A New Frontier

It's officially - official.

Mr. Moto & I are an item.

It's time...

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You know he's gotta be really special if he makes it to the blog!

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That he is :)

Just so you know....

There is a post I can't wait to write, but can't.............just yet.

So instead, here's just a few random nothings to share with you.

Right now in my head, I am rearranging all the possible components in my life.

I have a smile on my face, a song in my heart and a 463 page novel I am supposed to be reading.

Instead of working hard, I am testing all the office pens to see if they still work, if they don't I will throw them away. Next, I could separate the small paper clips from the large ones and if I really get motivated, I can refill my RED stapler.

Unable to focus. Want chocolate. Just ran my nylons with the zipper of my boot while spinning in my desk chair.

See, my life as a personal assistant isn't always as glamorous and exciting as ya' all think!

Tootles.

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That was quite the weekend!What with Valentines Day, the Chinese New Year, the Winter Olympics and President's Day (yes folks, I had a 3 day weekend, can you tell)? So much crammed into a tiny weekend. And who could forget the Daytona 500 and the emotional acceptance speech by Jamie McMurray? Loved that! A man with feelings. Wow! Rare breed.

Gorgeous weather. Great places, great company and great food! There was even a chicken pot pie involved :)

Only 3 more days, and I get to do it all over again.

My funny Valentine...........

Ahhh, Valentine's Day.

As I sit here sipping my morning coffee on the patio, the sun shining and the birds singing, I can't help but smile and remember Valentine's Days past. It was nice to be awakened by a "Happy Valentine's Day" phone call, followed by various texts and emails and even an old fashioned card sent in the mail!

I was proposed to on a Valentine's Day....Bob popped the question using those cute little valentines one would exchange in grade school. And REMEMBER how you used save the special ones for the cute guy in the third grade? I still have those "proposal" valentines to this day.

In fact, I know someone who is proposing to their sweetheart today, leading her on a scavenger hunt thru the city and ending up in a park, where he will propose. Little does she know, their families are in on it and will be in the park watching! Young love, so sweet.

Of course, life isn't always a bed of roses, I've had a few broken hearts along the way and broke one or two

myself (sorry, guys)!

But they do heal, I promise. And you find new love. Complete with butterflies and giggles, just like a young school girl all over again. I've been called a "hopeless romantic", but I prefer the term "hopeful romantic".

Love is in the air. Now go give someone special a BIG hug, and spread the love today.

Valentine Wishes and Kisses to All.

XOXO

A New Dawn

After awhile, you learn the subtle difference

between holding a hand, and chaining a soul.

And that love doesn't mean leaning,

and company doesn't mean security

And you begin to learn that kisses are not contracts

and presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats, with your head up and your eyes open.

With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans, and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

After awhile, you learn that even sunshine burns when you get too much.

So you plant your own garden, and decorate your own soul.

Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn

that you really can endure...

That you really are strong,

That you really do have worth,

And you learn and you learn.....

With every goodbye, you learn.

A Letter to Mum

A year ago today, we said goodbye.

It came so sudden and you slipped away so fast, there were things we wanted to say before you passed.

I was so blessed to have you as my Mom f0r 51 years, a loving Nana to my 3 children and present for all the milestones in my life. I am thankful for all the lessons I learned from you, and for your unwavering support and understanding during the times I went off course. I miss you terribly, but I know from all the little "signs" you leave for me that you are well. When I miss you the most, I just brew up a cup of tea and I know that during that moment you are thinking of me.



She always leaned to watch for us ,
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate

And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe
Because she waited there.

Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget!
And so I think that where she is
She must be watching yet.

Waiting till we come home to her,
Anxious if we are late,
Watching from Heaven's window,
Leaning on Heaven's gate.

I love you, Mom
Til we meet again, keep the kettle on.

A Letter from Dexter

Dear Andy,

May I go now, do you think the time is right?

I've lived my life and a loyal friend I've tried to be, can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might, but something seems to draw me now, to a warm and loving light.

I want to go, I really do. It's difficult to stay, but I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears, I know you are sad and so afraid, because I can see your tears.

I will not be far, I promise that and I hope you will always know, that my spirit will be close to you where ever you may go.

Thank you so much for loving me. You know I loved you too, that's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this chapter with you.

Hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you cared so much for me, you'll let me go today.

Dexter

1995- 2010

Quote of the Day

I'd rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.
- from the movie Steel Magnolias