moments in time

Because sometimes you just have to live

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“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein

Tonight I ate about 1000 calories in Mexican food.  Yes, I’m watching my calories.  Yes, I’m trying to eat healthier so I can be around longer for my kids.  But sometimes you just have to live.

I began shopping online for a new laptop.  Mine is on the fritz and it’s been a while since I have made a large purchase.  I really don’t have the money for it.  But sometimes you just to live.

I e-mailed my assistant principal today about a change I’d like to make for next year.  I’m usually not the type to ask for things or even try to change the status quo.  But sometimes you just to live.

I’m drinking wine tonight even though I have to weigh-in for my fitness class tomorrow.  This, on top of my Mexican food, can not be good.  But sometimes you just to live.

It’s almost 11:30 pm on a school night.  I have to be up at 6 am at the latest in order to be ready for work tomorrow.  I’m drinking wine, eating pretzels, and watching reruns of “The Big Bang Theory”. I’m not even close to bed.  But sometimes you just to live.

We don’t have as much time as we think.  We can’t take anything with us.  Living a life where we are sad and wondering about everything doesn’t change anything.

And, sometimes you just have to live.

In case you missed it: My moments of joy this week

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During May I decided, at the urging of a friend, to come up with a list of ten accomplishments that I could complete during the month of May (see original post here).  One of my challenges is to take a picture everyday in order to document a moment I felt happy.  This will hopefully remind me that no matter how bad a day was, there was a moment of joy.

I have been posting the photos to instagram and twitter, but just in case you missed them, here are my pictures from the last five days.

May 1, 2013

It seems that as the boys get older, they get along less and less.  It was so awesome to actually get a picture of them sitting together happy and smiling (of course, it could have something to do with the donut and ice cream, but that’s beside the point).

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May 2, 2013

It was a beautiful day and we decided to eat lunch outside at school.  There are so many moments during the day that I **think** I hate my job, it was nice to be reminded that maybe, just maybe, I actually like what I do.

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May 3, 2013

Heading home from work on a Friday is always a moment to celebrate, but having it be gorgeous out makes it even better.

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May 4, 2013

My view on Saturday morning while having alone time with the little ones.  It was peaceful and serene and simply wonderful.  It’s moments like these I know I am on the right path.

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May 5, 201

Walking to the park with the family, we came across a yard that hadn’t been mowed in a long time.  Even at 32, I still make wishes on dandelions and even believe they may come true.

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