Love the Bliss: December 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Nani gets to see her Dixon grand-children!

I'm a little late in posting but I got to see my daughter-in-law and my grand-children from Idaho! It was sad news that brought Kluane and the kids here but I hadn't seen them in over a year so I was very, very happy to visit with them. We played, made Christmas cookies and watched a movie and just had fun! I wish we could do this more than once a year! But, here they are...Kaiden, Connor and Cambrie...and Kluane! Aren't they beautiful!!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Age Group Championships Homer, AK December 2009

Abigail did awesome at the AG Championships! Overall, in the 11 year old category she placed 11th. She finaled in 5 of her 7 events and ended up placing 5th and 6th places in those finals! So, she worked hard and did great! She's already looking forward to the next big meet. Junior Olympics is next!

In the pics is the champion...Abigail with her relay team...and Abigail with one of her coaches, Heather.

Relatively Inexpensive Pleasurable Addictions

A thought occured to me that a discussion of alternatives to less desireable addictions would be good. I do realize that some pleasures are relative...these are just some of my ideas. A final note is that I believe passions are great! But, all of us need to become the master in bridling all of our passions...or addictions.
Number 1: Chocolate...lets all eat Dark Chocolate! I have heard that it's very healthy to eat a tad everyday! Remember though...just one square a day...and I don't mean a giant chocolate bar square...the itty bitty square that makes up the big one!
Number 2: Run...get outside and run and don't stop until you want. LOVE those endorphins!! So addicting and so much healthier than alternatives. Okay, there is a bit of expense in the beginning because you need a good pair of shoes, and you should probably wear some shorts at least...and a top.
Number 3: Walk...it's not as hard on the knees but as beneficial as running!
Number 4: Read...a good book is downright fun! If you've gotta do something everyday or all night long, reading a good book can do no harm!
Number 5: Lift weights, ultimate frisbee, swim, practice yoga or pilates or any sport! If you gotta do something, exercise...again, those endorphins make you happy!! And, they're free!!
Number 6: Get a hobby...photo books, knitting, crafty stuff, sewing, geneology...whatever...just do it. I realize some of these things will cost some money, but none of them should compromise your health.
Number 7: Hang out with someone you love! Everyday!
Number 8: Eat veggies...or fruits...have them at your disposal all day just to keep from reaching for something not so healthy or that could potentially kill you and your loved ones!
Number 9: Play games...video, internet, gameboy. I've seen some people have a really difficult time tearing themselves away from the TV, computer or whatever device...but, if it keeps you away from serious alternatives that could cause harm, a little or maybe a little more than a little can't kill you. Remember though, too much of a good thing, can be too much! So, limit yourself!
Number 10: Remember that if something is causing you harm, using up all your resources of money, taking you away from things that are good, perhaps it's time to reevaluate your addictions. I think the key is to find pleasure in your addiction and not over-do or abuse it!