Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wanting to Frolick...

There has been MUCH going through my head of late with the recent death of my father: Being acutely aware of my mortality; Wanting to make the BEST of the unknown amount of time I've got here; Thinking about faith; Thinking about my role in this world which is changing at lightening speeds! My role as a daughter no longer exists :( My role as a mother is drastically changing as my youngest prepares for high school graduation and the wonderful adventure of going to college. My role as a wife...an ever changing work in progress. I'm sometimes overcome with a tremendous sense of loss, melancholy and sadness though I much prefer my cup to be joyously half-full. Sometimes frolicking through life can be more like wading and wallowing. Life is full of struggles. I hope to travel this journey with a smile and hope. I want to frolick!!!

Many Smiles!
Happy Creating!!
CARPÉ DIEM!!!

Christine :D

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

And she danced and danced and danced...

As a child I was told I COULDN'T be friends with everyone??? I found that quite baffling based on the Catholic teachings I was raised on. As a teenager I was told I HAD to pick a side despite clearly seeing and understanding both perspectives of the story (what's wrong with neutrality and compromise?!?!). As a parent, kid#2 has accused me of being too "pro-friendly" (really!?!? is there such a thing?!?!). Recently, on a social network site I was publicly blasted for "+1ing" a work of art before reading the accompanying blog post!?!? (though the post was dark and negative I still found the painting to be beautiful..."eye of the beholder..."). I can wait in a line and by the time I'm through I know my fellow "line waiter's" life story and am close to adding them to my Christmas card list. My family often rolls their eyes at me as I engage yet another new acquaintance in conversation. I truly LOVE people and have never met a stranger. I have always been enthralled and intrigued by all whose paths I cross. My passion, enthusiasm and interest in my fellow humans is quite genuine and sincere. This attitude has introduced me to many fascinating people and has brought me MANY treasures in life.

Here's to being "pro-friendly"!!! :D

Many Smiles!
Happy Creating!!
CARPÉ DIEM!!!

Christine :D


Friday, April 13, 2012

Happy Birthday to Me!!! :D

I love Friday the 13ths!!! I love birthdays!! I was 13 on a Friday the 13th (a special day full of MANY surprises. Today I am playing with a full deck (52,hehehe). Today I am Queen for the day!!! Happy Birthday to me!!! YeeHaw!!!

Many Smiles!
Happy Creating!!
CARPÉ DIEM!!!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Contemplation

Main Entry: con·tem·pla·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌkän-təm-ˈplā-shən, -ˌtem-\
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 a : concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion b : a state of mystical awareness of God's being
2 : an act of considering with attention : study
3 : the act of regarding steadily
4 : intention, expectation

Much to think about. Enjoy today's silver linings!!! :D

Many Smiles!
Happy Creating!!
CARPÉ DIEM!!!

Christine :D