C: caught up

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I think the best way to describe how things have been lately is 'a lil bit crazy.' I've been either doing this or doing that, which unfortunately has resulted in me leaving some things I want to finish up...undone.

Sad yes, but what I've been busy doing has been worth my time so I'm not too stumped about it all. To be honest, there's one thing I hated....being sick last Monday....that totally took a perfectly good day (or 2) from the scheme of things. I actually think that that may just be one of the reason why my week seemed so out of sorts. =/

Oh well, it's now the week that was, and it ended with me being there for my boyfriend in his time of need and I know that it really did mean a lot to him so I'm glad. Besides that there really is nothing new....except the fact that I'm still caught up in a bunch of stuff and haven't been able to sort out some other stuff that I definitely need to get dealt with!

I really do have faith though that this week will be better than the last. Hopefully less challenging and more rewarding...less physically/emotionally/mentally draining and more fulfilling in every way. I give myself a week or two to get into the scheme of things....and you're probably wondering what on earth has me so busy! I promise to post about that soon. =]

Until then I'll just be caught up with the many things I gotta get dealt with this week!

non-drowsy meds...........lies!

I think I officially hate seeing the statement 'non-drowsy' on medication!

Then again maybe it's my fault that I continue to allow the manufacturer to fool me with that statement. =/

I think instead they should say 'takes longer to make you drowsy' cause that's exactly what happens with me.

Sadly because of the medication that I taking to kill this cold, I'm drowsy almost all day....I go to bed drowsy and wake up drowsy. *sigh*

For this reason I have a list of things to do that seems to just keep growing.....and things aren't getting crossed off. It's quite annoying to be honest but what can I do? Maybe this is a sign that I need to take a chill from work and relax for a while.....hmmm maybe I should.

Matter of fact....maybe I will. I know it would probably drive me nuts not getting stuff done, but I'll try and remind myself that it's all for the sake of getting better!

But.............

Until I can actually take those days off, I'll be spending my days battling these so called non-drowsy meds with my Organo Gold coffee!

Right about now, I'll be going back to work while I still have the energy to work.

where do you stand?

A friend sent me this video today and as expected I watched it. After watching it once and not really taking it in, I was moved to watch it again and to take note of what was being said.

I've grown up in a Christian home with some of my family members being very active in their church as pastor, deacon, choir leader and so on. For that reason church and religion was a part of my life.

As I got older and I was 'more able to make my own decisions,' the reigns were loosened and it is now really my own decision to attend church on a Sunday. Over the last few months I have been putting a lot more thought into my religious beliefs and my personal decisions.

While this video isn't what will make me believe more or less, it did open my mind to thinking about some stuff and sparked some questions.

Not saying you have to agree with it, but Christian or not....you should check it out.

B: bucket list

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It's not the length of life, but the depth of life. 

             -Ralph Waldo Emerson

I don't think many of us take into consideration how short life can be, until someone we know passes. At that time we think about all the things that the person did and sometimes we highlight the fact that we believe they enjoyed life to the fullest.

But then for me...thinking about the life of someone else, makes me think about whether or not I have been living my life to the fullest. I question whether or not I have been using my God-given talents to the best of my ability, and if I have been laying the foundation for me to live my life to the fullest in the years to come. It also makes me think about all the things I'd love to do before I die.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say: 'I used everything you gave me!'

             -Erma Bombeck

One may see it as me being 'overly zealous about life' but I do believe that there is more to life than just living day to day. I believe that as individuals there should be those 'once in a lifetime opportunities' that we would love to get a hold of and those dreams that seem way out there, but for them we are hopeful.

It then begs the question: What are these dreams and once in a lifetime opportunities that I have? This 'things to do before I die' or 'dreams and once in a lifetime opportunities' list is known by some as a bucket list.

Pretty much it's a list of things you want to do in this one life you've got. I started my dream book (a version of the bucket list) round about when I turned 18. It's seen as more of a dream book than a bucket list because thinking about all the things you want to do before you die can be a bit morbid.....Instead, think about all the dreams you want to achieve as you go through life.

At first I simply listed everything that came to mind; from finishing my first degree to travelling to Australia, and just about all things in between. I tried to imagine: What do I want to do in a year/2years/5years/10years and so on? This honestly opens your mind to a lot...especially when you start thinking about age and all that jazz.

For a bucket list you don't necessarily need to be specific as to when and how and where (unless there is an obvious connection with a place of course), but with a dream book you'll need the who, what, where, when and why so that you can have a clear idea of what you want to do.

Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

             -William Wallace

Maybe because I'm all organized, my bucket list and dream book have been fused together so there is somewhat of a timeline and full plan of all the things I really want to do. I'll explain the dream book in another post though because I've got all sorts of particulars in it.

But if you're not the type to have everything organised to a T, just get a sheet of paper and jot down everything you want to do before you die. Be sure to note the places you want to travel to, the people you want to meet, the foods you'd love to indulge in and the totally out of the box experiences you want to have.

After that, all you have to do is get to it!

Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: if you're alive, it isn't.

             -Richard Bach

Remember that life is promised to none and you never know which day will be your last.

my charity needs your help

I've often mentioned my charity and although I am still not at a point financially where I can give them more, I am glad that I have been able to volunteer my time and talents to help make a difference in the life of someone else.

One way that I try to play my part is by advocating for the cause and opening doors for them to get opportunities. Currently while I work with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), I have been focusing on the Danny Williams School for the Deaf which is a primary education school that caters to children with hearing impairments and those from families with hearing impairments.

Although they have just about 100 students enrolled, the school has a number of needs, but financial constraints make it exceedingly difficult for them to improve their facilities and provide a more enhanced environment for the students.

(click here for a recent article in the Jamaica Observer)

I entered the school in a competition where they would get the chance to win a free pint makeover from BH Paints. Currently they do need a paint makeover and this would be an excellent way of improving the aesthetics of the school. In order for the school to win though, persons have to vote for Danny Williams School for the Deaf through the BH Paints Facebook page. Each person can vote daily and each vote gives the opportunity for you to win a paint makeover for yourself (I believe that opportunity is only for Jamaican/Caribbean voters though).

Working with these kids has helped me to appreciate one of the things I often taken for granted - my ability to hear; and it has motivated me to do more work with the JAD.

Currently I am working on a scholarship fund for Deaf students that I hope to have in place for the 2012-2013 academic year. But until those plans are finalised and donation forms are available, I urge you all to vote for Danny Williams School for the Deaf so they can get their paint makeover, and to check out the JAD website for more information on how you can help.

If you're interested in making a donation, finding out more information or visiting the school with me, contact me and let me know so we can set everything up.

Do your part...lend a hand