~We've got a trail to blaze
Through the wild blue yonder of God's amazing grace
Let's follow our leader into the glorious unknown
This is a life like no other - this is The Great Adventure ~
The intro to this song is unmistakable... One of the reasons I love XM radio, you hear things you wouldn't normally hear on everyday radio, like a great song from childhood. This classic is a favorite of my family but it doesn't come on nearly enough, and today was perfect timing. On my way to sushi with a girlfriend (which is excellent therapy by the way) that amazing instrumental came through my speakers and I was that dork blasting my radio at the intersection... Then belting along with it. Don't worry, it was incredibly clear to everyone at the tarffic light how totally cool I was.
I just love how our Lord puts things in our path exactly when we need them. He KNOWS what is on your heart. When I come to transitions in life - moves, jobs, relationships - my amazing family and friends are so supportive and encouraging. For instance, Jordan is meeting me at the storage unit to sort STUFF... that's commitment people. I have a LOT of stuff. She may need to BE committed before the end of the day. Here's my thinking though - it's cleanse time. Time to purge anything unnecessary - if it doesn't fit in the car, it doesn't need to go! When was the last time you really purged your life of something? Belongings, habits, bad health? Start with clean eating for a week, then maybe clean out a closet. See how you feel. It can really be a freeing experience! And a fresh start is always a good thing.
Because... this IS the Great Adventure!!!
Happy trails,
MC
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
It's My Life~
It's now or never, I ain't gonna live forever, I just wanna live while I'm alive~
It's a big week in the life of MC! So if you're up on the facebook world you know - I've accepted a job as a sales rep for Verizon Wireless at the store in Niceville, FL. This means big change!! I'll be moving in with my wonderful and supportive boyfriend Adam, in a 2brm apartment in Destin. Don't worry, I already called dibs on 3 of the 4 closets! He's looking at houses to rent once the lease is up this summer... apparently if I need lots of closet space, he needs a garage. Boys will be boys...
Sperry (kitten) knows something is up and has been the cracked out version of her super clingy self the last couple days. She's going to miss her friend Charlie! I don't think Charlie is going to miss her at all, he's going to enjoy having his quiet time back with his Nona without kitten attack around the corner.
So here's the rundown: Two weeks left here on Hilton Head, last day at work Friday Feb 4. Adam's flying into Savannah Friday evening, and we're going to spend Sat/Sun packing the car and head back to Destin either Sun nite or Monday morning. Then starting work as early as Wednesday at the new job. iPhone launches Thursday (Feb 10) people!! Starting a new job the day before a giant product launch?? Scary?? Nah, so exciting! Feels like Black Friday at Target all over again, but in an exciting way instead of a holy-crap-getting-tackled kind of way.
Yes. Moving to a place I've actually never been to (no big deal!) and starting a new job, all within, um 2 1/2 weeks, very scary! But so exciting and so absolutely necessary where I'm at right now in life. Because it IS my life, and it has to be LIVED! The best part - my amazingly supportive parents, Nona, family, friends, and of course boyfriend Adam. A big decision is made so much more fun and exciting when there is support and excitement behind me. So a big thanks to all of my amazing support!! And stay tuned... more excitement to come!
Much love,
MC
It's a big week in the life of MC! So if you're up on the facebook world you know - I've accepted a job as a sales rep for Verizon Wireless at the store in Niceville, FL. This means big change!! I'll be moving in with my wonderful and supportive boyfriend Adam, in a 2brm apartment in Destin. Don't worry, I already called dibs on 3 of the 4 closets! He's looking at houses to rent once the lease is up this summer... apparently if I need lots of closet space, he needs a garage. Boys will be boys...
Sperry (kitten) knows something is up and has been the cracked out version of her super clingy self the last couple days. She's going to miss her friend Charlie! I don't think Charlie is going to miss her at all, he's going to enjoy having his quiet time back with his Nona without kitten attack around the corner.
So here's the rundown: Two weeks left here on Hilton Head, last day at work Friday Feb 4. Adam's flying into Savannah Friday evening, and we're going to spend Sat/Sun packing the car and head back to Destin either Sun nite or Monday morning. Then starting work as early as Wednesday at the new job. iPhone launches Thursday (Feb 10) people!! Starting a new job the day before a giant product launch?? Scary?? Nah, so exciting! Feels like Black Friday at Target all over again, but in an exciting way instead of a holy-crap-getting-tackled kind of way.
Yes. Moving to a place I've actually never been to (no big deal!) and starting a new job, all within, um 2 1/2 weeks, very scary! But so exciting and so absolutely necessary where I'm at right now in life. Because it IS my life, and it has to be LIVED! The best part - my amazingly supportive parents, Nona, family, friends, and of course boyfriend Adam. A big decision is made so much more fun and exciting when there is support and excitement behind me. So a big thanks to all of my amazing support!! And stay tuned... more excitement to come!
Much love,
MC
Saturday, January 22, 2011
We bear the light of the Son of Man
... so there is nothing left to fear~
Jess has me newly addicted to Andrew Peterson, I love his sound! Soothing contemporary Christian. And "Dancing in the Minefields" is a cool song. This is definitely my favorite line. Mostly because I think we live much of our life basing choices on fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of rejection, fear of failure...
I'm not a "new year's resolution" kind of gal. Case and point: I started my diet the week before Thanksgiving. I just don't really understand how making a life change January 1 is going to be more impactful than starting it any other time. However, I will admit the approach of the new year had me examining life choices more closely. 2010 was a doozy of a year for our family, but more than that, I've made some major changes/choices in life since college graduation almost 5 years ago (woah! old!). And you know what I realized? No matter how terrifying/intimidating/frustrating/disappointing/exciting the change seemed at the time, I made the most of it and learned something every time. I can't say I've made any "bad" choices, or really that there are any I regret. There are changes I wasn't fond of at the time (job loss, anyone?) but that situation led me to the next, and eventually where I am supposed to be.
I know, ambiguous and evasive as it may seem, I really do have a point. But you're going to have to wait a little longer! Change is a-comin... As Jessica and I decided last night, "I'm headed in the right direction, I'm just not sure where that direction takes me yet!"
~MC
Jess has me newly addicted to Andrew Peterson, I love his sound! Soothing contemporary Christian. And "Dancing in the Minefields" is a cool song. This is definitely my favorite line. Mostly because I think we live much of our life basing choices on fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of rejection, fear of failure...
I'm not a "new year's resolution" kind of gal. Case and point: I started my diet the week before Thanksgiving. I just don't really understand how making a life change January 1 is going to be more impactful than starting it any other time. However, I will admit the approach of the new year had me examining life choices more closely. 2010 was a doozy of a year for our family, but more than that, I've made some major changes/choices in life since college graduation almost 5 years ago (woah! old!). And you know what I realized? No matter how terrifying/intimidating/frustrating/disappointing/exciting the change seemed at the time, I made the most of it and learned something every time. I can't say I've made any "bad" choices, or really that there are any I regret. There are changes I wasn't fond of at the time (job loss, anyone?) but that situation led me to the next, and eventually where I am supposed to be.
I know, ambiguous and evasive as it may seem, I really do have a point. But you're going to have to wait a little longer! Change is a-comin... As Jessica and I decided last night, "I'm headed in the right direction, I'm just not sure where that direction takes me yet!"
~MC
Thursday, January 20, 2011
It's a new dawn, it's a new day
It's a new life for me, and I'm feeling good~
It's a Michael Buble kind of day. The good news is, the dark cloud following me around yesterday has lifted and it's a new day. Probably not due to anything except a change of attitude, although I think the oysters and red wine for dinner last night didn't hurt! It was a great night with Nona and her friends (of all ages). My night was spent primarily entertaining Gage, who just turned 1 last week and had a smile to melt your heart. I'm such a sucker for a baby, I've never met one I didn't immediately want to take home. However I usually want to give them back after a few hours... The convenience of them only being borrowed. :-)
We've officially hit that age, friends. The age where our peers begin procreating like rabbits and we should probably start shopping for baby gifts in bulk at Sam's. You laugh, but one of my bests had a baby late November, one is due in April, another in May, and I swear I see baby bump updates from at least a half dozen other facebook friends on a weekly basis. It's gotten to the point where my girlfriend Jess left me a voicemail the other day that said "I have exciting news, and no, I'm not pregnant!" We're at the point we have to qualify good news. Keep it coming! I am quite pleased to continue being "Aunt MC" for a few more years.
I'm amazed at those of you who pull it off, though. Many moms I know still work, at least part time. Many also go to the gym, cook (healthy) meals for their families, and entertain friends on a regular basis. I'm lucky to get to work, the gym, make supper, and remember to feed the cat. I don't keep live plants because they don't meow when they're hungry (or thirsty) so their chance for survival is nil. When Adam lived nearby, he was lucky to get a homecooked meal a few times a week. In some ways I'm a much better girlfriend 800 miles away!
Gage's mom (baby from last night) is a "stay-at-home" mom. Yeah, right. That is the busiest woman I've ever seen. She makes jewelry, oyster shell art, helps run her husband's charter fishing business, mother to 7 yr old and 1 yr old boys, does hair out of her home, and oh, on the side, is working on ripping up the tile floors in their house. Holy mackrel. And hosts friends and family for oyster roasts on a regular basis. And is super-fit.
I guess we all need something to aspire to. For the time being I think I'll stick with feeding Sperry on a regular basis, getting to the gym, cooking regularly for Nona and I, and being the best long-distance girlfriend, daughter, and friend I can be.
It's a Michael Buble kind of day. The good news is, the dark cloud following me around yesterday has lifted and it's a new day. Probably not due to anything except a change of attitude, although I think the oysters and red wine for dinner last night didn't hurt! It was a great night with Nona and her friends (of all ages). My night was spent primarily entertaining Gage, who just turned 1 last week and had a smile to melt your heart. I'm such a sucker for a baby, I've never met one I didn't immediately want to take home. However I usually want to give them back after a few hours... The convenience of them only being borrowed. :-)
We've officially hit that age, friends. The age where our peers begin procreating like rabbits and we should probably start shopping for baby gifts in bulk at Sam's. You laugh, but one of my bests had a baby late November, one is due in April, another in May, and I swear I see baby bump updates from at least a half dozen other facebook friends on a weekly basis. It's gotten to the point where my girlfriend Jess left me a voicemail the other day that said "I have exciting news, and no, I'm not pregnant!" We're at the point we have to qualify good news. Keep it coming! I am quite pleased to continue being "Aunt MC" for a few more years.
I'm amazed at those of you who pull it off, though. Many moms I know still work, at least part time. Many also go to the gym, cook (healthy) meals for their families, and entertain friends on a regular basis. I'm lucky to get to work, the gym, make supper, and remember to feed the cat. I don't keep live plants because they don't meow when they're hungry (or thirsty) so their chance for survival is nil. When Adam lived nearby, he was lucky to get a homecooked meal a few times a week. In some ways I'm a much better girlfriend 800 miles away!
Gage's mom (baby from last night) is a "stay-at-home" mom. Yeah, right. That is the busiest woman I've ever seen. She makes jewelry, oyster shell art, helps run her husband's charter fishing business, mother to 7 yr old and 1 yr old boys, does hair out of her home, and oh, on the side, is working on ripping up the tile floors in their house. Holy mackrel. And hosts friends and family for oyster roasts on a regular basis. And is super-fit.
I guess we all need something to aspire to. For the time being I think I'll stick with feeding Sperry on a regular basis, getting to the gym, cooking regularly for Nona and I, and being the best long-distance girlfriend, daughter, and friend I can be.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I can only please one person a day, and today is not your day...
"Tomorrow isn't looking good either..." I had a teacher in high school with this sign behind her desk and frankly, it made me quite terrified to ask her much of anything. However I feel like this sign has been following me around today!! It's all I can do to take a deep breath, put one foot in front of the other, and convince myself that this isn't a permanent phase of discomfort. Although a steaming cup of Awake (2 splendas, splash of nonfat) doesn't hurt.
I'm facing a difficult decision, and either way won't really come out on top. This has to be one of the WORST feelings of failure there is. I have to choose whether to try to settle my bodily injury claim (with the insurance company of the woman who hit me in April) or file suit. The simple word "lawsuit" makes my skin crawl but worse, I really won't come out victorious in either situation. My knee still bothers me, I have good days and bad days. I have a car payment I never intended to have, medical bills, and debt from other medical bills. What I have to decide is, will taking what I can get and walking satiate the pain any less than going through the agony of litigation to get ten or fifteen thousand dollars more a year or two down the road? My answer? Probably not. Either way, I'm left with lasting anxiety every time I get behind the wheel or am a passenger in a motor vehicle. Either way, I still have nightmares that wake me up in sweats from that moment of impact and memories of losing a loved one the same way...
Who knows what the end result will be. The most valuable asset I have in all of this are the amazing friends and family that have lifted me up before, during, and through this struggle. Because no matter the kind of day I'm having, I know I can pick up the phone and have unconditional support on the other end of the line from no less than a half dozen friends and family. And that's an amazing blessing.
Onward and upward!
Ciao,
MC
I'm facing a difficult decision, and either way won't really come out on top. This has to be one of the WORST feelings of failure there is. I have to choose whether to try to settle my bodily injury claim (with the insurance company of the woman who hit me in April) or file suit. The simple word "lawsuit" makes my skin crawl but worse, I really won't come out victorious in either situation. My knee still bothers me, I have good days and bad days. I have a car payment I never intended to have, medical bills, and debt from other medical bills. What I have to decide is, will taking what I can get and walking satiate the pain any less than going through the agony of litigation to get ten or fifteen thousand dollars more a year or two down the road? My answer? Probably not. Either way, I'm left with lasting anxiety every time I get behind the wheel or am a passenger in a motor vehicle. Either way, I still have nightmares that wake me up in sweats from that moment of impact and memories of losing a loved one the same way...
Who knows what the end result will be. The most valuable asset I have in all of this are the amazing friends and family that have lifted me up before, during, and through this struggle. Because no matter the kind of day I'm having, I know I can pick up the phone and have unconditional support on the other end of the line from no less than a half dozen friends and family. And that's an amazing blessing.
Onward and upward!
Ciao,
MC
Monday, January 17, 2011
Life, Love, and other Mysteries...
You are the Lord of life, love, and other mysteries
You know my future, You know my history
I find in You all I ever need to know
About life and love and other mysteries
Immediately I'm transported back to a multi-purpose sanctuary, gray youth choir t-shirts, and adolescence. And let me tell you what... With all the turmoil the last year brought, from car accidents to losing loved ones, job loss and gain, I wouldn't give all the tea in China to be back in that youth choir.
So that's what this blog is about. 2010 was a rough year (for me AND my family) and I just KNOW that 2011 is bound to be better. It's already off to a terrific start! And I've never been a diary/blog/journal kind of person but in these days of social networking, having a place to get down my thoughts besides obnoxious status updates isn't a bad thing. So bring on the advice! I'm officially a "blogger."
Ciao,
MC
You know my future, You know my history
I find in You all I ever need to know
About life and love and other mysteries
Immediately I'm transported back to a multi-purpose sanctuary, gray youth choir t-shirts, and adolescence. And let me tell you what... With all the turmoil the last year brought, from car accidents to losing loved ones, job loss and gain, I wouldn't give all the tea in China to be back in that youth choir.
So that's what this blog is about. 2010 was a rough year (for me AND my family) and I just KNOW that 2011 is bound to be better. It's already off to a terrific start! And I've never been a diary/blog/journal kind of person but in these days of social networking, having a place to get down my thoughts besides obnoxious status updates isn't a bad thing. So bring on the advice! I'm officially a "blogger."
Ciao,
MC
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