While I lay here watching Duke fight with Texas A&M, I'm reminded that it is almost 2014. It seemed like yesterday that we were worried about the possible 2000 problems-How would our computers work; is it time for the antichrist to take over; should I be scared? So many concerns and yet very few things happened as they predicted.
I'm sure there are people who try to figure out 2014, before it happens. I haven't heard any predictions except sports expectations. I can't help but wonder - Should I be more concerned about this year? I have a tendency to go from one extreme to the other. I've tried to be " Middle of the Road" but it really seems unexciting to me. Not that I want more excitement in my life, it seems like it just happens. I hate "plodding" along with all the mundane circumstances that surely will come my way yet I hate to open a can of worms that I can't handle. What is the answer? I'm not sure there is one.
I will probably just get up, follow my routine for that day, and go to bed that night, as I usually do. I definitely will thank God for all His kindness to me. And, I will see friends as often as possible. When it comes to the life in general, I think Garth Brooks said it best when he sang, " I could have missed the pain, but I would had to miss the dance."
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Almost a New Year
Expectations change from time to time for me. I try NOT to plan ahead as it's sometimes disappointing, not to mention too many changes to make that it can get confusing.
I was hoping for a new iPad for Christmas but I got an even better surprise as I got the face of mine replaced. All my previous programs and pictures, etc were still right where I left them, even Netflix. I am soooo excited to have it back. It's much easier for me to use. My phone has all the programs and pictures, but it is so small it's hard to use.
I absolutely love my iPad. I can use the keyboard and increase the size of the letters to read it better. I can even have it read to me. As my vision deminishes, this will be even more invaluable. God is good.
I got so many nice presents for Christmas, much more than I deserve. Charles got me a set of crock pots that I wanted. I fixed pintos, green beans,and mac\cheese for lunch on Christmas. Awesome and easy. I have wanted a crock pot for a long time. So much easier. And, several vases, goodies to eat and lots more. I am so blessed.
For New Years, mmmmm, don't know exactly. I know I'll be home because I hate to go out at this time, so that's probably all I'll do. I'll probably just go to bed. And, that's okay. In fact, I'm thankful for our home and that I have a place to sleep each night. So, I'll say a prayer of thanks and Ween and I will call it a night. She likes to go to bed around 8. Perfect.
I was hoping for a new iPad for Christmas but I got an even better surprise as I got the face of mine replaced. All my previous programs and pictures, etc were still right where I left them, even Netflix. I am soooo excited to have it back. It's much easier for me to use. My phone has all the programs and pictures, but it is so small it's hard to use.
I absolutely love my iPad. I can use the keyboard and increase the size of the letters to read it better. I can even have it read to me. As my vision deminishes, this will be even more invaluable. God is good.
I got so many nice presents for Christmas, much more than I deserve. Charles got me a set of crock pots that I wanted. I fixed pintos, green beans,and mac\cheese for lunch on Christmas. Awesome and easy. I have wanted a crock pot for a long time. So much easier. And, several vases, goodies to eat and lots more. I am so blessed.
For New Years, mmmmm, don't know exactly. I know I'll be home because I hate to go out at this time, so that's probably all I'll do. I'll probably just go to bed. And, that's okay. In fact, I'm thankful for our home and that I have a place to sleep each night. So, I'll say a prayer of thanks and Ween and I will call it a night. She likes to go to bed around 8. Perfect.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
HO HO HO
This will probably be my only blog before Christmas so I'll have to update and look forward.
My sister text me and said I needed to blog. And, she's right. If I'm going to keep track of me, I need to blog daily. Okay, semi-daily. Okay, once a week.
The past few days have been hectic but great. Sat we went to Sea World. Charles had gotten tickets from Disney for his contribution to United Way, so we used those and went to see their Christmas presentations. I was really UNDERWHELMED. I guess I'm jaded by Disney's presentations which are so spectacular that See World just seems "mundane" in comparison. We did get to see the penguins, the Polar Express and the Clyde and Seymour Christmas show. They were all different since I had been there. Charles and Mock and I went, and a good time was had by all. I was EXTREMELY tired and had to take something for my back, but it was a good time.
Tuesday, Mock, Vicki, Mary and I went to EPCOT for Lunch at Marrakesh, the Candlelight Processional, and Fireworks. It was a very long day for me, but it was a wonderful present to me too. It was the best day I've had in a very long time. There's nothing better than good food, wonderful friends and excellent entertainment.
The Marrakesh is a Moroccan Restaurant at EPCOT and I had lamb and couscous. I was so full I didn't even eat dessert. Now that is full for me. Vicki had chicken. Mary had chicken kabobs. Mock had salmon that he didn't like so they brought him a cheeseburger and fries. Americans.
The Candlelight Processional is the reading of the true Christmas story, massive choir of about 400, and an orchestra. The music was unbelievable. Sigourney Weaver was the celebrity reader. Even though she missed a few cues, she was excellent and we enjoyed it very much.
The fireworks were phenomenal, as usual. NO ONE does fireworks like Disney. I, personally, prefer Magic Kingdom's, but EPCOT is a close second.
We are expecting guests to visit from NY and are providing lunch on Christmas. They only thing that would make this time of year more perfect would be if Tom could be here. He's not sure if he's coming or not. Maybe he will surprise me.
Holly came and decorated November 20, as she was going to be gone quite a bit and didn't know when she could do it. Charles does not want decorations outside this year. Maybe next year.
Well, if I don't see you for Christmas - I hope its happy and merry. God bless us all.
PS: Going to MAYO tomorrow for my back. All day affair. Ween is doing a sleep-over with Mock.
My sister text me and said I needed to blog. And, she's right. If I'm going to keep track of me, I need to blog daily. Okay, semi-daily. Okay, once a week.
The past few days have been hectic but great. Sat we went to Sea World. Charles had gotten tickets from Disney for his contribution to United Way, so we used those and went to see their Christmas presentations. I was really UNDERWHELMED. I guess I'm jaded by Disney's presentations which are so spectacular that See World just seems "mundane" in comparison. We did get to see the penguins, the Polar Express and the Clyde and Seymour Christmas show. They were all different since I had been there. Charles and Mock and I went, and a good time was had by all. I was EXTREMELY tired and had to take something for my back, but it was a good time.
Tuesday, Mock, Vicki, Mary and I went to EPCOT for Lunch at Marrakesh, the Candlelight Processional, and Fireworks. It was a very long day for me, but it was a wonderful present to me too. It was the best day I've had in a very long time. There's nothing better than good food, wonderful friends and excellent entertainment.
The Marrakesh is a Moroccan Restaurant at EPCOT and I had lamb and couscous. I was so full I didn't even eat dessert. Now that is full for me. Vicki had chicken. Mary had chicken kabobs. Mock had salmon that he didn't like so they brought him a cheeseburger and fries. Americans.
The Candlelight Processional is the reading of the true Christmas story, massive choir of about 400, and an orchestra. The music was unbelievable. Sigourney Weaver was the celebrity reader. Even though she missed a few cues, she was excellent and we enjoyed it very much.
The fireworks were phenomenal, as usual. NO ONE does fireworks like Disney. I, personally, prefer Magic Kingdom's, but EPCOT is a close second.
We are expecting guests to visit from NY and are providing lunch on Christmas. They only thing that would make this time of year more perfect would be if Tom could be here. He's not sure if he's coming or not. Maybe he will surprise me.
Holly came and decorated November 20, as she was going to be gone quite a bit and didn't know when she could do it. Charles does not want decorations outside this year. Maybe next year.
Well, if I don't see you for Christmas - I hope its happy and merry. God bless us all.
PS: Going to MAYO tomorrow for my back. All day affair. Ween is doing a sleep-over with Mock.
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