It was a lovely surprise, getting rain last night, which continued throughout the night and for most of today! Did feel extra lazy (is that possible?) so I did not end up doing any laundry. I did however finish two out of what was three loads of dirty dishes which is good :) Enjoying life curled up with a tie blanket, plenty of water, and no specific plan for the day. Very lucky... yet part of me still wants to get up and go back to washing the last of the dishes (not such a good idea because the edges of my hands are still "pruney" from hand washing a large portion of cookware/dishes/utensils -- three large glass dishes, some tupperware, and two wine glasses are all that is left so I shall "let" someone else do those last few items). Suppose I did wash more than two-thirds of the dirty stuff and that is good enough for today. Hope that everyone is doing/will do something today that helps to enjoy life
This image was on a friends F.B. page a few days back and I saved it for two reasons. One, I love the silhouette including the flowers in the hair! Secondly, the quote is something I need to remind myself of on days that are not so good. "My worth and value is in who I am, not what I do." (Have been having difficulty with working in recent months and I have been quite hard on myself considering the main reason is my health, particularly health issues that I cannot control any more than I already am. I really need to remain pleased that I have not had to return to a hospital, that I am attending appointments, and currently able to do things like go run errands or take a short walk or go hang out with a friend. It is wonderful but frustrating that so many people I know are on different, seemingly "better" roads than I am. While I am so very pleased for them, I cannot help thinking that in comparison, I fail. Daily.) So -- a different mindset, a more positive mindset, is needed on almost a daily basis. I try and thankfully many days I do succeed. However there are still many days that my mind is not able to be convinced and I am working on a daily battle with myself that I do not always win. I do make sure to put something on this space which in and of itself is starting to concern me because I do not know who reads it, nor who might in the future. Feeling a bit alone and lonely. Later tonight there is a brand new episode of "Downton Abbey" to transport me back in time for an hour and I shall have tea, curl up with a blanket, and enjoy it fully!
"Blown Away" sung by Carrie Underwood at the CMAs 2012
(CMA - Country Music Awards show)
A couple of weeks ago one of my family members kept repeating "There's not enough rain in Oklahoma" -- but they could not say which song it was from, nor remember much more of the lyrics. I was watching the CMAs the other night and realized that it was from the song "Blown Away" and I liked how the dress designed for Carrie Underwood resembled a storm (just the overall performance I enjoyed). So that is it from me today, have been staying indoors enjoying that it is cold/rainy/damp/possibly starting to snow -- yet I get to play with the dog and drink tea as well as read! Oh, below are the lyrics -- have a great three day weekend! (Shall post something about Veterans Day, no worries!)
"Blown Away" Dry lightning cracks across the skies Those storm clouds gather in her eyes Her daddy was a mean old mister Mama was an angel in the ground The weather man called for a twister She prayed blow it down
There’s not enough rain in Oklahoma To wash the sins out of that house There’s not enough wind in Oklahoma To rip the nails out of the past Shatter every window 'til it’s all blown away Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away 'til there’s nothing left standing Nothing left of yesterday Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away Blown away She heard those sirens screaming out Her daddy laid there passed out on the couch She locked herself in the cellar Listened to the screaming of the wind Some people called it taking shelter She called it sweet revenge
Shatter every window 'til it’s all blown away Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away 'til there’s nothing left standing Nothing left of yesterday Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away Blown away
There’s not enough rain in Oklahoma To wash the sins out of that house There’s not enough wind in Oklahoma To rip the nails out of the past Shatter every window 'til it’s all blown away (blown away)Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away (blown away) 'til there’s nothing left standing Nothing left of yesterday (blown away) Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away Blown away, blown away, blown away, blown away
