Tree in Bloom...

One of my most very favorite things is my "wedding" tree, mind you, I have yet to have one of those. Which is fine by me...all in due time is my motto. And if not, no big deal either. ;) Since I was a little girl, this tree has been my everything. It is how I watch the seasons change from year to year. It is where I look for answers to lifes quandaries. It is usually my main object of focus after a good workout too...especially after a walk/run outside. Whether it is covered with snow in winter, bright orange in the fall, fully bloomed in spring, or green with summer fun, it stands tall and grounds me.

Looking at it is a way to have some quiet and time to think. I have grown older reflecting upon the past sitting beneath it and looking up through the leaves. I think it is the only thing about that connects to being a little girl with big dreams. I remember worrying about finding a career, going to college, and whether or not a long list of boys spanning many years were the "one". As I get older, I laugh thinking back on the things that used to worry me. The good thing is that in these quiet moments in my backyard, as I gaze upon my tree, I realize that everything and nothing at all has changed. I'm still the same person...looking to my tree...to offer wisdom and guidance. The only difference now is that I know and trust that everything will turn out as it should be.

On Vacation, Will Cheat..

I cheated on Vera while on vacation. I got this super cute handbag from one of my favorite shops...and it was 50% off. I mean really, could I pass that up? I think not. It was just what I needed to have a fun new thing to sport as I headed back to the office today. I have to admit, it is pretty cool returning to work on a Thursday. You have two days on and then two days off. I can handle that!!

I so needed to take some time off. I was back in action today and got so much done. It was crazy. I did a really good job prioritizing so that I just ticked things off my list one at a time. Probably because I did not have any meetings...

As the Sun Comes Up...

I am up way to early, but how can you possibly sleep when this is what greets you when you open your eyes? I am so calm. I am so relaxed. I can't even remember what I was so worried up about at work the day before last. I can't believe I almost bailed on getting away for a few days. I am so keyed up about how pretty everything is...so much so that I don't even need coffee to get perked up. I am sitting at a cute little table with a lovely view. This is my idea of a vacation - a table, a chair, a charged laptop (or journal), and new surroundings to soak in. Perfection.

Press the Hold Button...

Hello...I've waited here for you...everlong. When I get frustrated on having to wait for things...I should think about that Foo Fighters song. I love that song. It is one of my personal anthems. Problem is...I'm a 'go-to' kind of gal. I like to get things done. I like to check things off of my list. I am always 'on-it'. Although, sometimes, you have to wait on others. I have such a hard time with this. I know that patience is a virtue...that must be why it is so hard. One of my tag lines is to trust the process...but it doesn't stop me from getting all worked up.

The one thing I have to FORCE myself to remember is that no matter how much you stress or worry...things are going to happen when they are supposed to happen. I know this. Yet I still exhaust myself in trying to mitigate disaster. Darn intuition...