Success

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a little bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. -Ralph Waldo Emerson


Two days at home have given me ample lazy time and thinking time. After so much go go go, I have enjoyed it. Remembering to be thankful for rest and the ability to be alone, I have come to the conclusion that I couldn't do it forever. I miss the excitement of Connecting Henry, the involvement in everything going on in the county, knowing that people's lives are changing for the better, or at least that the community is dedicated to seeing that happen, even if people aren't necessarily for it.

There is only so much passion I can feel while watching the Food Network. I love to cook, but don't have sufficient supplies to do the cooking that I want to do. On days like these I want to fast forward my life- the kitchen that I have always dreamed of would be waiting for me, and my career would be on its way.

I'm getting antsy and ready to go back to school, and trying to relax and enjoy myself. I'm just ready to affect change! To be busy! To make new friends and enjoy my already close friends.