Goodbye 30's...

We've had some really good times,

We've had some really bad times.

I cried a lot,

but I laughed a lot too.

I've given in to some things,

and I've fought harder for others.

I've learned that turning 40 is not old,

It's mature and can be quite sexy!

I'm learning to forgive myself,

and to be honest with myself...

I've learned to stand up,

and speak up!

I've learned that experiences hold more value,

and materialistic things fade.

I've learned that I love "giving",

but that doesn't necessarily mean that "I'll be getting".

I've learned to let go of the bad in my life,

In order to make room for the good...

I've learned that when I'm not at my best,

My family suffers...

I've learned to live intentionally,

Not to just "exist"...

I've learned that turning 40 brings me freedom,

and some things aren't as important anymore...

I've learned that it's okay to be me,

and people can either love it or leave it.

I've learned that forgiving others,

Feels so much better than holding grudges.

I've learned that no matter how nice I am,

Some people may not like me and that's okay...

I've learned that acts of kindness,

go a long way.

I've learned that failure sucks!

But not trying is worse...

I learned I have the power to BELIEVE,

and the choice to be HAPPY!

So CHEERS to me! I've reached the top of the hill...

I think it's time to make my way up a mountain!

Rain, Rain, Stay and Play!

Living here in Arizona means I get to experience a LOT of dry... sizzling hot... tumbleweeds-rolling-across-the-street kind of days.  And yes, there are a lot tumbleweeds, mostly at the end of summer when the monsoon season begins.  I actually think it's pretty cool.  Well, that is until one hits my car then all I can envision are the pretty scratches all over the side of my car... Okay, maybe not so cool.

We have had some pretty amazing weather this winter.  It's been raining off and on lately.  I think everything about it is pretty much, beautiful.  I love the water, the sound of the wind and rain, the gorgeous skies before, during and after the rain... the rainbows! Uhmmmm... the smell.  What's there not to love?  Do you have a bad case of the frizzies? I do! Who cares? LOL!  Well t'anyway,  I'm absolutely thrilled with it!  It's cleansing... What a treat!

This is a photo I took from my back window
just after hours and hours of endless rain.

You can't tell me this isn't beautiful...

I don't know if the weather has brought me this strange kind of peace... or the new people in my life... or if it's the fact that going to church has made me see things differently... or that I'll be turning 40 years old in less than 10 days and I'm totally A-Ok with it!  I feel wiser  already... hehe!  Anyway, I say strange peace because I'm not used to being able to let things go as easily, like I have been lately.  Maybe it's a combination of them all.  Whatever it is... I sorta kinda like it  :O)


What weather do you feel brings you the most peace?