Not So Ordinary

If you're anything like me, you end up reviewing the day when it's time to wind down and get some sleep.  But the thing I've really come to notice is how we consider our life "ordinary", and yet our days are filled with doing things for others, whether it's the children, husband, boss or household chores.  Dashing from one thing to the next, we can often become unfocused. 

But how can we change what we consider to be our normal day's routine and be more present in the moments of the day??

I've found that it helps to stop trying to control everything.  If you're washing dishes at the sink, or cooking supper at the stove, and your child comes in ... stop what you're doing and give them your attention.  It's the little moments that create a not-so-ordinary life!  

There is great wonder when looking at life through the eyes of a child.  Spending that extra minute to listen to your spouse can help deepen the intimacy between the two of you.  Just taking a few moments for yourself can reduce your stress levels, and create a life filled with precious moments.

I find that I can focus on something beautiful, something that catches my eye, when I'm doing my photography hobby on a daily basis.  Sometimes it's just noticing a branch of a tree, or the sunrise bouncing light off the morning sky.   If you want a not so ordinary life, it's learning to find those little moments that bring us joy.  

Walking Path at Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ

Take Care of Your Teeth!

 After my annual dental checkup, my x-ray showed an old root canal with cap that seems to be leaking, so I had to go for a consult and ended up having to have that root canal re-done.  Things have changed in the past 10+ years since I had my last root canal, and I was a little bit apprehensive about the whole deal.  Of course, I'm nervous before every visit to the dentist, but that's pretty normal.

Today, I almost fell out of the chair when the dentist came in and introduced himself.  I began chuckling out loud because he looked like he was just barely 21 or so !!!   I swear, the older I get, the younger the doctors seem to me!! 

But back to the apprehension.  The doc started to install some kind of rubber dental dam around my tooth, but the thing covered my mouth and nose as well.  I shook my head and pushed it away.  He was gentle in explaining that it had to be done and asked if I was claustrophobic and I nodded.  He said he would put it on, and then make cuts in the rubber so that I could feel as if I could breathe.  I decided to trust him, and it was OK, I could endure.  

The whole procedure took an hour, but I survived through the ordeal with most of my dignity intact.  It isn't my fav thing to do, but since my option was limited, and I didn't relish the idea of losing a tooth down the road ..... I suffered through and came out the other side with my tooth intact.

Take care of your teeth! 

 

New Job Coming!

 It looks like I'm going to begin a new phase of my career and become part of the Asset Protection team.  I've known that my current position was going to be eliminated for over a year now, but it's still a shock when it finally happens.   There have been lots of reassurances that I can "handle this", and that there won't be many changes to my current routine.  But that's what they told me 10 years ago when they urged me to take my current position.  But I .... evolved .... and handled the position.  I'm looking forward to a little bit of change, but at my age, I'm wondering if I can handle it if there is more stress than my current position.  Time will tell.  

In the meantime, I'm currently recovering from a bout with a stomach virus.  It's been ages since I've been actually down with something; ended up calling in sick even!  Such a rare thing for me!!  The recovery has been slower than my expectations, but I should be back to norm in another day or two! 

I'm still working on my painted rocks, but I'm soon out of rocks.  I'll have to dash over to Home Depot to pick up another bag!!  But I enjoy it, and it helps with the creativity.  I'm also excited about the 1950 Census being released to the public and I can't wait to dive in and check out some of my ancestors :)