Comments on: Sweet with a Little Salt http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/ this is my life... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:04:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: sulu-design http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17391 sulu-design Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:19:18 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17391 I find that I, too, turn bad news over and over again in my head, but I'm really trying to break the habit. It finally dawned on me that I could also practice turning the positive events and conversations over and over again in my head, which I try to do when the nasty thoughts creep in. It's amazing the amount of pleasure that can be gained from thinking in a focused and concentrated manner about the most mundane yet pleasing things, like a pretty snapshot, or a great pair of earrings (like the ones you posted today). Be well! ____________________________________ <em>Yeah, it's is easier to focus on the bad stuff.  A constant choice to choose good.  I'm working on it, this being well.  Today, I'm focusing on finding a nail file in this pit I call a house so I can shape my nails and paint them silver.  I'm the model of productivity these days. :D ~W</em> I find that I, too, turn bad news over and over again in my head, but I’m really trying to break the habit. It finally dawned on me that I could also practice turning the positive events and conversations over and over again in my head, which I try to do when the nasty thoughts creep in. It’s amazing the amount of pleasure that can be gained from thinking in a focused and concentrated manner about the most mundane yet pleasing things, like a pretty snapshot, or a great pair of earrings (like the ones you posted today). Be well!

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Yeah, it’s is easier to focus on the bad stuff.  A constant choice to choose good.  I’m working on it, this being well.  Today, I’m focusing on finding a nail file in this pit I call a house so I can shape my nails and paint them silver.  I’m the model of productivity these days. :D ~W

]]> By: Michelle http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17375 Michelle Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:23:18 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17375 Gorgeous earrings! You know, twice in the past week I have went out to a parent's car to let them know (very politely) about a dress-code violation or something, and have had them roll the window up in my face while I'm talking! I'm so glad I don't have a hot temper at work. The thing that bothers me about these adults is that it is so obvious what their behavior does to their kids. Sad. Sorry you had to deal with that stuff...it is always disappointing when adults behave like children with no manners. ___________________________________ <em>Oh!  The rudeness.  I take my hat off to you, Michelle.  You deal with this so much more than I do--I'm not sure how you stay sane and NICE. ~W</em> Gorgeous earrings! You know, twice in the past week I have went out to a parent’s car to let them know (very politely) about a dress-code violation or something, and have had them roll the window up in my face while I’m talking! I’m so glad I don’t have a hot temper at work. The thing that bothers me about these adults is that it is so obvious what their behavior does to their kids. Sad. Sorry you had to deal with that stuff…it is always disappointing when adults behave like children with no manners.

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Oh!  The rudeness.  I take my hat off to you, Michelle.  You deal with this so much more than I do–I’m not sure how you stay sane and NICE. ~W

]]> By: kat http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17370 kat Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:45:05 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17370 You have such a good + positive attitude :) ____________________________________ <em>Heh, I try not to blog my homicidal moments. :D ~W</em> You have such a good + positive attitude :)

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Heh, I try not to blog my homicidal moments. :D ~W

]]> By: Margaret http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17339 Margaret Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:46:43 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17339 Those earrings are wonderful. Who in the world would send YOU nasty mail? I can't believe that anyone would stoop that low. But teaching makes me naive about the real world sometimes. Most of my students are teenagers and act like it at times. I am hoping that a few grow into better adults than they are looking like now. It is always difficult for me to believe it when adults act up. ___________________________________ <em>Aren't they fabulous? I adore these things, I truly do!! As for the bad news: it happens.  I'm getting perspective.  Thanks for the shoulder and good words. :D ~W</em> Those earrings are wonderful. Who in the world would send YOU nasty mail? I can’t believe that anyone would stoop that low. But teaching makes me naive about the real world sometimes. Most of my students are teenagers and act like it at times. I am hoping that a few grow into better adults than they are looking like now. It is always difficult for me to believe it when adults act up.

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Aren’t they fabulous? I adore these things, I truly do!! As for the bad news: it happens.  I’m getting perspective.  Thanks for the shoulder and good words. :D ~W

]]> By: Marie http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17331 Marie Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:37:15 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17331 I am sorry about the mail. But sometimes bad mail is good because it helps you be so much more thankful for the nice thrift store owners and life partners of the world :) ____________________________________ <em>Exactly!  I hope you're doing ok at schools these days!! :D ~W</em> I am sorry about the mail. But sometimes bad mail is good because it helps you be so much more thankful for the nice thrift store owners and life partners of the world :)

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Exactly!  I hope you’re doing ok at schools these days!! :D ~W

]]> By: saidra http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17301 saidra Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:28:45 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17301 Yes, it's been slim-pickins down this way as well, at the thrifts and sales in general...that's why we're "forced" to go to the real stores and shop (well, I will certainly justify anything won't I?" And...hold onto your bounty, it helps you get through the band-aid ripping times...lovely weekend to you sweet thing! ___________________________________ <em>Hey, justify if you will, I think your reasons for shopping are completely sound! :D Have fun on your little girl excursion.  I expect full details upon your return. :D ~W </em> Yes, it’s been slim-pickins down this way as well, at the thrifts and sales in general…that’s why we’re “forced” to go to the real stores and shop (well, I will certainly justify anything won’t I?”

And…hold onto your bounty, it helps you get through the band-aid ripping times…lovely weekend to you sweet thing!

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Hey, justify if you will, I think your reasons for shopping are completely sound! :D Have fun on your little girl excursion.  I expect full details upon your return. :D ~W 

]]> By: Jessica http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17291 Jessica Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:35:47 +0000 http://www.evidently.org/2007/this-life/sweet-with-a-little-salt/#comment-17291 That's such a good lesson...a hard one to take, though! Every day you choose your attitude and choose your words. So sorry you had to have a nasty bit o' mail, though. Usually the mailbox is full of fun things (um, maybe it's the ungodly slew of magazines I subscribe to that makes me feel that way? Oh, and ignoring the bills...haha). ____________________________________ <em>Sounds like we have a similar strategy for mail---I pass of the bills to IZ and hoard magazines. :D ~W</em> That’s such a good lesson…a hard one to take, though! Every day you choose your attitude and choose your words. So sorry you had to have a nasty bit o’ mail, though. Usually the mailbox is full of fun things (um, maybe it’s the ungodly slew of magazines I subscribe to that makes me feel that way? Oh, and ignoring the bills…haha).

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Sounds like we have a similar strategy for mail—I pass of the bills to IZ and hoard magazines. :D ~W

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