Been to the beach a few times this summer :)

 I love looking out onto the Ocean

 I've done some sight seeing in my city

 a Surprise Sunflower in my backyard

 went to the SDSU orientation with my daughter

 found a Fro-Yo place close to SDSU

 came across a beach area I had never seen before

Ocean Beach Pier on a gloomy day

This summer has been full of new experiences, my daughter got her first job ever.  That was exciting for her and eye opening as to the reality of becoming an "adult".  Drove her to and from work each day, and took advantage of being out by the beach area.. did lots of sight seeing and driving through new areas I had never been to.  Bonded a little more with my two sons, even though they can never replace the closeness to my daughter, aka my confidant.  Love the three precious persons I'm blessed to call my kids, I'm very fortunate and very grateful .

Teenagers!!

Iv'e had the fortune of having one difficult teen out of three kids.  He is the last one on the list, so I guess I should be happy that the other two are well past their teenage years.  Although, I find it hard to deal with my youngest, a part of me thinks it's not as bad as it could be.  I've been so lucky to have had it easy with the other two, I guess I thought it would be the same with the youngest, so undoubtedly he might be compared to the other two.  I have to stay tough, might it be my age? I went through the tough years with the first two when I was in my late thirties early forties.  Wonder if age is what's making it it such a hard experience.  I'm older, and without a doubt more tired.  My energy isn't half of what it used to be.  So with that I accept that my patience is also not what it used to be.  What's there to do? my thoughts: just hang in there and be understanding yet tough.. action and consequence is always the way to go with children.  Don't want to listen?? okay, goodbye X-box for the day :)

set your mind to being Happy

Life can be so beautiful when you set your mind to it.  I do love being happy, I have to admit I'm a lazy person ~ and yes I'm even lazy to be Mad, Sad, or Angry.  I rather spend my energy in being in a state of happiness.  I've come to experience the magic of being happy and seeing how your happiness spreads towards others, all of a sudden you find the people around you being happy too.  Just as a sad person would give off the vibe of sadness to all around them.
I stick to this truth and I hope to always live by it, be happy and the world around you is a happy one  :)

Confused

Lately I've been experiencing an array of thoughts and an extreme sense of confusion.  Nothing to worry about, I still live a happy life day by day.  Not even confusion could change that.  I'm just at a crossroad in life, do I get a job? do I really stop being a full time mom now?, those are the questions, and in my heart there is no right answer.  We definitely need the extra money, needless to go into the same old worn out story of how expensive children are, let's just say we are using more and more of our money and there isn't enough coming in to keep living the same way.  For now all I can do is sit still as I am, and keep being a full time mom to my kids.  Being home at all times, keeping a mindful eye on them.  One is entering college and maybe that is what gives me a sigh of relief, but then again I still have two that need me just as much as my college one did at their age.  Okay, the answer might just be, to wait the summer out.  Then, once the boys are back in school.. look for a part time job to do while they are at school.  Another thing that's been lurking around in my head, is that of going back to school.  I really want to go into the medical field in some way.  Were I a bit younger, I would start a nursing program.  But, I'm feeling out of time.  Never the less... Happy with my life as is :)

Love of my life......

Trying to swallow a big bite of cupcake...

the power of something greater than you

I can't say I have experienced some divine miracle, I haven't had the need for a miracle; and for that I'm thankful to God.  That my life has been great so far, and I believe it will continue to be.  Why God has been so good to me, I do not know.  One part is God in my heart and in my life, the other part is making a choice in my heart to be happy.  I've read so many motivational books in my lifetime, too many to list.  And all great books, I couldn't say which has been the best or which has made the greatest difference in my life.  All I know is they have taught me a lot, on life and on being happy.  I know it all happens through God's grace, and the plan he has had for me all along.  I thank him daily for such a great life, and for the love he has placed in my life.  My husband, who is the greatest man ever.  A love so true, I could not have found in any other person.  Someone who loves and cares for me, like he would for himself.  Thank you God for this man.  and for all the good in my life  :)

First piece to be published online

I'm so incredibly excited about my piece being published!! I have been writing here and there, when I find time to sit and focus on typing up thoughts and lessons learned.  I've tried so many times before and I never had anyone say "I really liked what I read, I'm going to publish it".  Till now, and might I say that it's all in God's time.  The surprise came to me when I most needed it.  I was having a somewhat hard day, and then it came! that beautiful email, letting me know my piece will be published.  I'm very happy and I can't wait to see it actually on the website I turned it in to.  I'm happy as can be!!