"This" meaning: so crazy, stressed-ish, financially strapped (strapped like in a straight jacket that's 2 sizes too small strapped), my house not clean the way I like it, just down right so chaotic feeling at times that I can't seem to remember even the simplest of things.
It has gotten to the point that I wonder, was my life ever actually the way I thought it was? Was my house really that clean? Did I really remember stuff for more than 30 seconds? Did I ever really have a dollar to spare? Did I really make time to read a book? Or call my friends and sisters?
And you know what I've decided?
Maybe it was. Maybe that was my normal life, but it's not now.
But it just doesn't really matter now, now does it?
Maybe now I'm the girl who has to write everything down. Maybe I'm the girl who will be remembered as the frugal queen. Maybe I'm the girl who doesn't get the 'dream clean' done as often as she would like. Maybe I'm the friend and sister that doesn't chat as often as she would love to.
And that's okay.
Maybe I'm the girl who's happy anyway. Maybe I'm the girl who may struggle from time to time, but ends the day with a smile on her face.
Time to stop worrying about that 'golden ticket', about what was and what might have been and get on living (and lovin') the life I have.
Cuz really, it's a pretty good one.
After all, I am 'knee deep and lovin' it', right?
Cheers.
Here's to the 'New Normal'!
p.s.
I'm gonna rock the 'New Normal'.
Just watch me.
I'm gonna rock the 'New Normal'.
Just watch me.
9 comments:
Here's to all our "New Normal's" - may the force be with us. Thanks - you put things right into perspective:)
Welcome to getting old. I know you will rock this new normal.
PS I know just what you mean. I need to embrace my new normal also. Thanks for the good idea.
New normal is so "in" this season. lets rock it together. :)
If you are really going to rock this new normal thing, first things first. We need to get you a killer theme song....
Who's that girl?---It's Mary Ann!
I dunno, we will figure out the deets later. But that way we can hum it all the time and sing to ourselves. Maybe even make up a dance routine. Yeah, that's the plan.
I heart the normal you and I heart the new normal you. You are amazing. And I'm calling you this week because I miss your face.
I have come to realize (unwillingly mind you) that with every change whether volutarily or unvountarily in life there needs to be a "New Normal" found. And try as I might I cannot fight it no matter how hard I try. So As a wise man once said "Come what may and love it". I really need to get that saying some where I can see it oft to remind me.
P.S. You are doing awesome with your New Normal.
Congrats on your new calling. You will be an amazing YW pres. Good luck with your 'New Normal". You will rock it for sure!
So thinking about you.
I have had these thoughts so often and have come to the conclusion (and am still trying to accept and believe it) that whatever you are doing in life at the time is your "normal" and that normal changes all the time. I guess the trick is to enjoy each phase of normal which can be hard, especially when those normal times are also challenging times.
Wow...well said. You explained exactly what I've been feeling! Thanks!!!
kelli
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