The Job I Wish I Had

What do you wish your job was?

 

Here's the thing. I've never been a fan of people calling motherhood a 'job'. Yes, all you mothers can throw rocks at me or whatever, but it really bugs me when that term is used. It's not a job. It's a choice, a calling. So I can't use motherhood as an answer. And so now I'm not really sure why I felt the need to explain that...

 

Anyway. Job. I really wish I were a pop star. Being able to sing in front of thousands of people and hear the cheers of the crowd. That would be awesome, and my choice of a job.

 

Photo: Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom because it's the warmest room in the house.

 

Excess

What do you have too much of?
{2012}

 

Negative energy. Too much anger and resentment towards quite a few people. It's frustrating that I can't seem to let go. Maybe one of these days I can just let go. Its way too much for sure.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude: Day 13. With all the time I spend crying and complaining about what my body can't do, today I am grateful for what it can. I have a healthy heart with only one valve that has slightly elevated blood pressure (I blame it on work), that still beats and pumps blood throughout my body. My lungs are mostly functioning properly. I can still walk by myself, though I have to be careful not to jump off curbs. I can dress myself mostly by myself, I can do my hair well enough that I don't look like I just rolled out of bed. I can see. I can drive, though I have to take corners a little slower. I can still work at my job. And mostly I'm grateful that my hands aren't totally deformed, so even though it's harder to do what I once could, they still can do what I need them. Lots to be grateful for today.

 

Thoughts Before Bed

What did you think about before you fell asleep last night?
{2012}

 

It was probably something along the lines of, 'church sure is early in the morning.' Those are usually my thoughts, something about not wanting to wake up and just sleep in.

 

Photo: Month of Gratitude Day 10. Grateful for great in-laws who are so selfless and are always willing to help when we need it they are all so loving and kind, and I'm very grateful that they were willing to take a trip down here just to drop off our new recliner and get rid of our old stuff.

Happiness in Life

What are you looking for from life?

Ultimately, happiness! I think there is something seriously wrong with you if you are looking for something other than happiness. Sure it's important to want to be successful or important, but I think if your goal is happiness, those other things will come along with you. You can't depend on your success to make you happy, but you can depend on your happiness to make you successful.