Powered by Blogger.

Summit Story

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Prepare yourself: long post today!

During the 80s, hubby and I, and eventually our daughter, enrolled in some self-help classes in San Mateo, California. A friend loved them and introduced us to them. So we thought we'd sign up for the introductory class. Hubs went first. These weren't cheap classes either. I cannot remember the exact amount each class cost but I'm thinking a couple of hundred in the beginning and up from that depending on the class and where it was. (Some were in Hawaii and some were in Southern California, some were in Arizona at a ranch, and cost in the thousands of dollars.) I went to one in L.A. and enjoyed it. But I digress.

Hubs went to the first one and when he walked in the door from the class that night, he grabbed me and pulled me out of the chair and hugged me like never before. He was so excited. I don't recall him ever being so excited as to do something like that and he's a very caring man.

Anyway, he told me he couldn't wait for me to go. I was to go in the next couple of weeks as that class was 2 days on a weekend. I went to the class and on the second night nearing the end they told us we had to perform a skit. Each one of us. I was mortified! I am not a demonstrative person and certainly not an actor nor have I ever in my life wanted to be on a stage.

We were given boxes full of props and about 15 minutes to figure out what we wanted to do. We each had to do something by ourselves alone or could team up with one other person. I didn't know anyone else in that room! I'm not the type to run up to a stranger and ask if he/she would want to be in a skit with me. I wanted to cry and run from that room. I got through it but to this day I don't remember what I did though I think I told a joke. But...and this is a big BUT...

As they gave us "rehearsal" time and then called time on us, they said they had another surprise. They opened up the 2 doors into the room and our "sponsor/sponsors" were invited into the room, which would have been hubby and my friend. I almost cried and left the room. If I was going to make a fool of myself, I certainly didn't want hubs and Pat to see it. I even muttered under my breath to him and it wasn't nice. I asked him how he could not have told me what was going to happen. I was angry/livid/furious!!! He just smiled. I got through it but I hated making a fool of myself. (I'm sure there's some psychologist out there that would have fun with this story but I don't want to hear it.) Pffffft!

However, I did take more classes and the two that helped me the most were a video class, where we all viewed ourselves as others see us, and a public speaking class.

Now, you would think the public speaking class would have frightened me and it did. We could choose our topic but we didn't know when we'd be called on to speak. The tension was almost unbearable. My heart pumped frantically that whole evening. The classes had different instructors and they could be brutal. This instructor was a very good looking man who I'd seen rip apart some class members. And then my name was called. I walked up on the stage, which was a simple raised platform and stood there. To my disbelief and relief, he was extremely gentle with me. I think I had just radiated fear! I did well as I remember and critiqued by everyone in the class. But as I stood on that stage, my heart returned to normal and I was at ease. I realized then that public speaking was about the anticipation of going up on stage. After that anticipation dissipates, all would be well. To this day, I love public speaking. It doesn't bother me at all, especially when I know my speech beforehand. All the money I paid for all the classes was worth it with just that one class. Oh, I'm sure I got some benefit out of the other classes but that one was the most beneficial to me.

I got rave reviews on my legs! That floored me. I also heard one man say I was a leader. That threw me for a loop as I've never, ever wanted to be a leader. And I have friends to this day that tell me that, but I truly don't care. I'd much rather just be a sailor instead of captaining the sail boat when we belonged to a yacht club. But I knew one man in class had a red pencil and when I viewed all the comments put on a table I knew he was one who said I had great legs. I was a bit intimidated looking at him after that. But I had on a skirt just above my knees and sexy high heels of about 2 1/2 inches. After all, I was the mother of 2 teenagers and I've always dressed modestly but that night those statements made me feel that I really did look exceptionally good.
*

This little bottle is definitely my kind of decorated bottle.


I also love this little vignette with that darling striped cushy sofa and slipcover.


If I carried little clutch bags, this would be one of them. But I like one with a strap I can put over my shoulder for hands-free shopping.


Something I wish I had. It's so beautiful.


More ruffled bed covers. I actually love gray a lot but not so much for my bed.


Yes, I know. It would be wonderful to step outside your door and right into your boat on a pond.


Another birdcage froufrou-ed up.


Now, isn't this clever? A beautiful formal home with a rugged outdoorsy picnic table dressed up fancy.


Yes, I love this little pink sun porch!


And, of course, who wouldn't love this little princess haven for our very own?


When we lived in the California southern desert, this is what we awoke to in the spring time. There truly is a beauty and serenity about the desert I love, despite the summer heat.


I collect perfume bottles but when I have to buy them I make sure I like the perfume. One of the prettiest bottles ever is the Lolita Lempicka bottle. Just exquisite. It's blue and silver with the most wonderful fragrance ever.


Simply roses, hydrangeas and other gorgeous flowers for you. I cannot resist flowers!


I'd love to have this chair for hubby. He like arm chairs at the dinner table; I don't.


And this little table would go well in my house, too! ;-) Plus the little poof is adorable. And then there's that exquisite rug! Sigh...
*

Tidbit:

The telescope on Mount Palomar, California, can see a distance of 7,038,835,200,000,000 million miles. [We can't even fathom that distance! And yes, that's the way the miles were stated in the book I got it from. That's a long, long way!]
~*~

Linking up with NMH Open House Party.

preschool room design ideas

Monday, April 29, 2013

Fun Kids Play Room with Preschool Classroom Wall Decorations Ideas
Related Designs : preschool
Fun Kids Play Room with Preschool Classroom Wall Decorations Ideas
Best Home Children Room in Colorful Ideas Picture | Best Home
preschool classroom design
Best Home Children Room in Colorful Ideas Picture | Best Home
Imaginative playgroup room designs for brainy child | Building ...
Creative preschool room
Imaginative playgroup room designs for brainy child | Building ...
November | 2008 | Overseas Education Consultants
classroom
November | 2008 | Overseas Education Consultants

hello kitty rom furniture

Hello Kitty Bedroom furniture set for your daughter | Dream fun House
Picture of Hello kitty bedroom
Hello Kitty Bedroom furniture set for your daughter | Dream fun House
Hello Kitty Bedroom furniture set for your daughter | Dream fun House
Picture of Hello kitty bed
Hello Kitty Bedroom furniture set for your daughter | Dream fun House
Hello Kitty Room Ideas | House Design | Decor | Interior Layout ...
Hello Kitty Living Room Ideas
Hello Kitty Room Ideas | House Design | Decor | Interior Layout ...
Hello Kitty Room Furniture collection 1
Hello Kitty Room Furniture
Hello Kitty Room Furniture collection 1

living room designs with fireplaces 2013

Modern Small Fireplace and White Sofa Furniture Sets in Outdoor ...
Beautiful Outdoor Living Room
Modern Small Fireplace and White Sofa Furniture Sets in Outdoor ...
2013 Luxury And Elegant Fireplace Decorating For Cream Living Room ...
living room design union
2013 Luxury And Elegant Fireplace Decorating For Cream Living Room ...
15 Fresh and Modern Living Room Design for Trend 2013 fresh-and ...
fresh-and-modern-living-room-
15 Fresh and Modern Living Room Design for Trend 2013 fresh-and ...
Elegant Fireplace and Modern Brown Sofa and Chairs Furniture Sets ...
Modern Living Room Decorating
Elegant Fireplace and Modern Brown Sofa and Chairs Furniture Sets ...

modern conference room colors

Feng Shui Office Design: Do's and Dont's modern-colorful ...
modern colorful conference
Feng Shui Office Design: Do's and Dont's modern-colorful ...
Professional and Creative Meeting Room Interior 5 - Modern Homes ...
and Creative Meeting Room
Professional and Creative Meeting Room Interior 5 - Modern Homes ...
Living Room Page 8: Impressive Wooden Living Room, Creative Luxury ...
Colorful Conference Room
Living Room Page 8: Impressive Wooden Living Room, Creative Luxury ...
Modern Meeting Room Decorating Ideas with Wood Table Office ...
Modern Meeting Room Decorating
Modern Meeting Room Decorating Ideas with Wood Table Office ...

room design teenage girl ideas

Room Design Ideas for Teenage Girls colorful girls teen room ...
colorful girls teen room
Room Design Ideas for Teenage Girls colorful girls teen room ...
Room Ideas for Small Teenage Girl Rooms Using Mirrors Room Ideas ...
Room Ideas for Small Teenage
Room Ideas for Small Teenage Girl Rooms Using Mirrors Room Ideas ...
Kids Room | Room Ideas For Girls
kid room decorating ideas girl · kid room decora. April 7th, 2013
Kids Room | Room Ideas For Girls
Bedroom Design Ideas Girls Bedroom Design Ideas Teenage Girls
Girl Room Design on Colorful
Bedroom Design Ideas Girls Bedroom Design Ideas Teenage Girls

modern interior home design

Interior Design Ideas, Interior Designs, Home Design Ideas: Modern ...
Modern Homes Interior
Interior Design Ideas, Interior Designs, Home Design Ideas: Modern ...
Modern interior design ideas | 232 Designs|Home Design
modern interior design ideas
Modern interior design ideas | 232 Designs|Home Design
Modern Home Design Interior - Home Design Ideas | Home Design Ideas
Modern Home Design Ideas
Modern Home Design Interior - Home Design Ideas | Home Design Ideas
modern interior design | Tumblr
modern interior design |
modern interior design | Tumblr

media rooms design trends

9 Awesome Media Rooms Designs: Decorating Ideas for a Media Room
modern home media room 9
9 Awesome Media Rooms Designs: Decorating Ideas for a Media Room
9 Awesome Media Rooms Designs: Decorating Ideas for a Media Room ...
A media room, or home theater
9 Awesome Media Rooms Designs: Decorating Ideas for a Media Room ...
Dream Media Rooms : Rooms : Home & Garden Television
Dream Media Rooms : Rooms
Dream Media Rooms : Rooms : Home & Garden Television
Luxury home theaters
This stunning Media room is
Luxury home theaters

corner landscape ideas

corner backyard landscape – Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas - Hahoy.
corner backyard landscape
corner backyard landscape – Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas - Hahoy.
Corner Lot Landscape Design | Corner Hot Spot | Backyard Garden Plan
Corner Hot Spot Landscape
Corner Lot Landscape Design | Corner Hot Spot | Backyard Garden Plan
Landscape architecture - landscaping ideas for small gardens pictures
Landscape design ideas
Landscape architecture - landscaping ideas for small gardens pictures
Landscaping Ideas for Front Yard | Landscaping Gallery
Landscaping Ideas for Front
Landscaping Ideas for Front Yard | Landscaping Gallery

tiny house plans

Brattleboro Tiny House plans for Sale | Vermont Architect - Robert ...
Tiny House Plan for Sale
Brattleboro Tiny House plans for Sale | Vermont Architect - Robert ...
tiny housessmall dwellings of every shape and size
a variety of house plans
tiny houses – small dwellings of every shape and size
Small House Plans and Homes
Small House Plans and Homes
Small House Plans and Homes
How Much Should Tiny House Plans Cost? « The Tiny Life
How Much Should Tiny House
How Much Should Tiny House Plans Cost? « The Tiny Life
 

Popular Posts