Wednesday Thoughts

I'm taking a quick lunch break and thought I would blog a little bit. The weather has been gorgeous here lately. I'm loving the time change because after work I have a couple hours of light. I'm not a scary old winter vampire anymore. I feel so much more motivated to do things when it is light outside too. Last night I watched American Idol and then went to the grocery store! We all know how much I despise grocery shopping too. I guess I have a little Spring in my step now! I could never do that in the middle of winter. By 6pm I am in my comfy cozies trying to stay warm for the night.

My family is all in NYC right now. My Mom has her appointment at Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital tomorrow. Please send us good thoughts and prayers. I hope they have something positive to offer because they are the #1 cancer hospital in the US. My sister, Kyleigh, and my Mom arrived in NJ a few days ago to visit with some old friends. Last night my Mom and Ky were surrounded by our dearest friends in NJ. I am so happy they could be surrounded by friendship, familiar faces, and fond memories at this time. I wish I could have been there. I need to make a trip back to NJ. I haven't been back since high school graduation. I imagine things have really changed.

This time of year usually brings back memories and emotion because tomorrow is the anniversary of a few of my friends passing away. In 1999 they were killed by a drunk driver. You can check out the website dedicated to them here. It is strange because when I look at their faces now, they look so young. I have grown into a young adult since their death. I was closest with Shana, who honestly loved life...so care-free and full of energy. Their court case received national attention and was presented on CourtTV. I believe the drunk driver who killed them is one of the first people to receive multiple 2nd degree murder charges.

I am in a reflective mood right now, but I think it is good to look around at what you have and make the adjustments in life you want to see. I think this is what we all strive for, but our everyday lives overshadow the things that were once so important to us. I'm trying to find balance in it all right now.