Mellow Musings

Whoo Hoo on the student loan. That has to feel great!!

Beautiful paintings.

You look fabulous dahling!

Sounds like an *incredible* day. Love the script for the puppet show, and the fact that the girls brought you breakfast in bed without anyone telling them to, well, that's just amazing! You are a wonderful mom, and they recognize it. And as for this unbelievable guidance you've received, well, it's more than a good day, its gonna be a great year. (And I can't wait to hear about it whenever you have the chance.)

Such a beautiful post. You and Judy are so lucky to have each other.

It's a common cycle. I've known several people who have said, "This isn't where I thought I'd be at age X." for all the same reasons you described above. (Fear, self doubt, etc.) At least you've recognized the need for change. All you have to do now is find the power within yourself to dig deep and confront your fear of failure. Ignore those negative voices in the back of your head and *Believe* that you can do all the things you're afraid of (like public speaking, for instance.) Next thing you know, you'll be well on your way to making the positive changes required for a happier life. Better now than never - you don't want to find yourself saying, "This isn't where I thought I'd be at age 44, 54, 64, etc..." Good luck.

Totally. Good vibes all around!

Chin chin... I like that.
Yes, this picture was taken at her birthday party in November. With the constant sweet smile on her face, you'd never know she was dying.

Ugh.... Cell phone numbers and religion -- both things that should be kept to yourself unless the other person says it's "okay" first.

Those sound like some pretty great epiphanies. I once took a keen interest in quantum physics. So I went to the library, took out a few books and... yeah...

Oh my gosh, how frustrating!! (But what a funny place to put your money...)

Seinfeld has a bit where he says, "Statistics show that more people are afraid of public speaking than they are of dying. So that means at a funeral they'd rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy." You can do it... like anything, it just comes with practice.

Gross. Was it something he ate, or is he just a sick puppy?

Very cool slideshow. Great pictures.

Very inspirational post.