"Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about" - Unknown
"Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away"
"It is better to be hated for what you are, then to be loved for something you are not." - Andre Gide
"Never tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon." - Unknown
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"I've always said that one night, I'm going to find myself in some field somewhere, I'm standing on grass, and it's raining, and I'm with the person I love, and I know I'm at the very point I've been dreaming of getting to." - Drew Barrymore
This year I plan on doing more of what I feel is my 'calling' - studying harder, volunteering more, listening, keeping an open mind, being true to who I am and where I'm going, simply put - living and loving it. Hopefully inspire a few people along the way! - Dana
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July 11, 2007 - Bday is almost here. I'm pretty excited about this one! Life is going very well. Was off to a rough start this year. Growth I suppose. But now things seem calmer, I seem more confident. I am not so caught up in looking for 'the answer'. I am not dwelling...I am more aware of myself. I like me. I'm getting back to me. I am always me, but I think so much was going on, school, life, etc. But now I am handling it all better. Life is good. Dana is good! :-) Job is good, some new things are happening though, might be starting a new career soon...traveling more, etc. :-) I need to update this thing more often or switch it over to the new version. We'll see.
Jan. 11, 2007 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is going to be a year of growth and changes and I am excited and sad, but change is good right? Classes start up again next week and I am excited about that. Excited about yoga too. And I am signing up to teach an ATC class and trying to work with the post office to promote letter writing! :-)
October 30, 2006 - Well..the job is going good. I really like it, I feel a lot more settled in now. Other things in life seem to be falling into place, the tears about life in general have slowed way down, which I am truly thankful for! Things appear a bit clearer now for some reason. I am not sure what the future holds for me or where I will be this time next year, but I am hoping and kinda have a feeling that next year will be a lot better than this year. This year was a year full of so many changes, big life changing events. And I am hoping next year I can embrace all the things I have learned and get back on track! :-) I have posted a few new pics, I love taking pictures and plan on going around next weekend and capturing fall. :-) I submitted an article/short reader review to the Sun Magazine. Which is a wonderful magazine. I hope I hear back from them! I am on a break from classes and will start up again in Jan. I need to figure out what I want to take! :-)
August 26, 2006 - LOVING the new job. The people are so amazing. Life is really starting to flow together. I am loving it. Classes started this week, I only have one class twice a week, the first 8 weeks (til mid oct.) then the class I was going to take the second 8 weeks was cancelled, but that is ok, another class down in 8 weeks, then a little break and just in time for the holiday's! so i am ok with it! :-) I am keeping super busy, but doing ok...Work is so busy yet so fun, I have time away from desk, I have a work study at an asst. Who is so funny and cool! Other things going on, but I'll leave that for another day. I posted a few new pics for those of you who actually still read this (if anyone!) there are new pics of TN from a couple of weeks ago. If you find yourself reading this, I hope all is well with you and maybe you find time to let me know you have been here?! :-) Guestbook, email, etc.
August 2, 2006 - Well just a quick update for those few that might actually read this! I have accepted a new job! After a few interviews and lots of positive responses, I have made my decision. I actually will stay with the same "company" I am at now, but move to the Fine Arts dept. (I AM SOOO SUPER EXCITED). I'd love to shout it to the world, well really just a couple of people, I know they would be excited for me! :-) The interview went so amazingly. I can't describe it. More money, better location, great people. I think this is one of many positive steps happening in my life. I am ready for the growth and welcome the change. Life is happening all around me and this is one aspect that I am very excited about. Interviewed last night, accepted the position today! :-) More to come....
June 28, 2006 - Well seems like a lot has gone on, yet not a lot to talk about! I have been looking for a new job, I want a little more work and to work for a non profit would be ideal. I have been submitting applications to non profits. So we will see. I had an interview and was offered a job with the Salvation Army working with donations, etc. but I just didn't get that "right" feeling. So I turned them down. I had another interview with the Kidney Foundation. And I am pretty excited about it! I liked the professionalism, the people, etc. I should know by next Friday if I get a second interview! They had a lot of applicants so I am not holding my breath. But we'll see! Just traded my truck in on an Escape...The "Road tripper" as I call it. Should be comfy and get better mpg. Other than that I am surviving. I like the fact that I decided against the first job offer that came along. I made a decision on my own and I feel good about it. I feel sort of an awakening. Life in general is never just about a yes or a no or a right or a wrong decision. It's about all sorts of decisions and chosing to say no to one of the options is a decision. Did that make sense?! I feel a bit more confident about other decisions in general. I will try to add more before another month goes by....I added a few new pictures to the link above. Wow can you believe someone will be having a birthday in about 2 weeks!? YAY me! :-) Another year older, another year wiser right?!
5-02-06 - Well... April 26, 2006 will be a day I always remember. My father lost his battle with cancer on this day. Although one can never be prepared for this...I feel somwhat at peace with it all. I know he is not suffering and that makes me happy....The sadness only creeps in when I think of the future and what my father will not be a part of... If I ever have children...future father days'....when I finally go after my pilots license, etc. I want to live life to the fullest, I want to embrace it, but I guess we can't be truly happy without having some sad moments in our lives to encourage us. We all have regrets but we can't let them eat at us forever or hold us back from our dreams right? I can't really say anymore than I have said the past few entries
04/25/06 - Ever cry so much you thought you didn't have any tears left, only to realize this was just the start of the crying? I have been there a couple of times in my life and I believe I am there again. I don't look forward to times like these, yet they are necessary aren't they (for continued growth)? Life keeps moving all around us dispite these times doesn't it? It never just stops and allows you breath and deal with one issue at a time. Maybe that is a good thing though. Maybe it is a way to keep us living, instead of giving up, when it seems so easy to do so. I don't want to give up or give in. I want to keep living and accept what is about to happen and not rot from it, but grow instead. I have faith and need to embrace it right now and always. Seems like a lot is rushing inside me that needs to be dealt with, and I will deal with it. I also need to realize I am not alone, and not push away those that truly want to be by my side. I believe all negatives can be turned into a positive. They have to be don't they? Life is ever changing and to change is to grow. I can do this...I realize I can't do this alone, but I can do this. Who says we always have to be alone? We don't. We are put on this planet with others for a reason. We are given emotions for a reason. Embrace them right?
02/24/06 - I replied to a post on a website & a woman said my 'quote' inspired her & she was going to use it at the end of her emails. Now THAT is inspiring! Here's what I said: "I will take this risk; whether it works out or not, I will still love me" - Dana