The Present Moment

Today I looked back at when I began this blog and I am aware that I have word by word wandered my way off the original goal of this blog.
I have a similar story. My family has big annual camping trips. I was about seven that year, our family camp was set up in a clearing at the edge of an inviting thick forest.  My cousins and I were preparing to roast marshmallows. I had a goal, I would get a willow branch and bring it back to my Pop. When looking at the edge of the woods I saw the white tail of a deer bouncing off into the woods. I followed the bounce, bounce, pause, bounce of deer for some time. Then I saw a small bit of blue in the distance, indicating a pond. At the pond I saw a beaver. I sat quietly and watched the beaver building his damn.

Next thing I remember was sitting inside the camper and watching my cousins roasting their sweet, soft cornered squares of sugar. I can imagine my parents did not appreciate the worry I provided by wandering off by myself and I did not appreciate not getting to share in the marshmallow roasting. 

I think it is a blessing to be in the present moment. However, it is a challenge to live in the present moment and to set clear intentions.
Does anyone know how to do that?

Blog accountable

It is a Tuesday morning. The day began with rain and I slept in until 8:45 then did nothing but check my Facebook until ten.
My husband can spring out of bed with no problem. He was up at six or seven. I don't know because I was still sleeping and I fell asleep before him.
I wish I had that kind of discipline to begin the day. I have to sit and stare through squinted eyes and moan for at least ten minutes. I beg my eyelids to lift so I can begin my day and with out any outside structure it normally consists of a combination of feeling sorry for myself, doing things I enjoy, and cleaning.

I quit my job to move here with my husband and I have NO idea how to stay productive. So this Blog is going to be how I set some goals, and stick to them. Some things I know about myself:

1.) I am never really productive until ten o'clock. (Is this a permanent disorder or can it be fixed?)

2.) I know I don't feel well unless I am physically active.

3.) I know I need some exposure to other human beings.

4.) I want to learn some new skills. (I have a list)

5.) I know I want to make a nice dinner and be there for my husband when he gets home and have daily quality time with him.

Wish me luck.

Sincerely
Home girl