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Smiling Girl"Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think.  Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called.  ~A.A. Milne

Anticipation is the key word for me right now. 

My beloved little sister in law is getting married in a little over a week.  She asked my daughters and me to be in the wedding, so we’re going through all kinds of last minute preparations, feeling exceptionally girly.  Kind of strange for Tall One and myself, the tomboys.  (And I’m feeling a tad insecure, being 38 and standing up with a group of 20-something cuties!  But I did request the bride give me a hot young groomsman, lol.)  Seeing my daughters in their gorgeous dresses makes this Momma’s heart nearly burst with pride.  How did I ever make people so beautiful?  But most of my happiness here is the anticipation of the bride’s happiness. I love her and she deserves a day to cherish forever.

Vacation is coming up right afterwards.  I get my husband to myself, up in the beautiful mountains of Gatlinburg.  I am having internet withdrawal jitters, but I can’t wait for the quiet.  We’re going back to a place we know well, and I’m very much looking forward to the view.  It always brings me calm.  Just thinking about that view is soothing me now.  I’m getting more days of calm leading up to the vacation than the number of days I’ll be gone!

Changes are coming in my work life.  I have no idea exactly what, so I can’t share much with you yet.  But the anticipation of the change is good.  I’m restructuring myself and it needed to be done.  Something new to learn revs me right up!  (And Rich, I read the book, and I DID move my own cheese.  If my cheese is missing, it was probably me.)

My happiness comes from heading towards the things that I think will bring me happiness.  I know that there is good in having.  There’s also good in “getting”. 

Our only security is our ability to change.  ~John Lilly

We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.  ~Harrison Ford

You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea.  ~Pablo Picasso

Comments (31)

Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

Irina - I have always been one to change things just to challenge myself.  Makes me pay more attention!

Mom - You will most certainly see.  I'll send you an invitation to a whopping big photo album, OK?  I LOVE email, I LOVE pictures and I LOVE that they both let me share with good friends.

Missy - I do, too!  Yes, part of that was the Shhh!   It's still somewhat Shh, but I'll give full details later.  You know I will!

Jul 12, 2007 03:53 AM
Stacy and Jackie Jones
The Jones Team - Katy, TX
Houston/Katy Realtors

I learned a while back to embrace change....it's going to happen anyway.  Now if I could just learn to perfect that attitude I'll be fine! :)  Have a great time....we'll miss you and your words of wisdom.

Jul 12, 2007 04:17 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Well, have fun at the wedding...empty your mind on vacation....and did I ever tell you I HATE change? But (but defeats everything I just said) I keep changing..it's inevitable...for me to be better at something, learn something..good luck in whatever you do.
Jul 12, 2007 04:48 AM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

Stacy - If change doesn't happen, I usually change something myself.  Otherwise I feel stagnant.  Change is energizing!  Today, for instance, I'm working on my back porch.  It's so gorgeous out here that it's nearly distracting, but it gives me a new view.

Sally - Change brings good things, too!  I still have a week or so until everything, right now I'm just enjoying the idea of it all.  Don't be afraid of changes, just look for the good in them.

Jul 12, 2007 05:07 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

That's why I said..."but" 

I hope your story will be a grand one!  I'm looking forward to that!

Jul 12, 2007 05:11 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Sarah.... this is awesome. I didn't read any of the comments this time, so I hope I don't repeat anything. But I am heading out the door. ;o)

But this is great....  and doing this with your daughters, seeing them grow up. Now, on some other notes. I can't make it, so I can't fill in the groomsman thing, sorry.  ;o)   And you are how old?  can't be.,.  ;o)  

Seriously though, enjoy this time. And a fyi, Tom Burris who is here on AR, from Texas, will be out in Gatlinburg in a week or so. You should look him up and find out when. How cool would that be, 2 people from AR on the same vacation.

jeff belonger

Jul 12, 2007 06:35 AM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL
Hmmm, a cliff hanger of a post with lots of anticipation! I'm glad you'll be on vacation while I'll be busy moving! I won't have much to catch up on! Looking foward to seeing how things turn out!
Jul 12, 2007 06:38 AM
No Longer Active
Real Estate - Fallon, MT
Hey Sarah... You got a whole lot going on in your head... My understanding is the Internet thing is temporary and I'm at a loss concerning the work related anticipation.  When you initially sought pros & cons for a tough decision I thought sure you were considering #3.
Jul 12, 2007 07:26 AM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

Sally - I'll give you the best stories I can!  With pictures!!

Jeff - Hot groomsman is covered, I may even get TWO, lol!  Yes, I'm 38 and OF COURSE I can be, I AM.

Lysa - It will give me lots of stuff to talk about, won't it?  Not like I'm ever at a loss for words ...

Dan - I knew you would get it.  I'll tell you how it goes.

Jul 12, 2007 07:31 AM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Sarah,

I'm sooo excited for you! change is good, refreshing and challenging at the same time! You will be busy with the wedding, then vacation enjoy yourself, we will miss your smiling face around here. :)

Jul 12, 2007 07:42 AM
Fran Gatti
RE/MAX Integrity - Medford, OR
Managing Principal Broker - RE/MAX Integrity

Relax, have fun, savor the view, enjoy the love, come back refreshed.

Fran

Jul 12, 2007 09:37 AM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
You made such beautiful children because you are beautiful yourself!!  They are lucky to have you for their mom.  I want to see tons of pictures of the wedding!  Our daughter is getting married in October and we are still in the planning stages...I need some good ideas :)  She is your age...her maid of honor is halfway between Kim's and my age....she was telling me at the 'engagement party' how shw was going to feel so uncomfortable with all the younger girls at the wedding...so see age is just a state of mind!  Oh to me 38 again :)  And enjoy those girls while they are young soon you will be planning their weddings!
Jul 12, 2007 10:38 AM
Peggy Edwards
Future Home Realty - Westchase, FL
REALTOR - Green Designation, e-PRO, Tampa Bay, FL
Sarah, you are a breath of fresh air.  Embrace your kids, your life, your husband, and whatever change is in the works.  Cream always rises to the top!
Jul 12, 2007 12:17 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Sarah - have a great vacation and enjoy the wedding - those are such special times - Looking forward to hearing about Shhhhhhhh! You are one busy woman. :-)
Jul 12, 2007 03:03 PM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
Sarah... I have my own anticipation working this week. :)
Jul 12, 2007 03:51 PM
Steve Conklin - Iroquois County IL, Realtor®
none - Danforth, IL

Sarah,
I hope you enjoy both the wedding and the vacation :)

I am also looking forward to hearing about the new change coming up. My wife and I are also seriously thinking about making some changes. I don't mind saying...we are looking into starting an animal shelter in our county. There isn't one right now, but there should be! :)

 

Jul 12, 2007 04:16 PM
Art Blanchet
On the Outside Lookin' In - Sebastian, FL
Stranger in a Warm Land

Camel - north end and south end look the sameI like the way you anticipate your vacation - it does extend it.  You know where you are going and you anticipate what it gives you.  You get to live it twice.

I'm reminded - in an odd way - of when I was Cargo Officer on an LNG ship running between Louisiana and Algeria.  I wanted to make up a T-shirt that said: 

                            Arzew, Algeria - Getting there is Half the Fun.  And So Is Leaving.

That place was no fun whatsoever - hope you have tons where you're going!

Jul 12, 2007 04:22 PM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

Suzanne - Change is good!  I'll have my computer with me, and I am QUITE the internet addict!  If I can pick up a signal ... you may not even know I'm gone.  :o)

Fran - I'll share the view with you when I can.  Hopefully it'll refresh you, too!

Mary - I'll have to check with the bride and see if she'll let me share, I don't know how she feels about blogging.  (And I don't think she reads this ... hmm.)  Hopefully I can at least get SOME photos in here!  I'm not worried too much about the age difference, I'm kind of hyper and most people assume I'm younger anyway!  

Peggy - :o)  I really appreciate the vote of confidence!

Cyndee - I wish I could spill ALL about the shhh but I'm nice.  I'll let you know about the changes and leave the reasons why behind!  

Jeff - Can you imagine the jealousy around here if I was telling 'em all I'm meeting Tool Boy and family tomorrow?!  Nope, I just can't do that to them.  They'll have to wait for my post.  And you KNOW there will be a post!!  

Steve - Oooh!!  We need to talk about that!!  We're building a new one here, but I'm not involved in it.  I know how our current one works from my volunteer time -- and I think I'll go up there today because I have thoughts about a post, how drug crimes impact animals.  Stuff most people don't think about.  Anyway, I've also toured the Knoxville, TN shelter and have tons of pictures of that.  I'll share them if you want to see them.  My Mom is the Human Resources Director in Knox County and she got me a tour, it's just AMAZING.  If you want pics or want to talk, just LET ME KNOW.  

Art - I hope I do, too.  We don't have many plans, I just want to hit the aquarium and stick my feet in a creek.  It's QUIET there ... and we'll have no kids or pets with us.  ... it might just drive me insane.

Jul 12, 2007 10:00 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Still one of the best writer's I've seen on here, I guess that comes from writing with your heart.  As Sheryl Crow once sang, "A Change Will Do You Good."  You'll be fine.
Jul 13, 2007 02:42 AM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV
Jason, you sure?  Sometimes I'm not.  And you're far too kind to me.  Look who's the suck up now?  ;o)
Jul 13, 2007 05:01 AM