Thursday, April 12, 2018

I like to think you can take just about anything and find something beautiful within it.  This old barn is one I saw the other day, when I was headed into town and was forced to take a different road because of two covered wagons in the road moving slowly. Ahhhh rural living at its finest. I would have gotten a couple of pics of those but they had traffic backed up for quite a ways.   Look at this barn totally a wreck but in its own way beautiful too. I think about all the stories that were involved with this old barn.  I wonder how many animals passed through here.  So I think you can always find some beauty in almost anything.  I often have to remind myself of this and not be so critical.  There truly is beauty everywhere sometimes you just have to look for it.

So I have had a crazy week with my mother in law, getting her settled in rehab and taking care of her house and her cat and everything.  On Saturday I spent most of the day at the hospital with her and on my way home I decided to have a little retail therapy.  I have been looking for a pink purse.  A large one.  I only had time to stop at one or two stores so I decided to stop at Marshall’s.  You know Marshall’s has a great variety and sometimes you really have to dig to get what you are looking for but I had success in just a short amount of time   I found this shirt that can be worn two ways.  You can wear it off the shoulder for dressier nights or on the shoulder for work.   And a pink purse I love.  My birthday is coming up and I just heard that my nephew, who is 14 and thinks he is extremely funny, was going to get me a random purse and spray paint it pink for a joke. Maybe he will do it anyway I would love to see what he can come up with.    The shirt was $24.99 and the purse was $39.99 so a couple of good deals in a short amount of time.  Score!!!!!

It’s finally sunny outside I have been trying to spend time outside for some much needed vitamin D.  Everything is blooming. I love it.

Oh I have to tell you about this shampoo and conditioner I have found it is amazing.  It is called Hair Food. It is sold by CVS Pharmacy. I got this at Target CVS and it makes your hair feel so wonderful.  It is sulfate free and is really great for color treated hair.

I know this is a bit random and I am kind of all over the place with this but that is how my life has been lately so I really couldn’t expect anymore from me.  So until I go on the road with my favorite rock band or audition for an episode of Game, See you soon.

Love your day your way

 

 

Thursday, April 5. 2018

Look what is blooming in the south. We call these Wild Forest Dogwood because they bloom wild at the edge of the woods in our yard.  And of course with this brings Dogwood Winter and to prove it it was 34 degrees at my house this morning.  What!????

So you might wander what the sadness is about.  I am sad. No not Seasonal affective disorder. I love the changing of the seasons even when winter comes.  I always have. I am sad because I have had so many changes in my life lately. I have lost many family members and loved ones. And I guess this with my mother in law falling really topped it off. I am healthy and I am grateful for everything I have. I am so tired of well meaning people offering advice on what I should do or should have done. I got it thank you.  What I really want to say is f$&@ you.  I am really juggling a lot of things right now. If you want to lend some support then stand behind me and listen without judgement.

I have my faith that will never falter. I love the springtime and everything about it. I am so fortunate for my wonderful family and friends this does not mean I have to pretend to feel something I don’t. I am sad I will let it be that way. It will pass and until it does I will just be sad.  It’s ok  I have started repeating that to myself and it really helps

This little guy makes me smile every day just look at that face how can you not laugh at that.

Just keeping it real with you so how do you get yourself out of a funk, or the blues, or whatever you call it. I would love to hear it

Love your day your way

Lisa

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Happy Easter if you celebrate it and happy Sunday if you don’t.  This may not be a bonnet but it is my Easter bonnet even though I didn’t wear it all day.

What a crazy weekend. My poor little mother in law who is 84 years old fell Friday night and broke her hip.  She is quite a spunky thing and she told me yesterday “ well I guess it was a waste getting my hair done on Friday”.  I said well you looked really good when the ambulance attendants picked you up. We had a  good laugh over that.  Most of my weekend was spent at the hospital but I did spend today with my family and we had food and fun and happiness and laughter.  What a great day.

While I was at the hospital this weekend I spotted these Pansies. I love them. They are such a hearty little plant and grow even in the cooler climates that we can have in East Tennessee in the Springtime

Well good news and bad news.  I will give you the good news first.  Since the dreaded Doctor visit 4 weeks ago. I have lost 10 pounds.  I feel so much better. Eating healthier and low carb gives me so much energy. Now for the bad news.  Procrastination is something I have been trying to work on.  I don’t think I am doing very well. I have to get my taxes done tomorrow and I am still digging out receipts.  Oh well I will carry on.  Wish me luck.

Love your day your way.

Lisa

 

Thursday March 29, 2018

There is a country song out right now by Darius Rucker, When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time?  I love this song.

Some of the lyrics go like this:
Let yourself go and follow that feeling
Baby something new is what you’re needing
Like a real night let your hair down feel alive

 

I hope it hasn’t been too long since you did something for the first time.  I think the last thing I did was start this blog a few weeks ago. I had been toying with the idea for a long time before I actually took the plunge and did it.  I think as I have gotten older I am very curious about trying new things.

It doesn’t have to be anything too daring like skydiving or cross-country skiing.  It could be trying a new food, or a new outfit or doing something totally out of your comfort zone  and yes it might me scary but think of how much fun it could be too.  So let yourself go and follow that feeling cause baby something new is what you’re needing.

So tell me, When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Love your day your way

Lisa