Brotherhood

Just thought I'd throw this out there.

I am currently reading 1..2..3....4, books right now lol. But one of them is entitled "The Colonels." It is the fourth in a series of books called "The Brotherhood of War" written by W.E.B. Griffin.

I've read this series at least 6 times now and these books still make me laugh and cry. They invoke memories of my brief time in the military. If anyone ever wonders why or how people who serve together become as close as family, I would suggest that they pick up the first in the series called "The Lieutenants."

They are written in the most wonderful prose. The scenes are beautifully described and there is dialogue that stimulates every human emotion imaginable. Hemingway surely would've been proud.

Perfectly Flawed

I am (contrary to what most people think) normally a positive person. But I am cynical, and I suppose I'm afraid to let my positivity shine because I have been wrong so many times in my life. I'm sick of people, including my family and closest friends, telling me that I'm not doing it right, or letting myself be duped when all I try to do is see the good things that may come from my decisions.

I'm a risk taker. I always have been. And God willing, I'll continue to be one for the rest of my life. "You can't lose what you don't put in the middle. But you can't win much either." I weigh the factors of cost versus benefit, and I think that if the cost is worth it in the end, if things work out for me, I will always take the risk.

A lot of this is based on trust. Most people say that I trust too quickly, and too much. They say it's my biggest imperfection, of which I have more than a few.

I disagree. To most people when they see me, or even after they get to know me, I am very imperfect. I say that I am simply...

Perfectly flawed.

Just Breathe

I was wondering this morning, "Where and when did I lose sight of taking one day at a time?" I'm not really sure what the answer to that question is, but I think that if I could get back to that, things might get simpler and happier.

Now, don't get me wrong, there's always a place for thinking about the future, whether it's near or far. Goals and plans are important. But what I seemed to have forgotten recenlty was that a journey of a mile begins with a single step. And continues with one more step after that.

I tend to be a product of my generation, which means that I am impatient at times. I try to take that mile long journey in only one or two HUGE strides.

Now, once again, don't mistake me. There's nothing wrong with running. But before taking off at full bore, you should warm up with a good steady walk first.

So I'm gonna try and relax, take a nice walk....and JUST BREATHE.

Hello!

A very close friend of mine told me the other day that I should set up my own blog. I was lying

awake in bed (as usual) and thought, "ya know what...maybe she's right!" So, here I am, ready to

face this new internet world and try something that I've never done before. To step outside my

little comfort zone.

So, here we go!