Life Update
The good news: mentally, I’m feeling better. The dark cloud didn’t send me too far down the slippery slope, and I am feeling normal again. (What is normal, by the way? I’m not sure, but it is somewhere between “Oh my God, I can’t bear to get out of bed and face the world” and “WOW! THIS-IS-THE-GREATEST-DAY-EVER-I-CAN-DO-ANYTHING!”)
The bad news: many bad things happening around me to people I know and love. I will not dwell on it (as that causes the slippery slope to loom over me) but one family member died yesterday and another got a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer (non-smoker). So much sadness around me that I actually feel physical pain.
Work right now is a bitch. No other way to say it. I still love my job, but I feel so stretched thin. I am needed by so many people to do so many things. Most schools have two people who do my job, but I am the only one at my school due to the budget. I usually don’t mind, but at times like this, when so much has to be completed in a short period, it is very hard on me. I will get through it, I just feel like I am not doing my best because I am doing too much.
It’s going to be a beautiful day here today, so I will sit outside in the sun and let it warm my soul. That makes everything more bearable.
A Snowy Valentine’s Day Laugh February 14, 2014
It’s Valentine’s Day here in the states. It is a day when single people mourn their lack of a love life and couples spend too much money buying flowers, candy, cards, and other mementos of love. It’s also another snowy day in my part of the world. I could care less about Valentine’s Day, but I’m loving the snow. Here are some laughs for my friends out there. ❤
Promises February 13, 2014
Make me promises
of better days to come
I need to believe
there is still hope.
Make me promises
even if they are lies
of love yet found
and smiles yet seen.
Make me promises
of a future worth living
speak of beauty
I’ve yet to see.
Make me promises
that forever you’ll stay
holding me close
whispering new promises.
Snow Limerick
There once was a snow storm in the south
It hit us like a punch in the mouth
We bought milk and bread
then hunkered down in bed
awaiting the thaw of the south.
Trying to Dig Out of Darkness with Laughter February 9, 2014
My “grandpups” do the same!
Every. Single. Time. Music is healing!
NOT how I feel, but still funny!
Never go down without a fight!
Or just take off the other shoe! 😉
LOVE this!
Poor groundhog!
Clever!
Winter Please Stay February 8, 2014
I love cold weather. I don’t know how to explain it; cold weather, especially if there is snow, makes me happy inside. I love putting on layers of clothing and my good pair of snow boots and going outside to play, walk around, and take pictures. I even enjoy being inside on a cold snowy day, window blinds open to the beauty.
I feel almost the same about a cold, rainy day. Give me a warm beverage, my comfy socks, and a good book to read….that makes a great day! It’s not pleasant, however, if it is a humid, sticky rain; I prefer it cold!
This winter has been colder than usual around here. Many friends are complaining, and begging spring to hurry. Me? I am quite satisfied. Nothing would make me happier than a cold, snowy February.
