Pondering

Thinking a little today. Wondering if there is an ultimate answer to any of the random, thwarted questions in life. Are we even supposed to know the answers?

I know that in situations in life, certain criteria must be met in order to complete a formulated plan. In those cases, answers may or may not be reached. In those cases, the answer comes as you embark on the journey that will ensue once you've made your decision. In this case? Things SUCK. In these cases, I've found that you must always go with your first instinct. It may not be the most logical choice.. or the easiest. But, first instincts are almost always right (unless you're drunk..in that case, please refrain from doing anything that the phrase "hold my beer and watch this" precedes).

I know all of that sounds jumbled up. Let me see if I can elaborate in an easier manner...
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..nope. I can't dumb it down without sounding.. dumb.

So, let me just say this: If you're faced with a decision that will most certainly affect a key point in your life..and you find yourself in the pit of uncertainty. Go with your heart. That one, still, small voice in your head that tells you, "this is the way it's supposed to be."

Indeed, it may NOT turn out how you expected..and you may get bit in the process.. but in the end.. you've got to be happy. You've got to be able to sleep at night. And, as long as you've followed your heart..and can attest to the fact that you gave it your all.. there is nothing left to question. Nothing left to deliberate on.

..make sure it's the still, small voice.. not the erratic, deep, growl that you follow... I can't be responsible for what happens in that circumstance.

Of Men And Mouses

Anytime I think of Man/Mouse, my mind instantly resorts to the Tom & Jerry episode where Jerry's nephew, Nibbles, asks himself: "Are you a man, or a mouse? You are a Mouse!" This little dude was fierce. Ever thought about that? Ever thought about mice, or chihuahuas or other smaller entities that have practically no fear? They think they are the biggest, baddest things on the Planet! Kids are the same way (the small humans, not the baby goats).

What are we dealing with here? Is it the self deluded idea that they are the world's greatest ninjas? Is it optimism? Is it naivety? Or is it a subconscious need to self mutilate? Think about this little guy. Watch that cartoon! He doesn't care! Who has the problem with his "no fear" attitude? Uncle Jerry, that's who! Heck!..at one point, he even captivates Tom's disbelief for a moment. Tom can NOT figure out what this little kid mouse is doing; just marching up to him and calling "attack!"

The element of surprise is very useful in some situations. But, bravery should not be overlooked. Nibbles actually THINKS he has a chance to whoop Jerry's butt!
Yeah, maybe I'm bored.. I'm blogging about a Tom & Jerry cartoon... I'm picking apart a child's show. But.. I think there's something to be said for those smaller bad boys. The ones who have no fear, regardless of the reason (or maybe I just wanted a reason to post this cute picture).



Victim By Association

These are the most annoying people EVER. You all know who I'm talking about. The people that feel as if they have become a victim of a situation just because they know, or are associated with, the person who is actually dealing with the issue. They inch into a closer relationship with the actual victim during the course of the situation and develop a sense of attack by their own choice. What does this benefit/prove? Are things THAT easy for you in life? That you have to look around you and find situations that can assist you in losing sleep?

OH...the humor in the situation. Drama is one thing.. physical pain and suffering is another. Maybe one day you'll suffer from a case of sympathy hemorrhoids.

That's all I have to say about that!



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Watch where you put your wenis

What in the world is the deal with the elbow? I mean really. Let's talk about this.

I didn't, until recently, know that there was a name for the skin that covers the elbow. It's known as the "Wenis" (Insert laughter here). Well, how odd is this body part? You can't really feel it when something happens to it. You can pull that skin and twist it, bite it and contort it beyond reason. No pain.

Haul off and bump that bad boy on the corner of a desk and you'll know it (as well as everyone else around you). It's NOT funny, my friend. It's painful. Who named this the "funny" bone? Must have been a smart one! I mean, I get it.. it's the distal end of the Humerus bone.. so yes.. I understand. Humerus = Funny. Got it.
But dang it! That's not funny!

A Tribute

Honest. Always thinking. Priceless. Painfully beautiful. You're my dream.

Best friend. Intense. Random. Truthful. Happy to be yours. Diamond in the rough. Always there. Yours forever.

My life. Indescribable. Charming. Heartbeat. Amazing. Everything I need. Love.

Life. Or Something Like It..(Part 2)

I had a pretty good reaction to the first post.. so here are a few more. I found an amazing site that has these and I had to share the ones that made me laugh. So, these aren't mine. But man, they are spot on!

1. Put bread in toaster- Not toasted. Put bread in toaster again- Charcoal.
2. Laying in bed texting, drop the phone on your face.
3. Can't find mouse cursor on the screen. Violently attack mouse.
4. Phone has low battery.. phone has enough battery to remind you every three minutes.
5. 15,000 tabs open. Can't figure out which on the sound is coming from.

Ok.. reading that website: 2 things happened. #1- I almost passed out from lack of oxygen due to laughing and #2- I was inspired to try it myself. So, here are some of my original thoughts in a similar format.

1. Someone sends you a text, you call them- No answer. Two seconds after you hang up, you get a text from them.
2. Yawn + Hiccup. Enough said.
3. Good sugar from your sweet doggie. Doggie licks his butt.
4. Eat popcorn. Spend the rest of the day finding kernels in your teeth.
5. Try to make funny one-liners. Not funny.

Ok.. so that didn't work out as well as I had planned. But, hey! It gave me something to do for a little while. Which means, I now have to get back to work and play catch up.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend with lots of laughs and priceless memories! Or, for those of you who would rather NOT remember this time in your life... drink up!

Attitude

So, I know I've been slacking on my blogging lately. But, I don't feel the need to write every single day. I write when it hits me. Kinda like a boomerang. A big, speeding, boomerang.

Today, I've had a few things that have crossed my path. I have a few people in my life that are dealing with things; they are not particularly struggling, but they are definitely looking for guidance in one way or the other. So, at lunch I was thinking..

If life is, indeed what we make it.. then why do things (that ultimately don't matter) affect us to the point of creating a disturbance in our regular life cycle? Lose sleep, eat differently, change our daily regimen, snap at people around us because we are stressed.. What do those things profit us? None of those things make a difference in the outcome of the situation we are dealing with. All we can do is play on the one string we have. .. that's our Attitude. 

"I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and

90 percent how I react to it.

And so it is with you...we are in charge of our attitudes."

-Charles Swindoll

Attitude gets a bad rep. When someone hears the term "attitude" they automatically think of a negative reaction. "She's got a bad attitude" , "I sure wish he would change his attitude" , "Your attitude STINKS"

Webster's Dictionary defines attitude as:

a mental position with regard to a fact or state.

It is up to us how as to how we allow our attitude to define us. Negative thoughts and words get the most attention. We never hesitate to complain about a bad day. We want people to KNOW when life has peed in our Cheerios.

How many times do you hear someone say something GREAT has happened to them!? Usually when something great has actually happened... yeah, I know. But what about the greatness in the fact that you woke up with another day to live? The greatness of having people that love you or being able to go to work. Where are the words and praises when we haven't had a bad day? Maybe it's not GREAT.. but it's better than most.

I think I am going to make a point to express to someone on a daily basis, how my day has been. If it's bad.. then it's bad.. but if it's just a normal day?.. That's GREAT! I challenge you to keep a mental note (or a physical calendar for those of you that need proof) of your daily life. Do it for two weeks. Everyday.. put a plus or a minus. At the end of those two weeks, see how you stack up.

If you have more pluses than minuses? Then your attitude should be a constant reminder to people that you are happy.

If you have more minuses than pluses? Then, praise God for the pluses and see if there's something you can do to change that pattern..

If you have all minuses and not a single plus?  I'll pray for you.. and I have a number for a good doctor that you may want to see.

Hey. At least you're not this guy..