SINGLE STEP

Why is it that we have such a hard time habituating something that is beneficial? For instance, we know that exercise is good for our mind and body. Yet so many of us don't do it on a regular basis. We know that drinking water is good for our health and our skin and our wallets (unless you buy the fancy stuff). So why do we continue to buy soft drinks, coffee, and sugar filled drinks?

For me, writing is very similar. Writing is something that calms me and gives me focus. However, it has been seven months since my last post. My apologies to myself and my readers. I have no excuses other than if you skip it one day, the next day is much easier to skip. That is very similar to exercising.

So I won't make any extreme resolutions, however, I am going to try to focus on writing as a privilege instead of a chore. It really does give me great satisfaction. I have had so many changes these last few months that I have not gotten to share. I will get you caught up and share our newest adventures.

So if you are trying to exercise, read, write or anything else on a regular basis, good luck! Each journey begins with a single step and here is mine! Hope to see you soon!

AHHHH, DREAMING OF FRESHLY CUT GRASS

While snow covered branches add beauty to a dreary winter sky, it fails to give me the warm, cozy winter feeling that so many people seem to love. While I can appreciate the beauty, I find myself longing for the bright colors and sunshine that come with spring.


December is still with us and we have already seen four snowfalls, two of which were significant. One left us stranded for two days on our little mountain. That is more than enough for me!


I have never been one to love the winter. I do not like being cold at all. I would rather be drenched in sweat than have the slightest chill. So while the kids are enjoying sledding, snowball fights and hot chocolate, I will be daydreaming of spring. Emerging buds on the tree branches, dandelions seeming to grow overnight and the smell of freshly cut grass will fill my dreams!

IS THAT A SPLINTER YOU HAVE IN YOUR HAND? LET ME TAKE CARE OF IT!!!

Dedication. Hard work. That is what it takes to graduate nursing school. Even more dedication and hard work is required when you are the mother of two, one being a 17 year old teenager. Need I say more? Even more is required when you are also a single mom.

That is why I am writing this special post. My friend deserves more pats on the back than my words can accomplish. It has been her life-long dream to be a nurse. As long as I can remember, she has talked of being a nurse. Knowing her like I do, I know that she tremendously enjoys inflicting pain. She was always way too anxious to "take care" of any wounds or injuries! Just thinking about her eyes lighting up at the thought makes me laugh.

All joking aside, nursing is the perfect career for my friend. Her lively spirit is contagious, no pun intended. I have no doubt that through her talent, her compassion and her resolve, she will indeed change the world, one patient at a time.

Congratulations Kristen Sowder on your graduation! May you find many open doors before you!