Choose Wisely

I looked at PostSecret sort of late this week.  This postcard struck me…and I’m not sure in what way:

Please do not think for a moment that this applies to me.  I’ll clear that up RIGHT NOW.  Those that know me know that I am a firm believer in the fact that EVERY situation is a choice…even if it is a difficult or bad one…a choice to get help, a choice to remove yourself from a situation, a choice to cut ties that may seem important, a choice to get so very drunk that you puke a million times and end up in the Putnam County Hospital,  a choice to be happy about your life and yourself.  Even a choice to NOT choose is still a choice…and that is the WORST choice to make.

I know so many people that seem to be more happy when they are just plain miserable.  I’m not sure if I could live my life that way.  I hate drama and I hate to be miserable.  When I’m pissed off, I know that it is MY choice to be that way.  Do I always know right away how to fix it?  Hell no!  Sometimes it takes some time…but a choice that I can make immediately is how this “pissed-offness” affects others.  I can either choose to treat others badly because of my OWN attitude, or I can channel those feelings into something productive…like blogging!

I write to keep myself sane.  When no one else is there, the pen and paper (er, keyboard) are there.  When I don’t feel like talking to anyone or I fear hurting someone’s feelings, the pen and paper are there.  I also scrapbook, clean, play with my dogs, exercise, cook, organize things, etc.  I am very good at channeling anger, sadness, melancholy, giddiness, etc.  It’s not a bad skill to have.

I very rarely project my feelings onto undeserving people.  I am not saying I’m perfect.  I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again.  When I make the wrong choice by taking it out on someone, I then make another choice to right my wrong.  I’ve burned enough bridges in my life and I choose to not do it anymore.  It all comes down to personal choice.  Choose happiness.

So, I challenge you…MAKE A DIFFICULT CHOICE.  It is, as the name says, difficult, but it is also very rewarding.  Choose happiness instead of misery.  Choose channeling instead of projecting.  If you need help, choose to find it…even if it’s help from a friend.

Crackin’ me up…

This is freakin’ hilarious to me!!!  I challenge all of you with blogs to post this…it’s great!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car): Morgan Trailblazer
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie): Chocolate Mint Sugar
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name): D Wie
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Green Penguin
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born): Marie Indianapolis
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first): WieDa
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink): The Red Corona
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers): DeLoyd Harry
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Curve RedVine (I swear I didn’t do this to make it sound funny!)
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ): Sue Bruce
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Loduca Lancaster (couldn’t think of another major city that starts with L)
12. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Autumn Tulip
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”): Strawberry Poloy
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Shredded Wheat Weeping Willow (that’s a mouthful!)
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”): The Scrapbooking Breeze Tour