2009

I am trying to be more positive in 2009. Today is January 7th, it's been a struggle so far. I'm having a tough time understanding why my twelve year old lies so much. I just don't get it. How can he just look at you straight faced and tell you a big fat lie. I've lost a ton of respect towards him. I even mentioned that to him tonight. Yuk!

I've found myself having more compassion on others recently. Example... I've always had a problem with people asking for spare change or handouts in the streets. I just never would help them. I don't know if it was due to the fact I was in contact with many homeless people over the years dealing with ticket sales for my previous business and knowing that most of those people I had contact with chose to be homeless whether they let alcohol, drugs, broken relationships, etc be their reasons.

I've realized that I that could be homeless just like them. Times are tough. As I tell my friends, "I'm one step ahead of the alligators"I prefer to have a heart that is open to ones needs and not be so judgemental. I'm sure there is always gonna be some that will take advantage of a situation, but I feel better about myself without the judgement.

Tonight I went to Von's ... by myself ... for me .... my favorite!