Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The cool weather mixing with the remaining leaves of Fall. Walking into a warm house and smelling the different aromas wafting through the rooms carrying the anticipation of the holiday meal to come........aahhh...perfection!
We started off the day going to Adam’s parents house and the food was fantastic! It was the epitome of what Thanksgiving dinner should be. Everything was delicious! Barb made the best sweet potatoes. (I want the recipe!) They were fabulous. You know the meal is good when even Emma, Ashley & Zack made all gone.
It was such a nice, relaxing afternoon. It was small and intimate, no extended family. Jill & Scotty left early with the kids because they had two other places to go. What a full day for them!
When we got ready to leave so Adam could rest, Ashley had settled under a blanket with her Grandma and looked so sweet and cozy. Adam’s dad had reclined in his Lazy Boy and looked like he wasn’t going to be able to keep his eyes open much longer. Taby settled in on the couch, and looked so relaxed and comfy.
We braved the cold and drove back to the house where Adam immediately laid down on the couch and fell asleep. He slept for hours. I went to dad’s and let Adam stay home so he could rest. He’s been fighting a bad sinus infection for a few days, and we didn’t want to chance him getting worse.
Dad’s Thanksgiving dinner was great. As always, his girlfriend is so creative with her dishes. The food was great! For dessert, there were 3-4 different choices!!! Yum! (can you say ‘elastic waist pants’?)
It started off small, then right before I left, the girls friends started trickling in one by one to say hello. I wanted to get home and check on Adam, so I said my good-byes and headed for the house.
When I walked in the door he was still fast asleep. I tried to be quiet, but he still heard me moving around the house. He looked a little better after he woke up, so we settled in to watch a comedy called ‘Land of the Lost’. (this movie is hilarious! If you like Will Farrell, you will rank this up there with 'Taladega Nights'!).
We were both pretty beat after that, and we called it a night and got ready for bed. Even with the hours in between meals, our bellies were still full as we settled in under the covers. (confession: I am still full!)
Holiday season is in full swing, and we are eagerly looking forward to more quality time to spend with family and friends.
Hopefully you all will be able to do the same.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Way to go Adam!
The Arts & Crafts Fair at the JCC was yesterday, and from what I could tell, they had many talented people there. I stopped by to look around, and of course visit Adam, before I had to go to work. His dad David was there to help man the booth, and his sister Taby was there to take pictures and help talk it up with people.
When I got there, the place was packed! The entrance was full of patrons and vendors, and the banquet hall was doubly so. Adam was in the banquet hall in the first section of vendors. His booth really stood out because of the type of items he brought to sell. He definitely had the element of unique compared to most of his booth neighbors.
He is still fighting a cold/sinus infection, so he wasn't feeling up to par, but you really couldn't tell when you went over to talk to him. He had a smile on his face, and was more than eager to stop what he was doing to talk to any passer-by. His dad was even more smiley than usual, and you could see the pride on his face during the event. Taby was equally as proud, and you could tell as she also walked around and spoke with the patrons. Everyone was so glad that Adam showed up, and I am sure the event coordinator was glad to see a new face among the mix.
After I left, I was curious to know what was happening. He hadn't had a sale yet, so I was nervous for him. I know these things take time, and this event was more for exposure and introduction for him than anything else. But still, as his fiance, and his friend, I want the best for him. We all do. He has talent, and that is something that no one can deny.
I texted Taby throughout the afternoon for a play-by-play. I got a text back from Taby a while later saying that he had made a sale! I was ecstatic for him! I sent him a congratulations text, and then sent a group text to my family to share the news. They all responded back "Great news!", and mom's boyfriend Larry even went back to congratulate Adam in person. Thanks Larry! The rest of his family stopped by after I had left, and were all equally as happy for him.
I think after the sale, Adam was even more pleased with his decision to register for the event. It gave him confidence to keep pushing forward.
Just last week one of his dinosaur pieces sold at the shop off of Bethel Rd. Combine that along with the sale at the JCC, and I think it is finally sinking in to him that there are people out there that share his vision and enjoy his style. Rightfully so!
All-in-all, the day was a huge success! I am so glad that he attended the event, and am looking forward to seeing him participate in more shows. It's a long road ahead for him, one full of many ups and downs, but I know this is what he wants and loves.
Thank you to everyone who helped him with his special day. Thank you to all of the family that was there for him to help him get through, and thank you to the family and friends that stopped by for support. Hopefully this is just the beginning, and we will see your faces at many more to come.
When I got there, the place was packed! The entrance was full of patrons and vendors, and the banquet hall was doubly so. Adam was in the banquet hall in the first section of vendors. His booth really stood out because of the type of items he brought to sell. He definitely had the element of unique compared to most of his booth neighbors.
He is still fighting a cold/sinus infection, so he wasn't feeling up to par, but you really couldn't tell when you went over to talk to him. He had a smile on his face, and was more than eager to stop what he was doing to talk to any passer-by. His dad was even more smiley than usual, and you could see the pride on his face during the event. Taby was equally as proud, and you could tell as she also walked around and spoke with the patrons. Everyone was so glad that Adam showed up, and I am sure the event coordinator was glad to see a new face among the mix.
After I left, I was curious to know what was happening. He hadn't had a sale yet, so I was nervous for him. I know these things take time, and this event was more for exposure and introduction for him than anything else. But still, as his fiance, and his friend, I want the best for him. We all do. He has talent, and that is something that no one can deny.
I texted Taby throughout the afternoon for a play-by-play. I got a text back from Taby a while later saying that he had made a sale! I was ecstatic for him! I sent him a congratulations text, and then sent a group text to my family to share the news. They all responded back "Great news!", and mom's boyfriend Larry even went back to congratulate Adam in person. Thanks Larry! The rest of his family stopped by after I had left, and were all equally as happy for him.
I think after the sale, Adam was even more pleased with his decision to register for the event. It gave him confidence to keep pushing forward.
Just last week one of his dinosaur pieces sold at the shop off of Bethel Rd. Combine that along with the sale at the JCC, and I think it is finally sinking in to him that there are people out there that share his vision and enjoy his style. Rightfully so!
All-in-all, the day was a huge success! I am so glad that he attended the event, and am looking forward to seeing him participate in more shows. It's a long road ahead for him, one full of many ups and downs, but I know this is what he wants and loves.
Thank you to everyone who helped him with his special day. Thank you to all of the family that was there for him to help him get through, and thank you to the family and friends that stopped by for support. Hopefully this is just the beginning, and we will see your faces at many more to come.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Shout-out!
A lot has been in the works, so we have been busier than usual lately. Adam has been hard at work both at his shop, and preparing himself for his table at the Arts & Crafts fest this Sunday at the JCC, while still diligently working on his Etsy site.
In the midst of all of this, a few members of his family from Israel came to town to spend a few weeks with everyone. Adam was not only excited to have his Aunt Bev (OMG! i love this woman!) back in Columbus, but he was doubly excited to see his cousin, Sivan and her adorable son, Negev. We were so lucky that the weather cooperated while they were here. On the weekends, it was warm enough for them to take Negev and play at Jeffrey Mansion, and then for a hike at Old Man's Cave.
Since everyone was in town, it was decided to celebrate Emma's third birthday a little early. She had a nice party this past weekend with so many people there! It also coincided for both Negev (Happy Belated Birthday Negev!) and Jill. (Happy Birthday Jill!). And in the midst of all this, it was told that Sivan is pregnant! Congratulations Sivan!
My mom was at the party this weekend and she leaned in to ask me if it was ok to say congratulations to Sivan, or if her pregnancy was supposed to be a secret. I told mom that Sivan's Bubbe knew, so it was completely fine if she wanted to say something to Sivan about it in front of everyone. Now, for some of you out there the above interaction/translation might not have impact. 'What interaction/translation?', you ask. Let me explain.
There is a Jewish saying (no, not Hebrew, but Jewish) 'Does Bubbe know?'. I know some of you are thinking, 'That's not a saying, that's a question.' You're right, and you're wrong. Grammatically speaking yes, it ends with a question mark so therefore (hence) it is a question. The usage of the question is that of a statement.
Let me give an example:
Question: 'So, nu? I heard blank is pregnant. Can I tell her congratulations?'...........translation: I heard blank is pregnant. Is it ok to say something, or is it a secret?
Response: 'Well, her Bubbe knows... ' .......translation: end of story. If Bubbe knows, everybody knows. Lesson complete.
The party was a lot of fun. It was full of little ones running around and playing, and the rest of us wishing we still had that much energy. After the party was over, Adam's Aunt Debbie took Bev, Sivan, Negev and their grandma back to her house to spend time with Adam's Uncle Mauro, while the rest of us lingered for lasagna and more cake. (there's always room for cake!)
This past Wednesday, Bev, Sivan and Negev flew back to Israel. It was great seeing Adam's Aunt Bev again, and finally getting a chance to meet Sivan and Negev. I can't wait to see them all next year. I hope they enjoyed their stay, and that it was time well spent.
Before I wrap this up and get back to household chores, I did want to give a few shout-out's to the kids. This post really is more for them than for us.
Shout-out #1: Best/Sweetest Demeanor:
This one is a tie between Zack and Negev. Zack is one of the sweetest little boys that I know. He's patient with his little sister, and just a great kid in general. He always has a grin on his face, and is more than eager to show off his favorite toy or computer game. He ties this one with Negev. Negev just barely turned three, and flew with his mom on a very long flight to a foreign country where people around him talk funny. From what we were told, he handled the flight like a champ, and from what we've seen, he adapted really well to the weird words we spoke. This little one has the most addictive smiles! (and bashful!) You're a trooper Negev!
Shout-out #2: Cutest Red-Head:
This one goes to Ashley! (duh!) She wins this one, no contest! She is a little spit fire, and the cutest thing. All I saw at the party was a flash of red, and knew immediately it was Ashley running by. Spend an afternoon with her at the art museum, or take a quick trip with her to the conservatory some time. I did. She's a joy to be around, and a lot of fun to talk to. For her age, she's way ahead of schedule.
Shout-out #3: Cutest Cheeks:
Sammy Goldston! Hands down, Sammy has the cutest cheeks I have ever seen. (and that hair! i can't get over his little curls!) He is just a little over a year, and is already almost head to head with Negev and Emma. This little guy spent a good portion of the birthday party taking a nap on his mommy, Melissa. (poor Melissa was literally stuck in the chair with a conked out Sammy for at least half of the party). When he woke up, he was full of cute-cheek smiles and vanilla ice cream. Sammy, if I were 33 years younger.................
Shout-out #4: Cutest Princess:
Emma, the birthday girl, takes the cake! When she greeted her guests at the door, she was decked out in her Pretty Princess Party Dress. All of the ladies ooh-ed and aahh-ed over her adorable dress. After the presents were opened, she quickly did a wardrobe change into the cutest little pink dress from her Aunt Taby, Uncle Brian, and cousin Ashley. She's pint-sized fun packed with long, dark curls. She's going to be a heart breaker one day.
Shout-out #5:
This one has no name, but goes out to the rest of us! We all patiently waited for the kids to get their cake and ice cream before diving into it ourselves. We deserve a shout-out for showing great restraint! It was worth the wait, the cake was delicious!
Thank you again to the Gurevitz's, who never cease to make me or members of my family feel comfortable at their family gatherings. Mom had a great time, as did I. What a warm and loving clan!
In the midst of all of this, a few members of his family from Israel came to town to spend a few weeks with everyone. Adam was not only excited to have his Aunt Bev (OMG! i love this woman!) back in Columbus, but he was doubly excited to see his cousin, Sivan and her adorable son, Negev. We were so lucky that the weather cooperated while they were here. On the weekends, it was warm enough for them to take Negev and play at Jeffrey Mansion, and then for a hike at Old Man's Cave.
Since everyone was in town, it was decided to celebrate Emma's third birthday a little early. She had a nice party this past weekend with so many people there! It also coincided for both Negev (Happy Belated Birthday Negev!) and Jill. (Happy Birthday Jill!). And in the midst of all this, it was told that Sivan is pregnant! Congratulations Sivan!
My mom was at the party this weekend and she leaned in to ask me if it was ok to say congratulations to Sivan, or if her pregnancy was supposed to be a secret. I told mom that Sivan's Bubbe knew, so it was completely fine if she wanted to say something to Sivan about it in front of everyone. Now, for some of you out there the above interaction/translation might not have impact. 'What interaction/translation?', you ask. Let me explain.
There is a Jewish saying (no, not Hebrew, but Jewish) 'Does Bubbe know?'. I know some of you are thinking, 'That's not a saying, that's a question.' You're right, and you're wrong. Grammatically speaking yes, it ends with a question mark so therefore (hence) it is a question. The usage of the question is that of a statement.
Let me give an example:
Question: 'So, nu? I heard blank is pregnant. Can I tell her congratulations?'...........translation: I heard blank is pregnant. Is it ok to say something, or is it a secret?
Response: 'Well, her Bubbe knows... ' .......translation: end of story. If Bubbe knows, everybody knows. Lesson complete.
The party was a lot of fun. It was full of little ones running around and playing, and the rest of us wishing we still had that much energy. After the party was over, Adam's Aunt Debbie took Bev, Sivan, Negev and their grandma back to her house to spend time with Adam's Uncle Mauro, while the rest of us lingered for lasagna and more cake. (there's always room for cake!)
This past Wednesday, Bev, Sivan and Negev flew back to Israel. It was great seeing Adam's Aunt Bev again, and finally getting a chance to meet Sivan and Negev. I can't wait to see them all next year. I hope they enjoyed their stay, and that it was time well spent.
Before I wrap this up and get back to household chores, I did want to give a few shout-out's to the kids. This post really is more for them than for us.
Shout-out #1: Best/Sweetest Demeanor:
This one is a tie between Zack and Negev. Zack is one of the sweetest little boys that I know. He's patient with his little sister, and just a great kid in general. He always has a grin on his face, and is more than eager to show off his favorite toy or computer game. He ties this one with Negev. Negev just barely turned three, and flew with his mom on a very long flight to a foreign country where people around him talk funny. From what we were told, he handled the flight like a champ, and from what we've seen, he adapted really well to the weird words we spoke. This little one has the most addictive smiles! (and bashful!) You're a trooper Negev!
Shout-out #2: Cutest Red-Head:
This one goes to Ashley! (duh!) She wins this one, no contest! She is a little spit fire, and the cutest thing. All I saw at the party was a flash of red, and knew immediately it was Ashley running by. Spend an afternoon with her at the art museum, or take a quick trip with her to the conservatory some time. I did. She's a joy to be around, and a lot of fun to talk to. For her age, she's way ahead of schedule.
Shout-out #3: Cutest Cheeks:
Sammy Goldston! Hands down, Sammy has the cutest cheeks I have ever seen. (and that hair! i can't get over his little curls!) He is just a little over a year, and is already almost head to head with Negev and Emma. This little guy spent a good portion of the birthday party taking a nap on his mommy, Melissa. (poor Melissa was literally stuck in the chair with a conked out Sammy for at least half of the party). When he woke up, he was full of cute-cheek smiles and vanilla ice cream. Sammy, if I were 33 years younger.................
Shout-out #4: Cutest Princess:
Emma, the birthday girl, takes the cake! When she greeted her guests at the door, she was decked out in her Pretty Princess Party Dress. All of the ladies ooh-ed and aahh-ed over her adorable dress. After the presents were opened, she quickly did a wardrobe change into the cutest little pink dress from her Aunt Taby, Uncle Brian, and cousin Ashley. She's pint-sized fun packed with long, dark curls. She's going to be a heart breaker one day.
Shout-out #5:
This one has no name, but goes out to the rest of us! We all patiently waited for the kids to get their cake and ice cream before diving into it ourselves. We deserve a shout-out for showing great restraint! It was worth the wait, the cake was delicious!
Thank you again to the Gurevitz's, who never cease to make me or members of my family feel comfortable at their family gatherings. Mom had a great time, as did I. What a warm and loving clan!
Friday, November 13, 2009
For the Ladies
Recently I had the glorious pleasure of waking up feeling like total drek (yiddish for many things, in this case, crud). I stood up, I was nauseous. I walked, I was nauseous. I bent over, I sat down...... nauseous. The only comfort I felt was either in a fetal position, or curled up in a chair with my legs wrapped underneath me. (ahhhh......the monthly joys of being a woman!) Still, I knew I had to go to work, so I made myself get ready to go. One of the final steps before I walk out the door is the barbaric ritual of flat ironing (frying, essentially) my naturally frizzy (thanks mom!) hair. (to all of you blessed with lovely locks, be grateful this is only something you have to read about, and are lucky enough to never know). Anyway, half of my hair is down and straightened, and the other half is still up in a knot on top of my head. I'm walking around with my cell phone in one hand, and my Chi in the other. I'm slouching, doubling over, standing up straight, and then repeat. I finally realize that there is no way in the world I can make it to work today. I give in and call my boss and say I won't be in today, and if they need me to call and I'll try to make it in. I feel guilty calling off work. This was the first time in about 4 months that I did, but I felt guilty anyway.
The guilt slowly ebbed as I started feeling nauseous and dizzy again. I didn't want to take a nap because I knew I would sleep for hours, and then wake up at about 8:00 and stay up until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. I was at a loss of what to do. I didn't want to clean anything, I didn't want to pick up anything, I just wanted to plop down and get lost in something for a few hours. Reading was out. I didn't even feel like holding a book long enough to read a few pages. I decided to watch a movie mom had let me borrow a few weeks ago. I never intended to watch it, (it was a chick flick!...............i don't usually watch chick flicks) but decided it was better than whatever else was on tv at 2:00 in the afternoon. I put the dvd in, snuggled under my lambie blanket from Bath & Body Works (omg! this is the softest blanket in the world!!!! you have to get one!) and proceeded to watch the movie.
Ok, if you have ever read a novel by Nicholas Sparks, you completely understand how his characters draw you in, and how involved you become in their story. He understands his audience, and makes you hang on to their every movement and word. If you have ever seen one of his books-turned-movie, it will do the same. I am sure that I am one of the last people on this planet to see this movie ('the notebook'), and now am one of its biggest fans!
This movie! OMG! It took me on such a roller coaster ride. I laughed, I cried; I had a time. Seriously though, in hindsight when you are hormonal, cramping, and irritated, it is probably not the best time to watch this movie. I cried, and I cried, and I cried. For almost 2 hours, I sat there bawling like a bloated, blubbering baby. When the movie was over, and I had decided that Adam and I were moving to South Carolina to renovate an old dilapidated mansion, my tears finally slowed down. This movie is a total tear-jerker, and will turn you into an emotional mess. WARNING!: Do Not! I repeat, Do Not! watch this movie if cramping, bloated, irritable, or moody.
I tried to call mom and yell at her for making me watch such a horrible movie, but she was still at work and she didn't have time to talk. Why would she want me to watch this movie? This man gives up his life for his wife stricken with dementia. She doesn't know (remember) him, but he stays by her side....morning, noon & night. For those of you that haven't seen it yet, I don't want to ruin it for you. For those of you that have seen it, you know what I am talking about.
Adam came home from work a few hours later, and I thought I had done a good job of composing myself. My eyes weren't too red and puffy, and I wasn't sniffling that much anymore. I gave him a hug and asked how his day went. He gave me a hug back and asked if I was feeling better, and then he asked me what I did while I was home sick today. And just like THAT! I snapped. I broke, I caved. I followed him around the house with tissues in my hands as I told him about this movie. I told him how I never intended to watch this movie, but mom had given it to me and said she thought I should watch it because one of the main characters reminded her of Adam. (she had told me when she gave it to me that Adam is my 'Noah'.......(aaawwwwwww)....). I started crying, and laughing, and then crying again while telling him not only what mom had told me, but also when summarizing the entire story. (keep in mind, he had enough time to not only prepare food, but eat it and clean up, in the amount of time it took me to tell him about the movie). He gave me a pseudo-semi-sad face and came over and hugged me, and then smiled at me as he kissed the top of my head.
'What do you want to do tonight Stace?', he asked me.
'Can we rent a movie tonight?,' I asked, ' One with lots of action and adventure? No love story plot, just lots of evil villains and cheesy fight scenes?'......... Please???????...... Sniffle.
So we went to Blockbuster (aaalllllllllll the way past Hamilton Road) and rented 2 action/adventure movies. Neither of which took place in South Carolina. Neither of which have characters named Noah or Allie. And neither of which made me cry.
Later that night when we got in to bed to go to sleep, I lay there thinking to myself how right my mom was. (DO NOT tell her this! this is strictly between you and I!) Though events and characters are not completely synonymous, I really do have my very own Noah. I know that there isn't a thing in the world that Adam wouldn't do for me if he could. He would build a white house with blue shutters and a wrap-around porch, if that is what I wanted. He would wait for me, patiently and lovingly, if the circumstances made it so. And in turn, I hope he knows that I would most definitely do the same for him. (except the physical building part.......i couldn't make it very stable......it might not even pass code....i'd look into having one made for him though.........)
The guilt slowly ebbed as I started feeling nauseous and dizzy again. I didn't want to take a nap because I knew I would sleep for hours, and then wake up at about 8:00 and stay up until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. I was at a loss of what to do. I didn't want to clean anything, I didn't want to pick up anything, I just wanted to plop down and get lost in something for a few hours. Reading was out. I didn't even feel like holding a book long enough to read a few pages. I decided to watch a movie mom had let me borrow a few weeks ago. I never intended to watch it, (it was a chick flick!...............i don't usually watch chick flicks) but decided it was better than whatever else was on tv at 2:00 in the afternoon. I put the dvd in, snuggled under my lambie blanket from Bath & Body Works (omg! this is the softest blanket in the world!!!! you have to get one!) and proceeded to watch the movie.
Ok, if you have ever read a novel by Nicholas Sparks, you completely understand how his characters draw you in, and how involved you become in their story. He understands his audience, and makes you hang on to their every movement and word. If you have ever seen one of his books-turned-movie, it will do the same. I am sure that I am one of the last people on this planet to see this movie ('the notebook'), and now am one of its biggest fans!
This movie! OMG! It took me on such a roller coaster ride. I laughed, I cried; I had a time. Seriously though, in hindsight when you are hormonal, cramping, and irritated, it is probably not the best time to watch this movie. I cried, and I cried, and I cried. For almost 2 hours, I sat there bawling like a bloated, blubbering baby. When the movie was over, and I had decided that Adam and I were moving to South Carolina to renovate an old dilapidated mansion, my tears finally slowed down. This movie is a total tear-jerker, and will turn you into an emotional mess. WARNING!: Do Not! I repeat, Do Not! watch this movie if cramping, bloated, irritable, or moody.
I tried to call mom and yell at her for making me watch such a horrible movie, but she was still at work and she didn't have time to talk. Why would she want me to watch this movie? This man gives up his life for his wife stricken with dementia. She doesn't know (remember) him, but he stays by her side....morning, noon & night. For those of you that haven't seen it yet, I don't want to ruin it for you. For those of you that have seen it, you know what I am talking about.
Adam came home from work a few hours later, and I thought I had done a good job of composing myself. My eyes weren't too red and puffy, and I wasn't sniffling that much anymore. I gave him a hug and asked how his day went. He gave me a hug back and asked if I was feeling better, and then he asked me what I did while I was home sick today. And just like THAT! I snapped. I broke, I caved. I followed him around the house with tissues in my hands as I told him about this movie. I told him how I never intended to watch this movie, but mom had given it to me and said she thought I should watch it because one of the main characters reminded her of Adam. (she had told me when she gave it to me that Adam is my 'Noah'.......(aaawwwwwww)....). I started crying, and laughing, and then crying again while telling him not only what mom had told me, but also when summarizing the entire story. (keep in mind, he had enough time to not only prepare food, but eat it and clean up, in the amount of time it took me to tell him about the movie). He gave me a pseudo-semi-sad face and came over and hugged me, and then smiled at me as he kissed the top of my head.
'What do you want to do tonight Stace?', he asked me.
'Can we rent a movie tonight?,' I asked, ' One with lots of action and adventure? No love story plot, just lots of evil villains and cheesy fight scenes?'......... Please???????...... Sniffle.
So we went to Blockbuster (aaalllllllllll the way past Hamilton Road) and rented 2 action/adventure movies. Neither of which took place in South Carolina. Neither of which have characters named Noah or Allie. And neither of which made me cry.
Later that night when we got in to bed to go to sleep, I lay there thinking to myself how right my mom was. (DO NOT tell her this! this is strictly between you and I!) Though events and characters are not completely synonymous, I really do have my very own Noah. I know that there isn't a thing in the world that Adam wouldn't do for me if he could. He would build a white house with blue shutters and a wrap-around porch, if that is what I wanted. He would wait for me, patiently and lovingly, if the circumstances made it so. And in turn, I hope he knows that I would most definitely do the same for him. (except the physical building part.......i couldn't make it very stable......it might not even pass code....i'd look into having one made for him though.........)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Another Score for Adam!
With the recent opening of a store in Columbus, Adam has been sought out and asked to have some of his work featured there. He currently has a few of his pieces there to view and purchase. The store is called Mystic Nirvana, and is located inside the Woodcraft Center at 1057 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH, 43220.
If you are in the area, stop by and take a look! And if not, it's a beautiful day for a drive. :-)
Support local artists! (and my fiance!)
If you are in the area, stop by and take a look! And if not, it's a beautiful day for a drive. :-)
Support local artists! (and my fiance!)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
UPCOMING EVENT FOR ADAM!
I got great news yesterday from Adam! There is an art fair at the end of the month that he will be participating in, and be able to showcase his talent. It is sponsored by the Early Childhood Parent Committee of the JCC College Ave Preschool, and it's purpose is to help support education and programming for young children.
It is called the Seventh Annual Jewish Community Arts & Crafts Fair, and will be held on Sunday, November 22nd from 10:00am-4:00pm. It is being held at the Leo Yasenoff Jewish Community Center. Their address is: 1125 College Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43209.
We really hope you can be there to support him! Seeing friendly faces will help put him at ease!
Bring family! Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
It is called the Seventh Annual Jewish Community Arts & Crafts Fair, and will be held on Sunday, November 22nd from 10:00am-4:00pm. It is being held at the Leo Yasenoff Jewish Community Center. Their address is: 1125 College Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43209.
We really hope you can be there to support him! Seeing friendly faces will help put him at ease!
Bring family! Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Moving right along.........
We got the contract! High five!
This whole thing was turning into a total fiasco! Before it skyrocketed out of control, I decided to take the bull by the horns.(well, not literally….i don’t really like rodeos….)
What happened was, I set up a time to meet with the event coordinator at the venue so we could finalize the contract and menu selection. When the day came to meet, there was a small glitch in planning (so? nu?), but the event coordinator did state the contract was finished, (mm-hmm), and then asked if it would be ok to e-mail it to me later that afternoon?..... (déjà vu…….i will not panic…….i will not panic….throat semi-closing up for a moment….)
“Sure!”. What? Am I insane? “That would be fine. Looking forward to it!”……..stupid…stupid…stupid…
Needless to say, I wasn’t expecting it to be there when I checked my e-mail later, soooo I decided not to get my hopes up and stayed away from my computer for the rest of the day. The next morning when I woke up, I immediately turned on the computer to check my e-mail, and there it was. Ta-da! Fait accompli. I really never thought the day would come when I was looking forward to receiving something so impersonal as an e-mail. Yet there I was, like a little kid at 5:00 with their face pressed against the window, watching the cars go by waiting for mommy and daddy to get home from work.
I opened the attachments and there in front of me ,in black and white, was the contract waiting for me to print and sign! Triumph! So, I did what anyone else would do. I casually went into the kitchen and starting brewing a pot of coffee while contemplating my next move in this newly ensuing chess game. To print this out right now and sign it, and then rush it right back over to the venue, well, that would be madness. No, there had to be a better way. That would be just what they are expecting us to do.
Well, I still have my freshly brewed cup of coffee to drink, and I would like to take some time to play with the kitties before they get too old to want to play with their mommy, and worry that their friends will make fun of them. Plus it is kind of chilly outside…….don’t want to go catching a cold and risk getting Adam sick. Nah, I think I’ll kick up my feet and finish rooting through my e-mail before getting some laundry done. I mean, really, what’s the hurry? We had no doubt in our minds that the contract would show up. Nope, not one single doubt in our heads…………….
Ok, I’m completely lying. I was glued to my e-mail day-in/day-out for WEEKS! My nails look like a jig saw filed them down to the skin. Every day thoughts ran through my head like ‘Ok, is it today? It sure feels like it a good day to send a contract! Yep, nice and sunny outside…….good day to sign a contract with my new pen!’
And now, it’s here! It’s finally here! Score one more for the Gvitz-team! If we were keeping score, then it would be: Home Team -5, Visiting Team -1 (stupid save-the-dates! I shake my fist at you!).
Alas my good friends and family! No need to panic! The venue is a go!
Next June, at the JCC!
Dayenu!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Focus Forward
We are now coming to the time of year when focusing is extremely difficult, especially when it comes to focusing on yourself. Whatever your goal is: eat more, eat less, get to the gym, sleep in, wake up early, or when you try to get some good old fashioned "you" time set aside, it is very easy to come up with excuses and reasons why you can't keep yourself on track. The holidays prove to be the worst and most difficult time to try. However, with a little inner discipline, anything can be accomplished.
I found this article on the internal website at work, and wanted to forward on to all of you to read. Hopefully it is just the right motivator to keep you on track to really attain whatever goal you have set for yourself, and want to stick to.
I read this again and again. It sounds very simple in print, but is not always easy to accomplish in real life. Little excuses can rear their ugly heads and make it difficult to stay on track. Here are a few things I tell myself when I stray too far from my goals:
-Remember the end result
-Remember how good it feels when things actually come to fruition
-Never lose sight of yourself or who you are, or the reason behind your persistence
-Don't apply unnecessary pressure....whether on you or someone else...no one else should be responsible or accountable for your actions
-Never use materialistic things as a means to accomplish a purpose
-Life throws plenty of curve balls at you.........WHEN you fall down, get right back up and push forward with fervor
-Stay positive......negativity can replicate breeding bacteria and can consume you, often times making you digress
-Be flexible......things don't always have to be completed in one certain way......learn to use change and unforeseen happenings as a way to combat onesidedness
-Learn to adapt to the unknown........this can often lead to many new doorways you never knew existed
-Be true to yourself and realistic in your goals........and don't show fear in rewarding yourself on a job well done.............I feel this is one of the most important.
-Don't be something you are not.....others pick up on this and regard you as disingenuous
Read the article below for a very honest and straightforward approach to mind over matter.
I found this article on the internal website at work, and wanted to forward on to all of you to read. Hopefully it is just the right motivator to keep you on track to really attain whatever goal you have set for yourself, and want to stick to.
I read this again and again. It sounds very simple in print, but is not always easy to accomplish in real life. Little excuses can rear their ugly heads and make it difficult to stay on track. Here are a few things I tell myself when I stray too far from my goals:
-Remember the end result
-Remember how good it feels when things actually come to fruition
-Never lose sight of yourself or who you are, or the reason behind your persistence
-Don't apply unnecessary pressure....whether on you or someone else...no one else should be responsible or accountable for your actions
-Never use materialistic things as a means to accomplish a purpose
-Life throws plenty of curve balls at you.........WHEN you fall down, get right back up and push forward with fervor
-Stay positive......negativity can replicate breeding bacteria and can consume you, often times making you digress
-Be flexible......things don't always have to be completed in one certain way......learn to use change and unforeseen happenings as a way to combat onesidedness
-Learn to adapt to the unknown........this can often lead to many new doorways you never knew existed
-Be true to yourself and realistic in your goals........and don't show fear in rewarding yourself on a job well done.............I feel this is one of the most important.
-Don't be something you are not.....others pick up on this and regard you as disingenuous
Read the article below for a very honest and straightforward approach to mind over matter.
"The Art And Science Of Self-Discipline, by Robin Sharma |
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Self-discipline is a fundamental virtue to inner-power. Discipline is the source, the wellspring, that lets you live the life that you deserve. You must strengthen your inner core if you are truly dedicated to manifesting your highest potential for personal and professional success. With discipline, you will possess the inner fire needed to focus on your primary goals and realize your dreams. The Real Secret Of Discipline I define discipline as the virtue that gives you the courage and the inner resolve to do what you said you would do, when you said you would do it. Discipline is all about promise keeping. I am not talking only about those promises you have made to others, such as your promise to your child to take her to the zoo this weekend, or your promise to your partner that you will become a better listener. I am also talking about the promises that you make to yourself; those small daily resolutions ranging from the promise to read 30 minutes a day to a personal commitment you have made to raise the standards of your work at the office. Discipline means that you take time away from the little emergencies which seem to eat up your day to kindle the fire of self-mastery. Discipline means that you get up early to go for a run on a freezing winter's day because you made this one of your personal mastery milestones, and you are dedicated to raising the level of your physical fitness. Discipline means that you refuse an invitation to go out to a party on Saturday night because you had planned to review your goals and refine your purpose statement, and think deeply about where your personal, professional and spiritual life is going. Discipline is having the power to turn off the TV and go into your study to read some of those books that you know will truly improve your effectiveness. Discipline is having the bravery and the inner strength to stop giving so much time to the unimportant things in your life and to start directing your energy to those high-impact activities which will truly make a measurable difference in the richness of your life. Integrating the habit of discipline into your days takes effort, willpower and courage. Having the discipline to follow through on the life goals you have set for yourself and living the kind of life you have imagined in your mind's eye is a very brave way to live. It is a very noble way to live. It is also a very liberating way to live, because you have become the master of your own life. You begin to take control of your destiny. It's the source of great enlightenment. You set your course, and then, you have the resolve to follow it. And this also leads to tremendous amounts of confidence because you realize that you alone are the one who influences your life, and if you don't like what you see, you can change it. You shape your circumstances rather than letting them shape you. You become the master of your life, rather than letting life master you. Building Discipline How do you build self-discipline? The principle can be stated in seven words: put off short-term gratification for long-term satisfaction. You build discipline by sacrificing what is easy to do for what is right to do. When you put off doing what is impulsive -- those things that simply feel good in the moment but offer no long-term benefits -- and start doing what your heart tells you is good, you start to build discipline. When you do the things you don't like to do but know you should do, you build discipline. This is the seed of greatness. As H. P. Liddon noted sagely: "What we do upon some great occasion will probably depend on what we already are; and what we already are will be the result of previous years of self-discipline." The top performers on the playing fields of business and life continuously raise their standards. They realize they are bound for glory and destined to actualize the full extent of their personal genius. So they have done their inner work and are focused on achieving personal excellence. They know that they are here for a life of meaning and action. Leaders have the wisdom to understand that self-mastery comes one day at a time. And the days slip into weeks. And the weeks into months. And a time comes when those small, daily improvements in their discipline levels have created extraordinary results in life quality. Three Lessons For Creating Self-Discipline
Above all else, however, the real key is this: discipline in your outer world comes from a disciplined inner world. And a disciplined inner world comes from thinking correct, inspiring, disciplined and enlightened thoughts. Your thoughts form your world. Life management begins with mind management. And as you exercise your character power to build self-discipline, meditate on these words of Emerson: "That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our ability to do has increased." " |
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