I'm Getting Grey Hairs Just Listening To You

Some days are just stressful.

And on those days, have you ever noticed that it isn't typically just one thing that does you in, but almost as if the snowball turns into an avalanche?  Like you run into a wall, so then you drop something, but when you bend over to pick it up, you spill your water everywhere, so you quickly stand up, only to hit your head on something, but as you reach up to hold your aching noggin,' you fling your cup and hit the cat with the flying cuparoni.*

I was having one of those days at work a couple of weeks ago and a co-worker said to me, "Whoa, whoa, whoa!  Slow down!  I'm getting grey hairs just listening to you!"

He made me stop and think for a moment.  Did any of these things really matter?  Are any of those things going to change the course of my life? 

What I do with my day better be amazing because I only have one chance to live each moment.  Worrying about a problem is not going to do anything to change the situation.

Life happens.  I want to make the most of it...which does not include creating grey hairs.

*This is not based on actual events

Today is a Life-Changer

Today, I am doing something life-changing.

If I can finish what I start today, I am confident that I can accomplish anything.

Put some positive mojo out there for me, will ya?  I'll need it.  And I'll tell you all about it in a week:-)

The Power of Music

I love music.

I don't think anything else can touch the part of my heart that music brings to life.

This video shows just how much music truly can bring us to life.  Enjoy.

Autumn

You may have noticed the seasonal change to my blog background recently.

The crisp fall air and prematurely darkening evenings are sending me into a tizzy.

I find myself wanting to harvest, bake apple crisp, simmer up Cincinnati-style chili, deliver surprise baked goodies, go for long walks, have scary movie nights, spend late nights laughing with friends, bake breakfast omelettes, bust out the electric blanket, redecorate, take road trips to look at the mountain scenery, and the list goes on. 

The thing is, I want more than anything to share these experiences.

Be prepared for a lot of random invites, friends, be prepared.

What are you looking forward to most about this season?

Feed the Ducks

Sometimes I like to eat breakfast on my balcony.

Sometimes I throw bits of my breakfast to the ducks from my balcony.

And then this happens (picture).  Great way to start the day!

Perfect For You

"He's not perfect.  You aren't either.  And the two of you will never be perfect.  But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold on to him and give him the most you can.  He isn't going to quote poetry, he's not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break.  Don't hurt him.  Don't change him.  And don't expect more than he can give.  Don't analyze.  Smile when he makes you happy.  Yell when he makes you mad.  And miss him when he's not there.  Love hard when there is love to be had, because perfect guys don't exist.  But there's always one guy that is perfect for you." - Bob Marley

Who knew Bob Marley was so wise?  I guess he'd have to be with songs like, "No woman, no cry."

Thanks, Bob.

9/11

Ten years ago, our world changed forever.  I have nothing more to say on this day of solemnity than, "Always Remember."* 

 

*If you want more of my thoughts on this, go to this post

Important

I found this over on Kristie's blog.

And I couldn't agree more.

Being healthy, religious, educated, in love - the list goes on - if it is important to you, you will find a way.  If not, you will find an excuse. 

Trust Your Gut

Have you ever known the outcome of a situation well before it happens or have just known you are, without logical reason, supposed to do one thing instead of the other?  

I received a bit of news last week, and made another decision, contrary to my wants.  If I were making the road map for my life, these directions would not be included.  Yet I knew bit one before I received the news and I know the other decision is right even though I will not see the consequences of my choice for a couple of months to come.

How do I know?

I decided to trust my gut and not second guess myself.   Even though some could construe these bits as negative, I'm ridiculously excited.

Why? 

I can trust my gut even when it isn't exactly the outcome I'd prefer!

Neither of the things I'm mentioning are in reference to romantical interludes, just to give that lil disclaimer to Nosy McNosersons.  I learned a couple of years ago that when a certain feeling hits my gut in romantic situations (in spite of my heart and my head), the relationship will soon come to a close - even if nothing up to that point would indicate anything but progression.  I appreciate having that little heads up for the ole ticker.

But trusting my gut in every day life situations?  Hot dog!  This is a new experience for me and it is pretty darned cool!