On Art:
I'm not an "official" artist, but I pretend. I've had a few lessons, but find that I don't make time to continue this gift. My art takes the form of pencil on paper, spray paint, rollers, stones, sand, plastic, dirt, crayon, etc. One of my favorite forms of art is landscaping my yard.
On Prayer:
My niece Alison wrote a theology prayer for class. I invite you to watch this video and then come back and read her prayer.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c975d005cd2c4d261f7f
Dear Lord,
I want to thank You today for my 5,902 day of my life, without You this would not have been possible. I ask You today to help all those who have been diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome, and any other disease for that matter. Help their families to be like the Mooney's, who were willing to do anything for their child. Help them to understand that God puts people on the Earth for a purpose, and that the child coming into their life can only bring more joy to their family. And also, help us to understand that every day is a new day, that every day we can make a difference, and that every day was given to us by You. Whether we live for 5,902 days, or we live for just 99, help us to touch the lives of someone else, even if we do it without saying a word. Amen.
On the Cost of Stress:
The American Institute of Stress estimates that workplace stress costs the nation more than $300 billion annually in terms of absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased turnover, and health-care claims.
This is just workplace stress. Imagine the cost of stress in other areas of our life. For more on stress, check out my eWorkbook on Coping and Stress.
http://www.training-modules.com/workbook_detail.asp?pdf_id=16
On Flying:
We were on our way home from vacation in the Bahamas when our flight was asked by Customs to return. That experience was a first for me. Unfortunately, we missed the last flight to Cincinnati. Without luggage, but with our Delta "oops!" bag with toothpaste and other interesting items, we vanned our way to the Hyatt and a wonderful dinner at the Waffle House (eating for under the $7.00 voucher they gave us.) With less than six hours of sleep and without a change of cloths, we headed back to the airport for our flight home. Lucky for me, my "boss" totally understood my late arrival for work.
And, yes, we had an awesome time in the Bahamas...and I'm still finding bruises from the water rides in Atlantis.
On Vacation:
It seems that my husband's work is taking us to the Bahamas...for work. So, since I'll be out of the country, I guess I'll have to take a few days off:) Stay tuned to what my next blog brings you, relaxation from having been on vacation...or the stress of having to catch up once I get back?!?!
Smile and be happy, "mon!"
On Music:
I grew up in a large, loud family. I guess that's why I like to have background music playing when I'm working. I grew up tuning things out. I must admit that, by the end of the day, even instrumental music can "get on my last nerve" these days. What about you...how do you use music?
On Eyesight:
Okay, okay. I have to admit, my eyesight is creeping up to that...well...generation where you need those "cheater" glasses. I think my biggest issue is that I've been reading my email and working off my 19 inch monitor that sits at arm's length from me...and now I have to hold a book or a receipt at arm's length to read. Ah, the changes that mature "youth" brings!
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