Hello 2-6

26! Well it's official and I should have updated sooner, but there was just too much fun to be had. Let the good times roll!

Looking Forward To...

I am sure that I can't be the only one that loves to look forward to things! So much so that I start countdowns to events/trips/special occasions way before they are necessary. I mean I've started months out from upcoming things, marking each day off in my planner, just so I can cross out one more day. I think I took a personality test once that pegged me as "futuristic" meaning I'm constantly looking ahead. I know, I know not always a good thing, but you can't convince me that looking forward to and anticipating something fun is a flaw.

Anyway, I depart on a mom/daughter weekend this Friday (followed by a work trip for the first half of next week), but I am so, so excited! Arizona here we come! Crossing fingers for mid-seventies and sunshine. You can bet I'm counting down.

P.S. - I think the idea of featuring a "Looking Forward To..." on here more often, so you may see more countdowns soon!

The First Day of the Rest of My Life

Do you ever feel like a weight has been lifted? Like you have shed something that hung over you for far, far too long? I have and today is the first day of God's new promises. He is in charge, He has the plan, and He will provide. Lord open my eyes and heart and guide me in Your way.

Staying Focused

I don't know about you, but the stretch from Halloween to Valentine's Day is a doozy. Fitness and health-wise that is. It is a wonderful time of year with so many fabulous things (by which I mean food), but by the time Valentine's Day arrives, I am just anxious for the onslaught of food and temptation to be done. So I find myself buying mass quantities of inspiring magazines to keep my eye squarely on the prize. I'm sure those publishers love me.  

Hey, whatever it takes!

Sunday Ritual

I always find myself enjoying my Sunday evenings as a time of preparation for the week to come. You know, make my lunch, figure out my outfit, pack my gym bag and... paint my nails. I enjoy picking out a new shade and taking a few focused minutes to paint and mentally prepare for the week to come. Sometimes I take such comfort in a ritual and the calm that it can conjure. Plus, cute nails to boot, so it's a success all around!

So Frustrating

Argh! My internet at my home IS NOT COOPERATING! My apologies, for the lack of posts! I am currently drinking some herbal tea to calm myself and posting this from the office. Hopefully, I'll be up and running again soon and can post.

Thanks for your patience!

2013

And just like that, so long 2012 and hello 2013. Who doesn't love the concept of a fresh start? How lovely to have a definitive end to something with the promise of a new day? 

For many of us it is an intoxicating time. Over my morning cup of coffee (or third), I couldn't stop the possibilities of where life might take me from tumbling around in my head. Being Type A, it scares me not to have a clear path, but in some ways it's wonderful to have ambiguity. 

Gilda Radner may have said it best...

"Some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end.  Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity."

I hope 2013 brings many wonderful blessings, adventures, happiness and maybe a tad bit of ambiguity to you!

Still Learning

Something hit me square in the face today. Metaphorically speaking of-course. 

I had a moment when I realized that you get back in this world what you put out there. 

I know, brilliant, right? 

It's such a simple concept and on some level I always knew this, but I took on this day exuding positiveness. It came natural as I kept a smile on my face and a bounce in my step and lo and behold, what was the reaction from those around me? Smiles, kind comments and a universal good mood in the air. Now maybe it is the Christmas spirit embedding itself in our lives, but it struck me as being so very nice to experience kindness and happiness in this sometimes difficult world. Whether a powerful lesson or a strong reminder, I am so grateful.

P.S.- Don't you love this print? It's from this fantastic shop.