Different yet again....

Today had its own issues, but overall was successful.  Mostly, today was devoted to work.  However, I did make time for me.

The Yoga Studio app for my iPad is awesome.  I fit in a 15 minute class; what fun.  I also made time for a 3 mile run.

I will take today' success.  I will focus on it, and let the rest go.  There's time tomorrow for action items.  Tonight, they're done.  It's time to unwind and then to recharge with a good night's sleep.

What a difference a day makes

Today couldn't have been more different from the few prior days.  Almost 6 hours driving, and lots of time in the office.

Not much time with the lower bookend, but what we had was quality time.  No time with the upper bookend, but I did have to make a few calls and process some paperwork on her behalf.

It was busy and exhausting, though on a different level.  Perhaps I will have to start accepting that each day will vary tremendously.

Sandwich Sunday success

Today was successful; I am exhausted.  The #bookends did well, better than I did at times.  I lost my temper a bit, but I self-corrected.

Personally, the day was lost.  I think I am at peace with that, knowing that I can make up for it....  How and when is not yet clear, but, as the saying goes, where there's a will there's a way.  I have the will, so I will find the way.

 I need to make more of the day mine.  Tomorrow's another day....

A day devoted to my bookends

Today began and ended with my bookends.  It was wonderful, rewarding, and exhausting.  Fortunately, I stole a few moments for me.  It would have been better with a run, but that wasn't to be stolen.  My few dog walks were all....

The day began with a few minutes of quiet time to read in bed.  Then it was one bookend's soccer practice, during which I doodled....  At home, I did some work and organizing.  We enjoyed a quick lunch at the table, and then it was off to the other bookend.

I had a working interview with a woman who might be able to help with my Mom.  I think it went well, but I am on overload.  I will need more time to process it, but who has time when my Son needs more attention.

My lower bookend was so helpful, I made time to stop at The Paper Store, where he was able to join the free bracelet making activity and then purchase his coveted Rainbow Loom.  It kept him occupied during the remainder of time with the upper bookend.  As a treat for me, I popped into the Whole Foods next door and got a Pumpkin Late.  It was good, but not as good as the PSL at Starbucks.

A few minutes were spent collecting items that will comprise a wedding present that my upper bookend will present at a family wedding.  I ordered a frame that I hope will work for the wedding picture of the groom's great grandmother.  Then, with the help of my iMac, I dictated letters dated November 1, 1939 that the bride in the picture wrote to her mother and sister.  The date is not quite, but close to, the wedding to which I soon will accompany my Mom.

I am grateful that I was able to devote today to my bookends, but....  Only a bit of work was done, not nearly enough, and action items are left unaddressed.  Tomorrow's another day.  Alas, it's more of the same because it's sandwich Sunday.  If only I can take or make time for me, even a bit, then it will be okay....  It's all important.  The important items get reordered, moving up and down on the time continuum.  I will remember that and find peace in it.  Today is almost done.  I will take pleasure in it with a cup of green tea, which certainly will serve me better than the preferred Saturday night beer.

I will make this a happy ending....  Each day can and should be a happy one...

 

Mind murmur

So looking forward to October, my favorite month.  September has been a productive month, but I am okay that it is done.

I am wondering why October is so special to me.  Thoughts are developing.  It's a long month without many interruptions; September has back to school and summer's end transitions.  November begins the holiday season and potential winter weather issues.  During October, I love settling in and appreciating the many pleasures of fall (my favorite season, when things change yet stay the same), indoors and outdoors. 

Time will tell what treats and treasures will be revealed during October.  I am looking forward to the ride....

Mind murmur

Time has been passing and I have been along for the ride.  I am trying to decide what my blog will be at present.  In the meantime, I am somewhat active with Instagram and Twitter.  Facebook is there for other reasons.  Also, I am spending time discovering new apps, particularly with iOS7.

At times, I feel like I simply need to live life, and not take the time to record it.  Now is one of those times overall.  This approach is, in fact, another form of remaking, which, after all, is what it's all about.

Thankfully, 1 hour at the gym happened today.  Some days, that is enough.

Mind murmur

So busy, tired, frustrated, and emotional.  I need to turn it around.  How goes the saying, what can you control, and what can't you control?  That's a great place to start....

I think it's time to focus more on one of my too many book ideas.  This one is, DIM Memories, Letters that Shaped a Family. 

I have so many letters my Dad wrote to my Mom, his then fiancé, spanning 1942  - 1945.  The bulk of the letters were written when my Dad was deployed overseers for 2 years during World War II. 

Whenever I spend even a bit of time with these letters , I come away touched and feeling a bit more connected to the man who was my Dad and the legacy he left....  Each session also leaves me more knowledgeable about an assortment of topics, not the least of which is United States history.

There's so much I can't do, but there's so much I can do.  I will focus on the latter.