To be? Or not to be...

Yesterday in church in one of our meetings, the lesson was based on a talk given by a leader by the name of Lynn G. Robbins, entitled, "What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to be?"

During that lesson, we talked about things that we are "To Do" and "To Be." The teacher pointed out that it is easy for us to make "To do" lists for ourselves {or my bucket list??} but do we ever make lists for ourselves that are "To be?"

She went on to say that when New Years Resolutions come around for her, instead of writing things that she wants to do, she writes one word that she wants to BE that year. I thought that was pretty neat and clever. It caused me to think about what words I want to be, and what I need to work on.

The difference between a To Do list and a To Be list, is that the BE list is not something you ever scratch off. It's who you are, and who you want to become, something you will work on for your whole life.

Pretty cool, huh? She said it's important to remember that you just need one word at a time, and take it slowly, don't overwhelm yourself with a whole list of words all at one time.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed that like I did. :)

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope you all had an enjoyable night of celebration.

As for me, I sure did, although it was unfortunately shared w/o Euro man.

A few years ago I learned and decided that bringing in the new year festivities are over rated, especially when you don't drink or do drug. So, I started to have ZERO expectations for new years, and just let happen whatever comes up!

Last night turned out well, my friend and I were both husbandless, so we went to two (married) "parties" as a couple, and she let me help her make an amazing artichoke and spinach dip...mmMM.

It was a fun night, and now I'm looking ahead to a new year and to all that it brings with it.

Today is the day of resolutions. :)