it's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then

Ups and downs

I try really hard to not squander precious time here on this planet being sad or depressed. I feel I wasted so much time in my younger days because I was so unhappy and felt so alone all the time. I thought I was a tortured soul- which is ironic because it has been suicides of people I care about that helped me to realize life is for celebrating, not enduring. And I try to not focus on little things and appreciate every day for the small joys.

It is so easy to feel alone. Push a few people away and it is easy to convince yourself you are alone in the world. Put your guard up and build a few walls and you are untouchable- when the truth is your frieds are all still there, just a phone call away.

I feel a little lost right now. I guess I don't know where I am headed or what is going on right now. The only thing I feel I am sure about is that I love my work and I am so thankful to have that one thing to focus my energy on. A focal point to keep my eye on while everything else settles into place.

I could barely get out of bed yesterday, but that was yesterday, and to be truthful, I didn't even realize anything was wrong until about 5 pm when it occured to be, "Hey, I am usually out doing things at this point!" And maybe I was just tired, it's been a hectic summer for me, sometimes we all need to hibernate.

Today will not be squandered, I am going to seize the day and "live deliberately" (Thanks Thoreau)!

The world awaits!

(And my spell check button is missing!  Where did it go?)

Unspeakable joy.

Something I have fantasized about at length for a few months now-

brand new pillows!!!

Amazing! Heaven!

If you don't remember when you last replaced your pillows I recommend this:

1. Take off pillowcases, do not immediately replace.

2. Inspect and wonder, "So, do I actually drool that much- or was it the dogs?"

3. Shudder and go replace all pillows.

I got Ralph Lauren extra firm, amazing, heavenly pillows for an astonishing $5.49 each at Ross Dress for Less!

Woo-hoo! Cannot wait to sleep tonight!

Big sigh.

The value of waking up in one's own bed after a few weeks on the road cannot be descibed.

I was confused when I first began to rouse, "Where am I?", I pondered. "Oh yeah, home!"

Big sigh. "Ahhhh....."

So much to say, so little energy!

Been a long month!

Been to New Mexico, Boston and everywhere in between!

Had many ups and downs along the way.

Broke a rental car which may cost me a ton of money.

Saw some beautiful places I had never see before!

Caught up with an old friend or two- but sadly, missed a few a long the way.

Got chased away from Florida by a tropical storm.

Ate the best meatloag ever cooked!

And had a few tiki drinks!

And now, the lady goes to get her doggies and takes a well deserved nap!

Tequila + old friends = big hangover

Love the stimulating intellectual discussions until 4 am.

Love making memories with both old and new friends.

Love the fresh lime juice margaritas.

Hate waking up the next day to realize we overdid it, in a big way.

Bleh-

tomorrow will be a beautiful day!

:)

Heading out West

There is something so soothing about driving into the West. No cities, no traffic.

Just a big open sky, the road unfolding before you and your thoughts.

Big happy sigh.

Ahhhhhhh........