As the saying goes the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. This is often true when it comes to dealing and working with kids!
I've brought in fifth graders three times over the past week or so to teach them how to use the online card catalog for the district library. I swear between kids being wacky and technology it is an adventure every single time. Today it was not enough computers. Then someone had unplugged a wall of computers without turning them off so one of those computers decided to have issues while another computer on another wall just didn't want to wake up (like me more school mornings).
Then there are those kids who either think they know it all or are just clueless enough so they just start clicking away! Yes following directions is a challenge for everyone!
Learning how to use the website is pretty easy. But knowing what things mean when you find a book is another challenge. Like the student who could not find a book he had looked up. Then I could not find the book either. Then I asked him if he had check to see if the book was already checked out....yep! It wasn't even here! I hate when that happens. Or the books that kids pull off the shelf, then they just put them in where ever they want if they decide they don't want the book...this makes for a frustrating search when trying to find a specific title. Kids are an interesting breed when given the right tools to go amuck with!
My main objective was to teach them how to look up books and be a bit more independent instead of coming in and asking me where the mystery books are....the library is NOT set up that way. If I had a dime for every time I've said that I'd be rich!
Regardless it is fun to see these kids go on a search for their books and how happy they are when they find the book they are looking for! That makes it all worthwhile-even if technology works against us!
And it is kind of like life, we are always on a quest and search for something. The search is some times easy and other times difficult but once we find what we are looking for, it makes it all worthwhile!
Positive thought of the day: As long as we are looking we are alive. It's when we stop looking that we should worry.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Stop and listen
An impromptu quick ice cream run turned into more than I ever thought it would. After getting the ice cream I wanted to make two quick stops before returning home-nothing important, just quick errands. It was a short but sweet trip and a nice break from the craziness of life.
So after walking into a store and chatting with a sales clerk, who I only know by her name "Cheryl" on her name tag, and the fact that her cousins are two people I know and have worked with I quickly found what I was looking for and was ready to check out and leave. When Cheryl asked me "Can I tell you something?" I said yes without thinking, and I was a bit surprised and wondering what she was going to share. It wasn't like we were friends other than talking a couple of times over the past six months when I would stop in.
But Cheryl felt the need to share something personal and heartbreaking...her son, 26-years old was diagnosed with cancer on Monday and had started radiation on Saturday. She wasn't going to be able to see him until Tuesday because she had to work. She shared what her son had been going through health-wise and career-wise for the past month. As well as how hard he had worked to start his dream business. He had worked and been saving money since high school, attended college and gotten his masters degree as well. He was just starting on his dream business when his health put all that in the back ground. This news stopped me in my tracks and I put myself in Cheryl's shoes as a mother as well a mother of a 26-year old son too. Cheryl shared some details of what her son's health had been like for the past month and the hassles of health insurance he had been through just before his diagnosis. But in her eyes and voice I heard the heartbreak of this news and how proud she was of her son and how hard he had worked to get this far. She was scared, fearful and trying to come to terms with the news as well as be supportive to her son.
I knew nothing I could say would make things better, plus I didn't know what to say. So I just listened. Why Cheryl felt the need to share her story with me, I don't know. Maybe she just needed to get it out, say it out loud and share it with someone who would listen-which is what I did, nothing more. She shared a lot of information in a short time and I do believe there was a reason, other than ice cream, that I made that trip and stopped by that store at that time.
I'd like to think we've all been in those situations where we just dump what is going on in our life, what's really bugging us, on complete strangers, for whatever reason. Is it because just saying it out loud makes it real? Or maybe telling someone you don't know helps emotionally as well as physically?
But what Cheryl's sharing did for me was make me slow down, if not stop and literally thank God for what I have and take for granted every day. I'm not saying I don't appreciate what I have and the three kids I've been blessed with, but my life and week had been a pretty crazy and busy and things were a little tough with a migraine headache on top of everything else. So to get things straight...a fun ice cream trip which was suppose to be good break became a moment of being there for someone I didn't know. And a reminder for me that life is fragile, short and often over before we are ready to let go.
I'm sharing a poem I read many years ago when I lost my first child and bits and pieces of this run through my mind at various times, but it is something to keep in mind, especially the first line...
Positive thought of the day: Life is short. Live it!
So after walking into a store and chatting with a sales clerk, who I only know by her name "Cheryl" on her name tag, and the fact that her cousins are two people I know and have worked with I quickly found what I was looking for and was ready to check out and leave. When Cheryl asked me "Can I tell you something?" I said yes without thinking, and I was a bit surprised and wondering what she was going to share. It wasn't like we were friends other than talking a couple of times over the past six months when I would stop in.
But Cheryl felt the need to share something personal and heartbreaking...her son, 26-years old was diagnosed with cancer on Monday and had started radiation on Saturday. She wasn't going to be able to see him until Tuesday because she had to work. She shared what her son had been going through health-wise and career-wise for the past month. As well as how hard he had worked to start his dream business. He had worked and been saving money since high school, attended college and gotten his masters degree as well. He was just starting on his dream business when his health put all that in the back ground. This news stopped me in my tracks and I put myself in Cheryl's shoes as a mother as well a mother of a 26-year old son too. Cheryl shared some details of what her son's health had been like for the past month and the hassles of health insurance he had been through just before his diagnosis. But in her eyes and voice I heard the heartbreak of this news and how proud she was of her son and how hard he had worked to get this far. She was scared, fearful and trying to come to terms with the news as well as be supportive to her son.
I knew nothing I could say would make things better, plus I didn't know what to say. So I just listened. Why Cheryl felt the need to share her story with me, I don't know. Maybe she just needed to get it out, say it out loud and share it with someone who would listen-which is what I did, nothing more. She shared a lot of information in a short time and I do believe there was a reason, other than ice cream, that I made that trip and stopped by that store at that time.
I'd like to think we've all been in those situations where we just dump what is going on in our life, what's really bugging us, on complete strangers, for whatever reason. Is it because just saying it out loud makes it real? Or maybe telling someone you don't know helps emotionally as well as physically?
But what Cheryl's sharing did for me was make me slow down, if not stop and literally thank God for what I have and take for granted every day. I'm not saying I don't appreciate what I have and the three kids I've been blessed with, but my life and week had been a pretty crazy and busy and things were a little tough with a migraine headache on top of everything else. So to get things straight...a fun ice cream trip which was suppose to be good break became a moment of being there for someone I didn't know. And a reminder for me that life is fragile, short and often over before we are ready to let go.
I'm sharing a poem I read many years ago when I lost my first child and bits and pieces of this run through my mind at various times, but it is something to keep in mind, especially the first line...
Positive thought of the day: Life is short. Live it!
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Looking up
Life as a person shorter in stature can be a challenge at times. One of those challenges is dealing with people who are taller and the need to always look up to people. I mean this as in height not respect, well sometimes but not always. As the youngest and shortest in my family I was always looking up to people both out of respect and because of height. But there are perks to being shorter, you can fly under the radar-so to speak. You can fit through small and tight spaces (like under or behind bleachers to work on sound systems-this is just an example here!). And you can make yourself taller if you want with shoes or boots with heels! Just as there are perks to being tall there are also perks to being short!
But for this blog "Looking Up" has nothing to do with height and being short. This one has to deal with being positive. To be honest the world, right now seems to be going to hell in a hand basket. It seems like there are crimes, and not just petty, small ones, but major crimes happening all over the place. Even in our little safe part of the world, it's not always so safe. And the general attitude of people seems to be pretty poor and negative as well.
"Looking up" can also mean getting past the negative and doom and gloom of life and moving on and up. I've eliminated a lot of negative people, to the best of my ability, in my life over the past year. It was just something I had to do for me. We all have those people who are attention hogs. They want it to be all about them. I think of that song called "Let's talk about me" by Trace Adkins and I think it describes some people I've trimmed from my life to a "t". They want all your time and energy and they will suck the life out of you, if you let them. It's all about them. The glass is half empty rather than half full or the day is mostly cloudy not mostly sunny. And there are those negative people you just have to deal with because they have to be part of your life just because. This can be because of work or because they are part of your family. I keep these people at bay and have minimal contact with them-it's better for my health and theirs if I do!
So when the negative Nancy's of the world start invading my life I usually just deal and get frustrated and wonder what the hell and keep plugging away. And some of these people will just keep running that parade past you over and over again-boo hoo, life is so rough, I'm so tired or sick or nothing is going right. They will suck your your fun circuts dry if you let them. We all have our moments but some people have those moments 24/7. Some people are negative Nancy-ALL. THE. TIME. Get over yourself.
So to those Negative Nancy's in my life-I say goodbye. I'm done having a front row seat to your crap. Take your sucky attitude some where else. I will eliminate you out of my life, it will be hard for me to do but no one is worth this much negativity, take it some where else. You're not going to get very far in life with an attitude that sucks. Wake up and appreciate the fact that you can wake up and you have a damn good life over all. All you have to do is look around you and you'll find someone, more than likely right next to you or not too far, that has it a heck of a lot worse than you do. Appreciate what you have. And here's another clue-take a good long look at your friends. If you have a piss poor attitude then more than likely you do too. "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future"-so very, very true.
So look up, life is too short to be down all the time or spend all your time on an electronic device, missing out. Before you know it this time will be gone and so will some people-value them and the POSITIVE memories you can make.
Look Up!!
Positive thought of the day: Wake up each day with the thought that today will be a good day.
But for this blog "Looking Up" has nothing to do with height and being short. This one has to deal with being positive. To be honest the world, right now seems to be going to hell in a hand basket. It seems like there are crimes, and not just petty, small ones, but major crimes happening all over the place. Even in our little safe part of the world, it's not always so safe. And the general attitude of people seems to be pretty poor and negative as well.
"Looking up" can also mean getting past the negative and doom and gloom of life and moving on and up. I've eliminated a lot of negative people, to the best of my ability, in my life over the past year. It was just something I had to do for me. We all have those people who are attention hogs. They want it to be all about them. I think of that song called "Let's talk about me" by Trace Adkins and I think it describes some people I've trimmed from my life to a "t". They want all your time and energy and they will suck the life out of you, if you let them. It's all about them. The glass is half empty rather than half full or the day is mostly cloudy not mostly sunny. And there are those negative people you just have to deal with because they have to be part of your life just because. This can be because of work or because they are part of your family. I keep these people at bay and have minimal contact with them-it's better for my health and theirs if I do!
So when the negative Nancy's of the world start invading my life I usually just deal and get frustrated and wonder what the hell and keep plugging away. And some of these people will just keep running that parade past you over and over again-boo hoo, life is so rough, I'm so tired or sick or nothing is going right. They will suck your your fun circuts dry if you let them. We all have our moments but some people have those moments 24/7. Some people are negative Nancy-ALL. THE. TIME. Get over yourself.
So to those Negative Nancy's in my life-I say goodbye. I'm done having a front row seat to your crap. Take your sucky attitude some where else. I will eliminate you out of my life, it will be hard for me to do but no one is worth this much negativity, take it some where else. You're not going to get very far in life with an attitude that sucks. Wake up and appreciate the fact that you can wake up and you have a damn good life over all. All you have to do is look around you and you'll find someone, more than likely right next to you or not too far, that has it a heck of a lot worse than you do. Appreciate what you have. And here's another clue-take a good long look at your friends. If you have a piss poor attitude then more than likely you do too. "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future"-so very, very true.
So look up, life is too short to be down all the time or spend all your time on an electronic device, missing out. Before you know it this time will be gone and so will some people-value them and the POSITIVE memories you can make.
Look Up!!
Positive thought of the day: Wake up each day with the thought that today will be a good day.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
What's up with that?
Okay, this might be a bit of a rant, or it may be more questioning stupidity...anyway, read if you want, if you don't I don't care.
-what is up with people who think they don't have to follow the rules or rules do not apply to them? Wake up, your mom may have told you that you were special, but your not THAT special-no one is.
-why is it I can spend hours at work dealing with routine things but as soon as I have to leave the room someone comes in needing or wanting something. For pete's sake, what is the deal? I need to move and pee once in a while!
-why doesn't everyone get Martin Luther King, Jr. day off? A day off would be nice and what does it matter in May? It should be everyone or no one! Fair is fair!
-Why do teenagers think that adults can't read them like a book and don't know what is going on. If your going to have excuses and lie it doesn't take much to find out the truth. And usually you don't even have to ask, the info just comes without asking. Busted!
-What makes guys think it looks good or is cool to walk around with their pant exposing their underwear...If I want to see a guys underwear make it a hot guy, not some teenage punk who thinks it's cool...google what wearing your pants like that, maybe you'll pull them up.
-the shirt or pants or jeans I want to wear I swear hides because they know I'm looking for them! I like to try to be organized but there are those days where what should be an easy get dressed and head to work kind of thing just is not working. Either I can't find a piece of clothing or nothing I put on looks or feel right. This is probably just a girl problem!
-why don't I get all my outfits laid out over the weekend so I'm not having to do it every night before bed or in the morning? What is the deal?!
-school is cancelled because of snow and cold days so why can't we cancel because of a really nice day in December or January when it is suppose to be bitter and cold. Lets celebrate the good, not just the bad when it comes to weather!
-why does the wind always have to be out of the direction that I'm driving towards?! So much for good gas mileage!
- apparently I'm above average when it comes to the number of steps I take every day! I need to up the average of 10,000 to 12,000 or so because I go over that 10,000 almost everyday according to my fitbit. But that makes me feel good.
-why is it when your hungry and you don't know what for, you can't find anything. Then later when you aren't looking for something to eat you find all kinds of good things that you just didn't see before!
-why do warm chocolate chip cookies and cold milk taste so good together? I'm hungry just thinking about it!
-your friends and the people you surround yourself with really do make a difference in your attitude and outlook. If they are negative then you will be too. If they are positive and fun then you reflect them as well! This is fun to see in kids and who their friends are-we all know those people who just are not good for the people they are hanging out with.
-a negative attitude will give you a very negative life.
-cleaning out and getting rid of "crap" is always a good feeling. It gives me a fresh new look!
-some people leave such an impact on you life-regardless if you know them your entire life or for a short time, they make such a difference!
Positive thought of the day: I believe for as busy as today is and how crazy busy life is that it is a lot better than being bored and lonely.
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-what is up with people who think they don't have to follow the rules or rules do not apply to them? Wake up, your mom may have told you that you were special, but your not THAT special-no one is.
-why is it I can spend hours at work dealing with routine things but as soon as I have to leave the room someone comes in needing or wanting something. For pete's sake, what is the deal? I need to move and pee once in a while!
-why doesn't everyone get Martin Luther King, Jr. day off? A day off would be nice and what does it matter in May? It should be everyone or no one! Fair is fair!
-Why do teenagers think that adults can't read them like a book and don't know what is going on. If your going to have excuses and lie it doesn't take much to find out the truth. And usually you don't even have to ask, the info just comes without asking. Busted!
-What makes guys think it looks good or is cool to walk around with their pant exposing their underwear...If I want to see a guys underwear make it a hot guy, not some teenage punk who thinks it's cool...google what wearing your pants like that, maybe you'll pull them up.
-the shirt or pants or jeans I want to wear I swear hides because they know I'm looking for them! I like to try to be organized but there are those days where what should be an easy get dressed and head to work kind of thing just is not working. Either I can't find a piece of clothing or nothing I put on looks or feel right. This is probably just a girl problem!
-why don't I get all my outfits laid out over the weekend so I'm not having to do it every night before bed or in the morning? What is the deal?!
-school is cancelled because of snow and cold days so why can't we cancel because of a really nice day in December or January when it is suppose to be bitter and cold. Lets celebrate the good, not just the bad when it comes to weather!
-why does the wind always have to be out of the direction that I'm driving towards?! So much for good gas mileage!
- apparently I'm above average when it comes to the number of steps I take every day! I need to up the average of 10,000 to 12,000 or so because I go over that 10,000 almost everyday according to my fitbit. But that makes me feel good.
-why is it when your hungry and you don't know what for, you can't find anything. Then later when you aren't looking for something to eat you find all kinds of good things that you just didn't see before!
-why do warm chocolate chip cookies and cold milk taste so good together? I'm hungry just thinking about it!
-your friends and the people you surround yourself with really do make a difference in your attitude and outlook. If they are negative then you will be too. If they are positive and fun then you reflect them as well! This is fun to see in kids and who their friends are-we all know those people who just are not good for the people they are hanging out with.
-a negative attitude will give you a very negative life.
-cleaning out and getting rid of "crap" is always a good feeling. It gives me a fresh new look!
-some people leave such an impact on you life-regardless if you know them your entire life or for a short time, they make such a difference!
Positive thought of the day: I believe for as busy as today is and how crazy busy life is that it is a lot better than being bored and lonely.
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Monday, January 12, 2015
A new year...with new choices
I'm not good with big life decisions....what color to paint a room, whether to pull up carpeting or not, what to serve for a meal-ya, I know these are not big life decisions but its about as big as I've had to deal with over the past few years. I just do my thing and make the daily small decisions and keep moving along. So when BIG decisions come along, I try to use past experiences and to be well educated to know all the facts to help in my decisions.
With this new year comes a new big decision for me. I've done a lot of question asking and research. I've written down a pros and cons list. I've talked to a couple of people about the situation, but not many as I'm trying to do this on my own. But I always ask for insight or how things look from their angle, is there something I'm missing? I only ask people I trust and think will offer insight.
I've left the entire situation through this whole experience in God's hands from start and now to finish. And right now I find myself asking God "what should I do"? Is this the right thing? Is this a good change or am I not seeing the forest for the trees and making a wrong choice-I've been there before. I just keep asking as this has been a "lets just try and see where it goes experience" from the start. Am I running from something that is not that big of a deal and I'm making it a big deal? I've prayed for guidance and wisdom and clear vision.
Yes, I've gotten burned by a job before. What was said and what was actually done were two different things and I got burned and I'm not so trusting. You'd think after 15+ years I'd be beyond that by now. Nope.
Is this step in the right direction for me and my family? Or am I hesitant because of past experiences or because this is not for me? Am I missing the signs to move on or stay put? And I can't look ahead wondering if I do move on and things aren't like I hope then what do I do-my past experience? And there is the fear of change-some people embrace it, some people do anything to avoid it and others plunge into it feet first and thrive on it and are constantly looking for changes. I'm kind of middle of the road when it comes to changes....I love to clean out or re-arrange but I will admit I'm scared when it comes to jobs.
The daily life and being familiar is always a comfort thing for all of us. We like to relax and have safety in life. It makes us feel good. And then I look at my situation and think, this is not that big of a deal. God brought me to this and he hasn't left me alone or high and dry yet. Take the hint and lets go either make the best of where you are or move on. There is the key phrase of this whole situation "lets go, either make the best of where you are or move on".
Change is good and being stuck in an uncreative rut is not. So I've set a personal deadline and I will stick to it and make my decision and like I do with all things I put my trust in God and what he has planned for me. I am just along for the ride, like I always have been and always will be.
So say a prayer that whatever choice I make it is the right one and for me to deal with that decision with grace and a positive outlook and not regret.
Positive thought of the day: Freedom of choice. We are so lucky to live in a country that allows us to make changes and choices in our careers and personal lives. Appreciate it and thank God if you are not doing something you hate or are forced to do. Freedom is a gift.
With this new year comes a new big decision for me. I've done a lot of question asking and research. I've written down a pros and cons list. I've talked to a couple of people about the situation, but not many as I'm trying to do this on my own. But I always ask for insight or how things look from their angle, is there something I'm missing? I only ask people I trust and think will offer insight.
I've left the entire situation through this whole experience in God's hands from start and now to finish. And right now I find myself asking God "what should I do"? Is this the right thing? Is this a good change or am I not seeing the forest for the trees and making a wrong choice-I've been there before. I just keep asking as this has been a "lets just try and see where it goes experience" from the start. Am I running from something that is not that big of a deal and I'm making it a big deal? I've prayed for guidance and wisdom and clear vision.
Yes, I've gotten burned by a job before. What was said and what was actually done were two different things and I got burned and I'm not so trusting. You'd think after 15+ years I'd be beyond that by now. Nope.
Is this step in the right direction for me and my family? Or am I hesitant because of past experiences or because this is not for me? Am I missing the signs to move on or stay put? And I can't look ahead wondering if I do move on and things aren't like I hope then what do I do-my past experience? And there is the fear of change-some people embrace it, some people do anything to avoid it and others plunge into it feet first and thrive on it and are constantly looking for changes. I'm kind of middle of the road when it comes to changes....I love to clean out or re-arrange but I will admit I'm scared when it comes to jobs.
The daily life and being familiar is always a comfort thing for all of us. We like to relax and have safety in life. It makes us feel good. And then I look at my situation and think, this is not that big of a deal. God brought me to this and he hasn't left me alone or high and dry yet. Take the hint and lets go either make the best of where you are or move on. There is the key phrase of this whole situation "lets go, either make the best of where you are or move on".
Change is good and being stuck in an uncreative rut is not. So I've set a personal deadline and I will stick to it and make my decision and like I do with all things I put my trust in God and what he has planned for me. I am just along for the ride, like I always have been and always will be.
So say a prayer that whatever choice I make it is the right one and for me to deal with that decision with grace and a positive outlook and not regret.
Positive thought of the day: Freedom of choice. We are so lucky to live in a country that allows us to make changes and choices in our careers and personal lives. Appreciate it and thank God if you are not doing something you hate or are forced to do. Freedom is a gift.
Friday, January 2, 2015
A new year
Well the holiday season flew by, and I have no idea where the days or time went. I do know one thing, I am so thankful and blessed by the family I have. They are pretty great people!
So with this new year I've decided to try a new mindset. I'm going to admit right off there will be times I slip back into old ways but I read something yesterday that gives me new hope- "365 new days- 365 new chances" and there is always the option to start fresh or start over every single day. Life is too short to live with regrets or get stuck in old ways.
I saw an editorial a week ago where the subject was the most over used word of 2014-and I have to agree 110%. The word was "over share". This seems to be the norm for our younger generation as well as some adults. There have always been and always will be those people who "over share". I just tune them out, turn them off or cut them out. I try not to be rude but who cares and who wants to hear those details and personal information, unless you are the town gossip? No one wants to hear it. Keep it to yourself.
So my word for this year is "believe". The end of 2014 started to bring me back to believing in myself and who I am, my talents and my abilities. I have let people, and some of these people are pretty close and important people in my life but none the less, I let some people make me feel less than I am. These people have made me feel like my ideas and my worth were stupid or less than smart. They make me feel like I don't know what to do or how to do things or how to deal with situation. No one knows exactly how to deal with everything-no one is an expert on everything. Although there are some people who think they are. And I sure as heck do not want to give someone advise then have it back fire on them. I'll listen to hear, not listen to give answers. But with the end of 2014 I have learned that I can still do things and believe in myself. I am just as important and worthy as the next person, including those who squelch my dreams or take enjoyment out of making me feel stupid or dumb.
But for 2015 I will "believe"...
-I will believe that all people are good
-I will believe that each day is a gift and no one is guaranteed to be here tomorrow or at the end of today.
-I will believe that anyone's dreams can be achieved and I will do my best to believe in those who share their dreams with me and I will do my best to support them.
-I believe that no matter what, tomorrow is a new day-a new opportunity to start again.
-I will believe that trading my expectations with appreciation will change the world.
-I believe that having no expectations will make life a lot less disappointing.
-I believe that working together results in better things than working against each other.
And I can go on and on with my thoughts on believing but in short I believe this will be a better year and I hope it is true for all. Life is fragile and short...
But most of all believe in yourself and who you are and all your talents.
Positive thought of the day: Sweating may make you smell but it makes you happy!!
So with this new year I've decided to try a new mindset. I'm going to admit right off there will be times I slip back into old ways but I read something yesterday that gives me new hope- "365 new days- 365 new chances" and there is always the option to start fresh or start over every single day. Life is too short to live with regrets or get stuck in old ways.
I saw an editorial a week ago where the subject was the most over used word of 2014-and I have to agree 110%. The word was "over share". This seems to be the norm for our younger generation as well as some adults. There have always been and always will be those people who "over share". I just tune them out, turn them off or cut them out. I try not to be rude but who cares and who wants to hear those details and personal information, unless you are the town gossip? No one wants to hear it. Keep it to yourself.
So my word for this year is "believe". The end of 2014 started to bring me back to believing in myself and who I am, my talents and my abilities. I have let people, and some of these people are pretty close and important people in my life but none the less, I let some people make me feel less than I am. These people have made me feel like my ideas and my worth were stupid or less than smart. They make me feel like I don't know what to do or how to do things or how to deal with situation. No one knows exactly how to deal with everything-no one is an expert on everything. Although there are some people who think they are. And I sure as heck do not want to give someone advise then have it back fire on them. I'll listen to hear, not listen to give answers. But with the end of 2014 I have learned that I can still do things and believe in myself. I am just as important and worthy as the next person, including those who squelch my dreams or take enjoyment out of making me feel stupid or dumb.
But for 2015 I will "believe"...
-I will believe that all people are good
-I will believe that each day is a gift and no one is guaranteed to be here tomorrow or at the end of today.
-I will believe that anyone's dreams can be achieved and I will do my best to believe in those who share their dreams with me and I will do my best to support them.
-I believe that no matter what, tomorrow is a new day-a new opportunity to start again.
-I will believe that trading my expectations with appreciation will change the world.
-I believe that having no expectations will make life a lot less disappointing.
-I believe that working together results in better things than working against each other.
And I can go on and on with my thoughts on believing but in short I believe this will be a better year and I hope it is true for all. Life is fragile and short...
But most of all believe in yourself and who you are and all your talents.
Positive thought of the day: Sweating may make you smell but it makes you happy!!
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