wow...

I almost forgot how to post to my own blog!  Which obviously has not been much of a priority.  Funny how life changes and takes over.  Then hopefully there comes a time when you can get back on track.  I think I'm kind of getting there.  Not sure.  We'll see.  But another winter is upon us and with it the holiday season.  May we all be blessed with good things :)

PS: Thanks Sam, for reminding me of my blog!

change

In general, change is good. That doesn't mean it's easy. I don't believe in regrets, no matter how difficult the situation may be, because I've met wonderful people along the way. Besides, we can only do the best as we can as we know it at the time. It's easy to say I should have.... you should have... after the fact. So we take it day by day and hope for the best.

time

Wow... I almost forgot I even had a blog! Funny that my last post said that I was looking to get back into this and look how long it's been. Since then, I have lost a job, relocated to a new area and have been in transition. Interesting word. I have not written at all since the move and only started looking onto Improv groups about a week ago. Anyway, we'll see if I'll be back on here anytime soon again. Just thought to say hello to anyone who is still here that I used to be in touch with. Hope all is well :)

hello....

Is anyone out there? Just sitting here with a couple of friends and I was wondering if anyone still checks in or not. Considering to get back into the blogging world... we'll see. Hope everyone is well.

back to work

And they say, "Back to School." How about, "Back to Work!" Not that summers slow down as much anymore at my job as they used to years ago... but normally that's the time when people are off work more often and the days are longer and the sunlight inspires you in different ways.... beach/pool, road trips, street fairs, skydiving... what have you. Now Fall is around the corner which only means that soon it will be winter. I can feel my seasonal depression s l o w l y creeping up to the edge. Not looking forward to my yearly upper respiratory infection and all that comes with it. Not looking forward to leaving work in the darkest of sky. Not looking forward to it being a major process to motivate myself to do anything but lay on the couch. Not looking forward to our department's hectic season now until after the New Year.

Thankfully, I have my adorable Mio (remember him? my shih-tzu?... remember me?!) who is always so happy to see me when I get home! What would I have done without him?

I hope you are all well. Maybe I'll get back on the blog track. We'll see. Take care :)

babies

Hi... it's been awhile and I hope everyone is doing well.

At work, we are gearing up for March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica). This is the biggest fundraising event for March of Dimes. Please check out my personal website at http://www.marchforbabies.org/lgagliardi for more info and to help me reach my goal.

Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

nothing

I really don't have much to say right now. Just thought to say hello. Hope everybody is doing well. I just picked up my Reach for the Stars quote book and found an appropriate quote. Well... it has the word "nothing" in it and I have nothing to share - appropriate enough for me!

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces towards change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is stregnth undefeatable ~ Helen Keller

My face is towards change alright, still don't have anything else to say though. Maybe you can tell me something new going on with you :)

holidays

So much for health/wellness. Let's just not go there. Instead I wish you all Happy Holidays!! Enjoy this special time of year with family and friends. Create special moments. Smile. Laugh. Love.

reach for the stars

I received a little book of quotes called, "Reach for the Stars" compiled by Janet Terban Morris. From time to time, I will share quotes from the booklet. May it inspire and/or assist us. Best.

You gain stregth, courage and confidence

by every experience in which

you really stop

to look fear in the face.

~Eleanor Roosevelt

quote & comment

If civilization is to survive

We must cultivate the science

Of human relationships-

Tha ability of all peoples,

Of all kinds,

To live together,

In the same world at peace.

~Franklin D. Roosevelt

At work we encourage diversity. This month we have all kind of activities going on in support of diversity. Once a week, quotes are distributed that are diversity related and I loved the one I received today and thought to share. If only the rest of the world would agree... maybe peace would then be possible. Live & let live.