A lot has gone on since my last post, happiness, sadness, grief, stress, celebration... The list goes on! However I'm sure this doesn't make me much different from many of you. In a given week some of us can go through these given emotions quickly I would imagine.
A lot of my posts on here have been about motivations and being and staying positive. I honestly believe that when you think negatively that's what's going to happen. I have a lot of positive role models in my life and simply, friends who know how to tell me to "snap out of it!"
When I'm feeling stressed, my absolute best friend, Heather always knows how to get me to really put it into perspective. A few weeks ago after letting me vent she says.... "Do your shoes match?" And I'm thinking of course they do! So she says well there's one thing to be positive about. And of course she continued like she always does to make me find some positive things going on. We all need somebody like this. I hope you've got yourself someone or a few like I do!
I've been reading a new book, called Captivating. Y'all I can't tell you how much I love it. I take it everywhere... Just in case. And I seriously can't thank my friend JoAnne enough for letting me borrow it. One of the things I've really had a hard time with, and I'm sure you do to, is being so hard in myself. I am in fact, my worst critic. The book talks about how we expect so much of ourselves and we are harder on our selves than we are on anyone else. I always wonder why that is??
I clearly remember my first year teaching, a veteran teacher told me- "Jena, you can't get it all done. You probably never will be able to. Learn that now before it's too late!" I really think about her wisdom all the time- but like I learned from my talented mother- I like to try to do it all. And many times I like to try to do it all by myself. Yes I know I'm OCD!
I find it's easy for me to get wrapped up trying to get everything done, turned in, checked off the list. That's just how I am. But the simple joys come from memories made. I've learned too quickly how precious life is. Unfortunately, we aren't in control and we have absolutely no say in when someone might be taken from our lives whether it be temporarily while things are resolved or permanently to heaven.
Enjoy the people you have. Love the life you live and be happy while you do it. Surround yourself with people who love, motivate and support you in life.
Here's a little photo dump of some of the people I love and have been making memories with lately!
Cooper River Bridge Run
My favorite 3 (almost 4) year old!
Easter with the fam
Tiny's Tee Ball game
This sweet face found us some good luck!
You aren't supposed to look pretty after a 5:30 am workout!
Baby shower!
Oh and y'all this sweet face steals my heart every time!
Be positive! Remember- it's all good!
