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This morning, after taking my car to the shop for a long, long, long overdue oil change, I came home, sat down at my Mac, logged on and sat staring at the screen. An instant message from my friend Dan immediately popped up.
dan the man: Freedom! Woohoo!
karen: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
karen: Now what?
dan the man: be happy in whatever you do
Be happy in whatever you do. I love how that sounds.
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The temperature has dropped today, and this morning is cool enough for a light sweater. It's also raining like cats and dogs outside.
I love this kind of weather, and always have. When my parents got married 42 years ago, the weather on their wedding day was horrible: very wet and stormy. Since then, though, and certainly since my very earliest memories, every time there's been bad weather my father says calmly, "This is a good day. This is Walrond weather. Very, very lucky."
I love that it rained yesterday evening, and it's supposed to rain all day today.
Song: Use me up, by Bill Withers. It's my favourite rainy-day song.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:39AM
Reader Comments (16)
There is something very comforting and soothing about a good rain...enjoy!
I love that photo so much! Good luck with everything :)
Oh, honey...you should live in Oregon!
Congratulations on your first day of your remodeled life!
Follow your bliss your heart knows the way!! I love this shot....rainy season in Trini must have been quite a lucky few months for your family...T
Okay Karen you are irresistible. I got an oil change also long overdue also today. I love stormy weather too, and the Use Me Up song by Bill Withers.
I was wondering since you posted a picture of your swatches if you would consider posting a picture of your Cross pendant collection? No pressure, I like everything you post ... I was given a Cross this week and see how they can make you want more.
Keep on keepin' on!
What a lovely photo and accompanying story. Enjoy not knowing what to do next! :)
Being happy in everything you do is a full-time job, Sister. So few are able to really do it well, too, so I hope you get really good at it - the world can use more light.
Bill Withers is one of my favorites. I believe it's true that I have about 9 different remakes of "Ain't No Sunshine" - and the original, of course. "I know, I know, I know...."
breathe, just breathe
take your own advice and breathe
I love that..."be happy in whatever you do " . I'll try.
You seem to already be (even if at the same time your nervous.)
Have fun!!
I love it. Love love love it. I am needing to remember today to be happy whatever the state of economic affairs...had my first client call and have to bow out of her service contract because of her budget. Sigh. Keep Calm and Carry On, right?
I hope you have had a GLORIOUS first day at your new office. :)