random things and stuff for living a more "interesting?" life
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
It was soooooo cold!! What is New Years with out a big kiss?!
With our good friends, Brent and Suzanne. We have been celebrating New Years with them for twenty four years. We alternate every other year-- our house, their house, etc. There are always so many 'things and stuff' that have become traditions over the years. There is always more food than any one can eat. We figure it is the last day of the year and all the resolutions start next year, so we eat until we are sick. This year Brent did big slabs of ribs on the grill! It was so good! We always have a puzzle out to work on and play games as we build up to the big moment! Ringing in the new year!
-You might notice that the theme for my new reading list happens to be based on the Willie/Martin Handcart Companies. Why? Because I am the Trek Master for our Stake Trek next year. I will be looking for suggestions, but until then I will be reading as much history as I can...
-As Sisters in Zion by Debbie J. Christensen
Life is all about things and stuff...
my epitaph?
Still reading for inspiration.....
Some of the things I have learned so far... some from the book and some from experience.
Hers......
1. Be Michael.
2. Act the way I want to feel.
3. Do what ought to be done and do it now (now is the hard part!).
4. Lighten up!
Mine......
1. "It is what it is"
2. Pay it forward (goes with #3).
3. Karma is so real!! What goes around comes around.
4. Hand signals don't help.
More "stuff" I have learned from Gretchen ! !
Hugs are important when bonding with those you love. However, a quick 'hug, hug, kiss, kiss' is not usually enough time to make a real connection. Six seconds "is the minimum time necessary to promote the flow of oxygen and seretonin, the mood-boosting chemicals that promote bonding." Try it. Test it out. Six seconds is really not very long but you will be amazed at the change it can bring about in your life. Hug you kids... they will respond. Hug your spouse... they will respond also. Try it for a week without telling anyone what you are doing. See if you can tell the difference. Let me know how it works for you.
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