1. Was able to get a new monitor for my old computer.
2. Was able to get a new camera to take pictures of my children and grand children. It is a nice camera. I lost my other camera about seven months ago. I wish I had put my name and address on it. Utah is honest enough that I probably had a 70% chance of getting it back.
3. Had the will power to play racquetball today and stay on a low carb diet. My racquet broke last week so I need to take it to Park's Sports and find out if Lynn will exchange it for me.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Day 6 - Good Things
1. Learned what all your heart, might, mind and strength means. I need to have more heart.
2. Talked with Steven, my son.
3. Had scripture study with James, my other son.
4. Visited with Jon about his career path and gave him suggestions.
2. Talked with Steven, my son.
3. Had scripture study with James, my other son.
4. Visited with Jon about his career path and gave him suggestions.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Day 5 Good Things
1. Was able to get up in the morning and life some weights
2. Played golf with Wade. I did very well for the first six holes. I shot a 104. Not good but better.
3. Relaxed watching some March Madness basketball games. UCONN is still in. Their arch rival, PITT was beaten by Villanova.
4. Enjoyed playing Settlers of Catan with Jon and Sara. We also had a nice meal at the International Buffet.
2. Played golf with Wade. I did very well for the first six holes. I shot a 104. Not good but better.
3. Relaxed watching some March Madness basketball games. UCONN is still in. Their arch rival, PITT was beaten by Villanova.
4. Enjoyed playing Settlers of Catan with Jon and Sara. We also had a nice meal at the International Buffet.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Day 4 Good Things
1. Got to watch Life. I like that show. We missed it the other night but due to the wonders of modern technology, I was able to find it on the internet and watch it.
2. Played racquetball. Was instructed by Adam Anderson. I had a good time.
3. Tried doing the Atkins diet. Made it through the day.
2. Played racquetball. Was instructed by Adam Anderson. I had a good time.
3. Tried doing the Atkins diet. Made it through the day.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Day 3 - Good Things
1. Instead of getting angry after eight hours of not eating, I stayed somewhat calm. I went hometeaching right after work and got home a 8:00PM. Karen hadn't made any dinner and starting doing the dishes instead of priortizing food. We went to Wendy's, came home and watched some March Madness basketball. It turned out to be a nice evening.
2. Learned all about the Atkins diet from Joe Emig and Scott Bodily. I think I will give it a try starting tomorrow.
3. Learned all about investing with Karen at Millerwade Insurance. It is a step in the right direction.
4. XXOO
2. Learned all about the Atkins diet from Joe Emig and Scott Bodily. I think I will give it a try starting tomorrow.
3. Learned all about investing with Karen at Millerwade Insurance. It is a step in the right direction.
4. XXOO
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Day 2 - Good Things
1. The Dewey's and the Feiber's came over for Julia birthday party. Julia was happy. I am glad that Julia feels loved. Jon and Sara ordered pizza later in the evening. We had a nice time watching American Idol and The Mentalist.
2. I increased my awareness of happiness baseline. I took a test in a book called, "Happiness for no reason". I found that according to the test that I am not very happy. Casting off fear and worry, I think, is one of the answers. Most things are out my control in my life. I need to find what is (inner) and what isn't (most outer), seperate the two, increase my awareness and cast all my burdens unto the Lord.
3. After I went out to lunch with Julia (Tucanos) and had a nice time. They sang happy birthday to her, I went to the accounting office at Orem High School to pay the $300 I owe for Julia's volleyball and basketball (she was on the JV teams for both). The accounting lady told me that all the fees had been forgiven! I suppose that the advertising that Julia and I sold must have paid for everything. But the ads weren't enough to for all of it. Somebody must have very nice.
2. I increased my awareness of happiness baseline. I took a test in a book called, "Happiness for no reason". I found that according to the test that I am not very happy. Casting off fear and worry, I think, is one of the answers. Most things are out my control in my life. I need to find what is (inner) and what isn't (most outer), seperate the two, increase my awareness and cast all my burdens unto the Lord.
3. After I went out to lunch with Julia (Tucanos) and had a nice time. They sang happy birthday to her, I went to the accounting office at Orem High School to pay the $300 I owe for Julia's volleyball and basketball (she was on the JV teams for both). The accounting lady told me that all the fees had been forgiven! I suppose that the advertising that Julia and I sold must have paid for everything. But the ads weren't enough to for all of it. Somebody must have very nice.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Day 1 - Good Things and Blessings
Yesterday, the following three good things happened:
1. My IRS refund check of $2300 was deposited into my bank account. This will help tremendously over the next couple of months to help keep us afloat during the temporary pay reduction.
2. During the racquetball league tournament, I beat Rory Howard. He was undefeated in the tournament and has beaten terribly over the last six months. We were neck and neck up to 10 points. Rory then remembered that we were going to play with his magical green ball instead of my fast purple ball. I then served his green ball 5 times and whooped him 15 - 10. He go first place and I got some new green balls for beating the number 1 ranked player.
3. Karen has so much more energy. She just goes and goes getting things done. After a year of Alpha Interpheron this is simply remarkable. She has made dinner the last three days in a row! Karen goes from cleaning project to the next. It is incredible.
4. Met Erin Schraedle at Smith's after racquetball. We talked about depression and her parents and how, as Karen would say, now is not the time in the church for mental health awareness. I believe this will come soon. Mental illness is as debilitating or more delibilitating than physical illness but most people are unsympathetic to people that have it and choose to withhold their compassion and support. I was nice to touch base with Erin.
1. My IRS refund check of $2300 was deposited into my bank account. This will help tremendously over the next couple of months to help keep us afloat during the temporary pay reduction.
2. During the racquetball league tournament, I beat Rory Howard. He was undefeated in the tournament and has beaten terribly over the last six months. We were neck and neck up to 10 points. Rory then remembered that we were going to play with his magical green ball instead of my fast purple ball. I then served his green ball 5 times and whooped him 15 - 10. He go first place and I got some new green balls for beating the number 1 ranked player.
3. Karen has so much more energy. She just goes and goes getting things done. After a year of Alpha Interpheron this is simply remarkable. She has made dinner the last three days in a row! Karen goes from cleaning project to the next. It is incredible.
4. Met Erin Schraedle at Smith's after racquetball. We talked about depression and her parents and how, as Karen would say, now is not the time in the church for mental health awareness. I believe this will come soon. Mental illness is as debilitating or more delibilitating than physical illness but most people are unsympathetic to people that have it and choose to withhold their compassion and support. I was nice to touch base with Erin.
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