Wow.

Exhausted.

Light at the end of the tunnel...finally.

Goodnight.

Time.

Never enough time.

Enjoying those precious moments and wishing time would stop...but it doesn't. I have recently learned that quality of time is so much more important than quantity. I want quantity, lots and lots of time, but I am willing to give up lots of time for a few quality, priceless moments...as often as possible.

Hmmmmm...never enough time. Every second counts....

"Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVLWnzaXxM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A cold, dark, AMAZING night.

I was lost...

I heard a line from Amazing Grace this week, in a different song, a Christmas song. Every time I hear this same line I think about the past few months...reflect on how I was lost but how I seem to have found my way. I didn't think that I would ever begin to see light at the end of this tunnel I live in...but the light is so bright right now.

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see."

It's amazing to me how a person can be so lost and the right scenario changes everything...and LOST turns to FOUND....instantly. Especially when LOST turning to FOUND means all of my dreams are coming true.

I once was lost, but now I'm found

I never want anything more.

Let it be.

Oh tonight. Such a horrid ordeal! BUT, I don't care.

Typically, such a day and night would cause me to break down, cause serious anxiety, make me sick, scare me. But, not this time because I refuse to let things that I don't care about bother me. I REFUSE....

And instead...I have chosen to...let it be.

I am infatuated with Marilyn Monroe and have spent lots of time reading about her and reading quotes that she has made famous. Several of her quotes describe how I feel lately...

Enjoy!

"We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets."

"Who said nights were for sleep?"

"If I'd observed all the rules I'd never gotten anywhere."

"Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there is so much to smile about."

Peace. Tomorrow is another day.

Let it be.

...!

Faith.

Once upon a time.

I heard a quote this week...and fell in love with it!

Maybe one day when our "once upon a time" meets our "happily ever after," we can....

Well, I have a response to the we can...

We can...
1. Fly to Vegas for the weekend and not sleep a wink!
2. Experience Times Square on New Years Eve
3. Take a cruise...
4. Walk on the beach
5. Stay awake for a sunset and a sunrise
6. Get matching tattoos
7. Road trip with no map and no destination
8. Have a movie marathon every week
9. Enjoy true love.

Peace.

Morning.

I had the most amazing morning! I am in awe constantly of the chills that I have and feelings that make my heart warm. Mornings will forever make me smile.

Saw a posting on FB today and loved it...exactly how I felt.

When I am with you, nothing else matters.

Love it.

Roller coaster of a ride.

It's amazing when a single moment has the potential to change your life. I feel that way today...and, I am so okay with facing the change. Life is such a crazy roller coaster! Ups and downs and so many spins along the way...but, the moment that jumps up and knocks you off the roller coaster is the moment that changes everything...

It's the moment I've been waiting for.

Thankful

Thankful beyond belief this Thanksgiving. But, for so many reasons that I've never been thankful for. 2011 has certainly allowed me to open my eyes, live life differently, treasure every ounce of time I have with those I love, and live life to its fullest, with no regrets!

Love these lyrics today:
Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this
Let's just take this slow

Peace. Love.

Heart

Struggling between my heart and my head.

Calming...

The weather today is beautiful.

I always enjoy rain, cooler weather and dark skies. It seems like when I can handle nothing else, a peaceful, cloudy sky calms my thoughts and soothes my soul.

The past week was hectic and hard and filled with chaos and drama...but, today there is a renewed energy, a spirit that has calmed my thoughts and actions.

It is a new day. Positive, calm energy will prevail.

Anyway...

Some days are better than others...today was hectic and frustrating at times, but there are certain people that provide sanity and make me believe that each day is a gift and that I should be thankful for each moment. One such person sent me this poem last week...I love it! It's one of my faves! Always makes me think...

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

-Mother Teresa

Peace. Love.

Owned the night.

Love Lady A's new song...we owned the night.

Listen. It rocks.

Happy Day!

It's a great day!

Loving....
-my new sleep cycle app
-cooler temps
-Halloween time!
-friends
-Saturday with no work!

Peace.

Close Your Eyes

My only thought tonight...

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you can close your eyes and see it....but, also know that it will never happen?

Frustrating.

Wanting something makes life exciting but never getting that something leads to disappointment...emotional exhaustion.

Ugh.

Well, I can close my eyes once again and see...

Faith

So today my "soul sister" did two things...chemo and returned to work for the first time since July 6. I am amazed and inspired by her strength.

I sometimes get stressed and exhausted by my life...but my life is nothing compared to what she is dealing with.

My hopes...

-that SHE is able to live her life like SHE wants

-that I learn patience and dignity from her

-that my faith is as strong as I hope it is

-that she is free from pain as long as possible

-that I see her walk across that UTSA stage!

-that I am the friend she needs; never losing sight of her goals, her wishes, her fight

-that I don't get lost in what is unimportant in life....in comparison, I am healthy and free from what she is battling; for that I am blessed and thankful. But, as I fight this with her, I will not forget what is truly important in life...

Peace, happiness and love.

Songs tonight..

Broadening my horizons...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uD8DlxwHsE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp4roRqLu-Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Two recurring themes...

Sleepless nights.

How well do you really know a person?

Peace.

Thankful...

I haven't made my thankful list in quite a while so I thought I should revisit that!

I am thankful for...
Two amazing kids that act like me; stubborn and outspoken!

That I have survived 3 weeks with no air conditioning!

A job!

My favorite car yet! Why waste money on something that isn't fun?

Friends that keep me grounded, aren't afraid to bring me down to reality and are so freaking nice to me!

Quick questions.

Free cupcake Friday!

That my soul sister is keeping the faith alive!

That a phone call from my son's teacher was a good call!

Interesting connections.

Free t-shirts!

Yoga pants! Without the yoga!

Cooler weather approaching!

And, Starbucks pumpkin latte!

new friends = good times

Soooooo, it is so shocking to me when I meet someone new that I absolutely adore and cannot figure out how I never knew this person before. How do people travel in similar circles but never cross paths for years....hmmmmm.

Well, even though I wish we would have met years ago, I am still super happy that we did meet...become friends, and fill the somewhat boring days with laughter, sarcasm, and funny stories!

New Friends certainly = good times!