An Alternative Philosophy

So, my attitude has been for shit lately. I hate everything except my kid and my husband. I've even disliked my dogs...they drive me crazy in sooo many ways. I still love them but I'm a little overwhelmed and they aren't helping matters. I had some sort of zen moment on Saturday and I made a few observations that must be acknowledged and written down.

• The hubs and I are feeding off of one another's bad attitudes. It begins with me hating life and before you know it, he hates life. And as soon as I start feeling better about life, he hates it and then I do too. Break the cycle!!
• Home is where we are. Home is what we make it. Home is family and cuddling and relaxing on the patio and eating good food and playing with the baby and the pooches. We do not like our house. We do not like this city. But the fact of the matter is we're here and we're going to be here for awhile. That won't change for a bit. Let's make the most of it and find the positive instead of all the negative. God knows there is ENOUGH negativity around us...it'll be a good challenge of the mind to find the positive around us.
• All jobs suck. No matter what career path you choose, there will be bad things. Yes, some are worse. And others are THE WORST. Chalk it up to life experience. We could be out of work and living with our parents or in the car. Count your blessings...there are guys out there with no feet (who will actually get that??).
• It has been recently pointed out to me by a good friend that I don't have it so bad. And I believe her. She says that I have a nice home, a great marriage, a kid who is wonderful and healthy and stuff and that I atleast have a job. Oh, and I'm not poor...and that's important in this economy. And she is 100% right. Now write that down, friend. You know, that I said you were 100% right. It may be the only time you'll ever hear me say that.
• I need to get out of my own head and observe more, listen more, see more, feel more...LIVE more. I'm not using my senses the way I normally do. Life is flying by me and I'm not even paying attention. Make the lists, but don't make it a priority to finish them. LIVE LIFE. And then record it.

And my new favorite song...

Darius Rucker is awe. some. Yes, he was Hootie. And no, I don't normally listen to country music. I don't really think of this as country music (even though it is). He has another song called "It won't be like this for long" that almost makes me cry everytime I hear it. Wonderful stuff.

So, it's alright. I'll be okay. :)