Advent calendar - day 3

Multi-colored pen that sort of fit in the box was met with approval. Burn out is trying to take me. I need to resist....

Advent calendar advancement

Today's treat was received with a bit more enthusiasm; it sure is difficult to please an 8 year-old. With today's gift, perhaps I will be able to find a charger when I need it.

Season's Greetings - Advent Calendar

Today starts another season with my LL Bean advent calendar that I have had since 1990. It has been through a lot with me. Even opening the original box stirs memories.  It was shipped to my Mom at the family home in which she no longer lives.  The box includes a mover's numbered sticker from when I left Connecticut for Rhode Island. 

This collectible was used with others, and then not even unpacked when I was alone.  My Son has been so anticipating the start of this year's treats.  However, the first treat, Inventors playing cards, did not impress.  Of course, they did not fit in the too small box, so it included only a word puzzle as to the treat's location.  Sometimes, figuring out where the treat is provides as much pleasure as the treat itself.  Today was one of those days....  

Mind murmur

I spent 1 hour at the gym, and still got done what needed to be done.  Why can't I do that on a more regular basis?  I am a better everything tonight....

Add the positive, and remove the negative.  The positive pushes me forward; the negative nails me down.

Readjusting again....

November has been such a hectic month.  I can't decide how successful it has been, but there's little time left for further evaluation.  I have to readjust in so many ways, most significantly in my exercise routine.  In fact, since my half marathon, there's been no routine.  I am ready for one again; I miss it, which is a great first step. 

My thoughts are with possible weight loss and strength training, with running playing less of a role.  If I shed a few pounds and add a bit of muscle, then I will feel and look better.  Also, my running will benefit. 

Part of the current problem is that I am not sufficiently making and taking time for me.  That will change.  After all, changing, readjusting, and remaking is what it's all about....

Word of the day

Renaissance - we're going to, and embarking on, one....

November 21

Sixteen years ago today was what ended up being the last birthday my Dad had before his death. It was bittersweet, as so much had been....

I told him that his sister died on that day, which was hard; another sister had died only 5 months before, and Dad knew that his death was not far away. Also, Win was in Louisville, KY.

I told my Dad that I accepted a job in Connecticut. Following 5 months at home with him (having sold my house, quit my job, and getting a divorce in one week's time), I would be easing into a new life. He said he was glad to know that things were coming together for me; he said it was a great gift.

That day was difficult, but I remain grateful for it and so many others that I shared with my Dad, my DIM memories....