15 Minutes (and the tub) Goes A Long Way...

Over the last year, I've found that certain things instantly calm me, no matter how riled up I am. I realized that I hate artificial light (from lightbulbs), so I started showering in complete darkness and just allowing my thoughts to focus on the water running against my skin. Then, I added candles, because the flicker from that tiny wick dancing along the wall is entrancing. Soon, I started soaking in the tub (tub + lights out + candle + various bubble baths). Later, came reading a book (or magazine) with extra candlelight to read by. Occasionally, there's a beverage involved -- either chamomile tea or a glass of wine. Last week, I brought a tray of snacks up. Today -- I plugged in my small radio. Things are getting dangerous now. I think I've created my own little oasis.

Whatever it takes to leave the crazy day behind, man. Even my son is getting used to my 15 minute candlelit soaks ("Mommmm-my, whatcha dooooing? You taking a baaaath?" from his bed... Me: "Go to bed!" Him: "Ooo-kay").

Today's 15 minutes have now turned into an hour (the week was especially bad). I'm still sitting in the bathroom, two candles burning, lights off (except for the light from the laptop) and with each minute, my crazy week is drifting into faint nothingness.

Too bad I have to work this weekend.

What's your quick (relaxing) 15-minute fix? ..that one thing that brings you back to center when life is just WAY too hectic?


Dr. Ty
From the GAL Blog
www.getalifecampaign.com

In keeping with the last $$ post...

As I perused CNN's Living articles today, I saw the headline: How to find your hidden money. The skeptic I am, I avoided clicking such a foolish link. Instead, I clicked on: How close is too close to an ex? I know... I know... scholarly reading at its best.

At any rate, after sending the ex-article to about seven friends, up popped the money article again. It was tempting... and I clicked.... to my surprise, I actually found some of my hidden money at Missingmoney.com! It took me to the Florida state treasury website and I followed 3 instructions on how to print out the claim form. Fun-ny.

First the tax rebate -- now missing money! What's next??

My only piece of advice is: don't pay a service to find this money for you. Good luck!
Missingmoney.com
FDIC lost funds search


Dr. Ty
From the GAL Blog
www.getalifecampaign.com