February 20, 2013

Even BB Gets the Blues

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!!  Sorry I skipped Saturday's post- I really didn't feel like posting.  And since this baile and BB are all about following our hearts... actually, it wasn't my heart not being into it - it was more like being too into it.  I'm overwhelmed. Quee? JU SO FONII!!! Ok si, the overwhelmer had met her match.  So I did what any self respecting go getter would do. I had a piece of chocolate and went to bed.  Whaatt??  I didn't want to wake up groggy!

So what started this un BB like spin?  Well, first of all I lost my iPod touch on the bus. With all my pics of the grandbabies. Then once I got back Up North in The South I entered to find my place in need of... oh so many things.  You know the saying "There's no place like home."? They ain't just whistlin' La Guantanamera with that one. Hopefully there's no place like Babushka's. This is what was waiting at Babushka's home.




I know Babushka's not the only one who's kitchen table looks like this... right?


Actually the kitchen sink wasn't that bad when I arrived, but due to some unforseen leaky- shower -faucet- repair- gone- wrong- now- leaking -behind tub -walls -and -into- the -bedroom, we've had to shut the water off.  The picture is 3 days accumulation.  And speaking of bedroom-



Office side, bed side, walk in (more like tiptoe in- only 3 ft) closet


Hace tiempo, it's been awhile since it went from Eclectic to Eek!



Site of my future home office. For now, it's just a sight!


::sigh::

So how do YOU chase away the blues?


Babushka finds solace in song, in finding stories of inner strength, of dreams not yet diminished.  
In other words, I spent hours on YouTube.



Queen Emily David- ya gotta be grovin' with this one!



Listening to your inner voice,being true to yourself and having the courage to say "this is me- ALL of me".   Andrew de Leon




Alice Tan Ridley, 58 and still following her dreams after 20 years.


You're feeling better now too verdad?

It also helps to know you're not alone; the angels made sure I saw posts sharing my current blah sentiments.  Two of the best were Mami Holistica's   marvelous list of blues breakers (it's in Spanish, but sooo worth the translating effort) and my dear friend Carrie's article on the TikiTiki Blog.  Carrie's another fluent Spanglish Speaker, baby boomer who wrote about this in December.  P.S.  So sorry mujer that I'm getting to it Cubantime, but I guess it's true what they say.  "The teacher will appear when the student is ready." Maybe for us self taught people it's "posts will appear when the baile is the blues."  But you know what also will appear for sure when the Cuban Conundrum of the Moco Caido aka sad/sadness/blues appears?  What else, but


COMIDA!!!



I see you- don't deny it.  You're smiling and salivating at this very moment.


My weapon of choice this day is a sundae of banana split ice cream with nutella, sprinkles, and strawberries.  
This is Babushka's plate of perkiness and it's even good for me too. 
 Calcium and fruit requirement met for the day. 
Vitamin packed.

ESO!!!


Gracias for bailando Babushka's Blues. 
BB's feeling much better now that you've danced with me.
Pero porsea- but just to make sure of no relapses, I think I'm gonna go double up on my vitamins.


; )




Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.








Bohemian Babushka
Bohemian Babushka

Groovy Spanglish speaking Grandma of 6 who loves life and all its adventures. Motivational while still keeping it real, Babushka shows how all things looked at with gratitude are good, and how to say to la vida- JU SO FONII!!!

26 comments:

  1. Amiga sorry about your iPod touch! :( and believe me no solo tu cocina se ve asi. You actually made me feel better about my work space too. It's a mess but it works! :) Thanks for the awesome music. xoxox

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    1. Preciosa Paula, gracias for stopping by. Your words and visits always make BB feel better. Abrazos y BB2U

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  2. It is really hard when it is all around you, but sometimes I have to just step outside of it all and stick my nose in a good book, then share that joy and good wishes with someone even when I am not feeling it myself. Definitely a smile maker - I wish you all the best and am so sorry about your pod. Good thoughts coming your way :)

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    1. Darlin' Denise a good book is delightful- and so was your comment. Hope to see you dancing in my baile again soon. Gracias y BB2U.

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  3. Everyone needs a break now and then. Take it easy BB. Tomorrow will be better.

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    1. Linda Letty, that's the problem I think- BB was taking it too easy. But you're right, tomorrow will be better w/manos a la obra! BB2U

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  4. Ay BB! I am sure it will be better.......

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    1. I'm sure it will be too mujer. But it best be rapido before I outgrow my clothes w/all this vitamin taking!! ; ) BB2U

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  5. Qué comiste??? Se ven buenísimas esas fresas!

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    1. Mis vitaminas diarias de calcium y frutas. ; ) Un helado con fresas, nutella, y caramelitos arriba. BB2U

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  6. Amiga ya me imagino, todos pasamos por eso y debemos descansar y volver a recapitular con pensamientos y energia positiva! La música es una muy buena terapia especialmente si es alegre! Un abrazo y cariños!

    Namasté! ॐ
    http://mamaholistica.com

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    1. Siempre tan bella. Gracias por los consejos y amor. BB2U

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  7. BB all of house have a mess in our houses from time to time. I share a picture of my disorganized desk because es una vergüenza. ja, ja! I'll take care of it later.

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    1. heje I know, but my "time" has been for the last decade... Thx for the comment y BB2U

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  8. We all need a break. Sorry about losing your IPod Touch and the water leak. I hope you get things worked out soon! Take a few deep breaths and pray.

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    1. All is as it should be. I've come to the conclusion that this was a cumulation of many missed/ignored signs. Guess I can't ignore them anymore huh? ; ) Thanks for your comment and hope you'll dance by here again soon. BB2U

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  9. The best remedy to shake off the blues is meditate for a while. It will help you feel better. Also, start small and before you know it, your home will be more organized. :-)

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    1. Ya know Isabelita I never could quiet my mind enough for meditation- go figure. ; ) Thanks for the consejos and you're right,, just focus on a little at a time and it'll all get done. BB2U

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  10. Glad you got out of your funk. A dirty kitchen tends to send me over the edge too. Just ask my kids ;).

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  11. Ohhhh I know all too what you mean about being overwhelmed. I haven't left my desk except to pee today, and that was only when I was getting ready to burst. I need a walk, methinks. Cuidate. Que descanse un poco este finde.

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  12. Cuando me siento asi busco un nuen libro o veo una película. Salir de la rutina ayuda!!

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  13. Pa' lante!it's the only way we have to let the blues go..

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  14. You are not alone! Especially when it comes to comida (and I'm not a latina, and I still know what that's all about). If I were you, BB, and I'm not, because no one could ever be BB but BB, I would think about how awesome BB is and that there's no way that BB can be defined by the tidiness of her house! No Way!

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  15. Those strawberries look so good. I love the music too

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  16. With all the things that women have to do, cleaning the house sometimes has to be postponed to the end of the TO DO LIST, so don't worry!

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  17. Ah Babushka! I'm so sorry your feeling down. I hope your water repair issues get fixed soon and you can get things in order, and loosing your ipod touch, that sucks! :(

    I'm so sorry!

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Always remember- If someone doesn't see YOUR brilliance, just look at them, smile, and say- JU SO FONI!!!