Happy Birthday America!

It’s been 236 years now since the United States officially declared independence! Now I know I’ve said this before…and I assure you this won’t be the last time, but I am definitely not only proud, but humbled to say that I am an American. Words just don’t do it justice with how blessed I truly feel for the rights and freedoms I have in this country. For the men and women who have fought, and who presently fight for this amazing country. Each and every single one of them holds a special place in my heart.

Now for me this year, my celebrating plans have been limited. I didn’t make it to the parade earlier due to this massive heat wave (not trying to end up in the hospital) and my still sprained ankle. I am however planning on hobbling out to the front yard tonight though for at least a little while to see if I can spot any fireworks. Last year I was able to see some big ones from a display not too terribly far from the house. Granted, there was a bit of tree interference with my view, but I may again attempt to watch this year.

Okay, now to ask a favor to anyone who is playing outdoors in this massive heat wave, please drink plenty of water! Keep yourself hydrated. Heat strokes are no fun – let me assure you of that! Also if you’re setting off fireworks in your driveways or even out on the street, please keep a running hose to really make sure all fireworks get put out. This dry heat has me feeling a bit paranoid this year, with all the fires already featured on the news that are suspect of being or outright known to have been caused by fireworks.

Other than that, I do want to wish all my fellow Americans a wonderful and Happy 4^th of July! I hope you all have been enjoying the day celebrating our great country and continue to enjoy it!

--XOXO, Jane

Chugga-Chugga-What?

Last night as I laid my head down along my pillow, closed my eyes and felt the sandman’s magic kicking in I had a sudden idea. My eyes opened and I laid on my back staring up into my darkened room. I thought of this idea all around, how I word it and really just everything to how I would title the blog post. I was so pleased and excited about this idea. I had it down and I knew that this idea was what today’s post would be about. It was going to be brilliant – or well, as brilliant as I could make it.

So I went to sleep, feeling quite satisfied that I had my idea. When I woke up, it was gone. I woke in my usual slightly groggy state stumbling around to my usual routine in how I start my day. Well, a hobble stumble thanks to the splint. Anyways, it was when I was brushing my teeth did my mind start to wake a little more and I realized my ‘oh so wonderful post idea’ was just gone. It was gone like a puff of smoke that quickly evaporates in the air. I couldn’t believe it, I had lost my idea.

I rinsed, spit and proceeded to get ready for my day. All the while, I was simply racking my brain for this idea. Trying to put the pieces together and replaying my actions around it popping into my head. It however was gone. The train of thought over it had derailed somewhere along the way and it was no longer accessible. So here I am, learning my lesson. I really need to keep a pen and notepad next to my bed on the nightstand. For when the next time I have such a fantastic idea that has be ready to write, I can jot down my idea, before it leaves me.

How have I not learned this lesson yet? Lord only knows, but I’ve learned it now and I really do intend to keep a way to record these little inspirational ideas for posts at all times from now on.

--XOXO, Jane