things that are awesome lately, part 2
A continuation from things that are awesome lately, part 1 (more tech/geeky stuff)… this is my list of things that are awesome lately, in a more personal realm:
- Being honest… both with myself and others. Recently I had to get up the guts to come clean about a little crush I was having on a good friend, and the whole process made me really look at different areas of my relationship(s), where it was so easy for me to be aloof or coy, instead of being brave enough to actually say what I want. Funny, that fear thing. ;) A nice reminder to face it head on and speak your truth. Pretty silly how easy it is when it’s all said & done. And helps clear up the situation to make room for more REAL TALK. Plus, I have to say it all just reminded me to listen to that I *do* want a relationship (meaning, stop saying I don’t care or am too busy, etc), and kind of got me re-excited about meeting someone who is super awesome. Bring it on… surprise me, 2010!
- Hot showers. Many of you know my obsession with my shower, but seriously, I love it so much I WANT TO MARRY IT! Some hot showers are downright healing. Thank frickin’ jeebus for hot showers.
- Loving the refreshed feeling I’m having after my relaxing holiday staycation.
- How good I’m feeling in my body. I even had a dream about it last night. It’s nice to feel good in your own body, ya know? I definitely wasn’t feeling this way prior to my staycation. It’s all related!
- Realizing that a major KEY to my peace of mind is having a clean, organized house. Every morning I wake up to a clean house is 100x better than waking up to a messy house.
- Reconnecting with old friends on Facebook. First loves, BFFs from 10 & 20 years ago (who have 3 kids now). The internets are amazing.
- My new office, and the fact that it’s way easier for people to come visit me here vs. the old space. Before people had to do a complicated intercom system or call/text me when they were outside and I had to go down and get them… which was necessary security wise, but still, annoying. Here, the door is open during daytime hours and people can come right up!
- Growing older. I mean, not that it’s SO awesome, haha – I could do without some things that are happening! :p – but there are parts of it that are really, truly wonderful. Like, I know who I am so much better than I ever have (I would never go back to my 20’s for this reason alone). I love myself for who I am, and have less shame, guilt and embarrassment (all horrible feelings). I know how to listen to my body better than ever before. I know how to be more patient with myself when I’m sick, or feeling down. I know how to spot good friends, and who to let go, or not spend time around, because we’re simply not a healthy match. I have so many dear friends who have hit the big 4-0 lately, and they’re all so young and awesome! It’s awesome to see where they are in their lives. I love the idea that we all get to grow old together… like one big happy family. :) I get to see laugh lines appear, from all of us laughing so hard, so many late nights together… making memories we’ll never forget. I get to see gray hairs come in (and watch myself get so turned on by salt & pepper men). I love seeing friends magically find love, and experience the joys & challenges of parenthood. Life is really so amazing, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have such an loving, supportive community around me to share it with. <3
Did any of this hit home for you? What is awesome in your life lately?
Willo O'Brien published this at 2:39 pm in: I am woman hear me roar, day in the life :: Tags: thingsthatareawesome
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I agree Willo! Great post.
HONESTY…is absolutely fundamental and the foundation for personal freedom. The ‘bag of rocks’ we carry when we harbor feelings and live with lies is horrible. Its amazing how being direct, and respectfully, honest with others AND ourselves leads to so many awesome things. I’ve opened up and let go of a bunch of stuff I was carrying around and its made breathing so much easier.
FEELING GOOD IN YOUR OWN BODY – I’m not there yet. Being a photographer I deal with other people’s insecurities all the time. Though I see the beauty in others that extends beyond their appearance and I usually, though temporarily, get them to embrace the rock star within…it doesn’t last. I also negatively judge myself (men do it too actually) and beat myself down for ridiculous reasons. How many Clooney’s and Pitt’s can the world afford? :-) Bottom line..that is a huge goal for both my wife and I and hats off to you for being stoked on your own damn self!
RECONNECTING – Totes!! It rocks. Facebook is so awesome for that reason. Making new friends through Twitter and Facebook is great too…but it is so cool to see and hear from old buddies, girlfriends, etc. Sweet. One other thought is some of those we reconnect with come with baggage….so its pretty cool to forgive past transgressions and just say WTF?!! – great to hear from you.
HOT SHOWERS – I swear it is total therapy. My wife is constantly busting my chops because I love them and take too long. An admission of guilt. I may be the only dude though.
GROWING OLD – Funny…this used to bum and stress me out. I’m 42 now. I feel the same but I move a bit slower. One of my greatest fears relative to aging came true…say good-bye to the Chris Isaak quaff of hair I used to sport – I’m a bald dude now!! Here’s the thing…I LOVE IT! So many parts of getting old that scared me have turned out to be a gift. Its really not a big deal.
Aging and ‘getting old’ doesn’t mean you have to shuffle around in slippers muttering to yourself. I still wear Vans and ride my skateboards. I play my guitar and desperately want to get back to drums. I feel 16 on the inside and I don’t think that means I’m some loser trying to recapture my youth.
We have a mortgage and pay or bills on-time. We give to charity and volunteer. We’re good neighbors and respectful of diversity and other people’s opinions and choices. In my mind…that is what it should mean to be a grown up…not whether or not I can’t stop buying surfer t-shirts and wish I was Lee Clow (http://www.fastcompany.com/100/2009/lee-clow).
Aging is a phenomenon of the body, not the mind or spirit. Be young at heart. Be honest and do the right thing. Tread lightly. Its all good!
Keep up the great blog work and good luck with your business. Speaking of T-Shirts, time I ordered a few WilloToons T’s for my household..they are awesome!
Rock on!
steve
You really are a beautiful, sexy, smart, creative, fun, stylish, type of woman. We’ve never even met and I can tell. If only someone just like you happened to live down the street from me……
Good luck with everything this year,
Joe.
Aww, thank you, Joe! That is very sweet… I appreciate your taking the time to say that. :)
Also, Steve, just realizing I replied back to you directly, but wanted to publicly say I loved your awesome reply! I love heartfelt comments.