-The sickness is still swirling around the house. I wish we could all just get it and get it over with all at once but instead it has to come by means of the domino effect!!
-Desires. There are many things that I desire to have differently in my life. Desires like having a cleaner house, changing the bed sheets more regularly, spending more quality time with my kids, having laundry done up at least most of the time, etc...
But do I desire to do the work that it takes to change that? I'm still working on a plan to revamp my life and change these things for the better. Any helpful tips that you want to share?
-Priorities. I love spending time on the computer. I love all my "cyber" friends. Although I have a time dilemna. Only so many hours in a day. So I'm also trying to figure out a proper balance.
-Hobby. I need a fun hobby. This was one of my New Year's goals. I am not sure what to choose. There are so many on here that are so crafty and talented. I wish you could reach through the screen and teach me quilting, beading, tassle making, singing, or so many other things!!
Any good ideas on a fun hobby that I can pick up and put down fairly easily that is not too consuming or costly? Lately I've been getting my hobby fix by decorating my house, sewing curtains and painting. But it will not last forever!
-Life. After I chatted with my kids about their day and got them going on their homework and played bristle blocks with Tyler yesterday, I saw a clip of Oprah yesterday (watched while I was hemming some jeans) and it was so inspiring. I keep thinking about the lady that lost her husband and 2 year old (only child) in a plane crash.
And she said she is able to deal with it by seeing the positives in her life. Instead of dwelling on what she doesn't have she is just grateful for what she does have because she cannot change what she longs for but doesn't have.
So, I have some things about my life that I wish were different -- mainly in regards to wishing my extended family was more close knit -- and so I'm going to try to adopt this woman's attitude about not dwelling on what I don't have but focusing on and being grateful for what I do have.
Anyway, just some random thoughts going through my head!!!
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I saw that episode of Oprah too and feel the exact same way you do! What a great attitude she had--I hope that if I ever have to go through something that tramatic that I can have a positive attitude too.
I haven't watched Oprah in months (since my friend Mindy) was on to be exact.
You sound like you have hobbies. If you can sew curtains--you can for sure learn how to quilt. Are there any ladies in your ward? Surely there are. All it takes is a rotary cutter, mat, fabric and a 1/4 stitch and you will be good to go.
I too have so many desires. I just try to take one day at a time. It's definitely hard to balance so many things. You sound like you are doing great though :)
I have to say, that I love these contemplative thoughts. They bring some prospective into my mixed up mind and life. Thanks for sharing Kari, I love reading what you write, you really inspire me.
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