During the Thanksgiving holiday, I get to eat great food, spend time with family, and even have a family nap session. There are so many different aspects that I can be thankful for around this time of year:
1. Family--Almost every activity or concept of the holiday season involves family. I love spending Thanksgiving with my family. I am thankful for getting to see all of the people I normally only get to see every once in a while. When we get together, we have a blast!
2. Friends--I am also thankful for my friends. Even though I don't get to see them much over the holiday season, I am so very thankful for them. They are always there for me, and to help me when I am down.
3. Home--Without my home, I would have no shelter or place to be thankful in. I enjoy sitting by our cozy fireplace and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. I am thankful to even have this option of joy.
4. Food--I love food. Point blank, food is one of the items that I am most thankful for. I could not LIVE without the roasted turkey, potatoes, and of course...pie.
5. Pets--Almost everyone probably has some kind of pet involved in their family. Whether it is a dog, cat, moose, or even a ferret. They may not seem like a huge part, but if they were gone, your love for them would be realized. I am quite thankful for them.
6. Card Games--UNO!!!!!! Yes, as you can see, Uno is one of my all time favorite card games. Is it wrong to be thankful for that? I. Think. Not. By the way, this subject is totally a shout-out to all of my Uno buddies!!! You guys make the game interesting, and I am thankful for that.
7. Hobbies--There is sooo much that I can say about hobbies. I love to play soccer, play the trumpet, and even rock climb on special occasions. I think without having all of these activities to entertain me, I would go insane.
8. Music--Like I said before, I play the trumpet so I can't help but be thankful for music! I love it. It completes me, and makes me who I am today. I have grown up around music lovers so without it, all would be lost.
9. Books--One of my most beloved books, that I have read, is To Kill a Mockingbird. I love the good country story of three children whose whole outlook on life take a drastic change for the better over the course of a year. Honestly, it really changed my life. I am thankful for the stories that are passed on through books.
10. Computer--Well, to be honest, towards the end of this list I ran out of good ideas for things to be thankful for. However, I do love the amazing Facebook that can only be accessed from the internet/computer world. :]
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Surviving the Dreaded Monday...
Everyone hates Mondays. Mondays seem to always be the most horrible part of the week. However, here are a few tips that can maybe help beat the "Monday blues":
1. Have every Monday be "Movie Monday". Everyone likes to sit down and watch a good movie. Why not incorporate the dread of Monday into that to help brighten the day? Go to a favorite movie rental store and snag a classic, a comedy, or even a musical and then curl up on the couch at home and watch it. Maybe even make a big cup of hot cocoa to make the evening even more pleasurable. Sounds cozy doesn't it?
2. Another way to try and beat the stressfulness of Monday is to have an excellent meal. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a good meal can always improve a horrible Monday. Cook some comfort food, like chicken noodle soup. Or maybe a more cultural meal like a spicy stir-fry. Just make something that tastes good, but doesn't take too much effort!
3. One of my favorite activities to do on Mondays is a game night. Get the whole family together and play a game like scattergories or monopoly! And even if you are by yourself, break out a favorite video game and spend a couple hours bringing up the "Monday mood". I recommend playing a round of twister, it is good for the soul and your physical well-being!
Hopefully these tips help brighten your Monday blues, and if you enjoy Mondays, use these tips for another day that is stressful or disappointing. Enjoy!
1. Have every Monday be "Movie Monday". Everyone likes to sit down and watch a good movie. Why not incorporate the dread of Monday into that to help brighten the day? Go to a favorite movie rental store and snag a classic, a comedy, or even a musical and then curl up on the couch at home and watch it. Maybe even make a big cup of hot cocoa to make the evening even more pleasurable. Sounds cozy doesn't it?
2. Another way to try and beat the stressfulness of Monday is to have an excellent meal. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a good meal can always improve a horrible Monday. Cook some comfort food, like chicken noodle soup. Or maybe a more cultural meal like a spicy stir-fry. Just make something that tastes good, but doesn't take too much effort!
3. One of my favorite activities to do on Mondays is a game night. Get the whole family together and play a game like scattergories or monopoly! And even if you are by yourself, break out a favorite video game and spend a couple hours bringing up the "Monday mood". I recommend playing a round of twister, it is good for the soul and your physical well-being!
Hopefully these tips help brighten your Monday blues, and if you enjoy Mondays, use these tips for another day that is stressful or disappointing. Enjoy!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
7 Habits...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, was a fun, yet eye opening experience. I liked the book, but I also liked all that it had to teach me.
One of the chapters that I feel that I need to work on the most is "Sharpen the Saw". For those of you who haven't read the book, "sharpening the saw" means taking time out of your stressful day to unwind and renew yourself. This also means that people like me (tight schedule people) need to sometimes just take a time-out. One activity that really helps me relax is just sitting somewhere quiet and listening to music. It really gives me time to think and get away from the stresses of everyday life.
Habit 1 however, is the habit that I think I have completely mastered. This chapter is "Be Proactive". Ordinarily, I am an optimist. I like to think that something good can come out of almost anything. Unlike some people in this chapter who are reactive and blow up at every little thing, I like to say that if even the worst happens I won't let it ruin my day. This is one of my favorite qualities about myself (in my opinion).
I do recommend this book, but only to the people who are okay with changing themselves. This is a good book for people who love making themselves the best that they can be.
One of the chapters that I feel that I need to work on the most is "Sharpen the Saw". For those of you who haven't read the book, "sharpening the saw" means taking time out of your stressful day to unwind and renew yourself. This also means that people like me (tight schedule people) need to sometimes just take a time-out. One activity that really helps me relax is just sitting somewhere quiet and listening to music. It really gives me time to think and get away from the stresses of everyday life.
Habit 1 however, is the habit that I think I have completely mastered. This chapter is "Be Proactive". Ordinarily, I am an optimist. I like to think that something good can come out of almost anything. Unlike some people in this chapter who are reactive and blow up at every little thing, I like to say that if even the worst happens I won't let it ruin my day. This is one of my favorite qualities about myself (in my opinion).
I do recommend this book, but only to the people who are okay with changing themselves. This is a good book for people who love making themselves the best that they can be.
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