Saturday, February 16, 2008
Saturday Food For Thought
"He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought, will never be able to change reality."
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Come on Ride That Train
Believe it or not we are still not totally settled in our new state yet. The things you have to do to move out of state is never ending. We still have to get our drivers licence....which we tried to do today, but didn't have 1 piece of info that we needed to complete the process. This means we will have to make another trip to the DL place to tie up that end.
And, of course we still have to find a credit union here to put our money in. After the little fiasco at closing with our credit union in Mobile we have decided it is best to have our money "close by our side". Not that we have a whole lot of money, but it seems that the money that we do have is strewn everywhere in different accounts. I would feel much better if it were all in one place. So that's another time consuming thing to conquer.
Just little details that take up precious time.
Oh, and Toby got another job so we had to move him to another shop. He found another job that is on 6th street (downtown Austin) which will be alot better for him. Since he is new to the area he needs to build his clientelle. This shop is in the center of "all the action" and has a lot of traffic. This shop will allow him to make a lot of money and meet many new potential clients. I am excited for him.
So anyway, I'm hoping that by the time spring officially hits, we can begin to see all of Austin. This city is so big that we have only seen 1/4 of it in the 2 1/2 months that we have been here. Austin is a lot like Mobile in the fact that they hibernate in the winter. Activities really begin to kick off in March when it begins to warm up.
When we went downtown today we did finally get to ride the Zilker Park train. Although it was warm, it was really windy today so of course I was cold. Matter of fact, I am beginning to think that this is just a windy city. It seems like since we have been here it's always windy. I guess there are not enough trees to cut down the wind......this will probably be a good thing in the summer months.
Here are some pics of us at Zilker.
And, of course we still have to find a credit union here to put our money in. After the little fiasco at closing with our credit union in Mobile we have decided it is best to have our money "close by our side". Not that we have a whole lot of money, but it seems that the money that we do have is strewn everywhere in different accounts. I would feel much better if it were all in one place. So that's another time consuming thing to conquer.
Just little details that take up precious time.
Oh, and Toby got another job so we had to move him to another shop. He found another job that is on 6th street (downtown Austin) which will be alot better for him. Since he is new to the area he needs to build his clientelle. This shop is in the center of "all the action" and has a lot of traffic. This shop will allow him to make a lot of money and meet many new potential clients. I am excited for him.
So anyway, I'm hoping that by the time spring officially hits, we can begin to see all of Austin. This city is so big that we have only seen 1/4 of it in the 2 1/2 months that we have been here. Austin is a lot like Mobile in the fact that they hibernate in the winter. Activities really begin to kick off in March when it begins to warm up.
When we went downtown today we did finally get to ride the Zilker Park train. Although it was warm, it was really windy today so of course I was cold. Matter of fact, I am beginning to think that this is just a windy city. It seems like since we have been here it's always windy. I guess there are not enough trees to cut down the wind......this will probably be a good thing in the summer months.
Here are some pics of us at Zilker.
Love and War
Let me start out by saying that the water quality here in Texas is not the greatest. There is alot of lime (from all the limestone in the area) in the water which leaves spots and a film on all your freshly washed dishes. To compensate for all of this and probably other things we don't know about yet, they load the water down with chlorine.....which makes our water very hard and it smells and taste a bit like chlorox bleach....if you were to drink bleach.
Well, my husband being the water lover that he is could not tolerate "icky" water, so he went out and bought a fairly expensive water purifying system from Home Depot. Still all good with me until he decides that he is the one that is going to install it. Hmmmmm....Toby does have a certain experience with "plumbing" from being a welder, but I'm not sure yet how extensive this job is. The house was built with a "hookup" for a water purifying sytem in a little closet inside of our bedroom.( I guess they know how bad the water is here) so that means that's where the contrapment is going to have to be.....
Still o.k. right? NOT!
Well, long story made short, my carpet barely made it through the installment. Water was spewing everywhere. Needless to say, we called the "real plumbers" and ended up paying almost $300. In matters of flooded brand new homes, it's best to pay the professionals.:-)
Toby and I hardly ever fight, but this water thing was a true test of our love for each other. In the end I felt really bad because I had really been a girl dog about the whole thing. I demeaned his need for pure water and I'm sure I made him feel very inadequate about his manly knowlege. After the trauma of it all, I apologized to him and of course as always like a "real man", he forgave me instantly.
Well, my husband being the water lover that he is could not tolerate "icky" water, so he went out and bought a fairly expensive water purifying system from Home Depot. Still all good with me until he decides that he is the one that is going to install it. Hmmmmm....Toby does have a certain experience with "plumbing" from being a welder, but I'm not sure yet how extensive this job is. The house was built with a "hookup" for a water purifying sytem in a little closet inside of our bedroom.( I guess they know how bad the water is here) so that means that's where the contrapment is going to have to be.....
Still o.k. right? NOT!
Well, long story made short, my carpet barely made it through the installment. Water was spewing everywhere. Needless to say, we called the "real plumbers" and ended up paying almost $300. In matters of flooded brand new homes, it's best to pay the professionals.:-)
Toby and I hardly ever fight, but this water thing was a true test of our love for each other. In the end I felt really bad because I had really been a girl dog about the whole thing. I demeaned his need for pure water and I'm sure I made him feel very inadequate about his manly knowlege. After the trauma of it all, I apologized to him and of course as always like a "real man", he forgave me instantly.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Saturday Food For Thought
The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behavior affects our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually.
-Greg Anderson
-Greg Anderson
Friday, February 8, 2008
Just Some Random Thoughts And A Funny Story
I probably spend WAY too much time on the computer than I should considering the city I'm in, but in truth Austin is like any other southern city. Things really don't start happening around here until March. Plus, the winter has given us time to get settled in to our new home and get to know Austin.
Now that the weather has warmed a little, I am getting excited about the festivals and events they have around here that will be starting in March. Also, Lucas will be coming for a 2 week visit during spring break in March. I really miss him. I talk to him every couple of days. He is such a smart and well adjusted boy and I am so grateful that I have a son that I can be proud of.
Well, here is the funny story. Toby didn't find it really funny when I told him but hopefully my readers will. Here goes:
Yesterday I had some old biscuits that Summer and I were chunking into the greenbelt behind us. I had Brandi, my little 5 lb dog out there with us. There were some hawks or eagles....I couldn't tell which, flying overhead. I decided to try and attract the birds with the food by throwing it into the air towards them.
I got excited because I soon noticed that the large birds were flying directly over us....then I realized that what attracted them was not the morsels of bread, but my little 5lb morsel. I quickly scooped her up and we all headed inside. Whew! That was a close one.
Now that the weather has warmed a little, I am getting excited about the festivals and events they have around here that will be starting in March. Also, Lucas will be coming for a 2 week visit during spring break in March. I really miss him. I talk to him every couple of days. He is such a smart and well adjusted boy and I am so grateful that I have a son that I can be proud of.
Well, here is the funny story. Toby didn't find it really funny when I told him but hopefully my readers will. Here goes:
Yesterday I had some old biscuits that Summer and I were chunking into the greenbelt behind us. I had Brandi, my little 5 lb dog out there with us. There were some hawks or eagles....I couldn't tell which, flying overhead. I decided to try and attract the birds with the food by throwing it into the air towards them.
I got excited because I soon noticed that the large birds were flying directly over us....then I realized that what attracted them was not the morsels of bread, but my little 5lb morsel. I quickly scooped her up and we all headed inside. Whew! That was a close one.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Sick Days
The last few days have been filled with cold viruses. I guess Summer and I managed to get Toby's cold. Alas, we have all tried to make the best of it by getting some fresh air, a little rest, and as much sunshine as we can.
My plan was to make it to the Austin's Children's Museum on Tues. The first Tues. of every month is set aside for families AND you can get in for free. Due to Summer and I having colds, plans didn't turn out the way I planned. In reality we could have gone, but I really didn't think that it was a good idea to go into a children's museum with cold germs spreading them everywhere.
So, we decided to go to Zilker Park (where they film Austin City Limits is filmed) and ride the train. The train takes you for a sightseeing tour all the way around the park. I was really looking forward to doing something that would just let me sit and relax and enjoy the 80 degree day without much moving around. Unfortunately, when we got there the train was being "maintained" for the day.....figures.
So, since Summer obviously didn't feel as bad as I did, we trekked a round the park instead. At the park there is what they call the natural springs pool. It was so warm that there were a few people in there swimming. My daughter would have been one of them if she had a suit. Instead, she rolled her pants up and waded in it as much as possible. I had my camera on me in the car, but felt much to weak to trek back to the car and grab it for some winter time swimming photos.
While Summer was wading I took a few minutes to lay down on the limestone rock and absorb some of the warm sun. It's amazing what the sun can do to make you feel better. I've always called the sun "GOD". Now I know where the ancient people get the term "Sun God" from. The sun definitely has healing powers.
My plan was to make it to the Austin's Children's Museum on Tues. The first Tues. of every month is set aside for families AND you can get in for free. Due to Summer and I having colds, plans didn't turn out the way I planned. In reality we could have gone, but I really didn't think that it was a good idea to go into a children's museum with cold germs spreading them everywhere.
So, we decided to go to Zilker Park (where they film Austin City Limits is filmed) and ride the train. The train takes you for a sightseeing tour all the way around the park. I was really looking forward to doing something that would just let me sit and relax and enjoy the 80 degree day without much moving around. Unfortunately, when we got there the train was being "maintained" for the day.....figures.
So, since Summer obviously didn't feel as bad as I did, we trekked a round the park instead. At the park there is what they call the natural springs pool. It was so warm that there were a few people in there swimming. My daughter would have been one of them if she had a suit. Instead, she rolled her pants up and waded in it as much as possible. I had my camera on me in the car, but felt much to weak to trek back to the car and grab it for some winter time swimming photos.
While Summer was wading I took a few minutes to lay down on the limestone rock and absorb some of the warm sun. It's amazing what the sun can do to make you feel better. I've always called the sun "GOD". Now I know where the ancient people get the term "Sun God" from. The sun definitely has healing powers.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
A Beautiful Saturday
I don't know why, but this morning I woke in such a peaceful mood. Maybe because when I looked out the window the weather was perfect. The sun was shining and the temps were in the 70's. We puttered around the house for a little while and since Toby didn't have to be to work until later, we decided to go to the park down the road.
It was a little after noon when we got there. I couldn't figure out why everytime we go there, there is never many people there enjoying this beautiful park. Then I realized that Austin has Sooooo many parks and other outdoor activites to offer that people don't have to flock to one particular place for a good time.
In Mobile, there are so few family oriented things to do, that when something new comes along it is usually packed full of people. Here, there is enough activities to go around so the crowds are at a minimum.
Anyway, after enjoying the park for a while we went back to the house for some lunch. Soon, Toby left for work and Summer and I still wanted to "seize the day" so we took a walk to the end of the neighborhood where the elementary school is. The school's playground is really nice and has some playground features that I have never seen before on a playground.
On our walk back to the house I noticed there is also a neighborhood playground that I had never noticed. This place has more parks and playgrounds than I have ever seen!
Here is a pic of Summer and Brandi enjoying the backyard after we got back home.
It was a little after noon when we got there. I couldn't figure out why everytime we go there, there is never many people there enjoying this beautiful park. Then I realized that Austin has Sooooo many parks and other outdoor activites to offer that people don't have to flock to one particular place for a good time.
In Mobile, there are so few family oriented things to do, that when something new comes along it is usually packed full of people. Here, there is enough activities to go around so the crowds are at a minimum.
Anyway, after enjoying the park for a while we went back to the house for some lunch. Soon, Toby left for work and Summer and I still wanted to "seize the day" so we took a walk to the end of the neighborhood where the elementary school is. The school's playground is really nice and has some playground features that I have never seen before on a playground.
On our walk back to the house I noticed there is also a neighborhood playground that I had never noticed. This place has more parks and playgrounds than I have ever seen!
Here is a pic of Summer and Brandi enjoying the backyard after we got back home.
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