Ummmm....

So, I did not realize that so much time has passed without me posting anything. Embarrassing.
I'll try to be better :)

52 Weeks

"Tho the years will go and the seasons change, the love I have in my heart for my friends and family remains constant. Words can not express how grateful I am for the people in my life; how blessed I am to have so many great and wonderful friends. A goal I have this year is to write at least one letter a week to someone who has made a difference in my life (and give it to them! Either in person or by mail).
52 Weeks of thankfulness and gratitude: a great way to lift another and make their day a little brighter! Who knows... YOU might be getting a letter this year too :)"

I just posted this on Facebook, and decided that to make it 'really real', I should post it here as well. I can keep better track of things via my blog than I can Facebook. Ha.

But I really am going to write at least one letter a week to someone who has made a difference in my life. Hopefully I can find addresses for people!
I don't think I am generally a selfish person, but in my brain's way of thinking, by not expressing my gratitude to someone, I am being selfish - I am not allowing that person the feelings of knowing that they have done a good thing for someone else.
*Does that make sense?*

I think that there needs to be more positive things going around the world right now, and this is a way to start it.
Thanks for reading, and I'll try to be better about posting more this year!

Complaint Jar

This is not my idea, but one that I think would be a good idea...
If people had to pay money to be able to complain, how much less complaining would there be? I know I'd be having to pay a lot of money - especially today (I'm having a bad day).
It reminds me of the teacher who has their kids write down "tattles" in a book, and she addresses them once a week (or something like that). It cuts down on the tattling to her, and she is able to manage her classroom more easily.

That's my thought for the day. Perhaps I'll post again later today or tomorrow. Or in a week. 

Wonderings

24 days ago, I said I was still alive and a new post was coming soon.
Well, better late than never, although I really have no idea what to write about.

I just figured since I was procrastinating my bed-time, I should do something (semi)productive. So, here we are.

*I have started three different posts, and deleted them because they weren't the 'right' thing to post right now* Humph.

What is really on my mind?

• I am tired of having this cough that keeps me up all night.
• I am happy for my cousin and his wife who just announced they will be having twins next May!
• I am scared for next year and Obamacare to kick in.
• I am not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.
• I am frustrated because my apartment didn't get cleaned (it was the ONLY "to do" item on my list for Thanksgiving Break).
• I am sad that I have friends in physical pain and there is no explanation for them (as of yet) as to why they are hurting.
• I am super glad I got to see my nephews on Saturday, but sad because I didn't get to see their mom or dad (their aunt dropped the boys off at my mom's house).
• I am needing to start sending off my Christmas cards.
• According to a fortune cookie fortune, 'your laugh and enthusiasm pleases those around you' - does it really? Or does it just annoy them? LOL
• Looking around my apartment at all the 'stuff' I have here... I am by no means a hoarder, but I wonder if I subconsciously feel more lonely than I thought I did. I own a LOT of books and movies!!
• I have friends that I have not talked to in a long time, and I feel bad that I haven't talked to them.
• I wonder if I really ever will be married and have kids.
• I am sad that kids these days are lacking in respect, dependability, courtesy, loyalty, good moral ethics, good work ethics, etc.
• Was I really supposed to be a left-handed person? Since, scientifically speaking, the side of your body that you use more should be bigger than the other side... right? I'm right handed, but the left side of my body is bigger. In my family, anyone else who is right handed, the right side of their bodies is bigger. Maybe I'm just more messed up than I thought I was.
• I miss my friends who live out of state.
• I really should be going to bed.
• I need to start writing in my journal again - and I need to start 'digitizing' my journals (yep. and that will be a task!)
• I need a haircut.
• I am so uber excited for Les Mis to come out on Christmas!! Hot guys singing?? Sign me up!

I really will try to get back on the ball and post more frequently, with pictures and fun stories! I don't even know who reads my blog anymore. Anyway...
'Til Next Time

New Post coming soon! I'm still alive...

Happiness Is...

The other day, one of my cute kindergarten friends came up to me after school and handed me this:

(I blocked out her name for privacy)

(Picture on the back)

This bracelet she also gave to me. She made it and was very excited to see me wearing it the next day. I actually have worn it twice to school now, and will wear it again :)

What a fun and unexpected surprise! I am lucky to have this job and to be able to influence so many kids (hopefully all for the better). Happy Day!!