My Life is Like a Movie, Full of Odd Characters and Complex Storylines

It occurred to me today that I am in charge of my destiny, no one else. What a revolutionary thought huh?

In the past few weeks I've received interesting, unexpected packages in the mail, been whisked away on a surprise last minute getaway by a handsome man, read some fascinating stories, met new people, learned how to create myself as a "brand" and made plans for an exciting vacation to a place I've never ventured to see friends I miss very much. And in 4 days it's a new month!

And while there have been some pretty big "lulls" in the action of my life, I am psyched to see where the next few weeks will take me, or should I say where I'll take myself, ha ha!

I have a feeling by this time next month I may be on my way to a whole new place -- complete with an innovative cast of players and even more adventures to partake in! Check back here for an update!

Cusp

Boy this New England weather is something, eh? One minute the sun is shining brightly and the next it's overcast and grey. Today it's in the 70s and tomorrow it's predicted for rain and 50 degree weather.

The ups and downs with the temperature remind me of how I've been feeling lately. Good and bad. Happy and sad. A mixture of many emotions. Mostly positive ones, ones that will lead me somewhere new. The first step is that I am starting to compare myself less to others and focus more on what I want.

I guess you could say I'm not good with change, but I'm starting to accept that it's a fact of life. Cliche, I know, but true. And even still, I think it's a good thing. If every day was the same, if everyone we met always wore the exact same thing every day, said the same thing everytime we saw them, if the weather never fluctuated, if the world was stagnant, imagine how boring that would be. I mean, really.

So, in and of itself, change can be hard. But truthfully, I'm ready for it. I'm on the cusp of something great...possibly a new opportunity, possibly a new journey, or possibly something more. I feel like I am full of energy and can conquer the world. Something's in the air - I know it. Ever feel that way?

Great Opportunities

Good evening everyone. I've been thinking about chances lately. Taking them, and letting them pass us by.

I found this quote: “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” And I can't get it out of my head. The idea that we are letting tough times or current imperfect conditions in our present lives affect us adversely. Maybe these obstacles or 'impossible situations' are actually going to lead us to where we need to get to. Or at least that's my interpretation.

For today, tonight or tomorrow, let's think about what great opportunities we may presently be faced with and how we may see them as impossible situations. How do we fix them? How do we turn it around? Perhaps a slight alteration in how we view our world or even in how we react to the people and places around us? Or maybe it's a bit harder than that?

I know I'm going to be looking at my current sitch - surroundings and the circumstances that got me to where I am - with new eyes. Perhaps a little adversity is sometimes needed in order to grow into a more becoming person.

Inspiration Lives In Unexpected Places...

Or so it seems for me today. It's a rainy, dreary, damp day here in my neighborhood. I got up really early this morning and was ready to go out and take a walk. Might have been a good idea to check what the weather was going to be like.

But even still, as I looked out my window and realized it was raining and pouring "cats and doggies," I decided, "what the heck" and went for a walk just the same. I removed my "fun" umbrella, that I splurged on a year ago at a trendy little shop near Yale University, from its place on the floor of the backseat of my car, and packed up my camera and a few other essentials into my favorite vest and off I went exploring the hills and valleys of my area.

While I strolled along the streets, I became aware of the houses, the cats in the front windows, the dogs in the yards, the decorations on the front steps of various homes -- sights I rarely notice when I am running by these same locations on my daily jogs. The 3.1 miles seemed much longer but somehow there was so much more to notice, to see, to explore. I listened to the sounds of the highway traffic, the splashes from tires of passing cars, the barking of dogs I could not see. My senses seemed to be heightened.

With each step I took, each place I passed, I felt more invigorated to keep on walking, trying out new streets that I'd never gone down before. What an adventure! My usual half hour jog turned into a two hour exploration! I started thinking about how much more I want out of my life and how easy it really can be to find new ways of thinking and motivating myself to try new methods to achieve those goals.

Needless to say, when I arrived back at my home, umbrella still firmly gripped in my hand, unexpected inspiration in my back pocket and a few new photos snapped for my collection, I felt a little melancholy about leaving the raindrops. I think I'll check the weather forecast and the next rainy day that is predicted, I'll get out my trusty umbrella and go for another stroll.

Until that moment, I'm off to find other activities that will jolt my energy. I hope you all can find some of those same types of joys in your day and weekend!