WordGirl plays catch-up on spring break

Wow. It has been a long time since I've blogged! The school year wears me out, but I still love middle school kids! I have to say, though, I LOVE spring break!

Week 9 was #48 - "Visit a historical society, museum, arboretum, or other educational venue this week." My cheeky thought was "Done! I go to school and learn stuff every day!" But today, I have a date with a friend to go to the American Swedish Institute. I have gone there with her at least three times now (she's a member) and I learn something new every time I go! <Side note - I love the kitchen and pantry. It reminds me a little of my Grandma Pahl's pantry, especially the flour bin.>

My "One Thing" that week was "Call the Harveys!" I still haven't done that . . . I've intended to call them and try to arrange a get together for MONTHS! How sad is that? I suppose the longer you wait, the harder it is to do. Perhaps I'll be blogging again later today, saying that I finally did it!

Week 10 (March 5-11), I drew #26 - "Change the batteries in your smoke detectors this week - if it's the right time of year for it... if not mark it on your calendar as to when you intend to do it, then follow through and do it." Hmmm. . . that's a Louie thing. I'm pretty sure ours chirp when the battery is low . . . and I periodically set them off frying bacon without the exhaust fan (upstairs) or lighting a fire without enough tinder (downstairs).

Week 11 (March 12-18), I drew #20 - "Pick someone & treat them to their favorite healthy treat ex: Louise loves celery washed, and cut into 1 inch pieces (chips), stuck in a gallon plastic bag...  oooooohhhh!  or a bag of peeled grapefruit... mmmmmm!" This one reads like a "Louise would like . . . " request. <grin> I peeled an orange for Louie and me to share this morning. I sometimes bring blackberries to my co-worker Deb. I plan to go to Costco today and get some fruits and veggies. I'm going to call this one done.

Week 12 (March 19-25), I drew #29 - "For every dutiful chore you do this week, give yourself a little reward." I'm not sure how to fulfill this one. I guess I rewarded myself plenty over the weekend at the lake. I did four jigsaw puzzles and read two books.

Week 13 (March 27 - April 1) #25 - "Cut back on salty salt this week, consider switching to low sodium salt." Awesome! This has been a goal of mine for a long time. Yesterday, I went to a movie with two girlfriends. One got nachos and cheese; the other got a hot pretzel. I resisted the desire to get salty treats! And later, at the grocery store, I was *so* tempted to get an on-sale bag of jalepeno flavored kettle chips . . . but I resisted! I *love* salty food!!! But with my high blood pressure and two previous strokes, I need to avoid salt. I will post this one on my white board and try to continue to resist the allure of salt. I will buy the yummy fruits and veggies that I enjoy and continue to use the Mrs. Dash and hot peppers that give my food some of the kick I enjoy so much!

I love spring break. I love being back on track with so many of my goals. I love my sisters!

By the way, I drew a new slip of paper each week, even though I wasn't checking to see what they were for (much less following through with them). I'm a bit too list-oriented sometimes . . . so I'm trying to do the 52 Things the way the original email suggested . . . without driving myself crazy. I think one of the things I like so much about going to the lake is disconnecting from technology AND my to-do list mentality. (And I have drawn almost all of these from the 20s . . . even though I try to scramble the slips of paper and grab randomly.)

Just found a note that said "Repair stuff thing . . . Louie did this on 3.11.17." That must have been week 8. Have I ever been behind! But now I feel caught up. Spring break is wonderful!