My parents named me Kimberly, Kim for short. They were thinking of naming me Grace. Well I married David Pace, that would have made me Grace Pace..whew glad they didn't go that route.
I grew up on a farm, 1 1/2 miles from a German immigrant town of about 900 people. Everyone was very friendly and close. To make a long story short. One of my parents friends, Betty Holle would always come up to me and pat me on my head and say "Hi, Kimmy". To this day, patients, massage therapists, friends, relatives all call me Kimmy.
As I was walking out of the foot doctor last night, he said " see ya later Kimmy", as I kept walking out the door, I thought I am friggin 54 years old and am still being called this.
My parents should have named me Kimmy.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Breathe
I have to remind myself in the midst of chaos, to breathe.
Having some type of mantra when times are troubling or in upheaval.
Last night as I was tossing and turning in bed, I was thinking of my favorite mantras.
Om, Amen, Peace
Repeat as necessary.
I do believe this picture says it all.
Name of child unknown. He was attending a Yoga conference.
Having some type of mantra when times are troubling or in upheaval.
Last night as I was tossing and turning in bed, I was thinking of my favorite mantras.
Om, Amen, Peace
Repeat as necessary.
I do believe this picture says it all.
Name of child unknown. He was attending a Yoga conference.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Moving
Well....moved another load over to the trailer today...it's the kitchen that I am running out of room in..but it will work..just need to re-arrange.
We are leaving in 2 weeks. Yikes the countdown begins.
I have my jobs all lined up, will be teaching Yoga at 3 different RV resorts..possibly 2 more..will know more when I get there. Now lets just say a prayer that my body will allow me to do this..my shoulder,neck and back have been giving me fits this past week. If I could only quit hygiene today..I only have 5 1/2 days left of being hunched over peoples mouths. Mercy I never thought this career would turn into 16 years. The one thing I will miss are "some" of the people I have met over the years.
Not much else going on. Next weekend will be busy. Moving my daughter, and us.
The next entries will probably be when I'm on the road!!
It was chilly here today, thankful I am heading somewhere warm.
We are leaving in 2 weeks. Yikes the countdown begins.
I have my jobs all lined up, will be teaching Yoga at 3 different RV resorts..possibly 2 more..will know more when I get there. Now lets just say a prayer that my body will allow me to do this..my shoulder,neck and back have been giving me fits this past week. If I could only quit hygiene today..I only have 5 1/2 days left of being hunched over peoples mouths. Mercy I never thought this career would turn into 16 years. The one thing I will miss are "some" of the people I have met over the years.
Not much else going on. Next weekend will be busy. Moving my daughter, and us.
The next entries will probably be when I'm on the road!!
It was chilly here today, thankful I am heading somewhere warm.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Have had it !!!
Is everyone else having trouble logging in to this thing, or is it only me?
Anyway, my body will be so happy when I no longer have to poison it with Tylenol and Motrin just to get thru the day.
Being a dental hygienist has taken a huge toll on the body. I have totally blown out the lower back, right neck and shoulder. I should have retired last year.
Just checking in today, it's been an odd day at work. I only have 7 1/2 more days of this blankety blank blank....see I'm trying.
Thought I would take my mind off of the pain by logging in and saying a few words. Okay, next patient is here. Better get busy.
Hope everyone is having a good day today. It's really nice out here, about 82 degrees & sunny, had bad storms and tornadoes last night.. odd for September.
Anyway, my body will be so happy when I no longer have to poison it with Tylenol and Motrin just to get thru the day.
Being a dental hygienist has taken a huge toll on the body. I have totally blown out the lower back, right neck and shoulder. I should have retired last year.
Just checking in today, it's been an odd day at work. I only have 7 1/2 more days of this blankety blank blank....see I'm trying.
Thought I would take my mind off of the pain by logging in and saying a few words. Okay, next patient is here. Better get busy.
Hope everyone is having a good day today. It's really nice out here, about 82 degrees & sunny, had bad storms and tornadoes last night.. odd for September.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Why the new adventure?
Guess I never really explained why I was going on an adventure. I have been a dental hygienist the past 16 years, the burn out rate is at 7 years...so I am past due..and with dentists having the highest suicide rate...hey, I was taking any chances.
Last winter was a miserable one, the sun did not come out for 2+ months, and we had over 60 inches of snow. I am a person that needs her sun ! I don't mind the cold so much, but mercy sakes give me the sun.
I also had a terrible bout of insomnia last year. All in all it was miserable for my pyche.
My husband has been retired for the past 4 years, and me being such a nice little wife, I didn't care that he went to Arizona for the winters. He is originally from there, so it was good for him to be with family and dear old friends.
Well after the miserable winter of 2009-2010, I was seriously considering going to Arizona for the 2010-2011 winter. And I was starting to CARE big time about him leaving and me staying.
What really put the lid on the pot, was some issues at work. I won't go into details yet, they may come flowing out of my mouth at a later date. So I believe it was 6 months ago that I made the FINAL decision to get out of Dodge, or should I say Council Bluffs.
A good friend has a blog, and she informed me that you can turn these blogs into books. I did not realize this.....I had started writing a book off and on the past few years. So I may incorporate alot of my past into the present and future so that I will get it all into 1 book.
The reason for the book, I have had so many people tell me, "Kim, you really need to write a book about your life." Being, my life has been or is by no means a normal, red white and blue life. So if any of the words I print offend anyone, I certainly don't mean them to be offensive...it will just be actual facts. Plus I have one heck of a time cursing, trying to be a little better about it.
So on October 2, 2010 I will be living in a 5th Wheel RV, in a snowbird community out in the middle of the Arizona desert. With my husband Dave and my dear little kitty cat Max. Guess I should say dear little husband too. So he doesn't think I like the cat more.
Okay........well another day. I really need to practice some yoga now..
Last winter was a miserable one, the sun did not come out for 2+ months, and we had over 60 inches of snow. I am a person that needs her sun ! I don't mind the cold so much, but mercy sakes give me the sun.
I also had a terrible bout of insomnia last year. All in all it was miserable for my pyche.
My husband has been retired for the past 4 years, and me being such a nice little wife, I didn't care that he went to Arizona for the winters. He is originally from there, so it was good for him to be with family and dear old friends.
Well after the miserable winter of 2009-2010, I was seriously considering going to Arizona for the 2010-2011 winter. And I was starting to CARE big time about him leaving and me staying.
What really put the lid on the pot, was some issues at work. I won't go into details yet, they may come flowing out of my mouth at a later date. So I believe it was 6 months ago that I made the FINAL decision to get out of Dodge, or should I say Council Bluffs.
A good friend has a blog, and she informed me that you can turn these blogs into books. I did not realize this.....I had started writing a book off and on the past few years. So I may incorporate alot of my past into the present and future so that I will get it all into 1 book.
The reason for the book, I have had so many people tell me, "Kim, you really need to write a book about your life." Being, my life has been or is by no means a normal, red white and blue life. So if any of the words I print offend anyone, I certainly don't mean them to be offensive...it will just be actual facts. Plus I have one heck of a time cursing, trying to be a little better about it.
So on October 2, 2010 I will be living in a 5th Wheel RV, in a snowbird community out in the middle of the Arizona desert. With my husband Dave and my dear little kitty cat Max. Guess I should say dear little husband too. So he doesn't think I like the cat more.
Okay........well another day. I really need to practice some yoga now..
Saturday, September 11, 2010
A Picture
Well I posted a picture of me ! But then I didn't know how to go back and see what it looked like on the page.
Day by day is my motto.........
K.
Day by day is my motto.........
K.
Saturday September 11, 2010
Well, 2 friends suggested I start a blog about my new life I am starting on October 1,2010. Today was a new adventure, trying to figure out how to make the blog page...I have no clue what I am doing, just winging it. It will be a feat if I can post a picture on here.
Today Dave and I packed more into the trailer. Going from 1300 sq ft to about 210 sq ft is my challenge. So far I'm doin' pretty good with it. I think there will be room for the shoes.
I finally have 2 jobs lined up in Arizona. I will be teaching Yoga to the snowbirds. Wish me luck, a little stressed on holding classes. I haven't had much time to devote to the practice lately..so that is where the fear comes in.
Okay, I managed to figure out how to type the first post. So we shall see how the pics go. Courtney how on earth do you type a little then post a pic, then type some more, post a pic ? I see nothing on here where I can post pictures.
Good night all. Kim
Today Dave and I packed more into the trailer. Going from 1300 sq ft to about 210 sq ft is my challenge. So far I'm doin' pretty good with it. I think there will be room for the shoes.
I finally have 2 jobs lined up in Arizona. I will be teaching Yoga to the snowbirds. Wish me luck, a little stressed on holding classes. I haven't had much time to devote to the practice lately..so that is where the fear comes in.
Okay, I managed to figure out how to type the first post. So we shall see how the pics go. Courtney how on earth do you type a little then post a pic, then type some more, post a pic ? I see nothing on here where I can post pictures.
Good night all. Kim
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