Where I'm at......

As I attempt to blog during my lunch break, I was inspired by a friend's blog that was inspired by another blog.....so here is my attempt....

First, I am just proud of myself that I was able to "link" blogs within my blog the way I did just a second ago, and yes, that is just the silly kind of person I am. 

Though, currently, I feel like my mind has been racing in a million directions for various reasons......I do not like this.  I am ready for life to settle down and be "normal" if there is such a thing.  I truly did think a few years ago I was almost there (to normal), after quite a few tumultuous years....but nonetheless, I do think I achieved normalcy in my life....if only for a year........

I am thankful that I have a job, a house, that I live in Columbus, that I have two adorable kitties, and of course, for friends and family. 

I am thankful for the wonderful ice cream sundae Matt made for me a few nights ago.... ;-)  YUUMMM

I love being social, and though at times I may complain about being busy, I wouldn't have it any other way.  Sure, I do like a little downtime every now and then.....but even during the downtime I don't know what it means to relax.

Relax.....boy that is something I wish I could do.  Seriously, could someone please teach me how to do that? ;-) 

Although, I do enjoy holiday traditions, and sure, the holidays can be fun....I hate the hustle and bustle of it...and the pressure of finding the prefect gifts for people.  I am giving up this year.....most people are getting gift cards.  I just don't have the energy to try to find that perfect gift....and worry about it being "not perfect"...

Speaking of perfect, I am tired of being a perfectionist.......I have been finding that trying to be perfect in so many aspects is taking so much of my joy away....and I don't like this.  In addition to learning to relax, I really want to learn how to not strive for perfection in every aspect of my life....as it is exhausting - and most of all taking my joy away. I don't like this. I like to be joyful.....happy.....and upbeat......but often find myself "faking" this....which is NOT AT ALL ME.......

As I think back over the last few months.......I miss being able to go on vacations - but am thankful for them.  Whether that be experiencing Chicago and amazing Vegas.....to just a little girls trip that I took with Gen to Cleveland a month ago. I love getting away and experiencing new things. I have been sooooo wanting to take a little vacation lately......

Most of all, when I think about where I'm at right now, I yearn nothing more than to just be content.  I truly, truly, truly hope to be there soon.....

Great Quote!

It has been almost a month since I last blogged.....and even longer since I blogged about something meaningful.....  I have a few minutes before meeting a friend for breakfast and thought I would post a quote I read from one of facebook "friend's" status.....

"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering."  ~ Ben Okri

I loved this quote!  This is something I appreciate about humanity.  Granted, for some, I know this is very difficult, but I hope that for most of us - we continue this cycle our entire life.  Oh how much I appreciate watching others grow and learn, and I like when I am able to do the same. 

Life can be so difficult.....but there are always people that care and tools available to help us overcome, endure, transform, love and to be GREATER than our suffering - thankfully!!