He once told me that if you do something, make sure you do it well so that if others do it after you, you will not be ashamed. You will be proud of what you have done despite what comes after.
Category Archives: Family and Friends
Exactly Where I am Supposed to Be
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?
There are things that I constantly think I have to do, ways my life will go but even when the universe shows me it has its own agenda, I still plan and plan.
I have a journal that tracks my thoughts, that I should be able to use but I forgot it at home so I can’t see exactly what dream I had last year. Let me think, I think, I joked I would be at the Christmas market plus one but instead I will be at the Christmas markets plus one.
In the past year I’ve had some disappointments and some successes, but honestly I think 2025 was a very laid back year. 2023 and 2024 were emotionally exhausting. Yes I could have done more but I didn’t, I’m trying to move at my own pace and give myself grace for what I did do. So I’ll assess if my life today is what I pictured a year ago.
Family – I’m realizing that family is not a fixed thing, it evolves as you do. It expands and contracts. I didn’t think mine would grow from the ones I grew up with, but it did and come what may I’m happy about it.
Career – I think I’m coasting. I could do more but I have no real interest and in part it could be because I have not been bold. I have not asked for more nor have I taken any risks. I am slowly becoming fat off the hog or should I say complacent with my golden handcuffs?
Friends – I’m reassessing many friendships and wondering if they still fulfill me outside of thinking we have been friends for ages. But on the other hand it seems almost impossible to make new friends and any attempts in doing so are met with “let’s meet up” then never come to fruition. I’ve also found my self thinking do I actually like this person or do they actually like me?
Wellness – Emotionally I think I am better than I have been in a long time yet I’m physically failing. I am still walking Lolah everyday but the gym had been hit and miss.
Creative Pursuits – I have ideas, oh sooo many ideas but the execution is always delayed.
Am I where I thought I would be last year? Well I’m in the correct country, with the right person, writing this blog so no not exactly but I know I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
P.S. I worked out this morning so I know I’ll get back to peak wellness
To be smart or generous ?
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.
I think I hope people say that I am smart but a little part of me would want them to say I’m generous. I think I personally value the smart label while knowing that being generous maybe a better character trait.
First Impressions Matter – Or Do They?
What’s the first impression you want to give people?
I’m a believer that first impressions matter but I also firmly believe that they are often inaccurate. When I meet people I want them to think I’m nice and hopefully funny. I find that humour makes any situation better.
When you first meet someone you have to be a little careful, they may not “get” you or your sense of humour. That can lead to a bad first impression.
I’ve met people that I thought I would get along with, yet after getting to know them my first impression was completely off. I have also met people who I thought eurghh but alas I was wrong, they turned out to be pretty great.
So I guess I would like to give people an accurate representation of who I am as a first impression.
Heartbreak – The Settle down Selections
Last few years I’ve had my heartbroken, now I’m ok, I survived.
To the friends that slowly stopped responding until it had been years since we spoke, my heart is always open for you.
To the family members that let me down, some for the first time, some are repeat offenders my heart is broken.
Some showed me that maybe we are not as close as I thought and my wellbeing is not nor has it ever been their concern. I’m disappointed and our relationships will never be the same but I’m ok.
To the man I fell in love with so fast I failed to see I was standing out there alone I wish you well, because you promised me nothing.
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