Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Times like these.

When I was in elementary school I found great pride in being one of the best readers in my class. Yes, READER. Some kids dominated on the hopscotch courts or the teather ball poles and their time to shine came every recess, well mine came those magical reading days. A whole afternoon of forced quiet time, treats, blankets, and books. Pure heaven. As the years have gone on I've been able to take pride in my ability to speed read. I mean I can read fast, real fast. I read "Twilight" in like 7 hours time. I'm just REAL good at speed reading. For the last several months I have wanted nothing more than to speed read this particular chapter in my life book, BUT here's the thing I've learned about life, it's hard. It is always hard and difficult and there is never a speed reading option through these times. Luckily something else I found about life is there can be so much good during those difficult chapters.
I'd like to believe that this one trying chapter in my life is finally finished and I am already in the process of having a new direction in my life. More importantly I can at last look back on my hard time and see the good. I now have a job that I find interesting and entertaining. A job that six months ago was never an option for me. I'm living with my Rich and Deb again, a situation that I honestly never thought I'd be in again. Even though I know we drive each other crazy some days, I could never say enough how happy I am for this chance. These two are great roomies, and it's not just because my Deb will buy me anything I want out of the freezer section or because my Rich puts gas in my car. I've had the chance to become reacquainted with many good friends I had lost touch with. I felt a great outpouring of love from all my family members.
I had the chance in life to find out what really matters to me and refocus on who I want to become. I know this only happened to me because I had to completely read the chapter, I couldn't skip ahead I had to get through. I could not thank every supportive person in my life enough for helping me find the good.
Listen guys, life is going to be OK. No, life is going to be great. From now on I promise to keep thoughts like these strictly to my diary. Come back and I assure you next blog will be kept to a nice superficial, fun level (maybe we'll even talk "Ugly Betty", LOVE IT).

6 comments:

melimba said...

dear em.
you are so good.
i am glad that you are so good.
i am glad for you.
good work.

lots of love.
xoxo
melis

Aubree said...

You have a way of writing my friend. Seriously...when is your book of deep thoughts coming out? I hope your chapter is on it's way to being over. I'm sure there are plenty of good ones ahead. You'll appreciate them more because of this bad chapter. Thinking of you Em. Loves!

erica said...

i love you.

erica said...

I read this quote and thought of you...

"My own life has been much more than a fairy tale. I've had my share of difficult moments, but whatever difficulties I've gone through, I've always gotten the prize at the end."
- Audrey Hepburn

Bree said...

i shed a tear! i {heart} you!

turkey...coming our way? can i sit by you (only if you want, i mean, since you're probably in charge of place setting, but only if you want, i mean..it would be really great, but really..only if you want:))

Mandy said...

so...yesterday at Nordstrom I saw a girl with our target boots on *you know the ones that haven't shipped yet* and I asked her if she got them from Target and she said yes and they are so comfortable, that she wears them every day and they are her favorite. Not to mention they looked fabulous. It will be hard to wait for them but I have a feeling it will be worth it! PS what did you think of twilight?