Hiiii out there! Just going to jump right into it here - today is the 11 year anniversary of my mom's passing. A somber day yes I know - but why does it have to be now? Please don't take this as insensitive by any means; just my reflection of my grief at this point in life. The older I've gotten the more I've begun to realize death is unavoidable. Yes, that may be obvious to some - but as it starts to happen around you (more frequently as the years go by) you start to gain a different perspective. For me, the main take away has been living out that person's spirit. I try to put myself in my Mom's shoes - what would she really want for me in my life? How would she want me to live today? She actually shared this with me once (unknowingly) that at her funeral she wanted kazoos instead of tears. You heard me right folks, kazoos. She didn't want anyone being sad over her, but rather to celebrate her life and her spirit - with bad music. I try my darndest to live this out every day (minus the kazoos) - so in special honor of her today, I made a list of things that make me happy.
Things that make me HAPPY (you know I love lists):
- Bahamian music
- Salsa dancing
- Sand in between my toes
- Sunshine beating down on my shoulders
- Finding an awesome deal
- Getting dolled up and fancy
- A delicious glass of wine
- A warm blanket
- Visiting with a friend
- Feeling sexy
- A sweaty work-out
- Making a fresh meal from scratch
- Tending to my garden
- Spontaneous adventures
- Writing
All of us deserve to be happy - most of the time, not just some of the time. This year, in remembrance of my Mom and all of the people that were too good to leave us too soon - I am remembering all the things that make me happy - and doing them ASAP. Because that's how she would have wanted it - and that's how she was and always will be in my heart. :)
xoxo,
- AM
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