True North

Well I found these tasty little treats at Target yesterday. True North. Okay so why am I blogging about them???? It's because there was a wonderful little message on the back of the bag that caught my attention...it reads..."When a strong passion guides your life, it becomes your true north. Find your true north." How true is that???? It inspired me to find my true north.

After doing some research on line trying to find a website to link for these goodies I found that they are actually made by Frito-Lay. So if you like nuts and are trying to eat healthy snacks try these out, they are so good.

Find your True North!

I'm back...

Well I am back from my trips and got stuck with a nasty head cold as a welcome home gift. My cruise was great! We started our drive on thursday morning, and drove to Newport beach. It was a little out of our way but so worth it! I felt like a little girl again. As soon as I saw the beach I kicked off my shoes and started running. I couldn't wait to get my toes in the sand again. It was about 6 pm so we still had a bit of daylight before the sun set. We stayed in Newport for dinner then headed to our hotel. It was so worth it to see the sun set over the gorgeous pacific ocean....absolutly breathtaking. The next day we boarded the ship and set sail. It was a blast. there was so much to do. the weather didnt totally coooperate but we still had a good time. I had so much fun and am really glad I went. Everyone got along so well. My roomate Cami and I got along awesome.

Now I am back home and trying desperatly to get back into a grove that does not overwhelm me. Work has been very stressful lately and that doesn't ever seem to end. I knew that when I got back into retail but I guess I allowed part of me to forget it. I dream of having a career that I am passionate about. I want to make a difference. I really hope some day I can find that. I know for now I need to do what I am doing and pay off my bills so I can have that simpler life I so desire. Sometimes I feel that in my quest to find simplicity things have gotten more complicated. My days off seem so full of "stuff" run here, do that, clean that, busy, busy, busy....

Then taking a few days off for fun leaves me so overwhelmed at all the things that did not get done, my to-do list still full of things to accomplish. I'm not sure if any of you out there feel that way. It seems to be a feeling that comes and goes with me but lately it is here and not "going" away. I know part of it is spring fever....it is so nice out all I want to do is play in my yard and enjoy my time off, spend time with my friends and loved ones. I want to know who decided that 2 days off a week was enough????? I hereby declare it is NOT!!!! But thats all I get, so I have to make the best of it and go about my business and hold onto my desire to have a simpler life.

Spring has sprung!

I always forget just how much I love this time of year until it rolls around again....and then I remember. I love being in my yard at this time of year with the warm (not hot) sun on my face, checking out all that was dormant over the winter, planting new goodies and enjoying my little piece of land. I just love it.

I was given the gift of lemons....lots of lemons. I love to cook with lemons, love them in my iced tea and love to make fresh squeezed lemonade with fresh peppermint from my garden. I also juiced and froze some for later use.

Well I set sail on Friday for this years birthday gift to myself. Yup, its that time of year again.....another year older...but am I another year wiser? I will be 34 this year. What will I accomplish this year? Will I continue to grow as a woman, friend, daughter, aunt, Christian woman? I sure hope so. In an effort to make sure I celebrated this year I booked a four day 3 night cruise to Ensenada Mexico about 6 months ago. I am so excited to get away and relax for a few days. I have never been on a cruise before and I know I will have a great time.

Life has overwhelmed me a bit in the past few weeks and I am feeling like there are just not enough hours in a day. I have been feeling 'tested' by many events and relationships in my personal life and it has left me feeling tired, really tired. I am realizing once again how much I rely on my faith to get me through tough times. I suppose this is one of those times. I am so grateful for my family and friends who help me...I truly feel they are little gifts from God to help me through the journey of life. I am only 34 years into it, hopefully....the best is yet to come!