You know what I noticed?

Positive thinking actually works. Before I ever crack the seal on my eye goo on the morning, I remind myself that today isn't going to suck, and that I have the power to make it not suck.

Of course, there are things in my day that I cannot control.  Too many poopy diapers, cranky babies, or the stupid crow's feet that are making their mark by my eyes (bastards!)  But in general, if I take a deep breath (nose covered in the case of the poopy diapers) and forge on, I make it over the hurdles with a level of grace that is starting to make me semi-proud.

Typically, I'm a pretty high strung, passionate type who loves to argue.....because, DUH, I'm always right!  But as of late, I've made acquiesce a verb.  Because I've learned I'm not always right?  WHOA!!  Don't get carried away.  I'm still right, I've just decided it's not worth arguing about anymore.  It wears me out.  And to be frank, I just don't care that much if anybody ever realizes the true capacity of my brain.

I know this all sounds a little condescending, honestly, it is.  But who doesn't want to be right??

But here's the thing....my "rightness" is only right for me, in my situation.  And your "rightness" can be right for you.  I'll accept it now.  I don't dislike and mistrust people like I used to, at least not in the grand scheme of my life.  Occasionally my cynicism creeps in, but I'm trying so hard to keep it in check.  I'll still always fight for things that I'm truly passionate about (my children, my husband, my family, equal rights for all peoples, etc....) but if, in the end it will have no real impact on my life.....you can go on ahead and do it the wrong way, I won't  try and stop you anymore.

*sigh*

Some days, I even amaze myself.

There really is a point buried in here somewhere in my snarkiness.  Good luck finding it!

<3 H