Weigh-in Wednesday

They did it again! How do Shelli Yoder all all the fine folks at the EDCT know exactly what I need to hear at exactly the right time?

I tend to be quite ambiguous in a lot of my posts because I'm still not exactly sure I want everything up here for all the world to see, but I do know that I like to write things out. Well, this speaks to my post from earlier today. A lot of stupid things beyond my control have really messed up my outlook for the next few weeks and/or months. I'm working through it. This helps.

Amid the complexities of this world, the financial concerns of the future, our relationships, our lives, it is easy to let ourselves become overwhelmed and anxious. We receive few reminders that we have all we need for this moment, right here, right now. Poet David Whyte offers us a rare prompt in the following poem to think differently. Through the unknown, may we remain open to being...enough.

ENOUGH

Enough. These few words are enough.

If not these words, this breath.

If not this breath, this sitting here.

This opening to the life

we have refused

again and again

until now.

Until now.

-David Whyte

Today

has been a very important day to grow and to think about wrong turns I have made in the past.

They always come back to haunt you.

I am very tired of being punished for things that are and were entirely out of my control. I hate that I, for once, have my shit together but that it's always something. I have been trying to turn that around for a year. I was well on my way to doing so - until yesterday when things began to unravel, then of course things fell completely apart today... Unfortunately for me there is nothing I can do to reverse the situation, I just have to grin and bear it.

Again, I vow to turn things around. Everything I do is for me - not anyone else. If it takes me picking up the pieces from someone elses trash - so be it.

I LOVE Stupid People

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Lady,

I'm sorry that you are sad. I know he lived a long life and I know he was sick. I know you knew it was coming...but so soon? I wish I knew what to do for you. It's okay to let it out. It's okay to be sad. Don't feel like you have to be the strong one and hold everyone together. You don't. Everyone else will be okay, just like you will. Continue to watch over everyone but most of all watch out for yourself. He will do the same. I love you lady and am here for you. Please let me know what I can do to help.

(I'm sure I can make some sort of mean casserole....isn't that what you're supposed to do?)

Happy Election Day

I have been pretty quiet this election season... I've had everything political shoved down my throat for, I don't know, the past 3.5 - 4 years. So I took a break. Regardless I know that it's my duty as an American to exercise my right to vote -and that may be the only exercising I do all week so I better do it! If you're in Alabama and don't know where you're registered go to Alabama Votes to get all the information you may need and even a sample ballot. I hope everyone goes out to day and gets this job done...and may the best man win (of course we all know who that is!!)

Happy Halloween!

Although one might not know by my actions, Halloween might just be my favorite time of year. I volunteered at Boo at the Zoo last weekend and worked at the Church Halloween Ball Wednesday. They were both GREAT! I love seeing all the creative costumes - both children's and adult's - unfortunately mine didn't fall in the category. I am okay with that.

Last night was possibly my favorite night since I've moved - no offense to my girls b/c we always have a great time! I saw so many people last night that I haven't seen in ages and I loved every minute of it. I went to the Dude's house and saw his beautiful pregnant wife, and my MG and David and their 2 awesome kids. The Dude cooked! I know! I couldn't believe it either. This is the guy who used to say 'I'll buy the ingredients...but I won't make the meal' when we had Thanksgiving Dinner and other meals. I was impressed to say the least. We caught up and it was excellent. I missed those guys so much!!

Then on my way home I got a call from an old friend... we dated almost five years ago and have recently reconnected. Somehow it slipped my mind to tell him when I moved. Oops! I totally thought he knew. He and his friend, who I love, came over and it was great! It was all a little surreal. He was in my kitchen. He was on my couch. We talked for hours! It was almost like no time had passed. Almost.

All in all I had an amazing night! ...and to think I almost bailed on the whole evening.

For those who may be wondering...

It's been a long time since my last post.... sorry.

Just a quick update. I have moved and am settling in to my new place and new job. I love being back near my friends and family (although they may disagree). I have a "roommate" although we don't share rooms or even places... really, he's my landlord. James. He's pretty super! I still need a few more things to complete the "home" but for now everything is wonderful. I love being able to have my friends over and for them to feel comfortable and welcome. It's a great feeling!

Nothing too extraordinary is going on, but hopefully I'll have more resources soon enough so that I can post the mundane in the meantime.