I am just recovering from a bad head cold that prevented me from playing golf on Wednesday and cancelling a trip to New England with the Quattrones. I have resting and taking medicine for the last 5 days and finally I can see the end of the tunnel.
This morning, I was reading an article about Earl Woods, Tiger's father. He was a womanizer just likeTiger. He loved himself and he was always looking for more. He said he made a list one day of things he wanted to have in 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 5 year and 10 years. He actually had realized most of them early because of the money he had received. Most of the things were material things like cars. I was thinking that it would be a great idea for me to do the same thing. The other thought I had was to change some of my habits. One that I am anxious to change is watching a movie at night. I am thinking there are many things I could substitute - like scanning and arranging old pictures, making cds of old viny records, writing, etc..
The other thing I would like to change is my exercise program. Right now it is non existent. When I am in Florida - Mary and I join the YMCA and go every day during the week. I gave my exercise machine to Ray LaBounty when I moved from my old house to my new house because it was too big. I should join an exercise club around here or make room for my old machine.
One of my dreams I had before I woke up sounded like a movie. I am not sure of everyone's relationship but there was an older lady who I was helping to move to California. There were teenage children and I think another strange woman involved. I can't remember the details but it sounded just like a typical modern day movie. The older woman dies and we all sit around and reminisce how great she was.
Back to the list - I sometimes make a list of short term projects and long term projects. My long term projects usually involve the aforementioned scanning pictures and converting vinyl records into CDS. I have recently purchased a new printer that makes scanning pretty easy - so I should start that sooner than later. My computer has some problems with sound that I have not been able to resolve with free software. There are commercial setups that you can buy that do not require a computer but they are fairly expensive. The other long term goal is to try painting. There are lessons at the Senior Center but I have not started it yet. I have been taking piano lessons and I enjoy it very much. I am at the stage where it is becoming more difficult - playing left hand and coordinating the right hand with the right timing. I am also practicing my accordion - hoping to get good enough to entertain at nursing and senior homes. I have a pretty big repertoir of christmas songs. I am hoping to get the right key and sounds to actually sing along with the music so I can get people to join in.
The other thing Mary and I need to do is plan our next trips. We went to Europe this year and visited Janneke in the Netherlands and Mary's 2nd cousins in the Alsace region of France. We were treated royally and look forward to several of them visiting us in the US. We have not been to Arkansas in many years where our good friends, Andy and Janet are living. We used to get together at least once every two years but things have been hectic. I think we probably need to plan a cross country trip that covers Arkansas, Colorado and Michigan. We have also been thinking about seeing other continents but not sure which one. I would like to see Asia - China or Japan. Mary has mentioned South America - Belize where our good friends Don and Rita Barber have ventured many times. Australia and New Zealand are possibilities but they seem very far and expensive.
The other issue I have been struggling with is my commitment to helping others. I have joined Kiwanis and I enjoy participating in activities but I do not enjoy the luncheons and I do not feel I can be more involved because I am gone for 3 months. We should look into RSVP or Meals on Wheels but it is something that requires a commitment and I am not sure I am ready for that.
Till another day....
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