What are you doing for fun??

Soleil, I asked that question a few days ago and apparently you have to upload to somewhere on the web like Flikr, Picasa, FB however having said that I have tried to upload from FB by clicking the little picture icon and copying/pasting the URL but it hasn't worked. Help mods?

I just bumped a post by nowheregirl about posting pics. All my pics are on FB so I go there and get the URL for posting.



Hope this helps.

End of the year scramble to get everything done at school plus many special activities and report cards ( not fun). But, I spent Saturday and Sunday with dd and SIL and my 2 month old granddaughter. I can't get over how wonderful it is to be a grandmother. They live in a very walkable neighborhood in San Francisco. Pop the baby in her stroller and off we go. Come back and it's time for cuddles, kisses and the joy of watching her change from week to week. Caryn

rakulynda - you've got the right idea - it really is all about family. You are a dear to help your mother so much!

Me too,Runnr! Stole it out of my daughters room.

Hi!  I want to say that I am pretty good at enjoying myself, I think that meditation helps me appreciate little things, and that being Stage IV makes it easier to relax about things that would be annoying otherwise.  For example, we share a house with my mother in law and I find that I no longer curse her silently for such things as straightening up my kitchen (she has her own), instead I appreciate the neatness. She doesn't know the cancer has recurred and I am sorry she may live to see me pass on which will be very hard on her, I will be leaving behind her son and our three children, the oldest of whom is emotionally disturbed.  I find that taking naps, always a favorite activity of mine, continues to be very rewarding.  I find it very sweet to be with my children, who don't know the cancer has returned either.  I am hopeful that with my single bone met I will last many years still and I don't think about what might eventually get me because if I don't know for a fact what that will be there is no point dwelling on it.  I am an old hand at using principles of cognitive therapy such as reframing things so that they don't seem so bad and not attempting to tell the future.  I have a pair of parakeets who are amusing to watch as they tear the wall paper off over their perch on the curtain rods bit by bit.  I have many guinea pigs whom I occasionally pet.  I don't enjoy gardening so I let hubby and M-I-L do it all, but I do enjoy Spring, my favorite season. i love listening to music on my iPod and dancing a little to it, I sing as well. It is four a.m. and I hear the first birds out there. Writing here with a cup of hot decaf, it is all very pleasant. I take warm scented baths. I enjoy applying my makeup (It makes me look soooo much better). I gave up going to weightwatchers because I was tired of it and had long ago stopped counting points, going to meetings I felt like a nonbeliever in church, now I am more relaxed about weight control than before. I enjoy writing and have written an autobiography and various essays on Google Documents that I sometimes invite friends to read online. Fun is an attitude more than anything else, and guided relaxation tapes and meditation for stress reduction help to support a sense of humor so that we can really enjoy the things that are right there, closest to us.

Hey Soleil, sorry you had a bad day. But I guess meltdowns are good sometimes. Glad ur froggies are doing well.



Just went to bed with Fifty Shades of Grey but not sure I'll read it since its late. If I ever get all the way through it I'll tell u what I think.



Enjoy ur bike ride. Wish I could join you. I'll be with you in spirit.

Hi Soleil, hope you are feeling better and get out to enjoy your bike ride.  My plan is to do some yoga this afternoon and finish the 50 Shades series.

About 50 Shades.  It is not something I normally read because it's erotica.  But, I have to say, like a lot of other people I read the first one just to see what the hoopla was all about.  I couldn't put it down!  I am now on the third in the trilogy and still can't put it down!!  I hope to finish today and start getting some work done around the house.   One of my girlfriends is reading the books too and we are always giggling when we talk about them.  There is just something about the way the story unfolds that draws the reader in.  I know some people don't like the books, so don't take my word for it.... (Just so you know, I'm 58 and getting a kick out of them)

Have a great day! 

You guys....I have to 50 Shades now, no going back on this.  I have to get these books.   Sound like fun!

I made my bike ride, 40 MINUTES!  Made it down to the lake, aroung so many charming side streets, it was good, made the entire difference in my day.  Heidi Hill , you are an inspiration!  I used exercise every day, I was nuts.  But I liked it.  Now I have to push myself to do tiniest thing. It is worth it.  My sister was in hospice at a very excellent hospital.  There were treadmills in the lobby.  Many of the patients were working out on the treadmills; laughing and joking.  I told the nurse, I think my sister is one the wrong floor.  She told me no, we believe that every day counts.  I know that, I forget sometimes, but I do know it.  Thank you Heidi Hill and everyone on this post for reminding me of that.

So, I got energy from the bike ride, came home, painted a bunch of yard furniture.  While painting, I decided to put in a turtle pond next.  Reading about turtle ponds is alot more fun than reading about cancer, so I'm spending tonight reading about turtle ponds.  I feel happy!  Summer Sundays are so perfect. 

It's a public holiday here today (all the diamond jubilee stuff). The torrential rain has stopped. The sun is out. I'm lying in the hammock in the garden with a fluffy blanket, watching two red kite birds circling next doors garden looking for food. If I can arsed to move, I'll go buy us a new BBQ for a cook out this evening. Otherwise it'll be take out. Watched Fargo again last night, one of my fave movies. Do folk really talk like that out there lol!

Aleta,



I love the movie Fargo too, I live in MInnesota and yes some of the older generation still speak with an accent not quite as heavy in the movie!!



I also am an avid reader, about 5 books a week, I walk my dog and spend time with my daughters, yesterday my significant other and I had lunch in the park, it was so relaxing.



We are going to rent a cabin in August, so looking forward to that. I have a lot of wishes, but finances are so tight....:(



Marsha

I love Fargo too. If I want a candy floss escapist movie then Get him to the Greek is awesome. I just adore Russell Brand. I saw him live at Warwick Arts Centre and laughed like a drain all the way through.

I'm off to the cricket on Friday. 2nd day of the test, England v W.Indies. Forecast rain 8-(. I shall pack my waterproof. Ah, good old English summers lol



X Sarah

I spent all day Saturday helping my kids fundraise for the Komen 3-day at the WXTU Anniversary Show (local country station). Then on Sunday I went to Mercer lake in NJ (shoulda thought to call you Karen) to cheer my team on to a WIN at the Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Races. My team was awesome and I can't wait to be ready to compete with them in Peekskill in August (they are a Breast Cancer Survivor team). They insisted I get in the boat for the memorial ceremony - and several of the existing members said they wanted to give up their seat for me if needed. I was really touched.



Did I mention they took the GOLD?



Going to meet k-Lo on Friday! Then have to go to something for DH on Sat (he does so much for me I gave in to one thing for him).

Busy, busy

Some old, dear friends of ours are visiting Israel now so we've been able to spend some time with them.

That's one of my favorite things!

Leah

Heading to the beach on Saturday with the family--super excited!!  Got myself a new beach chair that is really comfortable; doesn't irritate my spine, which is full of mets.  Bought some books...now am ready to completely RELAX and forget about the "beast".  Woo-hoo!

Lynn, concert sounds great! 

Soleil, my daughter just graduated from college in Nashville.  She heard Keith Urban play at the Ryman and at Bridgestone Arena.  She met several country music stars while there--Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Josh Gracin.  She also got a half second of fame as an extra in a Josh Groban video "Hidden Away."   One of her friends met Keith Urban at "Sweet CeCe's", the frozen yogurt place, in Nashville.  Said he was super nice.