I Have Things to Say

But I will likely say them tomorrow or the next day. 

For now - please don't go away. I very much like you.

And thank you for being patient with my spotty posting :)

If All Jobs Paid the Same

What would you choose to do?

I was talking with the Husband about various employment options and other than my irrational desire to someday become a waitress (which will occur, I guarantee you) I think I'd like to be a bus driver for a while, or something of that nature. 

Sure I like to use my brain. Sure I like to think, solve problems and produce outcomes. That's why I wouldn't do it forever and would also dabble in filmmaking, dermatology and archaeology. But if I could drive busses, I think it would be fascinating.

Think about it! You'd know your city, and surrounding areas, like the back of your hand. I'm sure you'd find many great places to go that you wouldn't otherwise know about. And think about all the people you could watch, observe, and get to know! 

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You could also learn about things you want to learn about. You wouldn't have to spend your spare time trying to fill in your gaps of knowledge so you can solve other people's problems. All you've got is a bus route. When you're done, you're done, and then you can read as many novels or encyclopedias as you dang please!!

Maybe I'm just crazy, but it sounds awfully appealing.

A Conscious Addiction

No, it's not weed, snus, or glue.

It's Lost.

We started it yesterday and we're already 4 episodes in.

Aw man.

(But in other news I read an article about a 2 year old Indonesian boy who is already addicted to cigarettes. Oh boy this world is wonky.)

I think I'll call her "Liv."

I got to do this all weekend. 

Tah-DAH! and HOORAH!!

Meet Sprout.

We adopted him from a shelter because he was the coolest dude there.

He is perfect in every way.
Everyone who knows him loves him.
He knows all his tricks, has never had an accident and the most obedient.

He is small and cuddly.

10 pounds of furry joy!

He likes "L" words: leaning, loving, looking, leering, listening and licking.

His only flaw his is his bad "dead-garbage" breath. 

And the fact that he sheds something awful.

Isn't he regal?

The World has Problems.

And I think those problems could be solved with gratitude.

I think everyone, on the whole, would be ten million times happier and more content if they were grateful for what they had and just tried not to complain or get angry or ticked. It IS good to treat people who wait on you at restaurants and stores kindly. It IS good to say "Thank you" to your Sunday school teachers and professors on your way out the door. It IS good to put on a happy face when someone does something nice for you, even if it's not the way you would have done it yourself. 

Maybe it's not gratitude, but common sense? Beyond that, I think gratitude is a BIG verb. Get out there and show your appreciation. DO things for people!! Cookies may seem cliche, but MAN it's nice to get a plate from someone, don't you think? Give back to your community. I know I can do better with this - I'm not saying (in any way) that I'm some sort of standard. But I think even making a meal for friends, or making an effort to call someone can let them know how you love them.

And about "friendships" - let's look at the good things people do for us and for others and choose to look at those things and NOT choose to let them bring us down or find nit-picky complaints. Seriously. I know what it's like to be suspicious of my standing in a friendship at all times - wondering "Hmm...what have I done, now..." - and it's real, real lame.

None of us are perfect, right? So what gives us the right to complain about anything at all?

And I don't mean we shouldn't pout occasionally. I'm a girl. I know the deep, mystical, healing powers of the occasional pout. HOWEVER - endless grumbling gets real old. Real fast.

Maybe I'm crazy, but I feel like life is WAY too short, and there is NOT enough time and the earth is TOO beautiful to be ungrateful.  Again, we're all trying to do the best we can. But I think I can say with a guarantee, even though I'm a lowly citizen of this universe, that if everyone would be thankful for what they've got, the world would be a better place!!!!!!!!!

The most incredible!

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