Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Get things done!

Today's flavor: peppermint - crisp; energizing; sweet but with zing; full of exclamation points!!

According to Martha, I can start growing my own vegetables at home, indoors today! That is sooo going on the "to do" list today. Or possibly tomorrow. Or I might have to wait until Friday to get to the nursery for starter pots, soil, wire...Well, the point is I've put in on the list! And that's what matters, isn't it? Also, today I am definitely going to start running - there's a 5K in June and if I start now I can be ready for it. Well, my knees and ankles might not do well with that, but I'll walk, which is just as beneficial. Yes, perfect. It's a gorgeously sunny day with an inspiring blue sky. I'll start by stepping out and taking a deep, invigorating breath. It's so bright out there! Of course, most of that brightness is because the sun is reflecting the snow. And ice. Even though it's only 16 degrees outside right now, it's sure to get above 32 today - and that's all I need, just above freezing is fine. If the temp doesn't cooperate that's ok - it's a sign, actually, because I really do need to do something about the mountain of toys that is about to avalanche the family room. I remember when we moved into this house, the family room looked so grand and spacious, with its lovely fireplace and open, two-story design - come to think of it, I believe we (or the realtor) called it "the great room." Is it possible that the room shrank? No, that's ridiculous. I just have to organize a few things and maybe get one of those storage ottoman thingies that look so smart and hide the clutter. Well, I should take care of that today. That would totally inspire me to do so many other things. And I'm sure to get rid of a bunch of junkie toys and I'll have a big enough pile so that I'll need to go to the donation center to get it all out of the garage (which could really do with a clean-up, but tomorrow is better for that), and I might as well grab all of the kids' out-grown clothes. It's just a shame that they have some outfits and shoes that were worn only once or twice, but hopefully they can go to someone who really needs them. That'll be good, I'll go to the center today. Anyway, I've been meaning to sign up as a volunteer there. I mean, I'm busy and all, but I have look after my karma and show my kids how important it is to give. I wonder if I should bring the girls with me...Maybe I should wait until they come home from school. Yes, I should. They have been acting so entitled lately - would do them good to see how many desperately poor people there are right here in our community. Or near our community, anyway. Although...this has to be the last snow fall of the season, and they shouldn't miss this last chance to go sledding. Did I mention, it's so bright and beautiful out there today! Cold, but just inspiring - really makes me just want to get away from my computer and do things! So, I'm going to get started. Right after lunch. Definitely. Well, probably.

15 comments:

  1. So, did you actually do any of that? I'm not sure we ever got above 22 degrees today (at one point the windchill was 2!) The closest I cam to going out was leaning out to get the mail. Maybe tomorrow!

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  2. TGIF and Happy VGNO! I really should do a veggie garden this year.

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  3. Wow - that's quite the "to-do" list! I loved your comment on twitter moms re WalMart daycare and sanity checks.

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  4. Happy VGNO! I love your site design here. It's so cute!

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  5. I can't even keep a house plant alive let alone grown a veg garden. wow. I found ya on the twitter blog moms from YOUR sweet response to my post. :) Nice to meet ya! Your newest follower!

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  6. btw I think your layout is so cool and pretty. :)

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  7. Came over from Ann's VGNO and I love your whole style and chatter. Plus, you have a great sense of humor.

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  8. Dropping by from Ann's party. Nice to meet you:)

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  9. Stopping by from Ann's...Happy VGNO!! Nice to 'meet' you! :)

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  10. Hello from VGNO!

    http://chattykathyw-s.blogspot.com

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  11. Just stopping in to say hello and Happy VGNO!!! Enjoy your weekend

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  12. Happy Friday & VGNO! Enjoy your weekend. This Mom

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  13. Hello Ivette,
    I'm so happy that you played at the Virtual GNO. I hope you met some wonderful bloggers!
    (I can totally relate to the sl-o-w moving ISP) My computer actually crashed 3 times yesterday. ARGH!
    I enjoy your blog oh-so-much. I hope your day is going great :->
    ~Ann Again

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  14. You sound a lot like me. Making huge plans but possibly impossible plans for the day/week/month/year and thinking of a million other things I have to/want to/need to do while I'm at it so the list just grows and grows and nothing every necessarily gets done

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  15. I've tried to start veggies indoors, have never had much luck. I think it's me though.

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