It's beginning to look alot like Christmas....

Today started as a good day. Only a couple of jerks on the roads. What can you do though? If they are in such a hurry then I will gladly get out of their way.

Waking up this morning I was met with love and kindness. Really a great way to start. The day at work thus far has been slow enough to write a quick posting on what is going on in this mind of mine. So, here goes.......

What a difference a year makes. Truly, I never really even thought about that but wow, it can change things quite quickly. Last year I was without my daughter for Christmas day. Now I have never been without her in the 15 years she has been in my world, but last year I was. Even though I surrounded by family, I felt the loss deeply. It was hard to be "merry and bright" when my little girl, and I use that term loosely, was not by my side to celebrate. I wonder how I will do when she is out of the house and on her own. Hmmm.... maybe I will lock her in her room. :-)

I am thankful for many things in this rocky world and economy. I am lucky to have a job, even though I don't know for how long. I am lucky to have my family and friends. I am lucky to have my best friend by my side daily.

I was thinking about this yesterday and realized that if I had been given an assignment to list 10 bad things and 10 good things going on right now, the bad would be filled up first. The realization saddened me a little so I have given myself a new assignment to concentrate on the good this season and let the rest fall to the wayside. We will see how that works.

To all....have a wonderful holiday season. I hope it is both merry and bright.

Sondra

In the beginning.....

Okay....where to start? I have had an interesting life, run into amazing people and experienced many different adventures. Some of those adventures have been good, while others were more of the "character building" type. I draw on all of these to find balance in this crazy freaking world. I am still a work in progress for sure and I love to bounce life off of others. It seems to help keep the balance.

Friends, family, acquaintances and complete strangers have been telling me to either,
1. Start a radio show
2. Start a blog
3. Write a book.
I find the encouragement very sweet but after a bunch of random events, I have decided to take the plunge and see if anyone at all is interested in chatting about life, love, weight, family, sex, and any other darn thing that comes to mind. I don't judge. I don't have all of the answers. I am not a doctor or counselor or have a fancy degree. What I do have is an open mind and heart available to be a place to bounce your questions and help find your balance.

Ask me questions, I will tell you no lies.......

I look forward to chatting with you.

Sondra