I used to love the song "Brown-eyed Girl" and claim it as mine because my eyes are more brown than blue...that's for sure! But when Kelly Clarkson came out with a song about "hazel eyes"...I knew it had to be mine! (my eyes are more hazel than even brown)
It has become my current theme song, thus showing my "realist" side...
Here is a glimpse of "Behind these Hazel Eyes":
I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright
For once in my life
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be
Sewed together but so broken up inside
No I can't breathe, no I can't sleep
I'm barely hangin' on
Here I am once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you wont get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
The High Road
My last post seemed to generate more negativity than I anticipated...lol! I found myself slipping to a level that I don't wish to stoop. Therefore, I am choosing to climb above and take the high road! =D
Negative into Positive
Overheard in my office yesterday...(well not completely overheard...they were standing right at my desk looking over my shoulder!)
One rep, whom I will call Chicken Little was ranting about a company policy change. The second rep said, "Between you and my wife, I am having a hard time with all the negativity." To which Chicken Little replied adamantly, "No, seriously, I am being positive....I am positive this negative impact is going to happen!"
At this, I burst out laughing!
So do we categorize the "chicken littles" as "realists"? Or pessimists? LOL!
I am still known as a positive-believe-the-best-in-people person, despite any outside comments I have heard. Unfortunately, people like that and I don't get along too well...and end up having it all out!
(okay, okay...I am still striving for firmness with grace) =D
One rep, whom I will call Chicken Little was ranting about a company policy change. The second rep said, "Between you and my wife, I am having a hard time with all the negativity." To which Chicken Little replied adamantly, "No, seriously, I am being positive....I am positive this negative impact is going to happen!"
At this, I burst out laughing!
So do we categorize the "chicken littles" as "realists"? Or pessimists? LOL!
I am still known as a positive-believe-the-best-in-people person, despite any outside comments I have heard. Unfortunately, people like that and I don't get along too well...and end up having it all out!
(okay, okay...I am still striving for firmness with grace) =D
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Homework? This is homework?
Last night while I was helping my youngest with his Monday night homework, the instructions were to choose a word that ended in -nk, -sk, -st to fill in the blanks. Now this was pretty easy for the "mom" to help give "suggestions" to the child.
However, the last problem stumped even me. Which is hilarious and I will tell you why in a moment. The sentence was "Mom keeps papers in her _______ in her room."
What in the WORLD???? Please give me the answer, quick! LOL!
My project I tackled this weekend was sorting through all the bills/mail that accumulated since my illness this summer, not to mention all the boys' artwork and "I made this special for you, Mom" projects! I admit this is a weakness of mine, only because I have not found the best process for me. Mind you, my career is administrative, but you know how that goes....The painter's house always needs painting...etc.
Needless to say, I was a little dumbfounded when I realized the answer should be "desk". I thought, hmmm...maybe that's my solution. Get a desk, Jadee!
The old fashioned saying comes to mind here, "A place for everything and everything in its place!"
However, the last problem stumped even me. Which is hilarious and I will tell you why in a moment. The sentence was "Mom keeps papers in her _______ in her room."
What in the WORLD???? Please give me the answer, quick! LOL!
My project I tackled this weekend was sorting through all the bills/mail that accumulated since my illness this summer, not to mention all the boys' artwork and "I made this special for you, Mom" projects! I admit this is a weakness of mine, only because I have not found the best process for me. Mind you, my career is administrative, but you know how that goes....The painter's house always needs painting...etc.
Needless to say, I was a little dumbfounded when I realized the answer should be "desk". I thought, hmmm...maybe that's my solution. Get a desk, Jadee!
The old fashioned saying comes to mind here, "A place for everything and everything in its place!"
Monday, November 07, 2005
My Weekend
For the first time in a very long time, I actually feel like I had a "weekend"! Usually, there is so many things to get finished like housework, kids' homework, bills, errands, obligations that the weekend flies by and I am tired/exhausted by Monday morning.
I have to say, my new philosophy on life of taking things at a slower pace is really paying off for me. Yes, I did housework and bills, but I didn't stress myself out on obligations. Instead, I actually got out and had fun! Sometimes there are still expectations when I go out...like I have to make sure everyone is having a good time (being the social being that I am....lol) or making sure that everyone is being taken care of (being the responsible person). This weekend was different. I went out and had fun. I enjoyed my company. I got to be myself. I uncovered a deeper level of myself. Sometimes that is very scary too, because it leaves me feeling extremely vulnerable. Which is something I learned a long time ago to keep control over, but God has a way of chipping away at that stubbornness! I guess its still a part of my growth process. It was neat to share the positives of my week/weekend with my small group. We finished up the book of James, which is so packed with alot of life applications that I need to go back and reread it on my own.
I am constantly reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (NIV) Ultimately then, even when feeling vulnerable, God will walk beside me and give me strength. Therefore, I must relinquish control over all areas of my life to Him, if I want to receive the hope and a future He has planned for me. And that my friend, is a daily struggle!
I have to say, my new philosophy on life of taking things at a slower pace is really paying off for me. Yes, I did housework and bills, but I didn't stress myself out on obligations. Instead, I actually got out and had fun! Sometimes there are still expectations when I go out...like I have to make sure everyone is having a good time (being the social being that I am....lol) or making sure that everyone is being taken care of (being the responsible person). This weekend was different. I went out and had fun. I enjoyed my company. I got to be myself. I uncovered a deeper level of myself. Sometimes that is very scary too, because it leaves me feeling extremely vulnerable. Which is something I learned a long time ago to keep control over, but God has a way of chipping away at that stubbornness! I guess its still a part of my growth process. It was neat to share the positives of my week/weekend with my small group. We finished up the book of James, which is so packed with alot of life applications that I need to go back and reread it on my own.
I am constantly reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (NIV) Ultimately then, even when feeling vulnerable, God will walk beside me and give me strength. Therefore, I must relinquish control over all areas of my life to Him, if I want to receive the hope and a future He has planned for me. And that my friend, is a daily struggle!
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