Milestones

Big things today~

My oldest daughter, Mojo had her Middle School orientation today.  

Got her her a cell phone.

My husband agreed to go to counseling with me.

Will elaborate more later~need to go decompress now.

gone

I don't even have time to search for a picture to accompany my post (which I love doing).  We're outta here for a few days ~ a little soccer, a little SeaWorld, and I hope a lot of rest.

You can stay here though, clean sheets are in the linen closet, there's plenty of food in the fridge.  Please just feed the critters and water my plumeria and we'll be home on Wednesday.  And clean up if you have a party.

Out the Window

Well that whole "Routine" thing went out the window...which is usually what happens with me when it comes to journals, diaries and the like. My intentions were to swing by here every morning while I had my morning cup of coffee and spend it with you guys. But work/life/kids/coworkers etc. happen (And those DAMN OLYMPICS run SO late every night, I'm definitely staying up way past my bedtime.)

So...ok, define routine. Routine could mean once a week, right? I mean the whole point of this process was to cleanse my soul and mind a bit...unload the backpack. This place isn't supposed to BE another rock in the backpack; "I have to run to the bank, we're out of shampoo, pay that bill AND I HAVE TO BLOG!!!!"

NO. That isn't what this is. This is supposed to be enlightening, uplifting and insightful. Cathartic. A joy, not an obligation.

Ok...deep breath....where there is a will, there is a way...

Inner Peace

I have a friend who is Cameron to my Ferris. Cameron & I were on, for lack of a better term, hiatus for a while. (Too long, I'm beginning to find out). When we came back together, I was amazed at her positive, calm outlook.

Last night I had a very trying night; relatives in town, social obligations, overactive children, exhaustion, money concerns...the usual Monday night. I went to bed in knots last night. At four this morning, I woke to one single thought "Inner Peace". That, above all other things is what I want.

With that Inner Peace, I can manage all of the other situations that are bothering me. I can be an example of composure to my daughters. I can make rational decisions. I can breathe.

Again?

I have another migraine headache right now. I've recently seen a Dr. for these, even though I've had them my whole life. He prescribed medicine for me that cuts the time & pain in half. But I'm still frustrated at having to deal with these things. I've paid attention to food, drink, sleep habits and there is no rhyme or reason to why I get them. I do have an idea, but I don't see that dr. until Sept. 3rd.

So, I guess I'll just deal with it. ...and I was feeling SO productive today.

The Goal

My goal, as it is, is to be here at least once daily. To muse, ponder, pontificate, share, wonder, rant, rave, giggle, guffaw.

Whatever my mood, my concerns, my feelings...I will be here. And share them with you...whoever you are.