Longing for Spring

This quote kind of sums it up for me!

“It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”  -Mark Twain

The Wonder of You

Here’s a one minute video of Deepak Chopra available through the The Institute for Noetic Sciences.  Even though this video is only a minute long, I found it very profound and had to spend a few minutes taking in what was said.  See for yourself:

Pretending

One of my favorite snarky things to say to my husband when he’s being particularly idealistic is to say, “it’s healthy to have fantasies!”  Well, I’m eating my own words because there is a snow storm today (yes, it’s almost the end of February) and I’m pretending it’s like this outside:

Our Cherry Tree

Playing With Photoshop

I was playing with photoshop today and modified a photo of a flower.  I would have no way of recreating the adjusted image because I really don’t know what I’m doing.  Anyway, it was fun!

Playing With Photoshop

Having A Space To Call Your Own

Ever since my husband has been out of work, I’ve had to share my office and the only  computer in the house with him.  Since previous employers provided his workstation and/or laptop, there really wasn’t a need for him to use our home workstation.  And truthfully, I became quite possessive of it!  Except for work and blogging, I didn’t realize how much I used the internet for my daily activities like looking up recipes, googling a phone number, getting directions, etc.

So you may imagine my horror (horror used only for emphasis purposes!!) when I needed to get on the internet right away and there would be a warm body sitting in my chair.  Evidently I don’t like sharing my toys….or at least that’s what I initially thought.

Once my husband decided to create his own consulting business, it was obvious he needed a dedicated space.  I asked him to think about where he wanted his office to be.  Initially, he thought of creating it in his special reading room (I can visit but’s its definitely his room!)  I also offered up my space as it’s on the main floor of the home.  Since he is the major bread winner, I asked him to choose what was best for him.  Turns out he wanted his office in the finished basement where he’d have lots of room and privacy if need be (guys love basements and garages!!!).   He decided against the reading room because that’s the one place in the home that’s just his and he uses it to relax.

That’s when I realized my office is my place in the house that’s just mine.  Turns out I can share my toys….as long as I have some place to call my own!  Having your own space is good feng shui.  It is a space that visually represents who you are and what you like.  Your dedicated space can be a place to relax, enjoy, problem solve, read, etc.

Do you have a place to call your own?  If not, I encourage you to create one, especially if it requires creativity and uses problem solving skills to do so.

25 Random Things About Me

1.  I was born on a Thursday, May 30, 1957.  I am the oldest of 6 siblings, three brothers and two sisters.  Both my sisters live out of state…boo!

3.  I am a double gemini which means I’m in my head a lot.

4.  I graduated from college summa cum laude while working full time.  My employer at the time had a tuition reimbursement program so I graduated without any student loans.

5.  I have changed my career three times.  First I worked in corporate America as a business professional.  Second,  I had an art business called Whimsical Wares and sold my work at art fairs in the Midwest.  Third, I became the owner of Creating Sanctuary and am a life coach and feng shui expert.

6.  My parents where moving into the home I grew up in when my mother went into labor with me.  My mother still lives there.

7.  My father died when I was 26 and he was only 50.  It shook my world to the core and I become “religious” about taking good care of myself.

8.  I met my husband at work and we started dating in 1978.  At the time, I was engaged to someone else and he was in a long term relationship….scandalous.  We have been married since 1980.

9.  My husband and I almost divorced after 15 years of marriage.  We decided to get help and have been happy ever since.  (Most of the time…laugh!)

10.  I love the water….in a boat, on a raft, kayak, or a wave….you name it!  I prefer fresh water beaches over salt water.

11.  I have done most of the things on my bucket list like: swam with dolphins, been in a hot air balloon, experienced the northern lights….

12.  I LOVE nature based vacations.  I’ve river rafted in the Grand Canyon, kayaked in the Inside Passage, done an eco-cruise in Alaska.  I’ve seen whales, dolphins, orcas, seals, moose, otter, eagles, just to name a few.

13.  One of my favorite things to do is take a nap during a work day when the sun is shining.

14.  I love Indian food.

15.  I have exercised regularly all my life and I still have a paunch!

16.  I am a good cook…and my maiden name was Cook.  I make a mean lasagna, grilled salmon with mango salsa and beef tenderloin rubbed with herbs.

17.  I am claircognizant….sometimes I just know things.

18.  I was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic grade school.  I am spiritual but not religious.

19.  We have a dog named Buster and two cats named Sammie and Allie.  Buster likes to bark when I’m talking on the phone with clients.  The cats like to walk on our heads in the morning so they can be fed.

20.  I love reading memoirs and non-fiction.  In a good week, I’ll read four books.

21.  My favorite tv show at the moment is Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations.

22.  I love color.  Almost every room in our home is painted a different color.

23.  I am still friends with my girlfriend from high school.  She’s also my hair stylist.

24.  My favorite morning drink right now is a chai latte.  I use yogi brand black tea, almond milk and agave nectar….yum, yum.

25.  I believe whole heartedly in complimentary medicine, like acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, bowen, energy medicine, herbs, homeopathy, deep tissue massage….