Thursday, August 16, 2007

My Life

Tonight, the kids watched a Will Ferrell double header. 

First, was 'Stranger than Fiction', which I thought was going to be too serious for them, but they were riveted.  Afterwards, Pumpkin told me it was one of the most amazing movies she ever saw!  High praise!

Next, they watched 'Kicking and Screaming', although they had seen it before, they all agreed it had been a while and it was good and funny!  Again, they were excellent while watching.

I think they exhausted themselves earlier!  After the weather cleared, they took the their rambunctiousness outside, before and after dinner for a while.  Dill and Fuzzy even got in some hoops, so that was nice. 

Hubby took them all to Dairy Queen for ice cream, and brought me back a treat, too.

All in all, in spite of it being a particularly difficult day for me, it was a good day!  I was able to manage the facial nerve pain, and function, although, the kids didn't ask much of me at all.  I played some cards, made some food, got some drinks, that was about it for me today!  LOL

I found this meme a while back, and finally decided to do it, as it was time consuming, and tonight, I had the time.

You won't be surprised with #1!!!

10 quotes that represent your life's philosophy

In Latin, "Carpe Diem, quam minimum credula postero!"  In English, "Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow!"
-Horace, Roman philosopher/poet (65BC - 8BC)

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship."
- Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274)

"It is our choices, not our abilities, who make us who we are."           
-
 JK Rowling, through the character of Dumbledore, in the Harry Potter series.

"While there's life, there's hope.
- Cicero (106 BC - 43BC)

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends."
- Corinthians 13:7-8.

"A well spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.
- Leonardo DaVinci  (1452-1519)

"Do every act of your life as if it were your last."
- Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor (121 - 180)

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
- Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor (121 - 180)

"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
- John F. Kennedy 35th U.S. President (1917 - 1963)

"I have measured out my life with coffee spoons."
- TS Eliot (1888 - 1965)

           

And, yes, I even found a quote about coffee by a noteable poet/author/playwright!  LOL 

I think my new personal fave coffee quote is, 'Decaf is the Devil's blend!', but it is an anonymous one, and too playful!

Good ole' TS though, sounds like he knew a thing or two about living by and through the java juice!

Okay, signing off now, hope you all have a great Friday!

be well,
Dawn

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good Morning!  I think I'll put that meme on hold for awhile.  
It sounds like the kids are having lots of fun and making good memories.  Hope you're feeling better.  
                           ((HUGS))  Leigh

Anonymous said...

I just love these quotes!!  And hubby can take us out to DQ anytime.  Brave man.  I agree about the decaf being devil's drink.... let us avoid such brew at all costs.  LOL!!
Why am I still awake??????!  I know why you are... slumber party and all... but me, I gotta go to bed to get up for work and school.  It was that afternoon nap I tell ya!
Hugs,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

just LOVE your quotes!  one of marcus aurelius' is one of my faves that i'll post later, as well as that one of dumbledore's that you posted.  i'll try (if i still have the energy - lol) to give an update abt my now college girl! if not tonight, tomorrow since she is gone ... waaaaaaaa! lol  thinking of you and wishing for a pain-free friday for you!  

Anonymous said...

love your quotes...it would take me way too long to find quotes to fit my life....but I love yours....
thanks for sharing it all!!!!
Hope the pain disappears so very soon for you...keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!
-Ellie

Anonymous said...

I love the quotes....very nice touch !
Hope your well today.
Hugs,
Ellen

Anonymous said...

I LOVE THOSE! I'm copying a few of them today... hope you don't mind... and I'll add my own...
Thanks! Heather

Anonymous said...

Love it!!!  
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

Dairy Queen sounds yummy right now!
Missie

Anonymous said...

Sounds as though you found some comfort in your day. Always love the little treats in life (especially when they come for Dairy Queen). Hope you remain comfortable and are able to enjoy all of your Todays! Take care,
Katie

Anonymous said...

Sounds like the kids are on their best behavior and your feeling somewhat better. Love the quotes. I was but then I wasn't surprised you managed to find a quote with a coffee terminology. (Hugs) Indigo

Anonymous said...

I'm back from my break (not intentional, by the way) and what's the first thing I see? Half-nekkid fairies! ;-) Cin

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear it was a good day even if it was difficult.  It is good when things are balanced out.  Linda

Anonymous said...

That sounds like a perfect family day.  :)
http://journals.aol.com/mrsm711/LatteDah/     Tracy

Anonymous said...

have a good weekend:)

Deb

Anonymous said...

mmmm dairy queen

Anonymous said...

Great quotes.  You are so deep!  Like the graphic too.  Will Farrel is a nut!
Traci

Anonymous said...

OOOOOOOOOOOOO....lol I love Dairy Queen!!! Those buster bars are my favorite!
love ya,
carlene

Anonymous said...

OK so even if it is 1 AM you now have me craving DQ... NOT FAIR!!!

Wanted to see Stranger than Fiction but ran outa time... now yu gave me a movie night idea.

Michael
http://journals.aol.com/madmanadhd/ConfessionsofaMadmanInsightsinto/entries/2007/08/18/the-calm-before-the-storm/1515

Anonymous said...

A favorite quote of mine is "Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment" - Runni

I think that SO many people should adopt that!

Russ

Anonymous said...

I like this meme. It is simple and I think I will try it!  Especially since I got a quotionary for my birthday!  I like your quotes.   Now let me see if I can find mine in my quotionary.   Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/