Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying “I will try again tomorrow.” –Mary Anne Radmacher
This seems to be my favorite quote at the moment.
Blessings.
Category: Random Thoughts
Kentucky Derby
So today is the Kentucky Derby. I have become more fascinated with it the past several years, and would like to attend one day. Won’t be today, but one day.
And, just really to dress up and wear a fascinator: A fascinator hat is a small ornamental headpiece that fits on the head using an alice-band-type base or headband or even a small comb. It is always lightweight and usually features feathers, beads or flowers.
I especially like these:
Ah, one day. Just add it to my wish list.
Happy Saturday! Happy Derby Day!
Blessings.
5 Love Languages
So the other night, David and I were watching “A Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” and someone made the comment in the movie about being married takes out the romance of the relationship. I snickered. David took offense. We have different definitions of romance, and we both realized that at that moment.
The 5 Love Languages talks about how you like/love and how your partner receives those same things. I have the book from years ago. I even got the one for parents and kids to discover how to communicate with your children.
Well, we are learning to communicate again. We are in a different place with the kids gone out of the house. We are in a different place. And, I am learning who I am again.
So, in The 5 Love Languages, you basically break down what brings you joy. Mine are receiving gifts, personal touch, acts of service, quality time, and words of affirmation. I had forgotten how important gifts are to me.
David made me a gardening bench out of pallets he found. Completely blew me away last year. (It popped up on my Facebook memories feed.)
Haven’t used it like I want to, but in the next few weeks I will be doing some yard, and gardening.
I am trying to remind myself that these are just small snippets of our personalities, and that we are really good. But I also believe that we need to grow, and adapt to not only to each other but to oneself.
More to come.
Blessings.
May 4th
It’s been a crazy week, and not feeling great. So…
Happy May the Fourth!
Blessings.
Lupus Awareness Month
May is Lupus Awareness Month. All this month, I will be promoting awareness. I will incorporate some of the things I do to get through the day, and highlight the positive and negative.
So if you would like to find out more, click here: www.lupus.org
Blessings!
Happy May Day!
One of my first memories of being in Germany is a carnival. Not sure where exactly I was, but was with my sister, and we were sitting on a bench watching kids dancing with spring wreaths on their heads.
I found this article here about May Day in Germany: German Traditions
Maifest (Mayfest) is one of mankind’s oldest traditions! It is the celebration of nature’s bright reawakening after winter’s cold darkness. The ancient pagan festival eventually took on Christian religious significance, much like Christmas. However, it is now a colorful, joyous part of history and culture in Europe! The custom of the maypole began in the tenth century, when villagers would erect a pole in the local square. They would decorate it with sausages, cakes and multicolored ribbons! The villagers would dance around the maypole, as medieval citizens believed that it would bring good luck and wealth!
I will be taking my math final tonight, so not a lot of celebrating today. But I may have a bratwurst, and a bite of chocolate?
Happy May Day!
Blessings.
Sunday Thought
“What you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Courage has genius, power and magic in it.” – Johann Woflgang von Goethe
Dreaming today.
Blessings!
Appreciation
Yesterday was Administrative Professional’s Day, and I was given a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I was blown away. I work with a wonderful group of women, who are encouraging and empowering on a daily basis.
So very thankful.
Blessings!
Baths
I love taking baths for relaxation. I used to have to have help getting in and out of the tub. My non-surgery victory lately has been I can get down into the tub and pull myself out of the tub with not one ounce of assistance.
The first time this happened I cried. I tend to leak from my eyes more often these days, but that’s okay.
Little victories.
Blessings!
Sunday Thought
“What helps me when I’m hit with anxiety is professing faith out loud: God, You are good. Faithful. Aware. On it. I place ALL my trust in You.” – Beth Moore
This week I have had more anxiety. I place it on myself. Too much to do, and not communicating. I know what my faults are. I am a perfectionist, and want to shine bright not only for myself for my workplace as well. I want us to look great. I had taken on a task, and became completely overwhelmed, and had a panic attack. I sat in my car for 35 minutes (with the air on) sweating, and head pounding, mind swirling, and in utter nauseous. Ugh.
I got up and went in, and spoke with my supervisor. She is a wonderful manager with far too much stress on herself at the moment (and of course, I feel guilty for even going to her with this), and say: “I am overwhelmed, and needed you to know.” Pretty simple, right? Hard thing to do. For me anyway. Then after getting through that, going to one of my other supervisors (I have 4), and telling her the same thing. All was good, as she was stressed as well.
We divided the work at hand, and conquered. Completed the task that needed to be done, sharing the stress of not only the work that needed to be done, but sharing with one another.
Communication is the key. No one likes to admit that we can’t do something, or that we are behind. Just talk it out. Share the misery. Ha.
I always feel better when I have shared my stress. And, I have always shared it first with God. He never fails. I do. Everyday.
Blessings.
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