Spring has arrived & new chapters are to be opened

A new season and many new chapters in my life....

This past weekend spring has poked it's head in and I think it's here to stay. Funny how everyone seemed to be in a better mood and how many people were out and about this weekend. As for me I did some major cleaning and opened up the windows...hello fresh air! It was great. Greg and I cleaned and organized much of Saturday to get ready for his bday party on Sunday. The bday thing was great and I enjoyed having people in my house once again. I haven't had the opportunity to have people over for some time so it was a nice change. My poor pup. Gabby was pooped after everyone left.

Anyway on to the new chapters... and old ones closing.
It's actually nothing that i'm announcing it's just through this winter and the past year I have learned a lot. Mostly I have learned about my self and who true friend are. Now how to put it simply.. bullets!

I've learned:

• that truely there are friends that are defined by "reason, season, lifetime" and with that I typically have a very hard time releasing the reason and season friendships. It usually ends up badly and I regret that.
• some people will always judge you, one up you, and not be happy for you
• you cannot please everyone....it is impossible.
• true friends are there for you in the most difficult times.... even when you may seem to be pushing them away they are there when you need them the most and will support you in your decisions no matter how difficult... they let you live your life.
• my house cannot be dust free....ever!
• that the saying when one door shuts another opens is really true and I need to stop looking at the shut door before i miss the open one.
• I need to take more risks.
• writing poetry is my best therapy... as well as card making or scrap booking
• there really are angels that you meet everyday and some stick around for awhile and help you through some challenges.
• I have failed many of God's tests that He sends my way
• I really need to let go of some people that are holding me back, but it's just so hard to say goodbye.
• that happiness comes from within, no one can make you happy, it's a choice. In my opinion happiness comes from being healthy, exercising, and doing the things you enjoy.
• i miss my grandfather immensely and think about him every day. He was in my dream this weekend and it was nice to say hello again.
• Reconnecting with old friends is a really good feeling. To find those friends and bring back the 'good ol day' memories is wonderful!
• Your body is many times the best tool in healing itself and that medications are not always the way to go.
• I envy a dogs forgivness, more humans need that kind of compassion.

Well anyway that's enough for now. I've learned a lot in the past year about my friends espeically. It's that letting go I have a hard time with! Now back to the work day until I get bored and decide to blog some more.