Feng Shui

Feng Shui
feng· shui (fuŋ′s̸hwā′, -s̸hwē′)
the Chinese practice of choosing and arranging work and living spaces to promote balance, comfort, etc., as in locating building sites or placing furniture.

That is a short definition. But if you read up on it, it is really so much more. Feng Shui is an Eastern philosophy and there are no shortage of books to read on the subject. My Mom and I became interested in the subject many years ago. She dabbled a little, and went so far as to make a few small changes in their home and business areas and was happy with the results.

I'm going to talk less about the subject of Feng Shui and more about the responsibility of being the author of a blog. I have been away from my blog for some time now due to personal reasons. However, before I left my blog, I had been exploring opportunities to make some additional income to help Lumpkin and I. I grow tired of struggling. I have struggled my entire adult life. But I digress, there are no shortcuts. I had added a website that I did not do my homework on. I am too trusting. It is not in my nature to cheat people, and I am still naive enough to think that others are the same.

I received an angry email from one of my readers this morning because she had made a substantial purchase from a particular Feng Shui website I had featured and had a very bad experience. I am apologizing to you, my readers, because it was not my intention to offer an untrustworthy company on my blog. From now on, I will be more careful who I allow on this blog.

Move On Hold

So far the move is on hold. The house we chose is still being remodeled. My frustration is compounded by the fact that we do not have air conditioning in the old house - roommate's choice, not mine!

Hopefully, the house will be ready by next payday. The good news is I have plenty of moving help from my church friends. I'll keep you updated! Hope your week is great!!

Waiting On The Next Storm

This is what greeted me at the door this evening. There is another storm system headed this way and it's supposed to be much worse!

Yikes!

I had barely been home long enough to take my shoes off when the Tornado sirens began to blare. After seeing all of the news footage lately, I was scared! Lumpkin and I hid out in the bathroom and I had her jump in the tub and cover up with a comforter. We had our little Leia with us too. We could hear on the scanner that there was damage and buildings down somewhere. I was thankful when the sirens stopped and we were safe!

Again!

Lumpkin and I are moving again. This makes four times in two years. All told, well over forty moves for me since the age of eighteen. Just when I'm feeling like the worst Mom in the world, Lindsay says "I can't wait to move! It's exciting every time!" What a kid! As much as we love our good friend Hasseman, it's just not working out. Living together is tough and I don't want our friendship to suffer. He was in a bind, we were in a bind, and thought we could pool resources. Losing the job I had and being unemployed for two months made a bad financial situation worse. Then take into account a new, lower-paying job, longer commute and new bills and something's gotta give. So we are moving back to the small town we were living in (ten minutes away) for cheaper rent, lower utilities and the privacy that we had living alone. Just wanted to give my blog friends the heads-up that I may be MIA while making the move. Thanks for understanding!

Not The Mother's Day I Had Planned

I didn't feel well on Mother's Day. I didn't feel right when I woke up and the symptoms became worse throughout the day. I was still feeling chest pressure, back pain and difficulty breathing close to bedtime, so I called my sister and asked her to pick me up.

Two days later... I have a hospital bill (the good news is, the tests came back great) and I'm waiting to get my car back. It has been in the shop for a new transmission. When it rains, it pours. I'm trying to keep a brave face, but it's difficult. I was just starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm turning to you, my blog friends, for some kind words of encouragement. I hope your Mother's Day was spectacular!

Happy Mother's Day In Heaven

Mom and Lumpkin...


"...If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me, place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while"