Nutrition
Posted by Gina on Apr 30, 2008
I just heard on the news yesterday some shocking but true information regarding the health of our children. Many children as young as 5 years old are facing some serious health concerns due to their lack of activity and poor nutrition (fast food). Obesity being one, Diabetes being another and the list went on and on. What is happening? Have we really become that busy in our day to day lives that our children’s health has been put on the backburner?
It got my thinking about my childhood. I miss those days of running around all day long with the neighbors, sledding down the neighbors hill in the winter time. It didn’t even matter how cold it was. Those days for children seem to be long gone or at least few and far between. What’s to blame for the changing times? Is it the fact that we all have computers now, tv sets, and video games? I’m not sure. I remember McDonald’s being a treat when I was growing up. Maybe we would have it once a week, but definitely not everyday. What can be done at this point?!
Traveling
Posted by Gina on Apr 25, 2008
I recently traveled back home to visit family and friends in my childhood hometown. The trip was wonderful, but one experience that stands out more than some of the others was visiting my Grandmother. She is in her mid-90’s and is experiencing a completely different life than what she has ever known. Recently she was put into a retirement community in order to receive 24 hour, round-the-clock care.
Her fragile body and depressed state was heartbreaking. Her love of life has completely vanished. In my attempts to comfort her I painted her nails, held her hand, and brought up old memories that I knew would make her laugh. As we were leaving I couldn’t help but think of things I could do to help others in her same situation. As my parents and I drove back home visions of caring for the ederly filled my mind. My new mission in life has to involve helping the ederly and those that are alone. I wish it didn’t take seeing my grandma so sad to figure that out.
What does the future hold?
Posted by Gina on Apr 23, 2008
Growing up Christian and going to church has given me a sense of faith, peace, and hope. But one thing that has always caused a great deal of fear and doubt in me is the uncertainty of the future.
Lately I have been hearing stories from friends and coworkers about how their lives have changed overnight. For example, the other day one of the ladies I work with had a car accident on her way to work. Thank goodness she’s okay, but by the sound of the accident she got really lucky. It started off with her changing a flat tire she had gotten on her way to work. Once that was done she was able to head in. Unfortunately she was probably in a little bit of a rush and got hit by a car on the passenger side. The the car behind her hit her in back and pushed her into the gaurd rail. Thank goodness she’s okay, but doesn’t it make you wonder maybe she should have stayed home that day?
Dreams
Posted by Gina on Apr 13, 2008
Every little girl has dreams. Since as long as I can remember I have always dreamed about becoming a Cosmetologist. I love hair! I have always been obsessed with brushing, styling, and cutting hair. Needless to say most of my barbie dolls I had when I was growing up are now bald. I know this because I saw some of them when I went back to the midwest to visit. They were out because my adorable nieces are now playing with them. It’s interesting to see which dreams will come true and which ones we end up carrying around in our hearts.
The truth of the matter is that it’s never too late. It’s never too late to learn how to cook, write, learn a foreign language, etc. The human mind is an amazing thing! Never give up on growing, learning and becoming what you’ve always dreamed of.
Dieting
Posted by Gina on Apr 7, 2008
My gosh what is it with getting older and gaining weight for no apparent reason? I was reading on-line about success stories from women who have lost like 100 pounds and are managing to keep it off! Don’t get me wrong it’s great. I’m impressed with people who have this type of self control. The question is what’s wrong with the rest of us who have about 10-15 to lose and can’t seem to do it!
Is it lack of will power, lack of self-control, or do we just feel we don’t look that bad? If anyone out there can help me figure this one out that would be great. I’ve been battling with these 10-15 pounds since the age of 16 and can’t seem to take them off. In some of the success stories I read it took less than a year, even to take off 100 pounds! That is amazing to me.
April Full of Fools
Posted by Gina on Apr 1, 2008
I didn’t realize how gullible people really were until today. Some were so foolish, they forgot that today is April fools day.
I got my hunny good today, I told him I was going to be an hour late picking him up from work. Since his car is in the shop, he is totally dependent on me to drive him around. I waited until the last minute to tell him too, and he bought it, with no questions asked. I’ve heard less curse words in dive bars.
I was actually a block away when I had called, and when he found out he felt completely stupid and apologized profusely. I got a good laugh out of it.