WHO I AM!!!

[Jeniflower]

   This is a journal I wrote a couple of weeks ago, but after reading Snow's journal today, I felt the need to repost it... It's a reminder that no matter how rough our day is, or how "bitchy" we may be feeling, there is a way to find the positive in everything. There are posts that I have read, that I may not agree with, or may feel like rolling my eyes to... but I've always found a way to comment on a positive note, for while I may not agree with everything.... the point remains the same... we're all Mom's, and these people have reached out for a reason!!! What kind of person would I be if I took that hand that was reaching out... and slapped it away??? The original post follows. Thanks ladies, and I hope we all find the time in our day to offer something positive to those hands reaching out...

   So, I've been having a really crappy day, or actually a really crappy week... Hubby has had a long week of work (which included a golf tournament, and a BBQ) while I've been home by myself with the kids... The day has been one disaster after another, you know the type... you're cleaning up a mess in one room, go into the next and it's been destroyed... even had the eggs all cracked on the kitchen floor... how lovely...

   But, here's where it gets good... while I'm cleaning up the latest disaster, I'm planning all the things I want to write on here, to have a good old fashioned rant... Then it hit me... I'm not really a complaining type of person... sure, I love to vent from time to time... but that's not really me... so by the time I sat down... I was more interested in seeing everything else that was going on...

   You see, that's the type of person I am... sure I can rant and rave... (ok, I guess I still did that a bit) but where is that going to get me... just more ticked off. Or, I can spend my time reading about what everyone else is going through, and offering my input... whether it's to laugh with someone, or offer reassurance if someone needs it, or maybe just offer to let someone cry on my shoulder... That's who I am... I love being the optimist... the person that tries to brighten someone else's day... that's what I "get off on", and cafemom has given me that outlet...

   I've noticed that it doesn't matter how crappy my day is... if I spend a couple of minutes on here, and respond to a few people who may be asking for help, or may just be venting themselves... then that in itself is what perks me up. I love having this network, and for the first time in years of being the SAHM, feeling like I have "people" to talk to... So, to everyone out there, wherever you may be... thank you... for sharing, for venting... for just being Mom's, and for letting me feel a little bit better about myself in the process. Thank you for reminding me WHO I AM!

[snowflake9903]

Sep. 5, 2007 at 1:49 PM That's an awesome post Jen and that is exactly what I am talking about!!!  It is always better to use your energy for the positive!  Love, Snow

[nldeviney]

Sep. 6, 2007 at 12:09 PM

I completely agree! Negative energy will never lead to a path of greatness. All it does is breed more negative thoughts and get you nowhere. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right? I know there are women out there that are going through some horrible events and feel it is hard to stay positive. And sometimes it is. But be happy and being positive, is a choice. You can choose to get down in the dumps or you can choose to look for the lesson and move on. This has been a hard thing for me to learn but it is amazing once you "get your head around" this idea...your whole life just seems better!

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm glad your my CafeMom friend!

Nicole

[grngoddess]

Sep. 10, 2007 at 9:04 PM Enjoyable read!  All the things that I think when I am on here...WAY TO GO!!

[octee]

Sep. 14, 2007 at 4:56 PM Fantastic post!