Clearly, I fail when it comes to updates. But I’ll keep trying. :-)

Not much new to report on this home front. Still working. Working all the time, hoping to change that. The sad part is that I’ve been saying that forever and nothing has quite changed. Ho hum. 

I’m thinking about getting a dog. I know I’m signing up for a lot of work, but that is nothing new to me. If my days aren’t jam packed, they are not complete. Why not share that with a pet? I’ve got my eyes on a couple potential options, just have to get some final clearance from my landlord. 

Allergies - through the roof. Doing my best to kick those. 

Loving living alone again - which I knew I would. If it’s a mess, it’s my fault.

For those of you who weren’t aware…I have a lovely gentleman in my life right now. Don’t want to jinx it, or blow it up for more than it may be, but I like him a lot and I’m very happy to have him along for the ride. :)

Doing a show. Same as usual.

Back in voice lessons - love it. I can walk to the studio, study with a good teacher, and not break my bank…YES!

Once again pondering a graduate degree, possibly a certificate now. We’ll see. I’m too indecisive.

I don’t know what else I really have to update about, but this’ll do for now. :)

Thanks to the theatre, I cross paths with many different people. Sometimes, I’ll only see these people for the 6-12 weeks we’re working and then never again, and others I’ll see at least once every couple of months because we’re all auditioning together again. 

Tonight I’m thankful for those whose paths are crossing mine, for whatever reason and for however long that crossing may be. 

Reason, Season, or Lifetime

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

— Unknown

Time just flies on by. It really does. It stops for no one, time that has past is something you can’t get back. Apparently around Christmas/holiday time I get nostalgic for things and moments in the past - mostly because I can’t have them back again.

My life seems to be moving so fast that I don’t ever have enough time to stop and enjoy. It’s always a rush from point A to point B to point C. And I often find myself wanting to go back and experience things again because I seemed to have breezed by them as they were happening. Hugs from dear friends, a kiss on the cheek, words of praise received, kisses from my nephew - anything, really - are things that I want to relive because I just don’t remember to take it all in “in the moment.”

I can’t be alone in this. Does anyone else ever think about the moments that are passing them by? That some things are simply happening way too fast?

I think the pace of life is trying to remind me to relish in those little things. Relish those moments that don’t come around too often as they usually are the best moments of my life. I don’t want these times to be blurry and hazy moments of my past, if I don’t stop and take them in, I feel like that just might happen.

So, I’m making it a goal (not a resolution, that’s different) to be fully present as those little things are happening. I want to be able to look back and be able to say I remember those little things and how they made me feel.

2012 - Let’s do it. Let’s have a moment (or two or three…) to remember. :)

Probably grilled cheese and frozen vegetables. It’s all I got in the fridge.

Ask me something? Will I answer?

Nope, sure isn’t.

As we reach the last half hour of this Thanksgiving, I’ve decided it’s time to throw in my two cents.

I’m thankful for so many things. More than I’ll even be able to mention.

Let’s start with the basics:

• Family - My parents are troopers. Having me as a child has never been simple. Everyone else is pretty cool, too.
• MY NEPHEW - He gets his own line because he’s that amazing. He’s one little dude that inspires me to be thankful and happy ALL the time. He’s always so excited when someone gives him something or does something for him. You could give him a rock from the driveway and he’d thank you for it like it was gold.
• Friends - I could never put into words how thankful I am for friends. They come running when I need help, they give the best hugs, they save me from boredom, and they put huge smiles on my face. I can’t ask for better people in my life. I’ve chosen a GREAT bunch of crazies to be my friends. I only wish I could see more of them more often. 
• Singing/Talent/Theatre - is this one not obvious? I would go mad if I didn’t have the chance to sing everyday. I’m so thankful for all of these gifts I’ve been given and the people who I get to share it with.
• Good health (most of the time, haha)
• JobS (yes, plural)
• My work families - At both the IHS and SBH, I have the BEST co-workers. And THAT alone makes all the hours I spend at work worth it. I’m thankful for that.
• Good luck - Seriously, I’ve been SO lucky this year. In more ways than one. From winning insane amounts of online contests to just general day-to-day things…I’m one lucky girl.

I could keep going, but I’m working tomorrow and don’t feel like writing anymore.

So, in summation, I’m thankful for so much. You should be, too. It could be so much worse.

Happy Turkey Day (for 15 more minutes)!!