Mindful Monday

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

I'm being mindful today, just not productive. Spent a long time on devotions since I'm still trying to catch up and was at sections of the Bible where I was engaged and wanted to reflect.

I've also s2s and put out a load of laundry. I'm trying to get a photo of it. No problem with the laundry shot but I am having trouble getting the thermometer to work so I can prove just how cold it is outside. First, the camera batteries died, then the thermometer took too long to register, so I came inside to wait for that. Then it was too cold for the digital display to work, so I've put two old fashioned thermometers on the railing and am now waiting for those to register the temperature out there. In the meantime, the sun has got higher in the sky so the second shots of the laundry are much nicer than the first.

I'll eat my cereal and then go back out to try and get the shot.

[itneverends]

Just got back from breakfast and also took DD to run a couple of quick errands while we were on that side of town. Going to take a 15 minute break and get started. DD had better be getting things taken care of in her room. It is BEYOND and kind of normalacy right now.

Tadas for today
did not sleep too late
email and boards
fresh coffee for DH
Dh out the door for work with no mishaps, lol.
s2s
make bed
wake dd
resume laundry
out to breakfast with DD. Going out to a very fancy breakfast cafe as a treat for us both

Round Two
flip laundry
upstairs to finish what needs to be done in my room that I was supposed to finish yesterday
take a look at the office and make a plan
flip laundry


BBL

[blessedw2]

hi kathryn! good morning

My card file for the year is done... it is functional and practical. I may have to tweak the weeklies though. Thank you d Harriet for putting the focus up and keeping me on track with decluttering as well. My dailies are spiffed up again - I have had trouble with my morning and evening routine (esp) but now I have them properly marked and easy to retrieve.

Menu's planned yesterday, basic week and calendar check done

Now for real life. Trying to be mindful instead of dreaming. Trying to remember Mindful gets it done, dreaming is great but it takes mindful action for me to do it. (thanks Twins)

[Emptynester]

Woke up to another sunny morning and the solar panels are making electricity like mad.

However! we are running out of fresh water. That means either we go get some more or we quit taking showers. At least I have a full container of baby wipes.

Today we will stroll thru another flea market. This whole town is divided into about 8 areas of flea markets. The permanent population of 2,000 has now increased to about 500,000. RV's are parked all over the desert surrounding the town. Vendors and repair places are the bulk of the town. It is quite the place.

Since today is still a holiday, the traffic in the two streets of town will probably still be pretty congested.

Tonight at 5 we have reservations for Pizza with a group of friends. So that will be fun.

I should probably get dressed soon - but I'm nice and warm in my flannel jammies and thermal sox.

[Elizabeth]

Good morning! No holiday for me. I am at payroll working on something due tomorrow. I have so many things to do on my mind that I have already brain dumped three lists:

During breaks at payroll
Call about an injured cat (not one of mine)
Call about the leak in my ceiling
Call about DD10's bank account
Get vet appointment for foster cat (rabies shot)
Email dFriend for birthday
Get vet appointment for resident cat (annual exam, shots)

Errands after payroll
Buy more yarn
Recycle printer ink
Buy antenna for XM radio (AGAIN! What do I do to my antennas?)
Groceries

When I get home
LOL
Cook (I am OUT of freezer meals!)
Christmas cards

There are probably more things that I have forgotten, but that is plenty for now!

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

Got the photo I wanted although the thermometer reads 10*F instead of the -2 is actually is. My guess is that although the dial goes down to 0, because it is a room thermometer, it isn't calibrated to actually do that far.

I've had some lunch and have printed off the first draft of the Annual Report. Next challenge is to water the plants so I can cross something off today's to-do list.

[Nancy]

3 eggs one from the new layer today so far.
Cold it was like 21* over night here br-r! 38* is the forecast hi. temp. today.

We had some fog here this morning but it's burned off for now.
Made a call this morning that I needed to make.
Dgd's coat is here and decided that she would be okay today and tomorrow
I'll drop her coat off @ preschool as I have an errand to do any way Rx to pick up.

Got dgson's uniform and clothes washed, dry & folded this morning and we did pet chores and a.m. stuff. I've made up his lunch.

I can't believe we still have snow here!

[itneverends]

Taking another break..... I hope everyone is having a good and mindful day. Mine is going slow, but fairly good so far. I have a case of the yawnnies and am fighting a nap hard. If I go to sleep at this point, I wont go to sleep on time tonight and will be all messesd up tomorrow. I will continue the fight.

Tadas for today
did not sleep too late
email and boards
fresh coffee for DH
Dh out the door for work with no mishaps, lol.
s2s
make bed
wake dd
resume laundry
out to breakfast with DD. Going out to a very fancy breakfast cafe as a treat for us both
flip laundry
upstairs to finish what needs to be done in my room that I was supposed to finish yesterday
take a look at the office and make a plan
flip laundry
ALL LAUNDRY FOR DH and I is DONE!!! For now. Yahoo!!!
vac'd livingroom
dusted livingroom
all clutter or strays out of lr and rehomed
all clean clothes upstairs

ROUND FOUR
straighten up kitchen
dishwasher unloaded and reloaded
vac floor
wash floor
fill med box for week
prep dinner

Going to get back to work before I give in to the yawnies. BBS

[blessedw2]

okay... yes I did space out while trying to be mindful.... back to work

[scattered]

INE - Sounds like you and DD had fun, don't be too hard on her about the bedroom, she never stops going long enough to really clean.

Kathryn - I was thinking about you today when the song Spirit in the Sky came on the radio.

Blessed - could you come fix mine now?

MT - reservations for pizza?

Elizabeth - Wow busy day!

Nancy - Our snow is all gone

Ugh, I really hate being sick! I spent all lot of money just on cold medicine at the store. DS14 is bummed because the computer store apparently has gone out of business. We managed to get all the errands done and even got by the Dollar Store and the Car wash. DS14 and I even vacuumed out my car. There was a huge line at the Car wash but they were moving everyone through quickly... after the snow and with a cold snap predicted everyone was taking advantage of the 55* to get their cars clean.

DS14 and DS20 just left to go back to L owes because the keys don't work, DS20's key works better so maybe that will help.

I started a LOL when I got home and am going to use the leftover ham to make a Ham and Cheesy noodle casserole for dinner, but first I think a nap is in order.

ToDo/TaDa
Coffee
d2s
make-up
print coupons & list
vitamins & meds
teeth
Out the door for errands
Car for oil change
L owes for spare keys (DS14 keeps getting locked out)
Computer store with DS14's laptop
Groceries
Dollar Store
gas
Car washed & vacuumed
Feed Bert & Ernie w(/) d() f(/) p/a()
nap
Make Dinner

BBS