Heart and Bail Money

I've been thinking a lot about friendship lately. There are times when I feel like I'm the worst friend in the world. A while ago, I pointed out that I'm a bit of a flake. I stand by that. I also stand by the fact that those who are my FRIENDS know that about me and love me anyway. The other night a friend of mine needed some sista girl time. I got in my mama's minivan and rushed over there (TRYING to abide by speed limits). I didn't have to say much to her and she didn't need to say much to me. It was just good to be in her presence and I'm almost certain the feeling was mutual. I am so humbled by the people in my life. They are truly a blessing to me. There are times when I'm sure that I would be stuck in my own head had it not been for them. They all bring something different to my life and for that I am eternally grateful. Good friends are important to me because they bring out the best in me and inspire me to be better. I've got a friend w...

There are some really cool things happening in my life right now. When all is set in stone, I'll let you know about them. In the meantime, while I'm excited about them, I'm just a bit scared. Well, take that back, I'm a whole lot of scared because I don't want to fall flat on my face. I got an email from an editor of the local Catholic newspaper the other day making some observations about my writing. I didn't take offense because they were constructive and mostly good but it did make me just as scared about some of the things that are going on in my life (hint, hint). I'm moving into some new things and some new areas pretty soon. I don't want to be overconfident about my ability to do them well but I also don't want to be so scared that I am like a bump on a log not making any progress. This picture reminds me that for EVERY DAY God reminds me and you not to live in fear. He wants us to move into every opportunity in front of us unafraid and f...

Today, I celebrate my 33rd birthday! Happy birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Yes, I just sang the birthday song to myself. So what? You probably to do it too. I must say, I love my birthday. For me, it's not a matter of getting gifts (although they are ALWAYS accepted) or going out for drinks (although a glass of wine is ALWAYS nice). For me, my birthday is time to truly appreciate the fact that I'm able to celebrate my life. In the last few years, there have been too many times when I thought that my life was not worth living. There were too many times that I thought that the stuff in my life was too much for me to deal with. Last year I CRIED all day on my birthday because I was so stuck in a depressive episode that I couldn't appreciate the fact that God had given me another year to say THANK YOU!!! I live with depression and anxiety. I have to go through it sometimes (sometimes way more than I'd like but such is life)....