WordLess Wednesdays-The Boy:Hard At Work

Yup, It's OK...# 9

1. To think that Shamrock Shakes and Frozen Strawberry Lemonade from McDonald's are almost orgasmic.

2. To be slightly embarrassed to tell new people I meet how much reality TV I actually watch. And that I love all the drama on the shows!

3. To wonder why so many people think its cool to wear sunglasses at night. What's up wit that?!

4. To be obsessed with Instagram and Anything "As Seen On TV!"

5. To looooove booze, shoes, and tattoos!

6. To have a BFF that is under 20 years old!!! There is nothing more pure than the love of a child.

7. To eat Ice Cream for B-Fast. My G-Pa always said "Life is short...Eat dessert first!" I think that counts for B-Fast too!

8. To think Starbucks is a food group!

9. To enjoy tanning, but draw the line at people who look less tan and more like they were rolled in Doritos...

10. To forgive, but never forget.

Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But Happy

It seems as though since I turned 29  my life has done some dramatic changing!!! Change can be scary. I have always feared change and avoided the unknown at all costs. But all that changed for me  over the past few months. I wish I had an explanation for my sudden onset of clarity and contentment found in life. But whatever it was I am thankful for it, because it has allowed me to FINALLY take a good hard look at who I am, where I want to be in my life, and what's important to me. I have made some very tough, life changing, choices recently. But my new found inner peace has allowed me to become the person I have always wanted to be. It was easier and more empowering than I could ever have imagined it would be. Who would have thought there was such a bad ass chick underneath all the sarcasm and insecurity masked by a BIG personality?!

I saw this quote and immediately began to reflect on my life, the decisions & choices I have made, and the lessons I took away from all these experiences:

There was a time in my life that was full of anger and resentment. I lived only for myself...And without the slightest bit of concern for anyone else. I was hurting more than I care to remember. And because of that my life took a certain path and I hurt many people I care very deeply about. Nearly 10 years later, and with a recently acquired new outlook on life I feel all of the pain and hurt leaving my life, and spirit. I am rebuilding relationships that were strained in the process. I am lucky that sooo many people are understanding and love me enough to offer forgiveness for my selfish weaknesses.

But...I can honestly say that I am thankful for each and every experience I have had. I would not be the happy person that looks forward to the future without fear without ALL of the things I have been through.  It has taken an enormous amount of soul searching and evaluating the person I was to bring me to a point of inner peace. I have a bright outlook on life and cannot wait to see what the next 10 years has to offer me!!! Bring it on 30!