At the end of your day, think about the millions of sensations you experienced. Try to answer these questions…
Which ones stand out in your mind as
being the most pleasant?
So many more pleasant events than less pleasant events today especially since I started the day, after a restorative 12-hour sleep, without yelling for the kids to wake up. They got up the first time! Showered, dressed, breakfast and to school on time. I think the olders were motivated by it being the last day of exams. The youngers were just happy to be greeted with sunshine! Cole was so happy when I collected him after his last exam, he figures he did very well, as he always does. Because of his hockey schedule he was unable to go to any school dances all year long: start of the year, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Spring but tonight he's going to his first dance. He is nervous, excited and relieved we let him miss football practice. Claire was less confident when I collected her from her exam. She gets good marks but exams are never her most comfortable experience. She knows how important this Science exam was as she wants to go into medicine. I purged ALL of my old scrapbook magazines! And we got rid of a bunch of "junk" that has been hanging around for the big pick-up. Relieved to get rid of it. Any purge day is a good day! Chloe and Caden were content to enjoy the sunshine and ride their bikes around the neighbourhood.
Were there any that were repulsive?
Some things in the news today were rather disturbing: a Canadian shot to death in Mexico, point blank, twice in his face, for his car. (The visual, and circumstances disturbing and repulsive.) An "honour" crime reported of a woman stabbing her daughter after the nineteen year old daughter stayed out all night. Mother in jail, daughter in hospital. (I don't know what is more repulsive, the act itself or the television report trying to justify an "honour" crime is somehow not the same as domestic violence.) The ridiculous suspension of the football program at University of Waterloo. With 9 of the 60 players caught using illegal steroids they suspended the whole program. Essentially punishing the remaining 51 players (and coaches, and parents) for the stupidity of 9. (I find it amazing and repulsive how we as a society react and punish the good along with the bad - grocery stores where you can't easily access product, security detectors and cameras everywhere you turn, on and on.)
Did any bring back memories from your past?
I was an excellent student but absolutely FROZE during exams, I can feel for my Claire and her unwarranted lack of confidence. I remember being tremendously nervous about attending dances but loving the chance to people-watch (and clothing watch!). Cole is going with his buddies and has already saved a dozen dances to a dozen different girls - many requesting a slow dance. I don't remember girls being so forward! I remember anticipating the freedom of summer. The promise of good weather, free time, visiting friends, biking, tennis and swimming, lemonade and picnics, lazy days of reading and no place to be was wonderful. I know exactly how my kids feel and hope to have their summer be everything they anticipate and more.
It did. I registered the youngers (finally) for the camps they've been asking to attend. I was trying to refrain, have them have a more unstructured summer, but they really, really, really want to go. I remember that feeling and so they're all signed up. As for creativity? I'm just getting myself in to a creative place physically rather than mentally. Eventually, it will come out as a creative expression.
I would paint it. All of it. The good, the not good. Lots of paint - bold watercolours. Very abstract and emotion based. Nothing "real".
Random Word Prompt:
Full Bodied
My first reaction was red wine, but I don't drink red wine, so it would go to waste. I suppose I could call a friend over to drink it for me. Hmm. Should have thought of that this morning! My next reaction was to take a photo of me since I'm as full bodied as it gets. Let me just say, I really didn't want to, but, my cyber-friend Lizzie has made mention that I don't include photos of myself - anywhere, which is completely on purpose and by design, but I figured I'd relent this one time and go for it. Not just a head shot, but a full nasty side view:
And there you have me, in my full bodied glory. A reminder that I have to get Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred while out this weekend!
