It's been a while.

at 03/16/10 9:54PM
I kinda miss the good old Pleo' days before there was Facebook... because you just can't find a good place for a blog like this on FB. I wonder if we can bring it back... haha
  • justg
    Come on back...we miss your longer posts and your clear insights. We are all still here.
    by justg at 03/19/10 10:27AM

If Today Was Your Last Day

at 09/18/09 8:55PM
My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

*****

What if you only had one more day to live?

Or only a few months?

What would you do?

I've been thinking a lot recently about the words from this song (which is by Nickelback, by the way) and it got me wondering...
How differently would I act if I lived each day with the realization that my days are numbered?
A lot differently, I realized.
I think God would like that attitude--it would mean that I'm living with the constant realization that I do not possess the right to live each day, but God gives it to me. So I need to live each one to the fullest...
As if it were my last.

[amanda]
  • hellosunshine
    Good stuff. Really good stuff.
    by hellosunshine at 09/19/09 8:10AM
  • justg
    You are an inspiration. I hope you have your own spot in the Circle of Encouragement.
    by justg at 09/20/09 3:52PM
  • justpeachy
    You sounded (and looked) beautiful yesterday!
    by justpeachy at 09/20/09 4:43PM
  • stampergirl
    ^^^I agree!
    by stampergirl at 09/20/09 9:33PM
  • skye
    new post? what's on your heart? something special coming in the mail for you (and me) Jane and Juliet, incorporated!
    by skye at 10/08/09 7:59AM
  • skye
    love you :)
    by skye at 10/15/09 8:11AM

I...

at 09/14/09 6:51PM
Don't have much to say.

But I felt like posting.

Because I finished my precal homework early.

And I'm bored.

I've been working on a "combine" art project for school...it looks awesome. Maybe I'll post pics when I finish it.

Well...back to doing...something.

Oh look, something shiny!

...
  • abs
    post pics!!
    by abs at 09/14/09 9:54PM
  • skye
    I agree. :) Post more pics! !!!!!!!!!!
    by skye at 09/15/09 7:27AM
  • musicgirl
    It's not going to be done for a little while :P but maybe tomrrow I'll post pics of something.....
    by musicgirl at 09/16/09 6:52PM

Still not for sale, but...

at 09/12/09 6:13PM
We're not moving.

However, there is another open door, which includes MAKING more doors in this house and getting more space, which I am VERY happy about :) because when I think about it, I love living here. I've lived here my entire life, and I have tons of memories here!

And so what if we're not "allowed" to have chickens in town.

We are anyway.

=]

So while unpacking, I rediscovered tons of old trinkets and such and I have arranged them on my shelves, so it looks nice and tidy now...and I rearranged my room! :) and put all my drawings back on the wall. Yay!

Things just feel better now.

Except for this swine-flu like cold thing going around. Not so good.

But I'm going to forget about that for the moment and go make wontons with mom now.

[amanda]
  • abs
    I'm so so glad things feel better!
    by abs at 09/12/09 8:35PM
  • skye
    we are allowed to have chickens :) just not the horse.
    by skye at 09/13/09 8:04AM
  • stampergirl
    I hope for the best for all of you!
    by stampergirl at 09/13/09 9:08PM

No Longer For Sale

at 08/29/09 11:21AM
:)

You may have already seen her post but if you haven't, you should read it.

The big switch-eroo will likely happen within the next two weeks.

I'm so excited!

But...







I've never seen the house.

All I know is I get a big room! (AND A CLOSET!)
  • hellosunshine
    Great news. Great, great news!
    by hellosunshine at 08/29/09 3:42PM
  • auntjennywren
    Wonderful!
    by auntjennywren at 08/29/09 3:53PM
  • justpeachy
    It is so exciting! There's nothing like a fresh start, at least after you finish getting ready for it.
    by justpeachy at 08/29/09 5:22PM
  • franksinatra
    Woohoo!!
    by franksinatra at 08/29/09 8:20PM
  • stampergirl
    Yay!!!!
    by stampergirl at 08/30/09 1:24PM