Conversation – 16

Cool
Song by Gwen Stefani

It’s hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life
Passes things, get more comfortable
Everything is going right
And after all the obstacles
It’s good to see you now with someone else
And it’s such a miracle that
You and me are still good friends
After all that we’ve been through
I know we’re cool
I know we’re cool
We used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain
Remember Harbor Boulevard
The dreaming days where the mess was made
Look how all the kids have grown, oh
We have changed but we’re still the same
After all that we’ve been through
I know we’re cool
I know we’re cool
Yeah, I know we’re cool
And I’ll be happy for you
If you can be happy for me
Circles and triangles
And now we’re hanging out with your new girlfriend
So far from where we’ve been
I know we’re cool
I know we’re cool
C-cool, uh uh
I know we’re cool, uh uh
Yeah, I know we’re cool
C-cool, yeah
I know we’re cool, yeah

Gwen Stefani
“Wind It Up”

High on the hills with the lonely goatherd, lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo
Yodell back with the girl and goatherd, lay-od-lay-od-low

Wind it up
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low

(Yeah)
This is the key that makes us wind up
When the beat comes on, the girls all line up
And the boys all look, but no, they can’t touch
But the girls want to know why the boys like us so much

They like way we dance, they like the way we work
They like the way the L.A.M.B. is going ‘cross my shirt
They like the way my pants, it compliments my shape (She’s crazy, right?)
They like the way we react everytime we dance

Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up, and don’t stop till your time is up
Get in line now

Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low

You’ve got to let the beat get under your skin
You’ve got to open up, and let it all in
But see, once it gets in, the poppin’ begins
And then you find out, why all the boys stare

They’re trying to bite our style
Trying to study our approach
They like the way we do it, so original
I guess that they are slow, so they should leave the room
This beat is for the clubs, and cars that go

Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up, and don’t stop till your time is up
Get in line now

Uh, uh, uh, wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
(Ya’ll ready)

Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low

Uh huh, it’s your moment
Uh huh, come on girl, you know you own it
Uh huh, you know your key is still tick-tockin’
yeah, and you know they’re watchin’

Get it girl, get it, get it girl
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
To the front, to the side,
To the back, but don’t let him ride

Keep goin’ girl, it’s your night
Don’t let him steal your light
I know he thinks you’re fine and stuff
But does he know how to wind you up?
(Come on)

Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low, hey!

4 in the Morning
Gwen Stefani

Waking up to find another day
The moon got lost again last night
But now the sun has finally had its say
I guess I feel alright
But it hurts when I think
When I let it sink in
It’s all over me
I’m lying here in the dark
I’m watching you sleep, it hurts a lot
And all I know is
You’ve got to give me everything
Nothing less cause
You know I give you all of me
I give you everything that I am
I’m handin’ over everything that I’ve got
‘Cause I wanna have a really true love
Don’t ever wanna have to go and give you up
Stay up till four in the morning and the tears are pouring
And I want to make it worth the fight
What have we been doing for all this time?
Baby if we’re gonna do it, come on do it right
All I wanted was to know I’m safe
Don’t want to lose the love I’ve found
Remember when you said that you would change
Don’t let me down
It’s not fair how you are
I can’t be complete, can you give me more?
And all I know is
You got to give me everything
And nothing less ’cause
You know I give you all of me
I give you everything that I am
I’m handin’ over everything that I’ve got
‘Cause I wanna have a really true love
Don’t ever wanna have to go and give you up
Stay up till four in the morning and the tears are pouring
And I want to make it worth the fight
What have we been doing for all this time?
Baby if we’re gonna do it, come on do it right
Oh please, you know what I need
Save all your love up for me
We can’t escape the love
Give me everything that you have
And all I know is
You got to give me everything
And nothing less cause
You know I give you all of me
I give you everything that I am
I’m handin’ over everything that I’ve got
‘Cause I wanna have a really true love
Don’t ever wanna have to go and give you up
Stay up till four in the morning and the tears are pouring
And I want to make it worth the fight
What have we been doing for all this time?
Baby if we’re gonna do it, come on do it right

Club Sheba

@sheba2011

Hi there. Well, I made a phone call to our health center to see if I could also get the vaccine with hubby on Saturday. She said that it wasn’t possible because they allocate the vaccines to the number of appointments. I just have to wait my turn. Guess the middle of May now is the end of May for the earliest possible time to leave. However, that all depends upon what we are up against with the pandemic.

Sounds like you had a beautiful early Easter morning. I am sure you were scared out of your wits, but, happier for attending an early morning service where most people decide to sleep in. Here, they do have an early service and I suspect, as usual, it was held on the beach. I know that some of our Sabbath services are on the beach as well. We will do that when things are a little safer and both of us had the two doses.

No, the cleaning isn’t done. It has been one thing after another with hubby. Now it’s a real bad back ache and I fear surgery may be in his future. Not sure if we will look for an orthopedic surgeon here or wait until we are at the other home. I would surmise that with all the baseball winter warmups that some good people may be here. I also wonder with the number of times he has fallen out of bed did some damage. I may start here and then get a second opinion or more North. We shall see. Meanwhile he has been spending loads of time in bed and doesn’t move so I can do the job. If things change I could be done with all the cleaning in two/three weeks tops.

The only scary thing that bothers both of us heading North is staying at the motels/hotels. cleanliness will depend upon the staff doing the cleaning process. Some chains are better than others, but still not 100%. We’ll make that decision about two weeks prior to leaving.

Sorry to hear about Poppy. I know those thorns you are speaking of. They are nasty. Best advice I have is to try to cut those bushes as far back as you can. Pulling them by the roots is a big help, but you will need someone who knows the hows to give you a hand. Cutting the thorns is a good temporary fix. In a matter of days, they grow back again. Glad to know Poppy is OK and your neighbor was able to be there at the right time. By the way how is Bella?

@sheba2011
Howdy Miss Sheba 😘🌻
Good Monday to you. I hope you had a wonderful Easter.
First things first, I am happy to hear your Poppy is doing better. What a horrible experience for him and you. Our fur babies mean the world to us and it hurts our heart to see them in pain or scared. I know you showered him with lots of TLC afterwards.
We had a quiet Easter Sunday—Hubby, Sister and I. We hadn’t seen her in awhile, so it was great that we got together at her house for dinner. We talked and decided that we all are ready for a road trip to Ruidoso. We will leave in 2 weeks and stay gone for 2 weeks.
This is the first Monday I’ve been home. It’s so funny you mentioned seeing the Grandson. Well, that is exactly what I have been doing. Long story short, I’ve been driving back and forth on weekends to Houston to help my DIL out with a babysitting issue during the week. She had Day Care all lined up beginning April 1st but her temporary sitter just quit in March. Her Mom just went back to work and couldn’t take off, so my son called me and asked if I could help out til April. I talked to DIL and worked it out. I was happy to help but ever so glad to be home now. I’m telling you that little one is 2 handfuls!!!😂😂. He is almost 19 mos old and every bit a happy and energetic little boy. I have never been so tired but truly I loved every minute I spent with him.
Hubby, Sister and I did get our 2nd Pfizer COVID vaccination on March 24th. My Sister did not have any reaction other than a sore arm. I was fatigued for a day but Hubby had a slight fever/chills and fatigue. He was ok in a couple of days. I am just glad we all got them and that is now over.
I have a much needed hair appointment this Friday for a cut and highlights.
Jewel and Little D send Poppy their love and happy he is doing better..
Hugs to you Sheba❤️
(the spa bath looks wonderful…..don’t mind if I do 😊)

@sheba2011

Good afternoon my friend. Glad you had a happy Easter. We had beautiful weather and me, hubs and mom enjoyed some afternoon delight. It was great to have mom over so she wouldn’t be by herself. I love her dearly and worry so much when my sister isn’t here watching over her.

Poor Poppy, I can feel his pain. I’ve had dogs that got stung by bees, toenails pulled off, broken legs, skin conditions, etc., etc. I think we hurt more than them. Jake feels so bad and is sending Poppy some treats, biscuits and frosty paws.

I’m taking it easy today, have leftovers for dinner. I have a few projects this week before mom Friday. I know you are getting ready for spring planting.🌺🌻🌼

Manic Monday
Song by The Bangles

Six o’clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin’ Valentino
By a crystal-blue, Italian stream
But I can’t be late
‘Cause then I guess I just won’t get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
It’s just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don’t have to run day (Woah, woah)
It’s just another manic Monday
Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an aeroplane
I still couldn’t make it on time
‘Cause it takes me so long (Oh, oh)
Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there
It’s just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don’t have to run day (Woah, woah)
It’s just another manic Monday
Of all my nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down?
(Last night, last night)
Doesn’t it matter
That I have to feed the both of us?
Employment’s down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C’mon honey, let’s go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
(When you’re having fun)
It’s just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don’t have to run day (Woah, woah)
It’s just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Woah, woah)
It’s just another manic Monday

Accessing the World Within

Guided meditation is a wonderful way to start a meditation practice and can be deeply relaxing.

A guided meditation uses the sound of a person’s voice to direct you through an inner process of relaxing your body and shifting your mind’s focus. The voice may be a person in the room with you or a recording–even something downloaded from the internet–and it is generally spoken in soothing, soft tones. You may be guided to focus on aspects of your physical body, such as on your breathing, relaxing your muscles one-by-one, or on an area in need of healing. Sometimes it might involve visualizing a journey through the beauty of the natural world. Other times, you may be led to envision yourself working with light or energy, accomplishing your goals, or repeating positive thoughts in your head. Your guide may walk you through relaxation or motivation to help you change a habit, access untapped potential, or perhaps merely to find the silence within you.

Whether you are familiar with meditation or you are a beginner, being guided gives you the opportunity to benefit from the insight of others. There are numerous meditation and visualization techniques based in various spiritual philosophies and psychological applications. You may want to try several techniques to see what appeals to you the most, or just to gain a fresh perspective.

Guided meditation allows you to learn from others in a way that is similar to ones used by ancients the world over. Once learned, meditation is a tool that will always be available to you. Like having a tour guide while traveling in a foreign country, a guided meditation takes you on an inner journey. But this tour allows you to see and experience your own inner world, a place that truly only exists within you. The scenes created in your mind’s eye can be revisited at anytime, without a guide, because once you have seen the fascinating landscape of your own inner terrain, there will always be more to explore. 😎🌹