Life is in the stuff you can't even imagine. . . as unpleasant as it may be or as pleasant as it may be . . . it's all about the unexpected.
— Michael J. Fox
The book The Happiness Project will be released by Harper in January 2010. Stay tuned for more information!
Life is in the stuff you can't even imagine. . . as unpleasant as it may be or as pleasant as it may be . . . it's all about the unexpected.
— Michael J. Fox
It is easy to be happy and at peace when things are going your way. . . the secret is to not have your happiness not be dependent on anything but your relationship with yourself and with God.
Well, there's another corkscrew curve in my life...hang on the ride gets interesting once again.
Seven 7th grade girls at a sleep over. . . what giggles and glee. They are an amazing mix of child/woman! Incredible.
And the snake came back, he couldn't stay away, he was curled up hibernating till I found him on Sunday! Back to 2 of everything -- cats, dogs, humans, snakes!
Scent is the key to memory - - Sweetpeas, Cinnamon Buns, Evening in Paris Perfume. . .
It is time to remember that so many things in life are like butterflies -- chase them and they run away; sit quietly and they will perch upon your shoulder. . .
Must find time to write everyday - -
Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all. . .
— Emily Dickinson
Time to tend my own garden -- the place where happiness is best grown. . .
"Well maybe the *real* God uses tricks, you know? Maybe he's not omnipotent. He's just been around so long he knows everything."
— (Groundhog Day)
Michael J. Fox describes parenting as like putting a quarter in a jukebox and nudging it but letting your child figure out what music she will play. Yes, that is it. Most definitely.
Kidlet has a slight cold -- and it's opening night. So I parked her in bed to rest for her play tonight. Crossing all my digits she is good to go and has a great night. . .
Snow today - - cold but at least sunny. Yet another day I wonder why on earth I live in this part of the world during the winter.
A day where I continue to remind myself that 'bad' and 'out of sorts' days are only temporary glitches in my life. Breath in, Breath Out, Move On -- Jimmy Buffett is RIGHT.
New family addition -- a cute little corn/king snake cross. Gee -- that's one phobia that I've managed to completely erase...she's so CUTE.
Beautiful, sunny day -- walked at lunch. Can't seem to stop YAWNING...oh well, probably just a case of persistent 'winter'...this too shall pass.
Never settle for an 'almost okay' relationship -- and if you do please do NOT have a child. Things rarely get better -- but they can get worse so try to start from a place of EXCELLENT. (thoughts at work)
So, Max is at the vet getting neutered. . . he'll be so much happier and hopefully will stop marking everything in the house. Kid has said if he marks anything else of hers, she is going to 'mark' his bed. . . LOL!
Remember all things happen for a reason. Nothing is random and remaining open to what our life is teaching us is how we become WHO we really are. I am committed to staying awake and being present for it all.
When we hold onto shame and guilt and fear it creates imbalance, makes us forget who we are. . . . Everything happens for a reason.
— Gillian Anderson (X-files - all things)
One of those days when I must remind myself that working for the People means dealing with politically motivated demigods who aspire to godness. Bless them, love them, forgive them. . . ah, that is better....
Realize that the story I tell myself about what someone does or does not do may not accurately reflect her view of what she is doing. Seek the insight to not ASSUME what others are thinking.
— I wrote this
Ah yes, forgive those who judge and pray for their happiness. They probably won't change, but YOU will feel better and more at peace.
Forgiveness is the key to peace and happiness and the FIRST person most of us need to forgive is ourself!
Late morning - kid, keys, roads; peace at work
I don't know what is going on inside of me until I write about it.
— Janet Fitch
Saturday . . . laundry. . . cleaning. . . time to throw out the detritis of the past year. . . chinooking. . . .
First competition between 'parent-time' and 'friend-time' - Shady's birthday party. Leave it to Dad. . .