Skip to main content

Day 164: In Praise of a Good Book


http://littlefreelibrary.org/


Yesterday was such a good day!  I had one student cancel, so I had plenty of space to walk and breathe and just BE between lessons. I walked past a little neighborhood book share and picked up a fun, fast paced suspense novel called Missing Persons by Stephen White.  The author is a clinical psychologist. Great psychological jargon and depth of characters. Great escape!

I love the little book shares. http://littlefreelibrary.org/ I walk by at least one on each route! I sometimes just browse, sometimes borrow and sometimes leave a book to share. Love it!

Speaking of sharing, I just went through an online training to be a listener on 7 cups of tea. http://www.7cupsoftea.com/about/about.php/


I'm really excited about this. Sometimes we all just need someone to listen to us. And I am happy to find a place where I can give back!

I just made breakfast for my son and I.We have a nice ritual of breakfast together on his days off and then he drives me to the neighborhood I am teaching in.  Gives us time to connect and shortens my commute.  Yesterday I was able to make breakfast for my daughter and her husband too. But since he was at work, we made him a little breakfast "to-go" container. I even included a sprig of parsley as a garnish!  

I am continually working on the balance between spending time with family, work and me time. I seem to need a lot of me time, but I think it pays off with making a kinder, more compassionate person who others enjoy being around. If I skimp on the me time, it is best to not subject others to my gumpy, irritable self!

Now I am heading out to the trail. It is a nice, overcast, drizzly Portland day - my favorite kind of day!

I have been sleeping in again.  But for now I am not going to feel guilty. I did make a doctor's appointment for this Thursday.  I haven't had a check up in a few years. I think I"ll address my sleep pattern.  And my TMJ.  I've actually been having a lot of jaw pain lately.  Especially by the end of the day. I feel like my jaw is in a vice.  Probably need to cut back on the caffeine.  But honestly, I think the dentist will be my next stop. 

Arrrgggg.


But for now, the trail. I had another student cancel because of an out of town trip. So, I think I"ll bring my book along with me.  I always have my Kindle e-reader. But actually holding a paperback book, a book ENTITY, brings me such peace and joy. I can't hardly contain myself!

Happy Tuesday! :) 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Year Three, Day 58: Marilyn Monroe's Measurements

Day 24 of daily hooping. I am determined to shrink these abs, if it is the last thing I do! Perhaps I should have that written on my tombstone: "Here lies Zita". Flat abs at last!! Well I certainly hope to attain my flat abs goal BEFORE I am dead and gone! Today's video was another rush job. But I downloaded some fun tunes to my Kindle last night.  I enjoyed my hoop session more listening to the Punjabi music. It reminded me of the "Maritime Bhangra Dancers".  If you haven't heard of them, you should look them up. They never fail to put a smile on my face! I am not smiling so much looking at this video. My hooping skills have improved a bit, but that menopot has got to go! After my hoop session, I walked 3/4 mile to the bus stop. I was planning on attending the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Grotto, but it was cutting it close. Plus, I was feeling the need for a Starbucks iced tea.  Today was Iced Passionfruit/Black Tea, no sugar whatsoever.   The ic...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 274: I Like Me. RIP Packy!

Today's fruit of the spirit that I am focusing on is patience.  This I need more of. And coincidentally (or not), I read in my book Challenge: A Daily Meditation Program Based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius by Mark Link, S.J. the following: "I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, 'No.' He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted, it is earned." Well, not to sound smug, but I am certainly earning my patience award!  :) I am having a good day, however I am a bit over caffeinated. I earned (patiently lol) a free latte today at Starbucks.  On a side note, I love being a regular customer. I walked into my regular Starbucks today, and one of the barista's yelled, "Zita!" from across the room. I felt like I was in an episode of "Cheers"! I love being recognized in a friendly manner. I had a venti "Smoked Butterscotch Latte with soy".   I have found the per...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 201: "I"

Before my first meeting with "I" I had a wonderful first date last night! We had a lot on common. The conversation flowed easily. We laughed. It was so lovely, that I think I shall not blog about him. Not yet anyway. I am just going to call him "I". I like I. 😉 Today was a long, wonderful family day. Went to church with my daughter and son-in-law. Very powerful, uplifting service. After that we went to the horse races. Had a blast. Broke even. Essentially had a free lunch and four hours of entertainment. After the horses, we had yet another Thanksgiving dinner at my niece's place. It was her first turkey. It was amazing! But thank God I had enough willpower to resist the pie! Tomorrow I go for my first physical therapy appointment. Tuesday it is back to the gym!! Happy Sunday!
Post a Comment
Read more