Jenerally Speaking

Okay – so I am quite a bit more optimistic than I was years ago. I kind of have to be…my body does not handle stress very well and I can’t afford to spend days at a time trying to prevent panic attacks, stress headaches, stomach ulcers etc. I have learned to shut out the bad and focus on the good when I am having a really stressful day. Unfortunately, though, I think I have swung too much the other way now. I find myself shutting out the bad to the point where I am very good at ignoring the unpleasant things in life – even those unpleasant things that I have to face. I’ve become less of a worrier, but more of an avoider. So, “where’s the balance?” I must ask myself again. I am really bad at finding the balance. I’ll make that New Year’s Resolution 1 this year…find the balance.

But, for now, I will focus on today. What am I thankful for today?

My daughter – an amazing young girl who is currently trying to balance the stresses of preteen life.

My family – supportive and loyal…and quirky and irritating…and generous and kind. I am lucky to have them.

My friends – I need to make more of an effort to really enjoy them and get to know them…and not be afraid to let them get to know me.

My faith – while it might feel out of reach these days, I know that it is something that I can always seek to strengthen when I am willing to make it a priority.

Happy Thanksgiving!!  

And I now officially welcome my most favorite time of the year….the Christmas Season. Yayayayayayay!!! I looove this time. Yay! Happy Happy Happy! *insert the happiest, joyfullest (not a real word), perkiest image ever!!*

Yay!