It occurs to me that maybe no one reads this blog. I've come to the sincere conclusion that I just don't care. Sometimes you're just sitting there, and you just need to vent. I however have talked everyone's ear off in the last while, and I'd rather just type my guts out at this point.
I'm still dealing with frustration; more frustration than I ever predicted possible. And then for the last few weeks, I have been dealing with bronchitis. Which, while minor, is taking my frustration level to an entirely new level. Nothing adds to the excitement of life like an illness. Especially one where you find yourself coughing the most disgusting cough ever possible. However, things could be much worse. A few people have commented recently and said (of my situation) "...and how could things possibly get worse?" Immediately after this sentence I find the nearest piece of wood and knock on it. There's actually no doubt in my mind that things could be worse, and I am grateful for the many things in my life that are simply...great.
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| Music in ALL its forms. |
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| These 6 goobers. |
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| Chips and Salsa. |
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| Discovering RIDICULOUS movies. |
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| Ellen comes on at 3... |
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| ...and Oprah comes on at 4 |
Have no fear, there are about a billion other things on my list.
Today my mind (for whatever reason) has been remembering a quote from one of my favorite movies, Dan in Real Life, and I've been playing it back in my mind over and over:
“Instead of telling our young people to plan ahead, we should
tell them to plan to be surprised.”
I've been really learning that while there is a whole lot to plan for in this little thing called life, we will more often than not be quite surprised at the way things turn out with those plans. The thing about a surprise is that it could potentially have a good or bad connotation. I'd like to think however that there is a little good in each surprise. If we take and hold on to that which is good, we will definitely be able to get through whatever is thrown our way.
7 comments:
Hi, Erin. Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Bronchitis is no fun. You had a good idea to remember some of the many good things in life!
Jon
People do read your blog posts! Each post always gives me something to really think about...I find myself reflecting on the many important things in my life...all the surprises! Hope you feel better soon.
I'm here too! When I first saw your subject I read it as the sarcastic tone of voice "greaaat." But then, you surprised me! :) Thanks for keeping your chin up, for counting your blessings (and I loved that you called them young 'uns goobers), and for being awesome. There are great things in store for you and you'll be ready when the time is right!
PS feel better soon and PS again I sound like Mom a little now that I read the above again. :)
Erin. I am an avid stalker as you know and your blog is no exception. I will allow you to punch me in April when we are reunited. (PS, I'm taking the pic as a shoutout and I greatly appreciate it!)
Hi,
I'm new to this blog (I found it by clicking the "next blog" button) but I'm going to be reading it!
I actually feel the same way sometimes that a) people never read my blog and
b) everything in life is crashing down around me.
-Kathryn (aka girl 1)
Love how you keep your head up during hard times...great post!
just found your blog, and I really like it! OJ and Echenechea (SPELLING, SORRY) all the way! get better :D keep blogging!
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