Sunday, January 31, 2010

Hmmmmm...

Clean the house...live in the house...clean the house...
Make the bed...sleep in the bed...make the bed...
Mow the lawn...water the lawn...mow the lawn...fertilize the lawn...mow the lawn...
Wash the clothes...wear the clothes...wash the clothes...
Work...pay the bills...work...
Wash the car...drive the car...wash the car...
Fight...make up...fight...
Love...hate...dislike...like...love...
Work hard...live life...die...



Hmmmmm...What's the point?

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Life Should Be a Musical

I often say, "Life should be a musical."  Think about it...Can you really be unhappy around someone who sings everything?  Now, I know.  Not everyone can sing.  Keep in mind that the chance of life actually being a musical is nill...no need to worry about the nonexistent world being filled with screeching singers.
There are days when songs pop into my mind as a response to a comment or situation.  Yesterday I was talking with someone about people not getting along and the tension it creates.  I decided to try out the whole burst out with the song that comes to mind.  I sang a little bit of that song...ummm...well I don't know the name of it, but there's a part that says, "people are people so why should it be..." that I remember, so I sang that and added in some jerking twitching type dance moves.  We laughed.  That's almost as good as life actually being a musical.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Lessons

One of the most important and difficult lessons I have ever learned was taught by, of all people, a restaurant manager.  As a waitress I encountered many people, and each of those people brought their own realities accompanied by an assortment of moods.  The manager explained the importance of accepting and understanding this in order to better serve the customer.  The person I was serving could have recently received devastating news which might result in them lashing out at me...the person who was just there to serve them a meal.  I had to read that mood and respond in a way that either let them be or maybe allowed them a brief escape from that reality.  Those were usually the most challenging customers.  The ones who came in feeling that their world was just right typically posed no problem.  The key was to take the time and be present when talking with them.  Pay attention...listen...consider their feelings... 
It doesn't make any sense to me that a restaurant manager is the only person to have ever stated this simple truth.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Realizations

I cannot believe it is already 2010...I realize everyone says that, but it's my blog and I'll say what I want!


At first glance the past 37 years haven't amounted to much.  But then memories and thoughts come to mind  showing that not to be true.  I have made it through some difficult times and feel that I am better because of those trials.  Divorce is something I never imagined, but it did indeed find its way into the story of my life.  Though at that time I did think life was over, I now know that because of the struggle to pull through I have become a stronger and more confident person.  I can remember mowing the lawn... all by myself...for the first time, purchasing a car, getting the tags, selling a house, and purchasing a new one.  Talk about empowering.  I found that I could provide all Houston needed, not only in a materialistic manner, but also emotionally.  Houston and I are close...we talk about everything...we laugh  A LOT...and we say I Love You all the time.  What more could I ask for?  I am in my 15th year of teaching.  Accomplishment.  I have been able to reach a few students and hopefully have made a little bit of a difference in their lives.  How can I possibly look back upon the past 37 years and think I have done nothing?  It is time to celebrate the everyday victories.  It is time to value ME. 
I plan to have a spectacular 2010.  Who knows, maybe Houston and I will be even stronger and happier at this time in 2011.  All it takes is knowing our purpose and keeping our eyes on God.