Random Story Time

What a day...

I feel like I've been tossed and thrown around today. I just have all these thoughts rolling around in my mind and I'm struggling to get them under control. Anyways, I am about to go to sleep, but wanted to write about something happy before I do.

So, random story time :)

Don Pablos

When I was a waitress at Don Pablos, I loved my job. I completely enjoyed being at work and serving my tables. Everyone was so friendly, and I really got a kick out of the people I worked with. The guys in the kitchen were always so nice to me. Anything I needed- I got.. no matter how busy we were. When I helped close the restaurant, I got to be there when the guys sprayed the floor and there were suds and bubbles everywhere. The music was blaring and we slipped around. We'd dance and they'd pick me up and spin me around. I always left work ready to party! It kept me awake for studying :)

One night at work we were really busy and I was in a hurry. In a rush to my table, I felt a little tug at my shirt. I turned and looked down and there stood a little girl who had gotten up from her table. She must have been about 5. She looked at me and goes, "You're sooo beautiful!" She then ran to sit down with her family. I was caught off guard, but so touched by this little girl that my eyes teared up instantly. I almost wondered if what I saw had actually just happened. I started to walk toward the girls table to thank her, when my co-worker came to me and goes-- that was the sweetest thing. I already knew it was. It'd made my whole week. I thanked the little girl and told her she was beautiful and so sweet. Every once in awhile I still get a flashback of that.. on a day when I don't want to see myself in the mirror.. and it makes me smile.

I believe it was during fall semester that I was in Meijer and I recognized the tortilla lady from Donny P's near a check-out line. I believe her name was Maria. Out of nowhere, I ran across the store to hug her. She was surprised-no doubt...but she remembered me after what was it.. 3 years. :) It feels good to see an old familiar face.

I think I am so tired I'm just writing nonsense. Lol. I'll do this later. Goodnight all :)

Dreaming in Green.

Some day I hope to...

Recycle
Have a compost
Use energy efficient light bulbs
Green home & vehicle if possible
Have a garden and grow some fooooodddd :) especially fruta!
Reuse.
Be a minimalist.
Take the green challenge.
Watch more planet green tv

Be an advocate for going green...


Check out planetgreen.com some time... I love it.

Random thought: Someone should start high school courses that teach you practical things about life... things you need to know involving finances, health, family planning, travel, insurance, and property ownership.

Just thinking...

I thought about life a lot while I was in Europe, and as I was organizing my computer today I ran across this. My trip to Europe meant so much to me, and personally I feel like I grew a lot. When I went overseas I intended to figure myself out and gain a better understanding of life and my place in this BIG world. I know I have a lot left to learn ( and I'm glad I do), but finding this and revisiting some of the thoughts from my trip was nice. I need to make a big list of important thoughts to live by.. or a chart of goals and refresh myself every so often. Keep reaching higher. Be thankful. Appreciate the small things. Live in the moment. Love always.

Thoughts... from Europe Trip 2008

What defines me? What makes me who I am?
What impact am I going to have on this world?
What impact do I want to have on this world?

Sometimes I get scared. I get scared of dying. Of losing. Of hurting.
There are moments when I wish I could freeze the world.
I am excited for the future.. to see what comes next, but I am very happy with where things are and I'm in no hurry to get to the end. Why do we always tend to plan and rush towards the future when we should be here and be now?
Happy some day isn’t the answer for me. I'm not waiting... I am happy.
Happy always is what I'm striving for.
There's no reason to wait for happiness when you have the ability to access it at any time.
Attitude is everything.
You can make yourself miserable in any situation.
You can make yourself enjoy any moment.
It’s a choice.
Live your dreams today.
Don’t put them off.
Of course, I understand that there are things you have to work for and make sacrifices for. If that's the case-- make it a point to enjoy the process too.

Take care of your body. And LOVE it. It is the only one you have. Invest in it. Do the best things you can for it.

Take care of things. Yes, they can be replaced, but waste not.

I understand that:
I change. I evolve. I’m a work in progress.
I have to live the life I make for myself.
So, I’m going to do all I can to make it good.

My family never lets me down.
They ALWAYS make things special.
They see the beauty in me even when I’m ugly,
They share in my successes and celebrate them.
They make me feel important.
They make me feel like I can change the world.
They will bend over backwards for me.
They laugh at me AND with me. Even when I am stupid.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THEM.
If you love me, so will you.


Sometimes I feel the pain of the world. And. It hurts.

Sometimes I just want to have fun. And not worry.

I don’t like to lose control.

I can’t see my future, but I like it that way.

I want to share my life with someone.
I want that beautiful love.
I want to be wanted.
I want to want.
I want someone who will hold me. All through the night.

I want to be pretty.
And feel good about myself and my body.
I want to be smart
I want to touch people.
I want to be silly.
Sometimes looking back is dangerous.
Don’t hold on to the past.
Just carry it with you or..
You’ll miss the present.
And be unprepared for the future


I love singing and dancing.
I love laughing.
And laugh- crying.




That's it for now... to be continued some time. :)