#31: Understand and appreciate how fortunate I really am

I am not the only one with this goal. Check out Tut--it's an inspiration (thank you Kellie!).

http://www.tut.com/siteindex.shtml

I took the "Oath" and in doing so am accomplishing #31.

Which is a good thing--seeing as I had no idea how I would ever quantify achieving this pursuit.

#23: Have more girl time

About to get it on with the ladies at book club. It will be nice to catch up with the girls, although I am certainly dreading the relationship conversation--because I have no idea what to tell them seeing as I don't even know myself.  Funny place to be in after 5 years.

I'm hoping to laugh a lot, enjoy some good food (went totally healthy for this one), and good company. No crying tonight, as 13 bottles of wine tends to do to women. I remember one night my dear friend Tracey and I, sitting in my beater apartment (I don't think I'd live there today given the choice) drinking FOUR, yes FOUR bottles between us and crying like little babies. We were most likely partaking in other activities as well (you know, kayaking) but that was a good night. 

Wish Tray were at book club too. Of course, then it would be boob club.

Tootle-ooo, friends.   

#11: Explore the Possibilities

Yep, about sums up my day thus far.

#10: Relax

I'm not really sure what alternate universe I was in when I added this line item to the list. As a text book "Type A" relaxing is not something that comes easily or is done often in my real life. I am always doing SOMETHING.

For example, even while watching TV I am eyeing up my house and wondering if moving the tin vase a little to the left will make a difference in the balance of the room. Then I get up and move it, and start all over again with some other object.

I get this from my father, this I know. The man does not sit still. "Painting" and "landscaping" seem to be tasks forever on his to do list.

I am currently planning another vacation at the end of August to try my best and decompress. I'm not going anywhere, except to a business planning meeting on Monday & Tuesday because that's what I do on vacation (i.e. work). Wednesday through Friday I am going to spa and pool it, and spend some quality time on my new project. Hopefully with my new Mac.

I will say that I have become less "intense" about things in general. I'm realizing what I can control, and what I can't. The answer is absolutely nothing. It's more about perceived control, so I try not let lack of perfection eat at me. If I don't get the laundry done on Sunday, I just don't. The world will not stop because I wear a white bra with a black shirt.

Thus far, my progress on "Relax".

#25: Get Engaged (or become single)