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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with .
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia ' ~Charles Schultz
Things here are plugging along. I just try and take each day as it comes. Yesterday was not a good day for me...I have a cold and I don't think the combo of medications in my system mixed well. I was fuzzy headed and felt like I had a really bad case of ADD. So, today I suffered and shortly...I will partake of some Nyquil and roll off to sleep. There is just a lot going on and I would love to share it, but I haven't been able to put the words together to explain it rationally. I will try for tomorrow. As for my diet program...it's going okay. I have good days and bad days, but the good days are winning right now...so I'll take that. I need to get exercising...but I am so exhausted after work that I just can't get the energy to do it. With this cold...my motivation is even lower. My goal is to get to the gym on Saturday and go from there. That's all for now. I check back in tomorrow, hopefully witha little more focus!
So, I’m sitting here at work with all these thoughts running through my head, which of course means absolutely no work is getting done. My doctor called me diabetic, but the ADA says that I am pre-diabetic. Call it what you want…I am now freaking out. Last night I was okay with it. I thought I could handle it, but now…it’s just another thing for me to think about. I now have to analyze every bite of food I put in my mouth. I know I should anyway…since I am such a fat ass. But come on people…it’s just not in my nature. I went down to grab something to eat this morning and I stand there looking at my choices…Frosted Flakes (no), Banana (NO – instant sugar, dr. said absolutely not), Toast (Ok, but need protein to balance), Pop Tarts (NO), donut (no)…UGH! So, I went for the toast and a couple of pieces of bacon. Maybe not the best choice, but it filled my stomach. Lunch will be another battle. Good times here!
Well, the verdict is in. My blood pressure has stabilized. It was 165/110 three weeks ago, now medicated, it's 122/77. Much better thank you very much. The bad news is that I am diabetic...actually pre-diabetic. So, it's time for me to change my eating habits. It's going to suck, but I need to do it. I always said that I would change when it affected my health. Well, the day has come. So, it's daily exercise and changing my bad emotional eating habits. BTW...I loathe exercise. Please keep your fingers crossed that I can reverse the diabetes and control it. I'll probably be doing a lot of bitching and complaining over here. It might actually be mildly entertaining! Only 4 more days until Friday!
Let's see, the weather here in Chicago sucks right now. According to Puxatawney Phil, we still have about 4 more weeks of this crap! I was out running errands today and I snapped this picture of the Sears Tower. It is just odd how the weather rolls in and out of this city.
On a happier note, I complained about some health issues a few weeks back. I'm happy to say that the medication is partially working. I can now see my ankles...or I should say that they have some definition back. It makes me happy and I guess that what counts.
That's about all that's going on around here. I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow, so I should have an update on the blood pressure. I hope everyone has a great week!
Another day here in paradise! It's been a crazy week. Work is completely insane. I have tons to do and not enough hours in the day. My mind struggles to stay focused, as I have so much on my mind. Here's the lowdown....
I have been fighting this virus that just does not seem to want to leave my body. Just when I think I am feeling better it rears its ugly head again. I did go to the doctor and he said to let it runs its course. Since I haven't been in about 2 years, I had a blood pressure check and it was 165/110. So now I am on a diuretic to see if that lower it some and I go back for a full physical in 2 more weeks. He will then prescribe another blood pressure medication to get it where it needs to be. They also did full blood work, so we will also be looking at cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Part of me hopes that they find nothing and part hopes they find something that will explain why I am feeling so exhausted and crappy all the time.
My boss is psycho. She and I do not communicate and I don't know if we ever will. I need to figure out what I am going to do about that.
My house is a mess. I need to get it organized and finish making it my home. I have been spending so much time focusing on work that I have neglected my home.
My aunt has been neglected by me. I am feeling horribly guilty about it...but I have been so sick and exhausted that I haven't been able to get over to see her.
On the interesting news portion...I have been talking to this guy I met about a year ago. We haven't talked in awhile, but we reconnected recently and it's been really nice. Stay tuned to see if this goes anywhere.
That's it...my life in a nutshell.
It's dedication time. What song are you sending out, and who is it dedicated to?
Secret by Maroon 5 .... to that someone who shall remain nameless! :)
I'm taking a lesson from Thumper in Bambi...if you don't have something nice to say, then say nothing at all.
Today is Blog Action Day. I was reminded by Danielle to post how I am trying to help the environment. Wow, this was a hard one for me. I am a chemist who has always believed in better living through chemistry. I now have all of these environmental conservative type friends who are starting to wear off on me. So, I will begin with some small changes I have made...
I can never seem to be prepared when I am going to Whole Foods, so I never have my awesome Ikea canvas bags with me. I used to always go for the plastic bags, but now I accept only paper.
I am a big fan of the Clorox cleaning wipes, which you use once and throw away…adding to our landfills. I have now limited my use to cleaning the toilet instead of the whole bathroom and kitchen. I now use reusable cloths for all other surfaces. (Sorry Sean, I just can’t seem to clean the toilet with something I can’t throw away. Before the wipes, I used to throw the cloth away every time.)
I have switched from the Swiffer to this and this. I am no longer filling the landfills with Swiffer cloths. (That’s a good thing right?)
I use a water bottle at work, instead of the Styrofoam cups provided. I know I am probably polluting my body with Bisphenol-A, since it is a polycarbonate bottle…but at least it is just me I am harming and not the environment.
Here are some things that I am going to try (maybe Isabel and HollowSquirrel will let me guest write on their New to Us blog):
I am going to put those Ikea bags in my car, so I have them with me the next time I go to Whole Foods.
I am going to go and buy a Brita filter (I used to have one, but it broke when I moved here two years ago and I never got another one.)
I am going to try the Seventh Generation cleaning stuff at Whole Foods. I have looked at it a million times, but I always go back to my old standards.
That’s it, that’s all I have. I’m trying to be a better person and save the environment…baby steps people, baby steps!
