Productivity!!! Why is it so hard!?!?!?

That's right, I said it. Productivity is an easy concept. Work hard and you'll see accomplishment. So why oh why is it harder and harder to achieve? This my friends is the rut I find myself and many others are in during this time of the year. 

Think about it, summer is slowly approaching, the weather is getting warmer and you want freedom. Freedom  away from what ever going on in your life at the moment. Whether you are in school, an office, a mail room, whatever room your in with a window, you find yourself longing more and more to be outside and leave your priorities back behind you. 

The truth is, in a perfect world that would be lovely. The reality is, you have to swallow those thoughts, finish up what needs to be done, (meet your priorities), then, go play away. And when you do play, it will be way more fun and rewarding because you earned it! 

It's tough to be a big kid. It's tough not to just stop what you're doing and go play hooky, but you can make it. Nobody said life was easy. But, would you really want it to be? I mean, where's the fun in that? 

Nicole

Curve Ball

The last two weeks have been ruff. I've been absent (due to a family matter) but now, things are moving up and looking great.

My dad went into the hospital two weeks ago to have a leaky heart valve sewn up. Three days later he woke up from his surgery with his left side very very weak. He can talk, walk, he's the same ole dad. He just needs to get his left side stronger.

Watching my dad and being on the opposite side, well...it's very interesting and insightful. Let's just say I completely understand the frustration of being in a hospital and your body deciding not to work properly. I get it

Though, I do also see where I get my will, drive, and over all better outlook on life comes from. Both my parents. With my mother as a general, motivating herself and her troops to fire only positive thinking. My father whose stubbornness and need to return back to the life he has and wants. The two outlooks, combined, helped mold my brother and I. Each taught the both of us a very valuable lesson. 

At anytime, no matter whats going on, life can throw a curve ball your way without any warning. When it does, there is no use in crying or getting mad or sad about it. Take what time you need, then pick yourself up and take action. 

These past two weeks Ive witnessed it from the two strongest people I know. My parents. They really do follow that age old saying, "When life gives you lemons, just make lemonade."

Nicole