Did anyone catch the super blood wolf moon eclipse Sunday night? Before the sky darkened we could see a huge moon but then it started to move further away. I went into the bathroom at 11:30 and looked up at the skylight. The moon was right there and starting to shadow and turn red. I became so excited because I am a geek when it comes to astronomy. My father bought me a telescope when I was younger, and I still have it, but the weather was just too cold to take it out. My husband offered to go outside and snap a few pictures but I was so thankful I could watch it from the bathroom. The kids were asleep and my daughter was mad that she didn't get to see it.
After five days off due to two teacher in-service days, the weekend, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day the kids and I went back to our normal routine today. The weather has been so cold here the last few days and the below zero windchill kept us inside yesterday. I made sure the kids bundled up today for school and was thankful that it was indoor recess. I went through all of the medicine we have and found a lot that has expired. I'll be going to the store to stock up on more things in case we get sick. I'm really hoping for no major sicknesses this year and so far we've all been able to dodge the bullet. We are planning a Disney trip soon and the kids and I will be missing an entire week of school (and work for me) so I don't want them missing too many days. I have used all of my sick time already and don't want to miss any more. I'm looking forward to a magical vacation. My husband and kids have never been to Disney nor have they rode in a plane. It will be an adventure, for sure.
Our Monday was off observing a great man who played a major role in the civil rights movement and is remembered as someone who wanted to see a world where we could all be created equal and show kindness to others. I do feel we have come so far since then, even though some will disagree. I believe there are a group of people who seem to be moving backwards instead of forward and are protesting what we already have ... but that's what's so great about our country. We are free to our opinions, our choices and are very privileged. Maybe too privileged. Even though I continue to hear those around me who give an opinion that I don't understand I always try to remember that I don't have to agree and they don't have to agree with me. I spend my days in prayer that whatever happens is all in God's Will. There was a time when I was so into sharing my political views on social media but I decided to stop because it wasn't helping. Everyone seems to have their own idea of what "facts" are and if they don't agree with you then whatever you have to say probably won't change them. I know I'm already set in my ways and in my views but that doesn't mean I don't respect someone else for thinking differently. I believe we are all equal in that. America isn't perfect but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I do fear some of the current events and how they are going to effect us but I also believe that whatever the future brings God is already there.
As for Facebook I've completely stepped away from it. I haven't even updated it at all this year (even though this year has only been going on for 22 days). I jump on and the only things that are on the news feed is political stuff and lots of bashing. Hardly is there anyone sharing pictures or updates about themselves and their kids - the stuff I really like to see. So, I'm done with it, at least for now. I have Instagram and I love that. Less drama. I'm also trying to spend more time blogging because I love having a place to write my thoughts. I'm also on Pinterest because sometimes I need inspiration when it comes to cooking or crafting. However, I've been really thinking about taking things old school. You know, live life like it was before internet. Back when I spent my time living the moment with the world around me instead of having a device that could show me what other people were up to. Basically what I'm trying to say is I'd like to spend time away from my phone and away from my computer. I notice so many people are constantly glued to their phones and I'm guilty too. Technology can be a wonderful thing but it's also "dumbing" us down. I love when I can sit and play a board game with my kids or read a paperback book. I would also like to spend more time in the kitchen learning more healthy recipes. My goal is to stop the processed foods and make as much as I can from scratch. It's a lot of work but it's worth it. I also want to spend time decluttering this house because we have WAY TOO MUCH STUFF! I just want to live life away from the screens ... and then blog about it (ha).
"The time is always right to do what is right" -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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