tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post8192538310558178920..comments2010-01-26T13:36:54.958-08:00Comments on Chats with Charley II: Monday Morning Chat Over CoffeeJBinford-Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post-30772204472166133642009-11-17T22:01:44.824-08:002009-11-17T22:01:44.824-08:00Our winters are not as harsh as yours so heating i...Our winters are not as harsh as yours so heating is rarely a problem though I do feel the cold when it hits.<br />Summer is approaching and I refuse to use the air conditioner even though this rental has one. No..it will be opening the doors and windows to let in the breeze when it comes...or the "fremantle doctor" as we call it.<br /><br />I really must try and get myself motivated in the new year. Get the trial out of the way, come what may, and then start living again.<br /><br />Becky makes a good point about balance. At the moment I am very lop-sided.heatherbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147708988340030644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179324192353491323.post-67550702041247744592009-11-16T05:40:10.649-08:002009-11-16T05:40:10.649-08:00With new windows, siding, and roof in the past 4 y...With new windows, siding, and roof in the past 4 years, as well as setting my programmable thermostat to low but tolerable temps that suit each time of day, I have really cut my heating usage and I don't think I can do much more. I also have made a habit of turning off all lights in rooms if I'm not there, but this year, with a tendency to mood swings, I'm finding I need to keep more lights on. My electric bill has been really under control, but it may creep up until I get back to my old self again. So what can I do that I haven't already done? I'm sleeping an hour longer in the morning and goimg to bed earlier at night. I'm getting some much-needed sleep and saving a couple of hours of lights.<br /><br />Jacqui, I think all those activities sound like bringing balance into your life. Work is necessary but working out and yoga - and cooking classes - make you a happier person in this stressful time. Good luck at the lawyer's today. I know how stressful that is.Bekkieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058996951400003081noreply@blogger.com