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Summer Breezes
Summer is always filled with adventure of some kind. I always start out by thinking of it as my "down" time. My "me" time. A (paid) break away from the classroom. A time for my kids to take a long trip away with their dad (already home, safe and sound). Time for a bit of leisure and time for my hobbies. Maybe a few days here and there, just hangin' by the water, soaking in the sun....
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As it turns out, summer has been and will continue to be an adventure all right ~ and a costly one.
First my desktop pc crashed and burned. I've decided NOT to pay the $800 to get it fixed, but instead have my hard drive copied onto disk for $99. As much as they can fit onto it for that price, anyway...
Then my car broke down. I found out Friday that it will cost about $1,200 to have it fixed. I've looked into trading it in, but I still owe so much on it that it makes no sense to even consider doing that for more than five minutes. I've had to cancel my trip to Maine with the girls and drain my savings account to a meager existence. .
THEN my camera started acting up again ~ just in time for the 4th of July, of course. I was so excited (and READY, dammit!) to attempt some half way decent fireworks shots, then I find those same distorted zig zaggy lines I started seeing a couple months ago (they were gone again yesterday, btw... ::sigh::).
So what might seem like a rant to most of you reading this, is actually more of a thing. Just a "thing" I'm going through ~ making life a little more challenging in some ways right now.
But what I really want to share is how little any of this really matters. Not only is there a flip side to each of these situations, there is also something much more powerful and extraordinary than any financial pitfall I have fillingmy plate.
My girls are happy. I am happy. We are all healthy. Thankful by day and comfortable by night as we sleep. I'm finding new and creative ways to (hopefully) earn more money. I feel the warmth of love and the fulfillment of peace in all that I do and all that I face each and every day because of the presence of family and friends and loved ones by my side.
Summer breezes ~ take me away.
Enjoy yours, if you are able.
Peace,
Chelle
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And you say I'm the inspiring one...You dear friend are the epitome of the word. Your growth and acceptance is awe inspiring. As I've always said life will almost always be unfair, we even up the odds with love. Your love of life is shining brighter than ever dear one. (Hugs)Indigo
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i would say you know your priorities!! it's so wonderful to be happy and at peace.
gina -
We've already talked but I feel I should comment.
Consider it done! ; )
Love ya,
Nance
7/14/08 11:14 PM