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September 17 SmileSmile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it's breaking. When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by. If you smile through your fear and sorrow, Smile and maybe tomorrow, You'll see the sun come shining through for you. I was listening to Madeleine Peyroux singing this beautiful Nat King Cole song this morning while having my coffee and at the same time I was reading updates on Caring Bridge about a dear friend who has gone to be with our Lord just hours before. He had a brave fight. Dwayne , Sandra and their family were a true testament of faithfulness and trust. My heart goes out to themtoday. While I am certain Dwayne is celebrating as he dances down those streets of gold and is free of the pain and sickness he had here, Sandra is here being strong for her children while mending her broken heart. God be with you all.
This song started conjuring up many thoughts. And I just keep thinking about many friends all with very different circumstances, yet all in a sad place. I don't know how to help any of you other than be your friend and continue to pray. I have lived through dark times and the brightness and joy that are waiting are awesome. You will see happier days.
It will get better. It will.
July 08 Running if that's what you call it.I have decided to take up running. I am not sure how long this will last but I am hoping that by me posting this, I will have more accountability than trying to do it in secret. That's what it feels like when I head to the basement and get on the treadmill. I am not ready to hit the pavement just yet. By the time I reach 3 1/2 miles I start sounding like a dying pig and don't know if i can go on to finish the last 2 laps.
For now, I am highly motivated. I hate it when I am in the middle of it, suffering from the battle going on inside my head one side telling to quit at the end of the next lap and the other side telling I can do one more lap. When all is said and done I have completed 4 miles. My best time is 54 minutes and my worst was 58min. I have increased enough strength to run a whole mile non stop (and walk a lap before I run the next). I am not sure what my goal is at this time other than to become a healthy person. I eat right, now I just have to get movin'. I'll let you know how I make out.
In the meantime, I found this article in Self magazine which pretty much summed up my approach to exercise before. I can't say I am overdoing it. But I was definitely slacking off before. Here it is:
5 Signs You're Slacking Off
1 You chat on the phone during workouts.
2 You decide to skip your exercise session - for the fourth time this week.
3 You can wear the same workout clothes two days in a row; they don't smell at all.
4 You've been walking/ jogging/ for an hour and haven't broken a sweat.
5 Yu've stopped seeing results
5 signs You're Overdoing It.
1 Your resting heart rate is rising
2 You're having a hard time sleeping
3 You don't have much of an appetite. despite challenging workouts.
4 You are suffering chronis muscle soreness or have stopped menstruating
5 You boyfriend suggests seperate vacations because you're so cranky May 20 wag the dogThe new store has been open for about 5 months now and going well. We just hired another fulltime and I am starting to feel a little more like normal. That is if normal even exists. I have several employees now and have had many in the past. And I guess the thing that never changes and always boggles my mind is how I fall for the lines. I hear what I want to hear in an interview. And I believe that people really want to work the hours/ shifts I am offering. It has not changed one bit. And now I am faced with the same old dilema of shifts need filling and nobody filling them. I don't get it. Continually I being told what shifts they are taking off - never asking, but telling. Clearly I have become a pushover. And clearly they have no respect for me or the job. This is an age old problem that will never go away. So once again, I need to remind people the tail does not wag the dog. I just figured we had evolved a bit in the last 2009 years after all work is not a new concept.
February 25 winter 2009It has been a couple months since I last posted an entry. Not that I am at a loss for words. No. I still talk a lot. It is 1am and I just finished to doing some paper work for Hubby, a little help on my 9yr olds Science project and a little laundry too. The new shop is going very well. The highlight of my day is when a client tells me "this has been a life changing experience" - that's when I know it is all worth it. Although, tonight I have been feeling major regret as I have failed my daughter in many ways. I have totally negelected her school work (a part of my day I used to cherish), and also neglected the mommy and me time we used to have. Well, I am going to try and make it up a bit in the next few days. We are heading to my Parents place for 4days. It is an annual trek we take. Mom and Daughter - travel by bus to the country for some fresh air, good food and quality time with the grandparents. the bus trip takes about 8hrs. We play games, read books, listen to music, have a nice walk about in Fredricton (during the 2 hr stop over). It is always a good day. This time we are going to work on her school project on the trip. (it is due on Thursday and it is far from done)
As much as I love the shop, I am also missing my old life. It was good. And I am certain I will get it back but just have to weather the storm. That's kinda punny, considering how many storms we have had this winter. Bah. The snowbanks are 4ft tall. School is being cancelled once sometimes twice a week.
Enough rambling, it is late and I have to get up early for my roadtrip. It won't be so long next time before I write again. December 28 ReflectionsI haven't written in a while. It is has been crazy year. As I sit here in my new flannel jammies trying to recoup from a flu bug I have been reflecting on the past few months. I get pretty wrapped up in my own stuff (like a lot of us do). It may have been busy, and somewhat insane but I have so much to be thankful for. We just spent a fantastic 24hrs in Hartland with most of my family and then hurried home to have our dearest friends from PEI spend the weekend with us. And all we did at either place was sit, relax, play a few games, get caught up and savour the time together. I can't think of a better way to spend my time.
Our store finally opened on Dec 15th. Gypsy Feet and I are hinged together now for a very long time. Other than working with my hubby I can't think of a better partnership. It is really good. And the store is beautiful. The girls we hired are the perfect fit. And the clients are so supportive and excited for us.
My hubby is tired and old, but as in the past he will take the month of Jan to get the rest he has been lacking and will be ready to go full throttle in Feb. ( I think that's when he plans on renovating the mudroom) My little g is growing up so fast but for the past couple days surrounded by the notion that "Santa really does exist" she remains my little girl. To quote little g "this was the best Christmas EVER"
There is so much sickness and pain for so many of my friends and family right now. I feel so helpless because I can't take it away. I find myself talking to God for them in the oddest of times: driving to work, putting my make up on, during the "O Holy Night " solo on Christmas Eve, loading the dishwasher,,, whenever.. cause I know He is listening.
This year has been somewhat turbulent, very unexpected, and full of surprises. What will 2009 be like? a continuation or a reprive. I better make sure my seatbelt is fastened, I am not in the drivers seat and I suspect it is going to be quite the ride! Of about 10 teams we have only managed to play 3. Hopefully August will be less rain and more games.
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