When you just feel....."off"

I can't put my finger on it. There are days when the sun is shining and things really are going my way, to paraphrase "Oklahoma", but still deep down, there is an off feeling that makes me wonder what secret I need to unlock in order to flip the switch to on.

I'm not sure what sparked it today, but I got up, accomplished a lot in the area of dishes and laundry, and opened all the blinds and windows in my house to let sun and fresh air in. Little breezes flooded the house, making everything seem fresh and new. I had a some excitement, but then, like a lead balloon, this off feeling hit. The breeze didn't seem to be as astringent, the light as bright, and the blue sky was washed with wisps of white clouds.

So, what sparks these mood swings, and what does one do about them? I suppose I can take Daniel up on his offer of a trip to the Olive Garden for breadsticks and alfredo sauce, but that would be drowning the switch in fat....not the most productive activity. Or I can take a walk. Or do more laundry. Or just tell myself that it will get better tomorrow.

Decorate my phone!

I decided to update my iPhone background tonight.  I used my blog kit and made a quick little background.  I decided it was quite March-like with the green and so it would be appropriate.  The picture is the only one that I have of both of my kids since Christmas.  I just can't seem to get them together.  We were at Noodles a couple of weeks ago, and I decided to try and catch them in the same frame.  Oh well.  iPhone pics aren't the best quality, but they are handy!

I may have to change it tomorrow, but isn't that the best about digiscrapping?

As I left work today and I felt a surge of excitement.  I had some great ideas that suddenly came to me and I felt that I was flying high.  I grabbed my notebook and scribbled furiously until my hand ached.

It has been a good day for me.  I don't know how the light switch was turned on, but it was and I feel really good about the direction my ideas are taking me.  Now I just have to follow through.

This week as I was walking to my car, in a rare moment of sun, I had the impression that I was returning "Home" as it were, with my life.  There are things that I thought that I would be doing at age 30-something, that I haven't yet experienced.  Things that were second nature to me (at least in my mind) when I was young and idealistic are starting to return.

So a bubble of excitement runs through my soul and I can hardly wait to see where this crazy ride of life takes me!

The Shoes Have It!

I don't know exactly what it is about a pair of stilettos that do it for me.  I am not at all the type of girl that has to go about with perfect hair, perfect makeup, nails polished, etc.  But I love stilettos!  I wear them all the time!  Of course, I don't stand at work all day, so having an office job does seem to have it's benefits.

I'm not at all thin and willowy...much to my dismay when I look in the mirror, but with a little extra help from some shoes, I am in my mind.  I stand just a little straighter and feel like my legs are just a little sexy.  Hello!  I'm a mom, I shouldn't be thinking these things!  But boy, this is one of my little pleasures!

Last year, Dan bought me a pair of patent leather red stilettos.  I love them! Every time I wear them, I get compliments all over the place.  Of course, they are for the shoes, and not necessarily for me, but I'll take what I can get.  

Will I have shortened calf muscles as some have been quick to warn me of?  I doubt it.  As soon as I hit the door at home, off they come.  But for a few short hours, I feel a bit like the saucy chick I think a girl wearing stilettos should be!

MMB Give Away

Go over to Mormon Mommy Blogs to enter their giveaway!  Looks like a bunch of fun stuff!

Caution.... icy conditions may exist!

I hate ice.  Not in my drink, but on the ground.  Yep, I fell today.  Did I mention that I hate ice?

New look for the ol' Blog

Well, I spent quite a long time yesterday revamping my blog.  It needed something brighter and a little more spring-like as we have been hit by a mountain of snow!  I learned a little HTML and got a little frustrated with Blogger, but in the end, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out!

Check out Shabby Miss Jen for the cutest blog kits!  There is a link to her store at the bottom of my blog...and she is currently listed after me on Mormon Mommy Blogs!  How cool is that!

Have a delightful day!  I'm going to warm up from the hour I spent trying to get out of the parking lot at work.  8 inches or so of snow didn't match up too well with our little Hybrid car.  Weber State closed campus for tonight, but it didn't help us employees who still had to make it off campus to get home.  Oh well.  At least I'm home and snug as a bug with my computer on my lap.  I am going to pick up a book and do some escaping!