Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Living Life...a new perspective and a sweet award!

Today I actually looked at my calendar for the month of July. All I can say is, oh my gosh. Have I overbooked myself? Am I stretching myself too thin? When will I have time for just me? Then I looked again. I looked at my calender with a new perspective. I'm living life! Yes, that's exactly what I'm doing...living life...and it's wonderful!

This weekend....an all day yoga retreat in Castlerock with my wonderful friend, Thea.


Breathe...

The following week/weekend, horse camp with my girlfriend Debbie and, of course, Ari and Magic....


Breathe...inhale...and release...

The following weekend, Country Classics and Wine Festival (can't wait for this one).


Breathe...inhale....release...relax your shoulders, Michelle, just like the yoga retreat taught you...

And then off to see a play with Thea about me because I will be crazy at this point. Okay, kidding...in all seriousness this play actually looks quite interesting.

And in between all that volunteering, horse riding lessons and celebrating birthdays with good friends! I'm nuts....seriously, I must be nuts to fit this all in amidst work and getting things done around here, BUT, I'm going to look at it as living life. We all need to think more like that. Carpe Diem! Isn't that what they say? Now watch I'll next be posting about "being in a funk." LOL!

Also, I got this wonderful award from sweet, sweet Ronda over at A Peachy Keen Life. Thank you so much Ronda!! Ronda has a heart of gold...seriously. Go over and read her blog. She has a wonderful life...oh and her husband is a sweetie. He just treated her to a surprise getaway. Now that is a good man!

You only live once; but if you live it right, once is enough. ~Adam Marshall

17 comments:

debra@dustjacket said...

Totally agree with you there, live life now!

You have fun and enjoy!!xxxx

Anya said...

You have a wonderful life Michelle:)
Have fun and enjoy.........
its the best there is ;)

Tracey said...

Good for you... get out, live life and take in everything like this was your last time doing it. We get in such a slump of routine, that sometimes we forget to really, I mean really take it all in. Good for you Michelle, you found "The Secret".. go for it!!

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

Hello Michelle, I'm back and I want to thank you for visiting when I took a leave from blogging.
You do have a wonderful life. You live it well.Don't let anything or anyone stop you.The world is yours.I miss horse back riding,so much.When our Arabian mare Touche' died I just didn't feel like riding much ,But I'm going to go riding when it starts cooling off this fall.Down here in southern Ms is to hot to do anything right now.You take care XXOO Marie Antionette

Lisa said...

Michelle, you have a full, blessed life. Enjoy it!

Patti said...

It is daunting to look at a filled calendar ahead of time like that, but if it is things and people you enjoy and will refresh you then it all sounds good. I fell that when the calendar is booked with "have to's" not "want to's" that's when it becomes a problem. Enjoy!!!

Maggi said...

You have some exciting things coming up, how fun! As Auntie Mame would say, "You gotta live live live! Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"

Randi Troxell said...

good gracious dear! yes... i do believe you are living life to the fullest!!!

Heather said...

lol you're too funny! in a rut, busy as can be, in a rut, busy as can be! that's the way it works Michelle, lol. just accept it and enjoy it :)

theUngourmet said...

Sounds like a whole lotta fun to me! :0)

Pam said...

I love having a full calendar - I am a get up and go girl. Have a good time staying busy and living life to the fullest.

The Blonde Duck said...

You can sleep when you're dead, right? :)

Lola said...

Just came across yr blog via Heavenly Housewife's great site and had to comment after reading a few previous posts! Love its title and images. And anyone with a penchant for blogging gets my vote...!

Hope to be back again soon to take a closer look at earlier posts!

Take care,

Nora:)

Anonymous said...

Michelle dear, you do lead a very full, but very exciting and fulfilling life! If you're ever too busy to cater to Mr. Quincy's every whim, I'll help out, OK? ;) Have a lovely time with all your fun activities!

The Vintage Vagablonde said...

You are livin life..good for you~
I can so relate to your other post about being dis organized....glad I am not the only one :)

Elaine said...

Sounds like a fun July! There's always lots to do in Summer.

Ronda said...

Good Mornin' Michelle,

I am glad that your life is a full and happy one. That is such a blessing, especially when we can look at a full schedule and instead of finding something negative about being busy, we choose to look at it in a positive light. Having a "full" life is a real blessing when using a good and happy attitude and thankful heart.

Blessings to you and your full and happy life my sweet friend.

Thank you for your kind and loving words about me. You are most kind.

Have a fabulous weekend my dear.

Love & Prayers,
Ronda