Still Writing. It's Wednesday!!!

How lovely it is to return here on my favorite day of the week: Wednesday. I can feel the momentum building deeply within me as I get into a new rhythm expressing myself in words. Writing is one of my gifts. One, I've been aware of most of my life, but do I love it?

Well, I do. Although, my former actions haven't really demonstrated a passion for it. Being shamefully-honest, I haven't really demonstrated a true passion for anything consistently, other than proving my righteousness when I'm being challenged or when I'm exerting physical energy.

I was reminded by a recent situation where my eldest daughter and I weren't seeing eye to eye, that my desire to be right and to win can cause more hurt than help in some instances. I had so much to say and so did she.

In our communicative manner addressing the problem, we both knew, that it wasn't helping us come to any resolve during our disagreement. It wasn't until we exchanged some pretty descriptive emails over the following days when I realized, that my daughter had said a whole lot more than I actually heard, while in the heat of our dispute.

As my eldest daughter finishes high school and becomes a legal adult just 5-months from now, there are levels of maturity, that I find necessary to exercise. We both can't be brats, while trying to work through challenges together. Yes, she's almost an adult, but she'll have to experience life as an adult before she can really see life through my lens. Stepping into battles about what life is with my teenage daughter is foolish on my part.

So, I've learned!

To demonstrate is much better than any explanation alone. Blessed with the gift of gab, I can speak to no end about what I feel is right, omitting no details. I've discovered, that a percentage of what I say just will not be remembered. By myself or the listener. I want my words and messages to stick; to remain as Top of Mind Awareness (TOMA) in people, that I speak to. Especially, when I'm talking with my daughters.

It is better, that I write out what I want remembered. The impact of revisiting what I've written prior, is just as effective and personally touching as it was when those words were only thoughts present in my mind. It's a real treasure to reread where I've been, to reminisce on past experiences, and to be reminded about the challenging situations I've overcome.

I have begun the change with the woman in the mirror; being me.

May my Heavenly Father continue to further develop and shape me as a leader in "this" life's journey as I take action "to do" more than just talk about it!!!

Valentine Tuesday. Taco Love.

Today has been a pretty good day. I didn't see the usual amount of vendors out selling their various Valentine's Day products this week or last. It wasn't even that difficult finding (surprise) last minute treats at Ralph's this morning for my daughters and my mother.

My cousin came over with her companion and her GODsister for a short while. I enjoyed their visit. I went to visit my GODmother at her job after not seeing her for months. We're planning to have lunch together next week.

Most people are familiar with "Taco Tuesday" at many restaurants. I have yet to experience "it" at a restaurant, but I have gotten together with girlfriends to enjoy our very own "Taco Tuesday" on a few occasions. There are also a few hamburger stands that sell tacos on Tuesdays for $1, which we frequent.

I didn't buy any tacos today because I decided to just make some at home. Hands down: Mine taste better and I'm sure they're much healthier for us than those Tuesday taco specials. The Valentine cookie was tasty too, but "it" was purchased.  

Of course, my children enjoyed their Valentine's Day. My eldest took Valentine pastries to share with her friends at school and my youngest took Valentine cards accompanied with stickers to exchange with hers. They each brought home sweet goodie bags filled with items given to them by their friends. I now have some midnight chocolates to munch on! ;)

 A LOVELY DAY!!!