Uncaffeinated Thoughts on a Thursday

My sweet husband is making coffee, well actually still grinding the beans and since I must be awake I might as well share with anyone willing to read my blog, what I am thinking. Trust me, there will be no profound moments, I have not had any caffeine.

Why do I remember to do things at odd hours? I always think I should ring my parents and then realise it is quarter of midnight. This sadly, happens quite often. I have been meaning to order my son’s birthday cake for 3 days now. I remember when I wake and as I am falling asleep around 2 am. Neither time would she appreciate me ringing her up to place a cake order. Surely I am not the only one who does these things?

For those who do not know, I am a night owl. I have by virtue of being a mum, been made to wake in the scary early hours of the morn. However, I remain a night owl. I think best after 11pm. So for anyone reading this post, you are catching me when my grey cells are asleep. There is not even caffeine to soothe them. I can smell the coffee, so it should not be much longer.

So what do I do while the house is asleep? I read. I adore books, as I have mentioned in times past. I usually have to force myself to put a book down so I can get a few hours of sleep. I get lost in books and lose all track of time. It is truly a wonderful experience. My husband dislikes reading for pleasure, I cannot even comprehend that!

I have been meaning to post this, see something else I forgot! It is Book Bloggers Appreciation Week and there are some fantastic contests going on, as well as reviews and interviews. Information can be found here at BBAW! Better late then never.

As I have mentioned loving the aroma of my coffee and have mentioned on more then one occasion, my love for food, I figure I shall share a fact about myself. I detest the smell of food cooking. Odd for someone who loves to eat, but there it is.

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Uncaffeinated Thoughts

As a child my all time favourite book was A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the Pooh. I still have my copy and trust me, it is old. Already I imagine some of you, my dear readers, are wondering where this is going. I do not blame you. I myself wonder.

This morning, as I poured the boiling water into the French Press, and the wonderful aroma began to waft up from the carafe, I began recalling lines from my beloved childhood book.

Apparently even before coffee I do indeed have at least one functioning brain cell. That one functioning brain cell brought to mind Winnie-the-Pooh (who was also a bear of very little brains) and the following lines between Rabbit and Pooh.

“I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit. “No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.”
~Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A.Milne

That is exactly what happened to me when I began this post! Something happened to it along the way.

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Uncaffeinated Thoughts

For those stopping by my blog, thank you for taking the time to read the thoughts that go through my brain while I await for the coffee to be finished steeping. For those wondering, the coffee must steep 4 minutes.

It dawned on me that for the 24 years I have been a licensed driver (did everyone just quickly do the math to catch my age?), I have usually been left without a car. The High School/College years were not a big deal, I found ways to get to classes and work. Those early years of marriage we took public transport and turns with the car. Then the kids arrived and I had the car most of the time, since I did have the three young kids to cart around. The fun years. Then it switched, the kids were school age and DH could no longer bus it to work so once again and I was without a car. We have only been a two car family since 2002, when it became an absolute necessity. The boys resume HS tomorrow and again, I shall be home, without a car. Surely one did not expect there to be a point?

Spam. No, not the kind one can eat, rather the annoying stuff my email usually does a good job filtering out. I glanced at it and if I am understanding my spam clearly; taking in the amount of caffeine, green tea, colourful fruit and vegetables I consume, I should be a negative weight.

Speaking of weight, Darling Husband, if you are reading this, our scale is broken. I know you think it is not, but sweetie, it is. Unless the spam is correct, I did not shed 25 pounds overnight! Maybe the coffee, green tea, fruits and veg are working…

Why oh why is there not one effective medicine to rid me of pain? It is a rhetorical question. I ponder it often.

Finally, ah the coffee smells divine, why do I feel sad when someone decides to unsubscribe from my feed? Am I so insecure that I feel every one must like me? Or is it I cannot stand not knowing why a person chose to unsubscribe? Which in and of itself is an insecurity.


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Uncaffeinated Thoughts

It is a rainy Thursday Morning and I thought I would share what is running through my uncaffeinated brain this morning.

* Freshly ground coffee smells divine. Only four more minutes and the wonderful beverage shall be mine. My grey cells know this and anticipate the deep, dark, strong brew.
* We survived all the tornadic activity that surrounded us yesterday afternoon, evening, and into wee hours of the morning. For the record, I am terrified of tornadoes.
* Sheldon is growing at an alarmingly fast rate. His personality is sweet and he is brilliant pet. Now if he would just learn to love his veggies as much as his crickets, I could save a small fortune.
* The twinks are currently at the High School changing their schedules. Their older brother did this earlier in the week, a perk of being an upperclassman. It took him the better part of a day, I dread how many texts I may potentially receive from the twinks. They are only switching out Fine Arts classes, it should be simple. Trust me, I am thrilled I do not work in that office!
* The shy twin is taking drama/theatre I. I am proud, surprised, and a wee bit worried for him. Thankfully he does not read my blog.
* The outgoing twin is taking Art I. We are not an overly artistic family, so I am thrilled he is branching out. He may prove to be the artistic one in the family, time will tell. A reader asked if there was someone he liked in the class. No. The schedules are not yet known.
* My coffee is done. My grey cells will be so happy. I have a novel to finish today and mull over for a review, which is due tomorrow. I am glad it is a rainy day, they are so conducive to reading and mulling, as well as writing.


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Migraine Brain Thoughts With A Hint of Caffeine

I am back, well only for this post, yet it feels good to be typing. I am not sure why I am even pushing it, other then I was going through blogging withdrawal? For my non-Skype Girls, I have been in dreadful pain and at hospital. I am well enough today to sit up without being too ill from my migraine and I am taking in enough caffeine to make the grey cells slightly happy.

Being down for a few days gave me time to think. Granted the thought process was even more disjointed then usual, but it is the best I can do for now.

First off, I realised I am addicted to Cheese Puffs! Truly addicted. I realise there are worse things I could be addicted to, so Cheese Puffs it is!

Most people I know, who do not hear from me in days, are not phased. I am not certain how I feel about this. On the one hand, they know me and probably assume I am down ill, a safe bet. On the other they do not ring up to check. *shrug*

My boys (young men really) are fantastic and they have managed to go above and beyond the call of duty while I was down and DH was working, even with cross country practise and for my oldest, work.

Ready for exciting news?!? For the first time, in 20 years, DH and I bought a couch and love seat. With the exception of mattress, we have never had new furniture. It feels wonderful!

I have come to a conclusion that I am fed up
(snort, slight pun) with hearing about “diets”. Moderate exercise and a sensible eating plan will make one’s body healthy, this is not new! Toning up and losing a dress size is a bonus. No “size” will make a person happy. I do fully believe in being healthy, or as healthy as one can be. It is the greatest gift we can give others.


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