According to Wikipedia, Karma is basically energy. One person throws out energy through thoughts, words and actions, and it comes back, in time, through other people.
D and I try to create positive karma by trying to do the right thing and hopefully we'll live a long and happy life. We're not Hindu or Buddhist. I'm catholic and I think he was brought up protestant. It doesn't matter. What we do know is that you live your life doing unto others as they would do unto you. A couple weeks ago we went blueberry picking. The blueberries were so abundant and beautiful, and tasty, that we picked quite a bit. We could have gone home and freezed them up but instead we took a couple quarts to my mom and one to the couple that runs the store in town. The husband was under the weather and the wife was taking care of him and the store. We gave them a quart. They wanted to pay us but we told them no, that it was on us. Just enjoy them. It felt good to just give and not expect or want anything in return.
A couple days later we went to the next town over and stopped into the town farm store. We bought some garlic and were asking the shopkeepers how the cherries were were coming along. They had a tree in their yard and we had been amazed to see real cherries growing up here. They told us they were ripe and had picked quite a few. They also told us to go over and pick some for ourselves. They gave us large plastic coffee can containers to fill.
The whole time we picked, which I have to admit was quickly because there were so many cherries, I couldn't help but think how awesome it was that people were so nice that they would send us to their home while they worked, to pick the cherries off their tree for our own enjoyment. How unselfish. How generous. How very much like the way we want to be.
Sometimes it's not easy, and no one is perfect, but when I look back on that day I know that we are on a good path. I hope that in some small way we might inspire someone else like that couple has inspired us. Karma, it's definitely real and a very important part of our lives.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Vacation
Vacations, for me anyway, suck.
It's because they come to an end and on the last day, like today, I get depressed because I have to go back to the real world. Now, don't get me wrong, I am very grateful that I have a job and that I get paid a good wage. However, I wish I could concentrate on what I want to do, not what I HAVE to do.
It was a good vacation. We traveled to the Remington Museum, Boldt Castle and the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. We spent time with D's sister and brother in law. We picked berries and baked cherry crisp. And yesterday I finally started scrapping. I had forgotten why I loved it.
So today I am doing laundry and praying it won't rain while my sheets are on the line. But I'm also trying something new. I'm going to try a new way of life. After work I will go on vacation - every day. I will wake up in my "vacation home" and commute to the office from there. Every day I will look forward to going on vacation at the end of the day.
Will it work? Will it shake things up enough so I don't get stuck in a rut again? Will I start to write or scrapbook more? Will I pay more attention to D? Or to myself? Even during this vacation we did more with others than the two of us together. By the time we got home in the evenings we were exhausted. We didn't even go to the gym and I find that I've missed it! Maybe I'm ill...
So, I will try the new lifestyle I've mapped out for myself. I'll check back in and let you know if I've committed myself to it or if I've been too busy to pretend. Hopefully I can make it real. Keep your fingers crossed!
It's because they come to an end and on the last day, like today, I get depressed because I have to go back to the real world. Now, don't get me wrong, I am very grateful that I have a job and that I get paid a good wage. However, I wish I could concentrate on what I want to do, not what I HAVE to do.
It was a good vacation. We traveled to the Remington Museum, Boldt Castle and the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. We spent time with D's sister and brother in law. We picked berries and baked cherry crisp. And yesterday I finally started scrapping. I had forgotten why I loved it.
So today I am doing laundry and praying it won't rain while my sheets are on the line. But I'm also trying something new. I'm going to try a new way of life. After work I will go on vacation - every day. I will wake up in my "vacation home" and commute to the office from there. Every day I will look forward to going on vacation at the end of the day.
Will it work? Will it shake things up enough so I don't get stuck in a rut again? Will I start to write or scrapbook more? Will I pay more attention to D? Or to myself? Even during this vacation we did more with others than the two of us together. By the time we got home in the evenings we were exhausted. We didn't even go to the gym and I find that I've missed it! Maybe I'm ill...
So, I will try the new lifestyle I've mapped out for myself. I'll check back in and let you know if I've committed myself to it or if I've been too busy to pretend. Hopefully I can make it real. Keep your fingers crossed!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Something About Me
A blog I follow posted this and I thought it was pretty cool so I've put in my answers. Feel free to comment with your answers!
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name is Anita after my Aunt Anne
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Last week when I was moving my office away from my regular co-workers, but I have new friends now as well as my old ones so I'm not crying anymore!
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Most of the time except when I'm tired
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
One, a daughter
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Probably, if I let me! lol!
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Yup
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Uh-huh!
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
no way!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Lucky Charms, but I haven't had them in years!
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
yes
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
yes, emotionally & physically, but not like weight lifter strong. I can carry groceries and babies with the best of them!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their eyes
RED OR PINK?
Pink
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
my tummy
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
my dad
WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
brown sandals
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Potato Chips, Lay's original
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The rain outside the window
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Magenta
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Gasoline. I know it's weird but I love it. And vanilla...
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My boyfriend. He's gone for the weekend and let me know he got there safe and sound.
MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach House definately!
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Ice dancing
HAIR COLOR?
Light brown
EYE COLOR?
Hazel
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No
FAVORITE FOOD?
Burger King Whopper Jr. with cheese and bacon
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Circle of Friends
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Pink
SUMMER OR WINTER? SPRING OR FALL
SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs, but only by people who I want to hug me. Personal space is very important!
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pie
STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio with a little strength on the side please
COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Hmmmmm, computer probably, but I would prefer a book and a soft comfortable corner!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
What Dogs See
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
My mouse! Lol! Seriously, I don't have a mousepad. I'm using a magazine right now!
FAVORITE SOUND?
The rain, followed closely by the ocean, both of which I have on my ipod and use when I need to relax
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Phoenix Arizona - on business
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I'm a good gardener and scrapbooker. People say I'm very good.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Amityville NY
WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Upstate NY
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Golden Brown - it's natural wood, stained
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Black
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name is Anita after my Aunt Anne
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Last week when I was moving my office away from my regular co-workers, but I have new friends now as well as my old ones so I'm not crying anymore!
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Most of the time except when I'm tired
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
One, a daughter
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Probably, if I let me! lol!
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Yup
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Uh-huh!
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
no way!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Lucky Charms, but I haven't had them in years!
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
yes
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
yes, emotionally & physically, but not like weight lifter strong. I can carry groceries and babies with the best of them!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their eyes
RED OR PINK?
Pink
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
my tummy
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
my dad
WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
brown sandals
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Potato Chips, Lay's original
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The rain outside the window
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Magenta
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Gasoline. I know it's weird but I love it. And vanilla...
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My boyfriend. He's gone for the weekend and let me know he got there safe and sound.
MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach House definately!
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Ice dancing
HAIR COLOR?
Light brown
EYE COLOR?
Hazel
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No
FAVORITE FOOD?
Burger King Whopper Jr. with cheese and bacon
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Circle of Friends
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Pink
SUMMER OR WINTER? SPRING OR FALL
SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs, but only by people who I want to hug me. Personal space is very important!
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pie
STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio with a little strength on the side please
COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Hmmmmm, computer probably, but I would prefer a book and a soft comfortable corner!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
What Dogs See
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
My mouse! Lol! Seriously, I don't have a mousepad. I'm using a magazine right now!
FAVORITE SOUND?
The rain, followed closely by the ocean, both of which I have on my ipod and use when I need to relax
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Phoenix Arizona - on business
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I'm a good gardener and scrapbooker. People say I'm very good.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Amityville NY
WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Upstate NY
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Golden Brown - it's natural wood, stained
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Black
Monday, July 5, 2010
Holiday Weekends
Another holiday weekend comes and goes. We did a lot this weekend, in terms of working and celebrating. We had decided to have a BBQ at the last minute, then we canceled it due to the fact that most everybody had plans, then decided to have it anyway, because some folks didn't have plans. We were their plans! We went shopping on Friday for food for the fete. We even went to the gym. Not such a great idea because it was too hot to work out. I did a half hour on the tread mill and waited for D to be done. I DON'T like working out when it's hot! We spent the rest of the evening relaxing in front of the tube. Little did we know it was the last night for sleeping comfortably for a few days.
So D decided that we should stain the deck. He's been talking about this since last summer when we built it. We couldn't then, because it was pressure treated but it was ripe for a tan so we took a trip to Lowes. We picked out two colors of stain that would make the deck look like a parquet floor and went home and worked. I changed into my cut-offs and bikini top because I figured this would be my chance to get a tan. I was right. It took us about an hour and a half to finish the deck and I didn't realize it, but my back was finished too. A bright lobster red. It's a little painful but I'll be ok.
On the Fourth of July my mom and a couple we know and love came to our house for BBQ. The food was great but the company was awesome! We had great conversations and everyone got along with everyone else. It was totally a small gathering but it kept it cozy and no one was forgotten in the talk and eating of it all. At the end of the evening I gave a tour of our gardens and sent everyone on their way. We've got to do this again.
Which brings us to today. I nearly finished the book I was reading, "The Almost Moon", and D stained the front entrance porch. It was so hot that we decided to go to the river and jump in. Totally worth it but we got burned again. I know, sunscreen. I must start carrying it with me. After a totally sweaty weekend we went to the local corner store and got ice cream. I got Moosetracks in a waffle cone. There had to be a half gallon of ice cream. I feel sick. Next time I'm getting a slush puppy and I will reward myself with a happy belly.
So that's my holiday weekend. My body's sore, my mind is tired, and I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I'd say it must have been a good weekend. Stay happy!
So D decided that we should stain the deck. He's been talking about this since last summer when we built it. We couldn't then, because it was pressure treated but it was ripe for a tan so we took a trip to Lowes. We picked out two colors of stain that would make the deck look like a parquet floor and went home and worked. I changed into my cut-offs and bikini top because I figured this would be my chance to get a tan. I was right. It took us about an hour and a half to finish the deck and I didn't realize it, but my back was finished too. A bright lobster red. It's a little painful but I'll be ok.
On the Fourth of July my mom and a couple we know and love came to our house for BBQ. The food was great but the company was awesome! We had great conversations and everyone got along with everyone else. It was totally a small gathering but it kept it cozy and no one was forgotten in the talk and eating of it all. At the end of the evening I gave a tour of our gardens and sent everyone on their way. We've got to do this again.
Which brings us to today. I nearly finished the book I was reading, "The Almost Moon", and D stained the front entrance porch. It was so hot that we decided to go to the river and jump in. Totally worth it but we got burned again. I know, sunscreen. I must start carrying it with me. After a totally sweaty weekend we went to the local corner store and got ice cream. I got Moosetracks in a waffle cone. There had to be a half gallon of ice cream. I feel sick. Next time I'm getting a slush puppy and I will reward myself with a happy belly.
So that's my holiday weekend. My body's sore, my mind is tired, and I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I'd say it must have been a good weekend. Stay happy!
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