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jonijoni


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Surprise, surprise world....... since I am the new girl on the block at work, and semi-full-time (PRN), I get the next 6 days off, as one of our prescribers has her wedding/honeymoon starting this weekend. Sooooo.... Dean, are you listening? I want to make a list of maybe just a couple of things I will do over the next 6 days in an effort to do something spontaneous instead of devoting the entire week to endless projects around here and trying to do them to perfection. Have to break the cycle here, so what are your suggestions?

They can be inside or outside activities, simple, and preferably free or close to it.

I have a river, a trail, a dog park, shopping centers, and coffee houses close by. I like to canvas paint and snap photos and make things. I am even willing to do some PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!!!!!! Yes, indeed.

So here goes.. I am counting on you guys to help me with this!!

One thing I plan to do is transplant some flowers from the back garden to the side of the house. Does that count? I suck with plants and I have always killed them in the past. Think I can handle it this time???

OK... your turn....


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kayaking

mountain biking some chalenging trails

bowling

fishing

kareoke singing (take a sober person with you)

teaching your dog to catch a frisbee

bird watching

camping

enroll in that yoga class or thai chi

paint ball

saxaphone lessons smile.gif

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jonijoni


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KAYAKING?????????? Uh..... no.

Yoga, yes. Will call my friend who goes and sign on for monday night. Only $5 too!!

Teach Scouty to catch a frisbee at the dog park... sounds good. I will need to let her run off steam for a bout 2 hours first, so she can FOCUS.... lol

Walk in the woods with Scoutyt... there is the Gorge Park close by... all kinds of trails and rock formations made by the glaciers long ago... and I have NEVER taken my dog, not once, and it is only 1/2 mile away!!! How pathetic!!

OK girls... your turn!!

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lani


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Doing absolutely NOTHING one day would be grand to me!!! When do we ever take a day and do that!!!!!


I would love to go to lunch on the waterfront with a special friend and just enjoy the food and company! We have a fairly good downtown that can lead to adventure!!!

Speaking of....Miss 2.5 hours away!!!! ROAD TRIP !!!!!!! Will see what we can arrange!!!!!!!!

It can happen!!!!


Enjoy your days off! I'll chat to you son....going to bed sister!

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Hey.... now there is an idea, Lani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously!!! Write me when you wake up!!!

((((hugs))))

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You gen x'ers are some lazy biatches I swear smile.gif get out there and physically challenge yourself on weekends. Nothing will make you feel more alive and in today like a succession of near death experiences lol

Dean

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-- Edited by StPeteDean at 20:10, 2008-05-16

-- Edited by StPeteDean at 23:39, 2008-05-16

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My dear old Granny....Bless her soul..

Used to have a saying...

"If it feels good? Do it!"

Always tried to live by that...ehhh

Near death experiences?  Yup.

Almost got me killed a few times...if yu get my drift. :)

Life  is short.

Live it!!  Enjoy it!!  And carry a big gun.

In Cana Duh...we got sling shots.

Doesnt stop em at the border eh...but it sure slows em down. :)

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LOL................ I went on a very long walk through the city today with my doggy. Then I contacted my frined about Yoga on Monday night and we are going for sure!! Then, I went to a meeting at a dry club I have not been to in years. THEN... I stopped by and saw a sober girlfriend at work, whom I have not seen in a long time either. Had a lot of fun today, and played it by ear. Not quite skydiving or shooting mooses (meese? Phil??) yet, but easy does it, right?

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Definitely a manicure AND a pedicure. Preferably candy apple red.

Go see Iron Man!

Get a copy of Victoria magazine (not Victorias Secret)- filled with lovely pictures and articles(good reading during the pedicure) smile.gif

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Get a tatoo! I have 4; 3 flowers and a fire breathing dragon!

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Wow beachgirl!!!! Lovely and relaxing ideas!! I think I will pass on the manicure, as I cannto wear nail polish at work (medical field) but a pedicure sounds awesome for these tired old feet of mine!!! They do look nice, once properly cared for, and it is sandal season soon.....

I have 4 tattoos of my own, thank you, so no more!!! LOL

I think I have seen Victoria Magazine... isn't it full of decadent decor and such? Sounds like a fun purchase. Maybe I will head to a magazine/book shop. Have not done that in awhile.

I know, Dean..... LOL you think I am whimping out, right??? Hahahaha

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yep- that's Victoria magazine- it was discontinued several years ago, and is now back by popular demand.. Enjoy! BG

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Alright, Im getting a tattoo now!!!!! Feeling left out!!!!! lol

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jonijoni wrote:


I know, Dean..... LOL you think I am whimping out, right??? Hahahaha

http://www.topkayaker.net/Articles/NatureIssues/sharks.htm

this guy thinks that tatoos are delicious  biggrin
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