Nearly a week into 2011 and I find it easier than I expected in keeping with my resolution of NOT taking up smoking.... I wasn't sure of my ability to abstain but I have proven, yet again, that I am stronger than I think. Although, it would be much easier to give in to the urge rather than fight sometimes.... especially when it seems I am in desperate need of a new vice to help me overcome bouts of depression and/or frustration!!!
As I reflect on 2010 and all that my family and I have accomplished, it seems that I owe myself (and maybe others) an apology for voicing my trite complaints repeatedly. This journey has been rough and with the constant obstacles came valuable lessons. These lessons are teaching me patience.... I say teaching because I haven't quite grasped the concept. My husband likes to point out that I am a "I want it NOW!!" kind of girl. I don't find that to be a bad thing, per se. I like to think that my 'want it NOW' attitude is to thank for many things that go my way!!
Another thing that 2010 taught me was that people who you think you can trust or SHOULD trust aren't always the people that deserve that priviledge. In fact, the lesson that I will take to my grave and shall pass along to you is - If it appears too good to be true..... it probably is. Don't take any unwanted advice from anyone especially if they don't practice what THEY preach. Some people pride themselves on reading every Self Help book they can get their greedy, little hands on and when I stumbled across the term "Shelf Esteem" I found it fitting. These people LOVE to tell you what is wrong in your life and the woes that they suffer/suffered yet can't seem to find happiness in anyone or thing themselves. Steer clear of this type!!!
And, last but not least.... Don't sweat the small stuff!! Ha!! Now if only I can live by it. All good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. In due time.... yea, yea... what they said!! I'm trying but it isn't as easy to adhere to as it is to say!! Trust me when I tell you that I am trying.
2011 will be better... I promise!! Now, if I can only make some damn friends!!!! It's getting pretty lonely in my corner of the world with just my kids listening to me complain!! (Apologies to my American friends that call me religiously-- I do appreciate you!!)
About Me
- Florida Native
- I'm a stay-at-home mother (not by choice) of two unruly little girls. I have been married for 16 years to the same man and we haven't killed each other yet!! My children and I are Floridians by birth and have recently transplanted to Canada... I was coerced into blogging because it was said that things I say can or may be interesting.... we'll see about that. Welcome to my random rants about daily life, bitches and anything else that may keep my sleepless brain up at night - and me along with it. And ..... let's begin!
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