Leisurely Friday's

Friday's are my day to catch up day's for laundry, homework, cleaning, etc. or just chill and relax (Leiurely). But starting tomorrow morning and every Friday after that, for a while anyway, I will be spending it with my one and only Tiohahison, my 17 month old granddaughter. I was so excited today that I went to Sears after school and bought her all kinds of toys. I can't wait to sit on the floor and play with her. I hope tomorrow will be the beginning of many Friday's together.

Self-Determination and Self-Awareness

Self-Determination is a challenge in itself. "Acting as a primary causal agent in one's life and making choices". Last week I jumped in the car and went to New York. It wasn't the first time but it was one of the first times that I didn't feel guilty. I drove there and back alone. As for self-awareness, I have thought about it but never stopped on the side of the road to admire the Adirondacks mountains before. The beautiful changing of the leaves. I even saw a rainbow out of no where. I feek like I am slowly becoming Leisure educated. I would have never taken the time to "stop and smell the roses" before. Could it be working?

My Honey

My husband Todd is truly my best friend. You know when some is your best friend when you can tell them anything (good or bad) even things that your better off taken to your grave and they still will never pass judgement on you. We've been together for 22 years. He is my soul mate.

LOVE

I could stay up and hold her all night long. Grandchildren are an amazing experience. You will not hesitate to protect them with your life. If only I could put her in a bubble.I hope everyone gets to experience this at one point in your life. Only then will you know how I feel.

New York

Last week I made a trip to New York for two reasons. I wanted to go and support my friends that had been taking part in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, which I have taken part in for three years in a row from 2004 -2006, but this year and last year I couldn't do to many major contstraints I was unable to participate. I have to give credit to my 4 friends Arlene, Nelva, Lanore and Rhonda, this is their 5th year in row, and they never let constraints get in there way. The second reason I went to go to NY was because I wanted to see a Broadway show, which I have been wanting to do for at least 10 years , and I had fully intended to do just that but agian I couldn't do to bloody constraints again. I figured that this would be my chance to do it, for myself and for my Leisure class activity. Unfortunately, time, huge lineups for tickets, and the price of tickets was outrageous. I will see my show before this class is over. In the meantime I had so much enjoyment cheering on the walkers of New York and my friends. Spending time with my honey, I mean husband, while leaving everyone else home. I went shopping on Canel street for knock-off Louis Vouton and Channel purses. What a thrill, an adventure in itself. Going into secret hiding rooms of china town, up secret staircases, going into hiding places/rooms as big as closets to buy your purse, coming out back entrances into side streets and hiding your newly acquired knock off purses from New Yorks finest. What an adventure. To bad I couldn't get pictures of those rooms.

Purple Leisure - Is it worth it?

This is very disturbing video. I think this video should be shown in schools maybe kids will think twice before trying drugs.

Summary # 1

If there is anything that I have learned in the past 4 weeks, it is the understanding of the value of Leisure. For me, Leisure as a noun sums it all up: “Leisure is the basis of enjoying life”. By implementing the definition of Leisure in ones life such as, state of mind, freely chosen, and intrinsic feeling of happiness, one can only conclude that your end result would be total satisfaction. I have decided that I am no longer going to let leisure constraints such as lack of time and lack of skills get in my way from trying new experiences and preventing me from enjoying my life to the fullest. When I re-examined my blogs, I notice that the vast majority are focused on others’ individual intrinsic moments rather then my own. Although I love my family very much, I seem to be experiencing my life’s happiness for the sake of others enjoyment. In the last few weeks my attitude on leisure has changed somewhat. I have become more self-determined regarding my leisure. Both my interpersonal and intrapersonal constraints have been impacted in such away that I am making a concerted effort to put myself first. I have decided to reprioritize several aspects of my life including making decisions fro my own well-being and satisfaction that include making intrinsic moments for myself rather than what others would like me to do for their happiness. I'm sure there will be many grumblings in my household, so what, they'll get over it.

After the Viewing of Sex in the City

Well, I just got back from Sonia's. Great fun and good company. Seven wild and crazy women sitting around in their PJ's watching the newly released DVD. Complete with party favors, Sex in the City Trivia Pursuit, fake jewellery, food and alcohol. And our very own Mr. Big serving the food up. What a blast!

Sex in the City

I have to make this quick, Sex in the City just came on video today and a bunch of my friends are getting to watch it in 30 minutes. This should be a blast. I didn't get to see it when it was at the movies. Samantha is my HERO. G2G

It's Monday Night Again - Mexicain

It's Monday and we just got back form Grandma Sandra's. Another very interesting and fun Monday night dinner. Much laughter and good conversation. On the menu tonight was Mexicain. Taco's, Buritos and Taco Salade.