the time is now

location...pool

i am learning to hone a new skill- its all about being connected to our surroundings and focusing in on the now. i am guilty in my day to day of two extremes- dwelling in the past and what could have been or what could be in future. its about living in the day to day, in the present, not the past or the future. while these shape who we are- i think we are missing the point of life if we don’t see what is right in front of us and be available to cease it.

i read something today stating that sanity is being aware of and available to our surroundings- its not about having it all figured out. what a welcome point to me, i am far from having things “figured out” and that is ok. i keep moving forward and focus on now because i can do today.

for me...the sun is shining and there is a cool breeze in air, the light in the pool creates a honey comb design that is alive, while the noise of the leave blowers is annoying me right now...they are making my complex more beautiful and they are doing their job, i am about to go for a run in the neighbor i love...life is good- i’m not worried about tomorrow.

i am seeing that sometimes the greatest opportunities to grow come when you aren’t expecting them or even really needing them....they may not even be what you ever would have dreamed yourself...

the tough stuff

location- orange umbrella by the train tracks

OMG- i love this time of year... the fall and winter are coming. that makes me so happy and i can just feel the energy coming.

my thought of the day...

"Failure is an opportunity to grow, to move forward and become a better version of ourselves" unknown

i am reminded today of the tough stuff that used to be tough...when i was holding on to my way and all the anxiety that came with it... but i am living proof that its true and i am very far from perfect....but because of it all, i walk forward knowing that a better version of myself continues on

his grace is sufficient, his grace is sufficient for me

today is a new day...

location- my favorite coffee spot and seat

my aim now and usually is to inspire...it can be a challenge some days to create some new energy in life- i'm always trying out new things that could possibly add that little spark of sunshine to my day...not always people but things i can do. we don't think about this much, but i'm deep like that. within the past month i have started to make my bed daily and bake more...doing for others always makes me :) LOL

from a former crazy girl to another...

location- the pool- no music (just crickets)

so roommate and i were having a conversation about the "crazy girl" that lives inside of all of us. you know her...the one that ruins everything, over analyzes everything, beats a point to the ground and just does stupid stuff...she loves to text and when i take her to the gym with me...best workouts ever! funny how it always seems like a good thing and even the right thing to do at the moment. she has caused me to do some ridiculous things...but i can't help but love her because she makes for some funny stories. i can't help but laugh at how far i have come as well as how easily she can still get the best of me... now whenever i have a moment or thought... i always start with...i pulled a crazy girl today (but that doesn't happen very often)

here it is

current song...dynamite, location...pool

for all of you that are always encouraging me to write...here it is. there is change in the air here. this is my space, my way and i will be writing about the love- get ready for the randomness. no names will be the same- so get ready.

believe it or not today this is the first day this summer i have been to the pool. i can't believe it... i am really proud of myself for getting out here and relaxing. this is not something i do well, lately i become obsessed with cleaning and have come to the conclusion that i need to chill out and not worry about everything being so clean and looking like a magazine all the time. (major run on sentence) my new focus is to learn and experiencing new things, new adventures, new people...and write about it. raw and unfocused... but hopefully increasingly entertaining... of course if you have ideas...let me know. have a great day!