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this seems like forever ago

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When I came across this photo on a hard drive my heart leaped. I don’t remember ever seeing it before. Looking at that tiny infant on me I suddenly distinctly remembered how new everything was at the beginning. For a week or so breast feeding was the most difficult task in the world. I was feeding her every 3-4 hours and even waking her in the middle of the night so that she would eat and hopefully gain weight. My poor nipples were so sore and she was so hungry. Eek! I would try to sleep when she did like I had been advised but some times I just couldn’t and would end staying awake washing cloth wipes, tidying up the cottage or just watching her sleep. maiki and I were already looking at pictures of her while she was sleeping even then and talking about how we could not believe that we were parents and they just let us take her home from the hospital like it was no big thing. It was such a weird time (no clear division between days anymore) and we were blissed out and sleep deprived. I was so thankful that I didn’t have to go back to work for a while and could just get used to my new job of being a mother. Now I wished that my weeks at home were more like months at home to bond, but its always cut short.

One time maiki got the flu. He felt so bad because Emma was so new and I was left to take care of her by myself. I managed somehow but then almost like an alarm went off suddenly he felt better and I was the one who could barely hold her for being so ill. I had a high fever and still breast fed so that she would get the antibodies to avoid the flu that we had. It was the strangest moment of my life and I just hoped and prayed that I recovered quickly. Those were the days when I most appreciated food being delivered to my door. We had been gifted a fancy meal delivery service and ate better those nights than if I was cooking dinner. And we always had dessert. The desserts were the best part and I daydreamed that we had the funds to keep the dessert delivery going for ever. Those were the days-chocolate cheesecake and baby snuggles. ^_^

rainy day

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Since its been so dry lately we jumped at the chance to go out in the rain-and use Emma’s rain boots before she grows out of them!

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We walked to the garden to see how lovely all the plants and trees looked in the rain. Our own garden plot looked fresh and green.

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We looked for tadpoles in the pond, but they were too hard to see with all the rain drops.

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And we walked to Whole Foods for popsicles. ^_^

life advice for graduates

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My twin nieces are graduating from high school soon. When I graduated from high school their mother gave me the “Life’s Little Instruction Book” so I thought that I could return the sentiment by writing up some of my own collected advice and wisdom to dispense to her children. I jotted down a list to share and solicit more little bits of insight to add to the list.

Taking care of your teeth (brush, floss, swish) will save you lots of money and painful dentist appointments.

Always keep pain reliever and tampons in your bag.

Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t know something.

Back up your hard drives.

Watch “Remix: a Manifesto.” If you create things consider using a Creative Commons license.

Get into some kind of physical activity as a hobby to stay active (walk, swim, bike, tennis, yoga, dance, hike). Its way more fun than the gym.

Be gentle with the Earth.

Don’t look at the calendar. Just keep celebrating the every day.

Invest in quality pieces, they never go out of style. Thrift shops have a treasure trove of clothing that one can always afford and you may find some gems.

Get enough sleep (8 hrs +) and drink plenty of water to stay healthy. And wear sunscreen, your skin will look great.

Don’t get crazy amassing a lot of things. The things you own end up owning you. Instead invest in experiences, you will enjoy the memories over and over.

Eat the rainbow. Find lots of fruits and vegetables that you like.

Life is all about change and its never too late to learn something new.

Meditation helps one deal with everything. Deep breaths in and out.

Creative expression is free happiness. Make art, cook, dance, journal, sing, anything that you can imagine.

Check out the free museum days in your area (usually during the first week of the month).

Don’t forget that the public library has free movies, music and books. Read all kinds of books. Listen to all kinds of music.

Skip the coffee shops and make your own at home. Way cheaper to buy good coffee beans and cream or even way better tea.

Credit card debt sucks! Try to keep all debt at a minimum.

Don’t use social media as a diary. Future employers will google you.

Do blog and practice writing and using the internet to publish. Knowing WordPress will get you jobs.

It takes ten thousand hours to master a task, but you have to start somewhere. So start practicing to start getting better.

“Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail but every day is a new opportunity.”
-the Happiness Project