Tuesday, July 1, 2014

On Life

The first half of this year was a tough one for me.  I haven't shared all of the details but some of the lowlights include the death of my mother, a less-than-ideal oral surgery that required a follow-up procedure, and the elimination of my job at work.  Oh, and while this was going on, I suffered a micro-fracture in my right foot that took running-to-maintain-my-sanity completely out of the equation.

I'm happy to say that while I don't know exactly what the second half of the year will bring, I do know that it's off to a good start. Today is the first day of my new job as a freelancer as part of a new business initiative at at work.  Yesterday was the first day of my month-long summer class at UNM. I have the first of my final two (fingers crossed) appointments to finally finish the work in my mouth scheduled a few weeks out.  And I am actually registered for an event, albeit as a walker, for the first time this calendar year.

It's a humbling reminder that life is a journey.  Sometimes you have to hang in there and take every opportunity to add value in the very moment you are in as an investment in your future.  And have faith that things will eventually settle down and work out.

8 comments:

  1. Here's to the second half of the year!

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  2. Yes, here's to a good next 6 months (and the rest of life)!

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  3. Love your positive outlook! Hope the next 6 months (and longer) are great!!

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  4. Great attitude!!! I hope the 2nd half of 2014 will be much better for you!!

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  5. A positive outlook always helps. Here's to a better second half of the year that brings you incredible joy :)

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  6. I'm so glad that things are looking up for you. Sometimes it just seems that everything is going wrong so it's nice to hear when it turns around. Good luck with the new job.

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  7. Gosh, I hope the second half of 2014 is better for you!

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