From Dawn to Dusk... the journal |
Monday, July 15, 2002 * Pauli and Do... Thought you might like to see a few pics of Pauli (alias Polly Wally) and Do (alias Doodle)... Yes, I already know that I'm strange. This is 'Do'.... and 'Pauli' is behind the toy I'm afraid the Pauli is camera shy and every time I put the camera up to my face, he takes off or hides behind something. Do doesn't seem to care. That's about it for today. Normal Monday stuff. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 * hoping for inspiration... Have a lot to do in the next few days and kids will be here so I don't know how much time I'll have for journaling. But I've tried something that might help. I've recreated the format for these pages so that if I find the time, all I have to do is write and not recreate a new page each day. Was listening to some women speak yesterday and really admire their attitudes. They were all in their fifties (some a little under, some a little over) and looked fabulous. They all worked out, ate right, and of course used clothes and cosmetics to the best of their ability. In general I believe they are smart women as they felt good inside and looked healthy outside... Most said that they hadn't resorted to cosmetic surgery. But in general they exercised (walked, did Yoga, used weights) and were basically good to themselves (even if just for 15 minutes a day). One even said she ate a piece of chocolate each day.... (however, I will say that she also said that she avoided caffeine... that would be difficult). They said that they had spent the time getting where they were, put in the hours (and the years) with careers, families, etc. and that NOW was their time - time to truly be themselves - find themselves - create themselves, enjoy, ...whatever (I'm paraphrasing big time). That it isn't easy to find the time even now, but it was important to make the time. I think they're right. We all still have responsibilities - and these can't be neglected, but I truly believe that if you don't take care of yourself (do the things that make you happy even if they seem foolish or non-productive to others), then you aren't really able to give what you could be giving... Hope this makes sense. Sometimes it's hard to express a feeling. Got to go. Have a great Tuesday! Rian |
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