No clutter Wee-kender December 11th
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Morning, W'enders!
Red Andy, stay close. The earliest days are the hardest. We're here to let you know it *does* get better.
Serene Edition, are you traveling? Would love to hear more about you.
OK, off to the salt mines. Waiting to hear whether we can close on the sale of my parents' home (and that of we kids) tomorrow. It has been something of an ordeal, though likely more for the buyers than us. It was originally to take place on Nov. 24.
Rock on!
Red Andy, stay close. The earliest days are the hardest. We're here to let you know it *does* get better.
Serene Edition, are you traveling? Would love to hear more about you.
OK, off to the salt mines. Waiting to hear whether we can close on the sale of my parents' home (and that of we kids) tomorrow. It has been something of an ordeal, though likely more for the buyers than us. It was originally to take place on Nov. 24.
Rock on!
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Morning gang, welcome all newcomers to this thread! Glad to see some new faces on the board!
The ladyfriend's birthday is this weekend. Got her some bling (necklace) so that should do the trick. We're going to dinner at a place tomorrow that we both have always wanted to try, should be fun! Will likely just tramp around town this weekend and relax. Preparing for our flight to Costa Rica (just an hour flight) next Saturday....can't wait to get back to my peaceful beach retreat down on the S. Caribbean. I just want to sit in the calm ocean for hours and will be doing just that.
Today I'm cleaning, mopping the floors, and hitting the market for fresh fruits and veggies after work. One day at a time!
The ladyfriend's birthday is this weekend. Got her some bling (necklace) so that should do the trick. We're going to dinner at a place tomorrow that we both have always wanted to try, should be fun! Will likely just tramp around town this weekend and relax. Preparing for our flight to Costa Rica (just an hour flight) next Saturday....can't wait to get back to my peaceful beach retreat down on the S. Caribbean. I just want to sit in the calm ocean for hours and will be doing just that.
Today I'm cleaning, mopping the floors, and hitting the market for fresh fruits and veggies after work. One day at a time!
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G'morning and welcome to all newcomers 
Sounds like the opener is a call to declutter the noise of the mind Nice one, Ken.
This morning, as I was running through the house and slinging together my coffee (yes, slinging), I remembered reading Ken's opener and told myself, "Hey, let's take it a down a notch or two and live in this moment, no matter how routine or mundane." It worked, for a few moments I will never get that moment back, and so it's nice to know I truly "lived" it. Thanks, Ken.
Just finished listening to Morning Edition on NPR. On my 2nd cup of coffee now. I got a late start today. The beagles were allowed (by Mr. Potamus) to go outside after dinner last night. They didn't come home until close to midnight. Urgh. Couldn't sleep well until they were tucked into bed. So, later morning than usual.
Time for some piano music and then off to shower, work, and then I'm dropping of a return package, picking up some pepper spray, and going to try and get Katie into the vet to check on her eyes, ears, moles, a sore foot, and her chronic hip issue. Tired of wondering if she's breaking down on us. She's older, but I want her as healthy as possible.
See y'all soon.
Sounds like the opener is a call to declutter the noise of the mind
Nice one, Ken. This morning, as I was running through the house and slinging together my coffee (yes, slinging), I remembered reading Ken's opener and told myself, "Hey, let's take it a down a notch or two and live in this moment, no matter how routine or mundane." It worked, for a few moments
I will never get that moment back, and so it's nice to know I truly "lived" it. Thanks, Ken. Just finished listening to Morning Edition on NPR. On my 2nd cup of coffee now. I got a late start today. The beagles were allowed (by Mr. Potamus) to go outside after dinner last night. They didn't come home until close to midnight. Urgh. Couldn't sleep well until they were tucked into bed. So, later morning than usual.
Time for some piano music and then off to shower, work, and then I'm dropping of a return package, picking up some pepper spray, and going to try and get Katie into the vet to check on her eyes, ears, moles, a sore foot, and her chronic hip issue. Tired of wondering if she's breaking down on us. She's older, but I want her as healthy as possible.
See y'all soon.
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I.B. Inn...
Givin' schitte away left & right to local Hospice. Sold off the City House last July. Down to 2 Houses then. Just did Paperwork to move the Mountain House to get us down to this 1 House. The Gravel Hauling Gent who did the new Driveway wants to buy my rarely-used Four Wheeler. Let's Make A Deal! Cleaned out the Truck Bed a few Days ago of stuff I've been hauling around for no reason. Clearing away Weeds. Stacking Wood far away, and outta site. Cleaning, and clearing Project Tools off the Porch.
Time to get on with it...
~ Free Your Mind & Your Body Will Follow ~
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I.B. Inn...
Givin' schitte away left & right to local Hospice. Sold off the City House last July. Down to 2 Houses then. Just did Paperwork to move the Mountain House to get us down to this 1 House. The Gravel Hauling Gent who did the new Driveway wants to buy my rarely-used Four Wheeler. Let's Make A Deal! Cleaned out the Truck Bed a few Days ago of stuff I've been hauling around for no reason. Clearing away Weeds. Stacking Wood far away, and outta site. Cleaning, and clearing Project Tools off the Porch.
Time to get on with it...
~ Free Your Mind & Your Body Will Follow ~
- 'Let's Go Bikini' ~ Lemon -
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Perfect start to the thread. *ring *ring never gets old, I still use it daily.
Declutter the mind. It took me about a year after I quit drinking to be able to slow my brain down to a normal level - and I had to consciously work at that. Now it has become habit, along with the breathing. My login onto Windows relates to that, so does my morning and night prayer. Jumping ahead of "now" has always been one of my biggest issues. Staying in this moment is key to my serenity. Clearing thoughts, stopping thoughts, replacing fearful thoughts with happy and positive ones - all these things are important to my sobriety, and are things I've struggled with all my life. I just didn't know they were in my power to manage until I started researching positive psychology, CBT, spiritual programs, and started practicing the tools suggested in these disciplines.
I remember even as a small child I would try to be one step ahead. I don't know if it is a biological thing or a survival thing or if it's a psychological misfire or what - but it's not helpful!
Easy does it.
Declutter the mind. It took me about a year after I quit drinking to be able to slow my brain down to a normal level - and I had to consciously work at that. Now it has become habit, along with the breathing. My login onto Windows relates to that, so does my morning and night prayer. Jumping ahead of "now" has always been one of my biggest issues. Staying in this moment is key to my serenity. Clearing thoughts, stopping thoughts, replacing fearful thoughts with happy and positive ones - all these things are important to my sobriety, and are things I've struggled with all my life. I just didn't know they were in my power to manage until I started researching positive psychology, CBT, spiritual programs, and started practicing the tools suggested in these disciplines.
I remember even as a small child I would try to be one step ahead. I don't know if it is a biological thing or a survival thing or if it's a psychological misfire or what - but it's not helpful!
Easy does it.
A simple guy making his way
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Tetra.... Is there room for me???? There is always room for Tetra!!!!! Enjoy your posts!
Good to see new folks and old folks... No offense I meant regulars. Hahaha...
My race is Sunday. Cannot wait!
Ok back to work.
Good to see new folks and old folks... No offense I meant regulars. Hahaha...
My race is Sunday. Cannot wait!
Ok back to work.
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Coffee Swillers are in the back of the Bus, Tetra.
Your Seat is warm...
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Coffee Swillers are in the back of the Bus, Tetra.
Your Seat is warm...
- Ten Best Songs For Coffee Lovers -
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Originally Posted by Tetra 
I am hoping to go next year. Maybe in February. My brother works from home. His wife doesn't so I want to plan it around their timetable and not impose too much. They used to live in Ann Arbor but now they have moved to a place called Ambler Philadelphia. They said it's a pity I never went to Ann Arbor as it is a nicer place. But my brother said he could take a couple of days off and we will do some things.
The weather is so bad. Constant rain. I would prefer the big freeze of 2010 to this.
I spent some time doing up my CV and now I have a beautiful CV
I went out for coffee with my dad and sister. My mom warned me not to eat too much cake before my lunch. I have to say that my mom is an excellent cook. So we came back and she gave me a fright. She said "let me smell your breath..." I was like Oh God. Then she continued "so I can tell how much coffee you have had"...
I know she means well and too much coffee is bad but it dredged up a lot of bad memories.
The weather is so bad. Constant rain. I would prefer the big freeze of 2010 to this.
I spent some time doing up my CV and now I have a beautiful CV
I went out for coffee with my dad and sister. My mom warned me not to eat too much cake before my lunch. I have to say that my mom is an excellent cook. So we came back and she gave me a fright. She said "let me smell your breath..." I was like Oh God. Then she continued "so I can tell how much coffee you have had"...
I know she means well and too much coffee is bad but it dredged up a lot of bad memories.
Nevertheless, I think your parents sound like caring cute parents.....Outside looking (reading) in perspective.....
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus
"Hey, let's take it a down a notch or two and live in this moment, no matter how routine or mundane." It worked, for a few moments I will never get that moment back, and so it's nice to know I truly "lived" it. Thanks, Ken.
I will never get that moment back, and so it's nice to know I truly "lived" it. Thanks, Ken.What exactly does it mean to "Wang Chung"? Maybe nothing, but perhaps there is a deep spiritual meaning rooted in ancient Buddhism. "Huang Chung" is Chinese for "Yellow Bell," and refers to what they believed was the perfect pitch for music, and a manifestation of the divine. Nick Feldman, who is half of the duo Wang Chung, once said: "Wang Chung is the feeling, not the word. It represents an abstract, an escape from pragmatic, complex ideas.
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good morning , good afternoon and good evening
In like finn
for the weekend bus .
Lets get through till monday ,
just break it down small and get through till bedtime .. rinse and repeat ..
It might be a bit tedious at the start , stimulation from external stimuli rather than chemically blasting ourselves into annihilation takes some getting used to , it is how most of the world works and it is satisfactory for them,
I am not so unique that it dosnt work for me if i give it the time and room .
Lets do this , m
In like finn
for the weekend bus . Lets get through till monday ,
just break it down small and get through till bedtime .. rinse and repeat ..
It might be a bit tedious at the start , stimulation from external stimuli rather than chemically blasting ourselves into annihilation takes some getting used to , it is how most of the world works and it is satisfactory for them,
I am not so unique that it dosnt work for me if i give it the time and room .
Lets do this , m
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