More then you know

 Some reminders for yourself:

Nicole

Taking for granted

As the days, weeks, and months go by, it's easy to get wrapped up in our own affairs and forget the little things. We start taking things for granted, until all of a sudden, something happens. All of a sudden, you realize time has flow by, and it's too late. I'm guilty of this and non guilty.

I see it happen and I've done it myself. I've passed up opportunities to hang out with relatives and friends because I'm not in the mood or don't want to, then in a second something happens and their gone, or something happens to us and we now realize we're unable to do simple tasks we were doing just  days ago

Before my accident, I could do so much. Jump, run, use all my fingers. Now, those things are unattainable at the moment. I'm not mad at this but it does open my eyes at how much I took for  granted. I still take some things for granted (I'm human, that's normal ), but when something works a little better for me like my motor function, it reminds me just how fortunate we are and what we are capable of.

So,  the point I'm trying to make is that, time is precious, enjoy each day as if it's your last, and try not to get too absorbed in yourself that you can't stop and appreciate the world, loved ones, and friendships around you.

Nicole

Monday fun day- let's start the week right!

Another week begins. I say we start it on a good note:

so true...

yeap....

Nicole

For all who are going through cold weather, enjoy

The weather, along with our dear mother nature, has definitely made it very clear that it wants to be cold right now. All over the country we're feeling it. Therefore, I bring you this little poem I feel we can just relate to. 

"BAN COMPLAINING"

When the weather's too cold or in summer to hot

If 'twould do any good I would grumble a lot,

But I've noticed whenever I start to complain

The snow keeps on falling and so does the rain.

I could wail with the loudest

through winters severe,

But the wind keeps on blow-

ing as though it can't hear.

Though a constant complainer

I'm able to be

Jack Frost and Old Sol will not listen to me.

I know all the words and the phrases to use.

When I don't like what is I can growl is I choose.

But to all sorts of weather I meekly submit

Since to grumble about it wouldn't change it a bit.

Nicole

We are the champions!

QUEEN- good band, good songs, good messages....

"We are the champions, my friends.

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

Cause we are the champions, of the world"

Completely agree with all of those words. The beginning of this song is dedicated to everyone. When Freddie Mercury stresses:

"I've paid my dues.

Time after time

I've done my sentence

But committed no crime.

And bad mistakes- 

I've made a few.

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

But I've come through"

(And I just need to go on, and ON, AND ON)

You know why guys? Because we ARE the champions! We are the champions of the world. If we've made it through one bad experience we can make it through anything, because we're champions!

Nicole

I've been neglecting you blog.....but not on purpose

Yes indeed, it is a New Year. 2014, who would have thunk it?

The new year hasn't quite kicked off yet, but if you're like me, it has already had a few little bumps. Now these bumps haven't exactly been huge, but they have been "bumps" none the less. So far this year, I've received some upsetting news about a loved one, encountered, dodged, then encountered again the dreaded cold,  had my own issues with money, and my job status isn't exactly where I'd like it nor needs to be. In conclusion, the new year hasn't really been the best.

Though, despite these bumps, I know that eventually I'll be able to get past them. Mainly because, what seems like pretty dark situations around me at the moment, I can see a small bit of light, it's faint, but it's still light.

For the last few years, I've had positivity be part of my New Years resolution. Granted, every situation is different, but I've tried to find as much positivity as I can in each situation that presents itself.

We've all hit low points, dark points, hopeless points, even "I'm done" points. I've definitely had my share. God have I hit some sad points. I once hit a point of denial after my accident that lead to some drinking. I had a lot of good, but mostly bad times. Luckily, those days are gone and each day is a new day.

I'm not really sure where I'm going with this.....oh yeah, so, I haven't exactly hit a low point, but like I said at the beginning, I have hit some bumps. Guys, I apologize for not writing over the last week. As you see, I've been slightly preoccupied. This blog is part of that light I was talking about earlier. Which I appreciate. Thank you, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Bring it on!!

Nicole

and then, she rest....

It's a new year! Hello 2014!

Please forgive me, but I have to make this post brief. Not to worry though, bigger and better posts are soon to come. Happy New year!