Sunday, November 15, 2009

Saturday Six on Sunday & Other Things

I cannot believe I have not posted since September! What's been happening? A lot and yet nothing really. I've been on the computer less, part of my new priorities. And when I've been here I've been making an attempt to spend more time reading YOUR blogs than writing in mine. I had my six month check-up with my doctor who said all is well. Tell that to my body! Things have been busier at work it seems. Hubby has been working with his brother on a porch and garage for his sister. It's been very demanding and hard on him physically, but he is loving it in every other way. I tried to participate in a 30 year class reunion only to find out there wasn't really one.....but one party I was unable to make. Took the Bug to town and saw King Krunch the monster truck perform. He did a good show. Have enjoyed a lot of cooler weather and some nice fires out under the stars. And just last night my hairdresser, Pete, gave me another awesome color job. Bye-bye grey and hello Barbie's natural shade. So, all in all, life is good and I am blessed.




I saw where
Donna had played along with Patrick's Saturday Six and decided I wanted to as well. Here are the rules if you feel so inclined as to play along, too.


Here are this week’s “Saturday Six” questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal…but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! Permission is not granted to copy the questions to message boards for the purpose of having members answer and play along there. Enjoy!

1. What is the last thing you purchased for yourself, other than basics like groceries?

That would be a pair of socks and a bottle of Amarige by Givenchy. But then the perfume was as much or more for Pete than for me. As it is his favorite scent. ;o)

2. What is the last thing you purchased for someone else?

A package of socks for Pete so he isn't always looking the dryer for socks.

3. If you were to win a lottery, what is the first charity you’d donate to?

Definately the first would be a tithe of it to my church.

4. If you won that lottery, what is the first “luxury” you’d buy for yourself?

Would have to be a new comfortable yet fuel effecient car. My Taurus needs replacing.

5. Take the quiz:
Do You Put Yourself First or Last?

"You Put Yourself First
By putting yourself first, you're actually not being selfish. You're just being realistic.
You like to help others as much as the next person... maybe even more. But you know you need to be at the top of your game in order to really give back.

You take good care of yourself, and you have learned the art of tactfully saying "no." It's all about balance.
You try to stay away from people and activities that drain you. You prefer to save your energy for those who really matter to you."

I think I've just got back to putting me first or near the first after way too long of trying to do it the other way around. I've found people don't appreciate martyrs and at some point you just run out of anything worth while to give if you don't care for yourself and fill yourself up.

6. When is the last time you spent an entire weekend putting yourself first?

An entire weekend? I don't think I really need that much at one wack. A morning or afternoon or chunk of an evening is just about right. But that would probably be the last time my whole bunch went to the deer camp together.

It's been fun to play. And good to be back. Hopefully I'll not be so neglectful of my little spot of cyberspace in the weeks ahead. But then, who knows what the days will hold.

8 comments:

  1. Glad to hear things are going well. I have just started blogging again after quite a few months. I agree we should all practice saying no occassionally.

    Jenny <><

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  2. I imagine that some of us will blog more in the winter, but of course that does not apply to you. Glad things are going well, and thanks for stopping by my blog :o)

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  3. BARBARA, I HAVE MISSED SEEING YOUR POSTS.
    GLAD BUG IS DOING WELL.

    I AM A GIVER AND ENJOY DOING SO.
    WISH COULD DO MORE.

    I MISS BEING ABLE TO BE OUT AND AROUND AND DOING YARD WORK AND GARDENING IN THE SEASONS.
    HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VIEW FROM THE TENTH FLOOR WINDOW.
    HAYFIELDS AND MANY FLOWER GARDENS ALONG WITH VEGETABLES.
    FOUR NEW CALVES AMONG CATTLE PASTURING IN THE HAYFIELDS. THE CALVES ARE FROLICING IN THE THREE OR FOUR INCHES OF NEW SNOW.
    sam
    blogger sayit-baldys

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  4. Well there she is. Been missing you.

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  5. Keep up on the blogging I need to read more!
    Enjoy your Sunday

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  6. Hey there! I'm glad to see a post from you too! I've missed you a lot, but I know you're busy with stuff, and good to see that Pete is able to do some handy work. I miss you both- so you'll have to get Pete and you to throw some pillows or something :0) Hope you post some more Barbara, it really is good to read! Love you lots- God Bless!

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  7. Have a great Thanksgivng Barbara!
    Please come and visit and

    This was a sweet entry!
    tell us what you did!
    love,natalie

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  8. I'm taking a moment for me and catching up with all my favorite blogs!! I too have not been posting much and part of my new priorities have been to spend less time on the computer and more with my family. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! So enjoyed your entry!! God Bless,
    Lisa in Kentucky

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So glad you stopped by! Come 'round any time. ~ Barbara

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