On an Impulse

A few weeks ago I was visiting my sister and I told her that I was going to buy me a convertible by the time I turned 50, then a few days later I was in Sonora having lunch in a nice little restaurant and through the window across the street I noticed this VW Cabrio Convertible which they do not make this car anymore it had all the bells and whistles, cd player, leather seats, seat warmer etc. ( it's no secret that I had the plan when I turn the big 50 in five years that I have always said I wanted to buy me a convertible, ok ,I really wanted to buy me a Porsche ( but even I know that I can never afford that!) anyway I talked my husband into going and looking at it I said I am not planning on buying it! I just want to take a look
so we test drove it and it was ok, left and then ended back up to the same
car lot a few weeks later and well needless to say I ended up with my little convertible! ( I know like I needed another car!) well my daughter is going to start driving and well we all know what her dream car is! anyhow I love my little car, it is the very first car I bought on my own! I have been enjoying my drive in it. I have put the rag top down twice. My son took it for a spin and my husband even likes to drive it! I am willing to bet that my daughter will want to take it for a spin as well. anyway I am not a person to purchase things on an impulse especially a big ticket purchase like this! ah well at least by the time I reach my 50th birthday it will be paid for! ( then perhaps in my golden years I will be able to buy me that Porsche!
have you ever bought anything on an impulse?

Thought for today

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.

When you thought I wasn't looking

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each
other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something should
give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn' t
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child.

How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by
sending this to someone else, you will probably make
them at least think about their influence on others.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly.

Leave the rest to God.

One Day At a Time

A friend sent this to me and I thought it profound so I decided to share

The most useless thing to do.....Worry
The greatest Joy.....Giving
The greatest Loss.....Loss of self respect
The most satisfying work.....Helping Others
The ugliest personality trait....Selfishness
The most endangered species....Dedicated Leaders
The greatest shot in the arm....Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome....Fear
The most effective sleeping pill....Peace of Mind
The most crippling disease....Excuses
The most powerful force in life....LOVE
The most dangerous pariah....Gossip
The worlds most incredible computer....The Brain
The worst thing to be without....Hope
The deadliest weapon....The Tongue
The two most powerful filled words....I Can
The greatest asset....FAITH
The most worthless emotion....Self Pity
The most prized possession....Integrity
The most beautiful attire.... A Smile
The most powerful channel of communication....PRAYER
The most contagious spirit....Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life....GOD

Everyone needs this list to live by, I know that I am one day at a time.

The Pond

build a pond class at Brookside Garden
Earlier this spring we went to our dear friends re-grand opening of their business they had shut down last winter to remodel. and at the grand opening they had a build a pond class which is something that they do once a month. our friends are very imaginative and creative we had a great deal of fun and the pond was beautiful when it was done.

I can not wait till we have a place of our own to have one in our backyard
I love the sound of the trickling water
it gives me such a peaceful feeling.

a thought

" Keep your head up and your spirits high because if you don't life will pass you by"

Back to work

well my vacation is over it came and went before I knew it.
I returned back to work last Friday
I did enjoy my time being off but I feel like I did not get to do some of
the things I had wanted and hoped to do. well maybe this was the way
it was supposed to be! and hopefully when I am on break again I will
do the things I hope to do!!!

The first week back to school is CRAZY ( and really the school I work for does not start
until the 13!) but this week we have been catching up on emails and phone messages that
were left when we were on vacation. and also letting families come check out new school
books for classes.

hate to say it but I am already looking forward to my Christmas break when I am off for two weeks!!