Mondays - What are you Beginning?

I love seeing your pics from different stages in your life. Monday... Well, I always make mental plans for the week ahead but never seem to really get anything accomplished. I may just rest anyway. I've been feeling a bit down and thought it is probably the weather changes and allergies and all but today I woke up with a blossoming cold sore. So I guess I am or have come down with something.

The only day I really have any plans are for the 19th. Got to take care of some business. It shouldn't take too long though. Tomorrow if I feel up to it, I'd like to finish setting up my computer. I need to move things around and set the speakers and printer.

I hope your week goes well.

Miz Sandra - it seems to me from your symptoms that your immune system is down - blossoming cold sore is a warning - not all is well in your body. I think body, mind and spirit. I hope that emotionally things are going well...YOu see a bit down - care to talk about it? Sometimes seeing your problems in black and white helps make them clearer. Just an idea. We all need to experience some bliss once in a while. Thank you so much for dropping by. Salud.

Rainy days don't bother me much, but I absolutely *loathe* Mondays. Especially tomorrow...

Well, today actually. My clock says almost 2AM...

I agree with Theresa I actually like the rain, but I do not think you are truley human if you like Mondays.

I love rainy days or sunny days. There's always something to do. And the coffee bars always open in case I need a boost.
I've this kind of sad lost feeling on Sunday nights. as if there's something God wanted me to do and i didn't. I can never pin point what it is.

Modays I wake up bright and early and ready for the hustle and bustle of a new week. I always have the feeling that something wonderful will happen.

Miz Mariana, I simply adore that picture of you with the purple bow. You certainly do have style, girl! Since I only work part time, I like Mondays. I didn't like them so much in the old days. I still get that yucky Sunday night feeling though. It sounds like you had a nice weekend. Carry that good feeling into the week if you can.

It's Marathon Monday here in Boston...and the poor runners will have more then Heartbreak Hill to test their fiber...we are in the middle of a Northeaster...the rain and wind are incredibly strong. I think I might ride up and take my favorite spot on the Marathon trail and cheer these brave souls on!

Good for you elizabeth. We are getting hit hard here on Cape Cod. I look at some of those trees in the back yard and hope they don't snap. The winds are strong. I hope
we don't lose power.

Mariana, I sent you a message about the movie you asked about.
I have to help someone move today. I generally work weekends, so Mondays are often times to recuperate (that is, if I'm not working) but rainy days and Mondays always do get me down! I have the heating pad in the micro right now!

Good Morning Mariana~ I came in the house a little while ago, and looked like a drowned rat!!! I was a little bit weary last night, but didn't let on!!! We layed anchor for a bit when the winds picked up...62mph!!! We layed behind the rocks on a place called pagan island (nickname for the island)...It settled down after about an hour, so we finished up and headed back...thank goodness we were fishing within a sheltered straight!!! There were a few other boats out there which surprised me!!! Everyone is hungry and has to pay bills I guess!!! Glad to be back in now...*whew* So my Monday will be like last night I guess!!! Can't wait until this passes!!! It's supposed to be here until Thursday!!! We are having astronomical tides and the winds are holding them back from leaving!!!!

Oh I love your photograph! I was never so photogenic!
I love Mondays, as they're one of my real days off. The whole day stretches in front of me to do anything I want - usually read, if it's winter.
And, as a child of the Cape ( that would be Cape Cod, in Massachusetts), I love rainy , blustery days, although they make me sleepy....

Today Monday means do all the things I didn't get done yesterday afternoon. I generally clean my house on Sunday afternoons, so I can start the week fresh. I had a migraine yesterday that grew as the day went on, and by mid-afternoon I was in bed. So, today brings loud music and the bottle of Windex. The sun is shining, we are supposed to get into the high 60's...what is not to like about today?

It's Monday and I am still feeling sick. This has been going on for days on and off. I just don't know what is the matter with me! I'm actually starting to get a little worried about it!

Monday morning and I am getting ready for work. I am torn, because I enjoy my work, but it does not allow me enough time to do some of the things that I am passionate about. I would love to be able to have the time and money to travel, play the piano, write, read etc.... never enough time in the day to do as much as I long to do.

on monday i will love you only.

do yu mind if i love to you?

It's almost afternoon and I havn't done a thing except vacuum my office. I think I'll take a nap now.

Mariana!

Monday, c'est arrive! So far so good. The wind is gone, the suns is out and gold is $690/oz; could life be much better?

Cheers,

Colonel Possum

Mondays. The sinking feeling still reverberates back to my childhood (except those summers and vacations). Something about the very start of the work week that reminds me of my captivity. (Wage slave!) But then the sun shines or I get a funny email or involved in a project and its another day on earth and possibly cause for rejoicing. (It did snow this morning 6 inches and the heavy stuff broke some large branches on my trees...but the day has improved after shoveling...and spring will arrive this year, soon, won't it?)

Good Morning folks and friends - First, let me say I was quite shocked to wake up on this Monday morning with the my dreams clinging until coffee or Kopi as the Balinese say - brings me to the reality of Monday morning:
I am worried about you folks out there who are not feeling well. If I can help in any way, let me know either privately or in this comment thread. So many things can cause problems. Many times our emotions will cause our physical bodies to show symptoms. If you are angry, your liver will tell you in many ways. If you're bitter or resentful, you'll get pains in the upper quadrant of your right side ie Gall Bladder. Of course, there's so much more to this - each cell is like a Truckstop where our thoughts meet and converse with our physical body - I can get deep but you get the gist. Mind, Body, Spirit - it all goes together. Don't cover up your symptoms with generic drugs - get to the root of the problem. Ok, enough on that - you know who you are and if I can help you, get in touch with me. I send healing thoughts to all of you right now! Feel bliss just for a second! Ok, I'll be back to address each of you fabulous folks! Thank you so very much. Salud.

I love rainy days or sunny days. There's always something to do. And the coffee bars always open in case I need a boost.
I've this kind of sad lost feeling on Sunday nights. as if there's something God wanted me to do and i didn't. I can never pin point what it is.

Modays I wake up bright and early and ready for the hustle and bustle of a new week. I always have the feeling that something wonderful will happen.

Ok, putting on my intuition chapeaux. I think Fred that you were born on a Monday. Yes, and your mother was a bit worried as the time approached late on Sunday night. Sometimes we can feel those emotions. I know because I was born on Monday and I am always thrilled with the expectations. It's as if I'll wake up and find a new red convertible mustang in my driveway with a note - The Universe thought you deserved this for saving so many critters...lol...ok well, you never know what might happen - might as well think good things! Thanks Fred - didn't mean to go off on a tyrant.

Hi Mariana,
Good question! Mondays are no different to me than all the other days of the week.
My husband and I are both retired and we often don't know which day it is..lol.
I always know whether it is a Sunday though, we would get ready for Church first thing in the morning. This Monday I started the day all very excited because I am flying out to visit my mum and brothers in Germany. So many things to think of, leaving Graeme and the dogs behind.
Rainy days do make me sad, but I also love to walk in the rain. Reminds me of my childhood in Germany.
Love, Marianne

Marianne - when are you leaving - this is very good and exciting news and I hope you can do a photo essay to share with us. Give your family a great big hello from me - have a blast. I know you are happy to go back home! Salud.

elizabeth, Laurun and Miz Debbie H. Oh dear girls - I worry about each of you out there - oh Debbie especially you working on a boat out there. Just thinking about The Perfect Storm and all the drama out there on the water makes my heart thump out loud. That movie was filmed using some pretty good effects - all real, for the most part. So, be careful and know I'm sending you sunshine so jump in the light and stay warm and hang on. Make them make you some decent coffee. I have to send you some good Mello Joy coffee from Louisiana - it's the best!
Bob, girl, report back to us on the Boston Marathon. I want to hear the whole nine yards - take pictures if you can.
Laurun, I hope you don't lose power or trees. I've been through all this during hurricanes but it was nice and hot at the time and the air was filled with dramatic tension...Yall be careful - all you Back East folks.
Oh you too Miz Krista - aren't you up there as well...not as far North, I suppose but still in the middle of Winter - oh dear - my bones are cold now. Thank yall - now let me go visit a few of you! Salud.

I don't do Mondays! Even when I worked I only worked four days so I could have Monday off. Now, Monday is a day to recuperate from my weekends of travel or to clean up the house after being home the whole time. I enjoy starting my week on Tuesdays instead of Monday.

As for today, so far I'm leisurely here at my computer, but then it's packing again. We're off to Ridgecrest tomorrow afternoon to surprise my friend who owns the ghosttown. He's speaking at the historical society there so we thought we'd crash his lecture and take him to dinner, maybe. We'll be spending Tuesday night in Ridgecrest so we can get up early and head to a meeting of The Friends of Jawbone Wednesday morning. If it's not too windy out there, after the meeting we might head back out to Bonanza Gulch and contemplate the story of Charlie Hatfield the rainmaker again.

The weekend storm only brought wind and clouds here at my house, so it looks like I'm going to have to spend some time watering my garden today too.

Miz Cecile - you are a busy lady! I love that fact and I hope you keep us abreast of all your adventures at the Ghostown - by the way, congratulations to your friend and his lecture - I wish I could run into you and will someday - maybe in the fall. We'll be going through on May 3 but as I mentione before we'll have three dogs and Beanie the cat with us. Joey is staying home. He's deaf but such a bad rascal -we'll let the other 12 cats put up with him. Write us another garden article - I love those! Salud.

My Monday started in a strong wind! A huge spruce behind our house (a good 60-70 feet tall) blew over. It was the window view from my study, and I hated to see it fall. The wind's still blowing strong, but the sun's expected to shine before the week's up.

Eric, I'm so very sorry as it takes years for them to grow. Will you use the wood for firewood? I'm so very sad that you had to lose a tree. I'm glad the sun is going to shine again. Thanks for dropping by! Salud.

Man, the wind must really be blowing back there?!?! I just got an email from another gather friend about one of his 100 foot trees splitting in half and falling over.

Today Monday means do all the things I didn't get done yesterday afternoon. I generally clean my house on Sunday afternoons, so I can start the week fresh. I had a migraine yesterday that grew as the day went on, and by mid-afternoon I was in bed. So, today brings loud music and the bottle of Windex. The sun is shining, we are supposed to get into the high 60's...what is not to like about today? Aren't we lucky Sue to live in warm places when the rest of the world is freezing! Salud.

Ahh there's Stephen P. who is a wonderful author - anyone who hasn't read his recent work needs to go to his site and check it out - Thanks for commenting Stephen. Salud.

Well, here I am, after having worked all day and finally getting to respond to my Gather friends. My Mondays are prescribed for me. I'm still working and consequently paying the mortgage. So, I get up, turn on the coffee maker, take my cranberry juice and vitamins, read the NY Times, take a shower, dress and go to work, where I am greeted by the vicissitudes of a respondent to elected officials and citizens with requests and complaints. Then I go home.
Tomorrow I am taking my mother-in-law to hospital for a cataract operation, so I may not come into work, or I may come in for half a day. We'll see how tired I am.
Salut!

Peter G. It's always nice to see you!!! Thanks so much for dropping by - I hope that all goes well with your mother in law. Your days sound like most folks in the 8-5 job life - believe me, I had many years of that...kinda miss it - When you work at home, you find too many excuses - like jump on Gather every chance you get. lol...Ok come see me anytime. Salud.

I hate mondays...cleaning day, but i love tuesdays..LOL

Miz Barbara F. Thanks for dropping by - I love Tuesday too - 10% discounts for the over 50's crowd - lol...plus I get my hair butchered tomorrow - I'll submit picture - hugs, SAlud.

Miz Vicky - I try to study everyday. I'm interested in the mind, body, and spirit - they all go together. I love the fact that you have a Summer Sanctuary - this is really neat to read as I do believe everyone would benefit in having a sanctuary of some kind. Do you know anything about Feng Shui? Well, ask and I'll explain a few basics. I'm outside because the sun is shining and I need the Vitamin D as it recharges my batteries. I have loads of scanning to do but I've allowed myself the freedom to let things go until the weather gets bad. Sunshine is more important. I listen to my inner being. Thanks Miz Vicky - I can't wait to see pictures of your Sanctuary and I hope you'll delight us with a picture essay! Hugs, Salud.

The Marathon was WET, WINDY, and WILD!!!!! What more can I say!

Oh Bob - who won???? Salud.

My Monday like/or/hate depends on if I worked the weekend. I didn't. So, I worked today. I hated it. But I don't have to go back to work until Saturday. So, I love it. But the fact that my weekend to work is coming up just bums me out to no end. So, I hate it. Crap.

Plans for the week will be hinging on temperatures. We haven't been blessed with warmth in this neck of the woods, yet. I want to take a few walks and take a few pictures. Maybe a photo essay. Definitely do some writing. I want to republish an important article from my early days here. I want to be near the computer to read the comments.

I'd like to spend some money from the plethora of catalogs that land in our mailbox on a daily basis.

I'd really like to give the dog a bath.

Running in rain with a headwind of 17 mph, Robert Cheruiyot, a Kenyan, won the race for the second time in a row. Those Kenyans can really run...out of the last 17 Marathons in Beantown, 15 have been won by Kenyans. A Russian girl...I think her name was Lydia Grigoriayeva or something won the woman's. Because of the weather, neither made record times. I can't believe how many people came out...despite the cold. They tell me it was in the high 40's but the wind does do a job on you when wet to the bones.

I'm excited...tomorrow I have a date with Laurun, another Gatherite to see Stony Brook and the Atlantic Spice Company in Provincetown...rain or shine, we're meeting.

Must say I saw a horrible, exciting film, "The Day After Tomorrow" last night...the Big Freeze in New York...tornadoes destroying LA...during commercials, i would go out on the porch and watch the rain pelt down and limbs on trees fly across the yard...and I started to think, "What if?" Anyhow, slept like a baby...no nightmares.

Oh my - well, congratulations to Robert Cheruiyot - I'm sure he sets his mind to the rhythms of the wind and goes with it - I'm happy that he did finish as well as Lydia - it's ok that they didn't make record time - they finished...Well, I can see how that film which could be either fiction or non-fiction can be exciting...I remember when I was an extra in a movie called The Fire Next Time with Craig T. Nelson - how a hurricane devastated south Louisiana and lo and behold, here comes two of them back to back, Katrina to the East and Rita to the West - so those things happen!
Bob I'm excited about you meeting up with Lauren and I want the whole scoop! You are all over the map - I love your energy...you're really only about 28. You know that I go by how much energy a person has instead of chronological years! Well, yall have a blast - tell her hello - she's another one of my favorites - she is a good commenter! Thanks for dropping in Bob - it's always a treat! Salud.

Oh jeez, I hated today. I'm glad I didn't write to you this AM. I was a different person before my clientale had their share of me. I'm mentally exhausted but glad to be on Gather for a short while!!!

Oh Charles, I'm so sorry but glad you're here now. I need to read your story. Thanks for dropping by. Salud.

Oh, Mari...thank you for the compliment...ummm...28...haven't seen that in awhile!

Hey...just checked...your number 2 tonight in highly rated...another winner!

wow - thanks so much Bob - I just checked and it's true - Number 2 - I appreciate all your comments! Salud.

Mariana, I love every day I wake up lol, but I like Mondays because they are the beginning of another round of things I have to do like shopping and getting my hair done, and going to various appointments. Today enrolled my grandson in a Tech school to study computer science. He and I are both excited, we weren't sure we could do it, but he is all signed up. Worried about the weather but miraculously the sun came out just as we were about to leave for our appointment. When it was over we went to a nice place and he had burger, not our usual thing to do. I had a sandwich which was way to large, so had the other half for supper. It was a good Monday here. Did you change your picture?

Greetings Miz Elsie - what an exciting day with your grandson. I believe in technical vocational schools. I went to one and worked my way through college using the skills I learned. Best thing I've ever done. I'm glad the sun came out and you got to share a meal with him. Yall must have a close relationship. That's a beautiful thing. I changed my icon because it's spring and in a couple of weeks I'll celebrate my birthday and also my one year anniversary on Gather. So, I changed into a spring dress and thought my inner child might appreciate the praise and comments I have been getting lately. Thanks so much for dropping by Miz Elsie - I love your hair by the way! Do you use Pantene? It's so white! Beautiful. Salud.

I ma not a big fan of Mondays, but once they are over, things are fine. Usually Mondays are very busy in the office, but Dr. Peeps was not in today. Today ended up being work on the computer and trying to do denials day....I am hoping to tackle all of them on Thursday.

Please help me get motivated to try wood carving. It was fun when I was doing it with the person who was teaching me, but at home? fizzle....it did not even get out of my caboodle box.

Miz Roxanne - think of something different to carve - how about a woman - doesn't have to be a standard shape - add rocks for boobs - cut a hole in the center and dangle stained glass or a rock. Start that carving - work bigger than you thought you would! Good luck. Salud.

Greetings folks, this has been a most delightful day filled with comments from all over the place. Thanks to each and everyone of you who've been gracious enough to come and say hello to me. I plan to visit each of you in your orange space! Come back and see me whenver you feel like it! Salud.

Monday always looks good around Thursday to me

Kathline! That's a good one - funny - but I know exactly what you mean by that! I love Thursdays - my favorite day of the week! Salud.

Beautiful picture Mariana. It is the 17th! and that is my oldest grandson birthday!!!
Cake and icecream later, and the rest of the week will happen as it does :)
Wow I have a grandchild that is now 13. A teenager, my oh my!
But I'm awful proud to have him!

Wow - Miz Tomi - congratulations! I hope yall have a blast! Are you making the cake or buying it at the store like I usually do - lol - those Winn-Dixies down South make the best cakes! You are blessed to have such a beautiful family unit, Miz Tomi. Salud.

Miz M. I love your new icon...you look just like my cousin Peg. Adorable...I love Monday, Tuesday all days. Of course, some are good others are great. Just starting to feel better another week and I will be fine. Yes, Bob is 28...a lot of energy & it's all good! Going to sleep now. Almost, Monday, Monday -- who sang that song I love it.
Madame Mozeeee

aloha Mariana - sheesh it's 10:56 PM Hawaii time on Monday night - which is fine because i already got to sleep for an hour, now i'm awake and have a full night ahead to work on more things! cool on that, and here i am.

nope mondays dont get me down. may be a little further behind but full charging ahead just the same. some how i've gotten myself swamped in projects again, not to mention the photos and ideas that are chomping at the bit from my recent Kauai trip. yikes. and double yikes. and as i mentioned elsewhere i've recently discovered glamourbombing - something i want to explore although i'm sure it'll be my own version of glamourbombing - ah, ah-ha and awe as well as amazement moments i hope.

Mondays are fresh new starts for me to dive into continuing projects and new ideas. wowie zowie stuff is growing fast too. so i'm trying to take more time off on weekends for yard and other house stuff as well. back about the beginning of Apr. i did another HCD and posted it to the Day's Worth Blog here:

http://burpingbabies.blogspot.com/

i'm mentioning that because i've been planting the stuff i bought on that day which got a couple of panels and i've mowed the lawn a second time since the mowing in one of those panels too.

it sounds like your Spring is just as full and on fast tracking overload as well - so have fun. aloha - Wrick.

Mo~ze, the Mamas and the Papas sang "Monday, Monday"...it was my anthem during my college days at Regis!

Good Morning - wow - nice to see you Miz Vicky. Oh dear well let us hear from you when you return. I hope everything's ok.
Madame Mo-Ze - Bob is 28 - who is Bob...I didn't know they could last that long - lol.
I'm half asleep here and am rushing like a fool as I've got to get outta here in a few.
Good to see you though Mozeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee - glad you're feeling better.
Bob, oh yea - Mozetta must be younger than us- huh?
Wrick - wow
some how i've gotten myself swamped in projects again, not to mention the photos and ideas that are chomping at the bit from my recent Kauai trip. yikes. and double yikes. and as i mentioned elsewhere i've recently discovered glamourbombing - something i want to explore although i'm sure it'll be my own version of glamourbombing - ah, ah-ha and awe as well as amazement moments i hope.
WRick - I want to hear the details of glamourbombing...and it's good to see you again. I miss you. Salud.

Well, it is 10 AM on Tuesday morning, so I am a bit behind on this. I am like Ina; if I have worked, I am exhausted and Monday is not so good. I am in the middle of my work stretch and it has not been good. This is my 5th evening in a row that I have to work, then have one day off and am on call for Thursday.

Have not been sleeping well; my cats want attention during the night. When I get home at midnight, I check gather for a while and then get to sleep about 1:30 AM. Have to get about about 6:45 AM to go get my grandkids ready for school and then bring the 4 yr old home with me.

If I make it through Thursday night, I will have a week off. The first couple days, I just collapse. During my 5 day stretch, nothing much gets done. I work as an RN in a hospital where they are making cutbacks to save money, so frequently we are short staffed. All in all, I am not happy or rested right now!

Hi Mariana, well today is Tuesday, but like a Monday. I'm working in the lab and commenting on my laptop when I'm waiting for something to happen. It's very quiet in here and I think I just heard a pin drop.

Miz Mariana: Like you, I too always have a "lost, sinking feeling" on Sunday nights. Have never been overly fond of Sundays..or Monadays. rainy Saturday afternoons a re great for lazing, and sunny Saturdays are great for being out and about. I like Saturdays. Everyday should be Saturday!

Hi Mariana. I hate Mondays. The weekends are usually fabulous. And rainy days really get me down. I can't stand them at all.

brilliant topic, miz m! it doesn't really matter to us anymore, what day it is. ed works at home, every day, and i am homeschooling lillie. in the summer, we PREFER th weekdays - less noisy boaters on the lake!

Mondays get me down so much that I don't even like Sundays. I prefer "I Don't Like Mondays" by The Boomtown Rats, though. By now, this week is almost over but I can say that nothing I planned to do actually has happened yet - -and it's Thursday morning. Then again, that's what I like about my job.

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Hi Rajendra - I don't mind if you love me only. Thanks for dropping by. Salud.
Hi Briane, I love Thursdays - it's my favorite day of the week!
Miz Jessie - you must be excited about summer coming so you can get out on that lake and kayak!!!
Miz Vicky I am sorry to hear you had a bad day at the dentist - I am late replying to you. Sending you thoughts now! Michelle, nice to see you thanks so much. I now have to go visit folks at their sites...more later. Salud.

Miz Mariana: Like you, I too always have a "lost, sinking feeling" on Sunday nights. Have never been overly fond of Sundays..or Monadays. rainy Saturday afternoons a re great for lazing, and sunny Saturdays are great for being out and about. I like Saturdays. Everyday should be Saturday!

I love this - Yes indeed lets have 365 Saturdays! love it - thanks Miz Penny G. Salud.

This is a comment from Miz Wilma:

Well, it is 10 AM on Tuesday morning, so I am a bit behind on this. I am like Ina; if I have worked, I am exhausted and Monday is not so good. I am in the middle of my work stretch and it has not been good. This is my 5th evening in a row that I have to work, then have one day off and am on call for Thursday.

Have not been sleeping well; my cats want attention during the night. When I get home at midnight, I check gather for a while and then get to sleep about 1:30 AM. Have to get about about 6:45 AM to go get my grandkids ready for school and then bring the 4 yr old home with me.

If I make it through Thursday night, I will have a week off. The first couple days, I just collapse. During my 5 day stretch, nothing much gets done. I work as an RN in a hospital where they are making cutbacks to save money, so frequently we are short staffed. All in all, I am not happy or rested right now!
I am so sorry I didn't comment on this - or maybe didn't see it! Thanks so much for dropping by and I hope today Thursday - you are feeling better...I know I miss you when I don't see you and I know your babies miss you too! Salud.

THANKS MARIANA

It's funny, I've always found Tuedays to be the worst day of the week. I've always felt that Mondays were more productive because at least I was still rested from the weekend a little. Tuesday, by comparison, is the first day of the week where you're tired from the previous day...this is true of all weekdays sucessively, however by wednesday and on I'm used to it...Tuesdays, to use your words, hit me like a ton of bricks... I do understand what you mean about mondays though...very good article.

Folks, meet Christopher N. (isn't he a hottie) - () anyway, Christopher has written a wonderful story about his mother so yall please go read it! Salud.

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hi mariana, how are you?

Hello Rajendra - I'm fine today and how are you and how's your latest chapter in your work...nice to see you thanks for asking. Salud.

Mariana, I believe I'm a Rainy Days & Monday's type person. I hate Mondays! This week will be different since I'm taking Monday and Tuesday off from work. I'm going to sleep in, read a book, listen to some good music and will make my family a nice homecooked meal.

Monday -
right no, just having coffee.

should have said -
right now just having coffee.
shouldn't try tping before I finish my coffee.