10 Traveling Companions & Reflections

I discovered this “note” on Facebook that wrote probably close to 8 years ago!  As I read it and reflected on my answers then, I’m amazed I still feel the same about things.  There will be a few notes in italics that are my thoughts now, as an older more mature person!  

My dad gave me a book in my stocking for Christmas called “Keep Believing in Yourself and Your Dreams” It’s a collection of different poems, quotations, and writings “to motivate and inspire your dreams”. Now, I’m going to have to admit that I’m not usually one for cheesy quotations, etc. But I’ve found one part that has really gotten me thinking. So, I’m going to share it here, along with some thoughts about how it applies to my own life and who knows…maybe they’ll be more as I read!

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An Afternoon Off

A couple weeks ago I got the joy (well, sorta) of having an unexpected afternoon off. Strong storms went through our area and knocked down quite a few power lines and we didn’t have electricity at work. Being the good employee that I am, I reported to work at my normal time, did what I could in the dark and then sat there…finally, after talking with my supervisor, we decided to close the office for the rest of the day and I headed home. So, there I sat… I honestly can’t remember the last time I had a day, or even a couple hours off work where I didn’t have something else planned (time with the boys, traveling to a game for the boys, leaving on vacation, appointments etc).

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