March 14, 2010
I'm sitting here in my sunny living room, listening to the sound of my heater and watching the curtain delicately sway back and forth from the movement of the heat. It's so quiet in here right now. No traffic on the street, puppy asleep on the couch. Only the clicking of my typing. I don't have a lot I HAVE to do today, but I have made some plans with friends. I'm excited for the time I have today, but I also have the feeling I should be doing more (work). I'm going to try to make sure I do at least one work thing, but give myself a break to have a lazy day.
This morning started early and lovely. Daylight savings had me up at 7 (technically 8) to get ready to take the cousins to the airport. The earliness was fine really, because we all went to bed so early. I'm loving this new schedule I'm on. Bed early, rise early. I feel like I get so much more out of my day, and I get energized early on. We leisurely hung around the kitchen, drank coffee (them), ate a little and chatted. I got to hear the whole story of how they met and it's just so wonderful. It makes me feel like the right people just somehow find each other. They seem to have such a great relationship, so well matched, so much in common. They compliment each other so well. It's been so great to have them here.
Today, I absolutely have to write this one person an email. I've just been putting it off for a couple weeks now, and it has to get done before we talk on Tuesday. After my coaching call at noon, I want to focus on that. I also want to make sure the puppy gets some good exercise. I'm looking forward to the freedom today has to offer.
Challege 62: Important email
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Challenge 61: Emails
March 13, 2010
Geez, another day that just swept me away into a whirlwind of activities. This day was all about roads untraveled...literally. Just to check in about yesterday, I did complete my challenge. It was hard. Completely pouring all day, couldn't run, didn't have time for the gym, really didn't feel like doing it, but I remembered I had a yoga dvd. I attempted to do that and although I didn't enjoy it at all (don't love yoga in general) I finished most of it. I quit a little early and did some sit-ups and push-ups instead.
Today was absolutely gorgeous. The kind of California day you love to have when out of towners are visiting and you can show off all that your beautiful city has to offer. And that is exactly what happened today. Me and the cousins met Kate cousins friend for coffee this morning in a local neighborhood spot. This was the best coffee I'd ever tasted. Granted, I'm not much of a coffee person, but this was seriously delicious. Still thinking about it. Then we just started walking around the neighborhoods and eventually ended up in the Berkeley hills surrounded my amazing houses and estates with amazing landscaping and so much to look at. I had never been on this walk before and it was so wonderful! It was so rich and so nice and we got lots of exercise. I feel like we were walking nonstop for three hours. Lunch. Wine tasting. Met up with my sister. Came back to the house. More wine. Then Burma Superstar!!!!! My favorite local restaurant. YUM!!!! It's now 10pm. Cousins are asleep and I'm in bed. Long, wonderful day.
I have to say, I don't really know what my challenge could be. I feel like I will be falling asleep fairly soon. I suppose I could make sure to respond to some emails that have been needing attention. Ok. That's it.
Challenge 61: Emails
61 down. 304 to go.
Geez, another day that just swept me away into a whirlwind of activities. This day was all about roads untraveled...literally. Just to check in about yesterday, I did complete my challenge. It was hard. Completely pouring all day, couldn't run, didn't have time for the gym, really didn't feel like doing it, but I remembered I had a yoga dvd. I attempted to do that and although I didn't enjoy it at all (don't love yoga in general) I finished most of it. I quit a little early and did some sit-ups and push-ups instead.
Today was absolutely gorgeous. The kind of California day you love to have when out of towners are visiting and you can show off all that your beautiful city has to offer. And that is exactly what happened today. Me and the cousins met Kate cousins friend for coffee this morning in a local neighborhood spot. This was the best coffee I'd ever tasted. Granted, I'm not much of a coffee person, but this was seriously delicious. Still thinking about it. Then we just started walking around the neighborhoods and eventually ended up in the Berkeley hills surrounded my amazing houses and estates with amazing landscaping and so much to look at. I had never been on this walk before and it was so wonderful! It was so rich and so nice and we got lots of exercise. I feel like we were walking nonstop for three hours. Lunch. Wine tasting. Met up with my sister. Came back to the house. More wine. Then Burma Superstar!!!!! My favorite local restaurant. YUM!!!! It's now 10pm. Cousins are asleep and I'm in bed. Long, wonderful day.
I have to say, I don't really know what my challenge could be. I feel like I will be falling asleep fairly soon. I suppose I could make sure to respond to some emails that have been needing attention. Ok. That's it.
Challenge 61: Emails
61 down. 304 to go.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Challenge 60: Exercise
March 12, 2010
It's a chilly morning here in Oakland. The sky is grey and a few raindrops have fallen. I'm on the couch, still, cozy in some blankets with the puppy curled up next to me. I slept out here. I let my guests take the bedroom, which is nice for everyone! They get some privacy and I have an excuse to sleep on the couch (which I secretly love doing). I get to be closer to the puppy as I sleep and I wake up in a brighter room. My morning feels relaxed. I have some stuff to do but I'm not worried about it. Coaching at 11, work at 1:30.
Last night was lovely. I picked up Jade and Kate from the airport and they came back to my place to meet the pets, who were much more well behaved then I expected them to be. We chatted and caught up for a couple hours before all of us were tired and ready for bed. My house is looking clean and orderly, and the smell of coffee is coming from the kitchen...a smell that I love, but not a drink I enjoy.
Yesterday my challenge was to go for a run. It was one of those wonderful and sunny days where everything just felt good and right. On my run I daydreamed and envisioned myself in some wonderful places in the future. The dog was being good and I saw Lily. I coached for a good chunk of the days. Things just felt right. I also took down some curtains in my living room that make the room dark and that I really don't like. It has made a HUGE difference in here. So much so that I am finding myself spending a lot more time in here. The quiet in the house this morning is calming. Today...so far so good.
I'm really not sure what my challenge for today should be so I'm just going to keep writing and hope something comes to me within the next couple of sentences. I keep thinking I should put exercise back on there, but since I did that yesterday, I don't want to repeat it too much. But actually, it is really what I want to do and it will be a challenge because it's rainy and I won't have time to go to the gym. Ok, so there it is. Exercise.
Challenge 60: Exercise
60 down. 305 to go.
It's a chilly morning here in Oakland. The sky is grey and a few raindrops have fallen. I'm on the couch, still, cozy in some blankets with the puppy curled up next to me. I slept out here. I let my guests take the bedroom, which is nice for everyone! They get some privacy and I have an excuse to sleep on the couch (which I secretly love doing). I get to be closer to the puppy as I sleep and I wake up in a brighter room. My morning feels relaxed. I have some stuff to do but I'm not worried about it. Coaching at 11, work at 1:30.
Last night was lovely. I picked up Jade and Kate from the airport and they came back to my place to meet the pets, who were much more well behaved then I expected them to be. We chatted and caught up for a couple hours before all of us were tired and ready for bed. My house is looking clean and orderly, and the smell of coffee is coming from the kitchen...a smell that I love, but not a drink I enjoy.
Yesterday my challenge was to go for a run. It was one of those wonderful and sunny days where everything just felt good and right. On my run I daydreamed and envisioned myself in some wonderful places in the future. The dog was being good and I saw Lily. I coached for a good chunk of the days. Things just felt right. I also took down some curtains in my living room that make the room dark and that I really don't like. It has made a HUGE difference in here. So much so that I am finding myself spending a lot more time in here. The quiet in the house this morning is calming. Today...so far so good.
I'm really not sure what my challenge for today should be so I'm just going to keep writing and hope something comes to me within the next couple of sentences. I keep thinking I should put exercise back on there, but since I did that yesterday, I don't want to repeat it too much. But actually, it is really what I want to do and it will be a challenge because it's rainy and I won't have time to go to the gym. Ok, so there it is. Exercise.
Challenge 60: Exercise
60 down. 305 to go.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Challenge 58: Go for a run
March 11, 2010
Ahh...today, today. Thursday coaching day...oh how I love thee. I just had three back to back calls and I'm feeling energized and happy. I can't even tell you how grateful I am to have the opportunity to have gone to coaching school and be in certification. I am learning so much right and it's so much fun to see how the tricks I've been learning are really helping people! I had three wonderful calls in a row, and I feel so much stronger as a coach than last week. I am loving learning.
This morning started off a bit rocky. The puppy woke up earlier than I was ready to get up and unfortunately, I got up to find an accident in the house. I didn't blame puppy, however, since it was really me that just stayed in bed too long. It's a delicate balance of making sure he gets out when he needs to, and not letting him run my life and my morning. Today, the balance was not tipped in my favor. When I did get up (8:30), I took him out immediately, before teeth brushing, before tea. We had a lovely little walk. I think he's been eating too much grass though, because he doesn't seem to be feeling that great.
I am looking forward to the rest of my day. I have some time off before my next call and before my cousins come into town. I love having guests. I get a chance to see people I care about, but it also gives me a very tangible excuse to get my house in order...which I LOVE. I love the feeling of having a clean home, tackling projects that have been sitting around for awhile.
So today I want to focus on a few things. I have a lot on my to-do list (calling insurance, handling car stuff etc), but I also want to put my attention more on gaining new clients. I feel like I've been so busy lately that that has fallen by the wayside a little bit and I really want that to be the way I spend my free time. So I want to work on that today. Also, I want to go for a run. I'm feeling like I want to spend this month being healthier and I just need to start on the exercise part (boxing is on hold for this month, but I will pick it back up as soon as I can). Running is a great way for both me and puppy to get some exercise. So that's my challenge.
Challenge 58: Go for a run.
58 down. 307 to go.
Ahh...today, today. Thursday coaching day...oh how I love thee. I just had three back to back calls and I'm feeling energized and happy. I can't even tell you how grateful I am to have the opportunity to have gone to coaching school and be in certification. I am learning so much right and it's so much fun to see how the tricks I've been learning are really helping people! I had three wonderful calls in a row, and I feel so much stronger as a coach than last week. I am loving learning.
This morning started off a bit rocky. The puppy woke up earlier than I was ready to get up and unfortunately, I got up to find an accident in the house. I didn't blame puppy, however, since it was really me that just stayed in bed too long. It's a delicate balance of making sure he gets out when he needs to, and not letting him run my life and my morning. Today, the balance was not tipped in my favor. When I did get up (8:30), I took him out immediately, before teeth brushing, before tea. We had a lovely little walk. I think he's been eating too much grass though, because he doesn't seem to be feeling that great.
I am looking forward to the rest of my day. I have some time off before my next call and before my cousins come into town. I love having guests. I get a chance to see people I care about, but it also gives me a very tangible excuse to get my house in order...which I LOVE. I love the feeling of having a clean home, tackling projects that have been sitting around for awhile.
So today I want to focus on a few things. I have a lot on my to-do list (calling insurance, handling car stuff etc), but I also want to put my attention more on gaining new clients. I feel like I've been so busy lately that that has fallen by the wayside a little bit and I really want that to be the way I spend my free time. So I want to work on that today. Also, I want to go for a run. I'm feeling like I want to spend this month being healthier and I just need to start on the exercise part (boxing is on hold for this month, but I will pick it back up as soon as I can). Running is a great way for both me and puppy to get some exercise. So that's my challenge.
Challenge 58: Go for a run.
58 down. 307 to go.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Challenge 57: Take it easy. Have a good rest
March 10, 2010
Well...hmmm...today is already just about over and I'm just now getting around to being able to write. The day just got away from me and this is the first moment I've had a chance to sit down and write. I feel very grateful that I've been so busy lately because my idle hands are definitely not a good thing.
I've been thinking a lot lately about coaching. And fulfillment. It doesn't hurt that right now in certification we are focusing in on the fulfillment part of the process, but still. It is causing me to reflect a lot and really think about what I'm doing and what I want. I feel like so many times, what a person wants is so clouded by what they think they should do, or something that they are afraid of, that what you want is almost secondary to all those "shoulds." I've been trying to strip down those shoulds, those fears, those rules I've placed on myself and really get into what makes me feel fulfilled. I don't have an answer right now, but it's on my mind. I do know that I feel so lucky to have found my puppy. I know it might sound silly, but I just love having him around. He's added so much to my life. Step one in fulfillment...check!
In addition to this fulfillment thinking, I've been thinking of my values. I believe that when I'm living in and honoring my values, that I have a much more fulfilling life. It's one of those things that I always thought I knew..."of course I know what my values are!" but the more I've been thinking about it, the more I'm not sure. There are some no-brainers, and then some that I think need a little work in realizing. I'm going to bring this to my coach next Monday. I think there's something rich here.
I've also been thinking a lot about friendship. I had dinner over at Lily's house tonight and I can't even tell you how amazing it is to have her here, so close. I never realized how much having close friends (not just close as in we tell each other things...but in close proximity to where I live) makes so much of a difference. No wonder why college was so fun!!!! Anyway, I've been enjoying having her here and enjoying reconnecting with old friends (Jaclyn...here's your shout out!).
Basically I feel very lucky in my life. Very blessed.
Challenge: Take it easy and have a good rest
57 down. 308 to go.
P.s. talk to you again in a few hours.
Well...hmmm...today is already just about over and I'm just now getting around to being able to write. The day just got away from me and this is the first moment I've had a chance to sit down and write. I feel very grateful that I've been so busy lately because my idle hands are definitely not a good thing.
I've been thinking a lot lately about coaching. And fulfillment. It doesn't hurt that right now in certification we are focusing in on the fulfillment part of the process, but still. It is causing me to reflect a lot and really think about what I'm doing and what I want. I feel like so many times, what a person wants is so clouded by what they think they should do, or something that they are afraid of, that what you want is almost secondary to all those "shoulds." I've been trying to strip down those shoulds, those fears, those rules I've placed on myself and really get into what makes me feel fulfilled. I don't have an answer right now, but it's on my mind. I do know that I feel so lucky to have found my puppy. I know it might sound silly, but I just love having him around. He's added so much to my life. Step one in fulfillment...check!
In addition to this fulfillment thinking, I've been thinking of my values. I believe that when I'm living in and honoring my values, that I have a much more fulfilling life. It's one of those things that I always thought I knew..."of course I know what my values are!" but the more I've been thinking about it, the more I'm not sure. There are some no-brainers, and then some that I think need a little work in realizing. I'm going to bring this to my coach next Monday. I think there's something rich here.
I've also been thinking a lot about friendship. I had dinner over at Lily's house tonight and I can't even tell you how amazing it is to have her here, so close. I never realized how much having close friends (not just close as in we tell each other things...but in close proximity to where I live) makes so much of a difference. No wonder why college was so fun!!!! Anyway, I've been enjoying having her here and enjoying reconnecting with old friends (Jaclyn...here's your shout out!).
Basically I feel very lucky in my life. Very blessed.
Challenge: Take it easy and have a good rest
57 down. 308 to go.
P.s. talk to you again in a few hours.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Challenge 56: Be creative
March 9, 2010
Vaughn brought it to my attention that you guys might get upset if I have the same challenge (cleaning my office) every other day. So I've decided, this week (and hopefully beyond) to keep my office clean everyday. Let's see how that goes! As for my challenge yesterday, to implement a new organization tool in here, I did it! It actually has made a really big difference so far and if nothing else, helps my office feel cleaner and more organized. I promise not to mention my office again all week, unless of course it is to tell you how clean it is staying.
This morning started off very similarly to yesterday morning. The pets were up way too bright and early, walking around, playing with each other, making tons of noise. It was unavoidable, even though we tried for over a half hour. We had to get up, around 8:30 and took the puppy out on a walk. One of the first times Vaughn and I were able to go out together, which was nice. We went a different way than I usually go, so I got to look at all the new neighborhoods and houses and daydream about which ones I'd like to live in (which is basically what I do every time I take the dog out). I tackled a lot of my to-do list yesterday, so today doesn't feel as stressful. It's also really sunny out (not warm however) which puts me in a good mood.
Today, I want to do something creative. I've been meaning to put some art up in my office, and now that it's clean, it's the perfect time. Challenge for the day.
Challenge 56: Be creative
56 down. 309 to go.
Vaughn brought it to my attention that you guys might get upset if I have the same challenge (cleaning my office) every other day. So I've decided, this week (and hopefully beyond) to keep my office clean everyday. Let's see how that goes! As for my challenge yesterday, to implement a new organization tool in here, I did it! It actually has made a really big difference so far and if nothing else, helps my office feel cleaner and more organized. I promise not to mention my office again all week, unless of course it is to tell you how clean it is staying.
This morning started off very similarly to yesterday morning. The pets were up way too bright and early, walking around, playing with each other, making tons of noise. It was unavoidable, even though we tried for over a half hour. We had to get up, around 8:30 and took the puppy out on a walk. One of the first times Vaughn and I were able to go out together, which was nice. We went a different way than I usually go, so I got to look at all the new neighborhoods and houses and daydream about which ones I'd like to live in (which is basically what I do every time I take the dog out). I tackled a lot of my to-do list yesterday, so today doesn't feel as stressful. It's also really sunny out (not warm however) which puts me in a good mood.
Today, I want to do something creative. I've been meaning to put some art up in my office, and now that it's clean, it's the perfect time. Challenge for the day.
Challenge 56: Be creative
56 down. 309 to go.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Challenge 55: New organizing in my office
March 8, 2010
Today started early for us. Not on purpose. The animals decided that 6:30 am was a great time to get up, rough house with eachother, and come in and bother us. It was ok though. It's all part of having animals I guess. I tried to go back to sleep, and I did in pockets of time, but ultimately got up around 8:30, after reading a bit. I'm feeling pretty productive already. I've already completed about 8 things on my to-do list, most of which I wasn't looking forward to. Frigidaire, the dry cleaners, calling credit card company, changing my phone plan, etc. There are still a few more of those that I want to get done today. I'm feeling confident.
Yesterday was lovely. I seriously did not do anything I didn't want to (after work of course) and that turned into a pretty lazy day. We watched the whole Oscars (it was fine). And it turned into a really early night for us too. We've both been so busy lately it felt good to just relax.
Today started off pretty stressful, with lots on my mind and lots on my plate, but after I've tackled a good part of my to-do list, I'm feeling a lot lighter. Getting up early is pretty nice. Once again, my office is a complete disaster. The worst it has been. I seriously think I have a problem. Today, my challenge is to not only clean my office, but instate at least one new thing in here to help me KEEP it organized. So there it is.
Challenge 55: New organizing in my office
55 down. 310 to go.
Today started early for us. Not on purpose. The animals decided that 6:30 am was a great time to get up, rough house with eachother, and come in and bother us. It was ok though. It's all part of having animals I guess. I tried to go back to sleep, and I did in pockets of time, but ultimately got up around 8:30, after reading a bit. I'm feeling pretty productive already. I've already completed about 8 things on my to-do list, most of which I wasn't looking forward to. Frigidaire, the dry cleaners, calling credit card company, changing my phone plan, etc. There are still a few more of those that I want to get done today. I'm feeling confident.
Yesterday was lovely. I seriously did not do anything I didn't want to (after work of course) and that turned into a pretty lazy day. We watched the whole Oscars (it was fine). And it turned into a really early night for us too. We've both been so busy lately it felt good to just relax.
Today started off pretty stressful, with lots on my mind and lots on my plate, but after I've tackled a good part of my to-do list, I'm feeling a lot lighter. Getting up early is pretty nice. Once again, my office is a complete disaster. The worst it has been. I seriously think I have a problem. Today, my challenge is to not only clean my office, but instate at least one new thing in here to help me KEEP it organized. So there it is.
Challenge 55: New organizing in my office
55 down. 310 to go.
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