I'm Tired

Ok, this was at 9:47AM, at first I thought "oh my" did I miss the time change? I'm not even posting the view from the kitchen window because even the iphone camera couldn't get the tree in focus, we were both confused. . That is what Wednesday looked like ALL day. It was spooktacular in the science fiction creepy scary sort of way. Yes its been 6 days and I'm still tired. I know the dawn is approaching, a new day is coming and things are getting better all the time (listen to the Beatles) Getting so much better alll the time! Its getting better all the time. Better Better Better, Its getting better all the time. I'm making a better day for myself buy staying in the NOW moment. Right now the air is still smokey, on the iphone it does say un healthy so I'm not going to talk a walk outside. In this now moment I'm going to eat a few frozen grapes and sing to myself. I can take the time to pray for all sorts of things. You can make up your own prayer list, anything you want is good. Like peace for all beings involved in the curious time. You get the idea right? Right now I am choosing to see the beauty that is all around me even when it looks wired. I'm choosing Peace in my confusion. I'm choosing meditation for 20 minutes twice a day to stay in silence and live larger than life. PS my tiredness has gone away.

Something Is Growing

Life Force is soooo amazing. From One small seed, plus drip line you can grow just about anything. Have to say Mark and I (ok Mark did all the drip line, plus heavy lifting and planting anything I couldn't reach) created this beautiful garden during the "stay home stay safe" pandemic. What you see did take 4 months of sweat and hard labor and yes some SMALL starters.

I'm so happy to witness, that I am the cause of my own experience. I plant the seed where I want it and it grows what I want. 

I have found in the last 6 months of Pandemic Life, that it is like a garden. It needs attention, weed pulling and changes to be made. 

Most importantly there is always something growing, especially in my mind. 

When I feel stress, I have the opportunity to change that experience. I meditate twice daily, just sitting for 20 minutes with my eyes closed helps me remember, all things come to pass. To release fear. 

I guard my thinking and I do not plant thoughts that I don't want to live there.  

Love lives there, Faith lives there, Affirmations live there, Peace lives there. Music lives there. 

My Sweet Lord is definitely this months absolute favorite "I Really Want To See You" 

This song brought tears to my eyes. I was looking at the garden, sitting next to Mark, listening to the birds I could really feel what the song My Sweet Lord calls to.

The beauty of everything around me. I am holding tight to that feeling, God is in everything I see. Things I like and things I don't like, there is Life Force everywhere. I can create any feeling I want and let go of any feeling that does not serve me. Life Is Good.

It's A Great Day

It's a great day I'm not saying what day it is because it doesn't matter. 

Today is a great day, there are opportunities and possibilities. It's where where I've been hanging out. 

Ever heard of Bobby McFerrin?  He sings the song "Don't Worry Be Happy". I silently sing it to myself. 

"Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note. Don't Worry, be Happy In every life we have some trouble but when you worry you make it double Don't worry be happy `Cause when you worry your face will frown and that will bring everybody down Don't worry be happy." It helps me in times where soooo much is going on. Like pandemics, economics, politics, black rights matter, LGBTQ rights, Dreamer program; it goes on, fill it in for yourself. The Don't Worry Be Happy song reminds me to do what I can, where I am, with what I have. I have to start with myself, everything has a solution. I told Mark being invisible doesn't exist anymore. The internet has solved that issue I want to take a stand for equality, human rights, love is love. I release all fear and live in Faith and know that Justice, Peace and freedom exists for all. It's an opportunity to find it.

I'm Sick of Saying What COVID Day is It?

I have a computer that has the date in it, a watch that has the date in it , an iPhone that has the

date in it, a day at a time inspirational flip calendar by my bed,  an iPad that has the date in it.

Yes sometimes I want to forget the date as I love staycation and I am realizing it is slowly coming to an end.
I am used to the life I have made during the become restful, slow down and  relax time.

I am so grateful that my gluten free baking skills beats anything you find in the market. 

The photo is the remains of chocolate chip blueberry bread that became a large scone and Mark gobbled it up. Morgan not so much as she doesn't like blueberries.

I am so grateful that we are have healthy immune systems, eat nutritious food, walk outside daily or I should say Mark and I.  Morgan does come out of her room though.  I live in an environment that doesn't have crowds. Wash my hands 10 times a day. Keep the windows open for fresh air. 

I have soooo much to be thankful for.

I am imagining the times ahead to be just as exciting as the content changes and I keep my
eyesight open to see all the good that the Universe is constantly giving me.

COVID is the perfect time to start thinking about Halloween

What follows is a saved blog from the way back when:

I am not really a dress up for Halloween kind of gal. This year we have 3 different places to be on
Saturday night (the 30th) and it is supposed to rain. I borrowed an outfit from my friend, the same
outfit I borrowed last year, and the same out fit I will wear this year. I might buy it from her and keep
it forever.
I did not buy the not really a doctor outfit, Mark got us Star Trek outfits that I now wear every
Halloween,

I do remember the beginning of COVID Day...

 Ok the date that Morgan's high school decided to go Social Distancing was Friday the 13th, not exactly scary but definitely weird. I guess its how you choose think about things.
 Yes I am grateful that I have a job that is considered essential and was not told to shut down. 2 days a week gets me to drive my car and use the electric 10 miles that my car gives me before switching to gas. 
 Here at Casa Cooper it really began when Mark left to snowboard in Tahoe for 2 weeks, March 16th which worked well for Morgan and I because Mark not being in the house for St. Patrick's day meant cookies cookies cookies for Morgan and I.
 Wait... I just noticed that life with gaelen came to life in 2006, 14 years ago when Morgan was 3. Just thinking about the last 14 years is making my head spin way more than wearing a mask when you go to the market does.
 I'm thinking it's safe (since safety is important) to say I love stay-cation. I am actually busy most of the time between making home made yogurt in the instant pot, participating in twice daily TM (Transcendental Meditation) zoom feeds, walking around the neighborhood, cleaning and re cleaning the house, making lunch and dinner, binge watching Netflix, M-F checking Ameritrade stock figures yes stock figures, as it is Mark and I's part in home schooling. Love to say I am the leader between us as to the person whose investment is doing the best.
Now that life with gaelen and I have gotten back together its another way to keep busy.

What COVID Day Is It

Yay I remember how many days it’s been with the stay at home order.

Picture of Mark, Morgan and me with food in my mouth

Ok I know I said I would post a picture from the restaurant.Happy I have some integrity :)

It's Morgan's 13th Birthday!!!

Ok this was last year at my 50th birthday yes it was the only picture I could find with the 3 of us in it, well actually I am in a hurry and I'm sure I could find another but I am hungry......

It is now 6PM and we need to get ready to take Morgan out to dinner and I will take a picture of us at her birthday dinner :) and post it later.

2015 Christmas

Serving you a Big plate of Love!!!

Ok Morgan wants to take Horse Back riding lessons again

Can you see why I'm not all about that?

This is why the Cactus is having trouble growing

Kiki now loves sitting in the Cactus bowl.

Happy Haloween

Yes I did put on the Tigger costume Happy Halloween.

Happy Halloween

Yes it's Mark getting ready for his Tigger costume. That boy loves Halloween. It's actually not my thing and yet I may put on the Pooh costume this year. Still deciding.

Sometimes no matter what I plan on it goes differently :(

Started off great at a golf lesson, when leaving the golf course parking lot my phone rings and it's Morgan's school saying she has a migraine headache come pick her up.

So I pick Morgan up, bring her home tell her to go to sleep and I head out to the office.

Morgan calls me about noon and said she just threw up :( so I leave at 1PM stop off at the market and buy, mineral water, 7 Up, Lemon Popsicle, Lime Popsicles and Pineapple Popsicle. I called the Doctor before leaving work and they were out for lunch and the answering system says they will call me when they return.

I get home and she is crying her head hurts sooooo much!

I give her the 7 Up sit by her till she falls asleep. Of course the Dr. calls and I say she is sleeping so they say bring her at 4PM.

We get to the Doctors office and she says I'm going to throw up-so I run and get the garbage can and put it in front of her which she throws up into.

The Doctor comes in and ask's Morgan what is up? He is concerned that she is dizzy, has a head ache and threw up. Then he say's why don't you bring her to the emergency room and have them take a look at her. Oh did I mention that while we were waiting for him to come in the room I ordered Morgan a burrito because she said she was hungry and I thought we could pick it up one the way home?

So after calling Mark and letting him know where we were headed, I stopped and picked up Morgan's burrito and a stress cookie for me (Gotta love peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies).

Of course by the time we got to the hospital and they hooked her up to take health measurements she was feeling much better-although the nurse did complain about me giving her food on the way to the hospital-what is a loving mother supposed to do?

So amazing that is how the end of the month went when I thought I would talk about Mark's birthday party and going to a comedy club after for his party.

Well now it's time for everyone to go to sleep :)

No Way I forgot July and almost August!

Ok went to Chicago to celebrate Katie joining the 50 Club and let me tell you Chicago is a great city, even in the thunderstorms and slight humidity I loved it. The food was delish, the Lemon Drop Martini's were oh so yummy, and Uber was the best way to get around town. 

All is well, Morgan entering the 7th grade along with playing golf and golf lessons and 50 people who extended their tax returns have been keeping me awful busy.

Played 9 holes with Mark!!

Oh yes I just finished 9 holes with Mark and at the 9th hole the golfers behind us, after I told him it was my first time out he said "You have a great swing"

Tomorrow for Fathers day I will use the score card and beat Mark :)

It's in my genes and new shoes.

NEW THOUGHT LEADERS UNITE IN PRAYER FOR CHARLESTON, S.C.

 Sometimes events like shooting in Charleston make me sad.

 

The AGNT leadership council, which includes CSL Spiritual Leader Rev. Dr. Kenn Gordon, is urging us all to go deeper in prayer and find that profound sense of compassion that lifts us all up, so that we say “no” to events like this one, and say yes to a higher energy that unites us all as a global family.  Let us all stand united in prayer, and in this moment of knowing that every life matters.  Every life is sacred.  As a society we must live in peace and harmony.   

 

xo, Gaelen

 

ps you can watch a prayer on YouTube https://youtu.be/IvEx7S9LdiU

You mean its June? Oh I've been so busy...

My lover who bought me my clubs!

Well it's finally summer and I am home alone. 
Morgan is out swimming with a friend. 
Mark is out with a client. 
I went to work and now I'm home. 
Alone.
Alone is a great thing.
Time to finally write my blog, consider doing the never ending pile of laundry. 
I have even thought about going to the golf course to use my new clubs.
I was using the putter at work yet putting on carpet isn't like putting on grass.
Mark, Morgan and I went to the golf course this weekend. What is it about a 12 year old that she can putt better that me? Well sort of.

Now that I have my clubs Mark's dream is coming true, as we are golfing with another couple on Father's Day! 

Yes, my Dad was a professional golfer. 
In my own head I am sure I can be course worthy on Father's Day. 
Although I haven't golfed in 25 years I am hoping it's like riding a bike you don't really forget right? 
I am trusting now that my Dad is an Angel he will send me some golf energy.
Okay, I guess I should take advantage of the sun setting at 8 and head for the golf course. Practice makes perfect right, combined with positive thinking I know it will all be fine and funny 

Happy Summer

Can't Beleive it my 50th Birthday Arrived

Ok my birthday party was the best ever.

It is so funny to think I was scared about turning 50 when I now realize its the new 24!

I am so happy we had Chef Tom come to the house and serve my beloved friends and family.

Was so very very excited to start out the event with Lemon Drop Martinis, somehow forgot to take a picture of that.....

The Menu:

 Leek and Pear Soup

 Butternut Jam Crostini, Chevre, Mint 

Baked Salmon Filet, Grain Mustard Crème Fraiche, Duck-Roasted Baby Potatoes, Vegetable Bundle

Herb Salad with Rose Petals

Chocolate Ganache Torte, Cappuccino Frozen Yogurt, Maple Whipped Cream

 

 

Filled with Gratitude, Love and Joy