two nights in a row

Last night before bed, I read THIS blog. It was just what I needed to hear.(read) I remarked that it was funny how just what you need, seems to pop into your life.Tonight I'm tired, feeling a little defeated. I'm listening to some music and checking out some blogs. Someone happened to post today that they quite often do not comment on comments. That is: REPLY to a comment already made. She wondered if we went back to see if there was a reply. I usually don't. I comment and leave it at that. The post I read last night was good. I really enjoyed it. So I DID go back and see if there were any comments left by the author. I was so glad I did. It made my night. She was full of compliments and it made me smile. I'm so grateful for that. I didn't think I had it in me tonight! ~ Just what I needed!~ thank you KMarie!

Still working on it!

Getting my groove back

Been in a funk. Ain't gonna lie. Since the summer ended I felt like so many things were over and the doom was settling in. I LOVE summer!(check this out summertime.) The only thing on my mind was "getting out of Dodge!" I could focus on nothing else. It's still on  my mind. A LOT! But something has changed. I feel a sense of calm. I feel like things are working out the way they are supposed to. I have faith in the process again. The fog has lifted and I can see what's in front of me. I didn't get to this spot on my own, and to those who helped me get here,(you know who you are), I am grateful.

I spent the day with my BFF yesterday and it was just like old times. We laughed a lot and talked and talked. It was just what I needed. As she said in her card to me, "thank goodness for social media"! It keeps us closer on a daily basis, since she moved away. It's wonderful to still have her in my life. She also knows me well and gives great gifts.......(Thank you!)

It also didn't hurt that I happened to find a new dress for the staff Christmas party this weekend and a sweet pair of (cheap) boots! Made my MONTH!

Oh yes I DID!

I also got in a visit with my good friend Arlee. Coffee in the afternoon and a chance to hug a few of her kids (she has 6) was long overdue! She's wonderfully talented, and has her own blog (Small potatoes) where she writes about running a day home, the food she prepares(AWESOME), and the pictures she takes. Did I mention she's a photographer too??? YA! she does it all. So after finding some peppermint "stir sticks" for cocoa, I felt the need to return for a quick visit to give them to her; before heading home.

All the way home I played my music LOUD! Not sappy love songs, not Christmas songs; but heart thumping get me moving fast songs! It got the adrenaline flowing and somewhere along the way, my mood went from "whoa is me" to "WOW is me"! I feel revitalized today and have gotten my groove back just in time for Christmas!!! WOOT! Couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift. I'm sure my family will agree! ;P

So enough on the computer for a while. i have things to do, places to go and people to see! Life is short people! Don't wait for things to happen. MAKE them happen! Ciao for now!

The lists I love

A few friends are blogging a list of things set out at the beginning of the month. (Alicia and Sheila )The most recent one was: "8 things you didn't know about me!" I love these posts. What  better way to learn new and interesting things about someone.This time will be a little harder for me, as I have already shared a few lists in the past. I'm going to have to check and make sure I'm not repeating myself. I have had a good response with these in the past, so I thought I would do one again. It seems to spur others on, to sharing their lists, as well. I look forward to them!!!

Some things you may not know about me:

1. I still love my tattoos and find they are becoming more meaningful to me every day.

2. I secretly wish Hugh Grant would sweep me off my feet with a big wet kiss.

3. Christmas is an extremely emotional time of year for me. I will cry at every commercial, song, and expression of love.

4. I have a growing desire for all things white.

5. Now that I have gotten into bike riding, I find myself remembering my adoration for my bike as a child. I used to wash it and then take pictures.A gorgeous blue with a great "banana seat"!

6. I have become very dependent on my Tassimo cappuccinos.

7. I have never felt my "intuition" more strongly in my life, than I have this past year.

8. Physical "slapstick" type humor is becoming funnier and funnier to me, the older I get. Not sure why.

 Well there's my eight. Harder to do than I initially thought. LOL I think I prefer when someone else asks the questions. Feel free to share your lists in my comments! :)
If you are reading this on your computer, I encourage you to turn up the volume. These are a few of my favorite Christmas carols.