tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post3252858987873881787..comments2024-02-14T03:28:26.916-05:00Comments on Simple Daisy: {food, feelings & fitness}Simple Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531278651934782016noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-55983680535624554312012-11-18T21:20:04.764-05:002012-11-18T21:20:04.764-05:00Darkness really lowers our mood. Light is super im...Darkness really lowers our mood. Light is super important to our health. It's normal for you to feel this way. I like that you eat really healthy. That helps you deal with the darkness. You being active also helps. I just hope you realize that this is a temporary seasonal thing.<br /><br />-Zane of <a href="http://www.rawhoney.ca" rel="nofollow">ontario honey</a> Zane Wooderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234994003865045370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-47225717178781891572011-05-01T09:41:06.785-04:002011-05-01T09:41:06.785-04:00I could have written this post myself (minus the r...I could have written this post myself (minus the recipes!) and almost did on Saturday. Sorry to read that you're feeling this way. I really think a lot of it was weather induced for me too. The sun is finally shining and my spirits are starting to lift. You and I probably have a similar background/childhood but I always say that the struggle taught me to appreciate everything that I have now. To this day, I think it's why I'm creative, love decorating my home, etc. Art was my outlet and I was always looking for a solution or imagining a prettier world. Do you ever feel that way? You have a great outlook and we totally understand. Everyone gets a little uninspired & down sometimes. Happy to read (in your giveaway post) that you've found the sunshine, sweetie! <br /><br />xoxo,<br />JamiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095579611035877956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-59786305059879279062011-04-25T17:32:00.562-04:002011-04-25T17:32:00.562-04:00Ride on, little Heather!!! Thanks for the stream-o...Ride on, little Heather!!! Thanks for the stream-of-consciousness chat...always so fun to hear you talk. As you say, exercise is the key to feeling better, energized. Walking in the moonlight is my favorite thing to do...walk and walk and walk, talk to myself or the moon if I like, no one is there :)rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-36919423761389214012011-04-24T21:49:45.357-04:002011-04-24T21:49:45.357-04:00I have so missed your blog Heather. You are a bre...I have so missed your blog Heather. You are a breath of fresh air. The honesty in your posts makes me walk away always feeling like I am okay, like we are all in this together and that we all really do have so much in common.<br /><br />Your desire for balance is always so encouraging! You are an amazing person.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220492042004645180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-67203231931142161582011-04-24T19:20:40.606-04:002011-04-24T19:20:40.606-04:00This is such a beautiful post Heather, thank you. ...This is such a beautiful post Heather, thank you. I love your attitude. Balance is such a key that I cannot seem to find lately but I keep on keeping on. :)<br />Your attitude shines on to the next person and hopefully lifts them up as well.<br />I hope you had a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter. :)michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757389045798739976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-71211597494632542622011-04-24T17:36:23.385-04:002011-04-24T17:36:23.385-04:00Bless your heart, Heather. I empathize completely ...Bless your heart, Heather. I empathize completely with how you feel lately...been there, done that. Life really is a teeter totter and I've learned that my attitude affects how things work out. Keeping upbeat (as much as possible) & staying positive really make a difference. I wish you and your family a wonderful Easter! <br /><br />Hugs, MarieArabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825144823779695027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-40908730379337958932011-04-24T10:15:42.722-04:002011-04-24T10:15:42.722-04:00Hi there Heather. I am just so taken with your pos...Hi there Heather. I am just so taken with your post, I cant tell you... I am exactly the same; grey skies really bring me down.. and I am usually such a happy, chipper person. And the things you said about balance... well, you know, I am a huuuuge believer in that. Life is tough... It has been tough for the people around me.. and tough for me (especially when my son passed.. I never thought it would happen to me, but I just cannot imagine what kind of person i would be had my life turned out any other way - although, would much prefer to have him back even if it meant i was the nastiest most horrible person on earth! lol!!) But gee.. life really has a way of turning itself upside down on you! I feel for you cause I have days just like you.. they are hard, but a lot of the time i just make sure i get all i need to do done, then have an early night and usually things are better the next morning!!! And i suppose balance is having a few bad days to balance out all the beautiful ones! And me... well, if every day that i spent with my son had to balance with a bad day... they were just perfect and the happiest days of my life, i will have to have quite a few bad ones to even the scales!!! Oh, sorry for rambling!... hope that wasnt a bit too much! but, i do hope tomorrow is a happy, blue sky kind of day! Hugs to you! Laura xxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809886402117539391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-66385718820844050212011-04-23T12:16:18.530-04:002011-04-23T12:16:18.530-04:00I want to warn you to make sure you only use ITALI...I want to warn you to make sure you only use ITALIAN pine nuts. The chinese ones are shorter and pointier and they can cause this bizarre reaction that makes everything you eat taste TERRIBLE. It lasts for 3 days to weeks. Horrible stuff. (ask how I know) http://pinenutsyndrome.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Just puttin' it out there for anybody who has a bad reaction and can't figure out why.Meadowlarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208672418814503032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-3888875237772947512011-04-23T09:16:22.436-04:002011-04-23T09:16:22.436-04:00You have the right attitude Heather...Yep...everyb...You have the right attitude Heather...Yep...everybody has these times. It is what makes the better times sooo appreciated. It is not the stress or stressors...but how YOU deal with them.<br /><br />and yummy pizza and bike riding is a perfect way. I know my saddest, hardest times is when I immerse myself in helping others. Works every time!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-87496757308418407972011-04-23T01:25:05.173-04:002011-04-23T01:25:05.173-04:00I know the stresses of life can really bring me do...I know the stresses of life can really bring me down too. And when there is a lull and things are bright and sunny I worry and wonder how long with it last? When will the next stresser occur? When I get in a funk and feeling uninspired I have to just realize that it will pass. My moods can sometimes swing quite quickly, perimenopause and all, but I know that it is temporary. You a have a caring heart. All you can do is be there for your friends and for the kids at school. Hope you see sunny skies soon! Hugs :)Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-69046796165029986052011-04-22T22:00:26.954-04:002011-04-22T22:00:26.954-04:00Hey Heather.....I am SOOOO with you on so many lev...Hey Heather.....I am SOOOO with you on so many levels with your post today. I've been feeling tired, lazy, uninspired, and tired of looking out and seeing cold, rainy days outside my windows. Ugh. I've been trying to lift my spirits by bringing more a more springtime feel into my decor, and just moving things around in here.<br /><br />I also understand completely about those special kids at school. Hubby and I worked for a high school (him-31yrs; me-21yrs)and we grew to love so many of those kids like they were our own. Lots of those kids came from a tough home life and they just needed a few more hugs than the other kids did. All you've got to do is be YOU. They love you for who you are and how you accept them. ♥<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful recipe for pizza, too! We LUV our pizza! We had some tonight! :)<br /><br />Have a blessed Easter, my friend - and we'll just keep praying for more sunshine in the coming days, ok? <br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-76514104308950854102011-04-22T21:42:06.105-04:002011-04-22T21:42:06.105-04:00Hi Heather,
I remember having those days when it...Hi Heather, <br /><br />I remember having those days when it was all grey and it seemed like the snow would never melt. To tell you the truth I still have those days. You are right life is hard and it gets so tiring. I am so over this recession and bad news after bad news. But you are right, you just have to keep moving. i know you've heard it a million times but you are truly an inspiration. I think I might take up cycling now that I live in a more bike friendly area. thanks for all you do for us. xx BTW I did a fresh friday last week, not sure if you saw it :)sealaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337427103153575286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-37761624554436419202011-04-22T19:15:15.816-04:002011-04-22T19:15:15.816-04:00Loved your post. So sad to see children that are s...Loved your post. So sad to see children that are suffering. What a wonderful teacher you must be to understand where they are coming from. What great endorphins you get from your bike riding! And you look so cute doing it, too! I hope your skyes clear up soon, imagine all the plants just soaking up all that rain :) Your pizza looks scrumptious!<br /><br />~ShanonShanon at Vintage Sparkle Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480935131451730046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-15705831826058113592011-04-22T18:24:37.949-04:002011-04-22T18:24:37.949-04:00Love pesto, love it on pizza and bread and in bean...Love pesto, love it on pizza and bread and in bean soup. Can't wait until my basil starts growing again. Still mostly dark skies here, sigh. But you sure are right about the power of comfort foods! And by the way, you look freaking fabulous, missy.gpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854655973836794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-64792496994161178962011-04-22T16:39:20.551-04:002011-04-22T16:39:20.551-04:00Hi Heather, your post really shows what a compassi...Hi Heather, your post really shows what a compassionate person you are. I 'm wishing you much sunshine this Easter. While you can't help everyone, you are helping the ones you can. If you can even influence a child for 5 minutes a day, much is to be gained. On to the happier part-love the recipes and meals. We are having shrimp today, but not on pizza. Many hugs to you,Simone @ Doberman's by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01003888606496722181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-86933353745643069942011-04-22T16:22:07.233-04:002011-04-22T16:22:07.233-04:00A very beautiful post! I've always said that b...A very beautiful post! I've always said that being a creative person means you are sensitive. And sometimes that is too much! But then we get busy with creative things and feel better! Diet and exercise are key...and pizza and wine of course! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! ♥~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-69786706354445096012011-04-22T12:26:19.416-04:002011-04-22T12:26:19.416-04:00Funny you should talk about such things today. Thi...Funny you should talk about such things today. This morning on the news one of their background songs was one I haven't heard for many years. It actually started out as a coke commercial in the early 70s and was so popular, the group turned it into in a single, changing the reference to coke. It's been running through my head all morning, so I had to go find the rest of the lyrics before it drove me crazy.<br /><br />Here goes in my best voice:<br /><br />1st stanza:<br />I'd like to build the world a home<br />And furnish it with love<br />Grow apple trees and honey bees<br />And snow-white turtle doves<br /><br />Chorus:<br />I'd like to teach the world to sing<br />In perfect harmony<br />I'd like to hold it in my arms<br />And keep it company<br />I'd like to see the world for once<br />All standing hand in hand<br />And hear them echo through the hills<br />For peace throughout the land<br />That's the song I hear<br />Let the world sing today<br />A song of peace that echoes on<br />And never goes away<br /><br />2nd stanza:<br />Put your hand in my hand<br />Let's begin today<br />Put your hand in my hand<br />Help me find a way<br /><br />Okay end of song, sorry I can't carry a tune, but I hope the sun shines in your heart even when the skies are gray.Shellbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836629045327379085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-29905347975020209042011-04-22T12:23:59.133-04:002011-04-22T12:23:59.133-04:00Whenever I start to feel like I'm in a funk I ...Whenever I start to feel like I'm in a funk I try to think of all the the things I am thankful for in my life. And particularly, like you when I think about some of my students, I try to remember that I can be that happy light in their day for about six hours, and hopefully that happy light shines a little once they get home too before they have to deal with their hardships. It's not always easy though. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your ride! Bring on the sunshine :)coffee breakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940615359702592207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-83591938077034721232011-04-22T11:37:00.831-04:002011-04-22T11:37:00.831-04:00Oh Heather...your posts feel like they were writte...Oh Heather...your posts feel like they were written just for me! This time of year when the dreary weather hangs on takes its toll on me also. It never fails! Some years it is worse than others, but it always has an effect. The weather along with spending time in a negetive or emotionally charged environment can definately impact a person. It is great to see that you have healthy tools to help balance it all by good food, exercise and creativity. Hope you have a fantastic weekend with sunny skies and warm weather!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973516019965436137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-45657320157958311132011-04-22T11:27:25.704-04:002011-04-22T11:27:25.704-04:00Heather,
This was such a great post. I definitely...Heather,<br />This was such a great post. I definitely have had a little down period this winter. I so agree that when the weather gets a little better it helps me. Exercise too...but I haven't been doing that lately, so...not good.<br /><br />Your pizza looks soooo good. I am going to have to try this one.<br />Thanks!!<br />Happy Easter<br />xo<br />AshlynPineconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615735608714752409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-17111373178241835722011-04-22T11:14:46.554-04:002011-04-22T11:14:46.554-04:00Hi Heather-
Your post really hit home with me. For...Hi Heather-<br />Your post really hit home with me. For the past two years I have been living in limbo as my husband has been unemployed - that plus caring for aging parents and the dreary weather has affected me more than I thought it ever would. I am an upbeat person - like you and know this is just a temp time that I will work through. I know once the weather gets warm and sunny I will feel better. <br />Tonight in my house - Friday is always wine and pizza . Yumo-delicious. Yours looks fabulous.<br />I wish you lived closer so we could go on long bike rides together. Maybe someday. <br /><br />My best- DianeInMyOwnStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428825827586423862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-80702197892952991072011-04-22T11:03:31.385-04:002011-04-22T11:03:31.385-04:00Weather here in Northern IN is a mirror image of w...Weather here in Northern IN is a mirror image of what you described. I think the long winter and the never ending 40 degree temps (with rain) have made us all feel a touch of the blues. However, exercise for me has gone by the wayside and I am paying for it dearly now. Keep up the good work and hopefully it will inspire me to get back on my path of eating healthy and exercising regularly!live and luvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265550236182310864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-41096548451972647262011-04-22T10:23:57.506-04:002011-04-22T10:23:57.506-04:00It sounds like you are in the perfect spot right n...It sounds like you are in the perfect spot right now...as far as your job is concerned. You can be a shoulder, an ear, a hand and a heart...a friend. I love your example of the teeter totter. <br /><br />It has been so dreary here as well and it can tend to get me down. I love the Carl Jung quote too. It made me think...without rain we wouldn't appreciate the sunshine nearly as much. :0)<br /><br />Happy weekend to you. I hope the sun peeks in a bit over your way today.theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829616079066960171.post-13608768741815528342011-04-22T10:16:01.296-04:002011-04-22T10:16:01.296-04:00Hi Heather, absolutely loved your post, words, ide...Hi Heather, absolutely loved your post, words, ideas and love. Great wisdom and heart in your thoughts. Thank you and Happy Easter! Oh, and I get the blues too and I am a very upbeat person too. AND yes exercise and helping others help me, once I can get off the sofa! xoRobin❤mynestofyarnandbuttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610982350042487773noreply@blogger.com