I thought I would create this post before I hit Thanksgiving Day and end up in a sour mood because I have to work:( Now of course I am "blessed" to have job.
Feel free to leave comments for what your thankful for.
Now for what I am thankful for:
1. A terrific husband: I cannot say enough good things even after 13 years of marriage and almost 18 years combined with dating time.
2. A wonderful daughter: She is my pride and joy.
3. My health: I appreciate my good health in a way that I never have before.
4. My parents: Truly supportive about all things and are always there when I have needed them.
5. Being back in touch with my friend Sabrina. A best friend growing up and as with all things, sometimes you lose touch with those that mean the most for you. I missed so many things about her and being around her, and more importantly I missed having her around at some of the more significant points in my life. Both of us being only children, we "adopted" each other as sisters when we were children. If I recall correctly there was at least one teacher we convinced at school that we were sisters. I had always wanted a sister, and Sabrina was it when I was growing up. All my childhood memories include her. Of all the things that happened in my life during the past year, this was probably the best.
6. This has been the year for getting in touch with old friends. I heard from Angie again. How exciting that was. Angie has been there for some of the significant events in my life. She was the one that made Alan and I aware of how old the other one was - not that it mattered at that point. My how her kids have grown. I also heard from Tammy and Tracy. I known Tammy almost as long as I have known Sabrina. I tried to teach her flute once. Tracy was a friend from middle school. It has been great to be back in touch with all of you. Just a sign that true friendship spans the years despite time and distance.
7. My in laws: You can never have too much family. My husbands entire family is full of special people that I think the world of even if I do not get to see them as often as I would like.
8. My Aunts, Uncles and cousins. I have been very fortunate in the family I have. My aunts and uncles have always been very supportive. My cousin Kendra and Mark have also been very supportive in my life. My only regret is that I have never gotten to known my cousins on my dad's side and that I did not have more contact with my cousins kids as they were growing up.
9. Last but certainly not least, I am thankful that I will be an aunt this time next year.
If I leave any other post this week it will be fun frivolous things to make me smile.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Fun Quiz Friday
The Ultimate Color Test |
 When you are at peace, you are: Giving and unselfish When you are moved to act, you are: Unorthodox and idealistic When you are inspired, you are: Spontaneous and adventurous When your life is perfectly balanced, you are: Philosophical and expressive Your life's purpose is: To find contentment |
The Rockets Red Glare STS-126
Tonight we witnessed one of the most awesome things about living on the space coast of Florida. At 7:55 pm this evening, we were sitting alongside the road near Port Canaveral with hundreds of other people as Space Shuttle Endeavour hurled from the launch pad and roared into space on its mission. The feelings that wash over you as you watch these lift offs with hundreds of others is indescribable. The lift off tonight is bittersweet as it is among the final shuttle missions - I believe there are 11 left. We are ushering out an era that spans generations as we watched these shuttles lumber into space on their final missions.
The feeling of being that close to a launch is thrilling. I remember the days when the Shuttle program was new and the school allowed us to watch the lift offs on a TV in the classroom. After all these years, I recall the thrill that raced along my spine watching the first shuttle launches. The Shuttle proved itself to be so dependable that over the years we seemed to forget that space flight was wrought with danger. It took the Space Shuttle Challenger to remind us of the danger that is inherent in these endeavours as it came apart before our eyes with school teacher Christa McCulliffe aboard. This reminder resulted in the shuttle program being grounded while we struggled to understand what went so horribly wrong that day. I was in high school when the we returned to space for the first time after the Challenger Disaster. I skipped lunch that day and sat in the school library watching as Space Shuttle Discovery returned America to space. The pride I felt that day rivaled the thrill I felt so many years earlier watching the first Shuttle launch.
We are privileged to live in this part of Florida where we can stand in our back yard and watch the shuttle or rocket launches. We can also drive 20 miles up the road and see and feel the experience the event in way many Americans cannot. My daughter has been able to attend school in an area that does not treat these launches as commonplace events but instead recognizes them as events to be seen/experienced. Since we have been here, Space Shuttle Columbia reminded us that space flight remains fraught with danger and
once again the American space flight was grounded while we once again searched for answers.
The feeling of being that close to a launch is thrilling. I remember the days when the Shuttle program was new and the school allowed us to watch the lift offs on a TV in the classroom. After all these years, I recall the thrill that raced along my spine watching the first shuttle launches. The Shuttle proved itself to be so dependable that over the years we seemed to forget that space flight was wrought with danger. It took the Space Shuttle Challenger to remind us of the danger that is inherent in these endeavours as it came apart before our eyes with school teacher Christa McCulliffe aboard. This reminder resulted in the shuttle program being grounded while we struggled to understand what went so horribly wrong that day. I was in high school when the we returned to space for the first time after the Challenger Disaster. I skipped lunch that day and sat in the school library watching as Space Shuttle Discovery returned America to space. The pride I felt that day rivaled the thrill I felt so many years earlier watching the first Shuttle launch.
We are privileged to live in this part of Florida where we can stand in our back yard and watch the shuttle or rocket launches. We can also drive 20 miles up the road and see and feel the experience the event in way many Americans cannot. My daughter has been able to attend school in an area that does not treat these launches as commonplace events but instead recognizes them as events to be seen/experienced. Since we have been here, Space Shuttle Columbia reminded us that space flight remains fraught with danger and
once again the American space flight was grounded while we once again searched for answers.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Just for Fun
I borrowed Crissa's idea from Geeks Like Us, I think she has a great idea for something to add some fun to this. So I will try to but one quiz type thing each week or some other fun thing I find.
While not 100% accurate, it does have some parts that hit surprisingly close to home.
The Castle Personality Test |
 You are scared of new experiences. It's hard for you to break outside of your comfort zone. You like to think that people are impressed by you. You know that you have a lot to offer. You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be. Right now, stress occasionally makes you feel trapped in your life. You usually have a clear perspective on things though! Overall, your life is calm and steady. Not much stirs you, and each day is full of joy. You are extremely optimistic about the future. You feel like things are always getting better. |
While not 100% accurate, it does have some parts that hit surprisingly close to home.
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