-Anne in Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables).
Today, thus far, I've been a paperwork and homemaker Anne. Adding my daughter to the car insurance. Juggling funds. It's only halfway through the day but I'm mentally tired and the tips of my fingers are tingly, making it hard to type - The heat wasn't working this morning, as I found out when Michael brought me my morning coffee: What a jilt the hot cup and his cold hands were! So the heating crew is here, replacing a motor, and I felt awkward watching over their shoulders when I didn't have a clue and didn't feel like small talk. Especially because their southern drawl is so strong, I'm not quite sure I know what their saying. No worries, though, I'm pretty confident in my service-person etiquette and common sense.
Fingers are warming up a little bit. I just made another pot of coffee. If you're reading this you're at the very beginning of me starting this particular blog. It will progress, and I know one thing I want to make sure is that each entry is written to somehow enrich another person's life, that I am honest, and that I practice optimism. I don't want a cranky whiney blog. Kinda hard when I'm wearing layers and it's almost warmer outside than in the house.
Just so ya know, I'm a bit nervous about a blog because I tend to ramble and yet I know that part of that's a blessing since many of my ideas come from the rambling, whether it's in the spoken or written word, or in even better example, my many projects that I float around, stopping here and there to tweak, refine, demolish and build anew.
Here's a tidbit for today, and I send happy thoughts to those who find meaning in any portion of it. Some time ago my mother shared with me a motivational quote - the part that sticks with me right now is the first one. This day only, one day at a time. Live in the moment. On a day like today I am struggling to slow down and not worry about unexpected expenses, car trouble, poor health, bad news. "God, I need a break!". It never ceases to amaze me how a mere 5 minutes in the sun or even 30 seconds with my head submerged in a hot bath can recenter my focus.
There are a few variations on this quote and conflicting findings on the author of the quote, so if anyone knows the true author, let me know.
Just for today, I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today, I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Just for today, I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for today, I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my "luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it.
Just for today, I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don't want to--just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it
Just for today, I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything and not try to improve or regulate anybody except myself.
Just for today, I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.
Just for today, I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.
Just for today, I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.
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