Some notes to self, just because

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Some notes to self, just because

So the other night I put "analyzing my life" as my msn tag. Do you ever do that? Just sit there and get into that deep thinking where absolutely everything under the sun runs through your mind? I do, mostly when boredom prevails - then your mind starts working overtime. This is what this brain of mine has come up with. Oh, and this is totally for me, so don't think I'm trying to offer advice!

(one) Relax. Things aren't as big of a deal as they usually seem. Emergencies can be handled, and crises eventually pass. In most cases, if we'll just settle down and keeps our heads, we'll come out the other side sooner and better for it. A lot of the drama I tend to experience is the drama I create for myself, sometimes not knowingly but it still happens.

(two) Don't trust your emotions. I'm not saying emotions are bad. I love the emotional life. Emotions are not, however, accurate reflectors of reality. As stated above, things are rarely as bad as they seem, or as good as they seem. No matter how great someone is, I can live without them. No matter how comfortable I am with someone, there is a chance they aren't trustworthy. I'm neither as great nor as horrible as I usually feel I am. Take your gut into account, but only as a witness, not as the judge. Why can't I remember this when I'm SUPPOSED to! I think that's what Stephanie's for, haha, love that girl!

(three) If it doesn't seem quite right, it probably isn't. Yes, this pretty much contradicts my last paragraph. But this lesson has been fleshed out inside of me through several poor decisions. If my gut is telling me to shut up, I should probably shut up. If my gut says I'm going in the wrong direction, I should probably turn around, or at least stop for a second. If something seems just a little amiss, it usually is.

(four) Try new things. Some of my favorite music now is stuff that I'd have never given a chance just a couple years ago. This is something so little, yet, big too.

(five) Let your guard down, but not too quickly. This is actually a habit I picked up in childhood, but I didn't embrace it until recently. I'm not saying everyone should be like me. This may not work for a lot of others. But I'm most comfortable with at least a little bit of a shell around me. I like to stay a little distant from those who I don't consider close to me. To get a real piece of me, you have to earn my trust. It works against me at times, but I've found that I'm happy this way overall. I dunno, call it playing it safe if you will, it's just what I know right now.

(six) Laugh. A lot. No matter what is going on in life, there is usually something that you'll find funny. Laughter embraces the good times, it puts its stamp of approval on joy. Laughter lifts in difficult times, and makes it okay to see the silver lining when everything in you says you must get lost in the cloud.

(seven) Learn how to enjoy memories. This is a skill that I've begun to develop in myself. I've always done it to a degree, but the longing for better days usually overwhelmed the happiness. When I came to grips with the fact that I can never go back, it became easier just to relive the moment. My friends have helped make it seem not so hard and I love them for it.

(eight) A place for everything, everything in its place. I work to pay my bills, not to make buddies. If doing my job well makes me unpopular, then so be it. I won't find myself in the unemployment line over someone's affection. Conversely, my family and friends are not a job I have to do. I love my family because they are my family, and I love my friends because I trust myself to them. I work to get ahead, but I love because I'm already ahead. Not sure if what I just wrote here makes sense, lol. A result from recent happenings at work I guess. Oh well, I'll figure this one out later.

(nine) Don't waste time. I'm not saying to be in a hurry. I'm saying to make wise choices with the time you have. If what you are doing doesn't further you in what you want for yourself, then skip it. If someone's giving you lip service, let them talk to themselves. Haha, lip service ... what the hell? Whatever, I'm leaving it.

(ten) All of the above are subject to change. It wouldn't shock me if a year from now I was looking at this post and decided that I had "unlearned" a couple of these lessons. Because, that's just what I do.

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	Roadsterha scritto: Just surfing around and saw your site on Grumps' site. I did like number (six) of yours. I love to laugh and make others do it too. Keep up the "big" item for Christmas. My brothers and I only got small things growing up. I love Christmas now. I love to see the faces of the other people when you give them something fun.... I once got my buddy a case of beer that I know he wouldn't drink just for the laugh. He passed it on and his buddy passed it on as a gag gift. I wonder who will eventually drink it. I offered to use them as targets with the pistol... Anyway, keep the others laughing.... Stop by my blog if your board. - Roadster 2 Gen.
	Lizaha scritto: Hey Laura Excellent BLOG! And so true. We hear these thigns over and over yet putting them into practice is the tough one. I have a million things I have thought, should do, act upon..... just waiting by the door, like the new coat I bought last year with the price tag still on. I love that coat, and I think it'll keep me warm, yet I never put it on. I hope you practice all that you preach above, cause its good stuff and it's great that we all say it - its just putting it into action that is hard. Especially the emotional one. Emotions seem to control it all, even when you are tryign to control them. I think they are our goverment or in politics of some sort. Anyways, put that talent of thinking to use - and you'll lead (well probably already are, but I dont 'know you) a very successful life. As for lying there thinking - yup ALL THE TIME - in fact I think too much, I'm constantly asking for someone to install the switch - the on/off/dimmer switch. You know so that when it is going overboard and you think it is going to short, you can turn it down or shut it completely off. So far I have an external switch to help, but it causes other problems - HA HA. Okay LAST THING - I need your help and I know you don't know me, but I'm ready to shoot myself, I must be dumb, well I know I am. But maybe you can help? How did you get the video to chasing cars on your site? I can't figure out music, let alone videos - can you tell me what sites you use and what hosting place? Or if you have a trick up your sleeve. I got music on once and haven't been able to since. Not sure why. Seems I can never find a file with the correct ending and if I do, it won't host with that ending. It's driving me bananas. And well bananas are slippery, slimy and bruise easily - so I'd prefer to be something else. Can you help me? I know you don't know me, but hey can you help anyway - ha ha. hope you get all the answers you're looking for, you seem deserving. Liza 5 Dic.
	stevenha scritto: its called introspection, looking within for answers. practice makes perfect lol or at least a better thinker in the least. i do it too. maybe a lil too much. you might like philosophy, hard to read but makes you think. another good thing i find are quotes. where other people have taken their whole lives to figure out, you can have in a few moments. the trick is putting it to use. i hope you find what your looking for. ps: its not gone for me, you that is. i just have to be honest with myself. and although the timing was off a little we still managed to find eachother. and i'm glad about that. ttyl ;) smile for me 5 Dic.
	Stephanieha scritto: Laura i love this, i think these are great things to remember and yes i'll always be here to remind you of them, and as for people given lip that is also what im here for to shut them the fuck up! hahaha you rock love ya Stephanie~! 4 Dic.

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