Happy 2014  The beginning of new dreams, wishes and doing.
I dont make resolutions but I have decided to do new things.
I always work out, so i just joined a 12 week program at the gym to change up what i do.
Im also signing up for a water color paint class.
Just looking to add new and exciting things to my life.
Also to get rid of anything not positive.

I am making a goal.  To get my home cleaned out of unnecessary clutter.
I want to be more organized and less overwhelmed.

2013 had many challenges.  Some good , some not so good.

Looking at things with a more upbeat attitude.  (at least trying haha)
Lets be creative...
good night

New Years

Happy New Year!!!
I wish for a year filled with health and love for my family and friends.
I wish for a year filled with peace and joy for everyone.

I wish for a year filled with comfort and creativity.

2014, brand new.  Wonderful time to start again.  Keeping what we love and adding more of those things that make our lives better.

To a healthy and happy new year.

It's tree night. Trimming the tree   I have pandora on new Christmas music
Some is so fun and some makes me so emotional.  Every year I get ornaments celebrating  each of my boys and our family. Even get for the dogs. It's been a great tradition.   Have a few broken ones but for the most part they're pretty much intact.
Looking at pictures and missing people. Have a painting my father did. He is no longer with us  it's amazing to me that it took till the year before his death for us to truly get close. Sad, but so wonderful.  My mom died twenty two years ago. She was my best friend. Always
She never knew my boys and that breaks my heart.
So mom, dad, I miss you both, so much
I don't know what is believable but I hope they can see us from heaven and , well wouldn't it be great...

Sometimes I forget,

Be kind, everyone is going through something.

Yesterday I felt conflicted, after hearing from the person I feel that I lost, for a moment, what I have been trying to do.  Live lightly, remember the saying that we should be kind because everyone is fighting something.

So, I learned another lesson,
Now I need to remember it.

Im a little frustrated today.  When Im trying to get something done and people dont respond right away I get a bit anxious.  Especially when they want something from me.

The older I get the less of a yes woman I become.  I guess as we age we realize that time is precious.
If you want any of my time, well you need be at the very least respectful of it.

When I was studying theater I remember waiting an hour for someone to rehearse.  I was furious
with her and with myself.  I had words with her about how she dared to keep me waiting.  Oh course, when I really looked at it I  had to ask myself why I waited.

So, to the person I am frustrated with today I say,  Im here if you want the info, if not Im going to sleep.

Soup Day

Soup day.  Long morning workout then home to make chicken soup.  I love the start of winter.
Crisp, clean air.  Snow is beautiful when it first falls.
Families in together.  Thats a great day.

I love my dogs.  Ive become a real dog person, really surprising myself.  They are pure love.

Been doing a lot of doodling lately, as soon as I figure it out Ill start posting pictures of it.
Still learning.

Just read an article about cleansing.  Not just your body but your home.
Im going to do it.  Throw out all my started but never finished projects.  I think it will help me feel 
cleansed.  No reminders of unfinished things.  No failures.  Good to start new!
I mean really, if its half knitted, sitting in a bag for two years, chances are I wont finish it.  Ive
already moved on to something else.

By the way, my soup came out delicious!!!

Day 2

Not much time to work on my blog today.   I worked on my art journaling a little and cleaned up. One of those days.
Still trying to figure this out.
Carol