In my younger days

I got this from my sister as a forward, thought it was good so I'm going post it here. Enjoy

When I was in my younger days,
I weighed a few pounds less,
I didn't need to hold my tummy in
to wear a belted dress.
But now that I am older,
I've set my body free;
There's comfort of elastic
Where once my waist would be.
Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
My feet have not forgiven;
I have to wear a nine now,
But used to wear a seven.

And how about those blasted tights --
They're sized by weight, you see,
So how come when I put them on
The crotch is at my knee?
I need to wear these glasses
As the print has been getting smaller;
And it wasn't very long ago
I know that I was taller.
Though my hair has turned to grey
and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside, I'm the same old me,
the outside's changed a bit.


But, on a positive note... I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

I've learned that making a ’living’ is not the same thing as making a 'life.'

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life just being a doormat. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said,people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.


So on that note hope you have a brilliant day.

Maybe its for the best

Don't know why but feeling really down today, not really sure why. I've a lot going on at the moment & a lot going on in my head too, that usually does it i suppose. I haven't been sleeping well the past few night & that is SO not like me.

Maybe its for the best cos its at times like these that it really makes me appreciate when i'm feeling happy & light & whereas before I could never see a light at the end, now I know or I've learned to know that I just need to hang on & that this will too indeed pass. It helps to reaffirm to enjoy the moments when you're happy to stop & take a minute to just enjoy & feel grateful for that feeling.

Think I may go to the gym after work, release some of those nice endorphins. If nothing else it will help me sleep but it may help shake this blue. Is it a full moon or something?

Anyhooooo still haven't gotten round to telling you about my trip away but don't think i can now cos it won't sound as good as it was cos my heart won't be in the telling. I must get the pics downloaded too. S's mom has been asking for them too. God its only Tue, its days like these I hate working wish i could just stay home in bed until i feel better. Not a solution i know but sure would be nice. Its days like these i think about winning the lotto so i don't have to work anymore. Most of the time i don't' mind working but when your heart & mind are not in it, its a struggle.

I'm getting bit morbid now so I'll stop & hopefully y'all are having a better day.

I'll be back. :o\

Time goes by

Here we are again, another Friday. Isn't it amazing how time is flying, nearly the end of July already. Although I have to say I'm feeling a bit like a broken record saying that, but it truly amazes me all the time. I was just reading on gary's blog today about a similar time flying feeling & thought well at least its not just me.

You should read it, its gets you thinking about the perception of time going quicker as we get older. I often wonder does it slow down again later in life as we retire & slow down physically?

I read on another persons blog about her grandfather who is 96 & fit & well & as she says as sharp as anything. I wonder what his perceptions of time are?

I think it makes me think of 'why are we here'? type questions. Whats the whole scheme of things that we were put on this planet for. The bigger scheme I suppose i mean. we can get drawn into our own little lives & little trivialities that they get out of proportionately big & important to us.

Case in point , my husband had a really bad dream the other night that I was knocked down (God forbid) and died and it was on his mind all day & he was really lovey dovey with me that day(well more than usual) & when I asked him why he explained about the dream & said 'it kindda makes the little things not so important anymore & I'm just happy to have you' I guess it made him stop & think & be grateful for the things he does have in life

So I suppose my thought for today is to maybe stop & think about all the great things in your life & be grateful for them, really grateful for them. The worries will still be there tomorrow so worry about them then. Give yourself a break today.

Anyway on that note I hope you all have a great weekend. :o)

As I've Matured - Link I got

I got this by email from a really close friend of mine & it was so cute & inspiring I thought I'd post it for others to share.

It kindda makes you think & I like things that make me think.

CLICK ON THE 'AS I'VE MATURED' ... Just LOVE this!!!As I've Matured <------click here

I haven't been feeling very inspired lately, & haven't had much time to think about what to write. It makes me sad sometimes when life gets in the way if you know what I mean.

But anyway hope you enjoy the link I know I did & it made me smile. Sure isn't that what its all about? Falling down, getting up & keeping going, doing the best you can & being the best person you can be.

So be your best person today.

Inspiration

I have so much inspiration today I don't know where to start. I want to change the layout abit to make it more user friendly. I want to talk about life, love, friendships, living simply, getting out of the rat race, getting back to whats really important.
Its so easy to get caught up in life isn't it?
You forget to stop & look around once in awhile. I had an ordinary moment yesterday that really was amazing. I was out on my balcony & it was a glorious day even though its coming into Autumn here & I just breathed in the fresh air & I just felt so alive. Strange you might say as you're always alive. har har. But it really was amazing. Something I do everyday but yesterday it just struck me of how beautiful the day was & how glorious everything looks in the sunshine & how nature is really amazing. & it really cheered me up. It was such a simple thing but I felt such joy in my heart. I wish I could have that feeling all day everyday what a happy person I'd be but baby steps I'm getting there slowly but surely.
I really believe you have to be open to good things coming into your life for them to happen.

I will try to get my thoughts in order so I can add them here a bit more coherently but even writing this helps me SO much even I am so surprised at that. I've heard about the benefits of journalling before but never really believed it til now. It's like letting myself go & really being allowed to be who I am, without fear of judgement or reprisal or whatever. Fear is funny isn't it, we don't realise how much it controls us. But thats a topic for another day.
I feel like I'm talking to a long lost friend. Funny I set this blog up to try to help others & to offer my time & friendship to those who may need it & i'm finding I'm helping myself. Wow who would have thought it.