I am thankful that God has blessed me with a beautiful life that, although not completely free of hurt and adversity, is both wonderful and beautiful. I’ve never been one to victimize myself, even when faced with unpleasant circumstances, but I know that I can always re-evaluate and improve upon myself… Today I started an amazing three day forum through which to learn how to live a more engaged and meaningful life. I’ll admit to being a bit confused today but I have been receptive to learning. ❤
So, I woke up Thursday morning assuming that it was going to be freezing out because everyone was claiming that it was going to get colder over night. I wore boots and a sweater but realized after I headed out the door that it was still warm but there were some serious clouds coming in…
By the time I got to school, the rain was falling sideways and with a vengeance outside and I had the wonderful task of doing car pool duty (as I do everyday) at my school… After about half an hour of helping kids out of their cars in the pouring rain with a small umbrella, a kind mother got down and gave me her huge golf umbrella to use for my remainder of my time there. Make a long story short, despite her kindness, by the time I was finished I was soaked to the bone and kinda looked like a crazy person. Evidence below:
I came into work with my hair straight but I walked around with it curly like this, LOL. And in the kind words of a friend… “It may be a hot mess, but at least it looks hot.” Bonus! 🙂
Yup! Pretty much my philosophy on life. Couldn’t be happier with what I got! 🙂
Have you ever just wanted to be that “hot girl or guy” who exudes awesomeness for no particular reason other than just “being”? I think that in order to achieve this, you’ve gotta have some SERIOUS self confidence and not give a flying fig about what anyone else thinks…. and I’m not talking about “pretending” you don’t care what anyone else thinks, I mean you honestly and truly are cool what who you are, what you are and what you’re all about despite the opinions of others but NEVER at the expense of others. Thats pretty damn sexy 😉 I wanna be that girl SO BAD! Working on it day by day…
As I let Max out to the back yard this morning, a bit of purple caught my eye through all the green of the palms… I did a double take and there it was! The orchids I grafted to the palm trees in my back yard experimentally last winter have begun to re-bloom!!
I’m so proud and amazed! Check out the blooms and the buds that will soon blossom!
Me… enjoying
Today, I’ve had some awesome outdoor time. It started with a lovely impromptu breakfast at a cafe overlooking the water in Deerfield Beach. I have to admit that walking the beach afterwards in my jeans made me very jealous of the sunbathers. All I wanted to do was go home, get changed and head back to the water. Unfortunately I had a 2pm follow-up appointment with my esthetician and thought I wouldn’t have time to fit it into my day.
I thought about it for a minute and then said to myself… what are you thinking?! What if its overcast tomorrow? What if I miss my opportunity and can’t go for another few weeks? Are you really going to miss out on a gorgeous day like this after spending a whole week in a window-less office?!
So, I called to reschedule my appointment, put on my bathing suite, drove to the beach and sat my happy self down on a towel for an hour and a half. Simple as that. Perfection…..
Could you see the beauty of the stars if there was no darkness? NO.
Everything in life happens for a reason and sometimes that reason cannot be seen when things are happy and sunny and bright. Never be afraid of the night!
For any of you that were assuming that I am the “sporty” type because I run half marathons, get stinky and sweaty and because most of my dirty laundry is comprised of running capris and dry wick shirts… I must regretfully inform you that I am, in fact, a SERIOUS girly-girl.
I can’t go to work without putting on mascara and ironing my hair, I only wear designer perfume, I collect chandelier earrings, I own several dozen pashmina shawls as well as several dozen pairs of pumps. I LOVE getting all dressed up and I worship any woman with an hourglass figure. I’m big on the way a woman should carry herself and I believe strongly that a woman should know how to walk elegantly in a pair of heels.
Today I got to wear something other than my school uniform to work because of a training I attended off-campus in the morning. I didn’t dress exceptionally feminine today but, it was nice being a little more elegant than usual. It kinda got me in the mood to get all girly-girl this weekend! Now I just need an occasion…
Little Miss Sunshine State 