SoCs- “empty”

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “the last thing you emptied.” Think of the last thing you emptied or something you empty often and use it as your prompt any way you like. Have fun!

 I have been cleaning the house. I have a full garbage bag with empty cleaning containers, bottles of shampoo, soap, lotion, and many others. I emptied my garbage can, it was kind of heavy but then everything was refilled again.

It’s early morning and everyone is still asleep. I’m taking a few moments for myself with my cup of coffee and on the computer.

My Saturday will be a busy one with chores to finish and grocery shopping. However, for tonight a bottle of wine will be waiting for me, so another empty bottle.

SoCS- “empty” by Linda G. Hill

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SoCS- Once Upon a Time

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 14th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “once upon a time.” Start your post with “Once upon a time,” then write whatever comes to you, whether it be fact or fiction. Have fun!

Once upon a time, they were a girl named Cassie who thought she had magic powers.  She would talk about a place far far away. According to Cassie she would her magic to save her cat and to travel in time.  She would go back in time to change what she thought it needs to be fixed. She felt proud of changing events when no one else would notice anything.  The people who knew her were concerned and they all said she was crazy.  

 Her family adores her. They didn’t mind she had an imagination, but they were afraid of what other people would do to her. One day they started noticing changes around their house. Then stranger things start to happen around Cassie. They began to question what was going on. Until that Saturday morning…

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SoCS~ Great year!

Today ‘s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “new/knew.’” Use one, use both, use them any way you like. Bonus points if you use both. Enjoy!

As I reflect on what I have accomplished during 2022 and the more I think about it, I have done very well.

If I knew that all it took was to make a few changes and stay focused on my goals. One of the many changes I made was to unplug social media, eliminated toxic friends, and take a break from blogging. I was pushing myself too hard to write, I did not feel inspired, and I felt overwhelmed.

I did a few vacation trips including a trip to Puerto Rico. I have knee replacement surgery in June and thank the surgery I must exercise, and I am doing very well. I have lost 20 pounds, I finished my reading challenge, start to listen to podcasts, and become more spiritual.

For the New Year 2023, I want to keep a balance between myself, work, and family. I want to get back to blogging at least twice a week. Keep any type of exercise and keep reading and journaling. I am planning a few trips to Arizona and one to New York. And a 40^th wedding anniversary trip is still in the plans.

For 2023, I am thinking “big”. I am confident that this is my year to shine in all aspects.

 

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SoCS~ on my plate

At this time in my life, I can say it’s a half and a half on my plate. At work, some days are more stressful than others however we have smiley days, too. In my personal life, I have been calmer. I’m taking Meds for the past two years for depression and I’m still working on a few issues.

I have learned to be careful who I have around and to separate myself from the ones who cause a toxic environment. Including a few family members.  I did cut down on social media and deleted a few accounts.  It’s been helpful.

I’ve learned how to handle the unhealthy situation and certain days can be challenging. I do have lovely days where my mind feels calm and peaceful. I have my “me time” and “quiet time” where I’m reading and journal. Play days with my grandkids and quality time with my husband.

The holidays have arrived and with the holidays the stress can fill my plate extremely fast. I simply need to take the time to breathe. It can be a challenge.

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SoCS- morning

Good morning, North Dakota. Winter is already and it looks like it will be a long one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOCS- favorite word

I have a few words that I love and sometimes it looks like people are forgetting them. Like this one: kindness, friendship, honesty, etc.

With the election coming next week people are getting ugly. The world has changed to be dominated by those people who don’t care about others. It’s sad to watch the News and see people being treated by an insensitive human being. Also, they are so proud of themselves that they are wearing a mask. How ugly these people can be. It’s one reason I have deleted my Twitter account being bullied it was enough.

My concentration will be to care about the people I love, to pray for whoever wins the election, and to be conscious of people’s needs.

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SoCS~ Remembering childhood phrases

This is a nice prompt and perfect for Mother’s Day weekend.

I remember in Puerto Rico my mother would have phrases that sometimes didn’t make any sense; however, they were powerful.  Funny thing at the I didn’t understand it until I started using it on my kids. My mother has to deal with six kids, she uses those phrases to keep us in shape. She would say “don’t make me get up”, that was the warning.

Also, my mother uses the famous chancla (flip flops). She would throw that chancla to us and never miss. She was an expert.  

-A few of her phrases I still remember:

-I’m telling you for your own good

-Put on some VapoRub

-When you have your own children, you will remember me.

-I don’t care about the rest; I care about you.

-My house is not a hotel or a restaurant

-While you live in this house…

-When I give you permission?

-This hurts me more than it hurts you

-And if your friend throws themselves out of the window so, would you?

-Because I said so!

 Funny phrases coming from this Puerto Rican family. I miss you, mami.

 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there.  

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SoCS- “too/to/two”

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “too/to/two.” Use one, use ’em all, bonus points if you use all three. Extra bonus points if you start your post with one. Enjoy!

 Two weeks ago, I was flying to Puerto Rico on vacation. It was my mother-in-law’s birthday she was turning 80. For her birthday party, she wants as her gift all her children. It was an emotional event and fun seeing the family together. I was needing to get out of my routine and take a break.

Meanwhile, I was in Puerto Rico having a good time a snowstorm hit North Dakota with 30 inches of snow. The schools and businesses closed for two days. By the time we were back some of the streets were cleared up. My son has to shovel a small trail so we can get into the house.

It took my husband the entire week to clear up the driveway. After all that work, it’s snowing again and expecting 6 inches for the weekend. It’s cold and windy and hoping by tomorrow afternoon the snow has stopped. My husband would be shoveling snow again.

I’m ready for summer.

 

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SoCS~ “Rope”

One of my favorite memories was playing jumping rope with my friends. Is one of my favorite games. I was great except when we had to jump faster. Every Saturday afternoon we would be outside playing until dinner time.  The memories of my childhood bring me joy.

These days are a little different. In my neighborhood, it’s rare to watch any kid playing outside. The children these days spend more time in their computer games or watching TV.

As soon our weather begins warming up, I’ll take my grandkids outside and play.  That will give them a break from the TV or computer games. I can’t jump rope anymore, however; the memories of all of us playing outside are precious.

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SoCS~ Happy Anniversary

Today it’s my wedding anniversary #39. In those 39 years, a few of them have been a challenge. Over the years besides we are always together; we have respected our space when one of us needs it.  Always together in sick or health, as a couple, we have our struggles since nothing is perfect.

God gave us three wonderful children and six grandchildren. We promise we will take care of each other until death does us apart.

 

Happy anniversary my love and to more years to come.

 

Way to go my love…

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