Thought for a Sunday - 22 January 2012
Hi Everyone. Hope this finds you well and you had a good week. I'm looking out my window at a gloomy wintry sky. We had a little bit of icy weather yesterday and we might get some more tonight. We had nothing compared to some other parts of the country so I hope where you are you can be safe and warm.
It was a slow week for me in most areas of my life. Not necessarily a bad thing as this time of year I feel like I need to hibernate a bit more. I just want to come home after work and chill. I did get to play Bunco with the ladies which is always fun. A couple of hours of dice and socializing never hurt anyone. The cost is minimal and the food is always good.
I have been busy working on the tax papers for my other business. Lots of review of papers and spreadsheets, but all-in-all I am almost done... YEAH!!! I like to be busy, but sometimes the details of running a business are tedious. In many ways I would not change it, but sometimes I wish I could twitch my nose and it would all be done. Do you wish you could twitch your nose to get something done?
I did something unexpected this past week. I was off handling some business and decided to check out some luxury apartments I was reading about last week. When I went I realized there was a neighborhood that popped up I had not even noticed. I went in and explained why I was there and was immediately made comfortable in the lounge by the concierge while he got an office person. I was taken on a tour of a couple of layouts - furnished and unfurnished. She answered all of my questions and really had me thinking - this is the type of place I could live in when I retire from my day job. It was originally built to be condos so the structure and extra noise controls were put in place. It's the lock and leave lifestyle I have talked about over the past couple of years. After we sell the house we currently live in my best friend and I have talked about never owning again. It has gotten my curiosity up to see other types of complexes. What about you? Thinking about what's next?
It was a morning for me as I got a massage. Ninety minutes of relaxation and having my my achy bones and joints manipulated is a wonderful thing. I then went for a fabulous steak and baked potato lunch. Sometimes I crave steak. I don't eat it often, but when I say I want a steak I know I have to eat one. Have you done something for yourself lately?
I had a meeting the other day at my favorite coffee shop. It's family owned and they have a wonderful place where you can tell most of the customers are regulars and they all know each other. I was talking to the daughter of the owner and she was saying how hard the business is and although she does not want to disappoint her parents that she will not take it over. She wants to work in a regular office with regular hours and have a life. She loves the people, but not the actual business. She does not want to deal with finding a manager because she does not trust a lot of people and they have been ripped off in the past. I thought how disappointed the customers will be at some point, but at least for now her parents are still working there and the family all still help out. I immediately thought of a friend that would probably thrive in this shop with her baking and cooking talents. It's too far of a commute for her, but I could picture this as clear as day. Have you been able to picture something so clearly that you wish it could happen? That's how I felt.
I have been doing some thinking about family dynamics. I have friends that have divorced or separated with children. How do you handle the special issues or events that come up? Perhaps I'm naive, but to me, if a child is the focus the adults should be mature, considerate and responsible enough to put differences aside. I know that does not happen in many cases, but it took two to create this blessing of a child. I know someone who's family lives in another country and she has not seen them in over three years because her ex-husband will not let her take her child out of the country. She wants to see her father as he is in poor health and will return here because she has a job and wants to create a good life for her and her son. Her ex told her he would bring her to court if she even talks about going to visit family. Since she does not make lots of money she is worried about lawyers and fees. She just told me today that someone brought her dad a computer with Skype and they got to see each other online the other day. I just can't understand the vindictiveness of some people.
On that note, I will get going. I'm watching the Patriots/Baltimore game and you know who I'm cheering for. GO PATS!!! I hope you have a good week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
Two pieces of writing provided today by Nic Askew
When all is said.
And done.
And my ashes
return
to dust.
The footsteps I
leave behind me
will fade into time.
They just will.
So might I make
the most of
these short days.
Might now be
my time to
live as only I can.
I have no idea who you are.
I know what it is that you do,
and where it is that you go.
But I have no idea of how you
face the perpetual challenge
that each day brings.
Or of what it is that
hurts your heart.
Or gives your very soul
cause to wake.
And in not knowing you,
there is a part of me
that will lie
forever asleep.
Of this I am certain.
Referrals are always appreciated.
It was a slow week for me in most areas of my life. Not necessarily a bad thing as this time of year I feel like I need to hibernate a bit more. I just want to come home after work and chill. I did get to play Bunco with the ladies which is always fun. A couple of hours of dice and socializing never hurt anyone. The cost is minimal and the food is always good.
I have been busy working on the tax papers for my other business. Lots of review of papers and spreadsheets, but all-in-all I am almost done... YEAH!!! I like to be busy, but sometimes the details of running a business are tedious. In many ways I would not change it, but sometimes I wish I could twitch my nose and it would all be done. Do you wish you could twitch your nose to get something done?
I did something unexpected this past week. I was off handling some business and decided to check out some luxury apartments I was reading about last week. When I went I realized there was a neighborhood that popped up I had not even noticed. I went in and explained why I was there and was immediately made comfortable in the lounge by the concierge while he got an office person. I was taken on a tour of a couple of layouts - furnished and unfurnished. She answered all of my questions and really had me thinking - this is the type of place I could live in when I retire from my day job. It was originally built to be condos so the structure and extra noise controls were put in place. It's the lock and leave lifestyle I have talked about over the past couple of years. After we sell the house we currently live in my best friend and I have talked about never owning again. It has gotten my curiosity up to see other types of complexes. What about you? Thinking about what's next?
It was a morning for me as I got a massage. Ninety minutes of relaxation and having my my achy bones and joints manipulated is a wonderful thing. I then went for a fabulous steak and baked potato lunch. Sometimes I crave steak. I don't eat it often, but when I say I want a steak I know I have to eat one. Have you done something for yourself lately?
I had a meeting the other day at my favorite coffee shop. It's family owned and they have a wonderful place where you can tell most of the customers are regulars and they all know each other. I was talking to the daughter of the owner and she was saying how hard the business is and although she does not want to disappoint her parents that she will not take it over. She wants to work in a regular office with regular hours and have a life. She loves the people, but not the actual business. She does not want to deal with finding a manager because she does not trust a lot of people and they have been ripped off in the past. I thought how disappointed the customers will be at some point, but at least for now her parents are still working there and the family all still help out. I immediately thought of a friend that would probably thrive in this shop with her baking and cooking talents. It's too far of a commute for her, but I could picture this as clear as day. Have you been able to picture something so clearly that you wish it could happen? That's how I felt.
I have been doing some thinking about family dynamics. I have friends that have divorced or separated with children. How do you handle the special issues or events that come up? Perhaps I'm naive, but to me, if a child is the focus the adults should be mature, considerate and responsible enough to put differences aside. I know that does not happen in many cases, but it took two to create this blessing of a child. I know someone who's family lives in another country and she has not seen them in over three years because her ex-husband will not let her take her child out of the country. She wants to see her father as he is in poor health and will return here because she has a job and wants to create a good life for her and her son. Her ex told her he would bring her to court if she even talks about going to visit family. Since she does not make lots of money she is worried about lawyers and fees. She just told me today that someone brought her dad a computer with Skype and they got to see each other online the other day. I just can't understand the vindictiveness of some people.
On that note, I will get going. I'm watching the Patriots/Baltimore game and you know who I'm cheering for. GO PATS!!! I hope you have a good week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
Two pieces of writing provided today by Nic Askew
FADE INTO TIME
When all is said.
And done.
And my ashes
return
to dust.
The footsteps I
leave behind me
will fade into time.
They just will.
So might I make
the most of
these short days.
Might now be
my time to
live as only I can.
NOT KNOWING YOU
I have no idea who you are.
I know what it is that you do,
and where it is that you go.
But I have no idea of how you
face the perpetual challenge
that each day brings.
Or of what it is that
hurts your heart.
Or gives your very soul
cause to wake.
And in not knowing you,
there is a part of me
that will lie
forever asleep.
Of this I am certain.
Referrals are always appreciated.
Posted by Beacon Coaching - Marie Nagle at 1/22/2012 4:30 PM 
Categories: Feelings, People, Relationships - Family, Stress, work
Categories: Feelings, People, Relationships - Family, Stress, work
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