In honor of St. Patrick's Day I couldn't resist posting this picture:
My friend posted it on Facebook and I think it perfectly sums up what this holiday is all about. I wish this man worked at my office...
On another note, and somewhat still related, I would like to share with you the workings of my heart (aka my luck). Life has been intriguing lately. I am not even sure if I know where to begin...
Ok, let's start with the fact that I have one foot in the grave and am having major stress about turning 30 this year. YIKES!! I know I am too young for this, but I am pretty sure I am having a mid-life crisis! With that being said, I have spent many a day thinking about my life, what I have done and what I would like to do. I find that I compare myself to others quite a bit. Facebook is probably my downfall...looking at the lives of others and the fun adventures they have. There are several people that I went to high school with that are still not married, and they seem to live this life that is completely different than me. Not to say that my life is terrible and/or boring, but I just wish I had something exciting to share with the world. I have never been on a crazy adventure, I don't take trips to anywhere but Utah, and most weekends I am just content to be home alone. So, in all of my soul searching, I have come to the conclusion that this year is going to be my year of adventures. Actually, just one adventure.
You see, I have this need to go to a foreign country, explore a place I have never been, but do it in a manner that is comfortable. I can't just go to some crazy country where I don't speak the language and don't know anybody...that would be scary! But there are 2 or 3 places I could go where I actually have connections, people I can stay with who will give me tours and introduce me to their country and their way of life. The hard part is convincing those who love me that it is ok for me to do this...and that I NEED to do this! I know if I don't that I will regret it.
Hopefully, there won't be many more years that I am able to just fly off to a foreign country on my own and have an adventure. The goal is to get married and have a family some day, but for now I want to enjoy this opportunity of being single.
So yes, the adventure is planned out in my head. I have made up my mind and I am taking measures to go forward. But, of course, once you decide on something, the Lord brings out His sense of humor and puts other options in front of you. Things that I have wanted for a long time are coming to fruition. There is just one problem, they aren't bringing the joy I thought they would. Not that these options are bad, they are just not for me...or atleast not right now. {Hmm...how do I say this without actually coming out and saying it? I am not sure that I can.} Anyway, I just find it comical that this is happening to me. Things like this DON'T happen to ME! So, I will just continue making plans and living one day at a time.
One day things will be perfect. But for now, I am enjoying the moments and curveballs life throws at me. 
Case and point above. This is what my hair looked like after riding in a convertible with the top down (ignore the quadruple chin). Good times and fun memories.
Just remember to take one day at a time, Alayna. One day at a time...
3 comments:
That hair is a great look for you.....I am in total agreement of the "one day at a time" saying. It's hard to not just plan for the future all the time, and just stop and live in the now, but it definetely makes life better if you can just STOP and live today and not the tomorrow. (if any of this is making any sense). Anyway I am sure whatever you are talking about will all play out as it should and I want to hear more about this trip, sounds like fun. We will be seeing ya soon, I am so excited! Love ya
I agree with linz living for today is the best you can do, but that doesn't mean you turn off your dreaming. You need goals and plans as well:) I think you should go on your adventure and I think you should let what happens happen and keep your heart open you never know where something might take you! love you!
ok you need to email me details of what is going on! I don't like this round about stuff. I have some stuff on my mind about where and what, but I don't know for sure, so clue me in!!!
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