Archive for the ‘Been there…. done it!’ Category

I am reminded of the days of being a commuter and how that made for a very, very long day. I would rise and shine (on "dimmer" mode) trying to function but not wanting to "really be awake", only to save some of that sleep state of mind "to be continued" … rushing to get the 4:55am train that ALWAYS left on time. There was no second guessing any delay on this train. So of course being an "early bird" at that hour… it meant that I would continue my nights sleep immediately upon the train pulling off. Something about the motion I looked forward to that just rocked me back to sleep. I would set my cell phone alarm to 30 minutes prior to my stop to ensure I did not over sleep my stop. My next "wishful thinking" was that someone else would not be a talker nearby, that would "mess that cycle up"- interruptions.  Read more... (478 words, 1 image, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)

Often times when we feel we missed “the bus” or in essence an opportunity that was lost… we feel discouraged, and even frustrated. However when we sift through the emotions it is very important to note that our NEXT move is vital. Just as if you were on a bus stop … pay attention…that NEXT bus is on its way… just wait for it. It’s coming, as in an opportunity.

 When I was growing up, my oldest sister and I were two and a half years apart….so guess who got their drivers license first? So I became the person who got out and performed the errands for my mother… while my sister drove around the block to come back and get me. (Her system-not mine) I quickly disliked my role after the 3rd or 4th wait. It seemed like it took her "FOREVER to come from just around the block. It seemed as though I would be on a never-ending wait as the blocks just weren’t that long. From then on, I realized I had little patience for the "wait game". The "I’ll be right back" -wait game.  Read more... (303 words, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

Got that message in the bottle you sent me… I know … I know… I’ve been there…done it!  Read more... (105 words, estimated 25 secs reading time)