I can finally say that I am now a tigger! I worked really hard on this one. Somebody at work said that I couldn’t get out of my own way – so I got out of the way and am finally kicking butt. Still stress too much but I finally believe in myself and am comfortable in my own skin. Feels good.
PS – the eeyore/tigger analogy came from: The Last Lecture on Youtube (a must see if you are interested in getting a serious dose of inspiration and a reality check). Instantly changed how I interacted with my two boys.
Apr 28, 2008, 09:59PM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments
I was listening to a book on CD on the way to school today and sailing the seven seas was mentioned. My immediate thought was how dangerous that would be in this day and age. There are so many unsavory, dangerous characters lurking around some of the best boating waters on earth (which really sucks). Then I recalled taking a navigation course in 5th grade. The social studies teacher that taught it sailed all over the world using nothing more than a sextant. I can just picture him sailing the seven seas. Then I realized that I will never be able to have the adventures he had because it is a totally different world out there now (back then I think there were still a few countries that actually liked Americans). Anyway, I hope someday this craziness stops and the only dangerous elements out there are natural ones.
Apr 14, 2008, 09:11PM PDT | 0 comments
I drove down to the beach with my two boys this weekend to see my parents. The visit was cool but I didn’t sleep well (the uncomfortable bed causing my lack of sleep reminded me of the Seinfeld episode when he hurt his back sleeping on his parent’s pull out couch), I wasn’t feeling well, and I left all of my lesson plans and school stuff for the upcoming week at my parent’s house. Of course I didn’t remember this until I was an hour away, so it essentially added another 2 hours onto a 2 1/2 hour trip! Needless to say I was grumpy as hell. After driving back to get my stuff I started my journey for the second time. Today was cloudy and rainy. Your basic crappy day which added to my grumpiness. So as I am on the road, I look over and this bright yellow VW is passing me. It’s got a huge, huge smiley face painted on it. The second I saw the 70’s style smiley face I started cracking up and smiling myself, then I glanced up at the driver. The girl driving saw me smiling and chuckling at her smiley face so she smiled back and gave me a little wave. That little incident changed my mood and I am sure it changed how the rest of the day played out. I thought to myself, “Self you have to make remembering how smiles have so much power” one of the 43 things – so here it is! Behold the power of a smile :)
Apr 06, 2008, 07:20PM PDT | 14 cheers | 1 comment
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