Relaxation

Midnight at the Oasis....

Lonely Hammock

I meditate in order to relax. If a hammock is available and there is a nice breeze that is the best (since I don't live close to the beach). Otherwise, every night when I'm winding down from the day and getting ready to go to bed, I use the "lottery scenario" and think about what I would do if I won the lottery. Vacations, houses, cars, furniture, family, etc... I find that it puts me in the right frame of mind for a good night's sleep and when I take the time to relax I have better dreams.

Songs that need to be blasted!

Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit

It is the ultimate RAGE song

Free Falling by Tom Petty

I know all the words and it is just fun!

Enter Sandman by Metalica

It is just a great song

birthday rounds

I went to 2 birthday parties today for friends' kids. I always feel a little odd at those types of parties because I have no children, no spouse and seemingly nothing to talk about with the parents that aren't my friends. Luckily the parties I went to today had parents that I knew other than the b-day child's so I felt a little less awkward.

I did have some fun while shopping for presents though - how many people (with or without kids) can name most of the characters from Thomas the Tank Engine? That must be what's taking up all the space in my brain!

5K... bitching and moaning

So my friend M decides that she wants to start doing charity walks this year as a way to not only "give back" but also to rebuild her waning t-shirt collection. I plead with her that I would be happy to buy her $100 worth of t-shirts if she'd just find someone else to walk with but she declines. Secretly (or maybe not so much) I think she wants to do this in an effort to help me shed some (read: A LOT of) unwanted lbs.

And we are off - the first walk benefits the Women's Center of Fort Worth - a great cause. The morning starts off with us playing phone tag bitching and moaning about the weather, sunscreen, water, parking, etc - it is WHAT we do. We decide that our warm up should be getting a jump start on the walk so we head down the path. We get caught starting early so we hide out on the side about .25 mi up the trail and once the runners start we join the pack.

Mile 1 - 14.5 minutes - my legs are feeling good, I am a little out of breath but pushing through.
Mile 2 - 31 minutes - my legs start hurting a little, but I'm still breathing all of the sudden I have the urge to go to the bathroom and there are NO facilities along the way.
Mile 3 - 51 minutes - the most difficult of all the miles, I'm battling a serious need for a bathroom, a slight burn in my shins and the fear that tomorrow I am going to hurt like a SOB.

The finish line is in sight - We made it!! AND in under an hour. Now this may not seem like a feat to anyone else but for me (quite overweight AND totally out of shape) I was SUPER excited.

The new goals is completing the Jingle Run in December in 30 minutes or less. Stay tuned.

Virgo horoscope for today from Tarot.com

"You don't like being bossed around by someone who isn't as smart as you are today. You're not willing to settle for less than your fair share of credit, some of which may be given to those who are more vocal. Still, there's no need to blow your own horn or to wave a banner so you'll be noticed. Rest assured that if you continue to follow your work ethic, eventually others will begin to appreciate your unique contribution."

This horoscope just begs the question... Who DOES like to be bossed around by someone who isn't as smart as they are ANY day???

I guess this is right in line with the event I have this week - today is our pre-con meeting. Sounds like trouble Lucy! Stay tuned.

Geography of Man & Woman

THE GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN...

Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa; half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful!

Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe; well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash.

Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain; very hot, relaxed, and convinced of her own beauty.

Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece; gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.

Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain; with a glorious and all conquering past.

Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel; has been through war and doesn't make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business.

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada; self-preserving, but open to meeting new people..

After 70, she becomes Tibet; wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages...only those with an adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN...

Between 1 and 70, a man is like Iran; ruled by nuts.

Happiness is...

Albert Schweitzer:
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

This is SO true! I never could have said it as eloquently as Mr. Schweitzer up there but when you are doing something you enjoy you give your whole heart, head, body and soul therefore you are successful at it. Great advice for life!