Well we are one week into the second half of this NEW YEAR.
It certainly has been a roller coaster kind of ride thus far.
Who would have thought on New Year’s Eve when everyone is thinking about the New Year – that we would have a worldwide Pandemic?
Not me that is for sure.
This year has been stressful, caused anxiety I would say for most people on the planet.
Of course, certainly some more than others.
Children were disrupted in their school year.
Likely the middle school aged children were the happiness to be away from school.
The little ones and the ones graduating not so much.
Although I believe that most schools did offer some online schooling which was great.
Parents losing their jobs or working from home adding to the household stress.
Children and their parents home together, 24 / 7 for months.
Not something we see everyday.
Then there are single folks and folks without children.
Some working and others not.
Whether you have a house full or not, we have all given our heads a shake in disbelief as the days pass.
By now most of us that are working from home have settled in, I have for sure.
Alvin loves having me at home and I really enjoy being here with him.
We have somewhat of a routine although I find that I am changing things up a bit here and there.
Which is likely a good thing.
Parents with school age children are likely happy that it is summer vacation.
Now they just have to worry about keeping them entertained for the summer months.
Although that is a word when used in this context, I am not fond of.
Children should be learning to do things on their own to some degree.
Bringing forth that imagination and such.
But this is a topic for another day.
Reading …. they should definitely be reading more.
This pandemic has given the human race much to ponder and consider.
I believe that we have learned so much and have even more to learn for the future.
The nature world has certainly enjoyed the respite from us pain in the butt, human beings.
On this Tuesday, we should pause and be think about things that we can do to make life for all.
Picking up trash.
Keeping your yard and neighbourhood clean.
Planting trees.
Being kind and respectful to yourself, to others and to nature and the environment.
Well time to head out on the long tiring commute to my workstation.
It is oh so far …….. away …… so far …… at least six inches ….. oh my!!
Enjoying my days and nights with me Alvin.
With kindness and respect,
I/We shall remain,
As Always, Carol & Alvin
P.S. thought there was a storm a brewing last night so I carefully placed most of my potted plants into the garage.
What – no storm!
Oh well, better to be safe than sorry.
AND
I somehow managed to break off the arm on my glasses while doing yoga after work yesterday.
HOW?
Thought for the day ….
10 Oct 2018 Leave a comment
by mynewlifeat51 in Thought for the day Tags: Alvin, birthday, clothes, comments, cut back on portions, larger size, lighter, overall health, overweight, pilates, pledge, stress to back, stress to organs, sweets, yoga
Good Morning and Welcome to Wednesday the 10th day of October, 2018.
Happy Birthday to our friends, the twin boys “R” and “R.”
Well mid week today.
Alvin is curled up on his blue blanket as I write this post.
All is well in our world.
Life reminds me that these extra pounds that have begun to accumulate around my middle, will not go away without extra work.
So I have to get my butt in gear.
I have been talking about doing “yoga” and “pilates” for awhile now and just have not been able to get into the routine.
But now is the time.
With winter right around the corner – there is no time like the present.
As we age it is so EASY to put on those extra pounds.
Our metabolism slows down or seems to be napping in my case.
Before things get out of hand and my health is affected – I am going to make this pledge to myself.
One form of exercise in addition to walking every night after work.
15-20 minutes.
I have two yoga mats, yoga bricks, yoga strap and yoga & pilates recordings.
I have no excuses.
None.
Not a one.
Plus I have my new yoga outfit that my friend bought me for my birthday which has been collecting dust in the closet.
Well no dust but you know what I mean.
Time to take action.
I would like to have my waist and “flatter stomach” back again.
A bit pouf is okay but not this.
No more muffin top ….. why do we put food related comments to being overweight.
Extra weight adds stress to your back, to your internal organs, to your overall health, to your mind and to your clothes.
No one wants to go and buy a larger size, argh.
NOT this “cookie”, so not appropriate.
NOT this person ….. now that is better.
Time to put down the sweets and cut back on portions.
I love veggies and time to add more to my diet.
We got this …… we got this.
I am also going to do a couple of extra flights of stairs at work today.
Start small and work up.
Happy Wednesday everyone.
Special Hello to: all those folks like me who just want to be a few pounds, “okay may more than a few” pounds lighter. We got this. We can.
Always, Carol