Is it really Friday? Thank goodness, I thought you would never get here. It has been a rough week.
So quick story I was reading this old journal from college last night and it was really depressing. There were a few things that I was venting about and it really struck a nerve because they were similar to things that I vent about now. I felt like all this time has passed and nothing has changed. Don’t get me wrong I am very grateful for the life I have now, but I know I want more or different. I am very thankful for having to be able to purchase my own home, have a job that provides financially. However there are things that I want and I feel like I am not thinking about the big picture. I think I keep myself so busy that I never get a chance to sit and plan and think. It may be subconsciously, but it happens either way. So this weekend I am going to plan. There were places I wanted to go but I am not. I am going to catch up on things at home and PLAN!! Picking 3 things I want to see change and coming up with ways to make them happen. Okay that was more of a long story but I needed to get that out.
Okay on to my Five Things for Friday.
ONE. My Tuesday cake decorating class was cancelled and I didn’t want the cake to go to waste so I decided to try and decorate it as practice. Not perfect but not bad. One of my co-workers said it was #AMAZING! His words not mine.
TWO. This week back in 2006 I adopted this little tumbleweed of fur!!! It was the best decision I have ever made regardless of the lost hours of sleep! Little Seamus turned 8 years old!! For his adoption story click here.
Enjoying his Birthday treat!
THREE. Seamus usually does the head tilt when he hears a squeeker but this dog’s reaction is too cute!
FOUR. It’s true.
FIVE. Is this not the cutest!! May be a project to start?
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Hope I wasn’t too much of a downer. I promise to refresh and recharge this weekend. One day I will look back on this and laugh, it is not that dramatic.
What are your weekend plans?
Tilly’s birthday is next week!!!! How cool! Have a great weekend love!
That is so cool!! How old will Tilly be? Hope you have a great weekend girly!
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sometimes when we remember our past, it allows us to think of where we are today and where we want to be in the future so think of this as a reboot!
Yes, I am totally looking at it as a positive thing. I am forcing myself to take a breath, re-evaluate, and push forward. I can’t complain my life is a good one I just know I want changes. Now to make them happen!!
I love the idea of focusing on three specific things. Great plan! Time just passes so fast sometimes that you have to force yourself to sit down and plan. Too bad I am awful at it.
Yes, time passes by so quickly and it gets so busy we forget to sit and think if we are going in the direction we want. It won’t be easy but I am ready.
Kick some butt on your planning this weekend! It’s easy for us to lose sight of the big picture I think.
Thanks girl! I am so good at being busy that I never stop and think! I know i will still be crazy busy, the lawn won’t rake itself but i will set aside time to just sit and think in peace.
hello, hello from the linkup! and i LOVE THAT CAKE SO MUCH. you rock. so simply perfect. might have to copy it one day not-so-far-away. 😉
happy friday!!!
xx
elise
Thank you! I was just practicing so I am hoping I get better too! Hope you have a great weekend!
I feel like we’re in the same place!! I feel like my life is so different now, but I look back and nothing has changed. I still want the same things, but I guess I don’t want to go after them. Idk. The 20s are rough.
Yes, just yes! It was just like damn I still want to change x,y,z and although there was a zig zag pattern in between I still want to change x,y,z. I am in my 30’s so it doesn’t get better unless we change!! I want to write those things down and come up with plan to make changes. Really just a goal list and smaller goals to get me there.
happy bday little seamus!!
Thank you!! I can’t believe he is already 8 yrs old!!
Sometimes, when I know I have a habit that needs to change or I am dreading getting something done for one reason or another, I tell myself I can’t do anything else until I get it done. It’s especially affective when it’s before something I know I HAVE to get done like a commitment to a friend. Sometimes it takes “tricking” yourself into doing something a few times before it becomes a habit, at least for me. I really hope you find space to think and plan!
Yes, I am making the time this weekend and just doing it!!
That cake looks AWESOME! compared to my usual sloppy messes. I’m impressed.
Thanks!!! Considering it was my practice cake before my class I am hoping it gets better! However cake is cake and it was good!! 🙂
I love that you’re going to focus on 3 specific things. Such a great idea.
Your cake also turned out REALLY good!!
Thank you! It was just practice so I hope with the class it will get better though I was happy with it. Smaller goals are always the way to go, otherwise you just get overwhelmed. Now to tackle them!
I love the cake… you DO rock! Good for you for deciding on a few things you want to change and going for it. I hope they make a great impact! Sometimes it’s hard, but just planning to make the change can help so much! For example, I really hate living in Arizona! That sounds nuts, but I miss San Diego SO MUCH and I know I’ll be happier once I’m back out there. I only have an inkling of a plan right now for getting back there (hoping to get going mid next year), but it makes me happy to think about the future and know that right now isn’t forever!
Yes, just knowing you are working towards a goal makes a huge difference! Thank you. If you want to go back to San Diego you will get there!
Love you Kerry! I think everyone has those days when they look back and say I’m grateful, but (to quote a movie) Is this as good as it gets? I guess in some ways this is good as it keeps us motivated. It is when we procrastination or fear gets in the way that depression or sadness comes. Anyway, I’ve been stuck here for a little while. My next goal is to sign up for piano lessons. Time to stop talking and start playing!
Yes, exactly! I just want to make sure that I am present and aware of where I am going and that I am not just living to get through the day but with purpose. Girl, you need to just jump and grab it!! You have been talking about it for awhile so it means something to you, just do it! You won’t regret it!
awesome post girl. love the new fur baby. i’m a dog fan 😀 hope you’re doing great. have a great weekend. come visit me at pinkowl07.blogspot.com and say hello
Thank you. I have had him for 7 years and love having him. Hope you had a great weekend!
“Be so thankful that you have no room to be ungrateful.” 😉 I think your cake looks great. Funny story, I decorated cookie cakes for one of my first jobs in high school. Happy doggy adoption week!
Great advice! I am hoping with the cake decorating class I am taking that they get even better! Decorating cookie cakes sounds like an awesome job!! I promise to hug and kiss Seamus a little more this week! 🙂