"I'm feeling like a Monday, but Someday I'll be Saturday night"--JBJ

This weekend, I pretty much did as Jane Austen suggests...stay home for real comfort.  It's been a crazy several weeks and have even crazier ones ahead, so I was in need of some couch time and time to update my scrapbook.  Still trying to finish 2010!  All in all was a good weekend, just not long enough to really fully relax like I need to.  I'm planning a vacation sometime soon...I need some get away time!

Smile:  What did I smile about?
At church yesterday, we honored the Seniors.  They actually lead all the singing and video production.  It was so wonderful to see how christ-like they were.  They seemed all so innocent, full of life and hope and so joyful to share their faith.  They were singing like angels and really, truly praising God for what he's done in their lives.  It was so inspiring to see young people (I can't believe I'm actually using that phrase...but that's what they are!) be so open about their Christianity.  Was very inspirational!  I need to take a few lessons from them!

Celebrate:  What did I celebrate?
I went to the doctor today and found out my cholesterol is very good.  He was quite amazed at how great my levels were and told me to keep doing what ever I'm doing to keep them in check.  Given that my family has a history of high cholesterol, I'm very happy with that news!  Now, for all other examination results to go just as well!

Love:  What do I love?
I love sleep...something that I've been having difficulty doing lately and wish I could get more of.  I think that would help me maintain my diet a little more, make me feel a little better in the morning and allow me to think a little clearer at work.  Yes, sleep, it's a good thing.  And with that...I'm turning in for the night...good evening my friends!

Thought for the day:  Keep looking forward, that's why the windshield is so big and the rearview mirror is so small!

Cheers!

Welcome to wherever you are

I'm in a funk...have been for a few days now and was attributing it to not feeling well, but I think I'm officially saying I'm in a funk.  Had to listen to the song above several times today to help me to remain focused on the here and now and not where I wish life had been or could be. I'm having a hard time not asking "Why God...why can't I have the life I imagine?"   I know I'm blessed.  I have my health, have a good job, have wonderful friends and a great family.  I have more than so many people and I  know there is a plan...so..."welcome to wherever you are", Tara ...and as Jon says..."remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes..."

The main purpose for this blog was for me to focus on those small things in my life that I can smile, celebrate and love and I have to say that is not easy for me to do today.  I seem to be surrounded by people going through major pain and hurt.  Lots of illness, death, relationships in ruin, people not sure of how their family is in the middle east, earthquakes...just lots of hurt.  So...here's my attempt at looking at the bright side and it seems quite trivial when so many around me are hurting, but I think in moments like these, sometimes the simple things are all you can hold on to.

Smile:  What did I smile about today?
I was treated so nicely when at a store at the outlet mall.  It was quite refreshing to be called by name, and waited on hand and foot. Was a bright spot in this not so bright day! She made me smile by how nice she was and I have to say how much I appreciate it!  It made me want to buy something in that store (CABI, by the way) and I will go back.  The clothes fit great!

I also had to smile at the fact that recently I bought an old version of the Jane Fonda Workout that I loved doing...umm...25 years ago(??).  So tonight, after spending an hour at the gym, I thought I'd do the stress workout, which contained some light aerobics, stretching and breathing exercises.  I had to laugh out loud...literally LOL...at the clothes, hairstyles and at MY inability to have any rhythm in doing aerobics.  It was quite funny...glad no one was watching! Good workout, and have to say, I feel much better stress-wise after it!

Celebrate:  What do I celebrate?
I celebrate that it was President's day and although I had to work 1/2 day, I was able to leave at 1pm and headed to the outlet mall for some much needed retail therapy.  I got several things and enjoyed the crisp sunny day!  So, thank you Mr. Presidents.  I honor you and what you did for our country and happy that I get a day off as a result of your hard work!

Love:  What do I love?
HMMMM...now that's a difficult one today.  I love that I went to the gym today and worked out for an hour, ran/walked 4 miles and got some stress out.  I needed that...my head needed it, and more importantly, my heart needed it.

Thought for the day:  God does not give us a map, but a compass..A map will tell you where God has been and what He has done, but a compass will tell us where God IS and where He is going. The compass only gives you a sense of direction and points to the path you should go. There may be uncertainity, but there's a sense of direction.


Go confidently in the direction of your dreams....LIVE THE LIFE YOU IMAGINED!  


Here's to a better tomorrow...


Cheers.

I'm in need of some chicken soup

Yes, it's good for the soul, but it also will hopefully fend off some bug that I think I've caught and have been trying to tell myself that I don't have.  First realized the other morning, while trying to sing along to some Bon Jovi videos from a recent concert, that my voice was not quite cooperating. If I was putting on a concert, I'd have to cancel due to not being able to hit the high notes!  Luckily, I don't have any concerts this week!  As this week has progressed, I've felt worse, with today making me go make an appointment at our work clinic to see what is the deal. I couldn't get in to the doctor today, so won't know what's going on until tomorrow.  When speaking with the nurse, she thought I could have strep...I'm hoping that's not it!  Several people in my office have the flu and I'm really hoping that it's not that!   I can't be out of the office any more!  I guess I'll find out tomorrow what's going on.  I sound like a frog, so have to say, as a result, I've been a little quieter today than most days!  I'm sure my co-workers don't mind that!

Smile:  What makes me smile?

In one month, my mom, sister and I will be in New York City...the Big Apple...the city so nice they named it twice...the city where if i can make it there I can make it anywhere...you get the picture. I have wanted to take this trip with my family for so long and after flying many miles to rack up enough to treat everyone, we are going.  My sister needs a much needed vacation and my mom needs to spend time with her girls, so it's going to be a great time!  We are hoping to get some tickets to see the taping of some shows (Jimmy Fallon or David Letterman) and hope to see some Broadway shows too.  I hope the weather is nice so we can enjoy all that the city has to offer (i.e. Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Statue of Liberty).  I can't wait to go!  It's going to be a blast!  I'm so fortunate that I have the means to treat them to the airfare and that we can take off and enjoy this adventure!  Should be quite fun!

Celebrate:  What have I celebrated lately?
After working very hard last year, I got the rating that I was hoping for!  A "Very Strong" in my world is like the highest rating in most companies.  For me to get higher, I'd have to either walk on water more than one time and be observed by a large population of executives or be up for promotion.  While I think I walked on water one time, it wasn't observed by too many people and I'm not up for promotion, so my rating was in line with what my expectations were. Along with the very kind words my manager gave me about my performance, I also received a nice bonus.  So, I celebrate working really hard and getting the results that were so well deserved.  I'm not one to typically brag, but last year was a tough, good year and I felt like I deserved the performance rating I received.  Glad others thought so too!

Love:  what do I love?
I haven't given an update on the online dating lately....I'm in discussion with one gentleman.  He seems pretty funny and smitten with me.  Hopefully we'll take the plunge to meet face to face some time.  It's still an interesting process.  I'm convinced that some of my communications that I've sent have gotten lost.  I don't know for sure, but sure seems like I've sent more out than is showing.  May have to look into that a little more.  Of course, it could also mean that they have "closed" me and I'm just not seeing that for some reason.  So, the love life is going very slow.  This process is quite humbling!  Wow!

Thought for the day:  The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.  --Proust

Cheers folks!