Life is what happens while we're busy making other plans.
Saturday night Naomi and her boyfriend are coming over for a movie night. Yes. Her BOYFRIEND! My first thought upon realizing that my 16 year old sister has a boyfriend is "What the h-e-double hockey stick is she thinking?!?! Boys are nothing but trouble!" And my second thought is "She's much too young to have a boyfriend..."
But then I realized that I was 16 the first time I fell in love. And 17 the second time I fell in love. I was married at 18, and a Mommy shortly there after. She's the same age I was when I was sure I knew what Love was all about. ^_^
She is much wiser than I was at that age though. Maybe she has learned from my mistakes. That's a good thing. Looking at it that way, my mistakes are more than worth it.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Dragonfly
Over the past few months I have contemplated getting a tattoo. Something to show the constant change in my life. Something unique.
I was walking in the courtyard at Mom & Dad's and saw a dragonfly. I was quite fascinated by it. So many different colors. Tiny and fast. I became rather curious about them so I did some research.
For as many cultural meanings as there are for the dragonfly, there are just as many symbol meanings. They main symbolism are renewal, positive force and power of life with a sense of self that comes with maturity. The dragonfly is a creature of the wind so it's only fitting that it represents change. They skitter across the water surface implying that our deeper thoughts are surfacing. We are reminded that when our deeper thoughts rise we mush play close attention to what is deeper than what's on the surface.
The dragonfly's colors are a result of reflecting light. They are associated with an illusion in causing others to see only what they want them to see. They remind us that we are made of light and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to. They symbolize going past self created illusions that limit our growing and changing and being a creature of water. they carry a symbol of thoughts and of dreaming.
They represent change. Dragonflies are a creature that you learn to appreciate as you age as you look more deeply at your own life. This is where the link to change and self appreciate comes in. As we age we just don't see the surface of things. We start to pick apart our lives and see more meaning in things.
The dragonfly lives a short life and lives it's life to the fullest. This is the strongest lesson we can learn from them. We only get this life once.
So when I get the guts to have ink driven into my skin via a needle I will be the proud owner of a dragonfly tattoo.
I was walking in the courtyard at Mom & Dad's and saw a dragonfly. I was quite fascinated by it. So many different colors. Tiny and fast. I became rather curious about them so I did some research.
For as many cultural meanings as there are for the dragonfly, there are just as many symbol meanings. They main symbolism are renewal, positive force and power of life with a sense of self that comes with maturity. The dragonfly is a creature of the wind so it's only fitting that it represents change. They skitter across the water surface implying that our deeper thoughts are surfacing. We are reminded that when our deeper thoughts rise we mush play close attention to what is deeper than what's on the surface.
The dragonfly's colors are a result of reflecting light. They are associated with an illusion in causing others to see only what they want them to see. They remind us that we are made of light and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to. They symbolize going past self created illusions that limit our growing and changing and being a creature of water. they carry a symbol of thoughts and of dreaming.
They represent change. Dragonflies are a creature that you learn to appreciate as you age as you look more deeply at your own life. This is where the link to change and self appreciate comes in. As we age we just don't see the surface of things. We start to pick apart our lives and see more meaning in things.
The dragonfly lives a short life and lives it's life to the fullest. This is the strongest lesson we can learn from them. We only get this life once.
So when I get the guts to have ink driven into my skin via a needle I will be the proud owner of a dragonfly tattoo.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sibling Love
They seem throughly enthralled by each other right now, with nothing but love in their eyes. Or perhaps they're plotting.
Regardless, I love them so incredibly much. My heart feels like it's going to explode.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Weeds in Life
Last night I was pulling weeds in the flower beds in the front yard. Among the first I grabbed were stickers and and thorns. Youch! My hands were bloody...needless to say. So I grabbed my gloves. While wearing the gloves it was much more of a challenge to pull the weeds out. I couldn't get a good grip on them. It was really frustrating.
Like always, while I'm working in the yard, I got to thinking. Pulling weeds is like dealing with everyday life.
If you try to protect yourself from all the bad things, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get the job done. Sometimes life hurts. Some times you'll bleed...maybe alot. But if you hurt and bleed a little to get through the tough spots you'll be able to throughly enjoy the flowers.
Like always, while I'm working in the yard, I got to thinking. Pulling weeds is like dealing with everyday life.
If you try to protect yourself from all the bad things, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get the job done. Sometimes life hurts. Some times you'll bleed...maybe alot. But if you hurt and bleed a little to get through the tough spots you'll be able to throughly enjoy the flowers.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Out of Line
This week has been a bit tough for me. I've been harsh to those around me. I've been cranky, rude and completely out of sorts. Not the 'myself' I'm happy to be. I really have no idea what my problem is. I threw something this morning for no reason...at all. I wasn't mad. Just looking for a reaction maybe. What am I...a 6 year-old? Like really? That's not necessary.
Maybe I'm just going insane due to all the spit up, poop, and other mommy business.
Maybe I'm completely overwhelmed with my life. Not in a bad way though.
Maybe I need to escape for a bit.
Am I making any sense at all?
Yeah, I didn't think so.
I'm rather thankful I have a husband who just stays out of the way when I'm being insane. I'm also thankful he tells me how completely ridiculous I'm being. After the fact, of course. He values his life.
Maybe I'm just going insane due to all the spit up, poop, and other mommy business.
Maybe I'm completely overwhelmed with my life. Not in a bad way though.
Maybe I need to escape for a bit.
Am I making any sense at all?
Yeah, I didn't think so.
I'm rather thankful I have a husband who just stays out of the way when I'm being insane. I'm also thankful he tells me how completely ridiculous I'm being. After the fact, of course. He values his life.
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