Driving In The Snow

Today the roads have been really terrible. I wasn't aware that so much snow had fallen until I went to take my daughter to school. When I stepped outside all I thought was Yikes!!!
I usually do not have a problem with snow covered roads because I learned to drive in the snow and I just felt really comfortable behind the wheel. But then last month, just before Christmas, I slid off the road on my way to work. I wasn't hurt and I didn't drive into anything or anybody, but it was so scary. Since then I have been feeling less than confident behind the wheel.
So this morning when I saw all the snow I was a little bit nervous. I am very glad to say that I kept the truck on the road, which I am sure is because of my excellent driving skills :) Or, I guess it could be the fact that we just got new tires.
When I was almost to work I saw another girl skid off the road, though. It was quite scary because she was in the oncoming lane and I thought she might hit me. But thankfully she was alright and just slid onto the shoulder.
I kept driving at first because I figured that she would be able to pull back out and I saw that she was safely out of the way of traffic, but then I started feeling bad. I kept looking in my rear view mirror waiting for her to pull out and she didn't. I was wondering how much help I could be, and telling myself she would be alright. But finally I had to turn around and make sure.
I am so glad that I did. I know what it feels like to have people drive by and not see if you are alright. When it happened to me last month, nobody stopped. I was halfway home (walking in the crazy deep snow on the side of the highway) when someone gave me a ride. I really appreciated that man's help, and I was so happy that he was there when I needed him.
When I pulled up I could see that she had been crying and she seemed very shook up. I gave her a ride to work, and then I went on my way. I feel really good about this, and she was so grateful.
However, I am a little disappointed that I hesitated before I helped. It made me wonder why. Why do we hesitate when someone needs us? I think that this was an opportunity for me to realize that all the people who drove past me were not mean or horrible. They were just like me. I mean I almost drove on and I knew what it felt like. I am so glad that this happened because now I know to be aware. I need to be more aware of other people, and I need to be more prepared to help when I can.
I think sometimes we get so caught up in our own stuff, that we block out a lot of things around us. I guess I can use this as a learning experience. Now that I am aware of how much I might be missing, I will really try to keep my eyes open. Next time I want to be the girl who stops her car right away and lends a hand. I am going to make a huge effort to keep my eyes open. There are people all around me who may need my help, and I really want to be there for them.
It may only be something as little as a smile to brighten someones day, but I want to start paying attention.
I think we should all try and brighten someone else's day, what a world this could be :)

I hope everyone has a fabulous day. Keep your eyes open!

Scattered Thoughts

When I envision my blog, what do I see? I want to be uplifting and share positive thoughts and feelings with others. I want to have a place to explore my feelings and let them flow. I want to learn more about myself and find new and creative ways to explore my thoughts. I really want to express my creativity and have fun doing it.
I think I will start by maybe picking a book and exploring an idea in it. For now I will read through my copy of Creative Visualization and see what I come up with. I am sure there are some interesting exercises in there and I will work on some of them.
I am looking for inspiration right now. I really want to focus my energy into a positive goal.
I am positive that my husband and I visualized having our baby so strongly that he was created. I think that if we can do that anything is possible. Keeping this in mind I want to give labour a try without any pain medication at all (Yikes, I know). So my ultimate goal is to find ways to use positive visualization and thoughts to help me through the pain. I'll see what I can find out. I know it is possible, and besides I am a little terrified of the epidural. Even though people keep trying to talk me into it :)
Anyway there are some thoughts for now and things to be researched, that should keep me busy. I am very excited to see what I can come up with. I really believe that I have the power to get through anything with as much ease as possible.
I am off to get started. I'll keep posting!

Hope everyone has a great day :)

Good Morning :)

I am up a little bit earlier than usual this morning and I am glad to have the extra time to get ready for my day. I got up with my husband and now I have the time I need to just relax and enjoy a cup of tea before the chaos starts :)
I am really trying to live my life positively. I have been doing really well with this, but the last little while has been a bit tough. Maybe I should explain that I am pregnant and I totally blame any of my inconsistencies on RAGING HORMONES :)
Last night I had a really terrible dream and I was having a hard time letting it go and moving on to a more positive frame of mind. So I decided to make a cup of tea and sit down at the computer and just let it out. I am already feeling better. I guess it may just be enough to reaffirm my positive goals to myself, and tea always helps too.
I plan on having a great day, I will be on time and relaxed for work, and I will interact with people in a positive and friendly manner. Even when they resist :)
Well I guess I will go and get a jump on my morning, I can't wait to begin my fabulous day.

Hope everyone has a bright and shiny day, I will!

Here I Go

So I have been wanting to blog for a very long time. Today I decided that I was just going to do it. I was feeling inspired and so I just dove in. Not very like me, you should know that right off. I am a complete planner. Anyway, I set up my blog and I decorated it (which I love), but then I was lost. I had no idea what else to do. I always have all of these ideas and creative urges fighting for space in my brain, and then all of a sudden there was quiet. Writer's block???
I decided to go browsing other blogs, but I am not sure that was helpful. I just started over-analyzing my own and rethinking the whole setup :) Another thing you should know about me is that I do that A LOT. The over-analyzing thing I mean, and I guess if I am going to be completely honest I also second-guess myself quite a bit too:)
So after all of this I decided to just go with it. I am diving in and seeing what comes from it. After all the whole point, for me anyway, is to discover myself. What better way to do that than by just letting it all out? I am so excited to learn all my secrets.

This is the first step, I plan to really enjoy this journey.
You can come along if you want to :)