Quick Update

Just thought I would share that I'm much happier and optimistic this morning. Last night was a rough night, but it was actually good to take a few moments to reflect and let myself be sad. I haven't done this in months and think I was overdue. Today, everything seems brighter and I think my heartfelt prayers were heard. I also reminded myself of my favorite mantras ("choose joy" and "worry wastes time") and will continue to use those as my guideposts. Onward and upward, as they say - life is truly good.

One quick rant, though, that I must get off my chest. Yesterday in a meeting, a co-worker was talking about how she'd done something stupid over the week-end and said she "deserved to be on the short bus." I was so offended and regret that I didn't let her know how inappropriate her statement was. She doesn't know my situation, as I keep my personal life quite separate from most people at work. Still, in this politically correct world, I was shocked at the ignorance of her statement. David actually hadn't heard the phrase, but it refers to the size of bus (short) typically used to transport disabled or mentally handicapped people. She said it in jest, designed to describe the stupidity of her actions. I didn't say anything because I don't want people walking on egg shells around me, but a quick - "wow, aren't you lucky that you've never been on the short bus, and you better hope you never end up there", or "some of the best and most precious people I know rule the short bus" could do this gal some good.

And off to a joyful day!