I've Got That Itch Again

Time to Spruce Things Up!

The Winter weather is taking its toll.  I've got Spring fever for sure.  I'm ready for some sunshine and warmer days.  I'm tired of being at home because the weather is bad or it's just been too damn cold to go out. 

I look around and begin to think of all the projects that I've put on hold because of one issue or another.  I want to finally paint the guest bathroom.  I want to get some floating shelves.  I want some new furniture.  I want to decorate.  I want to do it all but there is a thing called a budget.  Ugh...

I hate being trapped by money.  My bills are always paid first and then there's food.  The extra stuff has to wait as there is always "something" that comes up and then there goes extra money.  Oh yeah...I could use a real vacation too. 

How do other people do it?  It looks so easy but I know that is not always the case.  There is typically a second income too.  That I do not have.  It's just me and an old man cat.  Which is fine with me, but having another sure would help in general.  I get tired of having to do everything myself.  Who doesn't? 

But alas, all will come together one small step at a time.  That I know.  I just wish I could do all that I wanted to do in one clean sweep.  It's a lofty idea for sure and not realistic.  Unless I win the lottery but we all know that chances of that too. 

In the meantime, I hope you are all safe and warm.  Spring is surely on the way.  That's a given.  Maybe I will pencil in some time to get that bathroom painted after all.  Maybe that will perk things up a bit around here.  Maybe that will get me motivated to do more.  Keeping my fingers crossed on that one.  Until next time...elizinashe.

Now..What Color To Choose?

Word

I Like It

per·se·vere
ˌpərsəˈvir/
verb
    continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
 

Every New Year I usually make up a list of hopes/dreams/goals with intentions of crossing out that list.  Sometimes I do good but I really never knock out the entire list.  It's never an unattainable list, but it's a list.  I don't do resolutions as I feel those are not always realistic nor do I ever stick to them. 

This year I'm adopting a word.  I didn't make a list this time, but instead I want to focus on a word to channel this year with hopes of building my self-confidence and inner strength. 

One of my good friends always adopts a word for the year.  Simple stuff, like "balance", "discipline", "commitment" and so on and works hard to utilize said words in his daily life.  One of my other good friends chose the word "focus" for her word of the year.  I think that will be a good word for her. 

I was trying to fall asleep one night, I was thinking about that hopes/dreams/goals list before the New Year came and I decided to do something different so I won't be disappointed if I don't achieve all that I want to achieve for this year.  So this year I chose a word. 

Persevere.  I kind of like it.  I think it will suit me fine as I have weathered many troubled waters in the past and did just fine.  My mantra of "I will it" during nursing school served me very well, so why not a word for the year?  I have more inner strength inside of this soul that I give credit and I need to honor that.  And during those times when I think I don't, I hope to hear this word ringing in my ears to remind myself that I can succeed and survive whatever crisis, frustration or endeavor I may encounter.  And when I don't hear that word ringing in my ears, I hope someone will remind me to say it out loud so won't forget again. 

Happy New Year Y'all.  I hope you choose a word for yourself this year.  And I hope it serves you well.  Until next time...elizinashe

What's Your Word? 

Sigh...

Not Sleepy Yet

I'm wide awake and rather bored.  I could tackle some cleaning duties but that's just not happening.  Not feeling it.  I already did some earlier today and the rest can wait.  I'm done. I could start on some crafty projects that have been on the back burner but I'm not feeling that either.  I just can't concentrate that well in these wee hours of the night. 

It's been really cold here.  And gonna stay cold for the next few days.  Ugh...my heat pump keeps plugging away.  I am thankful that it keeps beating.  I'd hate to be without it.  Apparently there have been many in our area that have lost their heat or electricity because the grid is working overdrive.  It's not much of a surprise if you think about it since this kind of single digit temperatures that last for days are quite rare.  But it makes me think how people up North do it.  Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Canada and so on...what kind of heat do they have?  How do they do it?  My guess is that their power stations are well equipped for such weather.  Not me.  Not this cold.  I give a thumbs up to the said Northerners, they've got balls. 

I have a really good post for the New Year and a new story to tell, but my mind just can't focus on the topic.  It's been swirling around in my head the last few nights when I go to sleep and it sounds really great in my head as I'm trying to fall asleep but I just can't seem it hammer it out just yet.  I still have time.  Maybe tomorrow.  I just have a bit too much on my mind I guess before I head out for my working weekend.  Ugh..

My New Year's Eve was quite peaceful and stress free.  As always, I stayed at home parked on the couch with eats, treats and an old man cat by my side.  We both survived and happily so.  Our weather quickly turned dangerous as our roads were wet and then the temperatures dropped.  And then it got icy real quick.  So glad I got home before all that mess happened.  There were hundreds of people ringing in the New Year stuck on the Interstate for hours.  Glad there weren't any serious injuries.  We should all be thankful for that. 

In the meantime, I hope your New Year was festive and safe with loved ones by your side.  Because that's all what really matters is it not?  Until next time...elizinashe

I Ain't Doin' It