Switchin' it up...

Okay, so here's the scoop...

It really shocks me how quickly the direction of your life can change.  For example, one year ago i was working at a nursing home, in Social Work.  i was happy with a job in my degree (Psychology) , but unhappy with the actual situation (long story--maybe later).  i was also working part-time at DeBeen.  That situation rocked.  i worked with one of my best friends and the customers were just like family.  Then, in September my world completely changed.  Our family opened a coffee shop, Monkeez Brew, and i began to work there.  Then, at the beginning of '08 i also began to work at My Uncle, Eddie's office.  Let it be noted:  i have NEVER done office work before---never had any interest in it.  However, my Uncle tends to have an abundance of faith in me and he offered me the job.  (Did i mention that he's always trying to help me out?)  So, i took it.  While it is full of new challenges for me (not to mention gobs of stress), i can't believe i'm saying this:  i absolutely love it!  i learn every day and i'm simply having a blast!  It also amazes me how fulfilling a job can actually be.  So here's my point:  Don't ever hesitate to try something new due to fear...you never know what surprises await you!

Sunday-afternoon Socrates

Well...i've been thinking.  Yes it's okay ---no damage this time!  So, here's the deal:  Why do we make life so complicated?  Hear me out-  If ya really think about it, life was made to be so simple.  It only becomes complicated because WE make it that way.  i'm not saying that we don't go through crappy situations, but even times like that are not so bad (in the end).  In my opinion, the outcome is more a reflection of our perspective.  Yep, i know that sounds so cheesy---just how i see things.  i am a master at doing this.  The things i face which really aren't a big deal...somehow, i ALWAYS end up making out to be a mountain.  We're not talking "a big deal" here---they become enormous.  It's like the world is ending.  It's all over--i'm gonna crumble up and die.  My point is this:  my fear causes me to view things in a totally warped perspective.  However, in the times that i stop and breathe i am able to gain a more accurate perspective on the situation.  For me, if i am able to let go of my pride and surrender the power (of the situation) to a Higher Power (for me this is God), the cloudiness seems to dissipate and a resolution becomes more apparent.  Okay, so this is definitely a short blog, but all of this thinking on a Sunday is totally wearing me out---time to go shop!   

A New Approach

Well, it has finally happened!  i am connected to the wonderful work of BLOGS!  After a little persuasion from my friends and family i chose to blog.  Doing so is important to me because a)  i love to write---it truly is one of my passions;  b)  the past 13 years have consumed me with countless struggles, and it is so healing for me to write.  It has been the primary way for me to release my pains.  c)  Over the 13 years, i have lost touch with so many friends and this is such an easy way to provide a quick update (for those who are curious)---.  And the number one reason why i chose to blog...(DRUM ROLL PLEASE)  i wanted to try something new for goodness sake!  Okay, enough ramble---welcome to my crazy life...Enter if you dare!!!