Something good to read

"Knowing you have something good to read before bed is among the most pleasurable of sensations"

Off to read some more...

Life Is Not Always Perfect

"You need to see that life is not always perfect. We will not always get what we want. And though it hurts a lot, what should've happened, happened. Who should've left, left, and whatever's thrown you off course will always bring you to where it is you need to be." (Unknown author; image found online)

With a new year many people, myself included, often take a closer look at what has passed and at what is to come.  I know I tend to blame myself even when things are not my fault -- this quote reminds me that I am not responsible (at least not always!) for where I am in life.  Other people make decisions that can help me or hurt me -- I am the only one who can decide how others/their choices will change (or not change) my life.  This second quote/image was also found online and it is another good reminder:

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace." (again, unknown author)... Life should not be a constant string of stressful moments, nor is it to be perfect. The ups and downs of life help remind us that we are to have faith and let go... Am hopeful that this new year I can face both the ups and the downs with more grace than I have previously

Optimist (def.)

"OPTIMIST: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward
is not a disaster, it's more like a Cha-Cha"

"OPTIMIST: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it's more like a Cha-Cha" 

(Please send some prayers/positive vibes if you have any to spare ~ Thank You ... no colposcopy results still as well as nothing from my sister and nephew)

One step at a time

"one step at a time"

"I will trust God even in the silence"

"Always smile back at little children.
To ignore them is to destroy their belief
that the world is good"

Hello -- just taking it easy so here are a few images with quotes that I like (and that I may or may not have posted onto this blog already!)

In all thy ways...

In all thy ways acknowledge him
and he shall direct thy paths"

"When I am afraid I put my trust in you"

Having a colposcopy done today -- trying (as always before anything medical nowadays) to remain in a good mindset and know that everything happens for a reason.  Even if I do not know what it is nor why I am involved.  Any extra prayers/positive thoughts will be greatly appreciated!

5 Important Habits

Okay, today I really want to share with you an article I read by Forbes -- but then a fellow blogger (click here to read her blog: Sipping Lemonade) not only took the exact article, but ran with it by putting in her personal daily notes and sharing her post:

Sipping Lemonade "5 Important Habits For People Who Run Countries, Companies, and Carpools"


Would like to thank her for her post (and I should thank Forbes as well I suppose!) ... am going to give a sneak peak of my cousin R's wedding to C because I keep saying I will blog about it. Blog post is coming shortly, but to tide you over...

Two photos, from engagement shoot, then wedding day (by the quality you can tell they were professionally done and they look beautiful!  Am glad my cousin -- and her husband! -- shared them with us)!!

One of R and C's engagement photos!

One of R and C's Wedding Day Photos!

Everything matters

Everything matters in some way

Love and ::HUGS:: to those who need them!

The function of music

"The function of music is to release us 

from the tyranny of conscious thought."

Lessons/Test

in school

we learn the lessons

before we take the test

in life

we take the test

before we learn the lesson

(Life is good and not that great at once -- hoping for more positive)

When you say YES

"When you say YES to others, make sure you are not saying NO to yourself"


(BOTHERSOME COMPUTER!  POSTED PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT BUT WAS NOT LOADED PROPERLY SO TECHNICALLY MONDAY BLOG POST IS NOT HERE....RAR!!!!)

Not all...

"Not all scars show, not all wounds heal. Sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels."

Crazy/Normal

"I don't go crazy.
I am crazy.

I just go normal from time to time.

Get it right!"


(Image taken from online as usual -- love the cute hairstyle by the by!)

When the world sits just right

"EVERY NOW AND THEN, WHEN THE WORLD SITS JUST RIGHT, A GENTLE BREATH OF HEAVEN FILLS MY SOUL WITH DELIGHT." ~Hazelmarie Elliott

Remembering to be thankful for what I have

CA for beginners

This image has been traveling around Face.Book for a while and I realized that I really wanted to include it here -- after all, CA is the only state I have ever lived in. Also the writing across the state is pretty much spot on -- and even when it is not it is still amusing!  Hope everyone is doing alright

Please don't break this

"Please don't break this"

(various people, various reasons, various ways)

Lemons/Chocolate

"When life gives you lemons, throw them back and demand chocolate!"

Life is

"Life is so much brighter when we focus on what truly matters."

"Be kind, for..."

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"

~Plato

Fits into the empty space

"Sometimes someone says something really small but it fits right into this empty space in your heart"



I love this leaf that is changing color, and the heart shape that was likely cut out of it (into it?)...also the saying that helps remind me that even though I sometimes feel like I have empty space(s) inside of me, there are so many words and actions from family, friends, strangers that help fill me with positive feelings during days that are difficult for me.  Thank you to everyone who helps, even if you are not aware of helping!

Happiest Things

Disney - Peter Pan
"Think of the happiest things, it's the same as having wings"

Remember, you can fly, you can fly, you can fly! :)