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December 28, 2011

Counting Down

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 12:15 pm

It’s hard for me to believe that it is the 28th day of the last month of 2011. 3 days left before we close the chapter of this year and pull out a blank book and begin again.

A new year- so many possibilities, so much potential to be whatever we make of it.

Goals, I’ve been setting a few mentally, but it’s time I put pen to paper and set them in stone. I’m a visual person, so seeing them on paper will help push me to make them happen.

At the top of that list is nurturing
the important relationships in my life and stepping away from those that are more toxic than anything else. I keep myself pretty free of those, but there are a couple that I need to keep a little more distance from.

Avoid energy vampires. I guess they could technically be on that Rubik’s cube of toxicity, but somehow different. Sadly, there is one that I really love dearly but they have become nothing but an energy drain and anything but pleasant to know. I hate it, but they are too stuck in the victim role to want to do anything else. I can’t change it though.

These are just a couple of many. Plus I plan to check some things off my 101 in 1001 list. I can’t believe it has been more than six months since that project started.

How are you expecting your life to change in 2012?

December 23, 2011

Sneaky

Filed under: Holidays,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 12:29 pm

I’ve been having quite a few packages arrive this week for Mr. Marcel – and since he’s been home some when they arrived- I’ve shoved some of the boxes under the tree and went back and wrapped them when he wasn’t around. I don’t want him asking a lot of questions, and even though I know some of the things he wanted, like funny t shirts and a jersey from his favorite soccer team- I don’t want him to know I was paying attention, so I try to keep him from seeing the packaging- So far, I think it’s worked. I guess we’ll find out in two days.

Merry Christmas

Gratitude- December 23, 2011

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 12:20 pm

Another year- almost gone. I’m still trying to figure out just where it got off to- but none the less- the new year is coming- like it or not. I do like it though- and have high hopes for 2012 and the goal setting has begun. I’ll be sharing more of that in the week to come.

But for now- I’d like to share a little gratitude.

My Gratitude List-  December 23, 2011.

Today I’m Grateful for:

  • Coupons from Zinno, which allowed me to get a subscription to Reader’s Digest for .99 cents for my iPad.  Yeah!  Grew up with that magazine and I just love it.
  • Great food finds-  Maldon sea salt flakes,  quinoa spaghetti and red quinoa to name a few things.   A bright spot to a very dreary day.
  • Christmas tree lights that are beautiful and festive.
  • Two movies from a friend that came in the mail today- one is a Christmas film that I plan to watch on Christmas night- when I’m ‘home alone’ due to Marcel working.
  • Starbucks Christmas blend.

 

December 16, 2011

Goal Setting

Filed under: Gratitude,Life — gardener @ 6:27 am

I’ve been thinking about the things I’d like to accomplish in 2012 and I’m already working on setting some goals to allow me better time management and also to get me back in the right mindset for not only getting things done but for being more positive. I consider myself a pretty positive person, but I’ve allowed a few negativities to take root and manifest in my life and I’m working on ‘weeding the garden’ so-to-speak.

One thing that I’m definitely going to be doing is spending more time focusing on the little things I’m grateful for. I used to share them here often- and I’m going to get back to doing that list.

Another thing- is taking more time to nuture and take good care of my body. I’ve only got one- and I haven’t been doing all that I can to take care of it and I know I should. I owe it to myself.

More on the horizon- but this is a good thing to refer back to as I start preparing and writing things down. 2012 is going to be a good year- I’m certain of it.

Little by Little

Filed under: Home,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 6:23 am

Since we finally bought some new living room furniture- something we’d been talking about for a while and in desperate need of- we have decided that next year we’re going to do some other home improvements. Possibly some new interior doors- painting throughout, along with some new light fixtures and maybe even some switch plate covers. The plan is to wait until Spring- when we can open the doors without freezing- since the smell of paint will bother my allergies- but I’m already starting to get excited about planning and getting it done.

Little by little- 2012 is shaping up to be an amazing year.

Low Profile

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 6:16 am

I’ve been keeping a pretty low profile since I haven’t been feeling well and unfortunately that means I haven’t been coming on my laptop as much and writing- anywhere. I realized a few days ago that it could be part of why I’ve been feeling the way that I am, because writing can be somewhat like therapy for me- even if it’s something that I only read myself. It’s a way for me to purge my feelings and thoughts on certain issues and move on. Since I haven’t been doing that- I’ve noticed that I’ve been dwelling on certain things for far longer than I usually would- so a lesson to me- don’t stop writing, even when you don’t feel like doing it.

Patience

Filed under: Life,Techy — gardener @ 5:16 am

Even though I haven’t had much of a physical presence on my blogs- (that is about to change)- I’ve still been busy with a gazillion other things like trying to get my business off the ground and trying to make decisions such as whether I need a reporting engine and other technical goodies. I’ve had to do the research on my own- and I admit it is a bit daunting and I find myself a bit lost at times- but that could be a culmination of a list of things. I do feel as though I’m making progress though and I hope that means I’ll be able to go into the New Year with a new perspective and a boost in business. I have faith, but I know it will just take time.

December 5, 2011

Taking Time

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life,Women — gardener @ 11:07 am

One thing I’ve noticed about myself this year is that I have not taken the time to do things the way I should be doing them. I know- that may not make a lot of sense, but what has happened is that so many things have happened and have been going on- that I have just trudged forward without really taking the time to process what needs to be processed, plus I’ve forgotten to take some time for myself to take care of ‘me’ and I can see that it’s taken a toll.

2010 was a really bad year for me but I thought after taking a little time at the beginning of the year to work through a few things that I was ok- The truth is- I still wasn’t where I needed to be in many ways- and it has shown in a lot of things- including my weight- I’ve gained 10 pounds this year, and while I’m not happy about it- It has made me realize tha I need to take a closer look at myself and what’s going on around me- and why I’m struggling with some things that are outside of my control.

I feel tired on so many levels- and uninspired- even though great things are happening in my life. I know that it’s time to really take time and think about me.. and get back on track. I can do it- The first thing is going to be to dedicate more time to writing and doing more things that I love- and not just my business stuff- but exercise and keeping my body and mind healthy.

Making a List

Filed under: Holidays,Life,Seasons,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 9:07 am

Since I’m super late with my Christmas shopping- I think it’s about time that I sit down and decide what I’m getting for whom and start making it happen. I think I’ll probably give my brother a Starbucks card because I know it’s an indulgence that he really enjoys- and I know he doesn’t really need anything else- Dad could use some micrometers and I still haven’t decided yet on mom- but I’ll figure out something. I’m still working on Marcel’s too- although I do have a few ideas.. Slowly but surely-I’ll get there.. Just gotta get that list made and start checking it off.

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