I Like My Life

I know a lot of us out there are going through this 'quarter-life' crisis. We've been told we can do anything, be anyone and have it all. The reality is, life doesn't turn out the way you thought it would. Sometimes it's better.

I have two versions of myself. One is a big city living publishing giant. That may come one day. I've realized that life is too big to fit into one chapter. Everything changes. So I'm going to enjoy my life the way it is now knowing that one day it will be completely different. I used to have this faith and things always worked out. I lost that faith for a while. Now I know, I know, things will work out. It's nice to feel that way again.

The other half is the small town girl. I used to be embarressed that I work for the City that I grew up in. Now, with half the country out of a job, I'm happy. It may not be what I saw for my life, but then again, my life's not over. Who knows what tomorrow may bring. That thought makes me smile.

I like my life. I like that when I pull into the driveway, Anthony is usually waiting for me on the back porch swing. I like that he knows I like that.
I like that I live a mile from work and can do a load of laundry on my lunchbreak.
I like that Oliver is never in daycare and because of that, being a working mom doesn't make me feel guilty. I like knowing (and being ok with) that being a stay at home Mom would make me a worse mother.

I like that my house is small but sturdy and in our back yard hangs a pink mimosa tree.
I like that I can't pick my nose driving around Fairburn because someone I know will see me. Yes, it's that small of a town.
I like that half of those people can picture me as alittle girl.
I like that I have history with Fairburn. That Amanda and Vanessa can stumble across a picture of me ten years ago in an old newspaper and laugh.
I like that my parents are still so heavily involved in my life yet I am on my own. I never thought I could make a decision without them and it's powerful to know how very capable I am.

I like that I know my brother, Michael, loves me (almost) more than anything in this world. My cup runneth over for him.

I like that my cup runneth over.

I like that my son is 9 months old and has never been sick (knock on wood)
I like that Oliver can play the drums on Boo Radley's belly.
I like that my husband is a well respected member of my hometown. I like that it's now his hometown.
I like that he does good in this world and that everyonce in a while he get's a thank you card from a stranger he's helped.
I like that he's my husband.

So all you out there, take heed. Life is not going to be this way forever. I encourage you to think hard about the things you like about the life you're living now. You never know when things will change. And you don't want to spend all your time dwelling on the things you don't like. That doesn't help you at all.

Peace and 'Like'
Have a good weekend.