It's Five Minute Friday when I link up with The Gypsy Mama . We receive a one word writing prompt and get to write for five minutes flat. Our word for this week is WRITE . GO I love to write.  I can trace it all the way back to elementary school.  I loved to read so writing just seemed to be the natural extension.  I had the opportunity to go to a creative writing class during the summer after fifth grade.  Each day we wrote stories and shared them in front of the class.  Mr. Yocum would critique us.  I discovered that I loved it ... I began to journa…

Life is a journey.  But much too often I find myself on autopilot.  I'm checking off items on my to-do list but not taking the time to stop and enjoy the moments. To-do list: Exercise on treadmill Drink lots of water Stretch Free weights Morning quiet time Writing Get ready for work and get there on time I want to get back in great shape. You see, I know what it feels like: to have lots of energy to have clothes that fit well  to get dressed once and not have to go back to the closet and change after catching a glimpse in the mirror to not focus so much on fo…

Be thankful.  Maybe you are going through difficult circumstances right now. Maybe your life isn't turning out the way you planned.  I've learned that despite challenges, choosing to be thankful is the best way to live. Each day you have a choice to make.  Will you dwell on what's wrong or will you look for what's right and good?  This doesn't mean you should ignore the issues that need resolving.  But I can tell you from personal experience that when I choose to be on the lookout for those every day blessings, my day is so much bet…