Friday, November 14, 2008

Five Quick Takes

This "Quick Take" idea is taken from a blog I like to read, Conversion Diary. Gives me an excuse to talk a little bit about a lot of things --- something I'm good at!

1) Bud Vases. I got one for my wedding, and it annoys the heck outta me. It's just so SMALL! I know, it's a bud vase - not a "2 dozen roses" vase-- it's supposed to be small. Also, it's tippy. Frankly, I'm surprised it's survived six moves; a couple California earthquakes; four children pounding on the china closet; and my proclivity for trashing things that annoy me. But survive it has, and since our thirteen rose bushes are currently THRIVING despite my husband's disdain for them and the aphids' love for them - I brought out the bud vase and am making use of it. This photo was taken more to feature the rosebud than the bud vase, sorry.


2) Last night was our "Dinner with a Priest", chapter two. Chapter one was well over a year ago, before we were officially Catholic, and had our parish Priest over for pork chops (they were dry, if you were wondering). Father Phil, who is Kevin's spiritual advisor, came for spaghetti. It was his request, and he gave my sauce (or rather, Trader Joe's sauce with my homemade turkey meatballs) a thumbs up. He's fun to listen to, has great stories, answered several of my questions about life as a Priest, and the kids adored him.

3) Tonight, at an undisclosed location (because I don't want any more people to show up) Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage not far from our house. The evening promises Victorian carolers and "fake snow". Duh. Even marketing directors of the most successful venues can't promise real snow in Vegas in November. If we do decide to go, I'm afraid we all might have to climb a tree to get a good view of Kris Kringle - AND the fake snow.

4) Since I quietly removed my "weight loss" sidebar, I wonder if I've left my faithful blog-readers on the edges of their seats wondering how I'm doing. Today, I'm happy to report that all is well in Weightwatcherville. Tomorrow may be different but one day at a time, right? Seriously, I've enjoyed talking with a friend of mine who is recovering from a drug addiction. She's been off drugs for years now, but still struggles with food issues. The comparisons are amazingly interesting to me. Anyway, I appreciate her and the book she steered me to: Inner Harvest - Daily Meditations for Recovery from Eating Disorders. There is a page for every day of the year, helpful wisdom, and truth about recovery being connected to a "Higher Power", in my case Jesus Christ. I'll let you know when I reach my goal!

5) I had my appointment at the sports medicine doc/chiropractor/massage therapist's office. IT WAS DREAMY. I had questions answered, a MASSAGE!, and was given exercises to do along with a lot of encouragement in my running. Plus I felt like a real athlete hanging out there with folks like eight-foot-tall basketball players and heavyweight boxers and such. I had two x-rays and this doc says I do not have scoliosis. Kinda confused about that one since the family doctor called it "pronounced". But he showed me the images on the computer and pointed out how well-aligned everything looks. No disk problems, no nothing. Basically just the spine of a woman who has given birth a bunch of times and needs to strengthen her core. AND... the best part: I go back in a week. I'm hoping I need another massage.

8 comments:

heather said...

I did not even notice that you removed your weight loss thingie...you sure were "quiet" about it. I am (and I think MOST of US are ) in the same boat as you with the weight loss stuff. If you discover some amazing secret please post it!!

Vicki aka Diva Mom said...

Hi, Teri! I just surfed over from Conversion Diary and as I read about your dinner with Fr. Phil... that wouldn't be the Shrine's Fr. Phil would it? I'm thinking it must...

Very small world! I don't disclose our location on my blog but suffice it to say if you ever attend Mass at the Shrine I'd love to meet you - I cantor 1 or 2 Masses there every Sunday!

Vicki :-)

Unknown said...

It IS a small world - yep, that's the same Fr. Phil.
How fun! We're at a different parish, but my husband got to know Fr. Phil going to daily Mass at the Shrine.
Maybe we'll have to "talk" on e-mail and figure out if we could ever meet!

Vicki aka Diva Mom said...

http://bittyman.blogspot.com/2007/05/ittys-baptism.html
My family with Fr. Phil. He'll vouch for us! My husband is an organist at the Shrine (and plays piano full time during the week at one of the casinos). Our home parish is St. Peter's.
Holy small world that I randomly clicked on your link at Conversion Diary!
I'm on facebook too, but not through my blogger email. I'll try and find you and 'friend'.

Unknown said...

WOW! Yep, there you all are! Off to marvel at the small world. I'll look forward to getting more in touch.

Baby-Mama Runner said...

At your next appointment with Dr. Amazing can you see if he has any buddies with similar treatment philosophies (ie frequent massage therapy) in Houston?

Unknown said...

"Dr. Amazing" - I love it.
I have to admit, I kinda had an episode of doctor deification - and normally I pride myself on being so good at NOT doing that. But he was everything you want in someone you're paying an arm and a leg.

Christine said...

Teri, thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you posted quick takes too, so I could come say hi! The picture of the rose and vase is very pretty.

Aren't dinners with priests fun? We haven't had the priests at our current parish over for dinner (they're an order who eat their meals in community), but we used to love to invite them over. It's great for the kids to see that their real people too.