She LIVED

When I die, I hope that the words people say about me are "She lived."  It's that simple.  I want to really live.

What does "she lived" mean to me?  To me, it means loving my friends deeply, traveling and making a life with Rob that I can be proud of.  Many people I know have questioned so many of the things in my life that often leave me dumbfounded.  For instance, Rob and I rarely exchange gifts; I don't own a single piece of "real" jewelry outside of a ring from my grandmother, I don't drive a fancy car and we live in a very modest home.  In exchange for those things I get to truly live life.  I don't spend my hours cleaning my home (although I could spend more time doing this), I don't worry about how the car payment is going to be made, and I enjoy life EVERY DAMN DAY.   How?  I prioritize the things in life that I truly believe will matter in my last breath.  Family, friends, and memories.  That means more to me than any material thing you could ever place in my life. 

On average, once a week someone says to me "I am jealous of all of the trips you take..." and my simple response -- why don't you do it?  Most of the things I do are not extremely costly (minus NKOTB -- they will suck you dry LOL)....   Put down your designer bags, clothes and jewelry and GO LIVE.

Above all, don't let ANYTHING hold you back.  Your childhood, your past decisions, your past mistakes.... let go.  Go LIVE!  Surround yourself with the right people, work hard and make things happen.    If you don't like your job, change it.  If you don't like your friends, change them.  If people hurt you, let them go.  Don't waste time on the things and people that don't bring your joy.