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Showing posts with label Five simple things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Five simple things. Show all posts
Oct13

Five Simple Things (October 13)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This thread.

I found this vintage string holder at a local antique dealer and I absolutely love it. It's practical and made of cast iron. I hung it from the underside of a shelf in our mud room. I've already used some of the twine and it was as easy as pulling the string from the bottom. I love it! Here's one similar if you're seeking something similar.

2. This bones.

With Skylar loving dinosaurs, I found these cool dinosaur bone puzzles. They are a complete set of six different dinosaur skeletons. Each dinosaur comes with its own stand once the puzzle is put together. We love putting them together and learning about each dinosaur. 

3. This flowers.

With summer coming to a close and autumn here, I have a hard time saying goodbye to my sunflowers. This year we grew some Mammoth Sunflowers and seeing them fade always makes me sad. Their heads droop and it always means it's a close to the summer season. I like to cut them and bring them inside to finish out their growing. Once they are dead I stick them in our foraging wreath that I have been collecting for years.

4. This ladybug.


Skylar and I spent sometime on the bus this week doing some odds and ends, and finishing up some small tasks. While we were there a ladybug flew in through one of the windows and landing on one of the bunks. Every time we tried to set it free it flew back in. We finally got it to fly out of one of the back windows, but it was such a friendly ladybug that we were sad to see it go. Hopefully, it will make it bad to where it came from safely. 

5. This paper.

We recently switched to Reel Toilet Paper. We made the switch for two reasons. One, the paper is made from sustainable bamboo, and two, it comes wrapped in a paper wrapper instead of plastic. We have been slowly breaking our dependency on plastic anything, and although it's hard to break it completely, every little bit counts.

One last thing:

Our neighbors made us some deep-friend Oreos this week. Although we eat an all organic diet, I thought the gesture was so nice. Our neighbors aren't the typical neighbors and a lot of times we butt heads with them, but them even considering us was kind.

Positive affirmations this week:
Hey, whatever helps make you feel better is what's needed. This statement may not apply to everyone, but it definitely applies to some of us. Love, sunshine, dancing, sex, kindness, self love, and self respect are important for a health mindset and health life. Be sure to gather us all of the things that make you happy this week. You deserve it,
You can do this!🌈


Have a nice weekend.
Oct06

Five Simple Things (October 6)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This birthday.



We celebrated Skylar's twentieth birthday on September 30. I still can't believe he isn't a teenager anymore. He has grown into such a wonderful person. I am so proud of him.♥

2. This lunch.

We finally gave In N Out another try. We had tried it several years ago when one was built in Medford, Oregon, and we were not fans. It was bland, dry, and if I'm being completely honest, garbage fast food. This time we were pleasantly surprised. Either something changed, or that Medford location failed us. We enjoyed what they had to offer this time. Even though we are not fast food eaters by any means, we will definitely give them another visit when we are in Salem.

3. These boxes.


This week I received this month's Kiwi Eco Box and Kinder Beauty. My favorite product from the Kiwi Eco Box is the charcoal dental floss. Not many people enjoy flossing their teeth and I hated it when I was growing up, but as I've gotten older I have learned to embrace it. Now I find it relaxing and one thing I am doing to stay health. My favorite items in the Kinder Beauty box is the lemon hand lotion. It smells amazing.

4. These maps.

Covering more distance and getting better.

5. This day.



 
Skylar and I rode the public transit this week trying to determine a good route for us if we need to use it. We want to try and do better with our environmental footprint. While riding the city transit we had a little fun with the lights, as there weren't that many passengers on the buses we rode. We ended up riding the city transits to the mall and had lunch and rode back to the college and Jeff picked us up. It was a full day of figuring out routes we could take, but it was also a lot of fun spending the day with Skylar.

One last thing:

I've been looking into doing short stories lately and this one was one I made to use with our podcast season two, but ended up going with a different one. I like the black and white feel, but it wasn't "horror" enough, so it got kicked out. I still like it, but not quite what we are looking for with our horror and true crime podcast.

Positive affirmations this week:
Good habits and a set routine are a plus when it comes to dealing with mental health issues. This checklist is a good way to start building some habits for yourself. See how many you already do and how many you can add to your routine that will help you stay focused and on task. 
You can do this!🌈
Have a nice weekend.
Sep29

Five Simple Things (September 29)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This Moment.

Skylar and I always love doing fun, little coloring, or painting things together. Sometimes I find cute coloring pages, or activity books at the checkout lane while waiting. A lot of the ones I find are less than $10 and they are always fun to sit and do together. This one brought back some memories for me. Water color pages with the paint dots already where the color will go. We also found one recently that was a paint by number. It's fun to sit and do together and laugh, and just enjoy the moment with my boy. No matter how old he gets, we will always enjoy spending these moments together creating memories and connection.

2. This Sky.

Summer skies and sunshine always brighten the mood. I've been enjoying the amount of sun I am able to get lately. Hoping I can ride this sunny feeling into the darker days of winter soon to come.

3. This Ride.

Yes, we are those people that always have to ride the kiddie rides when going to the mall. I mean come on, who wouldn't want to ride a rocket in a circle around the middle of the mall?☺

4. These Ducks.

Sweet, little duckies. Mallie (on the right) is sitting on fake eggs, but it makes her feel like she's being a good mommy. And Quappy (on the left) loves to snuggle and hug. Not pictured is Fern. They all three have their different personalities and we love them so much. Ducks make great pets, but they are a lot of work. The work doesn't take away from the fun, though.

5. This Kitty.

There is only one or one hundred with her. Never an in-between. When she is calm and collected she is such a loving kitty, but when she's at 100...wow! It sounds like a heard of elephants running up and down the stairs. Positive is, I guess she's getting her exercise.☺

One last thing:

A panoramic view of the old mill site that used to be home to Willamette Industries. The college (Western University of Health Sciences) recently purchased the land and we are eager to see what comes of this old historic site.

Positive Affirmations This Week:
Print this off, write them down, remind yourself every day of how important you are. 
You can do this!🌈


Have a nice weekend.
Sep22

Five Simple Things (September 22)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This Apple.

I learned this week that September 15 each year is International Dot Day. It started when Terry Shay introduced his Iowa classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009. He started Dot Day to celebrate everyone's creativity, individuality, and art. This apple is my contribution. 
In memory of Terry Shay (August 6,1964 - September 28, 2023)
[edited to add Terry Shay's date of death]

2. These Gifts.

We celebrated Jeff's birthday this week on Saturday the sixteenth. He turned 51 and we surprised him with cupcakes, gifts and cards. He had a good day.


3. This Kitty.

Always watching...♥

4. This Window.

I love waking up and seeing the sun. Lately my mental health issues have caused my depression to peak, but having the sun out and going outside to sit in the sun, helps a lot. Just sitting and soaking in some sunshine keeps my depression and PTSD at bay just a little bit, so anytime the sun is out, I try to get at least 30 minutes to an hour of sunshine on my face and body.

5. This Doggie.

He hasn't been feeling his best, but we are giving him all the loves. He turns 15 this year, so we are hoping he gets to feeling better and back to his hyper self. Hardy is a great dog and although we hate that he was abused before us, we are giving him the best life he could have.♥

One last thing:

A quick map key to where foods come from. As you can see from the map, the United States depends a lot on other countries to provide us with the fruits and vegetables we eat daily. Something to think about next November when you cast your vote.

Positive affirmations this week:
The saying stands true, "If it's something that you can't control, don't let it consume you." Things you can't control would include, how other people act, what other people do with their time, how much people make, what people think about you, what others say, etc. If any of those examples bother you, reach out and speak to someone about it. Work on not letting what other people are doing, saying, or feeling affect your day to day life. And also, it is not your job, or your requirement to get people to love you. All your job is, is to put yourself into the world and those that are meant to be for you will find you, and they will absolutely love you for you. But don't forget, to love yourself first.
You can do this! 🌈


Have a nice weekend.