Okay, so today marks Day #2 of this year-long project I have embarked on to change my life, and I couldn't have asked for a better day! First, it started off with a little ME time. I got my hair done this morning, and also got to spend some time with one of my good friends at the same time. I miss being able spend time with her, but at least I get to see her every 6-8 weeks when she does my hair. :) It was so great being able to catch up with her and talk with her about marital life now since her wedding last month. She is someone that has struggled with relationships and being a single mother for some time, but she has always kept her head high and not let her troubles get her down. She really reminded me today about what's important, and even after talking to her about what's been going on lately, she still said that she believes that I will find that one person who make me so happy in a way I won't see it coming and I just have to believe it will happen and it will. See why I love her?
So, after some pampering time this morning, I went to Menard's to get some supplies for sprucing up the house and trying to weatherize things a bit more. I spent like 45 minutes there, and I didn't want to go, but I had to because I had to leave to go to a work meeting. I know, I KNOW! I am on vacation and not supposed to be working until after the first of the year, but what can I say...I'm a workaholic, and I'm working on it (haha, pun intended). It was actually a great meeting, and I got some fantastic ideas for how to improve some things for work once I get back into the full swing of things.
Once my meeting was done, it was back to more me time. I got a late lunch at Arni's (I know...totally not adhering to the new diet, but it was ME day...cut me a break), and then did ran some errands and did some shopping. It is amazing how much time flies by when you are running errands!!
So in between sitting under the dryer at the salon and eating lunch at Arni's, I had some down time to reflect on this project and steps I'm going to take to accomplish these goals. The next thing I know I am writing a "to do list" for the day/week including basic chores like doing dishes, laundry, etc. but also working on things on my checklist like removing myself from dating websites, organizing my life (which requires organizing my house), and even getting out Christmas cards which will help me connect again with friends. Before I knew it, the 10 task list turned into a page and a half! I have decided that I'm obsessed with lists and need to add it to the list of things to change. HAHA!
But after giving the list a long good look and being able to check quite a few things off of it already today, I felt a great sense of accomplishment and have motivation to keep working my way through my list, day by day. Some of the items I've but on my life improvement list are going to take quite a while to master (e.g. not being a workaholic and sticking to my new diet).
On my way home from what already seemed like a great day, I got a text from someone I care about with some great news about his business. He had a very successful business deal happen today that I think exceeded everyone's initial thoughts on how well it would go. Although he and I haven't spoken much lately and I had nothing to do with this deal being so successful, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and elation for him. I know what he's done to make his companies successful, and to finally see a big payoff like this for him, made my day even better. Like I've said recently (and may have totally stolen this quote, but can't remember if I did), finding joy in the happiness of others offers you joy and happiness. This absolutely rang true tonight.
Seeing him work over the last several months building these businesses has been a huge inspiration for me to want to start something I am passionate about. What exactly that will be is still in the works...an event planning/consulting business? become a writer? columnist? go into politics? I'm really not sure just yet..I still have a lot of thought to put into this. I don't expect to get filthy rich off of whatever idea I come up with, but I want to find something that I am passionate about.
Well, that's pretty much my day today...a little late in finishing up this blog, but oh well. :) I can't wait for tomorrow and what it brings!
Good Night Readers
XOXO
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