Memories & Feelings

My memory has never been very commendable. In fact, more often than not I am incapable of randomly recounting details of even my most profound, "memorable" experiences...especially if they were more than a year ago. However, with a little prompting, I find that I can actually remember quite a lot, most specifically feelings. The absolute details about what happened and who was wearing what and what we did, well, that's a lost cause; on the contrary, feelings seem to surface with the smallest ounce of proposition. I've been feeling very nostalgic lately and I would actually venture to say that I miss home. Sidebar: Those who know me know that for me to say anything about "missing" anyone or anything, that's kind of a big deal. Anyway...I have been feeling that way lately and spent some time reading through old cards and emails. I was borderline overwhelmed (maybe I was just whelmed - 10 Things I Hate About You - Anyone? Anyone? Get it?). Anyway - It was very surprising to me that reading these things took me back to through the same feelings that I felt during those times. I'm not normally one to hold on to things and if I do, I don't go through them often, except to throw them away. It was a refreshing change to read through things from family, friends, people who are in my life and will be forever, and some people who are no longer a part of it. Regardless of my current relationship with the sender of a card or letter, I was able to (or forced to...however you want to see it) relive all of the emotions surrounding a given time and/or situation. For plenty of the cards I read, I could never tell you the circumstances surrounding them, what someone said or what someone did, but I most certainly remember how I feel during that time and as a result of their correspondence.

The point of all this - I was reminded of a quote, goes something like this: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

It's true. At least for me.

New Week Resolutions

It varies year to year whether or not I make resolutions. Sometimes I'm in the mood, sometimes I'm over it. This year I only made one resolution. New Year's Resolutions are hard! I admire the self control of people who can say they are doing (or not doing) any specific thing for an entire year - regardless if it is related to diet, exercise, or anything else for that matter. Do you know how long that is? It's a pretty long time. Although there are moments when time seems to fly by, usually by the time I get to December, I can't even remember January. That being said, I've decided that instead of New Year's Resolutions I am making New Week Resolutions. This past week my New Week Resolution was to only have one sweet a day - that may be a bowl of ice cream or it may be a bite sized candy bar - but it can only be one. You better believe I couldn't do that for a whole year, but I've managed the week. Besides, next week I can have all the sweets I want. I'm all about more timely gratification for my efforts and this is a great way to get it without nearly as much torture. Also, I'll get to make so many different resolutions so I feel like I'll be accomplishing much more.

It's All Relative, Part II

Last week with our sunny and 50 degree temperatures, 50 degrees was feeling pretty nice.

Yesterday with cloud cover, rain and anywhere from 6-36mph wind, 50 degrees still felt pretty darn cold.

I guess it really is all relative.

It's All Relative

Today is a sunny, beautiful 50 degree day. The past couple days have been similar. It's been great to see an influx of people outside running, playing sports, walking, and driving with their windows down. This has reaffirmed to me the idea of acclimation to new a new climate. I wore flip flops yesterday and loved every minute of. It is all relative. I'm convinced that for me, 50 is the new 70.