Day 26- "maggie hester is my hero"

This next friend has been in my life since the beginning.  She has been there for so much.  She helped me to ride my bike, watched every track and field day, came to every school event, every volleyball game, every track meet, every cross country meet, every 4-H meeting, helped me with my insecurities, and so much more.  We ski/snowboard together, hike, camp, fish, white water raft, 4-wheel, and of course drink beer together.  We support each other and help each other when needed.  We even look alike! 

She is one of my favorite people to be around and is one of my best friends.  She raised me right and has taught me so much about life and how to be a good person.  I am forever grateful that I can not only call her my mom but my best friend as well. 

She is inspiring, strong and one of the most amazing people I know! 

Here's to you Mom!  (aka Peggy)

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Well, I am getting closer to finding a home... I am finally figuring out what it is that I want. I would love to just have everything done for me, but I know the reality of buying a "cheap" home, so I have to expect that there will be tons of work to do. I never would have thought 6 months ago that I would be buying a house. Ha, I actually thought I would be buying one with someone! Crazy how 6 months can change your life! :) I am super excited and can't wait for everything to fall into place.

In the midst of buying a house, I am also close to finishing up with my MBA in project management! I will be done at the end of June and will be so thrilled to be done and start fresh in a new home and receiving my MBA. :)

Another few months and things will be different again! I can't wait for the new adventure... it is just getting there that is overwhelming!

Remember to call your mom....

Life is so short and you never know when it is going to be your time. Some people forget this and go about their lives forgetting that it is passing by. People always put things into perspective when someone close passes or something life changing happens to them. They start saying things like, oh I need to hang out with friends and family more. I need call so and so more often. Etc. I've gone through this way too many times. Sadly I have had a lot of close people in my life pass away or have something life changing happen to them. It hasn't been an easy road, but I try to live my life and make time for others. It is just always so sad because some people I know have let good things pass them by because they are too busy or too selfish. Some of those people have since lost someone close to them and have changed. Others, still don't know what they want out of life and days, months, years pass them by. My hope is that it won't take a tragedy for them to wake up and realize what is important in life. I care so much about the people in my life and just hope that they are happy and healthy and that they realize how important their family and friends are. Also, I hope that everyone reading this will take the time to call and spend time with friends and family cause you never know what tomorrow will bring.

Can't Sleep......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I haven't had a night like this in quite some time. I normally can fall asleep so quickly, but a lot has been on my mind lately. Work is so stressful right now, which I think that at my level, it shouldn't be. I think that I will just leave work at that... as much as I would love to go on and on about it.

Relationships.....

......well, it has been two months now since Tim and I broke up. It is interesting because time has really flown. I can't believe how quickly two months came. To be honest, I am very happy to be out of that relationship. I didn't realize how unhappy I was until it was over. Here I was thinking that Tim was this ultimate guy for me and that this was it. Yet, I was always wishing for more in the back of my mind. I wanted to be loved and cared for even if I am independent and can take care of myself. I wanted to be wanted and he surely did not give me that.

I have not been on one single date since we broke up. It is not that I don't want to, because I do. It is just really hard to meet anyone, let alone a guy that I want to start a relationship with. I guess I can say I am ready for a relationship, but when will they be ready for me? Maybe I don't carry myself with the confidence that I think I do??? To be honest, and not to be over the top, but I think I am attractive. Now you never would have heard that from me 2 years ago! I never saw myself as pretty. Yet, lately, I have learned to love the person I am and I don't think I am that bad. However, rejection is cruel and can ultimately shut me down sometimes. I try to take it as, there is someone else out there for me, but at times it is hard to be rejected.

I know that there is a guy out there for me that will treat me right and think that I am beautiful. I guess it is just a matter of time. I can be patient, but I do miss having a best friend. That was one good thing about Tim, we had a lot in common and had fun hanging out together. If I can take anything away from that relationship it would be that. I know I will find someone who will have just as much fun or more with me, and who will treat me like a queen. :)

I am excited to find my next guy. Let the adventure begin!!!

Living.....

.....well, my next step in life is to buy a home! Yikes! I can't even believe that I have thought about it... but with the market the way it is, I think it is a good idea. Of course, we will see if a bank will actually lend to me.... even with good credit, I am sure it will be rough.

Well, I think I am actually starting to feel tired. Until next time. Live, Love, Laugh!