I haven't posted for a while. January is a hard month for me and anything I thought of posting sounded really negative and not so inspirational. My theory? My people are from the Mediterranean and I haven't acclimatized yet....somebody tell me again why they left??
Oh yea...a better life...yada yada...
It's cold here. There's no sun. Actually today it IS sunny but it's cold sun. See what I mean? Negative. I've been sick but I won't give you the details. It wasn't pretty. There were witnesses and they would concur.
So what am I going to do to get through this month? This is my plan: go to the gym, go to the bakery, watch videos, listen to net radio. What would I like to do? Go someplace warm and sunny with a pool.
I have a LONG way to go towards fitness but I have to tell you it really is true. It feels good to exercise. I go after work in the middle of the night. Sometimes its raining, sometimes its snowing and always I am tired. But after 30 minutes on the bike I walk better, sleep better and have less joint pain.
The Bakery is one of my weekly stops. Unlimited refill coffee cup and lessons in life. Oh and gluten free goodies. I am in love with the GF flax bread. The Baker went global. He appeared on a local radio call in show that is available on the net. He's a natural radio personality, a font of food info and when he's on again I will blog it so EVERYONE can hear My Baker.
I invested $3.97 in a DVD with old black and white TV shows from the 50's and 60's. 15 hours of viewing entertainment from a simpler time. I could critique the slowness, the silly jokes, the stereotypes but I enjoy it too much.
My radio doesn't get good reception so I am so glad that all my favs are on the net: Joyce Meyer, Relevant Radio, the CBC. I WILL be a better person.
And on a happy note we have a new addition to the family. Gracie Lou is a 120 lb St Bernard/Bull Mastiff. I'm not a dog person but I like this one. She has a sweet disposition and is really quite lovable. Pictures soon. (Be nice...she's sensitive about her size...)
What inspires you in January?
(The pic above is the place my people left...)
7 --WORDS FROM YOU:
Where is that? It looks beautiful. Can't wait to see doggie pics!
I wish I had a bakery like that near me. Congrats on the Large bodied dog. That was a positive thing. It will keep you warm all winter.
I am getting through the winter by dreaming of spring and when it gets really cold and nasty I just pull the curtains and grab all my little dogs, curl up with them and hibernate. A good book or The Good Book helps too:)
ah yes...dreaming of spring...
that beautiful place is Kastoria in Northern Greece
one day...
You got a dog?! Wow, that's a commitment! I'm not sure it it'll cheer you up, but you'll be too busy taking care of it to notice. As a previous dog owner for 17 years, I'm glad to be dog-free for now. They are great animals, don't get me wrong, but I'm glad not to have to care for - and clean up after - them anymore. But they are great companions on long walks. Best of luck!
Luckily it is my daughter's commitment! I just shake her paw and give a treat...that I can handle!
It's been a bit of a slobber fest so I am doing a bit more laundry...
Ahh the January blahs. Every year you restate your desire to spend all of January on vacation. I personally, would be willing to vacation with you....if I really had to...because I am a nice daughter like that...yessss. hahaha.
Feb. will be better. Promise promise.
Gracey is doing well. Big and slobbery as usual. Given the snow she just wants to be outside all the time now. Gone is the quick trip in the middle of the night to let her out.
Pics soon :)
Love you!
January is not my month either.. I of course have been dealing with depression for as long as I can remember and after the Holidays are over, well, I get the "blah's" the fact that I live in MN and it is frigid does not help me at all, I dream of living somewhere that is warm year round someday.. yet, I don't know anything else but MN and would I miss it? I don't know.
Well, good post and I'm glad your doing o.k.
Post a Comment