Advertisement
My Blog
Blogs > Huglight > Huglight Highlights
Huglight Highlights
  
Welcome to my blog!
Title View |
I'm Leavin' on a jet plane... Aug 13, 2006 3:14 pm
Mood: courageous, 540 Views
Thanks to Sweetness for the walk down memory lane. I AM leaving on a jet plane in the wee hours of the morning. It's my mom and dad's 88th birthdays so I'm heading off to Detroit for my annual visit.

Leavin' on a jet plane...I hate to go...have to leave for the airport at 3 AM!!! An unlawful hour! Not looking forward to travelling right now. It's amazing how comfortable I am staying home these days. I would much rather be home than travel but I will go...

If it weren't for mom and dad, Detroit would not be my destination of choice!

But there are the joys of family hugs waiting to be shared, stories to tell and history to make. It will be fun and filled with love.

I'm going to stop in Chicago for a friends wedding over the weekend and on the way home.

Taking the computer with me...of course!

Make it a great week...Hugs, Tee
3 Comments
Old Soul's Indifference Aug 4, 2006 7:45 am
Mood: mellow, 512 Views
"You can tell an old soul by how indifferent they are to setbacks. Or, at least to what others would call setbacks. Almost like nothing happened. Crazy like an old soul - and sometimes they laugh a lot."

I spilled water on my daughters laptop. Yes, of course, it was an accident! I was not a happy camper. My daughter was very upset....for a moment or two. Then she calmed down and said, it's just a computer and can be fixed. She gave me a hug and laughed "can't say I'm sorry you have a wet bottom!"

I am so proud of the woman she has become. Her soul is such a good one.
2 Comments
Way WAY TOO Hot! Jul 23, 2006 6:36 pm
Mood: hot, 566 Views
The big Art Fair of the year in Oregon is this weekend in Salem and the thermometer hit 110 degrees here! Over 200 artists and visitors in the park melting and sweltering. The few brave souls that showed up could barely stand up to buy anything! The poor artists.

I was working in one of the food booths selling kosher hot dogs and fresh fruit and the temp in the booth hit over 115.

I had to leave. My cheeks were bright red, I felt faint, dizzy and so weak. I've been home for over an hour now and still have not fully cooled down. Amazing.

Way Way Too Hot!!
6 Comments
Getting out of Corp. America! Jul 23, 2006 10:20 am
Mood: courageous, 535 Views
Help! I'm drowning in Corporate America! I so want to get out of my typical "corporate American" job where they expect too much and I in turn work too hard for them. On top of that when I retire, will they care anything about me? No way! It will be over!

So, I've been thinking seriously about starting my own business. Something that I will love to do, that I will look forward to each morning and have fun at. Something I don't have to retire from and will support me as I get older with or without a partner. I have a great idea for the business. I have the vision. I know what it is but need help in implementation.

I have so many questions. How do I get started? How do people find financing for a startup? What do I do first? Do I register a name first? How do I write a business plan? Should I find a franchise or do it on my own? On and on...

I wonder...Is there someone out there who has some experience with start up businesses who might be willing to share some ideas with me? Hugs to all, Terri
4 Comments
Saftey Measure at Night Jul 21, 2006 12:03 pm
324 Views
Hopefully none of us will ever need to use this!!

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator.

Thought I'd pass it on 'cuz it makes sense to me...
3 Comments
Weight Loss Secret! Jul 21, 2006 10:37 am
Mood: bouncy, 366 Views
It is F----- hard work! I keep saying to myself...I rather be thin than --- (whatever - you fill in the blank)

I am doing a program called The Weight Management Program here in Salem, Oregon. It is a powdered supplement that mixes into a drink or can be baked into cakes, cookies, muffins, chips, etc. I use 5 packets a day. 1 every 3 hours for a total of 800 calories a day with about 100 calories of flavorings added to that. I can skip a packet and substitute a veggie or fruit for about 160 calories too, which I do often. It's blueberry season here and I will not give up my fresh from the farm blueberries!!

We meet each week in a group, weigh in and talk about all the issues around weight, weight loss and gain. We meet with a physician 3 or 4 times during the 20 week program too.

This is not a cheap program but since I am not even going into a grocery store or a restaurant, the impact on my budget is less. My health is so very worth it!

I am learning a lot, being reminded of more and am actually changing behaviors and attitude because of it. It is easy because I am not having the pain of a plate of food in front of me 3-4 times a day that I can't resist. I am learning how to slowly add it back it at the right pace and portion size.

So that gents and ladies is how I am doing it!!

You CAN do it. It is a choice. Not an easy one but a choice. Let me know if you have any questions.

Hugs to all, Terri
5 Comments
I wish you enough... Jul 21, 2006 10:24 am
Mood: hopeful, 313 Views
My sister sent this to me and I really like it. So I send it to you...I wish you enough...

Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure.

Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish you enough".

The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom".

They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?".

Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking,
but why is this a forever good-bye?".

"I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be
for my funeral," she said.

"When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means?".

She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone". She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. "When we said , 'I wish you enough', we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them". Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude
bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them but then an entire life to forget them.
2 Comments
Finding the skinny me. Jul 19, 2006 9:52 pm
Mood: enthusiastic, 317 Views
Well, it's been 8 weeks since I started loosing weight. I have lost 20 pounds so far! ONLY 20 more to go. I am finding the skinny in me and I love it. It feels great. I am sleeping better, am off all meds and no more back pain. I even had to buy a few new clothes to get me by. It's amazing what loosing 20 pounds can do. It's very motivating and helps me to keep going when I don't feel like it. Cuz it just ain't easy!!
10 Comments
What could a 36 year old possibly want? Jul 19, 2006 9:30 pm
Mood: curious, 300 Views
Amazing to me. Why the heck would a 36 year old guy hotlist a 60 year old woman? What could he possibly want with me? I don't get it. Or maybe he's the one who just doesn't get it. I don't mind age differences. I have lots of younger friends but have never seen them in a romantic or sexual way.

I have to wonder what is keeping this man from developing relationships with women closer to his own age.

Oh well, not my problem. Was only wondering.
7 Comments
Missing Dog in Michigan! Jul 10, 2006 10:50 pm
Mood: worried, 217 Views
My son Micah, lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is desperately seeking his dog. If you are in the area or you know anyone in that area, please help find Nellie!!

His dog, Nellie, broke out a screen door Thursday night July, 6 and hasn't returned. She is terrified of fireworks and thunder and was panicked because of firecrackers going off in the area.

They live in the area of 11 Mile Road and Middlebelt in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Nellie is a light red wheaten (somewhere between tan and reddish brown), purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback. She has a splash of white on her chest and she has a Ridge on her back. If you aren't familiar with the breed, the hair runs the opposite direction over her back. She weighs about 70 lbs. She has a fine bone structure and her body shape reminds most people of a greyhound. She is extremely affectionate and friendly. She was wearing a red martingale style collar with a nametag and she has an Avid microchip.

They will pay a reward for her return.

If anyone has information, they can send an email to nellie at ridgebackdogs.com

The email will be immediately forwarded to his cell phone and his computer email.

Please forward this email to anyone you know in the area.
1 comment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

To link to this blog (Huglight) use [blog Huglight] in your messages.
63 F
Guidelines
August 2008
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
          1
  		2
 
3
  		4
  		5
  		6
  		7
  		8
  		9
 
10
  		11
  		12
  		13
  		14
  		15
  		16
 
17
  		18
  		19
  		20
  		21
  		22
  		23
 
24
  		25
  		26
1
27
  		28
  		29
  		30
 
31
  		           

Recent Visitors
VisitorAgeSexDate
nametomy 59M11/15
josey1949 59/59C10/11
Kiramu49F8/4
DenverColorado 70M7/21
Ola2006 58F7/20
safedon 65M7/20
vette365 63M7/18
thatbillguy71M7/14
t42withdennis62M7/7
tundrajourney58M7/5
Most Recent Comments by Others
PostPosterPost Date
Celebrating 90th BirthdaysHuglightAug 27 7:02 pm
A DogHuglightJul 30 7:40 pm
BBQ InviteHuglightJul 22 9:54 pm
A favorite saying and a reminder to myselfHuglightJul 20 10:42 pm
Oregon Country Fair, A Fair for HippiesHuglightJul 14 11:17 pm
Check the Oil Please!!!1_SweetAngelNMJul 7 9:38 am
If Chemistry is not important any more what is?belle_la_donnaJun 30 6:42 pm
No worries, Doogies did Fine!HuglightJun 29 9:17 am
Doggies Need Icebelle_la_donnaJun 28 4:24 pm
Yummy Garden!HuglightJun 24 10:43 pm
Child Abuse?michianaredheadJun 21 5:38 pm