Dear Heart: Finding peace. Living now.

I have been meaning to write for quite some time now. So hi! again.

I have been trying to construct my ideas and thoughts. I realize I just want some feedback. I wish more people were willing to be open with their lives. I am not here to judge.. I have no room to.

I just want to share the experience of life..

Whats better?
A white background with black letters or a black background with white letters?

Yep..still working on the patience thing. I am so flustered with my playlist at the top of the page...

Playlist.com is not actually playing music on blogs anymore..

AND ironically enough, my last blog was ABOUT MUSIC.

It was about this topic^

well since there is no playlist..
If you cared to take a listen..The song I am currently listening to is at the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1WGiYPxAKw

Barbara Higbie - True Story ...an amazing piano solo.

I have been so happy and excited about life.
Refreshy button was pushed!

Here is me --headed off to the pool (wearing the wrap my mom bought me in Hawaii!) This wrap is soo comfy and versatile. Love it :) Colorful.

What I have been telling myself about life is..

If its not one thing,

its another..

Maybe 2011-2012 is the "Lets see how tough Cecily is time".
This past year has been a real challenge.

2007 was a tough one also.
But it has been made history now!!

Life is insane. You’re ALWAYS having something new thrown your way.. and its usually when you just caught your breath from the last “breath taking” moment in your life.Yeah, its overwhelming... but what can you do? Wake up in the morning and be glad you have so much ahead of you still.

People Live so fast. We go through so many tasks in our day without enjoying the moment.

IF I have any advice, it is to:

Slow down long enough to listen to your body and soul.
I guarantee It has some things to tell you.

Nothing irritates me more than wasting time.
Although some people say no time is wasted.. Time CAN be wasted and you should pay attention to where its going.

People have a lack of clarity in who they are.
They have unclear purpose in why they are doing what they are doing.
This really the root of where we need to dig. Its one reason why I think people should take breaks and do getaways.. because when you get away, it allows you to grow and do new things.

Many people seem to fall into ruts and then they don’t make changes with their lives. I am guilty of doing this… and then one day.. You just have to WAKE UP! And realize that you need to change something about your life. Fear holds us back.. along with just normal things.. like Money. Economy. Security. Health Insurance.

Sadly, it winds up being mostly about money.

(Anyway, before I go off on a rant about money) I just want to say... listen to what is in your hearts and remember your goals.

Find out what you enjoy

Find out what you can do to pursue that.

Go with what you want.. say, "THIS IS MY LIFE… I AM DOING WHAT I WANT." As selfish as that sounds, I think if we don’t ever take risks in life then we wont get anywhere.

Every risk that was significantly large has gotten me to a happier place.

I know I talk a lot on this subject with life... But I feel that we cant have too many reminders to tell ourselves to go further and do more for yourselves..

Because truly, you only have one life.

Strength comes through pain..

Every devastation I went through brought me to another amazing part of my life..

I wish I could list it all out right here on my blog.. It would be awful to bring all that out again though. It is history.

I hope to be that success story one day..

I have had many scary, tragic, and heartbreaking events..

And since we have no control over the bad..

and there is one life that is offered to you..

Don't waste it being unhappy.

I have a great sweet tooth right now....!!

Look what I made on Memorial Day...

Easy and delicious..

Strawberries, Blueberries,Blackberries (I also like to put raspberries and golden raspberries in it) Cool Whip, and Angel food cake.. Allow the cool whip to be not frozen..just cold. Mix well and serve.. Have loved this for years.