Marathons ... not what you think

I am at that age where 37.5% of my friends are getting married, 37.5% are having babies and the other 25% are just trying to find out where they fit in in the grand scheme of things.

November 2005 began my friends’ and acquaintances “Baby Marathon”(BM). I have…
• one friend who gave birth Thanksgiving Day (IL)
• one to give birth in December (SC)
• two to give birth in January (VA & AZ)

and that is it as far as I can recall right now

As far as I know now.. June 2006 begins my “Wedding Marathon” (WM) and the season is not forseen to end until September. I have three weddings scheduled for June 17th and there is NO WAY I can make all three because they are in NC, SC, & GA. Why is it that June is such a popular wedding month? … other than the fact that it is the beginning of Summer... Well I will travel to weddings in NJ, PA, GA, & SC over those hectic WM Months.

In the true spirit of LWD2M I will probably travel to all of those WM places and purchase gifts for all those BM and WM participants. Some may look at this as a lot of work, however I look at it as fun and both BM & WM will provide me with some way to express my creativity :) .

Thought for the LWD2M – Plan and Schedule… it will cut down on your rush, but remember there will always be people who will challenge or totally revolt your planning, nonetheless you always have one in place :)

Prayer Changes Things

How many of you truly believe that prayer changes things?... Well, I do. And for all of you out there who share this belief(and those who may not) I request your prayers. I am going through a rather private trying/challenging time in my life where basically only me, God, and one other person are fully or at least 85% aware of things that are going on. I say 85% because no one but God can be 100% aware.

Have you ever believed in something so much it frightens you at times… well I do. I believe that all LWD2M have to at some point. Whether it is believing in yourself, someone else, or an idea… or something completely different. If it is meant to be, if it is right… you may never know… but through prayer I believe an answer or at least a clearer picture can be seen. Let me know how you feel….

Thought of the day … Take Time to Pray… for prayer truly changes things… and lets you get your thoughts and the desires of your heart “out”

Light Your Fire

Have you ever seemed to be doing so much but seem like you are doing nothing at all? Have you ever given your all and it seems like it just isn’t good enough? That is where I am right now. I do my best at my job and I give it my all. I have a job that I enjoy but I am capable of so much more and I know it. The people and the connections are wonderful and priceless, however the pay and the experience could be better.

On December 15, 2005 my boyfriend “lit a light under my ***” as he likes to put it. Thing is, the fire has always been there but the flame has/had died down a little. I have a lot of projects in "the works" but so many that could go so much farther. I suppose I need the encouragement, the challenge. I suppose I needed him. Do not get me wrong... I have loved ones who always told and tell me what I am capable of and support me constantly. But I had never had someone in my corner, behind me every step of the way, taking the lead when I seem to be timid or weak.. someone to take the reigns if by chance it gets a little too much for me. And I thank him for that so in the blogs ahead let’s see where this new spark takes me.

Question for the day… Who or What lights your fire? Who encouranges or supports you?... if you can’t think of an answer quickly then guess what you are not around the right type of people!

Take Time 4 U

I suppose since I didn’t get any responses back in May I just didn’t think that anyone was interested in what I had to say…and this may be true… however I think I may take another swing at this blogging thing.

First of all thanks for coming by to read my blog. When I started this blog in May of this year I was one of those "women who do too much" , and don’t get me wrong I still am a little over booked… but a little over 2 months ago I was blessed with a boyfriend who … I suppose makes me take more time for me.

So this is to my ladies who do too much(LWD2M)…

Thought of the Day… TAKE TIME FOR YOU… ... if you don't who will?

To Those LWD2M who are single:
When I was constantly doing too much it was mainly because I didn’t have a boyfriend or anyone to really occupy my time. In my mind I felt that my time HAD to be occupied so I did productive things in the community such as volunteering for just about everything. And when someone asked me to do something I rarely said no. This my ladies is a problem. We must learn to take time to sit back, relax, and maybe actually face some of the things that are bothering us… we must learn to TAKE TIME FOR US!