So. Here is my list of things that I am:
Obsessing over,
Working on,
Thinking about,
Anticipating,
Listening to,
Eating,
Praying for,
Wishing.
I am obsessing over:
- trying to figure out a way to live a balanced life, in terms of my dad and establishing a realistic visitation schedule. Seven times a week was waaaay too much; chores/relationships/sanity were set aside when I went everyday. Four times a week seems like I'm letting dad/mom/Jule down.
- finding a house with a basement suite, a drive in garage and a southern exposed backyard that 'feels' like home.
- new tires and windshield for my truck.
I am working on:
- my yard. It's all weeded, and my window boxes/terra cotta planters are cheerfully filled with geraniums and bacopa.
- my attitude towards certain people. I need an overhaul.
- gathering evidence that I would be a great addition to any organization's team. (aka waiting for two more reference letters)
- removing clutter from my house. Removing the paper piles from my dining room table. Removing excess fat from my mid-section. Removing guilt from being my number one emotion.
I am thinking about:
- planning a book buying/sharing event. Oh yes I am. And it will be fun.
- how good my feet are going to feel in a few hours. They are going to be soaked, scraped, waxed, creamed, massaged and cared for.
- how rampant overuse of the exclamation mark has cheapened it's meaning.
- this past year (the one I was 50 years old in) and how rollercoasterish it has been. Huge highs. Low lows. And everything inbetween.
- upcoming blog posts - I really should write Part Two of my Sunshine Coast retreat. And, like Carolyn, I have a few thoughts re: our last book club discussion.
I am anticipating:
- spending a few hours with R before she leaves for Calgary
- hearing all about P's daughter's upcoming wedding plans
- listening to M share stories about her recent adventure in Europe
- walking with J and catching up on her life
- coffee with M, C, and K. Yay for May bdays.
- attending South Delta Baptist's Strawberry Tea
- hanging out with friends while we walk around historic New West
- going to a Switchfoot concert
- attending Drew (and Danica's) prom dinner and taking a million pics
- going for a dinner cruise on S's yacht
- finally catching up with SO
- annual tea n talk with L
I am listening to:
- the fridge hum
- voices in my head
I am eating:
- leftover ham and scalloped potatoes. So yum.
- These:
- I've given up on my quest to make/like smoothies. Instead, I drink these (in moderation):
- I am craving a turkey dinner. And sweet tarts.
I am reading:
- facebook status updates
- blogs
- just finished: Explosive Eighteen (Janet Evanovich) (Perfect light reading for a holiday weekend)
- am currently working my way through: Inheritance (final book in the Eragon series), Death Comes to Pemberley (by PD James), Cloud Atlas (by David Mitchell), The Me I Want to Be (by John Ortberg) and Let's Pretend that Never Happened (by The Blogess, Jenny Lawson)
I am praying for:
- Jessica's complete healing and full recovery
- Peace re: my dad.
- My kids' relationship with/knowledge of/surrender to/ God
- Engaged/newlywed couples
- Strength and courage for my mom
- My unknown future daughter-in-laws and their families
- My next job situation
I am wishing:
- that God would surprise me in unexpected ways this summer.
- that my life would make a difference.
- that I would be able to fit two road trips in sometime during the next 4 months.
- that I had more self-discipline.
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