Wordless Wednesday - Wearing the hat

Wish it were spa day again...

It's almost two weeks since spa day and it already seems like a distant memory. But my car's clutch was fixed and the fridge got fixed Tuesday morning. We made very good progress on the big project at work this week, too. Even though my manicure is ruined and I have sore muscles in my shoulders from yoga that a massage would really help, thinking about spa day for my birthday makes me smile. I guess that money might have been better spent on all the repairs but you only turn 39 once, right?

And I have the pictures Kristina took right after my makeup was done to remember the day. Too bad the facial made my bangs greasy.

TGIF

Looking forward to a long weekend. Gonna wish some friends farewell as they embark on life in a new city, visit friends I haven't seen in a while, and give Aunt Toots a big hug while she's in town. It's going to be a good weekend.

Hope you have a great weekend, too!

Wordless Wednesday - Playing post office

Things I've learned from Debbie

• We aren’t in control of what happens in life but we really are in charge of our attitude about it.
• There’s nothing like a genuine, positive outlook to uplift those around us.
• We all get by with a little help from our friends.
• Remember the good people in our lives, keep them close, and love them lots because they are what makes living worthwhile.
• Our memories are a comfort when we are grieving but even better is to do something -- like the Jennifer Project.
• Have faith things will be better because you never know who you will inspire.
• Always, always fight like a girl!

Wordless Wednesday - Taco Eve 2009

Wisdom from my niece...

It is sad that I needed wisdom from my very smart niece to make me wake up and see reality but there it is. She nailed in 3 words that no matter how your heart gets broken, you can count on your chicks to pick up the pieces. Thank you Sweet Girl for your tender heart, wise words, and putting up with your Auntie and her eccentricities. ; )

I see so much of myself in my niece yet she has strength that I never had at her age. I'm very proud to be a part of her life and to know the person she is becoming.

And thank you to all my Chicks for being there. I'm sorry I lost sight of my anchors by trying to hide under my covers. Love you all! : )