Thursday, February 24, 2011

Time for a change

You know when the leaves start to change color and you can feel a change in the air? I want that change, I am looking for that change. I know the Debbie Downer can come out in the Winter, but I feel it more this year than I ever have. I want to go back to the careless world I once lived in. Where people are not easily offended, where gossip isn't a priority, where drama is left behind. I did High School once, and that was enough for me. I feel like I have lost a little of me. The part that I really like. The part that lets things run off my shoulder, that life doesn't need to be taken to seriously, where I don't let people get to me. Where people think of what they are saying before they say it. Where we aren't selfish. I need to find that part of me again. I thought little trips would help, maybe girl lunch dates, but I need more. I think I need a retreat in a Tepee with a Indian:) I need to sweat this out and be done. I want the warm ocean breeze blowing through my hair. I want the sun shining on me while I lay out and bask in the sun like a sea lion in San Diego. I want back the Aloha Spirit I felt in Hawaii. But most importantly I see the change needs to come from me. So from this day forward I will speak more kindly. I will look for all the good in the day. I will count the many blessings that I know I have. I will attract the good to happen. I will cherish the people I have in my life. I will thank my friends for all the times they have listened to me. I will put the smile on my face because I really truly am happy. And gosh dangit, I will exercise more!!!!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

AMEN! I sooo know how you feel. I feel the same exact way. Glad Im not alone out there.lol miss ya!

Paige Nicolle said...

I love that! You totally just inspired me to try and be better!

thecannon5 said...

Winters are sooo hard around here, I had SAD so bad last year. Its not as bad this year, but I know what you mean. I wish life was more simple, but you are right, the change can only come from us, from within. If we want things to change around us we have to be the first to do it, to be an example to our family and friends and especially our children. Thank you for reminding me of this!!

Derek-Jenny-Kaitlynd-Ethan-Dylan said...

I know! I feel like this too! Drives me crazy. Although I have never had the ALOHA spirit surround me.
Derek challenged me to start looking back on my day and look at all of the good things that I had done that day. I like it. It helps me to not stress about the future to much.

Good luck girlie. I love you.
ALOHA!

Emily said...

Okay, yes, I know what you are talking about, as I had my own little vent session with you last night!! (i felt like a dork after though). I've never had it quite this bad. I am going to go try that Aloha spirit, but in the meantime there is real life to get through, and I think you are right on the money to look for the good and count the positives instead of negatives.
Great post. Thanks for heading me in the right direction for "operation pull-out"!!

Heather said...

I too have had a bad winter! I am so ready for spring! I need to exercise too myself. I haven't in a while. Exercise, really helps you feel better and makes you happy. Your words really helped me to think about what matters most! Thank you!

Laura and Ryan said...

Glad to know Im not alone with feeling that way!! Wahoo!

Unknown said...

This is an excellent post, Melissa. You are a poet at heart. I feel you about this--truly. I need to do the same, and feel the same. For what's it's worth, I've always felt you were better at this kind of selfless attitude in life than many are. And how's Lent going, babe?! Good for you.

Tiffany said...

ALOOOO-HA!! You are amazing!! I love you and I love our lunch dates and wish we could do them more and go somewhere fun, like Hawaii!! ;)