Feb 26 - spring, tv, oscars

Yesterday was definitely a beautiful spring day. Sun shining, the cold wind gone and it felt like all was well with the world. I went for a walk along side Skaha Lake and noticed how the ice on the lake is getting very thin, and all the people out walking their dogs, children or themselves all enjoying the wonderful sunshine. Then after I came home my beautiful big TV in my living room decided not to work. I knew it was not the cable company because I could hear the announcer (oh yes I was watching a live soccer game from England).
Knowing that the TV needed attention, I looked in my local yellow pages and low and behold there were three names to choose from. Choosing one, I phoned and a few hours later he arrived to advise me my vertical hold had gone and probably would end up costing around $200. (The $200 I have for the dentist later this week?) Anyway, he took away a major component to work on and hopefully will be bringing it back today so in the meantime I have my small 20” from my office hooked up so I could watch my evening shows and this mornings ones.
Its interesting how much value we put on certain things. My TV’s are important to me because not only do they keep me in touch with what is going on in the world (or so I like to think) but also is my companion, as I spend lots of time by myself. When my knees were really bad and I could not walk much, and because my eyes would hurt (dry eyes) when I read too much, the TV was always there to watch. I must admit I got addicted to some shows (in fact lots of them) and when the writer’s strike occurred and they slowly went into re-runs I was not happy. Fortunately some new shows hit the airwaves and they filled up some of the space. As I’m supposed to be working on my next book, not watching TV, it most definitely drew attention, that even if I was not feeling so good with this cold/flu thing, I had better get busy with writing and editing. And this is what I did yesterday afternoon while waiting for the TV man.
So once again the Tower proved correct. Everything does add. Even though my TV was down I was able to get to my office and work on my book. So there is hope I will get it completed by the date I have chosen.
Today, no sun, grey clouds, and a feeling of restlessness. My cold is getting better, I’m coughing less, my headache is not there today, and yet I’m not 100%. Isn’t it interesting that we get restless when we begin to get better, but when we are 100% we are not restless at all. Mind you that could just be me! I had thought yesterday morning, that I would take the one hour drive today up to Kelowna and look around a couple of stores, but with the TV maybe returning this afternoon, that’s out now….which is probably a good thing, because the book needs to be worked on. I also need to do my daily walks for my knee and although I would normally be going to Karaoke today so I can sing, my voice is not good enough at this time. I could not hold a note as it would crack and crackle all over the place. So next week I can get back into the singing mode.
Before I stop my ramblings today, I want to talk about the Oscars for a moment. I found the international flavor interesting, that all the major winners for Acting came from different countries, but as I have listened to the comments since it seems like most have not. I thought it showed the Oscars had grown to truly be an international/world wide representation, rather than the US and occasionally someone else. Oh yes, as a Canadian I love it when you have people from England, Ireland, France and Spain take the Oscars. Even if Kate had won best supporting actress, which many thought she would, she’s from Australia. Most people thought they were boring, I did not. I thought they moved quickly, and I realize they only had a few weeks for the writers to do their thing, and I actually enjoyed the montage of pictures from previous Oscar evenings, especially as I remember many of them. Anyway, the gowns were delightful and I agree with the View ladies, we don’t get to see the horror dresses anymore, although Twila’s dress was nearly there.
For all of us who are not feeling well yet from this flu thing – get better! Spring is definitely on its way!!!!
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Norma Cowie
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Feb 22 - The cold/flu bug & 10 days - oscars

Its always interesting when your own words are given back to you and you have to face them. I was away for 12 days first in Vancouver and then working in Victoria. While there I was around people who had the flu/cold which seems to be going around right now. As I usually don’t get sick or pick up these things I didn’t worry about it at all. On Monday I left Victoria caught the 9am ferry to Vancouver and then drove home to Penticton. After making two stops. I finally arrived home at 5pm and I knew I was not feeling too well. I had caught the ‘bug’.
The next day my daughter Bridget phoned me and I told her I wasn’t feeling well and that I had ‘the cold’. She immediately said “and what was going on with you ten days ago”? I already knew that answer, because I had gone back to look. I often tell people if you get a cold or flu, go back ten days and see what was unresolved emotionally and that will be the reason you have the cold/flu. Well ten days earlier my daughter had flown in to drive me back to Vancouver because I was not sure my new knee would handle the drive. (Incidently, on the way there the freeway was closed and the 5 ½ hour trip too eight as we had to go another route). Before we left it seemed I was worried about everything. I was nervous about working in the mall in Victoria and ended up changing working seven days to four (much easier for me). I was worried about whether I would be able to get up and down from the bed where I stay at my friend’s place (there was absolutely no problem with getting up and down off the bed). I was worried about her toilet (I took my extra add-on seat – which meant there was no problem). All these worries I had were groundless, but at the time I was a big puddle of worry and anxiety. Today I’m paying for it. Even the concern about driving. Once in Vancouver area I had to drive around, and I had no difficulty at all, and the way I had to drive home (mind you it was ten days later and every day the knee gets a bit better)I was fine.
I could say silly me for worrying, but as I know what the emotional cause is, I’m going back and forgiving myself for being a ‘mess’ and the cold is moving through its stages quite fast. Thank goodness. I need to be well enough for on Sunday I’m speaking at our local Celebration & Metaphysical Centre. Right now my voice is a bit thick and I have a small cough occasionally, so I’m sure I will be just fine in a couple of days. I have been able to do my readings which were booked and come in, but I did move a couple of more intensive appointments to next week.
Also, the Oscars are on Sunday night and I will watch as usual. I love the Oscars. Talking about the Oscars and movies, my friends know that I love the movies and the one thing in moving to this city which I absolutely love is I miss the movie theatres. Here they have a four theatre complex but nothing is on during the day during the week, which is when I used to treat myself to go and see a movie. Most weekends I’m busy and can’t get to the theatre as I have classes or other appointments. My visits to the movie house is the single thing I miss (besides visiting with my friends) since moving here. I have not seen a lot of the nominated movies this year, but I will still, as always enjoy watching the ‘oscar show’.
What ever you are doing this weekend – enjoy and most of all stay healthy.
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Norma Cowie
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