Daylight Saving Time

Ok... almost everyone is writing something about DST. I just sort of titled this that because I didn't know what else to say.  My real topic is Snow is Over so I Can Stop Eating! See now,  that didn't quite grab your interest but that's where I'm at today!  We even have sunshine so I no longer need to pack on the clothes pounds to stay warm.  I actually was expecting a bigger storm with the way my body was reacting.  For the three days leading up to the epic fail storm I ate everything I could find that was edible in the house.  Sort of set the whole nutrition plan back by 40 years. Yea for leftover Halloween candy.. so why was that still around and why did I not even hesitate to eat it?  Oh, yeah... my body needed fuel to stay warm... but that's why we have furnaces.. right?  This week promises to be retribution for the unhealthy splurge .... and the last full week before jumping headlong into sunny warmth. 
#prep ~ 11 days

Disaster Day

Yesterday was a day of minor disasters... in fact the day sort of built on the concept of if it could go wrong... then it would!  First thing in the morning I lost my contact... may have even gone down the drain.  Now we aren't talking about one of those disposal soft lens types, but a plasma covered deluxe semi hard lens.  You know the type... cost money to replace and takes at least a week at the lab.  I went into a frenzy when I realized I couldn't see to drive because I didn't have my contact in my eye where it was supposed to be. By that time it was too late to recover it but I was sure I could find it.  Returning to the house I began the contact sweep dance... on the floor sweeping with my hands over every surface I had been close to.  When I dug out the flashlight the cats though I was playing a game and started chasing the beam which totally defeated the purpose of not stepping on the contact had it been there.  Giving up on that stage I dug out my glasses and proceeded to work late.  Always pleasant to walk into the building late mumbling some sort of excuse that only I think is important.  Returning home later in the day I had the great idea that if I took the sink apart I could actually find the contact and avoid ordering a new one.  Getting the tools, clearing out under the sink, finding padding to lay on, I began the disassembling process.  Whoa are those things ever tightened in there tight!  No luck...whats so ever with that project.  Then I started the process of calling the eye care clinic, shifting around with departments, being put on hold, being disconnected and finally talking to a person only to discover the person I usually deal with no longer works there.  Great!  That was music to my ears...NOT!  After a few hours the whole situation was taken care of with a credit card and a promise of a week's wait but at least I was feeling back in balance to go on with regular life.  Feeling great, I was excited that I had finally turned my luck around. I entered the office to make copies for my tutoring students.  Within a matter of minutes ...wham... the printer broke!  WTF.... here we go again!

Squirrel....

Spring is in the air and I'm fighting the impulse to be totally distracted from my set of priorities.  Sometimes is it is more important to have a NOT TO DO list than a TO DO list.  Today is one of those days.  When I went to feed the neighbor's dog early this morning the sun was up and the birds were singing... go figure... they must be happy after the snow storm!  Anyhow, I am now totally into spring happening! (at least until Daylight Savings time happens and we are plunged back into morning darkness!)  Today's goals are all about gathering festival info and exercise... oh... and drumming!  Totally random but I have time off today and those items are necessary in the big scheme of things.  However, with the splurge of spring weather, all I want to do is sort of blow off the day.  Hmmm... squirrel!!!!  OK.. refocus.... off to yoga to set intentions and see where the day goes from there!
#prep ~ 20 days

Maintenance

     This week is all about maintaining an equilibrium.  It's all about balance this week! Balancing food, exercise, activities, and thoughts.  As the snow begins to thaw everyone is acting like it's spring already... time to buy seeds, plants, potting soil etc.  In actuality we still have winter to navigate through.  Even the cats are begging to spend time outdoors.  I know that my ladies spring break is right around the corner but I have to rein it in and be productive this week so I can approach March without the panic mode setting in.  This will be the week that I print out festival lineups, maps, and travel plans.  Time to gather information so the trip goes smoothly. 
#prep~24 days....OMG....OMG...OMG

Dichotomy

Presently my life is feeling like two parts rolled into one.  Outside my window is 10 inches of snow and wind.  Inside I am holding on to the warmth of summer and also of the visualization of the Runaway Country trip to come.  I love the Colorado snow as much as I love the beach time of warmer climates.  Perhaps it's the differences that allows one to enjoy all the aspects of life. 

Looks official!

Flying checklist

Flight reminders are starting to pop up on my emails.  Yep, the time for the ladies trip is getting closer and closer.  Yesterday I actually checked the coastline map of Florida.  I am trying to figure out how many driving miles/hours are involved once we land in the Sunny South!  Also, I am starting to jot down what I need for my actual flight.  Of course the book I am reading will be done... but I do have my ipad, games, magazines, music, and noise cancelling headphones. The noise cancelling headphones have literally saved me from crying babies, arguments, singing, and extremely loud engine noises. I hate to be the person that doesn't want to discuss your personal life on the plane (I love drama as well as the next person) but the headphones are worth every penny dollar spent on them.  Once I add my inflight free drink tickets and a scarf that serves as a blanket or shawl too... I will be all set.  Soooo.... watch out Runaway Country ~ here I come!
# prep...27days

1 month & 1 day...... that's all there is to say today!