Friday, November 2, 2007

changing emotional directions...

I started out the day dragging my feet, tired, and a bit resentful that I had to get up at all. Then I found myself running out the garage in my bathrobe like a crazy person cuz the trash people were here. Snapped at the kids. Irritated at the person going 5 miles BELOW the speed limit infront of me. Tired of some of my neighbors who don't talk or wave back to me because I quit our neighborhood bunco group (it's bunco people...can we please get over it? it's been almost a year.)

But now, after giving myself a mini facial and having some fritos and iced coffee, I am feeling better. The fact that there's a Project Runway marathon on Bravo and I have it on for background noise while I work doesn't hurt either. Oh, and I will chose to focus on my one neighbor, Nancy, who waves at me EVERY morning. With a smile. Thank you wonderful friend and neighbor. It means more to me than you'll ever know.

Doing some work today. Still slowly changing the kid's playroom into my office. And I will chose to smile, wave at non-responsive neighbors, and generally enjoy today. Because it's the only "today" I'll get. It's here for a reason. And I don't want to miss a thing.

5 comments:

Kasie @ ~The Art of Life~ said...

Thanks for the reminder! You're right; we can't control what other people do, but we can always control our attitude.
:)

Anonymous said...

great post. So true.
i can relate to grumpy mornings though. And it is nice when the coffee kicks in and we realize it's mostly little stuff. thanks!

Anonymous said...

I always enjoy your words of wisdom. (Yes, I feel you're wise.) Thank you for sharing your true feeling and how you try to be the best you can be for you and your family. It reminds the rest of us to do the same. May your have a wonderful evening with your fam. :) JW

Anonymous said...

Great post,Cathy--love it!

Love you too! Dawn

Tawn said...

dang...i need some new meds~