Ohhmmm....

Repeat along with me...

Good Positive Thoughts for Good Positive Things.

Good Positive Thoughts for Good Positive Things.

Good Positive Thoughts for Good Positive Things.

I'm a little worried right now. MORE than a little worried.

sighhh...

No details. I'm sure it's going to be fine.

Good Positive Thoughts for Good Positive Things for my hubby....

...thank you

Happy Anniversary to us....

Married! 3 years today. Friends all say "Wow, that flew by!" I think, "Only 3 years? I can't remember us NOT being together!" We both have long histories behind us. Each of us had children, and a long (inferior, I might add) marriage before we met. But 3 seems like such a little number.

(Okay, I just HAD to check. I said just about the same thing last year on our anniversary! I am so much like myself! Can't I think of anything original?)


To celebrate this year, we made a day trip to Laguna Beach. It was lovely, and very hard to leave.
Beautiful coastline

tidepools...Look! A sea star!!


Yummy lunch by the crashing waves..
(not our best picture, but just look at our table! its location, i mean!) (!)

Swaying palm trees

Red phone booth?

Charming village.


Next time, we really MUST stay awhile.



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side note:
I think my positive attitude effort is ever-so-very-slightly improving maybe sometimes just a little tiny bit. Isn't that fabulous??

It's a whole new year...

If anyone is still checking in, I'm writing in hopes to clear my head. Pay no attention, I'm just thinking out loud.

The holidays were a blur; a whirlwind of stress and exhaustion with a little bit of joy and warmth thrown in just to keep me going.

Don and I welcomed in the new year in Seattle. We stayed just about a week and it was really a great visit. I enjoy spending time with my sis and brother in law. Don's girl stayed with us and we visited the mom as much as we could. She misses her little boy now that he's down in California. Of course, I couldn't have been more thrilled about spending a few hours on New Year's eve with my long distance girls (and a couple of hubbies!). I'm not sure about the rest of you, but it truly feels like we're everyday friends. We've known each other for so long now, that I feel so comfortable being together. There's no awkward warm-up time. I'm thankful for our unique and very special friendships. Extra hugs go out to Lori. I hope you're feeling better, my friend. You know I love you. xoxo

I'm not one to make resolutions. I mean, really, who every sticks to them anyway?? But this year I feel especially compelled to reevaluate my life. I've been feeling increasingly dissatisfied with myself and my life. I'm not happy with myself because I know I'm getting in my own way of happiness.

I've noticed that anytime I'm away on vacation, I am happier. I am able to leave behind most of the stress and feelings of discontent. This trip, we were gone long enough that it was very noticeable when I came back to reality. While away, I spent a lot of time thinking about the way I've been and what things I can do for myself to make things better. I was able to think clearly and felt sure that I'd come home with a fresh start at my new improved attitude. I need to set goals. Not big lofty ones--just small, attainable goals. I'd be easier on myself. I'd strive for a more positive outlook and those around me would notice my departure from negativity.

Then we got on a plane and came home.

sighhh...

Bam. Much as I want to, I just can't climb out of my hole. I haven't written my lists. I'm trying to not be outwardly negative, but it's a struggle.

I suppose I should start that list. Create some goals. Follow through...

*pulls up big-girl panties*

Cheers and Happy New Year!