Early this spring I almost had a hydrangea bush removed from my front yard because it looked as if it had died over the winter.
I am glad that the individual pointed out to me that it still had some green to it and not to remove it. Instead I cut away all the dead foliage around it and hoped for the best. Yesterday as I walked back to the house from getting my mail I noticed that the hydrangea bush has grown immensely albeit it has no flowers at the moment - just all green.
I guess cutting back at times brings back new life - I am just waiting now to see those lovely lush flowers.
I hate doing expense reports and only do them once a month - yesterday was my time to complete my July report.
I am glad that I only do them once a month; but, it is also important to hurry up and get them done as it is I have accumulated over $500 in expenses for the month of July all out of my pocket until I am reimbursed. We do not have corporate credit cards - everything goes on our own cards - paid by us - and we wait for reimbursement.
To me not the most efficient way of doing this and most often it take about 3 to 5 weeks to get reimbursed - so you know I am making the payment to the credit company and out of pocket that money!!!
This past weekend I let myself indulge on anything I wanted to eat that I normally refrain from - now it is time to focus.
I stated yesterday that it is time to focus on myself; what I eat and my exercising. Today we started with food - time to ensure I had a balanced breakfast, lunch and dinner. I drank my water and had my fruit. For me it is necessary for me to do something each day and to start the "habit" and make it a ritual.
They have stated that if you do something for 6 weeks it then becomes a habit and you no longer consider it "odd" or difficult to do.
Here is to day one of my 6 weeks; just 41 more to go for this to be a habit.
For the last several months so much has been going on the last few months that I have not focused on myself.
By that I mean that I have not made my exercise and diet my priority as I have for the last several years. I was used to working out 4 to 5 times a week and now I am lucky to get 2 days in - that changes this week as I make my workouts a priority again. I am giving myself permission to not necessarily have to work out for an hour; but, at least take an intense 30 minute class - that should work.
I am also going back to watching what I eat. Back to gluten free, more protein, vegetables and fresh fruit - that too will make me feel better.
The ability to focus on me and making myself feel good will enable me to deal with all the items around me.
This day couldn't come soon enough - I am on PTO today and later I am heading to the shore with one of my best friends.
Catherine and I have carved this weekend out for ourselves to celebrate our turning 59 this year - we are basically saying goodbye to our 50's together. Catherine turned 59 in June and I will do so in two weeks - we are truly going to begin our sunset years.
We are heading to a B&B in Long Branch, New Jersey - I have never been to Long Branch; but, everyone I have spoken to says it is beautiful. We are both looking forward to walking on the beach, sunbathing, reading our novels and having some excellent seafood.
I haven't been to the shore at all this year - the weather is supposed to be gorgeous at least on Saturday - the company will be wonderful and we will take this time to relax and catch up.
You won't hear from me again until Monday - enjoy the weekend.
I carry a briefcase that must weigh at least 20 pounds - it is starting to take its toll on me and yesterday my back ached.
I only carry one bag - my briefcase. What is causing the weight is my Lenovo T420 laptop and its power supply; thankfully a Lenovo X240 has been ordered for me which is smaller and lighter - I cannot wait to get it.
I do not carry anything extra in my bag; the necessities an umbrella, wallet, small journal and a small cosmetic bag that holds my pen, lip gloss and medication. I do not carry a hairbrush or any other extraneous things that most women carry.
I cannot wait to get that new laptop and to lighten my load - my back will be forever grateful and I might be able to forgo the chiropractor appointment.
Yesterday there were certain things that I needed to do for work - I am amazed that I got it all completed.
I kept receiving messages throughout the day to complete other items and each of them had a deadline or cutoff time when it needed to be submitted. I had stops/starts as messages came through and information was requested.
I dislike fire drills; but, it has become the MO (motus operandi) at least once each week.
