Positive or not to be...that is the question!

Positive! My father's way of teaching was in quotes! Most of his quotes were encouraging as well as thought provoking. Several quotes were funny and really playful not actually to be followed through such as, 'go play in the freeway' when I was getting on his nerves! Or when I would wish for more toys or more clothes, he would say, 'crap in one hand and wish in the other, see which one fills up faster.' 


If I would envy someone, he would tell me, 'they put their pants on just like you, one leg at a time!' When I would go into long stories about how my friend made me mad, he used this one, ''you have the same clothes to get mad in that you do to get glad in!' I would ponder this quote over and over trying to understand...then it hit me! It is my choice how I react! I was allowing myself to get mad or to get upset! It was like a light came on in my life, do not allow others to dictate my outlook, it is MY choice.


From that point on when faced with stressful situations, my dad's quote always comes to mind. I look at life with a positive view or positive thinking and to him I am grateful! Thanks dad!

Quote from the Mayo Clinic: Positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life's less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach the unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.

I think I have begun a new chapter in my life, one I said I would never do...have routines! But dang it, I have routines! Four mornings a week, I wake up early (6:15 am), jump out of bed, dress for a morning walk and actually WALK! Then I come home, drink coffee on my back porch before getting ready for work. I kinda like it! I guess as I am getting older, I see the benefits of routines!

Do you see the moon in the picture? That is seriously early for me!

Cutest Girl

Adlie went to the beach!

And hopefully begins a love for the beach!

Is there a more beautiful place?

No...I do not believe so!

A walk

Well, it has been five mornings that I have walked for exercise! John says to me...'what is happening, who are you?' yeah, i guess I am not known for my early rising!

I must say that I am enjoying the walks! I even have blisters on my feet!

I have even gotten a few great photos!








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Easter

Brunch with Justin and Jordan




















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Connor's BDay

We celebrated Connor's birthday, Saturday! He will be 13 on the 13th!
Connor can be goofy



Kris grilled and Nancy helped



We dyed Easter eggs



And learned a Cajun tradition called paquing!



Good times















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Family fun weekend

Friday morning we drove to Round Top, TX! Antique show shopping at it's best! Made great memories...



Enjoyed sun and family



Photo with real bunny



Adlie played in the dirt under the table



Photo op in front of the lovely potties!



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Do Fun Things

"When you stop doing things for fun, you might as well be dead." by Hemmingway

So, go out with your friends...

Take silly pictures...

Love...

and have fun fun fun!

Photos

Photos speak loudly of surroundings, my thoughts and feelings. Here are a few from todays visit to Watters Creek!




















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Message

Your life is a message...what message are you sending?


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Great sayings

First...Comparison is the thief of JOY!

Second...Every BODY is beautiful!

Third...If you want to be happy, then be!

I found these sayings on Pinterest, of course! However, they are true and words that I want to live by! No comparing, love my body and be happy!

Pretty simple!

Apps

Found a new app for iPhones called Sharks! Free! This Shark app allows you to take photos with water filled sharks! I like it!






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Resolute

Determined on a result or action...
2012 I determine not to judge:
Others
Appearances
Attitudes
Actions
2012 I determine to be LOVE, to be OPEN and to be UNDERSTANDING!



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