Stacie Rife Bailey's Bliss

"MAKTUB"

"MAKTUB" meaning "it is written"

In our lives are destiny is "written" or is it? Is my destiny to finish what I've started in school? Is it that I quit my day job, or climb the corporate ladder? Is it I live my life longing for children, or NOT? Who really knows, but I think the first step to know what you are "destined" to do is to follow your heart. Do what it is inside that pulls you, like a magnet... to a happy/fulfilling place. If something doesn't go as planned, then it's a lesson learned. Pick up the pieces and move on.

Worry---what a useless emotion,, what's the purpose? WHY WORRY about things that haven't happened???? You get yourself all worked up over something you don't even know to be true??? How useless is that???

Nothing is easy in life. (well maybe except for sitting on your behind watching reality shows on the tele--wanting to be in someone else's position,, or NOT)

**just thinking out loud**

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams" --excerpt from "THE ALCHEMIST" by Paulo Coelho (a wonderful tale of destiny)

***if you're interested in getting this book, I put a link under "BOOKS I RECOMMEND" ****

Longing for good people

I have been "friend hungry" for a while now. I have felt pretty isolated lately. Ultimately I guess there are no excuses, but I know I have been busy with school, work, and other commitments, not to mention it being cold outside and when I get off work I don't want to leave the cozy house (and I HATE talking on the phone--I am SOOOO not a phone person!)

I feel I have neglected nurturing some friendships that I have needed to. I miss my friends! D'ann, Julie, Shelley, Tracy, Crystal, Tim, James, and so many more! I know I have a hard time balancing things, and then when I don't feel like I am balancing life "correctly" I feel guilty,, DAMN. I miss these people, and miss spending time with them. For anyone who reads this (which I don't think they even do),, I am sorry if I haven't been the friend I should be. It is out of NO ill-will, and not intentional,,, but I do apologize.

It's that DAMN balacing act,, will I ever get it "right"???? My Family, Dogs, Hobbies, School Friends, Work, Play......................

Blog eat Blog?

Is it a Blog eat Blog world?

I have been to so many cool Blogs lately, whether I find them via the web, or a link somewhere, I LOVE reading them.

Most of the ones I have run across recently are SO incredible~from the graphics and original art, to their content! Mine~~boring compared to the ones I've seen! I am a horrific writer. I have never, EVER claimed to be able to write, I guess at least I try. I only wish I could find the right words to convey what is in my mind.. Some people just have the knack to keep your interest and to invoke humor into their writings.. Dang,, why didn’t I stay in school!!

Ok, so what is Blog etiquette? Can I put a link on MY blog to the other blogs I’ve read that I think are incredible? or.. do I have to email and get permission? Is it “okay” to just go and read anyone’s blog?—I suppose so or they wouldn’t publishing them on the world wide web.

Quote

Sir Winston Churchill once said...
"One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half."

~~This picture was taken at Lake Bosworth in Granite Falls,WA this last summer~~

Thank you Wendy!

Thank you Wendy!!!
That was very thoughtful of you!

My friend Wendy in FL sent me this lovely collage along with pics of her beautiful dog and cat!
What a nice surprise to come home to rather than those camPAIN ads and bills!

Thank you so much!