Of course that doesn't mean much, I mean, most "techies" find it easier to fix the problem rather than teach how to fix the problem. Today I actually went to the blog help center. For some reason I wasn't able to change the layout of my blog, and usually I can figure these things out for myself, but it wasn't happen' this morning. So 8 hours after I posted a question some nice guy tells me how to fix it. No, it wasn't my husband, but an anonymous stranger from the far reaches of the internet. Now I can change the look of my blog again. So happy! Although not happy enough to tell what the problem was (so embarrassingly simple).
Having said all that...
This new background kinda reminds me of Sacramento in the winter...all rainy and strangely beautiful!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thoughts about "stuff"
If you want a good haircut don't go to someone whose hair looks bad.
If you want financial advice don't ask a poor person.
If you want parenting advice ask someone whose kids are successful (not necessarily rich, just good kids that don't get into trouble and know how to enjoy life)
If you want couples advice don't ask a divorced person.
If you want school advice don't ask and uneducated person.
If you want advice on how to live a happy life don't ask a sad person.
Lot's of don't s, I know, but it seems like so many people get caught up in the here-and-now they fail to see the larger picture. As I always tell Jessica and Andrew, when you want something, figure out what it takes to achieve it, and then work out a plan on how to get it. You can't get an A by not doing homework and studying. Kids won't be great kids if the parent does not have expectations, or if there are no limits set. It's okay to say no. It's okay to not buy them everything. A teacher asked us last month how we ended up with two great kids, and we said "family dinner". Invest in them with time, not stuff. Really, that's the most important thing we can give our children, the gift of ourselves.
If you want financial advice don't ask a poor person.
If you want parenting advice ask someone whose kids are successful (not necessarily rich, just good kids that don't get into trouble and know how to enjoy life)
If you want couples advice don't ask a divorced person.
If you want school advice don't ask and uneducated person.
If you want advice on how to live a happy life don't ask a sad person.
Lot's of don't s, I know, but it seems like so many people get caught up in the here-and-now they fail to see the larger picture. As I always tell Jessica and Andrew, when you want something, figure out what it takes to achieve it, and then work out a plan on how to get it. You can't get an A by not doing homework and studying. Kids won't be great kids if the parent does not have expectations, or if there are no limits set. It's okay to say no. It's okay to not buy them everything. A teacher asked us last month how we ended up with two great kids, and we said "family dinner". Invest in them with time, not stuff. Really, that's the most important thing we can give our children, the gift of ourselves.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The signs of old age...
I forgot to put something on my mental checklist, and now that I've remembered the timing has put me back a few days. Ugh! Do NOT like that. There's been so much going on and trying to keep track of it all has really frazzled me. How did I work full time and go to school full time? Man, I must not have got anything done (although, I know I did, I just can't get it done now). Having said all that...Jessica's been filling out her college apps (which, by the way, are NOT due all at the same time, which means for the serious procrastinator (her) it's dragged out foreverrrrrrr)and Andrew's been working on a couple of school/scout things that are due. Why do I feel the need to organize?? Yes, I know that they are supposed to take care of certain things themselves, but as parents that's what we do; we teach our kids how to manage time, how to talk to adults, how to fill out applications, how to send thank-you notes, and all the organizational *stuff* that goes with being a successful adult. I just wish it didn't have to be done at the same time.
Okay, ranting done.
The Boy Scout Christmas party is next week and I forgot to check the shed for paper supplies (per the mention above). Not really a big deal in the whole scope of things, but I do like to at least appear like I know what I'm doing. It's all good, though, I've got the pizzas ready to order (20), and a list of sodas to get at the store (20 2 liter). I even remembered to pick up a toy for the Toys for Tots toy drive.
Andrew is presenting his Eagle project at the next board meeting (Dec. 14). If it's approved then he has to get it signed off by the council person. Hopefully it will happen this spring, end of April beginning of May. We're going to try to get a campsite in Yosemite before Memorial weekend, and he goes to camp the middle of June, so our timing is kind of tight. National Parks are notorious for selling out of campsites within minutes. Joe and I will both be manning the phones on January 15th (first day to call).
It's been frosty on the ground the last few mornings. One of the trees in our backyard is just now changing color. I fear this will be a long winter.
Christmas is in just over 3 weeks. Have not even started shopping yet. Of course, no one in this house has bothered to put up a list. Besides, how much "stuff" does one person need?
I'm off to work out now. Weights and running today. blah!
Okay, ranting done.
The Boy Scout Christmas party is next week and I forgot to check the shed for paper supplies (per the mention above). Not really a big deal in the whole scope of things, but I do like to at least appear like I know what I'm doing. It's all good, though, I've got the pizzas ready to order (20), and a list of sodas to get at the store (20 2 liter). I even remembered to pick up a toy for the Toys for Tots toy drive.
Andrew is presenting his Eagle project at the next board meeting (Dec. 14). If it's approved then he has to get it signed off by the council person. Hopefully it will happen this spring, end of April beginning of May. We're going to try to get a campsite in Yosemite before Memorial weekend, and he goes to camp the middle of June, so our timing is kind of tight. National Parks are notorious for selling out of campsites within minutes. Joe and I will both be manning the phones on January 15th (first day to call).
It's been frosty on the ground the last few mornings. One of the trees in our backyard is just now changing color. I fear this will be a long winter.
Christmas is in just over 3 weeks. Have not even started shopping yet. Of course, no one in this house has bothered to put up a list. Besides, how much "stuff" does one person need?
I'm off to work out now. Weights and running today. blah!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Absolutely no excuse!
Has it really been 6 weeks since I last posted? That seems to be a common theme for me lately. I'm enjoying the time I have so much that some things get pushed to the side, although, I have been posting at least once a week on the food blog. Also, some people use this forum as an online diary, and they absolutely should, it's a great format, but exposing all my thoughts for everyone to see is really not me.
Having said that...let me find a place to start.
Thanksgiving was fun. It's always nice to see family, which doesn't happen as often as it should, especially now that the kids are older and closer to leaving home. We went to an authentic sushi place with Philip and Yasuko. I'm hoping during Easter weekend we can hit Aldo's. Their major remodel is almost done, it's been over a year now, and I know they're looking forward to it. Joe's mom and dad are doing well, a little older and slower but no major health problems. His brother Richard and wife Ann are also doing well. They are still adjusting to life with teenagers and haven't really learned to roll with it yet. Their kids are great, as are all our nieces and nephews. I love seeing how they are all growing up, becoming independent of mom and dad, forming their own unique personalities.
We stopped at the Vacaville outlets on the way to the Bay, looking for Jessica's birthday present. We also looked at the local mall but it seems real leather is out and "pleather" is in. What's the point?? The cow is dying for steak anyway, just make a jacket out of it. Besides, real leather looks much better and cuts the wind.
The Christmas season is upon us. That means Boy Scout Troop 59 is having their annual tree lot. Our last shift is this Sunday, selling trees from 9-2. I'm glad to get it done early this year. Our cooler summer has morphed into an even colder winter, so I don't exactly relish the idea of selling trees in three weeks.
New kitten is fitting in nicely with Bailey and Sisko. He's much more of a lap cat than Sisko, and somehow finds a way to sneak under the covers every night. But it's so cute how can we get mad???
Having said that...let me find a place to start.
Thanksgiving was fun. It's always nice to see family, which doesn't happen as often as it should, especially now that the kids are older and closer to leaving home. We went to an authentic sushi place with Philip and Yasuko. I'm hoping during Easter weekend we can hit Aldo's. Their major remodel is almost done, it's been over a year now, and I know they're looking forward to it. Joe's mom and dad are doing well, a little older and slower but no major health problems. His brother Richard and wife Ann are also doing well. They are still adjusting to life with teenagers and haven't really learned to roll with it yet. Their kids are great, as are all our nieces and nephews. I love seeing how they are all growing up, becoming independent of mom and dad, forming their own unique personalities.
We stopped at the Vacaville outlets on the way to the Bay, looking for Jessica's birthday present. We also looked at the local mall but it seems real leather is out and "pleather" is in. What's the point?? The cow is dying for steak anyway, just make a jacket out of it. Besides, real leather looks much better and cuts the wind.
The Christmas season is upon us. That means Boy Scout Troop 59 is having their annual tree lot. Our last shift is this Sunday, selling trees from 9-2. I'm glad to get it done early this year. Our cooler summer has morphed into an even colder winter, so I don't exactly relish the idea of selling trees in three weeks.
New kitten is fitting in nicely with Bailey and Sisko. He's much more of a lap cat than Sisko, and somehow finds a way to sneak under the covers every night. But it's so cute how can we get mad???
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