tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post7449345309863850337..comments2023-05-07T03:47:02.348-04:00Comments on The Rockville 8: A Change Is as Good as a RestThe Eighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966202602120800766noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-12025371013712120792012-04-22T16:35:19.964-04:002012-04-22T16:35:19.964-04:00Hi, Evie. I think that phrase is one of the many t...Hi, Evie. I think that phrase is one of the many tasty things that comes to us from our distant cousins across the pond. But regardless of where it comes from, I'm with you. I'm a flat-out change hater. So I'm certainly not talking big change here. Besides, who has<br />Time these days for a major overhaul to the way we do things? But I do need a shot in the arm from time to time. Maybe that's where this saying--and maybe just the smallest of changes--can do the trick for me, and maybe for you.Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-43125262242623558012012-04-22T16:24:09.819-04:002012-04-22T16:24:09.819-04:00Lisa, I love the idea of getting away and staying ...Lisa, I love the idea of getting away and staying in a lovely place where I don't have to make the bed or clean the bathroom!Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-51608242027682364452012-04-20T12:49:00.979-04:002012-04-20T12:49:00.979-04:00I've never heard that saying, that a change is...I've never heard that saying, that a change is as good as a rest. But I'm one of the many in life who got knocked around by big changes and now flees at the sight of them, so I probably would not naturally have taken to that saying. :-)<br /><br />But now that I HAVE heard it, I'll give it a shot and see what I think . . .Evie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309651867249109418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-71097896185153902402012-04-16T21:54:23.507-04:002012-04-16T21:54:23.507-04:00Great suggestions. I do believe that getting away...Great suggestions. I do believe that getting away is a good thing. For me, it shakes up my creativity and gives me new ideas. And if the hotel is really good, all the better.Lisa McQuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261421741139099750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-37101399298912698982012-04-09T17:46:30.905-04:002012-04-09T17:46:30.905-04:00Music and movies are an excellent suggestion, Shel...Music and movies are an excellent suggestion, Shellie! They really are quick fixes. Instantaneous!<br /><br />I've been known to pick another radio station while driving, just to make my mind move to another groove. (Because I can get into a think or grumble loop while I'm driving.)<br /><br />And now that you suggest movies as a mood changer, I confess I recently avoided going to the movies. I'm dying to see The Hunger Games, but I also know a movie can be an intense emotional experience--at least for me--and that day, I knew such intense emotion would sweep me away and I'd be hard-pressed to find sure footing afterward. So I didn't go. But I did seek out a "Golden Oldie" on TV because I knew I could sink into it and be revived. And I was. How awesome!<br /><br />I'm nearly ready for The Hunger Games. And what a quick change, mood modifier that will be! Hooray for movies!Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-7583265464646620912012-04-09T17:34:17.959-04:002012-04-09T17:34:17.959-04:00Shower! Great suggestion, Keely. When I'm wear...Shower! Great suggestion, Keely. When I'm weary at the end of the day and already dreading tomorrow's To Do list, a long shower often puts me in a restful frame of mind. And you've got the phraseology down, too. The brain box can be a worry wheel, can't it?!?Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-40047203954973984022012-04-09T16:51:38.699-04:002012-04-09T16:51:38.699-04:00Wonderful blog topic, Nichole!
One of my attitude...Wonderful blog topic, Nichole!<br /><br />One of my attitude changers is to laugh. I forget to laugh and my jaw gets tight giving me an unpleasant bulldogish appearance. Not the fashion statement I aspire to at all.<br /><br />Because of that tendency, I've collected some funny things to have on hand: Brian Regan "Live" (CD) for instnace and now I'm adding "Tower Heist" to the list.<br /><br />TH is available from Netflix and is mood changer of epic proportions! <br /><br />ShellieShellie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597975902316586870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-80716980718240584762012-04-09T11:44:25.336-04:002012-04-09T11:44:25.336-04:00I often find the simple act of taking a shower can...I often find the simple act of taking a shower can completely change my outlook. Not only does it act like my caffeine in the morning, but on weekends if I haven't jumped first thing into the shower and it gets to be midday and I'm feeling grumpy - I pop in and it's magic! <br /><br />I also appreciate the mini-weekend getaway, a short (or long) walk outdoors, and working a crossword puzzle. Amazing how the worry-wheel quits spinning when the mind is otherwise occupied.Keely Thrallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656529091898492453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-36871496080497577332012-04-08T18:29:14.209-04:002012-04-08T18:29:14.209-04:00Glad to be of service, Candy. If the fancy strikes...Glad to be of service, Candy. If the fancy strikes you, I hope you'll come back and share what little changes perk you up. Because sometimes when we have to keep on truckin' that's all we can do, right? And I'm certainly open to a suggestion or two! :-)Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-68874812991985042752012-04-08T18:12:51.692-04:002012-04-08T18:12:51.692-04:00Nicole ~ All excellent suggestions. And so much fu...Nicole ~ All excellent suggestions. And so much fun. I always find a change of pace or scenery improves my perspective when life tramples on me. Thanks for this handy dandy list. I'm always looking for new tricks to spice up my life. ;0)Mackenzie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508204115833993481noreply@blogger.com