I've Come to Realize

(taken on a drive home when I surely was deep in thought)

I’ve come to realize that my job isn’t what I expected to do, but that I like it more than I would have expected.

I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . I can’t be in silence. I need to hear music or podcasts. And I feel like I am wasting my time if I don’t listen to something fulfilling.

I’ve come to realize that I need. . .less internet, more interaction face-to-face.

I’ve come to realize that I have lost. . .my constantly “up” attitude and that it is ok to not always be happy.

I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . I lose my keys.

I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . um, I never really am. And if I am then there is a problem. So if I’m drunk, I have a problem.

I’ve come to realize that money… is just money. Needs to be respected, but can’t be revered.

I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . will be happy no matter what happens and others will be miserable even after they get everything they *think* they want.

I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . be a little scatter-brained. And that it is hard for me to concentrate on one thing at a time. Right now I am listening to a podcast while drinking my tea and typing this. Ooops and just checked my email.

I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . (just my brother) knows how to enjoy every day and has some really cool hobbies that he is not afraid to continue with. This includes building with legos, fishing, and outfitting a kayak to be a pseudo-battleship.

I’ve come to realize that my mom... and I are opposites in attitudes, beliefs, and ideas, but always both focus on love.

I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . is not expendable.

I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . that I didn’t want to wake up. But this is a daily event.

I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . watching Law and Order SVU and House so late may be giving me nightmares.

I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . . of taking a shower and actually getting myself ready for the day.

I’ve come to realize that my dad. . .is a man of faith and an amazing supporter of his family

I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . a lot of people don’t like the weather, their husband, or their bff.

I’ve come to realize that today. . . . is a gift and I am just enjoying the day off.

I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . I will be with some incredible ladies.

I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . I don’t really have too many things to worry about and that I have to pay the rent.

I’ve come to realize that I really want to . . . find a church this year that I will enjoy attending.

I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to re-post this is. . . Paige :)

I’ve come to realize that life. . . is an adventure and I don’t always like it, but I have to get over that.

I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . will be full of celebrating.

I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are indispensable and they are so caring and loving and supporting.

I’ve come to realize that this year. . . is just beginning so time to make some things to look forward to.

I’ve come to realize that my husband. . . accepts me for me.

I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . go take that shower and get moving.

I’ve come to realize that I love. . . having a clean, neat living space. I know, weird, right?

I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . my mother and she doesn’t get me. But that’s ok :)

I’ve come to realize my past. . . has to be a part of me, but that I need to live without regrets.

I’ve come to realize that parties. . . are fun and enjoyed with good people. But I don’t love planning them. I like going to them.

I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . of losing my parents. It will happen and I know it will be very hard for me.

I’ve come to realize that my life. . . is best paired with supporting people.

put into words

I am not one who forwards many emails. They have to be incredible or something I didn't consider before. Today I received this email and I am so in love with pretty much everything it says. It is completely uplifting and helps me put life and all that comes with it into perspective. And so, I am sharing it with my blog friends. Read and enjoy:

Good Tips...

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep .

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water . Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. GOD heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will, stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!) Hey I'm thinking of ya!

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

My faves are # 4, 10, 11, 13, 14, oh ok, I like em all.They really made me stop, think and want to move forward.

Check this out

I watched this Saturday, Sunday, and again today. It is incredibly inspiring (also check out the outtakes on the right side of the page). I seriously almost cried as I watched it. I find it so cool that people can just get together and do something purely fun and totally joy-filled.
Where the hell is matt?
Just an FYI (because I had to know, too).

The lyrics of the song are based on part of the Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore. The poems won the Nobel prize for literature in 1923. Here is the poem used in the song:

"The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.

It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth in numberless blades of grass and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers.

It is the same life that is rocked in the ocean-cradle of birth and of death, in ebb and in flow.

I feel my limbs are made glorious by the touch of this world of life. And my pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment."

Sunday Morning

Ok, actually afternoon. I somehow woke up at 12:05 this afternoon. Insane. I haven't done that since high school, although the past few weeks I have been taking forever to get out of bed on off-from-work days. Not a good thing. I need to learn to listen to the alarm.

Here's my beginnings of a vision board, something in a prominent place to inspire me everyday.

I am working on getting all the little pieces together, find some images to put on it. I really need to set some goals (I haven't been very good at that in the past). So, it's in the beginning stages. I'll show you the finished product when it's done.

And, I wanted to run yesterday. Didn't.