This n That Thursday

In honor of the blizzard that is bearing down on my former home, I have blogged about the benefits of living in Tennessee.  This is the link to that blog. That is all.  Go read it and let me know your thoughts!

PS--Today, in Franklin, Tennessee, I am wearing jeans and a little cardigan sweater.

Monday Morning Motivation

Part of the training program with my new real estate company is working with a Coach.  Her name is Alice, and I love her.  We are currently working on setting 2013 goals and steps we need to take to reach those goals. I have never actually sat down and written goals for a coming year.  I find it both exciting and terrifying.  Anyway, last week, we talked about the things that hold us back.  We all know what that is: internal negative chatter, external naysayers, lost focus, you get it.  One of the things that stayed in my mind after that session a miracle, I can assure you was the notion of de-cluttering our minds.  I am always onto the next thought or idea long before my current project is complete.  I used to call it my creative flow.  But, I have determined that it is mind clutter that derails me.

My mind clutter comes from my surroundings.  My housekeeping philosophy has always been that clutter is fine, it's the dirt I cannot tolerate.  So, as long as my house is actually clean, I can have stacks of stuff all over the place.  Magazines, coupons, paperwork, doo-dads.  You name it, I am surrounded by it; I like to think it is organized, but it is what it is.  Clutter.  So I came home last week, and started de-cluttering.  You'd think that a 1000 mile move in July would have necessitated a de-cluttering already, and it did.  But clutter has a way of springing up.  Fast.

I should be finished by the end of today in my office area.  If nothing else, I feel really accomplished.  But I can already tell that the energy in my little abode is already lighter.  My goals are coming together, and I am so looking forward to the future.  Did I tell you that I love Alice?

Do you have any clutter?  Come on, be honest.  Just try to clean out an area and tell me that you don't actually feel lighter and energized.  Just try it.

Praying

Be well my family and friends.

Please take this storm seriously.

St. Paul's on the Green, Norwalk, CT

Monday

new vistas today

for dog and human alike

please wish us good luck

Tuesday Text: Parentexting™

Empty nest pangs from across the miles:

sigh

Monday Musing Mishmash

• I finally saw that Honey Boo Boo show the other day.  What a train wreck.
• What's the big deal about those Fisker cars?  I saw one the other day, and the guy driving it had a mullet haircut.  Ugh.
• I am running another half marathon in November.  I think I'd better start training.
• I want to go back to Italy.
• I had lots of interesting conversations this weekend because of my new hat.  Thanks Daryl!!

• I went to Target yesterday for a drill and a bucket.  It took me three trips to get all the stuff in the house when I got home.  That place is dangerous.  Oh, and I got a pink drill.
• Here is a little something to get you through the day:

• Tell me something funny.

This 'n That Thursday

Settling in...

• I am loving my new digs in Tennessee.
• Annie was so awesome to come for the drive and help me organize.
• Sweet Dora is getting adjusted to being a southern hound dog now.
• I am discovering how much I have missed the food here.
• I need to step up my cardio. A lot.
• Pimento cheese and barbecue are my momentary obsessions. So, yeah, cardio.
• I like change, but sometimes you need to just stop the busywork and take it all in.
• Today I shall organize my desk.  After the appropriate procrastination planning.
• I am also going to tackle my shoes.  And resolve to stay away from the shoe store.
• It's coming together:

This 'n That Thursday

What a ride...

• The moving truck left yesterday for Tennessee.
• I leave in a few hours to meet it.
• Then I'm back up here on Monday for the final wave of my "Goodbye Tour."
• I am emotionally and physically exhausted.
• I am also excited for what lies ahead.
• My babies are going to be 21 one week from today.
• Did I tell you how tired I am?
• But I also need to add how blessed I am to have such a support network in my life.
• Because I am so very blessed.
• And so very tired.

Living Spiritedly

Today's Aquarius Horoscope from Cafe Astrology


Mars is about to begin its journey through fellow Air sign, Libra, dear Aquarius, after many months in an incompatible sign (since November 2011). This brings smoother, easier energy and a more outgoing nature is stimulated now. This is a good cycle in which to do something that requires additional bravery or courage, as this influence tends to release some of your inhibitions. You are living spiritedly now. It's an excellent influence for competitive activities, such as sports or business as well, and it lasts until August 23rd. Today, avoid impulsive purchases and arguments.


Does moving halfway across the country count as doing something that requires "additional bravery or courage"?  Now if I could just get a grip on all this purging and packing.


How does your day look?  Wanna come over and keep me company?

Uncanny...

Aquarius Horoscope
For The Week Starting June 25, 2012


You may hear that someone is expanding their business now. It may be a good idea to drop off a resume and ask for an interview. You may have a talent that they require. If you do this by mid week the position could be yours. You are more focused now and feeling much steadier so an interview could go extremely well for you. At any rate, you should hear within a week whether or not you are hired.


Is it just me, or are all our horoscopes eerily spot on these days?  I am winding down my job at LLS this week.  And am focusing on something new for myself in Tennessee.  I guess I need to buckle down and get it done.


How does your week look?