Never "just another day"
I never have to endure "just another day" again. I am determined to slide something new and/or amazing in to every day. It's not just because I'm in Costa Rica. I tried to bring that attitude to every day in my classroom. It made the long days seem more adventurous. Even though I was teaching the same program over and over again every 3 months. I always sat behind my desk, looked at my schedule, and said: is there any way I could make this even better??
Tomorrow is a new day. I've only had 46 January 11ths. I'm going to make this one even better. I'm going to be happy. Because I choose to be happy. Because happiness suits me. My trials bring me wisdom, and so they can make me happy. Mean people give me clarity, and so they make me happy. Mean people can be awesome. Sad people can be beautiful. Souls are worth fighting for. They are worth showing some kindness.
I can't be everything to everyone, but I can always be me. My best self and my worst self are all wrapped up in one. All I can do is keep trying. All I can do is keep reaching out. All I can do it try a little harder to trust the Universe. Trust the present. I don't have to trust the past or the future, those are not Life requirements. Simply to invest in right now. Happiness and tragedy are constantly around the corner. But I tell you what I'm going to do about it. I'm going to enjoy health. I'm going to enjoy the sweet moments. I'm going to figure things out. I'm going to trust that I am ok, so I will be okay.
I have been through so much, that not much gets to me any more. I've been through such dark moments, that I have learned to completely cherish the light. I have learned that I will forge ahead. I have learned that I am stronger for all of it. For 2.5 years I had a job that most people said: That's too hard, I could never do what you do. I learned so much! (not the teaching job).
I don't want to take anything for granted. I want my new hobby to be Counting My Blessings. Gratitude is so magical. I want more.
Today was not just another day. Today was another 10 hour adventure with 2 good friends. One was my dear Mom. We all went to the next big town on a Costa Rican public bus, and talked and shopped. And tried to do things the native way. It was fun, it was sweet, it was freaking hot, it was a fantastic time. Such amazing memories.
There is something beautiful to be had in every day. Find it, create it, hold on tight to it. To quote a good friend: I think God wants us to be happy. Which means, if we aren't happy - who's fault is it? I believe it. If God wants me to be happy, then I will work hard to be happy. I'm ready to be happy! It's easier to find those things that you are actively looking for. Right? That's just common sense. If other people can be happy, then why not me? It's not about all the worst things that have happened to me. It's about the fact that I have over-come them.
Have you given yourself permission to be happy? Have you decided that you can do and see remarkable things every day? It's pretty fun once you do. I've decided that my will to love is bigger than anything else. That's my bottom line.
That bottom line got me a full moon walk on the beach with tonight, with the wet sand in my toes and my husband by my side. On a near deserted beach. Watching and listening to the waves. I will always cherish that moment.
Just riding the public bus in to town is it's own adventure. With wonderful views. Each bus is different. Some are newer and have air conditioning. Some are older and not much more than a school bus. I've seen the driver answer his cell phone while driving the winding roads. I've seen one sort the bus fare coins that he receives from the passengers - while he's driving.
Tomorrow is a new day. I've only had 46 January 11ths. I'm going to make this one even better. I'm going to be happy. Because I choose to be happy. Because happiness suits me. My trials bring me wisdom, and so they can make me happy. Mean people give me clarity, and so they make me happy. Mean people can be awesome. Sad people can be beautiful. Souls are worth fighting for. They are worth showing some kindness.
I can't be everything to everyone, but I can always be me. My best self and my worst self are all wrapped up in one. All I can do is keep trying. All I can do is keep reaching out. All I can do it try a little harder to trust the Universe. Trust the present. I don't have to trust the past or the future, those are not Life requirements. Simply to invest in right now. Happiness and tragedy are constantly around the corner. But I tell you what I'm going to do about it. I'm going to enjoy health. I'm going to enjoy the sweet moments. I'm going to figure things out. I'm going to trust that I am ok, so I will be okay.
I have been through so much, that not much gets to me any more. I've been through such dark moments, that I have learned to completely cherish the light. I have learned that I will forge ahead. I have learned that I am stronger for all of it. For 2.5 years I had a job that most people said: That's too hard, I could never do what you do. I learned so much! (not the teaching job).
I don't want to take anything for granted. I want my new hobby to be Counting My Blessings. Gratitude is so magical. I want more.
Today was not just another day. Today was another 10 hour adventure with 2 good friends. One was my dear Mom. We all went to the next big town on a Costa Rican public bus, and talked and shopped. And tried to do things the native way. It was fun, it was sweet, it was freaking hot, it was a fantastic time. Such amazing memories.
There is something beautiful to be had in every day. Find it, create it, hold on tight to it. To quote a good friend: I think God wants us to be happy. Which means, if we aren't happy - who's fault is it? I believe it. If God wants me to be happy, then I will work hard to be happy. I'm ready to be happy! It's easier to find those things that you are actively looking for. Right? That's just common sense. If other people can be happy, then why not me? It's not about all the worst things that have happened to me. It's about the fact that I have over-come them.
Have you given yourself permission to be happy? Have you decided that you can do and see remarkable things every day? It's pretty fun once you do. I've decided that my will to love is bigger than anything else. That's my bottom line.
That bottom line got me a full moon walk on the beach with tonight, with the wet sand in my toes and my husband by my side. On a near deserted beach. Watching and listening to the waves. I will always cherish that moment.
Just riding the public bus in to town is it's own adventure. With wonderful views. Each bus is different. Some are newer and have air conditioning. Some are older and not much more than a school bus. I've seen the driver answer his cell phone while driving the winding roads. I've seen one sort the bus fare coins that he receives from the passengers - while he's driving.
This park usually has a big iguana in it. It did again today. I love the crocodile fountain.
Machetes, as you walk in to the hardware stores.
The outdoor market that springs up every Friday at the bus stop.
A tall view of our beach. Playa Samara.
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