moon, moon, great big silver moon ....

2010's biggest and brightest moon kept me awake last night. it was, beautiful and it was, bright, especially reflecting off of the snow. it was great for a night hike, maybe to delicate arch or something. or say a drive to california because it is easier to spot the deer on the road. it would have been a good night for camping if it hadn't been so cold. but it was not a good night for sleeping. i don't really understand why i can take an afternoon nap, rare but wonderful, when the sun is in full brightness, but the full moon at night keeps me up and i want to just turn the light out.

just a random thought.

in the bleak mid winter

poets, publicists, and psychiatrists all have their candidates for the bleakest time of the year. According to one equation devised by dr. cliff amall, a british researcher from cardiff university, jan 18 is 2010's most depressing day!* with that in mind here is what i shall do about it -

1. be glad it is already 11:30 and the day is nearly half over!
2. go take a shower, maybe even brush my hair and then finish cleaning up the kitchen. ( i do feel better when i am clean and my kitchen is clean too!)
3. plan what wonderful treat i shall have to eat as i watch "24" tonight. (loving the new dvr!)
4. go shopping at kohl's and use my 30% off coupon!
5. take my mother for a ride. gram can lift one's spirit in a heart beat!
6. download music from my favorite singer/song writer ** to my new phone!
7. and speaking of new phones, i do believe it is my favorite new gadget i have had for sometime! 8. send a few much needed return email messages and set up appts for work. work is always good for brightening the day!

goodness - already i feel my mood lifting! i might even be inspired to continue writing in my gratitude journal again!


* http://health.msn.com/health-topics/depression/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100252589&gt1=31009

** http://www.coriconnors.com/

bad words

this cold, stale weather makes ones bones hurt. yesterday, as i was "loading" gram into the car she let out an exasperated "oh hell". i laughed, told her i was sorry she hurt and said an "oh hell" myself. gram paused for a moment. i looked up from having been bent over lifting her legs into the car and saw a very concerned look on her face. she then said, "i don't like it when you say things like that. you shouldn't talk that way! it doesn't sound like you!"

i kissed her forehead, told her i was sorry and i would try very hard not to use that kind of language again. she smiled, nodded her head and said "good".

i love gram!