My New Year Revolution

Happy New Year!!


Don't know about you, but all I want is for time to slow down a bit. You know, so when I lay my head down on the pillow at night I can remember what I did that day. I hear people say how time seems to speed up as they get older, but I had no idea this is what they meant.


The sad part is, I don’t feel like I’m really all that busy. I listen to what others have on their plate and I am amazed at how much they get done.  And here I have laundry spilling over on a daily basis, housework that never seems to get done and groceries to buy.  LOL  I mean, I have three kids who take up a lot of my time, but I love that. I just didn’t realize exactly how many different projects and activities I’d participated in until I sat down and looked back over the past year.



This is why I’ve decided not to write New Year’s resolutions for 2014. Instead I’m planning a New Year’s Revolution.  That’s right.

A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, “a turn around”) is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.

A change in power. (the power I give others. Just say no.) A change in organizational structure. (the chaos. I will find order.) In a short period of time. (hmmm…I wonder if a month is a reasonable goal?)

Yep, that’s exactly what I need! I’m not getting any younger, so I better get on the ball and make it happen. LOL

In case you’re curious.  Here’s my game plan in 10 easy steps:

1. Love more.
2. Laugh more.
3. Stay calm no matter what – it’s usually never as bad as I make it out to be anyway.
4. Enjoy every moment – even the tough ones.
5. Make more great memories with my kids, family and friends.
6. Embrace nature and all its wonder.
7. Write every day – even if it’s only a few paragraphs because it’s fun not because I have to.
8. Stop trying to please everyone – it will never happen.
9. Be myself and not who others think I should be.
10. Stop trying to control everything!

The last one is a doozie. You have no idea how hard it was for me to even write it down. LOL  To be completely honest, this is the source of most of my frustration. Time to face the music. The kids are pretty self-sufficient now so I should start relaxing a bit more.  Surely I can do that. It can’t be that hard, right?  :)

This New Technology Rocks!

Now I'm pretty techno challenged at times, but I know a good thing when I see it!

"Tile" the world's largest lost and found. A new way to find the things you lose. Amazing! This little device has to be the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Sticks to just about anything. Hmmm….I’m just wondering if I would get into trouble for secretly hiding them in my kids things. You know, like their car, purse, wallet, shoes, etc. LOL  If I've peeked your interest, click the link below to see why I'm so excited and find out more.

 Lost and Found Tile

You just have to love technology sometimes. J

 

 I bet some of you are wondering what the heck the mushroom pictured has to do with this little gadget. LOL Let me think a minute. Well, I guess absolutely nothing. Unless you want to compare how quickly technology changes to how fast a mushroom pops up in the middle of your perfectly groomed yard. Darn those pesky things!  

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Funny Photo from my Trip to Round Top, Texas

 

Laughter, You Know You Want It

School is in full swing around here and along with it comes an extremely hectic schedule. I'm talking about the kind of schedule that has you wondering just exactly what day it really is. LOL Time to start working in lots of those laughter moments to decompress and save my sanity. 

Did you know, when we laugh, our entire body relaxes. A good, hearty belly laugh can actually relieve physical tension and stress as well. I've read this relaxed state can even last up to 45 minutes after. No way! Really? Boy, could I use that!

The Physical Benefis:

* Laughter boosts the immune system.
* Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
* Laughter protects the heart.
* Lowers stress hormones
* Decreases pain
* Relaxes your muscles
* Prevents heart disease

Mental Health Benefits:

* Adds joy and zest to life
* Eases anxiety and fear
* Relieves stress
* Improves mood
* Enhances resilience

Social Benefits:

* Strengthens relationships
* Attracts others to us
* Enhances teamwork
* Helps defuse conflict
* Promotes group bonding

Now with all these wonderful benefits, why have I not been using this little trick?  It's not that big a deal that I woke up this morning to a leaky pipe and had to call the plumber. Right?  Did he just give me a $400.00 estimate? Now there's a good belly laugh for you!  Needless to say we still have no water because Hubby is determined to fix this leak all by himself.  I'm laughing, really I am.  I did make some great head way on my edits as I waited for the plumber to show up. That's a good thing.

Come on ya'll, let's get this laughter started!!  I'm off to find me something to laugh about! Lord knows I need it right about now!