A Very Joyous Week-end!

Well, this past week-end was filled with joy and celebration. My 52nd birthday was on Saturday, and Sunday was of course, Mother's day.

I celebrated my birthday peacefully by relaxing most of the day. In the evening, my son AK kept with our tradition of going out to the newest adventure film. Last year was "Iron man 2", and this year was "Thor". I really liked the film, and we went out to eat on Coco Walk (in Coconut Grove, Miami, FL). The Heat game was on, and there were televisions for us to watch. We had the pleasure of also being with AK's girlfriend, Samantha, who is lovely.

Sunday was equally pleasant. Frank called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day, and let me know he was on his way back from the wedding he had attended the previous day/evening. We agreed to meet for dinner when I got back home. After church, I met up with my friend, DRC. I have known her since I was 11. We had a lovely lunch at Boston Market, and were able to catch up. I managed to fit in a visit with a friend I hadn't spent time with since Christmas. We hung out at the Black Point Mariana & Park by the water. It was absolutely lovely. He always manages to put a smile on my face. To top the day off, Frank cooked delicious steak filets on my neighbor's grill, made a wonderful healthy salad, and we had a peaceful mother's day dinner together. I also received wonderful text messages and facebook messages from friends far away and close by. One in particular put a huge smile on my face, and if you could see me now, the same huge smile is still there.

Overall, this was a wonderful and joyous week-end of celebration and family. There were some little glitches, but I push those out of my mind, because as usual I choose to keep the beauty in my mind and heart, and to let go of those things which were not as pleasant. I also pick my battles very carefully.

I now must get back on the horse, so to speak, and buck up with my health and fitness regime. I allowed the cancellations of my training appointments to keep me out of the gym, and also did not do any extra exercise. Instead, I played (or worked) since Thursday, on my new HP Pavilion g7-series 17" notebook/laptop computer.

This computer was my personal birthday present to myself. I saw it on QVC. I had been pricing computers for over a year. I ended up getting a Gateway desktop with 1 Ter of memory on the hard drive for my home apartment, and not a laptop a few months ago. However, since I am spending a great deal of time outside of my home, I needed a good mobile computer to work on. Between my long distance masters classes at FSU, my own personal work, and various other reasons I needed a good working traveling computer. This one sang to me, and wooed me when it came on the television. The first thing about it was I could make 6 payments and receive the computer right away. Second, was the software package which came along with it. Third, was the 500 gb of memory on the hard drive. Fourth, was the CD/DVD/Blue Ray DVD player, which also burns CD's & DVD's with the light scribe feature. The one that got me, sold me, and made me say, "this is the one I must have" is the fact that it came in many different colors, and purple (my favorite color) was one. So now I am the wonderfully happy, and joyful owner of this purple beauty! It made my class last night absolutely a pleasure as well. I didn't need a headset because the computer comes with a webcam, and internal mic and speakers. How joyful again!

Sooooo, now I have an appointment with my trainer Wednesday at 2:30. I know it will burn and hurt as I have lost a week, and my body has gone lazy again. However, we will get back on track, and forward I will go! I am on a good roll, although my stomach is bloated out, my waist is still 3" smaller than before, and my face shows the new me. My grey hair is showing because I have been in the pool and jacuzzi so much. I will perhaps do that again today, to help get me out of the small emotional slump I am in. I am also going to get my nails done, and lips & brows waxed to look prettier. All for my spirits. There are days were I get lost a little in sadness. I must always keep this in check, as I am very joyful for all that there is in my life. God has been so good to me, and I must hold on to the good, and throw out the bad.

Thank you Jesus for all the glorious gifts you continue to bestow upon me. Also thank you for keeping my spirits lifted high through all my trials and tribulations. You are an awesome God!