Weather Obsession
Right now I am a little obsessed with the weather for good reasons. Caroline walks to school so I have concerns about her being able to walk the two and a half blocks to her school. We had the problem with the pipes which seems to be fixed but then I really can’t be sure until we get a couple of days above freezing. Thus what the weather is like for the next couple of days interests me greatly.
Yesterdays shoveling was what we call heart attack snow. It was a combination of snow, slush, water, and ice, which is very heavy and took some serious effort to shovel. So I got my cardio and upper body work out done for yesterday.
We did watch the Oscars. Over all I thought Neil Patrick Harris did a fine job. I thought Lady Gaga channeled Julie Andrew very nicely and Julie Andrew seemed to also. I am betting that the Lego Oscars were almost more coveted than the real thing. I wish Box Trolls had won for animated but I knew in my heart of hearts it wasn’t to be. I am glad that Birdman won for the various awards that it did and I encourage you to see it if you haven’t. It is probably one of the most amazing films of last year.
I do want to applaud Graham Moore for his acceptance speech especially this part of it When I was 16 years old, I tried to kill myself. Because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong. And now I'm standing here. And so I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere. Yes, you do! I promise, you do! Stay weird. Stay different, and then when it's your turn and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message along. It needs to be said and heard as many times as it can.
I am looking forward to Once Upon a Time being back and the teaser was neat.
Looking at the week ahead I am realizing that I have to give myself permission to have some ‘me’ time. I do have to remind myself from time to time that part of keeping hearth and home in order is giving me some time. We have been bouncing from minor crises to minor crises for a couple of weeks now and it is wearing.
I am also dealing with the creative itch. I am going to just have to buckle down and create for a bit.
I am grateful that I still have that creative mind.
Yesterdays shoveling was what we call heart attack snow. It was a combination of snow, slush, water, and ice, which is very heavy and took some serious effort to shovel. So I got my cardio and upper body work out done for yesterday.
We did watch the Oscars. Over all I thought Neil Patrick Harris did a fine job. I thought Lady Gaga channeled Julie Andrew very nicely and Julie Andrew seemed to also. I am betting that the Lego Oscars were almost more coveted than the real thing. I wish Box Trolls had won for animated but I knew in my heart of hearts it wasn’t to be. I am glad that Birdman won for the various awards that it did and I encourage you to see it if you haven’t. It is probably one of the most amazing films of last year.
I do want to applaud Graham Moore for his acceptance speech especially this part of it When I was 16 years old, I tried to kill myself. Because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong. And now I'm standing here. And so I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere. Yes, you do! I promise, you do! Stay weird. Stay different, and then when it's your turn and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message along. It needs to be said and heard as many times as it can.
I am looking forward to Once Upon a Time being back and the teaser was neat.
Looking at the week ahead I am realizing that I have to give myself permission to have some ‘me’ time. I do have to remind myself from time to time that part of keeping hearth and home in order is giving me some time. We have been bouncing from minor crises to minor crises for a couple of weeks now and it is wearing.
I am also dealing with the creative itch. I am going to just have to buckle down and create for a bit.
I am grateful that I still have that creative mind.