Each Dazzling Moment

Slack

I'm thinking that perhaps life is what happens while you're waiting to recover....or something to that effect. 

I (suddenly??) realize that it's been almost THREE YEARS since my bone marrow transplant and I'm still waiting for NORMALITY to resume.  I think I need to redefine normality, oui?  Probably this IS my new normality...duh.   

I read Seth Godin's blog on most days.  I've read (and highly recommend) all of his books. 

Actually, that about sums up my marketing education right there.  I've had no formal education on the topic, nor any actual work experience in the field. 

I've been a marketing-wannabe for a very long time, though, and a big fan of great marketing ideas and design.  So, reading Seth's blog is generally just me-being-a-groupie.  I'm a shameless fan!

This past Monday, however, his entry hit me like a bucket of cold water over my head. 

He talked about...

SLACK

No, not pants!  He's talking slack as in:

slack  [slak]  -noun

1. A period of little activity; a lull.    (or) 
2. Unused capacity

His post basically asks the question....what do you have to show for your "unused capacity"?  Or, perhaps, what could you do with your "slack" time in the future? 

My first reaction was to start kicking myself (something I'm quite accomplished at) for not having more "to show" (my words, not Seth's) for the last three years.  Then I started thinking of the things that I DO have to show for my time.  I realized that my capacity had not been totally unused.  Whew!  No need to bring out the cat-o-nine-tails!  (Just kidding!!!) 

Thinking on this further, however, I began to feel the beginnings of some "fire in my belly".  I want to have more to show for my slack time...however much I have left of it.  By that I mean -- while I am still off work.  I actually do work, it's just unpaid.  I take care of my two granchildren, so that my daughter can work part time and go back to school.  This is a role I cherish and a gift that I am thrilled to be able to give.  All that said, I do have some slack time and I may be re-thinking how I'm spending it.  Stay tuned. 

Meanwhile, Seth's suggestions are brilliant....great advice for anyone. 

I'd love to hear what you think about the topic! 

Moon Lotus Wellness - Grand Opening!

 

All I can say is.... "leap and the net will appear" seems to be my motto of late.

Please write to either cheer me on, or tell me just when to expect the men in the white jackets to come take me away... LOL. ;)

Meanwhile, come on over to Moon Lotus Wellness and 'say hi'!  :) 

Hooping.... Hoopsie-doopsie... Hoopla!

I know I'm not terribly well-plugged-in these days, but the new hula-hooping -- aka 'hula dancing' -- craze has caught me by surprise!  Beyond just the resurgency in popularity of such a retro activity, the real surprise is this.... these are not your mamma's hoops and these are not your mamma's moves, either!  You don't have to take my word for it -- check out the videos linked below!  For one thing, these hoops are 'weighted' - they use a heavier tubing and some are filled with water... This makes them easier to keep up off the floor and makes them rotate more slowly, so you have time to do some cool dance moves.  All that rotation and movement gives you a spectacular aerobic work-out as well.  Of course, the very best part is.....it doesn't feel like work at all because you're PLAYING!  Yea!  (I can tell you that it does feel like exercise, though, I was out of breath in no time...but that's cause I'm really out of shape!) 

Personally, I've only practiced recently with a friend's hoop.  I've just ordered my very own today from the wonderful people at Canyon Hoops.  I ordered one for my little granddaughter as well!  (I knew she would be forever wanting to 'share' mine, so it was partly a selfish move on my part to buy her one of her own.)

At Canyon Hoops, you get to 'customize' your hoop by selecting the size and colors.  I'm getting a juicy mix of pink, yellow and lime.   Nevena picked purple and white for hers.

My friend Ferol Humphrey got me started down this path.  She really knows how to have fun and generate enthusiasm.  She's a natural leader as well.  Check this out - she's organized a Meetup for locals either into hooping or willing to give it a shot.  It's called Hoopla and you can find out all about it here.  Our first meeting is in just a few days  - on Tuesday, July 29....so if you're anywhere near Dallas, just come out and have fun with us! 

So, yeah, just to give you a small taste of what's going on in the world of hooping....take a look at these:

Why every guy should buy his girlfriend a REAL hula hoop

sass silhouette hooping

HOOPGIRL and HOOPALICIOUS on the beach

a trailer for the upcoming documentary, The Hooping Life

So.....why are you still sitting there?  Get out and start hooping!  ;) 

Oh, and be SURE to leave me a comment here if you do!  Hopefully, I'll get some good pics of the craziness next Tuesday to post here soon.  :)