things are possible....

Oh, it's been another week in paradise. The randomness of things is evident more and more each day! It's amazing how blasts from the past resurface when you are ready to move on! 

I really still haven't lived up to what the inspiration of the last post was supposedly changing in my life. Time is always an issue! How does one change the pace of your life when it seems like you can't stop the whirlwind?? I know, I know, one day at a time, it slowly happens. I don't think I can wait for that long! That's like the "you'll find love when you least expect it/you're not looking for it" As any honest single person can tell you we're always looking. Even if you think you're not in some subtle way we are always looking for something, be it love, a purpose in life or my damn car/house keys.  Today, I changed my focus to organization of mail, papers, and junk! I feel better having purged that much stuff. My nemesis is the early morning, If I can conquer my love of sleep and just get up when the alarm actually goes off I think things will start turning the tide....We'll see how long it takes me to not stay up until 2am making me sleep until 9-9:30am... A night owl I am, I must force myself to make the change at least once a week for starters! Any helpful hints....and no, putting the alarm on the other side of the room doesn't work for me!

Well, all tomorrow will bring me to stepping out into the realm of the unknown possibilities..But more on that after tomorrow! 

Stay Cool, Be Happy and let the changing begin!

Words that inspire me....

Well, I've just read Shanna Murray and Rachael Hetzel's blogs (a must check out for anyone having a moment of uncertainty) and I must say that through their words I have been inspired to rethink things again.

It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day grind that you lose sight of the importance of just living. I always seem to feel that I need more hours in my day to accomplish all this "stuff" when really I just need to prioritize what really matters. I have found that taking time for myself is crucial!! It does clear the mind, de-stresses and inspires creativity. In reading Shanna and Rachael's blogs I know now why we are friends and why they mean so much. Despite our differences (and their are definitely some differences :) it really all comes down to what makes life enjoyable, remembering kindnesses and having laughs with great people. Even when things seem so overwhelming their are those bright spots that make it all worth it. The bright sky after a storm, the first bud on the plant in the ground, the memory of childhood times and the hope of something on the verge of being great. It all makes the day to day worth it. Sometimes you just have to remember that. 

I am having one of those moments as I sit here and listen to the steady breathing of my cat as she sleeps on the back of my couch. She is content in the moment and in even the darkest moments of my day shines a little happiness. 

So thank you Shanna and Rachael for your words that truly inspire and confirm what I have been struggling with for such a long time.