Finding your Passion

Hi, blog. It's been a while ...

So, this morning I turn my computer on, open internet as I always do, and the Google homepage is featuring one of the Doodle4Google winners' artwork for the logo. It is a fabulous effort on part of Google, it involves school-age children designing their version of the Google logo. So, after I look at all the artwork, I peruse to the list of judges. And while browsing through those, I read a powerful quote - this one is from Keith Malone, Creative Director at LEGO Group. Malone’s advice for children: “Do what interests you, and really go for it, without worrying what other people think. You won’t find your passion if you only engage halfway. Go big and be bold!”

It's so simple, we've all heard it, right? So my question is, despite the fact that we all know that to be true, how many of us worry about what other people think? How many of us because we worry about what other people think, never find out life's passion? Do I? Sure I do. I've never thought about it in those terms, but when I break down my thought process for not accomplishing more in life, it ultimately comes down to worrying about opinions of others. So what do I do to change that? Hmm... Something to think about.

My first follower

Celebrating my first follower - my husband! Love you ... even if I beat you in Monopoly last night. I know, I'm just egging you on for a rematch. Bring it on!

My husband - I love you!

So, clearly I'm still learning how to be good at this blogging thing - evidenced by the fact that I've been silent on my blog for nearly 2 years. Wow! Has it really been that long? I'm amazed Blogger hasn't terminated it, thank you guys! There is hope for me yet, I suppose.

Anywho, on to the subject at hand: my husband. Don't be scared babe, I'll be gentle (just like we teach Katherine - :).

What can I say about my husband? I love his so much. But recently it has become evident to me that I do not know how to communicate my love to him in ways that he understands. Somehow, no matter how much I say I love him and praise him, when I say "Honey, these are things that we can work on to improve our relationship" he hears "You're a bad husband". Which is not what I mean. So, babe - here is to all the things you do right. :) These are in no particular order, just as they come to me.

1. I love you for all the little things you do for me. God really knew what he was doing when he brought us together. You are so self-less. Like when you walk my dog every morning, even though he's my dog, not yours. And you don't even like dogs, although I think Buddy has grown on you - :). You've often said: "I got you, you came with the dog, so he is my responsibility too. " Love you, honey!

2. You're so good with Katherine, she adores you. I love how there are nights when she cries and only you can calm her. That is so special for a little girl, I was one - I know. You're a perfect daddy for her, don't you ever doubt that! You have this amazing ability to completely focus on her and only her. I love you!

3. You rock with the idea of skipping on all the chores yesterday and having a truly relaxing day. My dishes are dirty in the sink, but I love that we spent a whole day focus on each other and our baby girl. What a great day! I love you very much.

4. stay tuned ...

Cumquats & Buddy

I've discovered an absolutely bewildering little fact about my dog Buddy - he LOVES cumquats. What's a cumquat? Cumquat is the smallest citrus fruit on the planet. It has a thin orange-like sweet eatable rind and juicy, sour lemon-like flesh. I love them, and apparantly so does my dog. Check out this video of Buddy eating cumquats. Enjoy!

Life ... or something like that

It's official - I've plunged into the world of blogging. Well, it's not the first time, but now I actually want to do it. I'm thinking of it as an experiment in modern human interaction. So there! Question - why is it that everyone feels the need to explain why they're starting the blog when they start it? Hmm ... or is it just me? Now there ... we've gotten to something good - selfishness. So, what am I going to talk about on this blog? I plan to muse on subjects such as that one: selfishness, selflessness, love, hate, God, satan, giving, anger, angst, tears, laughter, happiness, family, etc. This list is not exhaustive, but you get the idea. I suppose everyone has wondered about at least one of those things at least once in their life. Hmm ... life. What's that? Next time ...