Musique -
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep by Bing Crosby
So, I was having a frustrating day and I was focusing on all that's wrong with my life right now and venting on Facebook and complaining (even though I am a huge fan of Louise Hay and firmly believe that your thoughts create your life). So then I decided to take a break and made a list of some of my blessings and things I love:
My beautiful cats, Scarlett and Melanie. Oh my GOD, do I love them!! I got these two adorable black cats as kittens two years ago from a shelter. They are seriously the closest thing to children I will ever have (because I don't ever want children). They are the first animals I've ever raised on my own, so there is a special connection I've never had before with previous pets. As a lover of all things Halloween, of course I had to get black cats, but these black cats were destined for me and I am so happy they are in my life. I might sound like a crazy cat lady, but I don't care. They show me unconditional love every single day and I will ever be grateful for them.
My beautiful PT Cruiser. I've wanted one for some time because the design was inspired by 1930s cars. I finally got mine in June of 2009. It was obviously meant for me - black, only slightly used (it's a 2008), and under $10,000! I love the way it drives and the way it looks and the little back trunk area that can hold stuff (or a person if it's too crowded in the cabin). I love how I've adorned it with Bouncing Souls, No Doubt, Mad Rad, Germany, and Norway stickers (Belarus is next - I just need to find a Belarussian flag sticker and then the triumvirate of my ancestry will be completely represented on my car!). It's super reliable and I love it lots!
Living in West Seattle. It's glorious living in a beach town, especially one filled with such nice people as West Seattle. It seems like everyone's a bit more polite here and a bit healthier too. Plus, my apartment is across the street from the water, so I can look out my window and see the Puget Sound! There's also a very nice spot a few minutes walk from my place where I can go and sit on some stone steps and watch the waves come in and out. This is my favorite spot and I go here a lot when I need to clear my head or get happy. It always calms and relaxes me and puts me in a better mood. In fact, another one of my blessings is that in midst of writing this blog post, I realized that it was time for me to go home (yay!) so I drove home and as I saw the beautiful Puget Sound ahead of me and decided to take a few minutes to sit by the water. The bad day I'd had was still sitting heavy on me, so this time to just sit quietly and contemplate the vastness and beauty of the water and hear the little waves come in and out calmed me right down and made me feel very peaceful. And now here I am, back at the blog post. :)
My family. This is us back in the early 80s. Gee, I loved bows on my head even back then. :) They are the best and most supportive family ever. My sister is my best friend and my parents are ALWAYS there for me - no matter what. I have been ridiculously blessed to have them be my family.
