What a week. It’s been one of those things fall apart weeks. A murphy’s law week. Anything that could go wrong… well you know the rest. One of those “smile today, tommorrow will be worse” weeks. So I just keep smiling. and praying.. and smiling and praying.. and then just praying.
But I did laugh this week. Just as I thought things couldnt get no worse. I pull up to a red light and this crackhead, who has also seen better days, knocks on my window with a pair of large, wilted, dirty drawers in his hand. He was like “you left your drawers!!! you left your drawers!!” I dont think I’ve laughed so hard in my life.
So anyway.. its Friday… What more could we ask for?
It’s Soul Share Thursday and I must admit I haven’t been sharing much of anything lately. The countdown is on to Election Day, work is still work, and life is what I choose to make it at the moment. It’s an evaluation period right now. 2008 started out promising. It was a look to the future and a hope for great change in my life. A lot of us had a feeling that something was bubbling under the surface, something great. I had all these ideas; a new job, a hot guy, money, or some epic event that couldn’t be ignored. Well, I’m one day from November and none of that has occurred. I find myself reflecting over 2008 wondering if I missed something. Did I mess up? Did I go in the wrong direction and miss my big New Year’s blessing.
Then I re-evaluated, and although the major hasn’t happened. Lots of minor things have occurred that sets me up for major changes in the future. I’ve found my focus again. At work, school, home, and play. My mind had been cluttered for at least two years and I was functioning in a daze. I’m out of that this year. My relationship with my children has changed. Parenting is a day to day job. Some days you don’t get it right. Some days you really want to break down and ask, “Okay God, why did you give me these kids, because I don’t get them and they don’t get me.” I had quite a few of those moments in 2007 and some in the beginning of 2008. I had to learn how to be a kid again. Have fun. Be carefree. Look at things with open eyes and love. I had to remember everything I wanted my mom to do when I was young. How the fussing didn’t help. Spankings weren’t always the answer, there sometimes I just wanted her to talk. It’s made a world of difference in the last few months. I still want to kill my pre-teen son at least once a week, but we’re cool. We have more silly moments than serious and right now, that’s perfect for me. Although I’m not rich or close to being rich, I’ve learned the fine art of budgeting and saving. It’s a lifestyle change I’m dealing with. I’m blessed in more ways than I ever knew. I’ve got a group of imaginary friends (my mom’s description) that I adore. We don’t always agree, but we love each other and we help each other understand the ways of this changing world. No matter what she says I know each and every one of you are real!!!!!!!!!!
I just needed to take a moment and reflect on the small things that make my life good. So on this Soul Share Thursday, as the year is coming to a close, what little things…small miracles…are you thankful for in 2008.
You get cupcakes right now because I can’t take the time to write something meaningful. Hopefully later. Lots of thoughts, issues, and the like swirling in my head but unfortunately work calls. So have a little fun and we’ll be serious in a little bit
My mom and I have always said that once a younger man gets in office, they always start to gray. You saw it with George W. Bush and Bill Clinton before him. Notice how Senator Obama has grayed over the past few months. He looks so presidential.
So, here’s today’s open thread. I’m tired of hate. I’m tired of reading about people plotting to kill others because of race, sexual orientation, or what they believe. My heart aches that a child of seven was killed for nothing. It’s time to get some good news. If you can early vote. Whether your state has early voting or allows absentee ballot voting, do so. If you wait until November 4th, do not swayed and remain in line. Our lives depend on it.
Yeah, I’m back, can’t say that I really feel better. I don’t and I don’t want to lie. Still the world doesn’t stop so I can get better. As I sip tea, read emails, and avoid phonecalls, I am a little happy to be up from my bed. Tired of watching terrible movies. Actually caught Mad Money this weekend and it’s pretty painful. Watched a few moments of D.L. Hughley’s new show on CNN and well, yeah. Just gonna leave that one alone for the moment. Had a few medicated insane dreams over the last few days and I don’t want to sleep for a while. So it’s Monday, we’re back on the grind with 8 days to go in the most important election we will probably ever see in our natural lives. How was your weekend? What’s on your mind this morning?
Happy Birthday, master of double entendres, perfector of getting inside your mind, Snazzy. I hope you enjoy your day. A year full of blessings, surprises, and enjoyment ahead. Thanks for being part of our little family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
