Being the duck...

Today has not been my day. Yesterday wasn't either.

I feel really frustrated with some of the stuff going on at work; and discontented with the allotment of time I have for home and family...

But then, who doesn't have those days? So today I am trying to remember the wisdom passed down from my mother and grandma who taught me two great lessons:

1) Frustration is nothing more than the immature inability to cope.
2) Be like the duck in a pond and let the anger and hurt just roll right off your back like water.

And while it might be easier said than done, I think it's still advice worth following. So wish me luck--and I'll do my best to keep smiling!

An Ode to Love

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm not a poet...
And neither are you!

Still, I love how we match in so many ways...
And the fact we still have an eternity of days.

I love you, Patrick; more than I know how to say! And I know that even though we will struggle at times making ends meet, or getting along with each other-- I'm never afraid of struggling alone. I can look over and see my best friend right next to me.

If I've ever been excited to work at anything, it's the chance to keep building my relationship with you!

Happy Valentine's Day, love!