Ok. Here is the blog, though I am not sure if I will cover everything. A lot has happened over the last year, which includes a whole series of unfortunate events and awesome highlights as well. Just like the rollercoaster of life tends to be.
The series of unfortunate events and some awesome highlights are things I cover briefly as they are related to family or friends. I tend to keep my family stuff quiet, unless there is a reason for posting something, such as my son’s ruptured appendix or lymes disease last year. I bring those things to light online sometimes because it is good to share information to help others who may have to go through it in the future. Other than that, I don’t post a ton of photos of my kids and I don’t gossip online about issues with my family or friends. You have to know me pretty well or I have to trust you to divulge any information. Otherwise, I just keep quiet about that area of my life.
I will give you some general advice about things that have affected me though. There have been many doozies this past year. I have felt the impact and had my heart broken watching my family (especially my kids) suffer from the circumstances that are out of our control.
You see, some people will tend to want things from you, and they don’t think about anything but themselves. They don’t pay attention to the mound of issues you have to deal with on a daily basis. They feel you owe them either your time or something else for free. They assume you can understand and ’sense’ what they need rather than tell you outright. They don’t communicate and they have tunnel vision only for their own needs. It is selfish, yes. Though we can all be that way off and on, depending on the situation we are dealing with at a particular point in time. But, life is precious…. those people have to stop assuming things. Remember, assume = ‘ass’ of ‘u’ and ‘me.
Another thing that happens is that rumors or hearsay are believed with no doubts or research to find if the information is true. This happens with family, friends, and acquaintances. It’s like you are guilty until proven innocent. What about keeping an open mind? It’s true then… life isn’t fair.
You may be going along, surviving day by day, thinking things are fine… and then wham… you are considered weak, evil, no good or incomplete.
Well, you know what? They aren’t the judge of you. So, stop worrying so much. Heck, I am very guilty of worrying about what people think of me… but I get over it. You have to. You know why? It will eat at you and hold you back from going on with life. It will cripple your mind and outlook on all things good in life. It will affect your personal life and your business life.
I am not perfect by any means. I am human. Though some folks would say I am different than many girls out there. But, none of us are from a mold… we are all unique.
So, I say, I know it’s hard to turn off hurt feelings at first. It’s hard to get past the shock of how someone treats you… especially if it was someone you really trusted or loved. It’s a matter of mourning that relationship, digesting the information you found out, and then either trying to repair any damage or just get closure and then let it go. There is no certain time period on this process of course. For me, there were so many things that happened over the last year that hurt. But, once I got over the process of being angry, wounded, and compressed by the feelings, I moved on.
Remember, the opposite of drama is comedy and other wonderful things. I try to focus on the great things that have happened over the last year. How my boys are healthy now and growing to be such wonderful young men. How I have beautiful nieces and a nephew who I am very proud of… as well as being proud of my brothers and other family. And I am grateful to have many new friendships. For any losses or disappointments in life, there is plenty of love. Find the source of it and bask in it. 
Ok, I am not posting about my latest projects and cool info until my next blog.
Leave a comment about how your last year has gone. Don’t give specific details or names as this is the internet and those folks may read it one day. But, do leave a general post of your heartaches or your great accomplishments. I love hearing about great things happening… its inspiring and will help others know about some cool things in other’s lives….
Anyways… have a fantastic day!
