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Monday, April 21, 2008

I wish

I wish had the passion to write again. The only writing I do any more is for school. I'm good at it, but it's not what I had in mind when I said I want to be a writer. I suppose it's the path I'm on right now...

I wish I would make the time to do more with my novel. I wrote it. I paid to have it edited. And now it just sits here. Sure I sent it off to a few agents, but with a half-assed synopsis and and a less than stellar effort. I more or less did it just to say "see I did it". I don't have the time (or don't take the proper time and make a real effort) to really do it right. Reasons or excuses...whatever...they're both lame.

I wish I had the passion to paint again. I haven't picked up a paint brush in a very long time. I feel like my creativity has vanished. The ironic thing is that I have displayed some of my artwork at my desk, and people compliment it all the time. Now that I have the courage to display it and be proud of it, I don't have the courage or ambition or desire to create it any more.

Sometimes I think my life is a cruel joke. OK, maybe not a cruel joke, but something. I don't know what.

I wish I could get such a good night sleep that I didn't feel tired any more. Every moment of every day I just feel tired. I kind of gets to me after awhile.

posted by Kelly @ 4/21/2008 08:03:00 PM 0 comments

Saturday, February 16, 2008

I love this dog

I love this dog 323 of 365, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful for this silly little pup that I rescued from the SPCA. He's goofy and sometimes not so well behaved, but he makes me smile and I just adore him. Besides, as the picture indicates, he's a little smart ass, so he fits right in.

I'm grateful for a husband who gave me a coloring book and peanut butter hershey kisses for Valentine's Day. He knows me well.

I'm grateful for my daughter's independent spirits, even though I don't always agree with their decisions.

I'm grateful that all my children are safe tonight.

I'm grateful for this moment--my house is quiet and peaceful.

posted by Kelly @ 2/16/2008 09:57:00 PM 1 comments

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Sunflower, Bright Star Ranch, CO

Sunflower, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful to have a slew of things to be grateful for even when things aren't so great.

I'm grateful to know that it's better to focus on the things that are working in my life than to focus on those that are not.

I'm grateful that the above can sometimes provide miraculous results. Situations that seem un-fixable are suddenly fixed!

I'm grateful for photographs and memories. Vacations last forever when you can look through the photos again.

I'm grateful for my Freddies, who always know how to say the right thing to make a girl feel better. Eff all of you! Tee hee!

posted by Kelly @ 1/24/2008 10:05:00 PM 1 comments

Friday, January 18, 2008

Roses

Roses, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful for my job, all the super perks (free education, benefits, paid snow days, vacation time, etc.)that go along with it and I'm especially grateful for my awesome boss! This week she gave me roses, a promotion, a raise and a box of crayons (silly scented ones!). It does not get much better than that!

posted by Kelly @ 1/18/2008 10:01:00 PM 0 comments

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The blur starts here

The blur starts here 294 of 365, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

My days seem to get busier and are starting to be one big blur. That means it's time to RELAX, take it easy, smell the roses.

I am grateful for a few peaceful moments in the morning to read the paper and drink my coffee.

I am grateful for the roses my boss gave me, just because she appreciates me.

I am grateful for my husband's idea to go out for dessert. Hot chocolate in a fancy cup is ooh, la, la!

I am grateful for half.com (and selling every text book I posted!).

I am grateful when I get to see proof that "honesty is the best policy".

posted by Kelly @ 1/15/2008 09:37:00 PM 0 comments

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Happy New Year 2008!

I am grateful that I made it through another year. 2007 was quite the roller coaster ride and I'm am thankful that it has come to an end. I'm looking forward to a calmer ride in 2008, maybe Disneyland's It's a Small World.

I am grateful for the things I did accomplish from my 2007 list:

I met some awesome online friends in person at Fred. (There's a few more, but they don't share publicly on the Internet)

I finished my book. I've finished the chapter summaries, and I am very close to have a finished synopsis. Before I am 41 (Jan. 29) it will be in the hands of several literary agents (I'm compiling the list now).

I showed a collection of my artwork publicly (at the Back Mountain Memorial Library).

I've continued my education. Yay for free classes! I completed 9 credits already and I'm signed up for 9 more. I am really excited about the advanced Photography class I start in 2 weeks.

I finished my office. Now on to the bedroom.

There were a few that didn't get done. I'm OK with that--they are things to look forward to doing this year.

I am grateful for the life I have created. It ain't perfect, but it's darn good. I have a nice home, a great job, an awesome husband, a terrific son, two beautiful daughters, two adorable dogs, great friends (that list is starting to grow), good health, a super mom, and so much more. I actually get tripped up trying to write only 5 things I am grateful for, because every moment I am surrounded by so many more than that.

I am grateful for my camera. It has given me a year full of fun!

I am grateful for every single person who crossed my path in 2007. I am a better person because you touched my life. Thank you!

posted by Kelly @ 1/01/2008 10:32:00 AM 1 comments

Friday, December 28, 2007

The days after

So, maybe I shouldn't declare that I'm going to write more post here, because, quite frankly...I'm not really great at sticking too it. Ask Angela, she'll tell you.

So, anyway, I'm grateful for the option to write here or not. In general I am grateful for all the choices I have in my life. I can write or not. I can exercise or not. Basically, I can do what I want to do...or not. It's my choice. I don't always make the right choices (if there really is such a thing as right or wrong as far as choices go), but I always have them, and for that I am grateful.

I'm grateful for a pretty low key Christmas. I stressed WAY less this year on what to buy, and my shopping experiences were not bad at all. A few returns have to be done, but I'm totally OK with that. If you don't love something, don't keep it is my motto. The rest was pretty good. I'm not gonna lie, I had a few freak out moments this year (don't we all), but all and all not too bad. I'll take that.

I'm grateful for a family that forgives my freak-out moments and loves me in spite of them.

I'm grateful for the day after the day after Christmas return lines at Old Navy. In and out, no hassle. I like that.

I'm grateful for every gift I received. I'm grateful that I have people in my life that think enough of me to choose thoughtful gifts that they know I'll like and enjoy. Some favorites: crayons and a sketchbook, Pajamas, a new tripod, seat covers...OH, I loved everything, so, everything is my favorite.

posted by Kelly @ 12/28/2007 11:50:00 AM 0 comments

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