6 Little Things

1. I like the word "vapid". Which is funny when you consider the definition.

2. Three little nieces and nephews in (and one on the way!) and my enthusiasm and love for them (and the others to come) just grows and grows. I like being an aunt. And holding little baby Helen this weekend made me think I am really going to like being a mom too.

3. Alone time is very very important. That's when insanity gets all chopped down to sanity, and sometimes further: contentment.

4. Right now Music Therapy is my next run at a future job, but I'm not sure I'll ever decide that doing music as a performer or becoming a nurse aren't careers I wouldn't love.

5. It's best to love people really hard and really well - forgiving, and fighting fiercely for them. And don't be surprised when life suddenly starts to feel like an emotional roller coaster; when you love hard, you feel every ache and pain those closest to you go through.

6. Simplify. Stop buying crap. Re-evaluate what I have and ask myself, "Why did I buy this? Is this necessary?" And if it isn't a necessity, learn to be okay without it.