If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you?
Not much.
Thelma & Louise...
I’ve learned a very important lesson recently, "Never take someone or something that you care about for granted. In a matter of minutes, it could be gone forever." Misunderstanding and lack of communication could turn your world upside down and inside out. We all need to cherish those who are special in our lives, be grateful for all that we have, make time every single day for your friends---your family---your one and only, say I love you and give that hug when you feel the urge, hold hands just because, kiss your love good night even if your so tired that all you want to do is go to sleep and always allow someone say their peace...you never know, what you hear may be what opens your eyes and heart forever.
Jungle cat in the garden!
Moved to sunny Florida from New York in June 2007 and I’m not going back! Its here that I have found what I have been dreaming of my whole life. Never in a million years did I think moving 900 miles south would grant me the ability to find my other half, someone who loves with all their heart, accepts life as it comes and who knows that everyday there is a lesson to be learned. The last is the one that impresses me the most; it’s not easy to admit when you’re wrong and even harder to make the needed changes...my love did that for himself, for me, for us. Nor, did I think I would find such amazing friends who I now refer to as my "Southern Family". Each of them are one of a kind and I wouldn't trade a single one for all the tea in China. I've moved away from Gulfport but I still call it my Florida hometown. In Downtown St Pete now with my love and my Max, a very large feline who's way to furry for the Florida weather but is dealing with the heat to make me happy. In June we will have an addition to our home which will make our little family complete.
Living in Florida is incredible. I get to go to the beach any day of the week, relax at night in my garden (even in December) and just be myself. No more hustle and bustle or worrying about where the right place to eat is and what’s the right thing to wear. It’s a peaceful existence and that’s what I want out of life. Don’t get me wrong, we still go out and have fun but it’s no longer on NYC time.
My family and friends truly mean everything to me and although I miss the ones I left up North, I know it’s only a short plane ride away. Plus, Disney is so close I have no doubt that at some point, everyone is going to come visit.
I think of myself as a compassionate, levelheaded person, although I've also been known to get a little sassy when I let my hair down. If you asked my friends how they would describe me, they’d say caring, dependable and someone who doesn’t want to bother anyone else with her own issues (the last one is a good thing as well as an obstacle. I’m working on it guys, just bear with me while I get it right).
I love my life, I love my family and I love my friends. I really do belive that laughter is the best medicine and that everyone deserves a second chance.
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.†Ralph Waldo Emerson
My beach!
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