February 13, 2009
Random Thoughts
Number 1:
I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror yesterday when I was adjusting the rearview mirror in my husband’s truck. Now that I am healing from my broken nose from a couple weeks ago, I think I look different. I don’t know exactly how my nose was re-constructed but I swear my nose is narrower and I have a bit of a bump mid bridge. I don’t think I look bad, but I do think I look a bit different. Whatever “mending” the doctor did inside my nose still hurts too. I read on a blog yesterday I shouldn’t be blowing my nose. It’s been 2 weeks and I totally blew my nose hard the past couple days. Is that why my nose hurts? Damn, I hope I didn’t just screw up the healing process.
Number 2:
When I got on the elevator yesterday to go home, I was the only woman and there were 4 men. One of them seriously smelled like a mixture of B.O. funk to the highest degree accompanied by sweat – like they just got out of the gym. But oddly enough, we were all in work clothes. So my thought was, “How can you NOT smell how funky you are? Do you not know you are in an enclosed elevator with no air circulation? And if your ass did work out today, did you have no time to jump in the shower? Damn you!” The minute the elevator doors opened, I practically fell out, gasping for air. I couldn’t help but thank the good Lord my husband has NEVER smelled that bad – EVER!
Number 3:
I’m starting to look frumpy. I guess I could blame the season. It is winter after all but as I look at myself before I leave for work every morning (like I did this morning), I can’t help but think – “Dang it Joy, get out of boys’ jeans and put on some women’s jeans. You watch “What Not to Wear” every Friday, don’t you listen to Stacy and Clinton?! And what’s up with the winter scarves? Why don’t you take them off? Is your neck that cold? Ever hear of a turtle neck?”
I need to take the time for myself. I always say I am going to be a stylish mom, I better get to it.
End of Random Thoughts.
Silly Thing #2 April 20, 2008
When Someone Farts in Yoga Class
What is the first reaction you have when someone farts in your yoga class? How about if that person is in close proximity of you? What if they are right next to you and you are ‘in the line of fire’? What if they are behind you and you are down wind?
Do you hold your breath in?
Do you gasp?
Do you giggle? 
Do you say something? (What would you say, I mean, really?)
Or – better yet – have you been that person who has farted in yoga class? What have you done? Most people practice in silence, so the whole room can hear when a student rips a big one.
What happens if it’s a stinky one?
What happens if it’s a stinky one in a room that is over 100 degrees? YOUCH!
This has happened a few times in many of my yoga classes. I am happy to report it has never been me. But it’s a normal reaction that is a result of all the twisting and bending we do in our class. It’s clearly a response to the removal of toxins. It’s a good thing.
But it’s still embarassing.
Anyway, I really don’t have anything else to say about this. I just wanted to make a note of it since my 10 year old daughter Michal is sitting with me at the computer and we wanted to write something silly.
This was the topic we chose.
Hee hee.
Namaste.
Silly Thing #1 April 16, 2008
Purchasing things off Paid Programming shows.
What did I buy? The Tobi!
The Tobi is a steam machine that replaces the use of an iron, a dry cleaner, and a steamer to freshen up upholstery, bedding, and even stuffed animals.
Wow – I totally got sucked into buying this thing. It was 6:00 in the morning on a Sunday and I turned on the TV and scanned the different Paid Programming channels. Since I have seen the Tobi advertised before, I decided to see what kind of special they were running.
I think I got a good deal. I’ll know after I use it tonight for the first time. I not only got the the Tobi steamer, I got a hand held steamer as well! And instead of paying 5 payments of 29.95, I only have to pay 4 payments of 29.95! I honestly thought I was getting a deal so I called up and told them I wanted the special. I ended up spending an extra $19 so I can have a warranty for 3 years. I thought it sounded like a good deal.
My total purchase was $119.00. If for some reason I don’t like it during the first 30 days, I can just return it and get my money back.
How many people buy from these ads in the wee hours of the morning? My guess is a lot. I think it is a strategy to have the ads run either in the middle of the night or early morning hours to catch the weak and gullible, who are snacking on chips and ice cream, ready to buy the latest craze in losing weight by purchasing home videos.
I bought Billy Blanks Tae Bo exercises years and years ago after having my first and second babies. I had enough discipline to actually do the tapes (VHS at the time) and did lose my belly fat. But how many people have the discipline to do that? Most people buy these DVD’s or Tapes and they collect dust in an unforgotten cabinet.
Ian (my husband) saw the Tobi steamer on our front porch before I did last night when he came home from work and I went straight into the yoga studio. He kind of rolled his eyes knowing I totally fell for the ad.
Tonight I plan to steam a couple of our couches and show him the fabulous features of our new Tobi Steamer! Wish me good luck…
April 13, 2008
Sometimes what I say doesn’t make sense. I want to write every day because I have either written in a diary or a journal since I was about 8 years old.
I am getting older every year (like everyone else) but I still feel like a kid. I have 4 kids and they love hanging out with me because I try to keep things simple, and I am pretty good at predicting things they are really going to enjoy and how to keep them busy and happy.
My life is full of busy busy busy-ness. Just always hustling and bustling. I very seldom catch a break but writing in wordpress is a release I don’t get anywhere else.
So on this page I hope to have a collection of silly things that make no sense, that doesn’t answer any questions. It’s just there.
Hee hee.
April 15, 2008 at 10:30 am
Joya
I just caughtup with all your blogs and I’m remembering the insightful beautiful friend I have. I miss you dearly and take the time necessary to let you know that I think of you & your family regularly. It seems right now with my new job and my boyfriend, I don’t take the time to contact many of my friends. But you are always in my heart and in my thoughts. I hope I’m in yours too. You are an inspiration my friend. I’m so glad you have touched my life.
love, Dawn