Good day for recovery

Been stalled for a while.  Too much time on the Internet- not enough time on meal plans and de-cluttering. Yesterday, started the rug for my future log cabin.  That set off a chain of satisfaction.  Positive things done yesterday:
1) Created a new daily planner page that works with my current tracking needs.
2) Caught up on my dishes.
3) Got most of my clothes on hangers and organized into outfits.

Used to think that having a craft project interfered with ongoing chores.  But now it makes it easier to stay on track.  Following Flylady's plan, I set the timer for 15 minutes and do three rounds of chores in three different rooms- then I set the timer for a rest and a reward (which you need by that time).  If the reward is the internet- I never get off the computer.  If the reward is the TV- we get stuck in the 'next commericial' syndrome.  But if the reward is crafts- and you don't pay attention to the timer- your progress is a clue that you've spent too long- plus you are eager to get back and make more progress- so you are more likely to stay on task.  At least that was the story yesterday.

15 minutes are up!  See you next time!

Trump takes reins of Central Park Carousel - NYPOST.com

Trump takes reins of Central Park Carousel - NYPOST.com

I like this. My favorite thing is the whole world is the carousel, so if I get to NY City in the next six months- it will still be there!
Thanks Donald!

We're All Genies

 The Flylady sent me this link today.  We're all a little short on our New Year's resolutions- so this is just the pick-me-up we all need.  Here's to your wishes!

Link to the Boomer Alley post:
We have the power to make out wishes come true!

Interesting Group of Thoughts in My Mind

Can a person move from needing this: Flylady.com and this: Weight Watchers
to having this: Early Retirement Extreme
and becoming something like this: Trump with the money you save?

Unforgettable Rendition of the Lord's Prayer

Prayer for Haiti

Dear Lord, look out for all your children in Haiti.  Bring those who have died safely back to your home.  Help the living to live- let the rescue efforts succeed beyond our wildest dreams.  Bring the help that they need- do not let disease and pestilence cause any further loss of life.  May the aid that comes their way lead to a rebuilding of a healthier and more sustainable country- bringing light into the darkness.  We ask this is Jesus' name. Amen.

Garden in Process

I'm still trying to figure out the logistics of doing a video blog- and of fitting one more thing into a life too full already.  Will not make any promises about when we can get going again.  I love writing this blog- think I will love the video or multi-media blog too- but do not want to put something out that is not worthy of my time and your attention.  Hope to be back soon!