I have a dream and it isn’t to sail.(December 2007)

My dream is for Graham and I to spend as much quality time as possible with our children while they want to hang out with us. My dream includes sharing new experiences as a family, meeting new people, challenging ourselves, problem solving together, feeling the pride of accomplishment together, and learning together. The beauty of my “Sail adventure” goal is that my dream has already begun to be realized. We have all had so much fun this past year learning to sail together. You can see this in the smiles on our faces in the slide shows.  Not only has the sailing together been fun but the planning has almost been even better. We have maps all over our home and we have all planned out our routes. Amelia has put a sticker trail on our world map. Alex is a Google earth pro! Goal setting and planning is a wonderful family activity. I read the following quote the other day and it is so true:

“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose--a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.”

I wear my heart on my sleeve.  I have big emotions. I sometimes judge to quickly but I am usually quick to course correct. I believe in my ability to learn. I have never felt alone.  I laugh a lot. I sing a lot. I am goofy and silly. I love to problem solve. I love to strategize. I love analyzing peoples behaviors.  I am sometimes self centered. Praise drives me harder. I can visualize almost anything. I don’t buy fancy clothes. I don’t drive a fancy car. I can’t tell the difference between HD and regular TV. I love amazing race and American idol. I love my work. I am empathetic. I am enthusiastic. I am a gossip. I am a control freak. I am thrilled with the friends I have.  I am sensitive. I am dramatic. I tend to overreact. I am committed to family. I am easily inspired. My best friends are my brothers and sisters. I love my mother. I am proud of my father. I believe in my husband.

I am thankful.