January Jewels - week one 2012!

[ThreeDogNight]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Good morning, Cassia.

Love your name, by the way! As you can probably guess, I chose my name because we have three dogs--and two sleep in the bed with us! Maybe I should rename myself Two Dog Night!

Have a great day, all!

TDN

[Cassia]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Morning all

Early start for me for a Saturday - not even 8 am here yet. I feel well rested and fully of energy so going to get my early morning run in to keep on track for the half marathon training. After that I have a confirmation at 11 in my hometown (I need to get a card!) and then off for some very good Italian food. Tonight will consist of not a whole lot - laundry, maybe watch a dvd. I am pretty skinto as I am trying to pay off my debt in the UK. I have been quite successful so far but it means making sacrifices. Hey ho. It has fair warmed up here as well. Going up to 57F today. Already warmer outside then it has been most of this week. Will make for a pleasant run.

Have a lovely day all.

xx

[Lavande]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Good morning bejeweled friends

Looking forward to this mild weather today Cassia!
I am on a mission to spend next to nothing the months of January & February (not that I'm all that extravagant in the first place).

Hi TDN & Star. Free entertainment sounds perfect Star!
I have never owned a cat, primarily because I'm allergic to them so I wouldn't know how tp take care of one. A lot of people own cats around here but leave them running loose - not great.

Chill, have a great weekend with Starty

SD, a shot or two of B-12 should put some fire under your butt!
It's hard for any of us to get enough in our diets but if you've had gastric bypass then you definitely do need to pay special attention. I hope you can get some answers soon about your kidney function - very important.

I have the day to myself, YB has offered to come over to hang out. When he says hang out he really does just hang out so I'll likely give him a list of chores :H

Wishing everyone a terrific AF Saturday! Hello to everyone

Lav

[papmom3]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Good Morning Jewels.

Lav-I know I was a bad girl yesterday but I just couldn't stand the thought of my bro stepping in poo so I had to do a quick sweep of the yard before he came.
The pepto seemed to help yesterday-still couldn't eat much more than crackers or mac and cheese but I did eat a little ice cream before bed. I think I slept OK-don't remember waking too much or coughing. Woke up at 5:45 and let the dogs out then tried to go back to sleep. I still haven't completely gotten up and I still feel nauseous but I think it's because I'm not eating much. I just had crackers and cheese so we'll see how that sits. I really want to eat the chili that's in the fridge!! I was hoping I could sit at my desk and do some good work but not sure that will happen. It's also very gorgeous out and I should be at the rail trail with the pups but that's not happening either. What is happening is a Dog Whisperer Marathon on Nat Geo Wild so life ain't all bad!

Cass-I have 3 papillons hence my MWO name.

SD-Please don't panic about the kidney values. Last year mine were up too and I swore I was going to have to on dialysis and the horrible kidney diet in short order. But, within a year those values are better than perfect. Also, if you are dehydrated or your BP is elevated, it could affect your values. Not sure if B12 has any connection but I'm sure your docs will figure it all out and you'll be good as new in no time. In the meantime, drink LOTS of fluids and take care of yourself until you can see the doc.

Chill- have a great time this weekend with Starty!! She's going to love your little cottage and you guys will have so much fun! Check in when you can. :h

Star-Providence RI also has a fire and ice show that I have GOT to get to
in the near future. I think it's a little different tho as it's not held in the winter and it's on the river. Glad you had a nice time at the one in your town!

[dill]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Awareness requires a rupture with the world we take for granted; then old categories of experience are called into question and revised.
Shoshana Zuboff

Hi Jewels, I'm just checking in really quick. My daughter and grandson are visiting from New Orleans, so it's been quite busy here.

Cass, I just like herbs and have an herb garden. Dill just seemed like a good choice.

LBH, what you said about noticing things that were previously ignored is so true. I had no idea! The above quote speaks to it somewhat.

Happy AF Saturday all!

[papmom3]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

whoo hoo!! I had chili and a diet coke for lunch and feel great!! No heartburn, no nausea and that was over an hour ago!! Whew! I still don't have a ton of energy but definitely have perked up.

I heard from my boss at the NH. I wasn't going to go in tomorrow anyway but she said even if I felt like I could she doesn't want me to. Apparently there is a nasty stomach virus going around and she feels I would be too susceptible to it and I feel I might pass along my virus to a weakened resident so it's a good decision all around.

Oh going back to work on Monday is going to be sooooo ugly!!

[Dewdrop]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

I too am on a tight budget for the next couple of months attempting that frugal living we have all been talking about, I also want to live a more minimalistic life so am decluttering in an attempt to reduce the amount of stuff I have. I have started to put some things aside for a carboot sale in the spring and anything left can go to the charity shops.

I?ve been feeling like a big fat slug today and have achieved nothing, I?d hoped to get out for a walk but I didn?t seem to have any energy so I?m listening to my body and taking it easy. I've been on fluids all day and taking the painkillers regularly, it?s an early night planned and hopefully I?ll feel better tomorrow. Dewdrop came from the title of a poetry book ?Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf? that I like.

Dewdrop :h

[cyntree]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Hello Jewel-iscious ones -
I hope all have had a good day - so glad to hear you are mending, P3, and Dew, good job staying and taking care. Chill - hope you and Starty are having a wonderful time together.

The budget-tightening is going on in this household as well - I have just spent 5 hours on our bookeeping, trying to tack down who gets paid what and when. Our income has changed dramatically with this move, and along with a bank change, autopayments, a change in how health insurance gets billed and paid, etc etc I am finding it all a bit of a rat's nest. But I think I may just have gotten to the bottom of it all. Cross fingers.

Now if I can only manage to re-start my old business here, or get hired by someone to do something. Yesterday I called about a Horse Farm job, saying that I have no aversion to mucking out stalls, but even they don't want me! (insert crying face icon here). Well, I am keeping my spirits up, and will be making a FB page for my business tomorrow (wish me luck - my first FB page...)

TDN - I adore that puppy face of your avatar. Makes me want to run and give my 2 dogs a big shmooze every time I see it. My name came from my fanatical love of trees...I also love labyrinths, but couldn't figure out how to get that into a name.

Dill - - another stunner quote. I looked around the kitchen after reading that, and realized with a start that it is bordering on a real mess - 'important' things needing attention are strewn everywhere. Hmmm, so much for awareness - I guess I'll stay in the moment as I put a bunch of things away!

Hope all are easy in their spirit tonight...

[Lavande]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

I hope Nurse Lav's patients are behaving & getting some rest
That means you Dew & papmom - no excuses!

Dill, your quotes make us all stop & think ~ that's a good thing

cyn, you really are starting everything over since your move! Wow, so much to do but I imagine your organizational skills will be a big help. Good luck with the FB page. I have a personal one, never got around to making one for my business but really should.

I am happy to report two things -

1. YB just told me that he bought 2 movies tickets - mind you we have not been to a movie theater since 1993. I suppose his shell really is melting away

2. I had a PM from our friend Jolie today. Hopefully she will be back & posting with us very soon:l

Wishing everyone a comfy AF night!

Lav

[papmom3]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Ah dare say Miss Lav, Ah do believe your YB is tryin' to court you (said in my best southern accent)!!

Yes, I am behaving myself and got lots of rest today.

Looking forward to "seeing" Jolie again! Hope all is well!

I wish Blonde would come back too!

[Lavande]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

:H papmom,
YB mentioned buying the movie tickets to use some time (they don't expire) & having dinner at a nice place :H I'm waiting to hear some real words from him in terms of possible reconcilliation but I guess I'll have to be patient (if that's where he actaully going with all this). Well, we all know I'm pretty good about being patient :H :H
Glad you are resting yourself

[Chillgirl]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Good morning Gemsters

Lav - wow since 1993! I reckon the acceleration of the earth and the forthcoming cosmic alignment is affecting YB's thinking and perhaps even at his pace we are going to see big changes happening this year.

Papmom - so glad you are feeling better, don't worry about going back to work, the thought of it is much worse than the reality. Once I was back last wednesday I actually really liked being busy again, hanging around the house encourages too much of the monkey mind.

Cyn - I wish you well at getting work up and running and I'm sure with your experience you will find clients. You asked before about my reiki and Im booked to go the last weekend in jan on a weekend intensive for level one. I'm looking forward to it, out of all the courses I checked out this felt the best as they spend 2.5 days doing what many teachers try to cram into 1 day. It's being held at a shamanic retreat centre and staying there with the other trainees is also good as for the whole weekend you are immersed in the reiki.

Starty and I had a lovely day yesterday and have covered a lot of ground. The euro crisis is solved, as are all environmental issues and we are moving on to the global debt situation today :H by tomorrow we should have total world peace........

We managed a short walk on the beach yesterday and even Starty said "you can't live here!" it was SO cold and windy.

Have a super sober Sunday guys.

[startingover]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Good morning Jewels.

Chill is right, we have sorted a lot and spending time with her has put me back on track with my thinking and positivity. I prescribe a couple of days with Chilly for anyone who is struggling emotionally or spiritually

Thank you for lending her to me :l

Oh and she is right, it is way too cold for human habitation here :H

[Stargazerlily]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Happy Sunday Morning...

Chill, appears you HAVE to move soon, it has been confirmed by Starty It is so wonderful to have a good friend with whom to share thoughts and feelings, sort out issues, and just BE together.

Lav, wow, I never expected YB would be back in your life. Good for you two.

Pap, wonderful you are feeling better. I too get the heebee geebees when I think about work, yet once I get there, I am fine. I try to put it our of my mind and focus on something else.

Cyn, we too are trying to not spend money, it is such a change after the holidays when the focus was on more more more food, gifts, decorations...

Dill, loved your quote, I think the way to spiritual enlightenment is to change awareness, then we notice all types of differences. I was thinking what a miracle the earth is, change of seasons, nature, etc. I am going to try and get outside today and just be. Enjoy your time with your family today.

Cassia, I just love flowers, so chose a flower name and searched for a picture.

I have not figured out what I am going to do today besides cook for the week and get outside. To all, have a great day.

[cyntree]

January Jewels - week one 2012!

Morning Jewels!

Chill and Starty - so great to hear about your quality time together. I do believe that between the 2 of you and your energy, you probably can solve all the issues of the world, or at least show us how to live peacefully in our own skin! So, Chill, - Starty is not only confirming the temperature situation, but also your calling as a healer -- what great feedback. In another little piece of syncronicity, last night I happened again on my bookmarks for 2 places that teach Reiki close to me here. One is at the end of this month, and has 2 spaces left -- I will make a decision today on where to go! There are only 1 day courses around here, but if that is the best I can get, I'm going to go for it. (Ring the bells that still can ring...)

Lav - the remarkable story continues to unfold. Of course this is all because of your patience and 'rising above the battlefield' as one of my meditation books puts it. I also think how lucky he is coming into your home, without all his old 'gunk' there, and you having smudged away the bad stuff. Maybe you should do that as a second calling!

I will get back to business today, but at the moment am watching the birds - I refilled the feeder, and put out water for them. They are joyous. I am thinking a lot this morning of my Dad, gone now nearly 8 years, who was an olympian bird feeder. He used to terrify the neighbors by shooting at the naughty squirrels who bothered his birds, or failing that, opening the window and screeching like some alien monster. The thought of it is making me laugh even now -- he would have loved this place where we've landed.

Wishing all a happy day (Star, any interesting food recipes to share with us this week?)