March 24, 2024

It's a wintery day here in ND.   Luckily what had been predicted has been downgraded.   I have to say that I'm grateful for a little downtime.   I've been in a bit of a funk lately and I'm not sure why.  Maybe because I'm in the limbo of seasons.  I'm anxious to be outdoors, biking and gardening.  I'm ready for the sunshine on my face and the breeze on my shoulders.   With those things comes the hustle and bustle; longer days, jam packed nights and weekends.  Time goes too fast as it is.  I mean, here we are at the end of March when it seems like yesterday was New Years.   Surely, I cannot be the only one who wants the world to stop spinning so quickly?

Next weekend I'll be in sunny Arizona visiting (one of) my best friend, Donna.   She retired 2 years ago on her birthday, March 31st.  Last year the other 1/3 of the Three Amigos (Vickie) and I were supposed to visit her on her birthday.  Due to a winter blizzard, we never made it.  This year, Vickie had a hip replacement two weeks ago.  So here I am, playing the odds that there won't be another winter storm and booked a solo trip to leave Friday.   Luckily the weather shouldn't be an issue - fingers crossed. :)

I'll be gone over Easter though, which will leave Tom home alone.  He'll be in good hands as our nephew Robert is planning to make prime rib for his girls and Tom.  Tom's worried about me traveling alone, I reassured him I was taking a direct flight from Fargo into Mesa, bypassing Denver.  I plan on enjoying a day of going and doing all the things - then chilling with my bestie on her patio and/or in the pool. 

 I am definitely looking forward to chilling.   There are some things coming down the pike that I need to figure out (nothing in my personal life, peeps - so relax!).  Hopefully the time away from work will give me the answers that I'm searching for.  

                                    

Sunday morning observations of Working Superwoman: 1️⃣ the morning after the Spring forward time change is slow. I gave my mind and body some grace this morning. No gym, no projects...just quiet and reflection.2️⃣I know people try to be helpful by giving unsolicited advice...the "YOU should do it like this" or "YOU need to do this because it worked for me when I did it that way."Stop using the word "YOU need" or "YOU should". It's telling the person they're failing or not good enough in their efforts. No one needs to feel inferior. Perhaps think about saying words like "I know it's hard, keep going" or "I had great success when I did (insert)." Let  them absorb the information and make the decision to do what is best for them. Let them be the boss of their life.3️⃣Everyone has a battle; be nice!.4️⃣I guarantee you that for every time you talk about someone or criticize them...someone is doing the same about you.5️⃣It's perfectly fine to walk away from people or situations without an explanation 6️⃣A person's religious or political beliefs are theirs and theirs alone.7️⃣Life is hard, people. Most of us are trying to survive our own shit without others trying to pile theirs on top of it. 8️⃣Celebrate each other's victories and support each other's struggles 9️⃣Surround yourself with people who will do both in #8 and have your best interests at heart. And always remember #5. 🔟Be unapologetic and your true authentic self!  What other people think of you is non of your business.  Remember, "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"