I have been following a few blogs that regularly participate in this project and have thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every one of their entries. As I mentioned previously I am trying to bring some organization and more authentic journalling here at Life is This. I actually decided a while ago that this is something that inspires me deeply but I choose to hold off participation to the beginning of the year...and today is my first entry.
For those of you who are not familiar with "The simple woman's Daybook" and the philosophy behind it - here is a brief inspiration from The Simple Daybook blog...
Would you like to linger on the simple things...then join me and many others in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those who are focusing on simplicity...beauty of the 'everyday moments'.
I hope you enjoy this and are inspired to start your very own Daybook as well...
FOR TODAY
January 11, 2010
Outside my window...The sun has set and a calmness has set in. Light snowflakes are falling which still have yet to accumulate to any major degree of snow in this area. The steam from the hot tub is in clear view as DH destresses his day away in 102 degree water.
I am thinking... How stressfull it is to own and run your own business. I am worried and hoping that things settle down before the stress gets the better of part of my husband. Money does solve alot of problems...but is it really worth all of the stress. The future lies heavily on my shoulders.
I am thankful for...The fact that we have a successfull business. With the economy like it was the last year we were so furtunate to have our best year in sales yet. It has provided financially for us in a way that the worries of the past are gone...and it is nice to be able to splurge and spoil ourselves once in awhile after years of struggle and penny pinching.
From the kitchen...Dishwasher running, bellies full of a quick batch of Fettucini Alfredo for dinner with Garlic Bread.
I am wearing...My comfy grey Lounge Capris from American Eagle with my even more comfy 5 year old AE tshirt. Warm fuzzy slipers keep my toes warm and I thankfull for them on these cold ceramic floors.
I am creating...Nothing concrete but in my mind volumes of ideas and inspiration are swirling around.
I am going...to join my husband with a glass of wine and a night of TV watching.
I am reading...Log Your Memory Journalling Book and my favourite blogs
I am hoping...That tomorrow will be a better day for DH and I get everything accomplished that I have planned.
I am hearing...Oldest son upstairs with music blarring, youngest talking to someone half way accross the world on XBox and the TV playing in the background.
Around the house...Everyone is in their element...a quiet night, laundry going, homework done. Thinking that our furnace will have to be replaced soon as it is too old to fix and isn't working properly now for the last few weeks.
One of my favorite things...My new found London Fog tea from Starbucks...great for those cuddly, cozy winter nights.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Head to the Apple store tomorrow to pick up their new mouse and some accounting software. Drum and Guitar lessons, haircut, student council meeting, and just getting through the rest of the week at work without any sort of major meltdowns. We need to acquire a large piece of equipment ASAP that is putting us behind for customers and disspointing customers is not an option.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
Its been just a couple of weeks now that we had to give our precious puppy back because of his illness - but do you think he realized how much of an impact he made on our lives. I sometimes still get teary eyed when I speak of him and there are still many a evening when J is overwhelmed with sadness and the tears come naturally. It is easy for others to ask when are we getting another but if I am truthful to myself Im not even certain I want another one. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason - there is a reason for everything. I wonder what this little guy was dreaming about when I took this photo merely minutes before we took him to the vet for the first time and recieved the news. Poor little guy....I don't want to think of the life we will have... but ten again I don't want to know what they decided to do with him either. I will continue to believe that he is being taken care of somewhere missing us as much as we miss him.
If you would like to participate in The Simple Womans Daybook you can visit the blog HERE.
