My Life A to Z

I saw a really cute idea on Carrie's blog to post an A to Z list of things about our home. I just love this! And since I am not yet ready with my fabulous post about our recent visit to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, it just worked for today!

Here you go:

A- My AIR CONDITIONER is set on: 71

B- My BEDROOM theme is: eclectic - a mix of Mission furniture, vintage lamps on either side of a King-size bed and a lovely, crisp blue & cream duvet set

C- The CAR in the driveway is: Honda CR-V

D- My DESK looks: pretty tidy with an over sized cutting mat, spinning craft organizer and a paper tray for current projects

E- The EXACT time I wake up daily is: never exact (ha!), just varies day-to-day

F- The FIRST thing I wash in the shower is: my face

G- My GARAGE is filled with: my husband's tools

H- My HOME is: my refuge

I- If you peeked INSIDE my bedroom you'd see: laundry & a kickin' flat screen tv

J- My favorite JUICE is: Apple

K- The best part of my KITCHEN is: the butcher block island

L- The LAST person who visited my home was: my best friend Deana & her kids

M- The last piece of MAIL for me was: From Gina the best box of scrapbook material ever!

N- My NEIGHBORS think I'm: a keep-to-myself girl

O- If you OPENED my fridge you'd see: diet A&W cream soda

P- My last house PARTY was: a welcome home party for my son

Q- A QUICK meal I like to fix is: pasta

R- My favorite ROOM of the house is: my craft room

S- The SHAMPOO brand I use is: Garnier Fructisse

T- My largest TELEVISION is: 36

U- UNDER my bed you will find: nothing

V- The last time I VACUUMED was: last week

W- Looking out my WINDOW I see: our beautiful neighborhood

X- I wish I had X-TRA: closet space

Y- My YARD is: nice but we need to update the back deck

Z- ZZZZZZZ My bedtime is: variable, but usually 11 or 12

 

so what does the A to Z of your life look like?

It's All About Hope

This year I decided to focus celebrating the life I have been given. I feel that too often we focus on what is negative or lacking in our lives. We agonize over things that are going wrong, dissecting what we don't have or can't afford. And there is certainly something to be gained from honest assessment. But as with all things, if you focus on the negative then what you see first in any given situation is the negative.

And I just don't want to do that anymore.

So this year, I'm actively trying to see the positive in life. To really focus on all the gifts that are already present, the blessings already bestowed, the good stuff. But more than this, I want to know that more good stuff is out there. I want to take the time to appreciate the beauty that is in front of me everyday. I believe that I have the power to affect the course of my life. The trick is how...

For me, it all comes down to hope. It is the energy that fills my heart. It is foundation upon which I am building my future. It is the binding between me and my family. It is the language I speak in my innermost thoughts and dreams. It is my one little word.

I hope to grow in strength, love and trust in my husband. I hope to support my son and hold his hand in his journey toward wellness. I hope for peace in this family. I hope for excellence in my work. I hope for laughter and joy every day.

What do you hope for?