Take Away 139 ~ Naps

I've been dog-tired lately. My job, which I've had since the end of November, is very busy and it kicks my tail. My work days fly by fast, and I really like that in a job. But I am spent by 5 o'clock and when Friday arrives I swear I couldn't do it one more day.  I rise up early every day, even on the weekends. I can hardly stand the thought of sleeping away my "off" time.  But today I opted for a 30 minute nap.  It was heaven.

TAKE AWAY:  It's okay to take a nap. My world is definitely

a better place when I do.

Take Away 138 ~ The Cure

My hubby had surgery on his thumb a little over two months ago. The surgeon said it would be back in shape in about 8 weeks. He lied. After physical therapy and giving that hand a rest, it still hurts and he's been on his motorcycle only once. He said riding was okay but pulling in the clutch was not a pretty scene.  I'm not sure if the surgery worked. He wakes up every single day to pain. In fact, I wonder if it's not worse because of the surgery.

TAKE AWAY: Sometimes the cure is worse than the hurt.

Take Away 137 - Make a List

My hubby had surgery this week and the doctor gave him a very strong narcotic for the pain. I quickly realized he would not be able to remember when he took the meds and it's important to stay on top of the pain shortly after surgery.  I only took one day off so he would be on his own the 2nd day.  I wrote the time schedule on a dry erase board and asked him to scratch thru the time when he took his meds.  It worked!

My hubby will be the first one to tease me about all the lists I make but I think he was glad to have this one!

TAKE AWAY: Make lists even if your spouse gives you a hard time.

Take Away 136 - Surfer Hair

I learned a cool technique for drying my hair this week from our office's cutest fashionista.  She learned it from another office fashion plate.  You take a t-shirt and rub your hair dry with it just like the California surfer dudes and dudettes.  It leaves your hair kinky and curly with lots of body.  Spray a little product in it and it's a cool look that lasts all day. (Note: I closed my eyes and pretended I was on a warm beach, which made my mornings so much better this week!)

TAKE AWAY: I don't need to spend 20 minutes under the hair

dryer every day. Love those new fashion tips!

 

You should just try it!!!!

Take Away 135 - Listening

I got the opportunity to sit and listen to a friend this week.  I forget sometimes how important it is to put aside everything else when taking time to listen.  I am grateful for the reminder.

TAKE AWAY: Put the cell phone away, mark out the time

on my calendar and listen to others; give them my full attention.

Who doesn't want to be heard?

Take Away 134 - Making Plans

This week I finally decided to nail down a week for a future vacation. I filled out the vacation request. The supervisor signed it. We've been tossing around ideas for months now and I realized that if I just nailed down the date, it would give my husband something to work with.  So I did. And he did. Make plans. When he hits the "buy" button, we will have a very exciting destination. I'm not revealing it until that button has been pushed and there's no going back. Don't you just love a mystery?

 

TAKE AWAY: Make plans one step at a time.

I'm always learning new things about my relationships.

Love that!

Take Away 133 - Anticipation

I rarely wish my days away or future-trip but we are planning a trip to the beach and I've been wanting the days to go by a little faster so we can finally get there. Having something to look forward to in the winter time helps make time pass.

Take Away:  Anticipation is a good thing!