Kites harness the force of the wind.
They express our intent,
But they can not change the wind.
Deng Ming~Dao
It's been a while since i have done Ten on Tuesday, but I thought I would give it a go this week. Carole asked everyone to write ten sentence that begin with the same two words: I am. Here is my list of ten:
1. I am tired of winter. I never thought i would say this but yet, I am.
2. I am the proud mom of 5 children and a grammy to 5 more wonderful children….I could just eat up the two littlest ones, truly, I could!
3. I am SO happy to hear new birds besides the Jays. Ken told me some were home and I didn't believe him until I heard them singing while I was out with the dogs this morning. (see them in the picture?)
4. I am so happy that a friend gave me a gentle push in giving Tai Chi a try because I am really enjoying it.
5. I am starting to realize that I may have SAD (you know, that sad seasonal thing). I don't think I could ever live in a mostly gloomy climate.
6. I am learning to accept my limitations. I may not have learned yet to embrace them, but I am accepting them.
7. I am basically a shy person, even though most people would be completely surprised to hear this. I have to constantly push myself outside of my comfort zone.
8. I am the biggest procrastinator when it comes to housework. While I enjoy a clean and organized home, I can find 10 other things to do until I just can't stand it any longer.
9. I am excited and nervous about some new challenges coming over the next year.
10. I am going to finish your socks Courtney….I promise!
Thanks Carole!
The Woolen Rabbit 
I have really been enjoying the birds. Some nice color among the grey and dare I say it, white. I think I have a bit of that SAD thing too.
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I am soooo with you on #8. And #7 too. That’s why my one little word this year is GO! Happy TOT Kim!
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Hm. I haven’t heard any singing birds yet. Soon, I hope! But all of a sudden, I want to ride my bike… c’mon spring!! 🙂
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Have SAD too. 🙂 We’ve had birds all winter, but I am hearing the titmice and a few robins in the wetlands on our warmer days with their spring twittering and that is a joyful thing to hear.
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I can never picture you as shy although I know you feel like you are. I am impressed with your ability to put yourself out there despite this!
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I think feeding and watching our birds is what is getting me through this winter! And #8 is usually the only way I can bring myself to spend valuable time on housework!
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I love your new blog theme. I’ve been thinking of changing mine but can’t really decide what colors, etc I want.
The robins and finches have been hanging around the last month. Hearing their song lifts the spirits.
February is a hard month as the days are longer and we realize spring can’t be far off, but there is still plenty of winter ahead of us.
xox
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The limitations are tough. We never think it will affect us and then it doesn’t go away like we thought it was supposed to.
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You certainly don’t look like a “grammy”!
I love the quote you chose for the post. Its staying with me, mulling it over now.
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I am happy to have all of you bloggers writing on this TOT topic–so fun, inspiring, humorous, and insightful. I am with you on the winter blues–funny, like you, I normally enjoy winter but not so much this one. I am aware of people just like us, normally embracing winter but tired of this one. I am wishing you happy Tuesday!
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Great selection. I am happy to read your thoughts.
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I am so with you on #8!
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