When I was 14 I became addicted to a batch of third generation self-help tapes by Jack Canfield and Zig Ziglar. Little did I know these tapes were designed to help motivate sales men, not an adolescent girl trying to find her footing in an unkind world. But they worked. Every time I listened to the tapes I got a high believing I could do anything - if I worked hard enough. This belief remains with me today, but probably to the extreme - I regularly set rediculously high standards for myself and others, and have the most in-depth to-do lists you’ve ever seen (I’ve even written lists of other lists to write). At the moment, I am winning the battle against my list, checking items off without adding (too many) new ones. The big progress for the past week: New fan installed in the living room, courtesy of my hubby; New employee Diana safely arrived from Mexico and is in training; Bella is finally house-trained and learning to sit & stay. And another item not on my list, re-learning that being stressed and unhappy makes me a difficult spouse and friend. It is my job to take care of my physical and mental health to be the best companion, employee and human so I can do good work for this world. Because no one likes an unhappy Westi, including me.
That’s our Westi! But don’t be so hard on yourself because no one tries harder to be postive and grateful
than you. You are a very lucky young lady and you should
count your blessings but remember you are also a blessing!
I can’t believe how much that puppy has grown. Good luck
with all your Thanksgiving planning. Sounds like you will have a good group. Sure hope Mike doesn’t have to
fight too many fires soon. Hopefully you will get rain
and less hot winds. love you both
Comment by Gram — October 27, 2006 @ 11:18 am
OMG… I can’t believe that picture of Bella. Is it the photo perspective or is she really that big? I agree with mom, but also with you… nobody likes an unhappy Westi. Be happy, Woo.
Love you,
Laura
Comment by Laura — October 29, 2006 @ 7:02 am