Just Breathe

It's been one of those weeks (OK, months) for me where it just seems like everything is insane and is moving in 800 different directions.  I usually don't like to complain too much (no one really cares anyway) but I figure if I put it out there for everyone to see then maybe they can relate and realize they are not alone in this craziness we call life. 

• Work has been going crazy (seriously, cra-zee) lately for both the hubs and I.  I try not to think about it because so many people out there are still looking for a job
• A lot of my friends are going through some tough issues right now and it makes me feel bad and stressed out for them because I wish I could help but I really can't.  All I can do is listen.  Sometimes that makes me feel useless.
• Family members are going through some tough times in health and wellness.
• The stonework project in my backyard has been going on for what seems like an eternity and its still not even close to completion.  I think the guy works like 30 minutes once a week.  (Good thing I haven't paid anything yet or we would be having a serious come to Jesus meeting with each other!)
• The state I live in just shot down the marriage amendment - which really just pisses me off, quite frankly.
• I had to get a refund on my Eddie Vedder solo concert tickets because the poor guy is having some nerve issues and had to reschedule.  Of course, the concert date then gets moved to Thanksgiving weekend and we already have NC State season football tickets and since the hubs already only gets to go to three out of six home games I just couldn't bring myself to ask him to give up one more.  This one really Broke.My.Heart.  PS:  If you haven't seen Eddie solo - it's a MUST!

Eddie Vedder with Glen Hansard

You know what though?  It's all going to be OK.  I just have to remember to breathe.  Yes, I am venting.  Yes, I am complaining about some things, that in the grand scheme of life, really do not matter.  I'm so very lucky.  So very, very lucky.  I know this. 

But I do believe that sometimes you just have to let it out or all these feelings will bottle up and fester inside of you and then one day...POOF!  Explosion!  So, I'm going to take a deep breath and move on.  This too, shall pass.

 

Don't worry about a thing. Every little 'ting is going to be alright - Bob Marley