I <3 my Ipod !
For some reason today, I haven’t felt as "peppy" as I normally do. lol. My routine got off and one thing most people know about me is that I am a very routine person. Let me get "off" and it pretty much takes me a whole day to get back on track. I’ve been a bear, today. Grouchy, growling, short-tempered. I’m really hoping I wake up on the right side of the bed tomorrow.
Since I couldn’t seem to shake my funk I started playing mental games with myself. You know the one where you go "Come on, think of something positive." etc. When I was trying to think of something positive (yes, I’ve been that pathetic, today) I started thinking about the best gifts I’ve received in my life. Totally corny, but know what ? It made me laugh and since I’m thinking about it I’m going to share some of the things I love.
Material gifts :
#1. My ipod. I got this last year for a Valentine’s Day gift. I was smart that year and sent dh a link in his email that said "buy this for my gift". LOL. I tell him all the time "it’s the best gift you’ve ever given me." LOL. It is, for real. I honestly do not know how people live without them. I’m that addicted to my little ipod. Recently, my partner(tennis) and I went so far as to buy the Ipod book - Everything You Didn’t Know - or some smack like that. I carry my ipod with me everywhere. And yes, I mean everywhere.
#2. My rosary. It was given to me by a very special friend. One who shares my passion about my religion and it is absolutely beautiful. I would die if I lost it. It means that much to me. I carry it in a special little pouch and just like my ipod it goes everywhere with me.
#3. My kitchen Tv. After Katrina tried to destroy our house, I really didn’t want to live in it again. Can’t say that I was very excited about coming back "home". Dh knew I was having a very difficult time and he told me he would buy me anything I wanted to go in (what was left of) our house. I told him I wanted a little flat screen Tv to go in my kitchen. I love it. Makes cooking and cleaning the kitchen so nice. I like to drink coffee in there in the morning time, watching the news on it.
#4. My Emeril pots and pans. LOL. Yes, the non-cooker learned how to cook and fell in-love with it. I got this set of cookware this year for Christmas and I almost can’t wait to cook everyday because I get to cook in my "pretty pans".
Non-material gifts:
#1. My friends. Yes, I consider you all a gift. I’ve truly been blessed in my life by each and everyone of you. I owe a lot of you - a lot. I think back to Katrina and all the help I received from everyone, down to the help I got in my house rearranging rooms so my family could fit in what was left. I love you all.
#2. My father living long enough to see my first-born. I consider that a gift from God. Yes, at times, I still want to get angry at God for taking my Father from me, but I do thank Him for letting "Poppa" live long enough to see Tob.
#3. My children. They absolutely hold the #1 spot in my heart. I am so thankful and so incredibly blessed to have my children. They are each so different and so special in their own ways. I love them beyond belief and I can’t imagine what my life would be like without them. I am one of those moms who could spend everyday with their children. I love them that much. (Yes, they do get on nerves. I’m not a Saint)
#4. My religion. I love it. It’s another thing that I do not think I could live without. I grew up in church all of my life, but that wasn’t a choice. Once I hit my mid-30’s I really started questioning God and my faith and my religion. I did a lot of soul searching and studying and I found what is best for me. I made my own choice and I just love it. I absolutely love going to Mass. I would say that after church on Sundays is when I feel the most calm and peaceful all week long.
Well, there you have it. I almost wrote a book. lol
I hope you’ve all had a great day or at minimum I hope you all woke up on the right side of the bed today. lol. If not, there’s always tomorrow.
