Conversation – 18

@sheba2011

I am still coughing. Still blowing the nose. And itchy eyes. Phoned the doctor’s office and I surmise that the meds are waiting for me. Since Asisan takeout is there, will give me self a treat.

Hubby phoned me this afternoon. We had a wonderful conversation for over two hours and had to say goodbye to recharge the battery. There was absolutely no sign of dementia. And now I think it’s his morning meds. Also had a phone call from the rehab. They asked tons of questions as to what he was able to do prior to hospitalization. Those questions and others made the call over 45 minutes. It was delightful to speak with them. No comparison to the one in Savannah.

The washer and dryer were delivered this afternoon. And as of now, we have electrical. I did not know that there was someone in our community who did that. I am finding out that there is a licensed plumber somewhere nearby as well. There will be a huge celebration when hubby is able to return home. I cancelled the electrician this morning and rescheduled for Thursday am.
That will give me a few extra days to pour over what to bring. It has to be the morning pills that are making him not only tired, but for his blood pressure to spiral downward as well. Once I am feeling better will make a doctor appointment and reschedule the MAM.

Thank you, thank you and thank you on the update of Heidi and with Adam Freeman no less. Wonder what delights along with laughter and huge smiles she will bring. Welcome Spring…..

Permission to Be Real

When we present ourselves to the world without a persona and keep it real, we offer the same opportunity for others to do the same.

Most of us are familiar with the idea of keeping it real and have an intuitive sense about what that means. People who keep it real don’t hide behind a persona to keep themselves safe from their fear of how they might be perceived. They don’t present a false self in order to appear more perfect, more powerful, or more independent. People who keep it real present themselves as they truly are, the good parts and the parts most of us would rather hide, sharing their full selves with the people who are lucky enough to know them.

Being real in this way is not an easy thing to do as we live in a culture that often shows us images of physical and material perfection. As a result, we all want to look younger, thinner, wealthier, and more successful. We are rewarded externally when we succeed at this masquerade, but people who are real remind us that, internally, we suffer. Whenever we feel that who we are is not enough and that we need to be bigger, better, or more exciting, we send a message to ourselves that we are not enough. Meanwhile, people who are not trying to be something more than they are walk into a room and bring a feeling of ease, humor, and warmth with them. They acknowledge their wrinkles and laugh at their personal eccentricities without putting themselves down.

People like this inspire us to let go of our own defenses and relax for a moment in the truth of who we really are. In their presence, we feel safe enough to take off our personas and experience the freedom of not hiding behind a barrier. Those of us who were lucky enough to have a parent who was able to keep it real may find it easier to be that way ourselves. The rest of us may have to work a little harder to let go of our pretenses and share the beauty and humor of our real selves. Our reward for taking such a risk is that as we do, we will attract and inspire others, giving them the permission to be real too. AMEN!

@kittengirl,

Here’s looking at you Kitten.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I finally got some much needed rest after my haul of
taking things to donate and then some.

Today is Monday and I am not in a hurry for anything. The worse is over.

Lady you know what is coming down the pike. May the best team win.

Sending a shout out to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I hope the rain is gentle and not much damage to anyone’s
property.

I watched the moon last night and it was beautiful. I love Taylor Swift’s Earrings.
I already asked Heidi Daus to make a pair.

Thank you for your post from last night.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I am so proud of you and all you have
done these past few days. Take your time and take care of yourself.

I hope your husband heals well this should be a load off your shoulders.

On to the North when the time is right for both of you.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I hope you loved looking at the moon last night as I did.

What a beautiful night last night was not a cloud in the sky.

OZ is beautiful today get this we are almost at 50 degrees we are having a heat wave.

I love your saying in your post from last night.

I did so much this weekend I am still at it but not as much. I slept really well after seeing
the moon what a sight.

@loaf,

Good day Loaf and I hope all is well in your corner of the world. Miss ya.

Living Glow Rechargeable LED Cabinet Lights 2-pack with 2 Remotes
713-999

Living Glow Ultra-Bright 360-Degree Light w/Motion and Battery Backup
787-488

Available in six colors.

Living Glow 4-pack Rechargeable Color-Changing LED Motion Lights
822-115

Available in six colors.

I want these earrings.

Taylor Swift “made the whole place shimmer” at the Grammys on Sunday night, sparkling in a heavy set of Lorraine Schwartz jewels that reportedly cost close to $3 million. The jewels made for a striking red carpet look, paired with a bejeweled midnight blue Robert Cavalli set as an obvious reference to her latest album “Midnights.”

Swift’s earrings were her statement piece of the night, though. According to a press release provided by Lorraine Schwartz, her bold dangle earrings boast over 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraibas and diamonds. Coupled with her sapphire and diamond rings, the “Bejeweled” singer served up her classic Swift glamour, which she was able to show off from her front row seat while dancing along to the jam-packed lineup of performances.