Positive Person

I have always considered myself a pretty positive person, but I know sometimes I can also be like Eeyore.

I try to be a glass half full, see the bright side kind of gal, but right now, at certain times, that is level 10 difficult.

I was talking with a good friend the other night and she went on for a good minute about how well she thinks I am handling things. However, the other morning I broke down while reading Jenn Hatmaker’s book, For The Love, and I got jealous of her awesome Supper Club.  Couples, enjoying each other’s homemade meals and company.  Sounds perfect.

Now don’t get me wrong, I know her life is not perfect, but still.  That part sounds like it is to me.

And I know that I am going to break down at any given moment these days.  I just wish it was not when I forgot to wash my face I never do the night before and mascara started running down my cheeks and onto my pillowcase. Great, more laundry.

I believe I am doing better than I myself expected, and I am grateful for that feeling. But (y’all knew there was a “but” in there…) some days, man, I just want to throw in the towel.

 

I had a much needed, super relaxing massage the other day and though I was sore later on, it was the best birthday gift I have ever redeemed 10 months later.  It made me smile.

I am always on the lookout for things that make me smile instead of cry.  Part of the reason I love Instagram so much.  Other people’s photos make me smile.

I am not depressed.  I am just going through something.  Something really hard.

I know I can persevere, I do..

For instance, I got myself a job!

Perhaps the most ideal job I could get right now and I am COMPLETELY stoked.  I will tell y’all more about it later. Just know that it is totally in my wheelhouse and I can already tell what a great atmosphere it is, full of good people.

 

Of course I also have my amazing kids.  Yeah, they are struggling a bit too.  All of this is A LOT.  But they are resilient little monkeys and I thank the Good Lord Above for them and their hearts every day.

And all of my family.  Who have been my rock, even if just over the phone (and especially, IN PERSON, at the holidays, when I so needed them).  As well as my friends.  Wow, I have some really good friends.

 

Plus this world still has chocolate and wine and cupcakes so life is good.

See? Totally a positive person. 🙂

 

 

Now, tell me something positive about YOUR life today.  Please!