HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hello,

I'm don't expect to get on the computer tomorrow so while I have the time I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving...and to let you know some of the things I'm grateful for

This year I'm most grateful for the light on my path....God doesn't give us a clear path with overwhelming light. He likes to give us a rocky path with as little light as possible, so that we can't rely on him to help us make the decisions we need to make. He helped me this year, before I could even ask for it, He lit my path not before I took a step, but as my foot was coming down...and sometimes, He just picked me up and did all the walking. I'm still struggling with somethings, but I know that God is with me on this journey and I'm truly Thankful for that.


What are you thankful for?

Dedication to you!!!!

This is one of my favorite songs from the WICKED soundtrack...it's the story of the witches of OZ. Before and somewhat after the arrival of Dorothy. This is a song that Glinda and Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west) sing together. And I wanted to dedicate it to those of you in my life who've made an impact on me...here it is.





GLINDA

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:


Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good


ELPHABA

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:

Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:


GLINDA

Because I knew you:


BOTH

I have been changed for good


ELPHABA

And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for


GLINDA

But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share


BOTH

And none of it seems to matter anymore


GLINDA (ELPHABA)

Like a comet pulled (Like a ship blown)
From orbit as it (Off it's mooring)
Passes a sun, like (By a wind off the)
A stream that meets (Sea, like a seed)
A boulder, half-way (Dropped by a)
Through the wood (Bird in the wood)


BOTH

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better?


GLINDA

And because I knew you:


ELPHABA

Because I knew you:


BOTH

Because I knew you:
I have been changed


For Good.

Have you ever thought...

about words and phrases we use and where they came from?



We go along through life saying things to each other, some are considered respectful, others not so much...but have we ever actually thought about them.



Most "bad" or Cuss words are words turned around to be used as an insult, some are just strange...anyway, below I'm going to list some words that I've questioned, see if you've ever questioned them too. If I don't list a word you think I should let me know. As I find new words to question I will update this post....but for now here they are (yes cuss words will be listed..you have been warned)





You're Welcome (something you say after being told Thank You)



Your Highness...I like this one, but it took me forever to realize exactly what people were saying



Ass...it's a donkey how'd it become my butt?



shut up....i can understand the shut part...but what about the up?



make out...hummm, okay?

Why do I have to keep having this Conversation

With a new job comes new people, new attitudes, new (old) conversations and new adjustments.
This job is no different. When I start a new job, I sometimes sit back and try to figure people out (like at Disney) but other times I put myself out there not knowing what to expect. Over time I start to get comfortable and my personality sets in, I've stated on this blog before that I have no tolerance for stupidity and I tend to be a quiet person. I don't have to be the center of attention and frankly I can be in a room with someone and not feel obliged to talk to them. Not because I don't like them, but because if I'm in my own head space, that's where I want to be. I'm a multi-tasker, I can do one thing and be thinking about 25 other things at the same time. My mind is always running and when it's running I'm usually not looking to have a conversation with someone else.
I honed this talent the last time I worked in Downtown LA, for most of my time with that company I sat by myself and there were days when I was in the office completely alone. I didn't talk to anyone then and I found that over time I couldn't wait for the noise to die down so that I could be alone. So that I could think, work, just be. I escape in my head and it leads me down different paths. Sometimes I make plans, sometimes I pray, sometimes I reminisce about good times that I've had with good friends.
I'm saying all this because my boss said that she's getting complaints from co-workers that I have a bad attitude. She knows that I like to be quiet sometimes (some of the other people I work with are the exact opposite). They think that because I'm not talking to them that I'm giving attitude. They think because when they ask me a question and I give them the truth that I'm being a bitch. I don't like to sugar coat and I don't have to talk to them.
I was really angered because the person I know complained is my boss' best friend. I've had conversations with him and frankly I'd rather not speak to him about much. He's condescending and "above" it all. When you ask him a question he gives attitude...but still can't help you. I don't complain because I don't feel that there's anything to complain about. I just keep to myself and I don't talk to him. But apparently he feels the need to complain about me. The truth is this, sometimes people need to look at themselves too. I look at myself all the time, I know that I give attitude, I know when I give attitude, but I also know that sometimes, no matter what you say to people or how you say it, they are going to get offend just because you are the one saying it to them.
I'm tired of having to explain myself to people, I don't ask them to explain themselves to me, I don't ask them to cater to me, why are they asking me to do that to them. I talk people at face value and try not to prejudge them based on what other people say. I like to use my own experiences and give people the benefit of the doubt. I try not to step on any toes or rule out any suggestions, but that doesn't go both ways and I'm tired of everyone thinking I'm a bitch when all I want and need is to be in my own space.

Dinner With Friends

So, tonight I'm at the Blackstead house having dinner. Amber, Paul, Mike (Paul's best friend), Laura (Amber's mom), David (Paul's dad) and I all sat down to Bar B Que Tri Tip, Parmesan potatoes, baked beans and Lemon Squares for dessert. The food was really good, Paul grilled the meat and Laura made everything else. We ate around the table and had good conversation.

I love coming over to their house for dinner. It's always a good time with good food and you never know when you are actually going to go home, if you're going to watch a movie or play Guitar Hero. No matter if it's BBQ, roast or orange chicken and potato salad, we always eat well and have a blast.
My favorite meal that Amber cooks is her version of Orange Chicken and fresh made Potato Salad. I don't know how she makes it but I know it's good and after a while I start to crave it. And then I have to give her a call and ask if (or more like when) she'll make it for me again. When her mom's in town, there's always an unspoken guarantee that there will be some kind of fresh homemade sweets in the house. YUMMY!
If you've gone to the link to see my Idaho trip pics then you've seen who all of these people are. When we get together we have fun and laugh alot. Mike and I don't see each other very often so when we get together we act like complete morons and Amber always gives us the O.M.G. look when she thinks we have gotten out of hand. I think that Mike is used to getting that look from all his antics with Paul. But I only get these looks when Mike's around....so yeah, it's all his fault. David is well, he's David...he is tough to crack but when you get used to him, if you can, he's a crack up. His humor is dry and most times you think he's mad at you, but he's not that's just who he is. Laura is nice and she likes everyone (almost), she always gives people the benefit of the doubt and she puts up with all of us crazies and she makes good food.
Anyway, days or nights at the Blackstead are good times. The boys love cars and the girls love talking while we watch the boys work on cars. And I love the dogs...well I love one and I like the other one. She's not really a dog, she's just weird. But, I digress...nevermind...I'll end this post on that thought. Until Next Time...

WICKED!!!!

This past weekend, my friend Amber, my brother and I went to see WICKED at the Pantages theater in Hollywood. So, I thought I would give you a review of the show and tell you about my experience.
First of all, the theater is beautiful, if you like old Hollywood art and history then you have to visit this place. I can only assume that it was renovated prior to this revival of Broadway shows having long engagements in Hollywood theaters. It takes you back to when men wore suits and women knew that dressing up didn't involve jeans and a cute shirt. It was a fabulous place to see a fabulous show.
WICKED is the untold story of the witches from the Wizard of Oz, we see them all Glinda, the Wicked Witch of the West and the Wicked Witch of the East and how their lives were all tangled together and ultimately "wrapped up" when Dorothy and Toto came to town. It takes place in Oz, of course, where there are talking animals, a road made out of yellow brick, a university called SHIZ and of course a Wonderful Wizard.
I do have to say that the musical is based on a book written by Gregory Maguire in 1996. I tried very hard to read this book in it's entirety but after three attempts (the last two i didn't even get as far as the first) I gave up. But I didn't have to read the books to understand what was going on in the musical. In fact, from what I read in the books, the show explained it better anyway.
The outlying set was really mechanical, but if you know anything from the book you understand that it is set is the clock of the time dragon (which in the books, tells the truth of all things, but isn't featured in the musical). There are bright shiney lights all around the set, but they aren't always on, though they'll blind you when they do come on. The costumes, are great they're kinda funky, but you have to expect that, you're in OZ, And the animals talk...they are flying monkeys and yes the Wicked Witch of the West is green.
The truth of the story is simply this... "are we born wicked or is wickedness thurst upon us?". We see the Wicked Witch, whose name is Elphaba, and how she grows thru college and how she comes to be what we see in the Classic tale "The Wizard of Oz". But there's always another side to everyside, and ultimately you see that that tale is just a retelling from someone on the outside trying to look in. You'll laugh, smile and if you're anything like me you'll cry a bit. you'll be moved by the friendships. disgusted by the lies and inspired by the music. The singing is fantastic...and I saw the show with Elphaba's standby actress (the lead wasn't in) she rocked the house...then brought it down.
If you've never seen a musical then I suggest that you go see this one, it's 2 hours long, but it doesn't feel that way and the close of the first act will truly take your breathe away. The only thing is that production on this show stops in January, so if you have the time go....

I know I didn't say much, but I don't want to give the story away and I fear that if I get into the story I'll let something slip. Okay, well here's something...it starts in OZ after Dorothy and the Wizard leave and the story is told in flashback.

Thought for the day

Sometimes we find things around us to distraction us from what we want, need or have to do. It's easy if you have a demanding career, a family, an active social life or even just lots of shows saved on TiVO! But think about what you really want to accomplish, either for yourself or for others...whether it's a goal previously set or just a whim. Sometimes it's good to just sit and put things into perspective and see how your life's going. See where you've come from and how that has changed or empowered you in the now.

I've been thinking back about the last year of my life and wondering how I came to be where I am. I know that it's all God cause if you had asked me a year ago what I would have been doing now, I probably wouldn't have had an answer for you. A year ago, I was working with kids, loving the job, the students, the teachers, the parents...even most of my co-workers. But the boss who ran the show, were jerks, who didn't and don't understand that sometimes you have to help your employees run a successful program instead of doing your best to make their lives miserible. When a pro gram has recooped 95 percent of their budget in the first 3 months of the year then you have to look and say why, how and who is making this happen. It was a team effort with the support of great parents, but ultimately because of one persons bias it is doomed to fail.

I got out of that job and moved on the another, one that started out as promising and was until I had to face the fact that I wasn't happy. The situation, in my eyes, was getting bleak and there was really nothing I could do about it. I took the job as an out of my previous job and for a while it work and I enjoyed but when I really sat down to look at yself I realized I wasn't happy. Once I finally admitted that to myself, God dropped my current job in my lap. I'm happy here, so far so good. I have no complaints. I'm learning new things and ways to look at the world around me.

The truth is that God put me in these three jobs and situations because I had something to learn and I have. I've seen, heard and experienced different things in each place, so my learning has been vastly different, but learn I have...mostly about myself, and how I should treat others....how to understand further how other people behave and why they do so. Lastly, especially in my last job, I learn patience...on many different levels. I'm glad for the experiences and the people I've met along the way... and now that I'm in a new place I can't wait to see what God has instore for me.

I' have a problem...

I'm addicted to the television show "The West Wing", now most of you probably know that the show went off the air about 2 years ago...but what you may not know is that it's in syndication and is run like four times a day on Bravo. So last week the show started over from the beginning and I set my DVR to record it. I always liked the show when it was originally airing, but I have ADD and either life got vivid or I found something else to watch, I turned my back on it. But I'm watching again and I CAN'T stop.

I watch it in the morning and...I'm hopeless. It's ridiculous, I'm nuts. it's so bad that I don't want to watch the other show that are recorded on the DVR and even when I'm bored instead of watching the other shows I re-watch West Wing Episodes....I've even put off watching Star Trek: TNG, which is like my second favorite show of all time. I just don't know what to do with myself. I have been forcing myself to watch other shows so that I can leave WW to my Saturday mornings in bed, but it's not working too well, jeez, what am I going to do!

What I believe

Let me tell you something about myself.



I'm a democrat
I believe in a woman's right to choose
I believe that a gay couple should have rights like any other, but not so sure that marriage is the answer
I believe the war in Iraq is wrong
I believe that everyday my fellow Americans are being killed for a war motivated by revenge and the control of oil.
I believe that the President elected by our country 8 years ago was never allowed to take the oath of office.
I believe that I am a victim, as a citizen, of the power of rich families with historic legacies and how they operate like I don't exist.
I believe that no child left behind doesn't work.
I believe that we are in a place in this country where we have lost not only the respect of the world around us, but the respect we used to have for ourselves.
I believe that we need a change
I believe that I am a 'real' citizen of this country and that Sarah Palin made us look stupider in the last 2 1/2 months then W. did this whole year
I believe that with what happened yesterday there is still hope to hold on to
I believe that ignorance is still rampant in this country and will be because there are some people who aren't willing to listen with respect or step outside their box
I believe that I have seen history
I believe that God is in control....and so should you.

The Election

I know that I haven't spoken about the election very much, in fact I only mentioned it once. But now that it's all said I done I'm going to give my opinion about what has transpired over this past year.
I have been raised a Democrat, my parents have always been the type to voice their opinions about the state of the country and we've always had discussions, as a family, about how we feel things are headed. We try to see who can make the best impact for our nation and which candidate would do the best job. This election was no different, but it was, at least for me. For African American people in this country this election was important but I also think it was tricky. Before Mr Obama was even a real candidate I heard a woman on TV say he wasn't black enough, because his mother was white and he was raised by his white grandparents and that black he's father was from African, he could not be truly classified as an African American. Of course there are lots of people who where going to vote for him because he's brown. Hey, that's there choice, but I wanted to know the man and how he thought.
I never really cared for Hilary Clinton, and although I love her husband, there was always something about her that put me off, but I did and still do think that Bill would be an AWESOME first man! I never felt connected to her. On the flip side, I never felt connected to any of the Republican candidates.
John McCain, although he did suffer as a P.O.W. for this country, wasn't in touch with me. I can't trust a man to take my needs and concerns seriously if he's never had to deal with them. Yes, I'm talking about living paycheck to paycheck as appose to not really having to check your bank account and worrying about losing your house and being put on the street, cause you don't have 11 (more or less) other ones to live in. And as a 29 year old woman, I don't think that this man from my grandmother's generation can really understand what I see and go through.
I knew that to be true when he picked Gov. Palin to be his running mate. As a woman, I was shocked and disappointed that this woman was given the national stage to parade around on like the perfect wife and mother. I was irritated that she was thought to be more of a mother to her pregnant teenager daughter then other women in the same position. And frankly, I was offended when during her debate she wanted to talk to the "real" American people and ended up sounding like an uneducated idiot. I'm a real American, but I don't speak that way and maybe she means that real Americans aren't really intelligent but rednecks...and if that's true then she just blew off every one else in this country.
There are reasons why people vote the way they do, but I voted my heart. I heard this man speak, he was consistent, warm and thoughtful. He didn't try to hide behind things that happened 40 years ago and he didn't shy away from the hard stuff. I honestly feel that he conducted himself in outstanding fashion, in such away that every American, not only blacks, should be proud of.

Do I believe that he can change this country around, yes, but he's going to have a hell of a time wading through the muck and myer left by W. The bad thing is that I don't think the country will give him enough time to clean up the mess, remember it took 8 years to get this deep, it's gonna take at least 8 more to clean it up.
At this point I am hopeful for the future, I am hopeful for our country and I'm hopeful for the world. And I pray not only for the safety of President Elect Obama and his family, but also that our current president won't do anything else to sabotage the White House and our nation before we square off and kick him out!

Twilight

Okay , I mentioned before that I read this book series this past summer, well I loved it and the only reason I found the books was because of the movie. Now, at first I thought the trailer looked stupid but after reading the books and whose going to be on the soundtrack and seeing like 5 different trailers, I'm completely excited about it. In fact I'm so excited that every time I see a new trailer or commercial I get even more excited.

I only know two people who have actually read the book (twilight) and a ton of others who want to read it...so I have a question. Who wants to go see the movie.

With less than a month away (22 days to be exact) til opening weekend, we are running out of time to make good plans to see this movie. Honestly I would love to see it on opening weekend but I'm not trying to beat up anyone. I enjoy my movie experiences way too much for me to see it with a 100 screaming teenage girls and their screaming middle-aged moms (check out the twilight moms website, they're out there). So I might wait and go the week after opening, but I'm excited and if anyone wants to go see it with me. Let me know I'll be there!

My New Job

Hey, i thought i'd come by and let everyone know how my new job was going. i've been at this new place for three days (my first day was friday). i'm now working in downtown la in a law firm (which i won't name here). it's great, closer to home and i can car pool with my mom so that i don't have to pay for parking.
i'm now working in a field called "office services". currently i'm the person in charge of hospitality services. basically, i'm in charge of making sure the 3 kitchens are fully stocked at all times and setting up and breaking down conference rooms before and after meetings. it sounds easy and honestly once you know what you are doing it is, but it's been difficult at times, especially yesterday, when i had to run around trying to find things that weren't where they should be. then restocking everyone cause, as it turned out, no one had done that in a while.
today was a much better, i was on top of stuff and i figure that tomorrow will be even better so that by this time next week i will be able to fly through the day without any worries and will maybe be able to start training and learning other office service duties.

i'm enjoying the job! i work in a law firm so people are professional and they mind their own business, i'm not worried about other people i can just do what i need to do. best part, i'm not standing in the sun talking to rude and uncurtieous people anymore and i can take a break when i really need to, and not worry about the fact that the work's not getting done. the job can be demanding, i see that, but it'll only get bad if i'm not doing what i'm supposed to do. if i stay on top of my work, then i'll be fine....honestly i'm not worried about it at all.
working in an air conditioned building is fantastic....let me tell you!


so basically so far so good...if there's anything else, i'll let you know. And to answer your question, i'm not sad that i left Disney, i was ready to go, just sad that i left good people in that same sad situation. Disney was the means to an end so i can take it for that, it was a special time cause i met great people but as a job it kinda sucked

the picture below...

is of the two brothers from a band called Tokio Hotel. They are a German Band, that I first saw on the MTV Music Video Awards...I thought he was a she but then he started talking.

I put this picture up simply to get a response from people. Thanks for playing along.


Kristi don't worry, I'd never heard of them before September. You're not out of the loop

Dont Buy Cheap Stuff

A couple of months ago my dad came into my bathroom and saw that our toilet seat was broken. So he went out and bought us a new one (from like the liquor store down the hill). Well it sucks, and low and behold, when you buy cheap things they brake. That's what happened to the "new" cheap toilet seat! After about two months it's now broken. The first seat lasted for over two years...this one only lasted two months.
I told my mom when he got it, that it was cheap....didn't fit and terrible to put on the actual toilet. And, in fact, the seat actually broke after about a week and a half! Now I have to go buy a new one, when I wasn't complaining about the original to begin with. (Neither one of us, my bro or I, were complaining about it). Anyway, all this to say, don't buy cheap stuff, it sucks!

the possibilities

READ THE PREVIOUS POST BEFORE READING THIS ONE!

Okay, so I said I was really excited about the new job I have...there are tons of reasons I'm excited. I get to wear normal clothes for one (i do have to wear a company shirt 4 days a week, but other than that I get to dress myself). I can wear jewelry and actually act like a normal person instead of a perfect person (as expected sometimes). I'm just excited of the new possibilities in front of me. And not having to stifle myself creatively anymore. I'm also very excited about being able to use my hands for more than punching a computer screen. That will be exciting.
I might sound crazy but that's okay. I'm starting to feel free!

Goodbyes and Hellos

This post may surprise everyone (well at least those who don't already know). I have always painted the picture of my job at Disney as being "rosey", and it has been. I really like being there overall, but over time things have become extremely tedious, the biggest of these being the amount of money I make, the second being the constant abuse I take from inconsiderate guests. Other than those two things I really enjoy the job.
This week, I was called and pretty much offered a new job at a Law firm downtown, more hours, more money, closer to home and I think a better fit and opportunity for me at this stage in my life. So, I took it and in two weeks I will no longer be an employee of the Disney Company. When things first started happening on Tuesday evening, I was very hesitant about it all, but when I woke up on Wednesday morning I was relieved and calm. I knew/know God is in control of this situation. And, without going into detail, I know that this whole thing is an answer to a silent prayer.
So, I wanted to share my Good news with you all, because that's what I do. I will now be able to live comfortably and not have to stay at home and not enjoy my life simply because I can only afford to put gas in my car. I believe that God placed me at Disney in order to learn somethings about myself that I can use in my future and I have learned alot. I'm so excited about my new place, that I can't forget to be "here" in the current place. I'm ready to move on and that's exciting.
I probably won't post more about this until I start the new job. By then you might not be able to shut me up!

Pearl Jam, My Neighborhood and Memories

This has been a bittersweet week for me. My friend Annisa's father passed away and I went to the memorial service (Rosary) on Thursday night. I hadn't seen her father in a couple of years and hadn't seen her mother or brothers for even longer.
I saw them Thursday and it was an eye opener. Her brother Gabby, who's taking their father's death very hard, had some really nice things to say. Memories, that I remember, but with his perspective. I realized how much apart of the family I was for a time, and how much I missed them all since I've haven't been around.
Annisa's other brother Juanito (Juana, as I used to call him), is a different story. You know that person that will always give you butterflies...he's it for me. I realized on Thursday that, he was the first person that I ever really fell in love with and even after all this time, he still has a place in my heart. Don't get me wrong, there was never a relationship and there were many of us infatuated with him at the time and he's a bug ho. But it didn't matter, there was a time that I remember only having eyes for him.
The memorial service was sad (but I'm going to write about that in another post) until Annisa's uncle got up to say somethings...that's when a tear came to my eye. I remember some of the things he talked about, we all had a special time with Juan (who i called dad or pop). I didn't know many people there, but I could relate to what was said cause I had the same experiences with him as others did. He was a wonderful man, but I do believe he was heartbroken, he never showed it though. I will always remember going to Magic Mountain with him and the way he wanted to ride everything....he face was lit up like a kids and we had a great time. That was a fun day that I won't forget.


I was driving through my neighborhood the other day with the window down. There's something about a familiar smell that brings memories flooding back into your mind. That's what happened. I have issues with my neighborhood. I'd like to move away, but for now this is where I am and i can except that but I felt a longing for my neighborhood that I hadn't felt in a long time. Now, when I say my neighborhood I don't mean where my house is, I mean my old stomping grounds of Boyle Heights, where I went to school where I walked to the park and my grandma's house. Walking for High School to my house in the summer's slowly but surely losing friend's as we came to their houses and finally ended up by myself. Waiting for the bus by the Jack in the Box or going to Maria's house on the bus (and letting myself in with my key). Going from Light and Life to Evergreen Park and back. Walking to the market from my grandma's house and back.
It was nice to remember those things and to look at this place that I've started to feel so uncomfortable with with fond eyes. I do miss my neighborhood, the way it used to be when I lived in it. Before life took me to other places. Boyle Heights will always have a special fond place in my heart.


Pearl Jam....my favorite band! The first album I ever bought with my own money was Pearl Jam's debut album Ten...it was awesome and I listened to it all the time. I remember my dad wanting to hear it...I think he was surprised that bought a tape (it was a tape) but a "rock" band. Cause my previous taste in music was New Kids on the Block! (don't hate). Anywho, I loved them and their music and when the grunge argument of who's better Nirvana or Pearl Jam, I was firmly on the PJ side of it.
I bought their CD's after ten, most disappeared, my brother ruined my ten CD and never replaced it, but because of sites like you tube I can listen to them whenever I want! I love youtube! And I love Pearl Jam. If you don't know who they are...listen to the song Black off the album Ten....it's my favorite song of all time. ALL TIME. It's lovely and it's what made me fell in love with Eddie Vedders voice.



Enjoy!

Life is short, precious and once, don't take that for granted!
I watched a man have a seizure today, I watched him fall and lay rolling around on the ground trying to breathe! I also saw the aftermath when he attempted to "walk it off" (I guess). In that moment I felt so hopeless, so helpless, there was nothing I could do, my natural instinct to run over and help was thwarted by the rules of my job and in truth, what would I have done?
Nothing really, I don't know how to handle that situation so in my ignorance I probably would have hurt him or myself. Over the last few weeks, I've been trying to find some prospective on life and I think after searching it landed in front of me today.
Life is short and we let the meaningless get in the way to much sometimes. Forgiveness isn't so much for the other but for you. Love should be shared with all and happiness is contagious, so spread it. Don't take those around you for granted and love those who make it hard to love. Remember the person you hate could care less, that hatred is your burden not theirs, let it go.

Until Next Time...

Free Flow

Open your eyes to the sky above you and listen to the rain fall,


Sometimes you've got to pick yourself up and make the changes you need to make to get by


I've walked a long time to get what I want and still I have to walk more for it to be in my reach


Cherish your life, cause when it's gone it's gone...time is precious life is wonderful.


Watch the wind blow the trees


Watch the people go by, take time to watch life...then take time to live it.


There is always a time to sit back and enjoy what the hard work brings...don't let it pass you


Find the music of your heart, the soundtrack of your life and move with it.


No, let it move you


Remind yourself those who don't have but don't become disillusioned.


There's a plan in place that we can't see but if we don't do our part we will never find what's in store


Make mistakes....learn from them....learn from others....learn!


As we are reminded everyday....life is short, so don't let it pass you by....live it!