Longing for the Sweet, Simple, Beautiful Things

Raindrops and a soft breeze. Sweet lullabies mixed with a child's laughter. An undisturbed nap with the warmth of the sun. There are just a few simple pleasures in life that when you think about them you can instantly feel your heart warm, if even just a little.

I'm enjoying the challenges life is presenting at the moment, but they do register at quite an energy-draining level. I long for the days of little worries, sleeping in on Sundays and just lavishing yourself with personal joys, like a great movie and a splended dinner.

Last night D and I watched Music & Lyrics. While the movie itself was rather lackluster, I did have to admire that Hugh Grant is really like a fine wine, he's getting better with age. I do hope he comes out with more roles like in Love Actually though, as L&M was a redundancy of past characters (even the dancing).

One movie I've seen recently that was rather divine was Stardust. Fantasy, decent acting, but just an intriguing story. I wish my imagination would come up with a splendid fantasy novel, but alas, I'm having severe writer's block, as of late.

Perhaps when I rediscover some sweet, simple beautiful things the writers block will dissapate.

Delinquency

I apologize up front for my blogging delinquency. Life has been rather veering on the crazy loco hectic side at the moment and I'm just trying to make sure I don't fall off the side of the mountain. (I'm not necessarily one to stay the course, but definitely want to keep my head above water.)

Right now I'm trying to propose a strategic plan at work, get in tip top shape, enjoy movies, and relish my family. I'll get better at the blogging, I swear!

Envy

Envy is a very dangerous thing.
It destroys friendship.
It makes people take each other for granted.
It causes immaturity to sparkle at the top.
It causes stomach aches.
It results in tears.

When one person tries to rise above, but the other defaults -- then when is it the right time to give up?

Well, my dear friend who's stuck in a hard place right now. I wish you all the luck in a happy choice and disposing of the dark energy around you.

Where has the month gone by?

Sorry, I didn't realize I had been absent for almost 20 days. I guess that's what the holiday season can do to you. The last two days have been spent with family, being merry and bright, full of holly jolly. We started the festivities on Monday evening at my sister's. It was filled with a usual small dosage of family drama. She put on a good menu, but was stuck in the kitchen for most of it. K overdosed on cheese - I think he had 4 or 5 goat cheese balls - the little man loves cheese, but I think he'll pay for it when he cannot expel the cheese in a timely fashion. We stayed until 10ish - which was two hours past his bedtime. He did well for the most part, with just a small breakdown at the end. I wish my parents would just understand that they need to give him 15 minutes to adjust to his surroundings and then he'll be just fine. But sometimes in their anxious joy to see him, they forget - causing a small tantrum to break out and mommy needing to come to the rescue.

The second day was a very long day at the hubby's family. We started late morning with presents and caramel rolls (you can't go wrong with caramel rolls). K enjoyed opening his gifts, following his cousins around and playing in the snow. Then we had a great break until dinner - folks were supposed to arrive at 3, and I think everyone was able to get there by 4 - due to the fabulous snowfall. We opened gifts - receiving mucho duplicatos - and then ate dinner at 6. It was a long day, but full of good cheer and family.

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and joyous new year!

Burning Sensation

The frigid temperatures have been a shock to my old system. The cold is so bitter that when you inhale it feels as though all the tiny hairs in your nostril have been lit on fire and are burning away the inside of your nose.

The day of the first snow during the week was laughable. I went out to catch my bus after work and their were mobs (I mean MOBS) of people waiting on the corner. Most people ended up spending at least an hour waiting to get on a bus. It was ridiculous. By the time I finally got home, my feet were so frozen they felt like they were in flames.

I love snow - I prefer winter apparel - but I could do without the burning.