AMANDA'S BASKETS: Time Flies

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Time Flies

Boy, yesterday went so fast it was over before

I realized...and today seems to be doing the same thing!!!

First, the journal pages...I told you that my grandchild and I had a carefree coloring time and after we were done, I thought the pictures would make a nice background for my journal. Well, I copied them unto cardstock and I think they turned out great. Do you see a color theme?

Second, last week I told you that I picked up Wanda Urbanska's book 'The Heart of Simple Living'. I have begun reading it and I'm really enjoying it. So far it has practical advice sprinkled with illuminating stories and thoughtful questions. I'll let you know more next week.

Hopefully tomorrow will not fly by so fast...thanks for stopping by...see you tomorrow.

My Journey of Change...

Just a quick observation...I remember that shortly after we brought home a baby we could not imagine our life before the baby arrived. But I could remember every minute of the birth. Kind of collapsing time from initial moment to forever.

Well, that's kind of the way I feel right now. It seems like the 'couple' identity has receded into the distance and the 'single' identity is the new normal, but I remember every minute of the last days of my husband's life. It's almost like a dual existence. It is different to say the least.

CRAFTING IDEAS

I am always looking for a small piece of paper to write down something which will later be disposed of. I decided to use some of the scrap paper of which I have a ton. I mostly use the paper for glueing projects. I decided to cut the paper into a small size. (Six pieces from a piece of copy paper.). But just having them sitting on my desk would get messy without a container. So, using a cardboard box, I cut it down to size and using a hot glue gun I glued the ends together. Using a picture from a magazine cut into pieces and stick craft glue, I glued the pieces to the box inside and out. I also used some decorative tape for the outside edges. And to finish the top corners which were not covered, I used straight pins with colorful tops. Looks nice and works well.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

So in looking over your habits what did you find? Some popular good habits folks have are: Meditation, exercise, journal writing, flossing, reading and walking up early. Some not so great habits included smoking, saying yes, swearing, tolerating folks, not sleeping enough, always complaining and constantly making excuses. Do you have more good habits or more bad habits? Is it time to change? If so, start with the easiest bad habit to change, not the hardest. This will give the best chance of success. Decide on the best way for you to change your habit. Worry too much? Set a time to worry and then stop. You may have to stop yourself several times at the beginning but keep it up and you will worry less. Or, alternatively, write the worry down as well as options to stop the problem. Just figure out which way to stop is best for you.