ONLY FORWARD

One thing for sure about life, you can only go forward.  There are no days when you can wake up and have it be yesterday.  This is why your decisions are your future.  What you decide or do today impacts tomorrow and the next day and the next.  I asked some friends, all women, what they would tell their self if they could go back in time to 7th & 8th grade...assuming their 12-14 year old self would listen to their adult self?  Below is what they said:

     There will be plenty of time for boys! Don't worry about fitting in during high school, after high school clicks don't exist (as much)! Study - you can never get those years back! Cherish your Mom! No matter how much she grounds you. She will be your best friend in 10 years!  Briahna, age 25 

     There are sooo many things, but if I had to narrow it down I would say to myself - keep being true to yourself and be who you are. Don't waste time on people who don't value you. Keep on being kind to everyone but only really invest in those who show themselves to be true and value you for who you are.  Kellie, age 39

More to be posted soon,

GSE

QUOTE

"Women, in general, are not a part of the corruption of the past, so they can give a new kind of leadership, a new image for mankind."

--Coretta Scott King

DRAMA LLAMA!

Llamas are usually gentle happy creatures, but watch out!  When drama is around, they turn into Drama Llamas.  Eek!  The following activities bring about the presence of Drama Llamas:  forming an opinion based on only one side of the story, gossiping, talking negatively about others, taking sides about stuff that doesn't really matter which only adds to the drama--and if you worry more about other people than you do yourself.  Be careful ladies.  Keep the Drama Llamas away!  Ahhhh!  ;-)

GSE
P.S.  We're up to 444 page-views on this site.  Can we make it over 500 this week?

HEART PINATA

Did you see the movie Valentine's Day?  What did you think of it?  There have been some years when I could totally relate to the heart shaped pinata scene.  Whack!  In fact, I considered buying one and having it on reserve this year--just in case.  But this year has been nice so far.  Hope your day has gone well.  I've learned not to get too hung up on holidays in general.  It is easy to get excited or disappointed on special days.  It is more important to remember you are important every day of the year.  <3
GSE

MARATHON KICK OFF!!!

Greetings.  It's time for this week's marathon to begin!  Monday through Friday, February 14-18, you'll find one or more new posts each day.  Party.  Blogging style.  =-)
GSE

Results Are In!

Thanks for voting!  You said the top 3 coolest things that Emily Joy had to say were:

1.  She finished college even though she had to support mom and little brother.  (36% of votes)

2.  She said, "I don't waste my time on the past or on bullies."  (27%)

3.  She survived bullies in middle school.  (18%)

She had many great things to share with us.  I'm going to ask Emily to do a guest blog on this site so check back soon.

Did you see our first picture posted on the blog (below this post)?  I'm looking forward to posting more!

In fact, please send me a picture of a wise woman in your life (or a picture of you and that wise woman).  Attach the picture to an e-mail with a couple sentences about why she is a wise woman.  E-mail me at glennasue34@yahoo.com.  Or take a wise woman picture and text it to me with why she is a wise woman to 513-373-3144.

Thanks to all who have been reading the blog and thanks to those who have become registered followers of the blog.  I hope there is something on the blog for everyone.  If you ever want to suggest or write a post topic, let me know.  :-)

GSE

Emily Joy Available for Questions After Speaking