February 16, 2008 at 4:31 pm (Understanding Life, leisure time, pet peeves...)
I think there’s a 90’s pop song entitled “She Drives Me Crazy”, but I’m changing it a bit. First and foremost, I LOVE MY HUSBAND! Actually he’s more of a soul mate than just my husband. I wouldn’t trade him for anything. However…he does a few things that just make me nuts!
Today’s example is television. He’s very realistic and likes things to be realistic. He just can’t abide television or movies that are not. Sometimes it bothers him more than others and today is one of those days. We were just watching a TV movie, a crime drama, and his “commentary ” is what irritates me.
Police officers do things that are really stupid and God knows they can’t shoot a gun to save themselves. I agree with him totally, but what I try to tell him is that if the officers did things the right way all of the time the movie would last about 15 minutes instead of the typical run time. The average person wouldn’t pay to see a movie that lasted 15 minutes or watch a TV movie either. Drama is the name of the game. They have to do all of this stuff to make the story even though sometimes it makes the story lame. I understand it, but he has a really hard time with it, so he makes continuous comments. It drives me crazy, but it almost seems funny at the same time. For the most part he’s right, but just can’t appreciate the drama .
Thankfully like I said, it doesn’t happen all of the time. Perhaps today is just a “hormonal” day for him.
That’s my pet peeve for the day. I’ve vented so I feel better. 
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February 7, 2008 at 2:09 pm (Adult Learning, Understanding Life, health, leisure time)
I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I don’t enjoy exercise. I enjoy some things, easier things like recreational swimming, walking and bike riding, though I don’t own a bike at this time. But really get out there and sweat exercise…no I’ve never enjoyed it.
I do it. I try to do a 40 minute “routine” six days a week. It includes a warm up, some aerobics, a leg workout, some weight work and a cool down. Over all it’s about 40-45 minutes. I say I try to do it six times a week. This week I’ve done four days so far, so I’m doing pretty well this week. I guess I’ll just leave it at, I’ll try to do the other two days also as well as the same “try” for next week.
I addition to the workout which I do privately, my husband and I try to walk 2 1/2 miles a day at a local mall. Weather permitting we’d walk outdoors, but can’t during this snowy, cold time of the year.
One of the things I find interesting about “mall walking” is the different types of people it brings to the mall. Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only female there that wants to break a sweat at all. Some of these ladies are wearing a full program of make-up and are usually wearing designer clothes. I guess I’m just the opposite. When I work out it’s not pretty. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I guess the really important thing is that we’re at least out there, doing it.
At times I see older senior citizens using a walker and carrying oxygen. GOOD FOR THEM! At least they’re trying to better their lives. I hope I’ll always at least try also. …Good life…
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February 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm (Adult Learning, Christmas, leisure time)
I mentioned getting a sewing machine for Christmas and that I was working on a project. I finished it and it didn’t turn out badly at all. It’s not perfect, but neither am I, so….. It was fun cutting out the pattern and working on the project. I’ve put the machine in the spare room for now though. I have three or four other things I need to finish.
Sidenote…I just got through “chatting” with my daughter in California. Boy..what a world this is. I wish sometimes that I could sit down with my mother or grandmother, both deceased, and show/tell them things that we’re able to do now that may not have even been a remote thought to them. I can only imagine what will be in store years to come. ….I feel that in spite of problems with the world today I live in a pretty great time period.
Well…I guess I’ll go work on another project!
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February 3, 2008 at 5:36 pm (New Year, Weather)
It’s counting down! Winter has hit us, but we’re doing well. The groundhog saw his shadow yesterday so they’re predicting six more weeks of winter. I still stick with my initial 16 week format and figure we have about ten more. ..Better than 16..
As of January 20th., Michigan’s had three times the snow we got all of last year. We had another seven inches this past week, so I’m guessing we’re about up to four times now. If you’re a snow/cold weather sports person it’s great. The skiers,snow boarders and others are loving it so I hear. I’m glad for them. I’m just staying warm. I’m a warmer weather exercise person. ..Different strokes!
I hope your winter is going well…wherever you are.
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