Be authentic. Be true to yourself. – Judy Garland once said, “Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else.” Live by this statement. There is no such thing as living a good day in someone else’s shoes. The only shoes you can occupy are your own. If you aren’t being yourself, you aren’t truly living… you’re merely existing. And no day spent in a phony state of mere existence will ever be memorable or worthwhile.
Artistically challenged. I guess that’s how I would describe myself. I have all these fantastic ideas of things I want to draw or create with pencils, paint and fabric. These ideas go no further than just that.. an idea. I can write & create things with words - that’s as far as it goes. I think I’m ok with that.
Swear Word
I’ve been told to be cautious with the words I say while serving. I’ve been told to use discretion & to read people. In the past weeks I’ve been reminded more than I ever have about .. the use of Merry Christmas. It saddens my heart that I have to sensor such an amazing statement. I say it many times to many customers - I think it’s important to spread Christmas cheer! The other day I wrote Merry Christmas on a bill at work & when I went to pick up the signed visa card the man tipped me very little and crossed out ”Merry Christmas”. It was a little disheartening but I didn’t let it get to me too much! No matter what I will always say Merry Christmas (or something of the sorts) at work. I think that’s what Christmas is about - keeping up the good spirit - in spite of everything. Life is hard - not every day is going to be a good day. If you’re having a bad day chances are several people around you are as well. The best way to feel better around the holidays is to spread Christmas cheer! I LOVE Christmas time. It’s easy to make people’s days around this time of year. I love asking people about Christmas plans and traditions and seeing their eyes light up. It makes me happy! So Merry Christmas - only 12 days away !!!
If you’re unhappy with something - change it.
I think I’ve wasted so much time dwelling on the negative and the bad. It took me a long time to realize that somethings you just need to let go of and move on from. You can’t focus on things that bring you down and things that aren’t right. I wasted so much energy .. on somethings that are now so meaningless. There are so many amazing things in my life that I couldn’t see before because my vision was so clouded with all the negative things that have occurred in my life & to me. I still struggle with being negative and focusing on negative things - but it’s been amazing going through this journey of finding a more positive side to myself. I feel better inside & out. It’s just part of my wonderful healing journey.
I have never been this excited before. It’s coming down to the final month before the wedding - this is my last Christmas as a McConnell. There’s only a handful of things left to do. I don’t know if I want all this exciting wedding planning to end but at the same time I want it to be finished now so I can just be married to the love of my life.
I’ve been on this crazy expedition to find the best teeth whitening tools .. for the least amount of money and I think I successfully found the best ever. I had been brushing my teeth with crest 3d advanced whitening tooth paste and it was working fine but I was watching Dr. Oz and he said to pre-brush with baking soda and lemon .. I did just that and I am as happy as a clam .. with white teeth. I found this out in perfect timing .. t-minus 39 days until the wedding.
—- on a side note.. that picture is not me. hah
