Unlike any other Morning

Usually in the morning when I rise, I try and begin preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. I may sing a praise or worship song, or nothing at all. This morning however was a bit different. Last night the Senator and I got a dining room table. It's the table we were promised when we first got married over three years ago. It's a family heirloom and we're pleased to have it. You have no idea. It brought so much joy to our hearts. Just think. We get to eat like civilized adults in our own home. (I know this is extreme but it's been a long time desire of ours and we didn't just "buy one" because there was not need to spend the $$$ if we had one coming) The table does not have original chairs so we got two to begin with, all from O, and now we get the pleasure of searching for a full set. This would qualify for the second thing we've bought together as a married couple.

Isn't it great!? In case you're wondering. I just had to eat on the minute they guys set it up so that is my child's glass of Sprite and spaghetti you see there and the TV changer.

This table brought back an old challenge I proposed some time back. I thought I had posted about it before, but when I went back to search for the post in preparation for this post I could not find it. However, do you remember the movie Julie and Julia? I'm sure you do. Well, when I first saw the movie this past winter, I told myself "I can totally do that". Of course my usual lazy side crept in and I did not get any of it done, but needless to say this table has brought a fresh inspiration. Today I purchased Mastering the Art of French Cooking on eBay for %19.49. My failr proof plan: I will go to the book store during lunch and copy the first 3-4 recipies so that I can begin this Friday. It is strange that I feel accomplished? I mean, consider my record/pattern. Those who know me best know that I will usually, watch a movie, get inspired, convince myself that I must do whatever the actors/actresses have done in the move, attempt it, soon figure out that it was just a movie, and move on.... Some how typing that last sentence didn't make me feel so good.

Anyway, I'm going to do it... this time.... again. I've committed myself to shopping only at the Farmers Market and I will do my shopping on Friday nights, because they close at 800pm and that works best with my schedule. I will write down the guidelines/rules for this challenge and share with you later. I'm still working on them. I've decided that many of the reasons why I don't complete a lot of the tasks that I begin is because I may have a mild learning disability. No kidding. My attention span is very short. This has given me comfort as I have embraced it. I mean at least I know what the issue is, right!? The other reason could just be an internal fear that I will fail and be labeled as a loser. OUCH! Yea, that seems more like the truth. Anyway, this challenge will not only yield my new recipes, but it will also force me to actually begin and finish something major. Just now I thought to myself "you complete things, think if your business,..." then I say in response to that thought " that's the only thing and I'm even considering bailing out of that!". Damn you, learning disability. Damn you! This challenge will force me to plan, and follow through. 8 followers, I want you to hold me totally accountable to this. I mean it. Comment if I slack just once on a recipe. And be firm. I will need it.

So....Cross your fingers. Wish me luck. I'm really going to do this