Meeting with Coach today

I went to see my mentor or life coach or whatever you want to call it today. I am working on making some positive changes but when will I see those changes? It has been 2 weeks but it seems life forever. Baby steps, baby steps. I want giant steps! I must keep focused. I have been doing the homework given to me. I actually obsessive about what is told to me but I need to put the theory into practice and I am having a difficult time doing it! "Falling on the sword" and "playing dumb" isn't something, which comes easy for me. Willing to want it is one thing. It has cost several thousands of dollars for me to speak to this man and I want to see results and I want to see them now. I just hope I can make the changes I so desperate need and want and continue to be the person I need to be in my role at work. I don't want to disappointment myself.

More Pumpkin Carving Pictures

Pumpkin Carving

This was our first pumpkin carving. I carved the cat and my brother Paul carved the skull. It was really fun and I hope we get a chance to get this every year. I was really surprised at how easy it was to do. Next year, I am going to try something more difficult.

Size 12 Freak

I am looking online for a cute pair of shoes. In my size, there seems to be numerous amounts of freak shoes. Now, I am not saying only freaks wear these, but why then does the heading of the ads of these shoes state this information? I just wanted a cute pair of "no heeled" mary janes to wear this winter. What I found opened my eyes to the extreme.

My Favorite Person

My favorite child in the entire world is sick. She has been feeling a little ill for the last few days. Last night she had a 103 degree temp and just rested on the couch. It hurts me so when she isn't well. When the one you love is sick and there isn't anything you can do for them it hurts.

Costume party has been post-phoned until next Saturday.

Calm and Rational?

What Your Sleeping Position Says

You are calm and rational. You are also giving and kind - a great friend. You are easy going and trusting. However, you are too sensible to fall for mind games.

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

The Paradox

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems; more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; big men and small character; steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce; fancier houses but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember to say "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Dr. Bob Moorehead is former pastor of Seattle's Overlake Christian Church. He retired in 1998 after 29 years in that post. The essay appeared in 'Words Aptly Spoken,' Dr. Moorehead's 1995 collection of prayers, homilies, and monologues used in his sermons and radio broadcasts.

Ain't We's Pretty?

My brother brought home some funny glasses and teeth. I haven't laughed so hard in awhile. These glasses and teeth completely and totally changes your appearance. It is unbelievable how different you really look with and without wearing them! I recommend anyone to try a different look and then take pictures of yourself. It is a fun experience and will make generations to come wonder what the hell happened to us.

Pumpkin Patch

Went to the pumpkin patch today with sister-in-law, her mother, her brother, my brother and my niece. It was fun except for the attack of the bee's. One of them ended up in our car and half way home it stung for the last time...Unfortunately it claimed it last victory on my 4 year old niece's face. It broke my heart to see big tears run down her face.