Daydreaming & I'm Thinking of You!

Don't bother calling! I'm headed to my favorite place.

Even if only in my dreams...

My Moment

When I think of my blog, J. Lo’s album title comes to mind; This is Me…Then. Or maybe something like, Moments of Manifestation. You see, writing tends to liberate me. But just as bullets, once discharged, they can’t be taken back. My words are gone, no longer in my grasp. Either forced out to enlighten, brighten, or simply as a means to vent. Usually after I’ve experienced this release, I don’t explore the matter again. I do not wish to talk about, think about, or dwell upon me then because I have moved on.

“While You Were Thinking” came about because at times I was a volatile tea kettle steaming from every crack. I had so much on my mind, yet speak much more eloquently on paper than in person. You know, while in the heat of an argument you can’t think of one word to say in return until you turn to walk away. Then like water set free from a dam, an overwhelming flow of words come flooding back to your being. But by then it’s too late. The moment has passed. You would demonstrate a self-indulgent spirit if you revisited the matter. So instead of keeping it all in or writing hidden messages that were never meant for any eye, I decided to mature a bit and let the world have a glimpse of the endless storybook in my mind.

At times I try to draw a picture with my words because as Naki reminds me, I too dream in color. Other times, I realize that you can never see what God shows me and any literary depiction is an imperceptibly miniscule attempt to exhibit what is exclusively shared by me and God. It’s sort of like our little secret. Because even the most well intentioned people, and this world, have the tendency to dampen the greatest of dreams if you let them- so I don’t. Going off on a tangent- you see, its not that people don’t want you to succeed or don’t believe in you, they just might not dream as big as you do. They might be destined for another path or experience and have no inclination of the magnificence you describe. So instead of letting them stop you, discern whether or not God wants you to share what He has given to you with others, and if so, when.

I’m back now. You see, even if profoundly written, I tend not to look back. I pursue an active, living God and I can not afford to be left behind. What I write, is what was given for the moment- a demonstration of my growth, weakness, creativity and outlook; my unique perspective on life as I know it…then. To be exposed is not easy. To allow God to be my strength and on display in my life is a joy. What areas of your life do you need to let mature? Ask God to show you and try your best to do it His way. It is not always easy. You will not always understand, but you always end up better than before.

This moment has ended. Thank you for your time.

While You Were Thinking...

Thoughts are mental processes yielding the potential to revolutionize every aspect of existence. Undisclosed, thoughts remain powerless, inconsequential, and incapable of enhancing the outlook of others. Illuminate your consciousness by accumulating the thoughts of others; receptivity is determined by your desire of the inexhaustible pursuit of wisdom and understanding. Ignite the thoughts of others while cultivating your most intimate visions. Seek to affect this world with your thoughts.

Superbowl Sunday Selection

So the hubby and I are having a "little" Superbowl party. You see, he wanted this to be an "all guy" thing, but with the kickoff at 8:30 and work only 10 hours away, where did he think I was going?! So I picked enough fights about the whole thing (we really don't fight) and now it's a co-ed event that I'm sure I'm going to pay for tomorrow morning.

You see, I've never been the type to stay up all night. And football lasts forever (5 minutes is not 5 minutes in football!). So once my tastebuds are satisfied, I might just have to tip toe away to the bedroom and head off to slumberland. We'll see.

Anyway, the menu is what intrigues me. There are so many options to choose from. And considering that I don't care who wins,- they won't be sharing their winnings with me and I get just as beat up on my job as they do- I'll keep my focus on the feast.

Here's just a few ideas.

Fabricated Friday's- Exclusive Edition

What's so exclusive about Disney's Club 33? Well, the club does have about 475 members, however; it may be the membership price that grabs your attention.

Cooperate initiation fee- $27,500. Individual initiation fee- $10, 475. And don't forget those annual fees. $6,100 & $3,275, respectively.

Don't get me wrong, there are some benefits. Club 33 members get daily admission to the park on the days that they eat at the club, up to six "fast passes" allowing them to return to a ride and walk to the front of the line at any time and valet parking at a Disney hotel.

Maybe Congress can ask Club 33 for a bailout....