I think it’s safe to say that we can finally declare the holidays officially over. A new year has begun along with what a lot of people refer to as a ‘fresh start’. New Year’s resolutions abound.
Now I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions because. . . well. . . I KNOW that I’m not going to exercise more (that’s been proven many times over the years past) and I’m not going to lose weight (again – proven) and I’m not going to give up my cold beer and margaritas (that’s plain blasphemy). I prefer not to lie to myself or even pretend. Instead, I like to remind myself of what’s really important in life. . . what would encourage me to enjoy it more. I look for inspiration.
This year, inspiration found me. My sister-in-law sent me an email with this message. But I warn you. . . these baby’s might just tug at your maternal heartstrings. They are SO adorable!
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Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
A sharp tongue can cut your own throat.
If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep.
Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.
The best vitamin for making friends. . . . . B1.
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge.
One thing you can give and still keep….is your word.
If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished.
One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.
Ideas won’t work unless YOU do.
Your mind is like a parachute….it functions only when open.
The Ten Commandments are not a multiple choice.
The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime! It is never too late to become what you might have been.
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t (Mo). Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it.
Nobody said life would be easy….they just promised it would be worth it.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
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Great Post!!! And as cute as those babies are, all I’m feelin is grateful I don’t have to change their diapers, wash their sheets, or stay up with them. I think it’s safe to say I should really be looking into the tubal ligation thing.
Hugs and Love.
P.S. Thanks for the ticket, meanie!
ZING! OK, you got me. I was reading all that, looking over my shoulder, wondering who you were talking to….then went, “Oh. Hi.”
I’ll keep all of that in mind as I begin again. I want to just yell, “FALSE START!!” Not just on this year (7 days into it….ahem) but on EVERYTHING! Everytime I take a step forward then get smacked ten steps back….”DO OVER!!” Hurt again….”FOUL!!”
One of these days–maybe today but who am I kidding?–I will just keep going forward instead of sitting on my ass from the last whooping backwards, whining about my life. I’m sure Mike Rowe hates quitters and whiners. I’m neither, but I’ve sure done plenty lately. One of these days–maybe today–I will just ignore those people who bring me down and feel good while doing it, those who are like cancer in my soul, and I’ll just keep going, dodging their crap. One of these days, I’ll forget that they’ve hurt me.
Last night I made that sausage and rice recipe Chris posted on this site a while ago. It was yummy, except I’d over cooked the onions and peppers. **sigh** Story of my life.
Thank you Donna. I treasure you my friend!!!!!!
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