Tuesday, November 08, 2005
A Better Mood...FINALLY!
I promised myself that I would not abandon my "post" and that no matter how I was feeling about things I would continue with this blogger thing. Although I read many every day I find it hard to post about the same old thing every day. My latest posts have been about negativity in my life and it's something I just don't want to think about anymore. So, now I am on my own mission to find a more positive place to be. Yes, all the negative stuff is still happening and even more negative things have surfaced since my last post, but for now I am putting it in the back of my mind and I will only think about it on my own time. So, Here are some positives in my life...
I mentioned in an earlier post that I got the coaching position I had applied for. It really wasn't that difficult to get the job...I was the only applicant. This past week I have spent about three hours a day on paperwork and organization. Finally today I think I am ready to begin. The first practice will be on the 14th and I am extremely nervous that I will be a total flop. I have high expectations for myself and the squad and I just want to do something RIGHT for a change. I will be very disappointed in myself if I don't do a good job. The squad is a small one and that is going to make it difficult to organize stunt groups but I will manage somehow.
Next week is my week of volunteering also for the school. I have always felt that volunteering is an important part of my life. I will be running the annual Fall Book Fair to raise money and receive books for the library...another cause that is close to my heart. The week will be a busy one...starting at the book fair at 6:45 am and not ending til after cheering practice at 4:00. I'm excited to see what I can do to invite a bigger crowd to the fair. It will be tough getting people to come and spend money the way the world is right now, with gas and oil prices skyrocketing. Maybe if I get the word out that books make a great gift idea it might draw people in. I'll be thinking for the rest of the week on it and how I can make it successful for the school.
I'm getting some of my shopping done for the holidays and after unloading a lot of my stress on my husband I've actually been able to enjoy it for the most part. I always enjoy finding something I know will please my family and friends when they unwrap on Christmas morning. I took my dughter and niece to a craft fair this past weekend and that was fun too and I got a few ideas on what they might like for Christmas. It's been a difficult year trying to find things for baby girl. She's at a tough age and it makes it more difficult when I have a daughter taht asks for NOTHING. Now I know some of you think that's a crock...13 year olds thrive on seeing how much they can get out of their parents. Well, not my baby. She says that being with family and celebrating by just being together is more important than any gifts she could receive. And she REALLY means it. Yes she has a wish list like any other kid but her list has hardly anything on it. It makes me feel like I'm doing something right in raising my daughter and that she is going to be taking good morals with her as she embarks on her own life.
As the holidays near I'm looking forward to something that I thought wasnt' going to happen this year...I'm actually looking forward to spending time with the in-laws. No not all of them but I'm really excited to be spending time with those who are most important to me. I have high hopes and a picture in my head on how I think the whole weekend will go and I just hope it really comes close to what I'm thinking. I really need the getaway. I also plan on getting a little tipsy that weekend too...but not to the point that I don't have a good time. I'm going to keep thinking positively and keep my fingers crossed that we all have an enjoyable weekend.
So...that's it for tonight but I am going to try to keep those negative burdens in the back of my mind. They will still be there and I will deal with them at another, more convenient time. Have a wonderful week ahead my friends...till next time...
