Getting older
First off, I hate phones. They interrupt in the middle of a great thought and then - bam - the thought is gone. And, I hate telemarketers. Well, not the people, but the business of telemarketing. It is an intrusion and should be totally outlawed - they suck!!
In general, I don't mind getting older. I don't mind the age, or the wrinkles, and only wish I had gray hair. Oh, and wisdom is great too - you just get "too old" to appreciate what that wisdom does for you or be able to implement it properly. What I don't like, is losing control. Not remembering things, running out of steam, losing strength, not being able to do what I used to. I can think up a lot more that I don't like about aging, than I can think up good. I want to act like a kid, jump up and down and scream, "It's not fair, it's not fair, it's not fair!". The older I get the more aware of my shortcomings I become. What I have let slip away, opportunities missed, shoulda, coulda, woulda.Why can't we just grow old with grace. I am trying but today makes me mad at getting older and people, I am not even 40. Very sad state to be in and it kind of pisses me off.
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March 18, 2007
Being unprepared
I tell you that is what I am and what I hate being - Unprepared.
Katey has the flu. We all have to take medicine, her to help her feel better, and us to help us keep from getting it. It is called Tamaflu and costs about a months worth of gas. Damn!! For a lot of people that would just crush them financially. Fortunately the month isn't out and I have more shifts to work to help make up the cost of this little surprise. So, you all pray for her, she is doing better today but the Dr. said it could hang around for several more days.
I have mentioned this before but it is well worth mentioning again. My older sister turned me onto Financial Peace University about 4 years ago and it pretty much saved my life. Well, the principals of it, and Alan getting a better paying job. We as a society have gotten caught up in the quick fix and instant gratification. Let me tell you this stuff works. It is hard once you have gotten yourself into a bad financial state, but if you hook into this and live it, it works and literally gives you peace - you have to work for it and go through some life changes, but it is worth it. I just reread Dave Ramseys Total Money Makeover again and I wish I could get a lot of people to read and buy into the idea. If you can get your hands on a copy then you should read this stuff.
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March 09, 2007
Just stuff
I started some seeds today, veggie seeds. Broccoli and Bibb lettuce. There is a new post on my Garden Escapades blog about it - finally. I am happy spring is getting closer. I want to play in the dirt, it makes me happy. There is just something about hard work and then seeing the fruits of your labor that just do something for me. Right now things are starting to bud and peek out of the ground. It is just that sense of a fresh start and the promise of things to come that are awesome.
Thinspace is coming and I am looking forward to that too. I love my friends in Cincinnati and going there is always nice.
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