Woohoo!

It only took me 25 years to do it... but I finally beat a video game!

Oh yea, the name of the game?
Super Paper Mario
Nintendo Wii

Buddhist Thought...

So I'm checking my bookmarked websites as usual this morning when I click on my goggle homepage. On my goggle homepage I have a module for the Buddhist thought of the day. So I click on today and here is what it says:

All the evil in the world, and all the unhappiness, comes from the I-concept.

I have always loathed how me-centric our society seems to be and I truly believe that the Buddhist have it right with their statement. I think if people starting caring more about the things and people around them more than we might all be a little happier. I've always said that if I did win the lottery I'd probably end up giving it all away (after paying off my bills and stuff of course).

Just something to ponder.

Being Zen

zendog,
originally uploaded by Karen.H.

I wish I could be half as Zen as Ms. Nikko here. I've been trying for the last several months to find something resembling peace in my life. I won't say I've been successful but I like to think of myself as a work in progress.

However, I really think my dogs have it all figured out. Basking in the moment and loving unconditionally... Wouldn't that be nice? I think we could all learn a lot from our four legged companions.

Gag reflex at it's finest

This is why I may never eat out again. Yuck!

On the subject of health...

I went to the doctor last week for arm weakness/numbness... They ran the standard blood/urine tests to make sure there wasn't anything fundamentally wrong as well as set up an appointment with a neurologist next month to check for pinched nerves.

I got the results of the tests in today and I'm a little surprised how healthy I am. My cholesterol is really healthy as is my blood sugar and to top it off no signs of anemia (something I had always been concerned about). So I'm happy. I know I could eat better and probably actually exercise but at least for now all health crises have been averted.

Husband's health is also doing really well. His last check-up showed that he has finally gotten his blood sugar down to a normal level so instead of going back in 3 months he gets to put it off for 6 months. Now if only we could start being more motivated to cook every night...

Monday I had to take one of the dogs to the vet because she hurt her paw. Or rather, she licked it obsessively and caused it start oozing and what-not... It was not pleasant but it reminded me how much I love our vet.

Pinched nerves aside... all is well.

"Look at this photograph
Everytime I do it makes me laugh"
Photograph - Nickleback

There's something about the anticipation of Fall that leaves me a bundle of nerves.
I have an overwhelming desire to do "stuff"all the time.
Sitting still just makes me agitated.

I started scanning in some old photos last night. I felt like a woman possessed. I even managed to procure some photos of Husband when he was growing up. We had a great time leaning over them and laughing. He was such a cute kid. The photo above is of yours truly, I think I was 5.

Most people get "spring fever" but I think I'm the opposite... "fall fever" maybe? Every year around this time I have this obsessive desire to organize my life. I scrapbook like mad. I make compulsive lists of things. I read every book under our roof. I want to purge the house of clutter. It's a very chaotic time for Husband to say the least. I'm just simply a bundle of nerves.

Fall

This entry was originally posted elsewhere. However, it's early and this is really all that's been on my mind lately. Enjoy!

I am ready for Fall.

I'm ready for turtle necks and layers.

I'm ready for days and nights not filled with excessive heat.

I'm ready for Husband to sleep under the down comforter without the AC freezing me out.

I'm ready for the soft hum of our heater.

I'm ready for soft sweaters and Husband's hoodies.

I'm ready to buy hot beverages from Starbucks without getting weird looks.

I'm ready for colorful scars and fuzzy hats.

I'm ready for the steady crunch of leaves underneath my shoes.

I'm ready to snuggle with Husband underneath a fleece blanket on the couch.

I'm ready for steaming hot baths that fog up my bathroom window.

I'm ready for the exhilaration that comes with the sharp blast of icy wind.

I'm ready for sunny days with cool breezes.

I'm just ready.

Overheard in my home:

"Since we can't afford a big screen I gotta make my own." -Husband while watching tv through binoculars.

My life is never dull being married to that man. I only wish I had a tape-recorder with me to capture all the really good moments.