Friday, October 12, 2012
What a Lovely Fall Day; TGIF!
Good Friday, everyone! TGIF (Thanks to God, It's Friday)! Yes, I'm looking forward to a wonderful weekend. I do hope you guys are, too.
As you may have known me, prayer is or has been an integral part of my life. I have a need to pray, to thank God for my life and for my family, folks, and friends all over. I believe in prayer. I do hope you do, too. In this connection, I did pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, while still in bed this morning, and while the sunlight has brightened our bedroom. Afterwards, I had the urge to use our restroom. Then, I decided to go out and take a walk because it's so inviting to be out there under the early morning sun.
Man, it's chilly outside! But it's so clear and bright! Ah, Fall weather is truly here! I love it, the coolness of the environment, the crisp, mild breeze that tingled your skin. It's a beautiful feeling! Much more so when, along the way, I met my friends Gladys and Josefa who were coming back from their stroll. We had a brief chitchat on the pedestrian lane. We're so glad and thankful to see each other again. Then, I said, "see you, later, ladies" as I continued my pace, while enjoying music from my MP3 player. I met some joggers and walkers, too. There's this woman with a stroller that she was pushing. In the stroller were two small children. There's also a woman jogger with earphones. I recognized one walker with two small dogs. I just said Hi to him as I continued my brisk walking. At that time, I was becoming uncomfortable with my left hip and lower back. But I kept on going til I reached home.
I did a little walk in our deck, to get some more sunlight. Then, I went up to our room, prepared myself. Yes, I've thought of having breakfast or "brunch" at McRestaurant. I know I still have 30 minutes before eleven (that's the time they change menu, from breakfast to lunch. I wanted that egg-sausage Mcmuffin sandwiches, for 2 for $3.)
At McDonald's, now I've revealed to you my McRestaurant, I'm writing this blog post, while enjoying James Blunt's music (from my laptop) and my McSandwich and a cup of coffee, with sugar and cream, of course.
Beautiful day, indeed, today, Friday, over Hampton Roads and neighboring cities and counties! Thank you, Lord! I noticed how clear, bright blue the skies are while I was walking and passing by an elementary school playground. I didn't see any cloud at all! So clear blue above me with only the golden ball of light shining! Ah, what a beautiful, wonderful feeling to be outside, while the rest of the world are busy, doing their thing.
I'm thankful, God, for your creation! There's that kinda liberating feeling! Thank you, Jesus!
Before signing off, I'd like to say I don't own the video/s I embedded here in my blog post. No copyright infringement intended. I'd like to thank YouTube and the uploader/s of the video/s. Thank you also to Google and Blogger, and, of course, to Facebook.
Well, my dear folks and friends, this is all for now. Until next time around. Take care and have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Don't work too hard. Enjoy the outdoor weather, and have fun, too! As always, I pray, "May God bless us all!"-chris a. quilpa, 12October2012
As you may have known me, prayer is or has been an integral part of my life. I have a need to pray, to thank God for my life and for my family, folks, and friends all over. I believe in prayer. I do hope you do, too. In this connection, I did pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, while still in bed this morning, and while the sunlight has brightened our bedroom. Afterwards, I had the urge to use our restroom. Then, I decided to go out and take a walk because it's so inviting to be out there under the early morning sun.
Man, it's chilly outside! But it's so clear and bright! Ah, Fall weather is truly here! I love it, the coolness of the environment, the crisp, mild breeze that tingled your skin. It's a beautiful feeling! Much more so when, along the way, I met my friends Gladys and Josefa who were coming back from their stroll. We had a brief chitchat on the pedestrian lane. We're so glad and thankful to see each other again. Then, I said, "see you, later, ladies" as I continued my pace, while enjoying music from my MP3 player. I met some joggers and walkers, too. There's this woman with a stroller that she was pushing. In the stroller were two small children. There's also a woman jogger with earphones. I recognized one walker with two small dogs. I just said Hi to him as I continued my brisk walking. At that time, I was becoming uncomfortable with my left hip and lower back. But I kept on going til I reached home.
I did a little walk in our deck, to get some more sunlight. Then, I went up to our room, prepared myself. Yes, I've thought of having breakfast or "brunch" at McRestaurant. I know I still have 30 minutes before eleven (that's the time they change menu, from breakfast to lunch. I wanted that egg-sausage Mcmuffin sandwiches, for 2 for $3.)
At McDonald's, now I've revealed to you my McRestaurant, I'm writing this blog post, while enjoying James Blunt's music (from my laptop) and my McSandwich and a cup of coffee, with sugar and cream, of course.
I'm thankful, God, for your creation! There's that kinda liberating feeling! Thank you, Jesus!
Before signing off, I'd like to say I don't own the video/s I embedded here in my blog post. No copyright infringement intended. I'd like to thank YouTube and the uploader/s of the video/s. Thank you also to Google and Blogger, and, of course, to Facebook.
Well, my dear folks and friends, this is all for now. Until next time around. Take care and have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Don't work too hard. Enjoy the outdoor weather, and have fun, too! As always, I pray, "May God bless us all!"-chris a. quilpa, 12October2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Fall: the Perfect Time to be Outside!*
How do you get your daily dose of vitamin D? From drinking a glass of milk everyday? From eating fish? From being out there with the early morning sun for at least 30 minutes? From all of the above?
My dear folks and friends, I get my dose of vitamin D outside, in my backyard, walking at my own pace, and then drinking a glass of milk afterwards. Trying to live longer, I make it a point to get up in the morning, once the sun is up on the (blue) horizon, and do my walking on and around our spacious wooden deck. If I'm motivated enough, I'll even get out of my house and stroll around the neighborhood.
Besides inhaling fresh air in the open, I get to appreciate the natural world. I find peace doing my morning prayer while walking. (As a practicing Catholic, I try to pray the rosary daily.)
I tell you, it feels good to be out there while listening to the National Public Radio (NPR) news broadcast on my old and small cellphone-size AM-FM radio, after my morning prayer. There's a feeling of relief that comes from knowing I can't do as much strenuous exercises as I used to when I was still active in the U.S. Navy.
Doing moderate exercise or physical conditioning to stay (minimally) fit doesn't have to be that costly. Simply walking/moving around---even around your house, inside or out---for at least 30 minutes a day is just as good as having gone to a physical fitness center where you have to pay.
I don't have anything against fitness centers. In fact, they're very good, or appropriate, for those who can afford to go there. With their specialized fitness equipment and trained, and/or certified physical fitness trainers, they can help many people get fit. But for those who have physical or economic limitations, doing simple work out or physical conditioning at home or strolling around the neighborhood can be good enough.
With the mild, beautiful, or gorgeous Fall weather that we have right now, it's inviting and invigorating to be out there doing simple, moderate exercise or physical conditioning.
Haven't you guys noticed or have that feeling that it's irresistible to be out there smelling the morning's fresh air, getting some vitamin D and listening to the birds while walking or strolling around the neighborhood?
Meeting and making new friends in the neighborhood while they, too, are doing their exercise or just plain enjoying the beautiful outdoors, is such a healthy feeling, truly a wonderful experience!
To be out there bicycling, walking, jogging or running, maintaining your pace, stretching out slowly, but determined to continue to manage your pain, is such as rewarding experience!
One thing more, though. You don't know what's out there until you're out under the sun, surrounded by plants, flowers, trees, even pet animals, and the bright, clear azure skies. And you never know whom you'll encounter or meet along the way!
Being out there under the early morning sun is such a blessing. It's also quite refreshing and therapeutic, especially for those who live with chronic pain, like me. For me, staying active, while I can, helps me remain optimistic that everything will be all right. It helps me enjoy the present moment.
So, my dear folks and friends out there, seize the moment and enjoy it without reservation. Enjoy the Fall foliage, too while it's there. Soon it will be gone (like the wind that brought us memories and experiences of a meaningful life).-chris a. quilpa, 11October2012
*P.S.
The above article of mine appeared in Suffolk News-Herald on 15 October 2008.
My dear folks and friends, I get my dose of vitamin D outside, in my backyard, walking at my own pace, and then drinking a glass of milk afterwards. Trying to live longer, I make it a point to get up in the morning, once the sun is up on the (blue) horizon, and do my walking on and around our spacious wooden deck. If I'm motivated enough, I'll even get out of my house and stroll around the neighborhood.
Besides inhaling fresh air in the open, I get to appreciate the natural world. I find peace doing my morning prayer while walking. (As a practicing Catholic, I try to pray the rosary daily.)
I tell you, it feels good to be out there while listening to the National Public Radio (NPR) news broadcast on my old and small cellphone-size AM-FM radio, after my morning prayer. There's a feeling of relief that comes from knowing I can't do as much strenuous exercises as I used to when I was still active in the U.S. Navy.
Doing moderate exercise or physical conditioning to stay (minimally) fit doesn't have to be that costly. Simply walking/moving around---even around your house, inside or out---for at least 30 minutes a day is just as good as having gone to a physical fitness center where you have to pay.
I don't have anything against fitness centers. In fact, they're very good, or appropriate, for those who can afford to go there. With their specialized fitness equipment and trained, and/or certified physical fitness trainers, they can help many people get fit. But for those who have physical or economic limitations, doing simple work out or physical conditioning at home or strolling around the neighborhood can be good enough.
With the mild, beautiful, or gorgeous Fall weather that we have right now, it's inviting and invigorating to be out there doing simple, moderate exercise or physical conditioning.
Haven't you guys noticed or have that feeling that it's irresistible to be out there smelling the morning's fresh air, getting some vitamin D and listening to the birds while walking or strolling around the neighborhood?
Meeting and making new friends in the neighborhood while they, too, are doing their exercise or just plain enjoying the beautiful outdoors, is such a healthy feeling, truly a wonderful experience!
To be out there bicycling, walking, jogging or running, maintaining your pace, stretching out slowly, but determined to continue to manage your pain, is such as rewarding experience!
One thing more, though. You don't know what's out there until you're out under the sun, surrounded by plants, flowers, trees, even pet animals, and the bright, clear azure skies. And you never know whom you'll encounter or meet along the way!
Being out there under the early morning sun is such a blessing. It's also quite refreshing and therapeutic, especially for those who live with chronic pain, like me. For me, staying active, while I can, helps me remain optimistic that everything will be all right. It helps me enjoy the present moment.
So, my dear folks and friends out there, seize the moment and enjoy it without reservation. Enjoy the Fall foliage, too while it's there. Soon it will be gone (like the wind that brought us memories and experiences of a meaningful life).-chris a. quilpa, 11October2012
*P.S.
The above article of mine appeared in Suffolk News-Herald on 15 October 2008.
Into Liturgical Music
Good Thursday, everyone! May God bless and keep us always!
This morning, while in our restroom at home, I just finished praying the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Heavenly Mother and Mother of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Mother Mary, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Thank you, good and gracious God for all the goodness and blessings you shower us everyday! And, thank you, Jesus, for being our inspiration.
After my rosary, I started listening (in fact, as I'm writing this post, I am actively listening) to songs of American liturgical composers such as Dan Schutte, David Haas, Marty Haugen, etc., via videos on YouTube. Thanks to those uploaders and the performers. Thanks, YouTube, Google, Blogger, Wikipedia, and Facebook, as always.
It feels good to be listening to these church songs that, to me, uplift our spirit and soul. Our praise to and worship of God, our Almighty and Heavenly Father, is more profound, I believe, while on the listening and singing mood on these worship songs. I don't know about you, my dear folks and friends, but there's that feeling of peace and joy listening and singing along with these sacred music.
I do hope and pray that you're inspired and at peace listening to the songs on the videos above. I don't own the videos. No copyright infringement intended. They're from YouTube. Thanks to the video uploaders.
Well, this is all for now. Until next time around. Thanks for your time. Take care and have a wonderful day, everyone! As always, May God bless us all!-chris a. quilpa, 11Oct2012
This morning, while in our restroom at home, I just finished praying the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Heavenly Mother and Mother of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Mother Mary, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Thank you, good and gracious God for all the goodness and blessings you shower us everyday! And, thank you, Jesus, for being our inspiration.
I do hope and pray that you're inspired and at peace listening to the songs on the videos above. I don't own the videos. No copyright infringement intended. They're from YouTube. Thanks to the video uploaders.
Well, this is all for now. Until next time around. Thanks for your time. Take care and have a wonderful day, everyone! As always, May God bless us all!-chris a. quilpa, 11Oct2012
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