One of my 'vows' was that I intend to be a much more giving and loving person and help others out as much as I can. I know that I do not have everything I would like to have, but I have everything that I basically need. That's a good thing, but being there for someone is a better feeling than any material object can bring you.
For instance, my neighbor passed away suddenly after a short illness and left behind her husband. He has been like a father to me for the 16 years that we have lived next door to one another. Whether it was helping out with yard work or just having someone to visit with, we have become close over the years and my heart aches for his loss.
I promised his children (and hers) that I will keep a close eye on him and help him out in any way that I can. Whether it be just a call to check on him or invite him over for a good home-cooked meal and a visit, my girls and I are doing our part to make his loss a little easier to handle.
On a much ligher and less serious note, I have promised myself that I will be reading more books and taking the time each day to do so. As an avid lover of books, it is very disappointing that I have wasted so much time over the last couple of years by not picking up a good read and just soaking it in. Right now I am reading a great one...about a serial killer. This freak would kill women, mutilate, play with and have sex with their dead corpses and even went as far as cutting off their nipples and eating them! Can you say NUT??!!
Another promise to myself is to just be an all around happy and positive person. I have tried this before and failed, however I am determined to stick with the program this time. I do not have time for things or people who drag me down and even the simple act of eliminating certain people from my life has made it all the more easier.
In the last couple of weeks I have learned that life is short and we need to live it to the fullest and be as happy as can be and allow those around us to know that they are loved and deserve to be happy also.
7 comments:
Ok, that book that you're reading sounds terrifying!! He is a mental case! Holy shiz.
The last 2 paragraphs are well said. I just shed a toxic person in my life and it feels GREAT!
It's nice to read you again. I've been really lazy about coming around to my favs. I'm sorry!!
It definitely sounds like you're on the road to a very bright and promising 2012! Now, as far as that books goes...BLECH at the thought! :)
If only we would all learn that to give of ourselves will actually make us happier people, the world would be a much better place!!
The only thing is that to give of myself I have to get off my butt and I'm too tired to do it sometimes. Pathetic, right? You should join Connie's and my bookclub!! The link to the FB page is on my blog! :)
Even my hubby? Ugh. Now I need to apologize and be nice for the remainder of tonight. Thanks a lot. LOL What is the book?
Your neighbor is lucky to have you guys in his life!
Ok so that book sounds crazy! It is funny because I cannot watch any sort of scary movie BUT when it comes to serial killers I have seen all of thier movies & even read some of the books. I just think they are interesting. It baffles me that someone could have so much mean in them. That makes me weird huh. So who is the SK you are reading about?
That sounds like a really creepy book! I wish you all the best with staying positive. I know just how hard that can be. You can do it!!
Sounds like some great ideas!! But not the serial killer book! Ugh - that would give me nightmares!!! Hugs!
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