Theme Songs

The tools we use to get through our day range from an alarm clock first thing in the morning, to a hot shower, a vehicle to get where we are going, a phone to keep in touch, and of course we can't leave out the computer.  We seem to get wrapped up in our email and facebook accounts not to mention the other abundance of social media out there.  It amazes me how much technology has invaded our lives over the past few decades.  I myself due to my father and grandfather's professions have been around computers my entire life.  There are actually pictures of me when I was about three years old playing a game called KEEN on my grandfather's computer.  Not to mention all of the artwork I created on Paintbrush back in the day.  Technology has come a long way and with it so have we in many ways, both good and bad.  Granted I can't complain too much as without technology I wouldn't be writing a blog!

However I must confess I'm a bit conservative when it comes to technology though and as crazy as it seems my husband and I have already decided that we don't want our children having any type of video game in our home.  I am by no means judging anyone or their parenting methods by the way.  As I just mentioned my brothers and I have had computer and video games in our home our entire lives.  I just feel that with all of the benefits of technology there are downfalls as well.  Some of them being a growing lack of social skills and a loss of imagination in today's youth.  I remember as a kid waking up on the weekend and having to go outside and play, and for the most part we didn't want to come back inside.  If we were thirsty we drank out of the water hose or if we were lucky my mom would have some Pop-ice for us.  Thankfully my mom liked the swimming pool and we spent most of our summer days immersed in the water of the community pool.   I know its not a safe to send kids out for hours on end these days but I think its sad how attached we are getting to technology.

Unfortunately I seem to be no better than a kid playing xbox and find myself falling prey to technology as of late.  I confess I have become quite addicted to my Roku and even my workouts are on DVD.  (Which I am NOT complaining about because I'm actually doing them and loving it!)  It seems that I have gotten into a rather hermit like mode where if I'm not actively working, shopping, or driving I'm in my house watching TV.  This is NOT good!!  The ironic thing is that most of my hobbies involve being out of the house.  I have been aching to get back into my photography, I love to travel, and for goodness sakes I now have a dog to take on walks!  Why in the world is my behind even touching my couch before dark?  Or rather before my workout is complete?

My Sexy Hubby & Me

So I think I'm going to start taking time ~ change that ~ making time to start getting out of the apartment and exploring the community around me!  Not to mention the weather in Texas is about as good as its going to get before the temps hit the 100's so I better get my behind in gear!  So what are some of your favorite outdoor activities?  Walking in the park?  Playing with your kids?  I used to love playing catch with just about anything including a frisbee, football, or ball and glove.  Then there is the always fun combination of riding a four-wheeler through the woods, hiking when it won't fit any further, and then shooting whatever weapon you can get your hands on at random items laying around the forest floor, or if your really lucky, anything floating down the closest creek.  YES!  I spent a large part of my youth in the country and had a GREAT time! :)  (Also - Please Remember SAFETY FIRST!!)  What is your ideal Saturday outside? and No, shopping doesn't count... this time :)

Hopefully I'll be able to prove my new resolution to you with some photos taken around Conroe.  It probably won't be this weekend though as my husband has been running a fever for the past four days.  He is so very pitiful and I wish I could make him better but nothing seems to be working!  I swear he is on just about every medication under the sun at the moment and still feels like he's been run over twice by a truck!  :(

Now for one of the positive improvements in technology!  Music on the GO!  Most people now are able to bring their music with them wherever they go which to me is an awesome thing because I LOVE MUSIC!  To prove what a geek I am my first cd when I was in the fifth grade was a Kenny G Christmas CD... still one of my favorites.  As a matter of fact after I got it I would play it in my room and dance around acting like I was dancing with prince charming.  I suppose that was the prequel to all of my ballroom dance classes!  My second cd was Alanis Morissett's Jagged Little Pill - once again still a favorite.  (told you ~ Big Dork!)  The point is I think music plays a huge part in our lives and I think its great it is so easily accessible now!
I actually have the most random playlists in my Nano because I listen to music based upon the mood that I'm in as well as what I'm doing so I have a Romance playlist, a Workout playlist, and a My Girls playlists etc.  I also have a playlist of what I consider to be my Life's Theme Songs.  (we have already established I'm a dork so you don't have to roll your eyes again!)  This may sound crazy to you but if you take a second I bet most of you would be able to name a song that is about YOU.  Mine change over time but whichever song it happens to be at the time  I seem to get an extra boost of energy and motivation whenever I listen to it.  Do you have a "theme song" or maybe more than one?  Do you use music to get you through the day or maybe just a difficult task?  I know I couldn't clean an inch of my house without music playing in the background ~ how about you?  Is music one of your tools of motivation?  If not you should try it.  Music is a great ally!  and boy do I love that repeat button!

Okay so I know this has been random but its what was on my mind tonight!  Just an FYI I did complete my Arms and Shoulders workout last night and kicked butt at it!  I'm seeing little improvements here and there in the rep department which makes me feel a little better, and then tonight I did yoga.  I even tried to do the Crane but... well lets just say my life flashed before my eyes as the coffee table came flying at my face.  Oh and I got stuck in the plow position and my husband had to roll me out of it, but hey what place does pride have in yoga workout?  If they wanted you to look cool during that workout they wouldn't have created the downward dog... or the crane... or the frog...or the happy baby - so pretty much expect to look like an idiot.

Anyway so I hope everyone has a great FRIDAY!!  I hope my hubby feels better tomorrow because if not its back to the dr's office!  I'm just praying I don't catch the mystery disease that acts like the flu but tests negative for the flu.  Leave it to us to come up with an undiagnosable week long sickness!!

Don't forget!  I love hearing from you guys so feel free to comment on whats going on with you!  So many of you are doing such amazing jobs with your workout plans and I love hearing about it!  Keep up the good work and keep me filled in on your journeys!  You can use FB, Blogspot, or my blog email texas_ginger23@yahoo.com to hit me up!

Oh and by the way my theme song at the moment is...  Its Your Life by Francesca Battistelli the lyrics are as follows!

It's Your Life lyrics

This is the moment, it's on the line.

Which way your gonna fall?

In the middle, between wrong and right,

but you know after all.

CHORUS:

It's your life watcha gonna do?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6WRwxCsas

The World is watching you. 

Every day the choices you make, 

say what you are and who your heart beats for,

it's an open door, 

it's your life.

Are you who you always said you would be?

with a sinking feeling in your chest. 

always waiting on someone else to fix you, 

Tell me when did you forget?

CHORUS:

It's your life watcha you gonna do?

The World is watching you.

Every day the choices you make.

say what you are and who your heart beats for,

it's an open door.

To live the way that you believe,

this is your opportunity.

To let your life be one that lights the way,

Chorus:

It's your life watcha gonna do?

The World is watching you.

Every day the choices you make, 

say what you are and who your heart beats for,

it's an open door,

It's your life watcha gonna do? 

The World is watching you.

Every day the choices you make, 

say what you are, and who your hearts beats for.

It's an open door. 

It's your life, It's your life. 

It's your life friends!!  What choices are you going to make today?  Whatever they are make them count!!!