Get Up & Go! NOW.

"I can. It's in me I believe. I can. I can learn. I can succeed. I can achieve high goals. Yo puedo. Yo puedo. I can. I can. I... Can!"

The quote above is from lyrics in a song written by the late Mrs. Linda Smith (some other teachers as well) who was the choir instructor at 93rd Street Elementary School where I graduated from. It's great that some of the memories we have are forever lasting. I'll never forget Mrs. Smith. She saw potential in me and always encouraged me with enlightening conversations.

Today, my energy level is quite low. This morning feels rough. I'm still getting over the "hump." Remember it's Thursday (not wonderful Wednesday), but I'm pushing myself to accomplish somethings today regardless... because I know that "I can."

I had a difficult time rolling out of bed and barely got the kids to school on time. While they were getting dressed, all I could think about was getting home to go back asleep. That thought hasn't passed, but I have some things "to do" that I want done today. Like posting this blog!

When I was attending CSUDH I felt like the biggest procrastinator (of course not the only one) and if I didn't complete an assignment while I had idle time, it only took me longer once I did it. Not to mention on more than one occasion, I lost points because I didn't take care of business like I should have.

Now that I've graduated, broader life lessons are taking place. Effort does count by any measure. I'm truly learning how to stop taking advantage of time. I know nothing about tomorrow. Why wouldn't I push through today with all that "I can?"