So . . for the second time in 5 years . . . some asshole got my charge card info from one of my Christmas purchases. We caught it, of course, and the card company has cancelled my card, and is issuing a new one.
These dishonest little fuckers, "test" your card with a small purchase . . . in this case $1.47 . . . and if it goes through, they bang the shit out of your card for a couple of hours, and then throw it away. This Test transaction was placed through a grade Z casino hotel in Las Vegas. I suppose it was either online gambling, or they have a buddy who works there, who would buy chips on the card, and then cash them in. In any event, I wish I could get my hands on them for about five minutes.
Oh well. Hopefully the police will catch them.
These dishonest little fuckers, "test" your card with a small purchase . . . in this case $1.47 . . . and if it goes through, they bang the shit out of your card for a couple of hours, and then throw it away. This Test transaction was placed through a grade Z casino hotel in Las Vegas. I suppose it was either online gambling, or they have a buddy who works there, who would buy chips on the card, and then cash them in. In any event, I wish I could get my hands on them for about five minutes.
Oh well. Hopefully the police will catch them.
So . . I'm totally not thinking about coffee or tea as I read this . . .
Tea Or Coffee Meditation:
(This is an easy morning meditation to do while drinking your tea or coffee that does not require any previous knowledge of meditation. Basically, anyone can try it and enjoy its benefits.)
1. When you wake up in the morning be aware of your thoughts. Allow them to come in and out of your mind by observing them.
2. Continue being aware of your thoughts when you do your morning ritual like brushing your teeth, showering and getting dressed.
3. Make a cup of tea or coffee.
4. Find a quiet place to sit.
5. Focus your attention on drinking your tea or coffee.
6. Feel the warmth of your drink on your lips, and going down your throat.
7. Be aware of how it tastes.
8. Feel the pleasure it gives you as you drink.
9. If a thought distracts you from enjoying your tea or coffee, put your focus back on the pleasure it gives you by the taste and feel of it.
10. Be aware of not rushing to finish your tea or coffee.
11. Stay present as you drink what is left of it.
12. Take a moment to hold your finished cup of tea or coffee, feeling the appreciation and gratitude of it as a gift to being alive.
13. Get up from your chair slowly.
14. Put your cup down and begin your day with the mindfulness you feel being in the present.
What do you think?
Tea Or Coffee Meditation:
(This is an easy morning meditation to do while drinking your tea or coffee that does not require any previous knowledge of meditation. Basically, anyone can try it and enjoy its benefits.)
1. When you wake up in the morning be aware of your thoughts. Allow them to come in and out of your mind by observing them.
2. Continue being aware of your thoughts when you do your morning ritual like brushing your teeth, showering and getting dressed.
3. Make a cup of tea or coffee.
4. Find a quiet place to sit.
5. Focus your attention on drinking your tea or coffee.
6. Feel the warmth of your drink on your lips, and going down your throat.
7. Be aware of how it tastes.
8. Feel the pleasure it gives you as you drink.
9. If a thought distracts you from enjoying your tea or coffee, put your focus back on the pleasure it gives you by the taste and feel of it.
10. Be aware of not rushing to finish your tea or coffee.
11. Stay present as you drink what is left of it.
12. Take a moment to hold your finished cup of tea or coffee, feeling the appreciation and gratitude of it as a gift to being alive.
13. Get up from your chair slowly.
14. Put your cup down and begin your day with the mindfulness you feel being in the present.
What do you think?
O.K. . . . . Purchased . . . wrapped . . . packed . . . and shipped! I am so ahead of the curve!
I am also so broke! Between the repairs to the Jeep . . the Christmas shopping . . . real estate taxes . . . annual dues and memberships . . . holy crap! Could I please win the lottery now?! Even a little one . . please?
Ugh! 'tis the season . . . huh?
I am also so broke! Between the repairs to the Jeep . . the Christmas shopping . . . real estate taxes . . . annual dues and memberships . . . holy crap! Could I please win the lottery now?! Even a little one . . please?
Ugh! 'tis the season . . . huh?
New tires and brakes tomorrow. Trying to keep the Jeep in great shape!
I've had this one for over 8 years now . . . . still pretty much like new.
Beats the crap out of coughing up the big bucks for a new one!
Personal property tax and insurance will remain low too!
I often have flight of fancy about buying a new one . . . . bad,bad Jim!
Maybe someday when the economy turns around!
I've had this one for over 8 years now . . . . still pretty much like new.
Beats the crap out of coughing up the big bucks for a new one!
Personal property tax and insurance will remain low too!
I often have flight of fancy about buying a new one . . . . bad,bad Jim!
Maybe someday when the economy turns around!
