Start afresh.

Start anew.

Begin.

What does this mean? What does it look like?

A freshly soft snow falling swiftly to the ground.

It could be looked at as precious or treacherous.

Is the glass half full or half empty?

How do you see it? What is your vision?

Quality vs. Quantity

Where do you belong?

Right where you are. Bloom where you are planted.

COURAGE
The courage to take risks, moving into the unknown, stray away from your comfort zone,
Seeing the boundaries and stretching beyond. Taking risks to fulfill your dreams.
Standing proud like a lion when you feel like…
hanging your head
Roaring instead of whimpering…
Running instead of dragging your feet,

Shoulders up, Chest out, Smile planted on your face.

Keep going, You got this….

New door opening

Blessed to say that with each door that closes there is a new one that opens. Never ever give up. Have faith and believe and what is supposed to be, will be.

I AM BACK AND RARING TO WRITE!

Sorry, if I have let you down. My goal was to write gratitude statements on a daily basis and the last time I was here was on December 3rd! Again, sorry for the delay.
This morning I have been doing all kinds of thinking. Thinking about labels, friends, music, life paths, careers, buying gifts for family, Christmas celebration. So you can probably understand why I have not been doing well at focusing on one project at a time lately.
Today, I will be going on a road trip to say goodbye to a beautiful soul. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this person would agree with me. She has been an angel to everyone she met throughout the time I have known her and I am sure that is how she was throughout most of her life.
I am not sure how my emotions will hold up today, but I want to take the time to realize that I can share with a good friend this task.
I have a friend that told me he will not come to my funeral. I understand his reasoning behind this but wonder, what if it was not a funeral but instead a blessing and celebration of life. Would that change your mind?
My convoluted point is the importance we put on labels. I am a mystery to myself lately. Who am I and who are you and what does this all mean in the grand scheme of the universe. People with jobs identify themselves by their jobs. Think about it... How many times have you heard someone say, I am a (fill in the blank) ex: teacher, trainer, actor, mother, child, friend, etc....
Does this really define the true essence of our being, though? I think not as each person is so much more than that.
Each person is whole! Each person is valuable! Each person is worthy! Each person is loved whether s/he knows it or not. Each person makes up part of this great big world and is important.
I guess today my gratitude is for knowing that each one of us has an important part to play on this Earth and I am grateful that I can understand this and identify with the whole being as opposed to just one role that each person plays.
I may check in yet later today but wanted to get this post up that deals with my thoughts this fine morning. Love to you all! Be grateful and ever so humble.

Need to update you all. I never made the trip as my friend Judy got her wings earlier today and she is resting peacefully now in heaven.

Hectic Day, Glad tomorrow is Friday!

Hi all!
   I am finally getting a chance to write my blog today. I worked out with my trainer this morning and he really pushed me hard with mountain climbers today! Actually am pretty pleased with my progress as I think these were the best ones I have ever done with that exercise! YEAH! After that, I came home and prepared for a job interview. On the way, I went the wrong way down the street that the school was on so was a few minutes late. Woops! They seemed to take it well but I know that is a big NO! NO! Had to take a computer test afterwards and do not think I did very well on it as I do not know the majority of the computer programs that I was tested on. Then, had to find my way back to my tutoring job and almost ended up in Dayton Ohio! Not really but finally figured out the correct route to get to work and arrived there with about 15 minutes to spare! Phew! I also forgot my cell phone at home so could not make any phone calls or use my GPS to help me out!
Okay, that probably was TMI but wanted to let you know how busy life is lately. Glad that tomorrow is Friday and I am planning on doing some fun things then. Have not decided exactly what but I am going to do something. Possibly a movie if the weather is not so good. Would really like to go see some lights too!
  Grateful for my car to help me get places, and especially my Mom who has generously given me her car as mine is getting up there in both mileage and age. Toyota lasts a long time but this is the longest I have ever kept one now! I am very grateful too that the scale is moving in the right direction, I will admit I am not down to my lowest weight yet again but am getting closer week by week. I plan on having a piece of pecan pie at Christmas and it sure would be nice to be at my lowest weight for that to happen! I still am trying to figure out something to take the place of Zumba as the class schedules have changed and I can't go to most of them anymore. If I sell my car and have all my bills paid up, I might go for my training in it! However, I must admit with Christmas coming up and gifts to buy I do not think I will be able to come up with that much money. But as they say where there is a will, there is a way!
  Must also say I am grateful for all my friends and family who have been showing me support through my FB page, getting my book and reading it. I love hearing your comments and will soon be getting another book out too! Would like to have it done and published by Christmas so keep your ears and eyes open!
  Grateful for my tutoring job that I really enjoy as the people there are wonderful to work for, my co- workers are great and the kids are so cute, funny and kind! They had me hopping tonight. I have a very understanding boss too who is very easy to talk to and really understands the kids. It is nice to have someone who is so caring for the students in that position!
   Okay, think I will quit now as this is pretty long so look forward to tomorrow's post! Night now!

Random wonderings

Do you ever wonder about the downs of life and how they are really the ups of life? This may sound confusing, but I do believe in this power of our wonderful life! You see, last night I could not shake the depression from deep in my soul, yet today I find some introspect in learning how much I have and am. I love the fact that there is a place I can go and ask for hugs and get them... People answering my call reminded me that I do have friends, I am loved and I am worthwhile. Everyone also showed creativity with their responses. I have a friend who is an artist and has talked about writing a book about how a person is creative throughout his/her day. It shows, even in the simplest task how creative you can be.
Okay, on to my gratitude for the day. I am grateful for the pitfalls of life in that I am blessed through the teaching they provide and ever so grateful for the awesomeness of the upswing I usually get within the next 24 hours after each one! Things go down, but they can also go up and usually do! Also, I am grateful for the technology that provides a way to reach out to so many others and provide support, encouragement, love and friendship. It is not the same as being there in person to hug or touch a soul, but it sure is a great 2nd best.  Spread some love today, share a smile, a hug, or a joke. You never know what it may mean to that person. It could be the difference between life and death!
God bless us everyone!

Day 1 of Gratitude

I made a pact with myself to start blogging on a daily basis now so here I am. Also, as there are 25, well actually 24 days until Christmas that I am going to call these my G-Blogs, 24 days of Gratitude.
I am grateful today that I stepped foot in the gym and am able to do all the exercises asked of me by my trainer. I am also grateful to share in my workouts with friends as it helps keep me motivated. Another thing too is that I am treating myself to a Fitbit and this is a great motivational tool and I can't wait to go pick it up today! I will let you know how I like it! Keep trecking on my friends. Enjoy life and be thankful! Peace out now!