I will be on an airplane beginning my very long journey in about 24 hours from now.  I am excited to be able to take such a trip but it is bittersweet because I hoped to be taking my significant other with me this time but instead I will be traveling alone.  Sometimes some things that we really want are just not meant to be. I witnessed an amazing thing last night.  A dog who had puppies the day before was able to nurse puppies from a … [Read more...]

I was sitting at a stop light today and saw a lady in need with a sign "homeless please help."  I realized I didn't have any money except a handful of change in my cup holder.  I rolled down the window and gave her the change and told her I was sorry that was all I had.  She thanked me with such sincerity that one would have thought the pennies, nickels, dimes and a few quarters was a millions dollars.  I felt bad that I couldn't give her … [Read more...]

I leave in 4 days to take a long journey to visit my best friend, Noriko.  I am in need of her company right now and time spent with her and her family will be good for my soul.  She has been there for me through all of my ups and downs in my life since college...I am so thankful to have her! I told her I hoped to just relax and spend time hanging out at her house but I am sure she has a fun filled itinerary for us anyway!  And that is ok :)  I … [Read more...]

Hello :)   I plan to use this as an outlet of expression in my daily life.  Maybe in it, I can help myself and somehow possibly help others.  I am struggling with something right now which I will explain more about as I go.  But my focus will be seeing positivity in my daily life.  I have a lot to be thankful for and I want to remind myself of that on a daily basis. Today was a good day.  I saw an old friend.  Visited a new church. … [Read more...]