A Child's Love

Every day something new has happened to make the prediction from Sunday accurate. The last two days I have received presents out-of-the-blue from different people who have really warmed my heart. One was a shawl that my grandma crocheted. She has been gone for five years now and it was so sweet of the person to give it back to me. I never dreamed it would feel so good to have it and feel the closeness to her. The other one was a pair of earrings from one of my preschoolers. There wasn't any reason, but love and they were pink hearts. She knows I love pink. A big hug accompanied them. I really needed that today. Sometimes I think too much about my interactions with others and misinterpret actions or inaction. That happened earlier and I'm still not sure what to think. But the love that child shared with me is genuine. "That's" what I need to remember and focus on!

2 for 2; E-1?

So far my prediction for a great week has been accurate with two great lunches and fun conversations. Still time to schedule two more lunches and a Friday afternoon meeting! There may be one in the error column, though. The scoring judge is still ruling on that! Tune in Friday for official results!

Accurate prediction?

I don't believe in horoscopes, but am amused at what they say and sometimes this Yahoo! horoscope is uncanny in how closely it resembles me. Today's was one of those times, so I will just sit back and see what happens!

"You were recently introduced to someone who could make this a wonderful week for you -- if you let them. Let the rest of the world take care of itself, if you can."

Ok, who's gonna step up?!!!

Life enhancements

In reading another blog I came across a quote that I liked..."I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then." (Lewis Carroll) Isn't it funny how our experiences and those around us shape our personalities, even as we age. I think that our core values stay and there are parts of our personalities that will always be the same, but I am glad to know that I can move forward knowing that others will enhance my life in ways that I never dreamed possible! Each day brings new opportunities, so don't miss out on them!

30 Seconds

In the short time span of 30 seconds one's life can change. It can either bring about ecstatic or crumbling feelings. I've experienced both this week. Granted, at the time, the euphoric feels so much better, but it leaves. Sadness feels like crap, but it leaves too. Dealing with both ends of the spectrum is crucial to how we live our lives. You never know when the sadness will lead to the euphoric, so keep on going...30 seconds just passed!

Paths

Walking today I decided to take a different route which caused me to take longer to get home. Usually, I walk the same exact way every day. It's familiar and I know how long it takes. But today I stepped onto a new path that I wasn't sure where it would lead me. I knew the general direction, but it was exciting to go a different way and see new yards and flowers. Life is like that. There isn't anything wrong with familiar, but sometimes the excitement of exploring the unknown adds new dimensions to life. That has certainly been true for me these last few years. It seems that something new keeps bopping its head around a corner or bend in the road. And that's exciting to me! Keeps life fresh and I'm always curious what will be next! How glad I am to be able to stay open and embrace the new while not leaving sight of my familiar.

Opinions

As citizens, we are free to have our own personal opinions. Mayor Schweighart voiced his personal opinion concerning President Obama’s citizenship. His opinion does not reflect my own. As members of the Champaign City Council, we work hard to further the Council Goals that will move our community forward to become one that all people will be proud to call home. As in every community, residents differ in their opinions. Yet, even with strong opinions on some subjects, we are able to put them aside in order to make decisions concerning the welfare of our citizens and our city.