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Friday, May 27, 2011
ObamaCare Yay Or Nay? The Truth About Canada!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jijuj1ysw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Goal
This Summer I plan to accomplish this
And next Spring on our honeymoon this!
Maybe I'll even get Simon to participate!
A complex mind
I love those moments when you have an epiphany on your own craziness. Especially when it runs in the family.
My evening started with a nice, long chat with my mom. We talked about things from an update on her husband who has been in the hospital (doing very well & going home tomorrow) and progress on prepping the Wisconsin house for sale, to the currently heated office politics at my office and what our thoughts are on the politics of the US and our latest big headline - Osama Bin Laden. An extremely well rounded, substantial conversation with many other important and meaningful subjects in between. All the meanwhile, I have checked the mail, unpacked my belongings, made and eaten dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, watered my plants, and done a survey of things around the house and had internal dialog on subjects besides our conversation on multiple occasions. All while never skipping a beat.
We started to talk about dreams and I learned that my mom never remembers hers. So I gave her a homework assignment to have a conversation with herself before she goes to sleep telling herself she will remember. (An exercise I see suggested in many texts about dreams). She replies, "well that will be hard; I always put on a DVD and fall asleep." This leads into a discussion about spending idle time with our thoughts. She eventually admits that the only time possible is while having a smoke, but that is still doing something. This I do understand, though, being an ex-smoker. Two years ago when I quit I realized this inability to be alone with my thoughts by taking that "down time" away. Whenever we stop and sit and look off into the middle distance, our brains hit hyper speed.
We both agreed that we prefer to constantly be engaged. Always productive and entertained.
While working, if I am doing data entry or QC, I have to tune into something else to focus on like a podcast or audio book. When she is watching a movie, she is also doing paperwork or something physical. When I was on the phone, I did a ton of things. I spouted off my list and she gave one equally long right back to me!
I assessed the few activities in which I can focus completely and not feel the need to tie in somewhere else: conversation, gardening, yoga, painting, cooking, sorting/organizing, cleaning/redecorating, reading a book (with pages), and shopping. While, done alone, watering the plants, listening to a podcast or audio book, watching TV or a movie, laying out, riding a bike, walking, or running, just don't keep my brain engaged and I go off into day dreaming or over analyzing. Basically, I need to be working with my hands while simultaneously analyzing to avoid going crazy. Thankfully, I now have a bluetooth and can gab away on the phone - keeping myself fully engaged when doing the latter activities on my own. Thanks, Mom! Genius!
The human mind is so amazing how we are all wired in different ways. Our thought processes are unique based on our environments and gene pools. Are there just a handful of "thinking types." For example, is this part of the classification of Type A? And if so, what are the other types and what keeps them engaged? Does any of this sound familiar to you?
My evening started with a nice, long chat with my mom. We talked about things from an update on her husband who has been in the hospital (doing very well & going home tomorrow) and progress on prepping the Wisconsin house for sale, to the currently heated office politics at my office and what our thoughts are on the politics of the US and our latest big headline - Osama Bin Laden. An extremely well rounded, substantial conversation with many other important and meaningful subjects in between. All the meanwhile, I have checked the mail, unpacked my belongings, made and eaten dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, watered my plants, and done a survey of things around the house and had internal dialog on subjects besides our conversation on multiple occasions. All while never skipping a beat.
We started to talk about dreams and I learned that my mom never remembers hers. So I gave her a homework assignment to have a conversation with herself before she goes to sleep telling herself she will remember. (An exercise I see suggested in many texts about dreams). She replies, "well that will be hard; I always put on a DVD and fall asleep." This leads into a discussion about spending idle time with our thoughts. She eventually admits that the only time possible is while having a smoke, but that is still doing something. This I do understand, though, being an ex-smoker. Two years ago when I quit I realized this inability to be alone with my thoughts by taking that "down time" away. Whenever we stop and sit and look off into the middle distance, our brains hit hyper speed.
We both agreed that we prefer to constantly be engaged. Always productive and entertained.
While working, if I am doing data entry or QC, I have to tune into something else to focus on like a podcast or audio book. When she is watching a movie, she is also doing paperwork or something physical. When I was on the phone, I did a ton of things. I spouted off my list and she gave one equally long right back to me!
I assessed the few activities in which I can focus completely and not feel the need to tie in somewhere else: conversation, gardening, yoga, painting, cooking, sorting/organizing, cleaning/redecorating, reading a book (with pages), and shopping. While, done alone, watering the plants, listening to a podcast or audio book, watching TV or a movie, laying out, riding a bike, walking, or running, just don't keep my brain engaged and I go off into day dreaming or over analyzing. Basically, I need to be working with my hands while simultaneously analyzing to avoid going crazy. Thankfully, I now have a bluetooth and can gab away on the phone - keeping myself fully engaged when doing the latter activities on my own. Thanks, Mom! Genius!
Tonight we discovered: The complex minds of Morgan and Mary Lou must always be focused on at least two points of reference.
Creation + Analyzing = a satisfied mind.
The human mind is so amazing how we are all wired in different ways. Our thought processes are unique based on our environments and gene pools. Are there just a handful of "thinking types." For example, is this part of the classification of Type A? And if so, what are the other types and what keeps them engaged? Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Simon Proposed!
Wow! The absolute most exciting part of my life so far! This post is
definitely behind but I have been having so much fun getting the ball
rolling on wedding planning I just haven't made the time... I gave my
page a face lift and have a new found motivation (& lots of post
ideas) to get back into it.
We packed a lunch of our favorite Bruschetta that we discovere on oir first date at Postino wine bar in Arcadia. Fig, apples, and Brie with prosciutto. Yum!
And check out this view! If you haven't been to Sedona, I suggest you do soon! One of the most beautiful places in Arizona!
Dinner was perfectly romantic. We lucked out on a private booth for
two right behind the band - something Simon honestly didn't plan. The
evening couldn't have been more perfect! Once we finished our meals
and he took care of the check I was sure that tonight wasn't the
night....
definitely behind but I have been having so much fun getting the ball
rolling on wedding planning I just haven't made the time... I gave my
page a face lift and have a new found motivation (& lots of post
ideas) to get back into it.
In Feb Simon took me on a surprise bday getaway to Sedona, AZ. He
booked a B&B suite and made reservations at a nice Italian restaurant.
Now I have to admit, I had an inkling a proposal was on our near
future and was hoping this was the weekend, but I was never really
sure.
When we arrived I was so impressed by this amazing and
unique B&B. All of the rooms have a theme, ours was French Quarter.
One of my favorite styles of decor! There wasn't a detail overlooked
from the provincial bedding and upholstery, to the architectural
accents and antique furniture; this room was absolutely incredible!
We packed a lunch of our favorite Bruschetta that we discovere on oir first date at Postino wine bar in Arcadia. Fig, apples, and Brie with prosciutto. Yum!
And check out this view! If you haven't been to Sedona, I suggest you do soon! One of the most beautiful places in Arizona!
Dinner was perfectly romantic. We lucked out on a private booth for
two right behind the band - something Simon honestly didn't plan. The
evening couldn't have been more perfect! Once we finished our meals
and he took care of the check I was sure that tonight wasn't the
night....
Sneaky little bugger - he left the ring at the suite, figuring I would
feel it in his pocket and he also knew (thanks mom) that I was
suspicious.
As soon as we returned to the suite, he grabbed my hand, got down on
one knee and said,"Morgan I love you very much. (something else here
in the middle neither of us can remember) Will you marry me?". I
immediately dropped down to the floor with him and kissed him! "Yes!
Of course! Yes yes yes!"
And then I remembered about the ring! Oh my goodness the ring! It is
beyond my expectations and desires. A delicate cluster of diamonds in
a pave setting surround three stones in the past, present, future
design. It's classic, tasteful, and oh so sparkly! Perfection.
So let the planning begin! In fact, we already have a lot figures out
including booking our venue!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Best meal in weeks
accompanied by roasted brussels and carrots
Lick your plate good.
recipe found in
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Still shrinking!
Slowly but surely I'm still losing weight!
Just weighed in at 146, 12 pounds lighter than I was at the beginning.
Wonder if I can lose 10 more pounds before my birthday in 3 weeks!
Next week I'm gonna step it up a notch with some interval running and
weight training during lunch and continue with yoga every night.
Shit I will settle for 5 pounds before my birthday but why not reach
for the sky?
Any tips? Meals/routines that have worked for you?
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Feeling amazing!
Monday was the best day I have had all year! I woke up feeling energetic, light, and extremely happy. The latter I will give credit to the fact that it was a paid holiday for me at work, but the others are definitely a result of all the hard work I put in last week. Success!
Friday was my last day on the Kitchari cleanse, a vegan meal plan I put together from research I did on Aruyveda websites. I was ready for it to be over. Not because I was dying of hunger, but I was bored with the meals and my body was weak. The only protein I was getting was from the lentils at lunch, so even my daily mile walk and 2 days of 7 doing yoga knocked a lot out of me. I slept a lot and wasn't productive at home. But I needed that.
Saturday I added in different foods, and had my first meal with meat: pulled pork shoulder tacos for dinner at our friend's house. It was so delicious! Unfortunately, my tummy wasn't quite ready for something that heavy and I didn't last much longer after dinner before I wanted to go home and go to bed.
Sunday I met some friends for the Bears game at a bar and did something I haven't done in years - hung out at a bar, with everyone eating cheeseburgers and drinking cool, crisp beers and resisted. Veggie burger, top discarded, with a side salad and lots of water for me! Then for dinner I made a recipe I got from a co-worker - pan cooked chicken with caramelized onions & cranberries and asparagus. Yum yum! Tummy responded much better to the chicken.
Monday was it - my favorite day of the year so far. Started with a very healthy bm, with no help from the laxative tea I was drinking last week - proof that my insides have benefited immensely! Made a delicious egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, red peppers, and onions for breakfast and had my first cup of coffee. Simon and I went for a nice easy hike - was a perfect way to start the day! I was so productive and did so many fun things: three home cooked healthy meals, at home; morning hike; lots of quality time with my boyfriend; great progress on an oil painting; finished the final season of Lost; and rocked at my second Bikram yoga class!
Last night I went to Bikram again and enjoyed it so much again! It is hot but you smile through it, knowing the amazing benefits you are getting from enduring one of the toughest workouts around. I am looking forward to going back!
I have so far been very successful this week with my goals for phase two of my cleanse. Still have not had a sip of alcohol - it has been 10 days. Only have eaten meat once per day starting Saturday. And for my fitness goals I have walked at least a mile every day and done yoga whether at my gym, Bikram, or at home.
Feeling amazing... Mind. Body. Soul.
Friday was my last day on the Kitchari cleanse, a vegan meal plan I put together from research I did on Aruyveda websites. I was ready for it to be over. Not because I was dying of hunger, but I was bored with the meals and my body was weak. The only protein I was getting was from the lentils at lunch, so even my daily mile walk and 2 days of 7 doing yoga knocked a lot out of me. I slept a lot and wasn't productive at home. But I needed that.
Saturday I added in different foods, and had my first meal with meat: pulled pork shoulder tacos for dinner at our friend's house. It was so delicious! Unfortunately, my tummy wasn't quite ready for something that heavy and I didn't last much longer after dinner before I wanted to go home and go to bed.
Sunday I met some friends for the Bears game at a bar and did something I haven't done in years - hung out at a bar, with everyone eating cheeseburgers and drinking cool, crisp beers and resisted. Veggie burger, top discarded, with a side salad and lots of water for me! Then for dinner I made a recipe I got from a co-worker - pan cooked chicken with caramelized onions & cranberries and asparagus. Yum yum! Tummy responded much better to the chicken.
Monday was it - my favorite day of the year so far. Started with a very healthy bm, with no help from the laxative tea I was drinking last week - proof that my insides have benefited immensely! Made a delicious egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, red peppers, and onions for breakfast and had my first cup of coffee. Simon and I went for a nice easy hike - was a perfect way to start the day! I was so productive and did so many fun things: three home cooked healthy meals, at home; morning hike; lots of quality time with my boyfriend; great progress on an oil painting; finished the final season of Lost; and rocked at my second Bikram yoga class!
Last night I went to Bikram again and enjoyed it so much again! It is hot but you smile through it, knowing the amazing benefits you are getting from enduring one of the toughest workouts around. I am looking forward to going back!
I have so far been very successful this week with my goals for phase two of my cleanse. Still have not had a sip of alcohol - it has been 10 days. Only have eaten meat once per day starting Saturday. And for my fitness goals I have walked at least a mile every day and done yoga whether at my gym, Bikram, or at home.
Feeling amazing... Mind. Body. Soul.
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