Monthly Archives: September 2011

Intention is a lot like Shaft

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Stef

Stating an intention is powerful stuff, I tell ya.  I must always be careful with what I say – because if I say something, once it’s ‘out there’ in the universe, it usually occurs.  (And I promise, this is the … Continue reading →

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#74 – kind of…

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Stef

My manager spent the past two weeks on vacation in Hawaii, and returned to the office with a treat for all of us to try: My manager’s grandmother has lived in Hawaii for the past several decades, so as a … Continue reading →

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My aching back, my grateful heart

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Stef

My sweetie and I tease one another that we are both falling apart in our ‘old age’ – but sadly, there is some truth to this sentiment.  Apart from the active damage we each accidentally inflict on our bodies (him … Continue reading →

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A good run

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Stef

A quick little update: The candy bar is no longer.  When I got to work this morning, I looked for my friend (the mini candy bar) on the ledge of my office building; but he wasn’t there.  😦  Sad. Candy … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday afternoon I accidentally cut my thumb.  It was just a nick, but it actually went a little-deep – I pierced a good 2-3 layers of skin.  The cut isn’t very long (1/8th of an inch or so), but it … Continue reading →

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Beaming because of beans

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Stef

Tremendous potential existed at the grocery store today.  Beans were on sale for $.99 a can – and the store was offering a coupon for an additional $.40-off per can, knocking the price down to $.59 a can.  Additionally, I … Continue reading →

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Want connection? There’s an app for that.

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Stef

I wake up very early every morning so that I have time (and adequate conditions) to meditate.  [Some people wonder why on earth I forgo opportunities for sleep in exchange for the privilege of sitting alone in silence; here’s a … Continue reading →

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#64: Listen to a polka band at Nye’s Polonaise Room

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Stef

Earlier this week I showed my finalized 101 list to my sweetie, and asked him if there were any items he wanted to do with me. He skimmed the list – then paused midway, looked up at me, and asked, … Continue reading →

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#84: Learn a new joke

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Stef

The day after I published my 101 in 1001 list, Nadine (at So Many Things I Would Have Done) shared a clever, fun joke with me. So I’m delighted to announce the completion of my first ‘101’ item! However, I … Continue reading →

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Not just another day at the office

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday the company I work for held the annual fall all-company meeting.  At these massive productions, all of the senior executives deliver a formal, scripted speech summarizing various aspects of the business from the past six months (or so), as … Continue reading →

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