Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, dear daughter Chrissy!   We love you so much, and you deserve all the happiness in the world!! xoxoxo

FOR SOME REASON this didn't post as scheduled on June 29, ( I had set it to post on June 29)  but I am going ahead and posting it today....Love you, Chrissy! 

Bike Wreck #1 of the Season...

 Well, I have been on my bike 3-4 times so far this summer...and I have already had my first crash of the season....YIKES!   Instead of bloggie buddy, JoJo calling me "jackalope"  maybe I should be "bike wreck jackalope"!!   (If you don't know the unfortunate jackalope incident I had, you can find it here on this blog.)  And, don't forget the "unfortunate bike incident" I had immediately after my jackalope incidicent that same year...followed later by the "unfortunate dance incident".  

I should have known it was NOT a good night for a bike ride...I was a little sore from riding bikes on Sunday.  So, I decided I'd ride my comfort bike...kinda  a more relaxed ride.   I got on, and thought the seat was way too high.  What?  Did I shrink since last year?  Hmmm.  So, got it adjusted, then decided it was crooked.   So, adjustment time again.   Finally I figured it was me, not the seat...and we got on our way.   We were about 3-4 blocks from home, and Brooklyn was riding ahead of me.   All of a sudden, he started to fall, and he just kinda stood down and put his bike down.

Meanwhile, I screeched on my brakes, and tried to not hit him (we were on a sidewalk).   I crashed.  I let out some obscenities.  Rather loudly.    (Not horrible obscenities, but still...)   I noticed a jogger across the street.  Wonder what he thought of my lovely little spectacle.

Heres the bruises on the inside of my knee.  Kinda hard to envision from this photo... (I took it myself and had to somewhat contort myself to do that...) but it's swollen and red and bruising.  And, I'm a little sore all over! 

Yep, I'm the epitome of gracefulness.  (Just so you know, I did finish the bike ride.)

Sayin' some prayers....

I have been meaning to share this....but didn't know exactly what to say...so I'll keep it simple...please say your prayers for Julie at Another Chance Ranch, who started chemotherapy last week after her surgery...she is fighting (and bravely so) a battle with breast cancer.  Her story is inspiring and brave.  You can follow on her blog if you choose.

Meanwhile, lift up some prayers, please!

Today's  Mantra: A pure heart is the greatest weapon.

Reflecting...

Do you ever reflect on yourself and end up feeling sad?  Or do you feel happy after reflection?   Or do you have mixed feelings?   I have been reflecting a lot this evening and thinking about how I can be a better person.   How can I be a better wife?  mom?  grandma?  daughter?  sister?  aunt?  co-worker?  friend? person? 

I think I shall make a list.  Set some goals.   I have a LOT of room for improvement.   It makes me sad and frustrated with myself that I do not always make my best efforts at being who I truly want to be.   I want to be the best I can be of all of the people I am.  Of all of my roles.

Maybe I should take a poll and see what others find lacking in me...meanwhile, I think I'll go to bed and face tomorrow brightly.   Thanks, bloggies, for always "listening"!

Today's Mantra:~~~~Mantra: An open mind will see opportunities that others miss.

Happy Dance...

I had a great day, because I FINISHED with my state reports a whole week early.   I have never been done this early, and many times worked late late late on June 30 to finish, and still had errors.  I have zero errors and I am done...so just dancing the happy dance!!! 

Now, moving on to many new projects at work, so I'll still keep busy!  But, new and exciting things are always coming up...I love my job!

Here's my horoscope for today:

Some new doors will be opening for you right now, and you need to try not to be too rigid or attached to any old ways of looking at things. Some new opportunities for travel or education should be presenting themselves to you as well. And you should really try to be open to broadening your horizons in any way you can.

Be prepared to take advantage of many changing circumstances that could demand a great deal of you right now. Just realize that you’ll get back even more in return. You’re bound to be developing a greater sense of confidence in your own abilities, and it’s a great time for you to take the opportunity to start learning a few new useful skills. Mantra: An open mind will see opportunities that others miss. 

So I'm thinking...learn new skills...fun!  New opportunities...awesome!  Bring it on!

Movie...

On Fathers' Day we intended to go to the movies .. but time got away from us and we were unable to.  So Tuesday night we went.  The movie intended was "Green Lantern"  (hubby's choice for Father's Day).   When we got there he decided we'd see the new XMen movie.   Neither movie would have been a choice for me, I'm not really into SciFi.   But, being a good sport, I went with the boys.   It was a pretty good movie.   However, it was way into the movie and the boys (Brooklyn and Grandpa) would make a comment or two about how this or that happened...and I finally said, "so, what, is this movie BEFORE the other Xmen movies?"  Yep.   No biggie, except I haven't watched the other 2.  I guess since they went back and made the beginning third, I can watch the other 2 someday (maybe) and follow along now.  Hmm.

I'm more into the sappy love stories.