"Your worst day....

....is probably better than someone else's best day". (Overheard while standing in line at Home Depot, oddly enough). I've never used that exact expression but those have always been my thoughts- exactly. It's so interesting the different ways people view their circumstances. I think sometimes it takes hearing and seeing the travails in someone else's life to make a person realize how blessed they are in their own situations.

I never take anything for granted and I am careful (very careful) to not mislabel challenging life events as 'disasters' or 'tragedies' when in truth, they are far from it. I also think it's important to know the difference between a temporary and permanent situation. Being able to distinguish the two will eliminate unneccesary stress and confusion in a person's life.

Sure, I can get all 'cognitve-behavioral' about it but to keep it simple, and the most tried and true way to deal with it, is to trust God in the middle of it all. Unwavering, undoubting, and full of faith. The best feeling in the world is to go to bed at night without having any 'unfinished business' going to bed with you. It's nice to know it's already been taken care of.

Thanksgiving Weekend....

I woke up to 50 degree temps this morning. I just wish it would be like this more than just a few weeks at a time. I'm not wishing for a snow storm (been there, done that) but it would be nice to have more variety in terms of weather and scenery. But no complaints here. My plan this weekend is to put on the pj's, sleep in late, catch up on some reading and watch Christmas movies. I LOVE this time of year!!

Anyway, it's strange to see all the Christmas decorations out so early. My neighbor has their tree up and lit. Well, I can't really criticize since I'm getting ready to put my tree up this weekend. But I still think it's a little odd that they had actually started decorating the day after HALLOWEEN. Yes, I love Christmas but I don't think I need to start quite that early.

Here's an interesting link to some common Christmas Traditions:

Fun Facts about Christmas

Oy! What To Do.....

.....I'm good at making big decisions- I just hate having to make this one!!

Let's Make A Deal!

Daytime TV just got more interesting! Who knew there was a brand new "Let's Make A Deal" on tv? Wayne Brady hosts it. I used to LOVE watching this show. It's funny how your perception of certain things change as you get older. I never realized that this show was full of 'mind games'. Crazy! I don't think I would actually enjoy being a contestant. Just watched someone trade in the chance for a brand new car just to keep her $600 bucks. Another one traded $500 for some turtle wax. They'll be kicking themselves for days....

Anyhoo, watching daytime TV means that I'm home right now. I am so not in the mood to do any driving today. I might go off to the library, then order in lunch and finish up some stuff for work but that's about it. Glad the weather's nice. Would make a trip to the beach but it's supposed to rain later.

Speaking of weather, my trip to NC is in a couple of weeks. It didn't dawn on me that it'll be pretty cold by the time we get up there. Need to start looking for some warm, cozy, things to wear. We'll only be up for 5 days but I'll bring a warm jacket just incase.

WORKING!!

Okay, I'm really 'working it' this weekend. Just got news of a big campaign with my online gig. One of their biggest clients is debuting a new product and I just got certified to participate. So, I haven't been with them for long but according to the testimonies (if you can believe them), this is the highest grossing client. Weekends are always good for business and I'm usually on during peak infomercial time so if there is a big difference in calls, I'll notice it. I'll just remind myself: work for that all expense paid cruise! It usually helps make the day go by faster....

Cooler Weather

It's a luxury to get to go out at night and really enjoy cooler weather in Florida. I LOVE this time of year. I know it probably won't dip below the 50's this far south but I remember in Orlando- I'd wake up to temps in the 40's. Loved it! Anyway, we had a taste of things to come last night. The weather people are calling it the first 'cool front' of the season. Oh what fun!

Anyway, I didn't want such a nice evening to go to waste so we skipped the movies and went to see FeederBand perform Downtown. Nice crowd and the food was pretty good. Now I can't say it was particularly 'chilly' last night but it was deliciously refreshing! LOL. If I wasn't tethered to my laptop today (thank you LIVEOPS!), I'd be outside, on the balcony, enjoying the remnants of last night's cool front.

After my shift, I have some serious house organizing to do. I really need to figure out what I'm doing with these piles of clothes scattered all over. Some of this stuff was to go on EBay. The rest of it, to Good Will. I unpacked my spacebags a couple of weeks ago to really see how much 'stuff' I had: Mostly sweaters, pants, jeans and things that just didn't fit- or I just didn't like anymore. Think I'm just going to dump it all. Too much 'stuff' gives me a headache. Anyway, that's just phase 1. Phase 2, is actually organizing my closet (for the 3rd time this year).

Priorities....

I have to remember to keep my priorities in order: Fun, Fun, work and Fun. Speaking of fun:
Clematis Street - I'm definitely going tonight! I haven't been there in a few months. Scholars World is playing. They usually bring out the crowd. I can do that or the R-Bar. I'm not a 'bar' person but they have some really good performances and of course- the scenery. I love the whole tiki bar-and-restaurant-on-the-beach theme. It's not even on a real beach! It's up the street from me right by the waterway. But imported sand makes everything feel beachy and that's fine by me. They have 'drum circle' Thursdays and some other performers on the weekend. Hmmm Thursdays....What is it about Thursdays anyway? It's great but I do have to work in the morning. Who are these people that can stay up in the wee hours of the morning and not work on Friday? I have no idea....

Anyway can't wait for the weather to REALLY cool down at night! I had enough of the heat and humidity already. The only problem with that (especially in this area) is you have to compete with all the tourists that come down this time of year to escape the snow and sleet. This is like the calm before the storm: still have another month before it gets too bad. But anyway, tonight- I party. LOL. I'll worry about tourists later.....