Random Thoughts

I actually wrote this 3-21-06, but saved it as a draft. I should have just posted it then.

1. I was never a "cool" kid. That's OK. Cool is over-rated. If you are a cool kid, you can never relax and be yourself, because you have to maintain your coolness and are ever in danger of doing something un-cool.

2. Kids respond to attention, a playful personality, a hug. When you babysit, don't just sit. Get down on their level and play WITH them. That's all it takes to make them adore you.

3. Fund Raiser Pet Peeve. I hate these fund raisers that ask me to sponsor someone who's going on a walk, or playing golf or whatever for their charity. I really don't care if you walk or run or play golf. If you want me to sponsor you, then do something worthwhile...spend 4 hours painting or pulling weeds, or scrubbing floors at your favorite charity...and ask me to sponsor that! That doubles my donation value. If you are asking me to donate to your charity at least prove to me that you really do care about it by using that time and energy to work there, rather than to merely demonstrate your athleticism or have a day of pleasure at my expense. Who started this bizzare idea of fund raising anyway????

4. The older I get. the more I realize it's usually wise to follow every step of the instructions. I've always been the type to question the need for certain steps and tried to take a short cut. In sewing, I couldn't see the need for basting or pressing or other time consuming steps. The finished product always suffered for it. In the long run, I've learned that following ALL of the directions actually saves time and increases quality.

5. It's worth taking the time to organize. Alphabetize papers them before you file. Price it before you put it on the shelf. Spot treat it before you wash it. Preparation is half the job. It's sort of similar to #4, but still worth differentiating.

6. Inspiration only comes at midnight. No matter how early I start on a project, I just can't come up with my idea until the deadline is approaching. I am currently struggling for inspiration for a project and it is so frustrating! If I could just come up with my idea, I could be one of those people who get it done early!

7. Stuff. I have too much stuff. I want to simplify my life. But, I LIKE my stuff. I just need to figure out which stuff to get rid of.

8. Passion. I want to be passionate about something. I want to serve God with passion. Sometimes I feel so beige.

9. Fear. I fear getting old without having made a difference.

10. Caffiene is wicked. It is the drug of choice among our young people. It hurts their health more than they know. It keeps me awake in the middle of the night. I only had 2 sips of Phil's coffee and can't sleep a wink and now it's 4:30 am.

11. I should blog more often. I have to request my user name and password every time I try to log in because I do it so seldom that I can't ever remember.