A woman is often measured by the things she cannot control.She is measured by the way her body curves or doesn't curve,by where she is flat or straight or round.She is measured by 36-24-36 and inches and ages and numbers,by all the outside things that don't ever add up to who she is on the inside.
And so if a woman is to be measured let her be measured by the things she can control,by who she is and who she is trying to become.
Because everyone knows, measurements are only statistics.
And statistics lie.
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips
The stride of my steps
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please
And to a man
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees
Then they swarm around me
A hive of honey bees.
I say It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth
The swing of my waist
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say It's in the arch of my back
The sun of my smile
The ride of my breasts
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say It's in the click of my heels
The bend of my hair
The palm of my hand
The need for my care.
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
I've learned...
Audra, you are right sister. It does feel good to look back and think how far I’ve come. I did make it. It did not beat me. I am fabulous.
It has been 6 months since I walked away.
I’ve had my ups and downs. I’ve been bitchy. I’ve been cranky. I’ve cried several tears. I’ve been angry. But I made it. And I couldn’t have made it without the love, support, encouragement, and comfort of so many fantastic people in my life.
I’ve learned so much over these 6 months too.
I’ve learned about vehicle repossession. (Thanks Danny!)
I’ve learned about a small business credit card going to collections. (Thanks again!)
I’ve learned that I am courageous and strong.
I’ve learned that I am loved.
I’ve learned that I am fabulous.
I’ve learned how to handle things with dignity.
I’ve learned that I deserve so much more. I deserve better.
I’ve learned how to pick myself up and dust myself off all with grace.
I’ve learned that I am determined.
I’m learning that it takes time to heal.
I’m learning that I can trust again.
I’m learning that I can work two jobs.
I’m learning that I have the greatest people in my life.
I’m learning new confidence.
I’m learning that I am beautiful (inside & out).
I’ve learned that I can start over.
I’ve learned that when you get knocked down, you got to get up no matter how much it hurts.
I’ve learned that laughter is the best medicine for an aching heart.
I’ve learned that true friends can help heal the soul.
I’ve learned how to hold my head high.
I’ve learned that time really does heal your wounds.
I’m learning a new kind of patience.
I’m learning that I am willing and able.
I’ve learned who I can trust.
This journey has been hard. It’s been difficult. It has sucked. I have paid with my heart and my wallet. I’m learning everyday. I have no regrets. And in a weird way I don’t know if I would change anything if given the chance. Because I would not be where I am right now, this very moment, if it hadn’t all happened. Now the money part would be nice to have back but I have learned for it. Things can be fixed. Debt can be paid off. It’s all about growing, learning, changing.
My one hope is that karma is real. I hope that he gets his. I’ll stand on the sidelines of life watching. Nothing will be said. I will watch and then walk away.
I’ve blessed it. I’m letting it go. I’m over it. Moving on!
And no matter how hard I try, I cannot hate him. I’ve tried. I am very angry with him and I am extremely disappointed with him. Even with the bill that he stuck me with, I’m mad but I don’t hate him. And I do wish the best for him. I hope that he finds his way. I hope he’s happy.
I know that I am happy. And I know I am loved.
It has been 6 months since I walked away.
I’ve had my ups and downs. I’ve been bitchy. I’ve been cranky. I’ve cried several tears. I’ve been angry. But I made it. And I couldn’t have made it without the love, support, encouragement, and comfort of so many fantastic people in my life.
I’ve learned so much over these 6 months too.
I’ve learned about vehicle repossession. (Thanks Danny!)
I’ve learned about a small business credit card going to collections. (Thanks again!)
I’ve learned that I am courageous and strong.
I’ve learned that I am loved.
I’ve learned that I am fabulous.
I’ve learned how to handle things with dignity.
I’ve learned that I deserve so much more. I deserve better.
I’ve learned how to pick myself up and dust myself off all with grace.
I’ve learned that I am determined.
I’m learning that it takes time to heal.
I’m learning that I can trust again.
I’m learning that I can work two jobs.
I’m learning that I have the greatest people in my life.
I’m learning new confidence.
I’m learning that I am beautiful (inside & out).
I’ve learned that I can start over.
I’ve learned that when you get knocked down, you got to get up no matter how much it hurts.
I’ve learned that laughter is the best medicine for an aching heart.
I’ve learned that true friends can help heal the soul.
I’ve learned how to hold my head high.
I’ve learned that time really does heal your wounds.
I’m learning a new kind of patience.
I’m learning that I am willing and able.
I’ve learned who I can trust.
This journey has been hard. It’s been difficult. It has sucked. I have paid with my heart and my wallet. I’m learning everyday. I have no regrets. And in a weird way I don’t know if I would change anything if given the chance. Because I would not be where I am right now, this very moment, if it hadn’t all happened. Now the money part would be nice to have back but I have learned for it. Things can be fixed. Debt can be paid off. It’s all about growing, learning, changing.
My one hope is that karma is real. I hope that he gets his. I’ll stand on the sidelines of life watching. Nothing will be said. I will watch and then walk away.
I’ve blessed it. I’m letting it go. I’m over it. Moving on!
And no matter how hard I try, I cannot hate him. I’ve tried. I am very angry with him and I am extremely disappointed with him. Even with the bill that he stuck me with, I’m mad but I don’t hate him. And I do wish the best for him. I hope that he finds his way. I hope he’s happy.
I know that I am happy. And I know I am loved.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I Love My People
Man, I sure do love the people in my life!
What I have gone through in the last 6 months has been crazy! And I couldn’t have made it through it all without the amazing support and love of my family and friends. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it weren’t for all of you. You really find out who loves you when you need them the most. New friendships can be formed too. I’ve discovered both in my time of need.
First – My mom. Wow, what can I say about her? She is amazing. She has taught many things and many of them I have learned through watching her. I have learned grace, dignity, and strength. She has shown me that you have to put on your big girl panties and deal with it. She has taught me what a strong woman is. She has listened to me and given me so much advice. She has taught me how to handle tough situations with grace and dignity.
Zac – I can’t believe that we went through all of this together. Not something that I ever thought we’d share. But in a way I am thankful for it. You have always been my friend. But now, I consider you one of my best friends. What we went through only made us closer and our bond stronger. Thanks for being my big brother and my best friend and one of my protectors.
Sean – Thanks for making me laugh through all my tears. For always being my big brother and a protector. Thanks for being a friend! You offered me lots of advice!
Kevin – Even though you are across the country, thank you! You have shown love and lots of support through the phone and e-mails. Thanks for being my big brother, protector and friend.
Kyla – You are wonderful! You’ve been there when I needed you. You told me the truth and didn’t judge me when I made my decision and you still stood by my side. You comforted me when I told you everything. You were a supportive and listening ear. You were a shoulder for me to cry on. You gave me sound advice. You told me that I was strong. You told me that I would look back and have no regrets. You told me that in time I would be thankful. You told me that I deserved better and that I would find that better person too!
Lyndsey – You are amazing! You’ve always been there when I needed you. You too were a shoulder for me to cry on and lean on too. Your support has been fantastic. We’ve had some great times over these last several months. You told me that everything would be okay. You gave me some good advice too.
Christina Louise – You are fabulous! You’ve been there when I needed you. You were a shoulder for me to cry on. You listened for months and months before I made my decision to leave. You supported me in my decision. You reminded me that I could do better. You told me frequently that I was beautiful and strong. You too told me that things would be okay. You have given me so much advice. I’m grateful for everything. You even helped me with all the financial issues too!
Kara – Thanks for all the laughs. Thanks for the nights out. Thanks for all the fabulous advice. Thanks for the comfort. Thanks for listening. Thanks for telling me that everything was going to be okay.
Debbie, Juliann, Misty, Jamie, & Tonya – Thanks for staying by my side. Thanks for still being my friend. I would not have blamed you if you all would have chosen to not talk to me again. You all will always have a special place in my heart. I still consider you all my family. You all are very near and dear to my heart and soul. You all have told me that I deserve better and that you always thought that I was too good for “him”. And that means so much to me.
Sarah Rose - Thanks for listening to me. I have vented to you so many times. I can’t even being to try and count how many times you have listened to me. Thanks for all of that time!
Kellye & Melanie & Raven – Thanks for the new formed friendship. Thanks for helping me plot my revenge. Thanks for all the laughs. You all are fabulous!!
Phillip – You are an amazing friend! Thanks for all the late night phone calls. Thanks for listening to me vent.
Audra – Thanks for reminding me that I come from a long line of strong woman. For reminding me, that I am beautiful and strong. Thank you for being one of those strong women that I admire. Thanks for not seeing me as just SP’s little sister but as a friend too. Thanks for being my friend. Thanks for all the wonderful words of support and love.
Misti & Madchen – Thanks for the new found friendships. Teaching me the great phrases of “Halakaleem” and “It is what it is”. Thanks for not seeing me as just SP’s little sister but as a friend too.
Courtney & Jennifer – Thanks for the new friendships. I know that these friendships can be ones that will continue to grow. Thank you for the resent advice. I truly appreciate it!
Tamara – Thanks for helping me see that I am beautiful. Amazing what a picture can do for the soul. Thanks for reminding me like others have done that I can do better. Thanks!
And thanks to any one else that I did not name. There have been so many people that have loved and supported me. It’s hard to think of and name EVERYONE! So please, don’t take any offense.
I found a great new saying… “It’s not how you fall; it’s how you get up.” And I decided to get up with grace and dignity.
These thanks don’t even being to scratch the surface for the gratitude I feels towards each and everyone. These are just simple words but my heart is full of love that I feel from each and every one of you.
I’ll never forget how everyone has touched me, my heart, and my soul with the love and support. Everyone is just simply wonderful.
It’s hard to put it all in words.
But… THANKS! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND SOUL!!!!
What I have gone through in the last 6 months has been crazy! And I couldn’t have made it through it all without the amazing support and love of my family and friends. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it weren’t for all of you. You really find out who loves you when you need them the most. New friendships can be formed too. I’ve discovered both in my time of need.
First – My mom. Wow, what can I say about her? She is amazing. She has taught many things and many of them I have learned through watching her. I have learned grace, dignity, and strength. She has shown me that you have to put on your big girl panties and deal with it. She has taught me what a strong woman is. She has listened to me and given me so much advice. She has taught me how to handle tough situations with grace and dignity.
Zac – I can’t believe that we went through all of this together. Not something that I ever thought we’d share. But in a way I am thankful for it. You have always been my friend. But now, I consider you one of my best friends. What we went through only made us closer and our bond stronger. Thanks for being my big brother and my best friend and one of my protectors.
Sean – Thanks for making me laugh through all my tears. For always being my big brother and a protector. Thanks for being a friend! You offered me lots of advice!
Kevin – Even though you are across the country, thank you! You have shown love and lots of support through the phone and e-mails. Thanks for being my big brother, protector and friend.
Kyla – You are wonderful! You’ve been there when I needed you. You told me the truth and didn’t judge me when I made my decision and you still stood by my side. You comforted me when I told you everything. You were a supportive and listening ear. You were a shoulder for me to cry on. You gave me sound advice. You told me that I was strong. You told me that I would look back and have no regrets. You told me that in time I would be thankful. You told me that I deserved better and that I would find that better person too!
Lyndsey – You are amazing! You’ve always been there when I needed you. You too were a shoulder for me to cry on and lean on too. Your support has been fantastic. We’ve had some great times over these last several months. You told me that everything would be okay. You gave me some good advice too.
Christina Louise – You are fabulous! You’ve been there when I needed you. You were a shoulder for me to cry on. You listened for months and months before I made my decision to leave. You supported me in my decision. You reminded me that I could do better. You told me frequently that I was beautiful and strong. You too told me that things would be okay. You have given me so much advice. I’m grateful for everything. You even helped me with all the financial issues too!
Kara – Thanks for all the laughs. Thanks for the nights out. Thanks for all the fabulous advice. Thanks for the comfort. Thanks for listening. Thanks for telling me that everything was going to be okay.
Debbie, Juliann, Misty, Jamie, & Tonya – Thanks for staying by my side. Thanks for still being my friend. I would not have blamed you if you all would have chosen to not talk to me again. You all will always have a special place in my heart. I still consider you all my family. You all are very near and dear to my heart and soul. You all have told me that I deserve better and that you always thought that I was too good for “him”. And that means so much to me.
Sarah Rose - Thanks for listening to me. I have vented to you so many times. I can’t even being to try and count how many times you have listened to me. Thanks for all of that time!
Kellye & Melanie & Raven – Thanks for the new formed friendship. Thanks for helping me plot my revenge. Thanks for all the laughs. You all are fabulous!!
Phillip – You are an amazing friend! Thanks for all the late night phone calls. Thanks for listening to me vent.
Audra – Thanks for reminding me that I come from a long line of strong woman. For reminding me, that I am beautiful and strong. Thank you for being one of those strong women that I admire. Thanks for not seeing me as just SP’s little sister but as a friend too. Thanks for being my friend. Thanks for all the wonderful words of support and love.
Misti & Madchen – Thanks for the new found friendships. Teaching me the great phrases of “Halakaleem” and “It is what it is”. Thanks for not seeing me as just SP’s little sister but as a friend too.
Courtney & Jennifer – Thanks for the new friendships. I know that these friendships can be ones that will continue to grow. Thank you for the resent advice. I truly appreciate it!
Tamara – Thanks for helping me see that I am beautiful. Amazing what a picture can do for the soul. Thanks for reminding me like others have done that I can do better. Thanks!
And thanks to any one else that I did not name. There have been so many people that have loved and supported me. It’s hard to think of and name EVERYONE! So please, don’t take any offense.
I found a great new saying… “It’s not how you fall; it’s how you get up.” And I decided to get up with grace and dignity.
These thanks don’t even being to scratch the surface for the gratitude I feels towards each and everyone. These are just simple words but my heart is full of love that I feel from each and every one of you.
I’ll never forget how everyone has touched me, my heart, and my soul with the love and support. Everyone is just simply wonderful.
It’s hard to put it all in words.
But… THANKS! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND SOUL!!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Relay for Life
Why Do I Relay?
I relay for Pop.
I relay for Grandma Peggy.
I relay for Marilyn ‘Malo’.
I relay for the countless others who have fought the good fight.
I relay for me.
I relay for you.
I relay for my family.
I relay for your family.
I relay for my children.
I relay for your children.
I relay so that maybe my children will know a world without cancer.
If not my children, the maybe my grandchildren will know a cancer-free world.
I relay to be proactive.
I relay for awareness.
I relay to encourage.
I relay for hope.
I relay for a promise.
I relay for change.
I relay to make a difference.
I relay for the strength in numbers.
I relay for support.
I relay in honor of survivors.
I relay in memory for those who lost the war against this monster.
This is why I Relay.
Why do you Relay?
For more information on, please check out the American Cancer Society’s website and the Relay for Life website.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp
http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/
I relay for Pop.
I relay for Grandma Peggy.
I relay for Marilyn ‘Malo’.
I relay for the countless others who have fought the good fight.
I relay for me.
I relay for you.
I relay for my family.
I relay for your family.
I relay for my children.
I relay for your children.
I relay so that maybe my children will know a world without cancer.
If not my children, the maybe my grandchildren will know a cancer-free world.
I relay to be proactive.
I relay for awareness.
I relay to encourage.
I relay for hope.
I relay for a promise.
I relay for change.
I relay to make a difference.
I relay for the strength in numbers.
I relay for support.
I relay in honor of survivors.
I relay in memory for those who lost the war against this monster.
This is why I Relay.
Why do you Relay?
For more information on, please check out the American Cancer Society’s website and the Relay for Life website.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp
http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/
Sunday, June 8, 2008
What's A Girl To Do?
I have said before that I’m ready.
I’m ready for something, anything.
What exactly am I ready for?
A date… still questionable.
A relationship… NO!
I am ready for an adventure though,
A road trip,
Quality face time with friends,
Time away from everyday things.
I have put some thought into this whole dating thing. Serious thought. But I am still sitting on the fence.
The thought of a date makes me want to throw up at times. Other times, I get giddy thinking about getting dolled up and getting a little attention from a man. So to put it simply, I have butterflies and I am scared shitless. It’s been eight years since I’ve done this. I know that it’s not that long and I know that I’m young and that people start over all the time. Blah, blah, blah… But still, 8 years!!!
I’ve been single for six months! Yay, Meara!! No regrets. No looking back. I’ve torn the rearview mirror off!
But that thought brings me to the other thing that I know I’m not ready for… A relationship. Also brings me to my fear…
My fear of a relationship… I got burned! Burned bad!
But I don’t want that situation, experience, life lesson to dictate the rest of my life and relationships. I don’t want the next guy to pay for what “he” did. I want to be able to trust that I won’t get used, abused, and lied to. I don’t want to compare the good to the bad or the good to the bad. But I’ scared. I’m scare that the ultimate betrayal and broken trust is going to dictate my relationships. I’m scare that I will always compare the bad shit to whatever “new guy” does. It’s not fair to whoever may come into my life. How many will have to pay for what “he” did? I want the answer to be zero. I don’t want anyone to have to pay that cost. It’s too high. They’re not the one that broke my heart, my trust, my faith in others. It’s no else’s fault why I question what I question. It’s all “his” fault. No one should pay that price but “him”. But “he” will never own up to what “he” did. I know this.
So what’s a girl to do? How do I trust again? How do I not let what happened dictate any new relationship? How do I learn to trust again?
I want to trust. I want to trust someone with my heart again. I want to live my life, my way. I want to love again, one day, without the fair.
This is what has been on my mind lately. I want to learn how to handle this. I don’t want to ruin anything because of my issue. I want to deal with and handle my issue before it becomes a problem. Fix it while it’s a fear. I don’t want it to become a reality.
I’m guessing the answer is time, patience, and love from others.
I know I have the love from others part down… I have been blessed with some of the greatest people in my life. So many stepped up and reached out. And others stayed around when they didn’t have to stay by my side. I’m blessed. Truly blessed.
I’m ready for something, anything.
What exactly am I ready for?
A date… still questionable.
A relationship… NO!
I am ready for an adventure though,
A road trip,
Quality face time with friends,
Time away from everyday things.
I have put some thought into this whole dating thing. Serious thought. But I am still sitting on the fence.
The thought of a date makes me want to throw up at times. Other times, I get giddy thinking about getting dolled up and getting a little attention from a man. So to put it simply, I have butterflies and I am scared shitless. It’s been eight years since I’ve done this. I know that it’s not that long and I know that I’m young and that people start over all the time. Blah, blah, blah… But still, 8 years!!!
I’ve been single for six months! Yay, Meara!! No regrets. No looking back. I’ve torn the rearview mirror off!
But that thought brings me to the other thing that I know I’m not ready for… A relationship. Also brings me to my fear…
My fear of a relationship… I got burned! Burned bad!
But I don’t want that situation, experience, life lesson to dictate the rest of my life and relationships. I don’t want the next guy to pay for what “he” did. I want to be able to trust that I won’t get used, abused, and lied to. I don’t want to compare the good to the bad or the good to the bad. But I’ scared. I’m scare that the ultimate betrayal and broken trust is going to dictate my relationships. I’m scare that I will always compare the bad shit to whatever “new guy” does. It’s not fair to whoever may come into my life. How many will have to pay for what “he” did? I want the answer to be zero. I don’t want anyone to have to pay that cost. It’s too high. They’re not the one that broke my heart, my trust, my faith in others. It’s no else’s fault why I question what I question. It’s all “his” fault. No one should pay that price but “him”. But “he” will never own up to what “he” did. I know this.
So what’s a girl to do? How do I trust again? How do I not let what happened dictate any new relationship? How do I learn to trust again?
I want to trust. I want to trust someone with my heart again. I want to live my life, my way. I want to love again, one day, without the fair.
This is what has been on my mind lately. I want to learn how to handle this. I don’t want to ruin anything because of my issue. I want to deal with and handle my issue before it becomes a problem. Fix it while it’s a fear. I don’t want it to become a reality.
I’m guessing the answer is time, patience, and love from others.
I know I have the love from others part down… I have been blessed with some of the greatest people in my life. So many stepped up and reached out. And others stayed around when they didn’t have to stay by my side. I’m blessed. Truly blessed.
Lesson Learned
I’ve made mistakes in my life.
I’ve let people take advantage of me,
and I accepted way less than I deserve.
But, I’ve learned from my bad choices and
even though there are some things I can never
get back and people who will be never be sorry,
I’ll know better next time and
I won’t settle for anything less than I deserve.
I’ve let people take advantage of me,
and I accepted way less than I deserve.
But, I’ve learned from my bad choices and
even though there are some things I can never
get back and people who will be never be sorry,
I’ll know better next time and
I won’t settle for anything less than I deserve.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Favorite Quotes
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." ~Edward Everett Hale
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference." – Serenity Prayer
"Dance as though no one is watching you; Love as though you have never been hurt before; Sing as though no one can hear you; Live as though heaven is on earth." - Souza
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understandings with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same." - Flavia Weedn
"Once is awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a fairy tale." - Unknown Author
"Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."
"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!"
"Life is not measured in the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."
"Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die tomorrow" - James Dean
"Do the best you can with what you have and where you are."
"Well behaved women rarely make history!""You must do the thing you think you cannot do"- Eleanor Roosevelt.
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"Dreams do come true; without that possibility nature would not incite us to have them."
- John Updike
"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945
"Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities." Dr. Seuss
Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
"I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am pretty, but not beautiful. I have friends, but I am not the peacemaker. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love." - Marilyn Monroe
"There are no regrets in life, just lessons." - Jennifer Aniston
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over; it became a butterfly."
- Anonymous
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined."
- Thoreau
"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will still land among the stars."
"Better to be an open sinner than a false saint."
"Wheresoever you go, go with all of your heart." – Confucius
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt
"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ’em all together, I guess." – Elvis Presley
"May you live all the days of your life." – Jonathon Swift
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." – Albert Einstein
"BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL, BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON’T MATTER, AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON’T MIND."
DR. SEUSS
Being positive is not about what happens to us, it’s about how we perceive what happens to us. It is the knack of finding a positive for every negative, and viewing setback as a challenge. The time to be happy is now!
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem."
- President Ronald Reagan, 1985
"When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves."– Katherine Mansfield"I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar."-Robert Brault
"Mo Anam Cara" meaning "My Soul Mate" in Irish
"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." Mother Teresa
"God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try." Mother Teresa
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
"You shine like a star in your own special way and you add beautiful light to this world."
"Cherish yesterday. Dream tomorrow. Live today."
"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child a or garden patch… to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Emerson
"Drunken words are sober thoughts"
"The unreal is more powerful than the real because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it. Because it’s only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last. Stone crumbles. Wood rots. People, well, they die. But things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend... they go on and on."
- Chuck Palahniuk
"There are still good times to be had." quote from Steel Magnolias
"After all... Tomorrow is another day." - Scarlett O’Hara
"Don’t compromise yourself. You are you’ve got." -Janis Joplin
"Living well is the best revenge." -Courtney Parker
"You never have to do this day again." -Audra
"You don’t have this day to do again." -Audra
"Keep in mind that no matter how cute and sexy a guy is, there’s always some woman somewhere who’s sick of him." -Carol Henry
"I’m only as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends that I have!"
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lao Tzu
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where the is no path and leave a trail."
- Emerson
"There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy and a tragedy." - Mark Twain
"You can understand and relate to most people better if you look at them -- no matter how old or impressive they may be -- as if they are children. For most of us never really grow up or mature all that much -- we simply grow taller. O, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales." - Leo Rosten
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." – Albert Einstein
"One shoe can change your life!" - Cinderella
"Life is an occasion...Rise to it. ~Mr. Magorium"
"Be bold in what you stand for and careful what you fall for. - Ruth Boorstin"
"Losing the future is the best thing that ever happened to me." - Marilyn French
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: IT GOES ON.” – Robert Frost
“It is better to fail in originality that to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream not only plan but also believe.
"Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?" – Frank J. Giblin II
"It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." – Abraham Lincoln
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
“Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…” – Max
Ehrmann
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel
“Remember Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in heels.” – Faith Whittlesey
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference." – Serenity Prayer
"Dance as though no one is watching you; Love as though you have never been hurt before; Sing as though no one can hear you; Live as though heaven is on earth." - Souza
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understandings with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same." - Flavia Weedn
"Once is awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a fairy tale." - Unknown Author
"Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."
"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!"
"Life is not measured in the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."
"Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die tomorrow" - James Dean
"Do the best you can with what you have and where you are."
"Well behaved women rarely make history!""You must do the thing you think you cannot do"- Eleanor Roosevelt.
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"Dreams do come true; without that possibility nature would not incite us to have them."
- John Updike
"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945
"Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities." Dr. Seuss
Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
"I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am pretty, but not beautiful. I have friends, but I am not the peacemaker. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love." - Marilyn Monroe
"There are no regrets in life, just lessons." - Jennifer Aniston
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over; it became a butterfly."
- Anonymous
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined."
- Thoreau
"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will still land among the stars."
"Better to be an open sinner than a false saint."
"Wheresoever you go, go with all of your heart." – Confucius
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt
"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ’em all together, I guess." – Elvis Presley
"May you live all the days of your life." – Jonathon Swift
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." – Albert Einstein
"BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL, BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON’T MATTER, AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON’T MIND."
DR. SEUSS
Being positive is not about what happens to us, it’s about how we perceive what happens to us. It is the knack of finding a positive for every negative, and viewing setback as a challenge. The time to be happy is now!
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem."
- President Ronald Reagan, 1985
"When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves."– Katherine Mansfield"I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar."-Robert Brault
"Mo Anam Cara" meaning "My Soul Mate" in Irish
"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." Mother Teresa
"God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try." Mother Teresa
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
"You shine like a star in your own special way and you add beautiful light to this world."
"Cherish yesterday. Dream tomorrow. Live today."
"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child a or garden patch… to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Emerson
"Drunken words are sober thoughts"
"The unreal is more powerful than the real because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it. Because it’s only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last. Stone crumbles. Wood rots. People, well, they die. But things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend... they go on and on."
- Chuck Palahniuk
"There are still good times to be had." quote from Steel Magnolias
"After all... Tomorrow is another day." - Scarlett O’Hara
"Don’t compromise yourself. You are you’ve got." -Janis Joplin
"Living well is the best revenge." -Courtney Parker
"You never have to do this day again." -Audra
"You don’t have this day to do again." -Audra
"Keep in mind that no matter how cute and sexy a guy is, there’s always some woman somewhere who’s sick of him." -Carol Henry
"I’m only as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends that I have!"
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lao Tzu
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where the is no path and leave a trail."
- Emerson
"There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy and a tragedy." - Mark Twain
"You can understand and relate to most people better if you look at them -- no matter how old or impressive they may be -- as if they are children. For most of us never really grow up or mature all that much -- we simply grow taller. O, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales." - Leo Rosten
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." – Albert Einstein
"One shoe can change your life!" - Cinderella
"Life is an occasion...Rise to it. ~Mr. Magorium"
"Be bold in what you stand for and careful what you fall for. - Ruth Boorstin"
"Losing the future is the best thing that ever happened to me." - Marilyn French
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: IT GOES ON.” – Robert Frost
“It is better to fail in originality that to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream not only plan but also believe.
"Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?" – Frank J. Giblin II
"It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." – Abraham Lincoln
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
“Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…” – Max
Ehrmann
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel
“Remember Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in heels.” – Faith Whittlesey
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