I Am Becoming...

Think back to when you were 5 years old. Have you become or accomplished more than what you imagined? Or have you not yet reached your goal(s)?

What about age 10? Age 15? Age 20 (if you're that age or older)?

Our goals change with our age, wisdom, and experience.

At age 5 or 10 - I was so shy that I didn't think I would become anything. LOL. I certainly didn't think I would become an executive or a CEO or a writer, director or producer.

I definitely didn't think I'd travel the world.

I didn't think I'd have so many amazing friends and such close loving family members.

I didn't think I'd move more than 30 times in my life - and live in 8 different states (2 of them 3 separate times).

The one thing I can say is I always thought I would be a mom. But I didn't realize my son would be so incredibly amazing. <3 span="">

By age 15, I was beginning to learn I was a leader. I excelled in math and logic so I decided to major in Computer Science in college (age 16). I started writing and producing at Michigan State University, not knowing that would launch my future career and purpose. I also successfully marketed the school-wide event that I produced, unknowingly launching my future PR career.

At age 20, I became a flight attendant - so the traveling had begun.

Even after an amazing career with some of the top companies and people in the world, I have still not fully realized all that God has designed me to be.

I am still becoming...

 

I will continue to grow, learn, accomplish and become...until I die.

 

Who have you become? Have you arrived? If not, who are you becoming? As long as there is life, we still have a chance to become.

 

Constantly Thinking and Becoming...

Getting Past the Butterfly Stage

Many people are under the mistaken impression that mutual love and affection either wanes or doesn't exist beyond the butterfly stage. That is absolutely untrue.

I have been in relationships for years - both with friends and romantic interests - where my affection, admiration and love for them is just as strong as it was when we first met. In some cases it's even stronger because I've had a chance to observe them as they handle challenging situations with wisdom, integrity and compassion.

The man who currently has my heart has demonstrated his strong character and integrity time and time again. My affection and admiration for him has already surpassed the butterfly stage. I've dealt with him at his best and at his worst. His character hasn't changed even in the most difficult of circumstances. Fortunately, the feelings are wonderfully mutual.

Butterfly feelings flit away. Butterflies enjoy the nectar then move on to the next flower. I've been involved with those men (and fair weather friends), as well. I've also probably been that butterfly myself, at times. Not anymore, though.

I'm attracting people with the kind of character you want to enjoy for a lifetime.

True love, admiration, and respect lasts forever.

Constantly Thinking...

Top Ten Things I Miss

These are the top ten things I'm missing today. It is interesting that so many of my friends and loved ones have shared that they're missing the same things...

1) The sound of my mother's voice...and her infectious laughter
 
2) My father's brilliance, sense of humor and charm

3) Hearing "Good morning, baby" from the love of my life

4) My Aunt Trudie's unconditional love and never-ending wisdom

5) Living near family and close friends

6) The freedom of being a young adult, without all the pressures of life

7) Unforgettable, firework-inducing, leg-buckling kisses

8) Being married

9) Rocking my infant son to sleep

10) The butterflies that come from being in love


And yet, I'm happier, more hopeful, and more determined than I've been in a long time.  Life is presenting beauty again and I'm embracing it. I gladly live in the present. I remember the past fondly. I look forward to the future. I am happy and content in my here and now.

Constantly Thinking...