The first green grass in over two months

With the warm temperatures lately, the leaves that I didn’t have time to rake in early December have re-appeared on the front lawn, along with some green grass.

Although green is a term I use loosely here, as it’s most brown with a lot of salt left over.

On the front parkway, I found a few fast-food paper cups and plastic bags.  In the alley by our garage, I found  a can of Busch beer (NOT mine), more paper, and even some styrofoam packing peanuts.

What a mess.

Did you discover any lost treasures from 2008, buried under the mountains of snow only to re-surface over the weekend?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

You might hate it, but you still do it

It comes up in everyone’s life now and then – something you really HATE doing, but you still do it.

For me, it happened this morning:  keeping to my New Year’s resolution of working out at least 3 times a week.

Worked late in Wrigleyville last night, Roy was a bear this morning, and all I wanted to do was watch more of Season One of the best TV show ever made, The Wire.

BUT … I worked out, and I actually feel much better.  How does it happen that way?

I’m curious what your #1 is … the thing you hate to do the most, but you still do it because you know you should.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

2009 a month old, and you’re still hanging on too?

We only have 2 days remaining in January.  This is the first year I’ve ever really made New Years’ resolutions, and I can’t believe I’m still doing them.  It’s a good thing, right?

• Get healthier by exercising at least 3 times a week (more, hopefully, as time goes on).
• Drink 8 full glasses of water a day.
• Eat more fruits & veggies.

I’m still doing all 3, and it’s crazy.  I do feel better, but I’ve never used the bathroom so much in my life.

Plus, waking up at 2am to visit that room … waking me out of a sound sleep … will it ever end?

I want to know what NY Resolutions YOU are holding on to, and proudly at that.

Let’s talk about it today, after 3pm.

Harder than I thought

On the surface, drinking eight glasses of water a day seems easy.  Right?  Wrong.

I had success yesterday, but I’ve never peed so much in my life.  Seriously!  Plus, I had to consciously be thinking, “OK, another hour, I need another glass.  Maybe if I break them into half-glasses, it’ll be easier?”

Regardless, I haven’t felt that good, as a whole, in a long time.  I’m already on glass #3 today (or is it 4?).

Speaking of success, Roy had a great pediatrician’s visit this morning for his 15-month check-up.  Amy & Delores there are big fans of the show, and usually give me a “happy visit” sticker too.  I don’t ask for them, really.  *wink*

By the way, do you remember the last time you lied to someone to spare their feelings?  Your spouse?  Your child?

I’ve got a fun story to share … let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Day 3, and still rolling

Today is Day 3 of my New Years’ resolutions, although I think of more importance, it’s the first year I’ve ever really done them.

But … day 3, and I’m still AOK.  I did add one more to the list, though — drinking *8* eight-ounce glasses of water a day.  Jill’s been on me for years to do it, but I never saw the point.  I know, I know.

Strangely enough, I’ve had 4 glasses so far today (it’s about 12:30pm), and I actually *feel* better than I have in a long time.

Glass of water right out of bed, still my cup of DD coffee, and more water.

Have you already given up on any NY resolutions?  Need a little encouragement? 

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.  On US*99.5!