One word that has been used to describe me many
times is random. Of all the things I have been called in my life, this one I
actually agree with. I am so very random in my likes, dislikes, personality, in
everything! And today’s blog will be no different. It will be all over the
place.
One thing I really love in this world is sending
cards, especially out of the blue. I love sending cards for pretty much any
holiday or event, but I really love when I receive one. Yesterday in my mail
was just such a card. It isn’t my birthday, no holiday this week, but it was a
card that had perfect timing. Not being Hallmark aside, it was perfect. The
actual card was perfect but what was even better was what was written in the
inside by the sender — I believe in you. Those four words were just what I
needed to read yesterday. Plus, I have always thought that this particular
friend has the most beautiful handwriting. My penmanship on the other hand,
well…
I have had two people in 24 hours ask me if I was Ok
based on previous blog posts. For the record, yes, yes I am. My apologies for
any worry I caused. Of course I may not be all sunshine and lollipops, but that
doesn’t mean I am not Ok. Some blogs will have a down on me tone, bad days
happen, but not all will. I do however appreciate the concern and knowing people
are reading my blog. Thanks!
Last night I presented a question to a great friend
that stumped us both. The question was — When was the last time I did something
for myself? The last time something I did wasn’t tied to another person. Neither
one of us could come up with an answer. That doesn’t mean for a second that I
regret anything I have done. Every party, every wedding, every race, every
present, every card, whatever, I want to do it. Doing these things does make me
happy, but they aren’t for me. In the end, it is for someone else. I like being
the person that does things for others and is always there, but it is also time
for me to do something just for me. It is now my time.
The last week I have been working on something just
for me (a post for a later time) and it feels good. I still have down on me
moments, but they will pass. I am finally thinking about me. Doing this feels
good. No wonder so many people think of themselves first. Of course it will be
hard for me not to put others first, but at least I am trying, right?
So as I start to put some organization and plan in
to fixing my life, I will keep thinking about Laura Bush. I will use her as my
example of how to live my life and most importantly, how I treat people. I will
fail sometimes, but I will just pick myself up and ask, what would Laura Bush
do?
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