Project Optimism: A Snapshot of Your Life
It’s another Monday and we’re completely sleep deprived here at The Best Life. The four-month sleep regression is a real pain in the dick. But are we letting that stand in the way of our optimism? NOT A CHANCE!
Today I’m focusing on the now. Everyone’s life is a series of events. People you meet, decisions you make, actions you take. And you know what? Sometimes the people are assholes, the decisions are made in haste, and actions are toxic. At the end of the day, a combination of all of these things, good and bad, turn you into the person you see in the mirror every day.
I regret nothing.
Wanna know why? Because MY LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE. Today isn’t about examining the past, today is taking a snapshot of my life and having a look. My family is amazing. The family that I married into would blow your mind with their fabulosity. My tribe is full of incredible people. My offspring are full of life and joy. My house is a home. SUMMER IS COMING. Life is good.
YAYAYAY!!! Life makes me JUMP!
(pic from medimanage.com)
My darling little cherubs are currently conspiring against me to ensure I never sleep again. They take shifts being awake. This is starting to cloud my cognitive decision-making and gross motor skills. But after dropping The Tornado at daycare this morning I made Bob Marley comfy in his bouncy chair and had a magically invigorating shower with my favorite body scrub and now I’m waiting for my sister-in-law to BBM me and I’m going to bounce out the door with a spring in my step and take today by the biscuits. Because that’s what this year is all about.
Look around at your life today and take a mental picture of the things that make you happy. There will always be gray skies (today’s gloomy weather is a perfect example) so do yourself a favour and be your own sunshine!
You are amazing and seriously your good attitude is contagious! Thanks so much!
It’s not always easy to see the good stuff around us when we’re not FEELING great. I can’t imagine what the lack of sleep does to you! I needed this reminder today- no apologies for choosing to live a positive life. Have a wonderful week, you little goddess!
Sleep deprivation takes a serious toll on our entire being!! I hope you get real rest, soon!!
As for the “now”, my now is great, for many of the same reasons you gave. However, I know that the “not yet” is even greater! I am wanting to be bolder in sharing the hope I have in a Savior who is preparing a place for all who trust in him…a place with no tears, no pain, no suffering–none of what weighs us down here. Our “now” is temporary and though the waters around me are still, they will be stormy again sooner or later, till I finally reach the other shore. It is a certain hope, and I want as many of my friends and loved ones and everyone else to know as possible!
Have a joyful week!
You are so bad ass. So in love with you.
HAHAHA!!! Being bad ass means a lot coming from the outlaw mama herself!
my mom always told me “make yourself happy cuz no one else will”
Your mom sounds very smart.
I love the last line “be your own sunshine!” So often, I rely on others to make me happy. It’s easy to fall into this pattern because my husband and family are absolutely wonderful too. Sometimes I feel like they pick up the slack for me!
You are always MY sunshine!
I agree with Anka–the last line is the best! You’re, like, the most optimistic person ever and I wish that we lived closer so we could be sleep-deprived and have coffee together!!!
How far are you from Ontario, Canada? I’m sleepy and I can’t remember. If I started driving now, how many minutes until I could stop?
I’m not TOO far. Pennsylvania. What is that, like 6 hours? We’ll meet in the middle and drink 😉
K. Leaving now. See you at lunch!
Your project optimisms always cheer me up! Thanks for another lovely Monday pick-me-up!
Sunshine and happy all the way!
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