day 273...
"Death is nothing at all. It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.
Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you, and the old life
that we lived so fondly together is untouched,
unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort,
without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.
All is well."
(St. Augustine)
<3JB
9.28.2012
it's about family and i love my family...
day 272...
...we all know how i feel about my family, and now lets ice the cake when it comes to family...a few quotes about some of the best people in my life, who happen to be my family and my heart...
"...“You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood. Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family members can be your best friends, you know. And best friends, whether or not they are related to you, can be your family.” (Trenton lee Scott)
...“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching -- they are your family.
(Jim Butcher)
“That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable.”
― Deb Caletti
<3 GC
...we all know how i feel about my family, and now lets ice the cake when it comes to family...a few quotes about some of the best people in my life, who happen to be my family and my heart...
"...“You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood. Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family members can be your best friends, you know. And best friends, whether or not they are related to you, can be your family.” (Trenton lee Scott)
...“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching -- they are your family.
(Jim Butcher)
“That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable.”
― Deb Caletti
<3 GC
9.27.2012
...i'm sorry it is 1990 & the best of bayside just showed up...
day 271...
...now those were the days saturday morning cartoons, ohh & wait saved by the bell...where zack morris would greet you with some crazy scheme, jessie spano would be freaking out about some grade, ac slater would be pumpin' some iron, lisa turtle would be shopping, kelly kapowoski would be cheering & choosing between ac & zack, and screech powers would be playing with bugs or kevin, his robot...and of course mr. belding would be catching zack red handed only to scold him & then teach him a valuable lesson...where valley was their biggest rival, spending the summer working was at the beach, where high school projects were always fun, every time you attended a dance you went with one of your best friends...& no matter what you needed or what kind of trouble you got into, sitting with your group of friends at the Max would solve anything & everything...now bayside that is where it was at...so to all my friends who took a minute, hour, or several hours to watch saved by the bell, i know what you are thinking, why can't they make shows like that anymore; because it was so good (& yes i still watch reruns...)
welcome to bayside...
(ps this does not do saved by the bell justice...but it is ohh so good)...
umm of course...i'm so excited -->
listen to your friends from bayside, no hope with dope...
tori spelling hangs out with the gang...
as the zack/kelly & ac/jessie world turns...
**i know i could have kept going...
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...now those were the days saturday morning cartoons, ohh & wait saved by the bell...where zack morris would greet you with some crazy scheme, jessie spano would be freaking out about some grade, ac slater would be pumpin' some iron, lisa turtle would be shopping, kelly kapowoski would be cheering & choosing between ac & zack, and screech powers would be playing with bugs or kevin, his robot...and of course mr. belding would be catching zack red handed only to scold him & then teach him a valuable lesson...where valley was their biggest rival, spending the summer working was at the beach, where high school projects were always fun, every time you attended a dance you went with one of your best friends...& no matter what you needed or what kind of trouble you got into, sitting with your group of friends at the Max would solve anything & everything...now bayside that is where it was at...so to all my friends who took a minute, hour, or several hours to watch saved by the bell, i know what you are thinking, why can't they make shows like that anymore; because it was so good (& yes i still watch reruns...)
welcome to bayside...
(ps this does not do saved by the bell justice...but it is ohh so good)...
**i know i could have kept going...
<3 br="br" mt="mt">
9.26.2012
...don't sweat the small stuff...
day 270
...& it is ALL small stuff...they were not kidding...
remember the book (i have to admit it, i never actually read it; but it looked quite good)...anyways...
...so today my phone broke, i know shocker considering i had zack morris' version when he was a freshman at bayside...or rather ihave had a blackberry; & remember i was a total fan of my little crackberry & then it decides it doesn't want to exist in my life any more so it is finished...well guess what...my phone broke at 11:00ish am & i didn't have a phone until 8:30ish pm...& i survived...& it wasn't the end of the world...
...in the last few years, and last few days...phones breaking, catching a red light, standing a few more minutes in a line, or pretty much anything in the grand scheme of things...means absolutely nothing when you take in to perspective what life is really about...
...it is about holding on to someone so they never feel alone, it is about seeing the faces of loved ones that surround you, it is about saying, "i love you, thank you, & i'm sorry" because you can...it is about appreciating every moment & loving every minute no matter what...it is about never taking time for granted...it is about being there & showing up...it is about the people that God placed in your life that make the moments...
...it is not about the small stuff...that mean nothing when you look at the big picture...so stop sweating about what you will eat, or what you will wear; or this or that...just stop sweating & enjoy what it's REALLY all about...
...“therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?..." (mt. 6:25)
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...& it is ALL small stuff...they were not kidding...
remember the book (i have to admit it, i never actually read it; but it looked quite good)...anyways...
...so today my phone broke, i know shocker considering i had zack morris' version when he was a freshman at bayside...or rather i
...in the last few years, and last few days...phones breaking, catching a red light, standing a few more minutes in a line, or pretty much anything in the grand scheme of things...means absolutely nothing when you take in to perspective what life is really about...
...it is about holding on to someone so they never feel alone, it is about seeing the faces of loved ones that surround you, it is about saying, "i love you, thank you, & i'm sorry" because you can...it is about appreciating every moment & loving every minute no matter what...it is about never taking time for granted...it is about being there & showing up...it is about the people that God placed in your life that make the moments...
...it is not about the small stuff...that mean nothing when you look at the big picture...so stop sweating about what you will eat, or what you will wear; or this or that...just stop sweating & enjoy what it's REALLY all about...
...“therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?..." (mt. 6:25)
<3 lm="lm">
9.25.2012
a tuesday thought & nothing more...
day 269...
...she is my one of my favorites...& ms. hepburn speaks volumes with one sentence...happy tuesday!
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9.24.2012
you are one in a million, TP, memory eternal...
day 268...
...an attest to one's character are often those that they leave behind...how much they are loved, respected, honored, and cherished...you can see all those things in someone's eyes when they look at a person...
...my cousin tom, was one of happiest, kind, caring, lovable people I know...so when life decided to hit him, the world became a little bit sadder...his family gathered around and even though there where tears there was also laughter; and that was him, he brought out the happiness...
...by the grace of God, this man touched my heart, just by living his life, my appreciation and love for him has grown ever so deeply in the last few days...
...his wife, his heart, which by the way he touched her, you knew she was the love of his life, a sadness about going forward and having to leave her; but at the same time giving her so much strength to go on; and his daughter, who if you close your eyes & listen to her laugh; you can hear him was his baby girl, one of his greatest treasures, and she adored him, and when she talked to him or about him, you knew that was her superhero...his heart was abundantly filled with love for her; and his son, who every time he saw him walk in a room, walk on stage, or heard his voice, his face lit up like he was receiving the best gift, just by being his dad, so proud and filled with love for him, his heart beamed with pride & joy at his son, you knew it was his other greatest treasures...
...an attest to one's character are often those that they leave behind...how much they are loved, respected, honored, and cherished...you can see all those things in someone's eyes when they look at a person......my cousin tom, was one of happiest, kind, caring, lovable people I know...so when life decided to hit him, the world became a little bit sadder...his family gathered around and even though there where tears there was also laughter; and that was him, he brought out the happiness...
...by the grace of God, this man touched my heart, just by living his life, my appreciation and love for him has grown ever so deeply in the last few days...
...his wife, his heart, which by the way he touched her, you knew she was the love of his life, a sadness about going forward and having to leave her; but at the same time giving her so much strength to go on; and his daughter, who if you close your eyes & listen to her laugh; you can hear him was his baby girl, one of his greatest treasures, and she adored him, and when she talked to him or about him, you knew that was her superhero...his heart was abundantly filled with love for her; and his son, who every time he saw him walk in a room, walk on stage, or heard his voice, his face lit up like he was receiving the best gift, just by being his dad, so proud and filled with love for him, his heart beamed with pride & joy at his son, you knew it was his other greatest treasures...
...he lived for them...as they did him...
his world was simple yet extraordinary and that was evident by those that filled the rooms in those last few days...those that knew him maybe for a few minutes and those that knew him for decades & now had a void in their heart because this man who had come into their lives had left an everlasting impression on their hearts, touched them in such an amazing way that by knowing him they had received a blessing from God, the gift of him...
...so as our hearts are crying we wrap our arms around those that he loved, hold them a little while longer and say a silent prayer in thanksgiving for tom's life; knowing that who he is remains forever etched in our memory and in our hearts...
his world was simple yet extraordinary and that was evident by those that filled the rooms in those last few days...those that knew him maybe for a few minutes and those that knew him for decades & now had a void in their heart because this man who had come into their lives had left an everlasting impression on their hearts, touched them in such an amazing way that by knowing him they had received a blessing from God, the gift of him...
...so as our hearts are crying we wrap our arms around those that he loved, hold them a little while longer and say a silent prayer in thanksgiving for tom's life; knowing that who he is remains forever etched in our memory and in our hearts...
...& that every time andrea laughs, or alex walks on stage, or kim is smiling...that is Tom reminding us just how much he loves us and will always be an angel in the sky...
...so tom i'll be seeing you, all my love...
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9.23.2012
a prayer....
day 267...
"...the Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (ps. 23:1-6)
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"...the Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (ps. 23:1-6)
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9.22.2012
the day of the dark clouds...
day 266...
...there are the days when life seems perfect, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the trees are swaying, & the skies are blue...
...then the dark clouds ascend upon us and the sky opens up and it begins to pour like it may never stop...& you look up only to see darkness...
...& just as the clouds have rolled in and the skies have started to cry, life plays the same cards...some times we are in the greatest moments and then some times we are in the midst of a sh#t storm and it does not seem like it will ever let up...
...but some how a glimpse of hope, of light, shows up and we think we just might survive...we just might make it through...that we just might...
<3 EM
...there are the days when life seems perfect, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the trees are swaying, & the skies are blue...
...then the dark clouds ascend upon us and the sky opens up and it begins to pour like it may never stop...& you look up only to see darkness...
...& just as the clouds have rolled in and the skies have started to cry, life plays the same cards...some times we are in the greatest moments and then some times we are in the midst of a sh#t storm and it does not seem like it will ever let up...
...but some how a glimpse of hope, of light, shows up and we think we just might survive...we just might make it through...that we just might...
<3 EM
9.21.2012
...the jolliest man of all...
day 265...
this man is one of the happiest guys i know...his love for life is admirable, his love for his family is outstanding...his overall outlook is just happy...i love his laugh it makes my heart smile...his nature is to give to those that he loves...
he is so simple yet how he moves through life is exceptional...being that I have known him for so long i feel blessed to call him one of my own and a part of my heart today and always...
PUSHin' 4 TP...
<3 DD
this man is one of the happiest guys i know...his love for life is admirable, his love for his family is outstanding...his overall outlook is just happy...i love his laugh it makes my heart smile...his nature is to give to those that he loves...
he is so simple yet how he moves through life is exceptional...being that I have known him for so long i feel blessed to call him one of my own and a part of my heart today and always...
PUSHin' 4 TP...
<3 DD
9.20.2012
...life presents you with a challenge...you...
day 264...
(this one is from a manager's meeting awhile back & although very fitting for everyday; it wasn't until this day happened that it had a real purpose)...
our boss...presents us with this, "challenges, not so much how you deal but how do you get to the next moment"...
& normally i fidget & think of my million responses & wait to be called on; but not this time...this time i know...&...
...my response is...
...that moment in time where the world is crashing in on you, will only last for that moment, whether it be 60 seconds, 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 1 day, it cannot last forever...& who knows what the next moment holds for you...it could be the best thing that ever happened to you...so you have to let go & push through that challenge in HOPE that the next second, minute, hour, day, week could be f&^$# AMAZING...
...so as today came & the challenges came running at us like a bull in a china shop...hold on to knowing that this isn't it, it can't be...have faith & hope that something awesome is waiting to greet you...
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(this one is from a manager's meeting awhile back & although very fitting for everyday; it wasn't until this day happened that it had a real purpose)...
our boss...presents us with this, "challenges, not so much how you deal but how do you get to the next moment"...
& normally i fidget & think of my million responses & wait to be called on; but not this time...this time i know...&...
...my response is...
...that moment in time where the world is crashing in on you, will only last for that moment, whether it be 60 seconds, 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 1 day, it cannot last forever...& who knows what the next moment holds for you...it could be the best thing that ever happened to you...so you have to let go & push through that challenge in HOPE that the next second, minute, hour, day, week could be f&^$# AMAZING...
...so as today came & the challenges came running at us like a bull in a china shop...hold on to knowing that this isn't it, it can't be...have faith & hope that something awesome is waiting to greet you...
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9.19.2012
dear my future other half...
day 263...
(part 5)...
who would have thought i would have so much that i seek for in another human being...it could be due to over the years of seeing & knowing what i want...or it could be that i am & will alway be a hopeful romantic...so...
dear the other half of me...
while you will possess my heart and be my heart...i have another small request...please let your hand always find my hand...when things are tough, or when they are great, or even when they are just "just" please find my hand to hold so that i always know that you are with me...and in return i will hold on knowing that i am there for you...
& when we are old & gray and i look down at our hands, i will know that they have told the stories of our lives all the while holding on to each other...
...thank you for your hand...
love...the other half of you <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">
(part 5)...
who would have thought i would have so much that i seek for in another human being...it could be due to over the years of seeing & knowing what i want...or it could be that i am & will alway be a hopeful romantic...so...
dear the other half of me...
while you will possess my heart and be my heart...i have another small request...please let your hand always find my hand...when things are tough, or when they are great, or even when they are just "just" please find my hand to hold so that i always know that you are with me...and in return i will hold on knowing that i am there for you...
& when we are old & gray and i look down at our hands, i will know that they have told the stories of our lives all the while holding on to each other...
...thank you for your hand...
love...the other half of you <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">
think wicked witch of the west...ps its 5:45 so this can only go up from here...
day 262...
(excuse the week of my hot mess-ness; apparently you say i will just lay here for 5 minutes & then you end up blogging for the day before at 5:30a..."ma bihem")
...so as i discussed before the wizard of oz, classic, well you know what is classic the old lady that nabs toto & becomes dorothy's worst nightmare & guess what the wicked witch of the west is back & hittin' up grand rapids...
...a clip if you forgot how awesome she was...& then if you scroll down you will find my new broom stick...now i want you to think when you see this fabulous picture of my new, amazing bike...the song from the wizard of oz, "dunh, dunh, dunh" (are you hearing it)...now picture me cruising the streets of GR...now instant smile...& now we are done...
..."keep calm, & broom on or bike which ever you prefer..."
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9.17.2012
ever wonder why...read on...
day 261...
...some times we can never figure out why or what or who...but most of us like to think and have faith that their is a reason, a purpose...why our roaming this earth is so important...& maybe the real reason is because God knew someone was in need of you :); so He gave you life & then He launched you into the world, so you could figure out why...cheers to the journey & even more to the discovery... :)
...some times we can never figure out why or what or who...but most of us like to think and have faith that their is a reason, a purpose...why our roaming this earth is so important...& maybe the real reason is because God knew someone was in need of you :); so He gave you life & then He launched you into the world, so you could figure out why...cheers to the journey & even more to the discovery... :)
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it is all about the follow through...
day 260...
(yeah, yeah i know...two nights in a row...what is wrong with me, blame it on old age ;)
...so why not just give it up, i made it to 30 with a few hiccups; b/c this is all about the follow through, even if that sometimes means i give you a blog post the day after, or two right in a row...i need to see this one through until december 31, 2012...a whole year of blogging that i started on january 1 and now want to finish...i am so close...and no matter if it is 5 people looking at this or 75 people looking at this, i will know when i ring in the new year i finished 365 days of blogging and writing cards...
in baseball when you swing, you follow through otherwise you could go foul...
in golf when you swing; if you stop short of following through you could shank the ball left or right...
in football, if you don't play until it is over, the opposition could break a tackle....
in life if you don't follow through; you have half of everything...
so why not...
<3nl>
(yeah, yeah i know...two nights in a row...what is wrong with me, blame it on old age ;)
...so why not just give it up, i made it to 30 with a few hiccups; b/c this is all about the follow through, even if that sometimes means i give you a blog post the day after, or two right in a row...i need to see this one through until december 31, 2012...a whole year of blogging that i started on january 1 and now want to finish...i am so close...and no matter if it is 5 people looking at this or 75 people looking at this, i will know when i ring in the new year i finished 365 days of blogging and writing cards...
in baseball when you swing, you follow through otherwise you could go foul...
in golf when you swing; if you stop short of following through you could shank the ball left or right...
in football, if you don't play until it is over, the opposition could break a tackle....
in life if you don't follow through; you have half of everything...
so why not...
<3nl>
9.16.2012
a blessing...(never too late:)
day 259...
"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."
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"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."
<3bv>
9.14.2012
urban living is where it's at...
day 258...
we all know I love the city...one of the main reason is being that everything is at your fingertips...you want a grocery store, walk to the corner...you want a to see great art, take the subway uptown...you want to relax in the park, ride your bike to the one in midtown, you need new clothes, take your pick of where to shop...did I mention you don't ever have to get in your car...it is all right there...& you can work, play, and shop while never leaving your neighborhood...what else is better...
now the city I live in currently is getting there, they have to tweak some things, like good grocery stores in the urban areas, and maybe a few places to buy necessity clothing other than boutiques ...and if they figure that out in those areas then they will have a true urban living space...so why not go urban...
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we all know I love the city...one of the main reason is being that everything is at your fingertips...you want a grocery store, walk to the corner...you want a to see great art, take the subway uptown...you want to relax in the park, ride your bike to the one in midtown, you need new clothes, take your pick of where to shop...did I mention you don't ever have to get in your car...it is all right there...& you can work, play, and shop while never leaving your neighborhood...what else is better...
now the city I live in currently is getting there, they have to tweak some things, like good grocery stores in the urban areas, and maybe a few places to buy necessity clothing other than boutiques ...and if they figure that out in those areas then they will have a true urban living space...so why not go urban...
<3 p="p" pj="pj">
9.13.2012
thursday thought...
day 257...
one of the best things about social media is poaching stuff from others, even if it is stuff from people you don't know...(don't shake your head at me, you know you do it too)...so here is my latest nab...kind of love it, and...
enough said!
<3 PC
one of the best things about social media is poaching stuff from others, even if it is stuff from people you don't know...(don't shake your head at me, you know you do it too)...so here is my latest nab...kind of love it, and...
enough said!
<3 PC
9.12.2012
with all the hate & violence...we must find the peace & seek the good...
day 256...
yesterday on the day of where we remembered so many lives lost, another horrific act of violence was happening across the globe...i don't need to give you details, most people read or even saw pictures of this unimaginable act of terrorism...& then most of woke up this morning hearing this or that...and this person blaming this person because they didn't speak out quick enough...or that party did this wrong...everyone was pointing fingers, but what we must remember is that those people that were murdered were people with family & friends...& we must put everything aside and remember them...the ones that lost their life, screw everything else...
...so yesterday more tears were shed and more innocent lives were lost...and tonight i went to church & heard hymns from a choir from Lebanon and it was beautiful & so peaceful...and it was a great way to honor those that were lost not by remembering the violence, the hate, the bloodshed but their spirits that are lifted up into the heavens...
...maybe we should focus on that instead of the hate...just sayin'
<3 p="p" sa="sa">
yesterday on the day of where we remembered so many lives lost, another horrific act of violence was happening across the globe...i don't need to give you details, most people read or even saw pictures of this unimaginable act of terrorism...& then most of woke up this morning hearing this or that...and this person blaming this person because they didn't speak out quick enough...or that party did this wrong...everyone was pointing fingers, but what we must remember is that those people that were murdered were people with family & friends...& we must put everything aside and remember them...the ones that lost their life, screw everything else...
...so yesterday more tears were shed and more innocent lives were lost...and tonight i went to church & heard hymns from a choir from Lebanon and it was beautiful & so peaceful...and it was a great way to honor those that were lost not by remembering the violence, the hate, the bloodshed but their spirits that are lifted up into the heavens...
...maybe we should focus on that instead of the hate...just sayin'
<3 p="p" sa="sa">
9.11.2012
...so on this day...
day 255...
...as i was thinking about my topic for tonight...all the while writing thank you's for my birthday (hey, i am still under a month, give a 30 year old a break)...& i stopped for a minute & thought how lucky i am to be writing thank you notes, how blessed i am to be surrounded by the people that love me...& how even more lucky & blessed that i get to write these notes of gratitude...especially today when so many people wished they would have said that one more, "i love you..." that one more, "i'm sorry..." that one more, "have a great day..." or wished they would have had one more hug only to hold on a little longer, or that breakfast that would have lasted a little longer, or just to have that one more moment...so today i am thankful i have any moments with those that i love & i get the chance to say what i want...&
...for those that didn't get to; because on this day, 11 years ago, a horrific tragedy took so many loved ones; know that your angels are in heaven smiling down & the stars in the sky are brighter than ever! we will always remember & never forget...9.11.01
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...as i was thinking about my topic for tonight...all the while writing thank you's for my birthday (hey, i am still under a month, give a 30 year old a break)...& i stopped for a minute & thought how lucky i am to be writing thank you notes, how blessed i am to be surrounded by the people that love me...& how even more lucky & blessed that i get to write these notes of gratitude...especially today when so many people wished they would have said that one more, "i love you..." that one more, "i'm sorry..." that one more, "have a great day..." or wished they would have had one more hug only to hold on a little longer, or that breakfast that would have lasted a little longer, or just to have that one more moment...so today i am thankful i have any moments with those that i love & i get the chance to say what i want...&
...for those that didn't get to; because on this day, 11 years ago, a horrific tragedy took so many loved ones; know that your angels are in heaven smiling down & the stars in the sky are brighter than ever! we will always remember & never forget...9.11.01
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9.10.2012
i won't give up...mr. jason mraz = well done!
day 254...
about a month ago i attended my cousin's wedding in ny; good times...well as most couples do; they took the dance floor and danced their first dance as husband and wife...probably one of my favorite parts of a wedding...i love to hear what couples choose, it is the song that describes them...so as my cousin's song started to play i realized that i didn't recognize her song; but it was a great pick...
..."i won't give up" what better way to describe you as a couple than a song letting your person know that you are never walking away, that you are in it for the long run...that this it & no matter where you go or what you do you will face it together...
...so as i am saying congrats to my cousin...i am loving this song...enjoy!
"'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up"
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up"
..."i won't give up" what better way to describe you as a couple than a song letting your person know that you are never walking away, that you are in it for the long run...that this it & no matter where you go or what you do you will face it together...
...so as i am saying congrats to my cousin...i am loving this song...enjoy!
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9.09.2012
...orthodoxy...i am glad i am one :)
day 253...
...today i while sitting in church, i looked around and thought...how much i love being orthodox...now i am not for labels...God is God...but i like my label if i was going to have one...there is nothing better than the smell of an orthodox church...it almost brings an instant peace when you walk through the doors...the traditions that have been passed on from generation to generation...the prayers and chanting that allow for you to become closer to God...there is just something about it...
...some of my favorite memories involve the church...i remember being a part of the christmas play as one of three wise-men...or attending sunday school and learning every single book in the bible, or being able to recite the creed word for word, or having an overnight on Holy Friday with some of thee best people, having snowball fights after church was over...even just learning about who we are on sundays only to carry it to our little corners of the earth and share & learn of others' faith...
...aside from learning my spirituality...i have also met and become friends with some of thee most amazing people by being orthodox...people from right in my backyard to those that live across the country and no matter what or how much time...when we come back together it is as if no time has passed...it is the best...people who are there to celebrate with you in the good times & hold you in the not so good...
...yeah, in church today, i looked up & said thank you for being a part of this, being orthodox...
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...today i while sitting in church, i looked around and thought...how much i love being orthodox...now i am not for labels...God is God...but i like my label if i was going to have one...there is nothing better than the smell of an orthodox church...it almost brings an instant peace when you walk through the doors...the traditions that have been passed on from generation to generation...the prayers and chanting that allow for you to become closer to God...there is just something about it...
...some of my favorite memories involve the church...i remember being a part of the christmas play as one of three wise-men...or attending sunday school and learning every single book in the bible, or being able to recite the creed word for word, or having an overnight on Holy Friday with some of thee best people, having snowball fights after church was over...even just learning about who we are on sundays only to carry it to our little corners of the earth and share & learn of others' faith...
...aside from learning my spirituality...i have also met and become friends with some of thee most amazing people by being orthodox...people from right in my backyard to those that live across the country and no matter what or how much time...when we come back together it is as if no time has passed...it is the best...people who are there to celebrate with you in the good times & hold you in the not so good...
...yeah, in church today, i looked up & said thank you for being a part of this, being orthodox...
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9.08.2012
look into my crystal ball...would you??
day 252...
...what is going to happen next in your life...when will you get married, will you stay in this job forever...how many kids will you have...what will happen to you tomorrow...what will happen to you in 2 hours...are you making the right decision...
...what, if, who, how, all those questions answered if we had a crystal ball...a crystal ball that could answer everything, that could never leave you guessing if you were headed down the right track...well why not...would you if you could???
...there are days when i would give anything to look at a crystal ball to see what is coming...but i also know on the other hand that is the best part of life, not knowing...having faith that you are going in the right direction...that if you did know everything, life would be boring, with no surprises...knowing that God's plan is way better than what any crystal ball could ever tell you...
...so i am going to keep the crystal ball stored away at least until i need to the answer to my next question...
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...what is going to happen next in your life...when will you get married, will you stay in this job forever...how many kids will you have...what will happen to you tomorrow...what will happen to you in 2 hours...are you making the right decision...
...what, if, who, how, all those questions answered if we had a crystal ball...a crystal ball that could answer everything, that could never leave you guessing if you were headed down the right track...well why not...would you if you could???
...there are days when i would give anything to look at a crystal ball to see what is coming...but i also know on the other hand that is the best part of life, not knowing...having faith that you are going in the right direction...that if you did know everything, life would be boring, with no surprises...knowing that God's plan is way better than what any crystal ball could ever tell you...
...so i am going to keep the crystal ball stored away at least until i need to the answer to my next question...
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9.07.2012
Stand Up To Cancer...Who do you STAND ??
day 251...
...i have mentioned it before, CANCER sucks, it knows no boundaries...it knows no color, no race, no sexuality, no religion, no socioeconomic status, it affects us all...the fight has been on going, the fight for someone to wake up & never have to hear those words, "i have cancer.." we pray & dream for the day, when we do hear those words, "THERE IS A CURE..." we all hope that by the grace of God, we will not lose any more mothers, sisters, brothers, grandparents, kids, cousins, fathers, uncles/aunts, friends to this awful disease...that by finding a cure the pain will stop for so many that it has touched...
...i have a passion for this cure...i would give a body part (several) if i knew it would help discover a cure...well amongst the many organizations and people out there that are with me in this fight, that are with me and saying it has got to stop...tonight a newer movement (circa 2008) Stand Up To Cancer broadcasted live to help people to raise money for cancer research...their concept is to use "dream teams" of top researchers, across institutions to come together and collaborate on this fete...people, stars, musicians, SURVIVORS came together tonight to raise money to stop cancer...100% goes to cancer research...
...now i always do my research & so should you...but i feel very strongly this is worth checking out, and after you are done...if you feel that this is where you stand, do it & take a stand...
(**this is the one time i wish a billion & half people read my blog, but those of you that do read, please pass along to another and another, it will become a ripple effect & we can all stand together, so please share...)
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"This year, approximately 1.63 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer..."
...i have mentioned it before, CANCER sucks, it knows no boundaries...it knows no color, no race, no sexuality, no religion, no socioeconomic status, it affects us all...the fight has been on going, the fight for someone to wake up & never have to hear those words, "i have cancer.." we pray & dream for the day, when we do hear those words, "THERE IS A CURE..." we all hope that by the grace of God, we will not lose any more mothers, sisters, brothers, grandparents, kids, cousins, fathers, uncles/aunts, friends to this awful disease...that by finding a cure the pain will stop for so many that it has touched...
...i have a passion for this cure...i would give a body part (several) if i knew it would help discover a cure...well amongst the many organizations and people out there that are with me in this fight, that are with me and saying it has got to stop...tonight a newer movement (circa 2008) Stand Up To Cancer broadcasted live to help people to raise money for cancer research...their concept is to use "dream teams" of top researchers, across institutions to come together and collaborate on this fete...people, stars, musicians, SURVIVORS came together tonight to raise money to stop cancer...100% goes to cancer research...
...now i always do my research & so should you...but i feel very strongly this is worth checking out, and after you are done...if you feel that this is where you stand, do it & take a stand...
(**this is the one time i wish a billion & half people read my blog, but those of you that do read, please pass along to another and another, it will become a ripple effect & we can all stand together, so please share...)
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9.06.2012
so apparently high school is NOT fun anymore...
day 250...
...what is wrong with the world...so i have the great fortune of staying with a high school senior for the next 2 weeks...well of course i divulge into his life; trying to see if there is any reminisce of my high school days...guess what they have changed things (now mind you this study was done with one kid/one school district)...
let us compare & contrast...
...we had pep rallies...he didn't even know what it was...in fact he said he only saw them in movies & that only the "country" schools might have them...
...we had assemblies...they have like one & then any other ones are held on a saturday...you don't have to do it all the time, maybe once every two months...
...majority of the kids went to the dances, now most of them do not or say they are & then don't go...
...they have spirit week & then a spirit assembly that does not surround itself around the football team & their biggest rivalry...
...we had the freshman walk (freshman walk through upperclassmen & get stuff thrown at them)...they are barely allowed to talk to the freshman...
...i cannot believe amongst all their academics they do not have extras that are incorporated within the school...like really, i am all for academics and kids learning, but they need to find their balance...and it also makes them more diverse...i don't know, what happened to the fun? we did both & it worked for us...so why not live a little...just sayin' at least a throw a pep rally...
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...what is wrong with the world...so i have the great fortune of staying with a high school senior for the next 2 weeks...well of course i divulge into his life; trying to see if there is any reminisce of my high school days...guess what they have changed things (now mind you this study was done with one kid/one school district)...
let us compare & contrast...
...we had pep rallies...he didn't even know what it was...in fact he said he only saw them in movies & that only the "country" schools might have them...
...we had assemblies...they have like one & then any other ones are held on a saturday...you don't have to do it all the time, maybe once every two months...
...majority of the kids went to the dances, now most of them do not or say they are & then don't go...
...they have spirit week & then a spirit assembly that does not surround itself around the football team & their biggest rivalry...
...we had the freshman walk (freshman walk through upperclassmen & get stuff thrown at them)...they are barely allowed to talk to the freshman...
...i cannot believe amongst all their academics they do not have extras that are incorporated within the school...like really, i am all for academics and kids learning, but they need to find their balance...and it also makes them more diverse...i don't know, what happened to the fun? we did both & it worked for us...so why not live a little...just sayin' at least a throw a pep rally...
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9.05.2012
it takes 2 seconds & its two words..."thank you..."
day 249...
we often forget; but it is never too late to say..."thank you"...
we often forget; but it is never too late to say..."thank you"...
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9.04.2012
what if i told you...
day 248...
(the question of 'if', must be in the air today :)
...what if i told you i missed you so much; what would you say???
...what if i told you i am really sorry, would you forgive me???
...what if i told you the whole truth, would you still love me???
...what if i told you i needed you, would you be there???
...what if i told you that waiting for you was making me crazy, would you move faster???
...what if i told you that you broke my heart, could you fix it???
...what if i told you i was wrong, would you still be right???
...what if i wanted to walk away, would you hold on???
...what if i told you that i don't get you, would you explain it again to me???
...what if i asked another question, would you answer it???
...what if told you my dreams, would you dream with me???
...what if i said i love you, what would you say???
...what if i...would you???...could you???...will you???
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if you...all those questions you want answers to...
day 247...
...if you fall asleep before 10:00 without writing your blog does that mean you are getting old or just tired???
...if you would rather eat than exercise does that mean you are a true fat kid???
...if you love 'friends' does that mean you are the coolest person alive???
...if you have read 'fifty shades of grey' & enjoyed it does that mean you want your own christian grey???
...if you don't step on cracks for fear it will break your mom's back, does that mean you are superstitious???
...if you keep hitting your alarm in the morning & do not want to go to work, are you lazy???
...if you you love one party or the other does that mean you will only vote one way???
...if you live to love, do you love to live???
...if you think the egg came before the chicken, are you wrong???
...if you wake up smiling everyday will your day be that much better???
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...if you fall asleep before 10:00 without writing your blog does that mean you are getting old or just tired???
...if you would rather eat than exercise does that mean you are a true fat kid???
...if you love 'friends' does that mean you are the coolest person alive???
...if you have read 'fifty shades of grey' & enjoyed it does that mean you want your own christian grey???
...if you don't step on cracks for fear it will break your mom's back, does that mean you are superstitious???
...if you keep hitting your alarm in the morning & do not want to go to work, are you lazy???
...if you you love one party or the other does that mean you will only vote one way???
...if you live to love, do you love to live???
...if you think the egg came before the chicken, are you wrong???
...if you wake up smiling everyday will your day be that much better???
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9.02.2012
tequila & salt...or something like that...
day 246...
(some times they are my words & then some times they are not but no matter what the meaning remains the same...)
...tequila & salt...
1. "there are at least two people in this world that you would die for...
2. at least 15 people in this world love you in some way...
3. the only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you...
4. a smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you...
5. every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep...
6. you mean the world to someone...
7. you are special and unique
8. someone that you don't even know exists loves you...
9. when you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it...
10. when you think the world has turned its back on you take another look...
11. always remember the compliments you received...forget about the rude remarks...
...& always remember when life hands you lemons ask for tequila & salt..."
"whenever God closes one door He always opens another, even though sometimes it's hell in the hallway..."
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9.01.2012
...the shiny stars in the sky...leave a mark on our hearts forever...
day 245...
i recently watched the family stone, it is one of my all time favorite movies...it celebrates family, and how precious life is, & coming together in celebration...even though this movie is up lifting it also has moments where sadness sets in...
...so just as in the life we have those moments, that i have spoken about, that we celebrate but in the same time they become bittersweet...because some of the moments that we are celebrating don't include everyone...and then our hearts are smiling while there may be tears in our eyes...
those people that have left a void in our life, now have taken their places among the stars...they beam down on us lighting up the dark night sky, reminding us of how much we are loved, and how much at that moment that we are never alone...they are the shiny stars that add to the beauty of God's creation. one by one they light up the sky, and some times you catch yourself looking up as only if to smile...
to the stars in the sky this ones for you...
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i recently watched the family stone, it is one of my all time favorite movies...it celebrates family, and how precious life is, & coming together in celebration...even though this movie is up lifting it also has moments where sadness sets in...
...so just as in the life we have those moments, that i have spoken about, that we celebrate but in the same time they become bittersweet...because some of the moments that we are celebrating don't include everyone...and then our hearts are smiling while there may be tears in our eyes...
those people that have left a void in our life, now have taken their places among the stars...they beam down on us lighting up the dark night sky, reminding us of how much we are loved, and how much at that moment that we are never alone...they are the shiny stars that add to the beauty of God's creation. one by one they light up the sky, and some times you catch yourself looking up as only if to smile...
to the stars in the sky this ones for you...
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