Harrison Hotsprings and a trip to the doctor

First and foremost, I want to go stay a night at Harrison Resort. Like REALLY want to. I keep thinking about it. I keep going to their website to check room prices. Its getting close to peak season so the prices are going up :(
A night away sounds soooo nice. Especially a night away at a place that has mineral pools, good restaurants, a lake and beach and hiking. I just cannot afford it. Uuuuh! (groan of despair) Well...maybe I'll just look and see when the annual sandcastle build off is...hehe!

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Also, looking at the area activities tab on the website, I found this place...

Minter Gardens! This place looks divine! Eek! They have live music on Sunday afternoons! How fun!!! Oh my. I'm starting to sound like an old person if this is my perfect idea of a vacation...totally okay with that, by the way :)

On another note, tomorrow I'm off work because I have an ALL DAY appointment with a psychologist. I saw this same guy a few months after my accident because I was having some memory and attention issues...now I have to go back because my new attorney wants me be re-evaluated....and did I mention it takes all day? I may sound silly saying this, but Id much rather be at work than doing weird tests all day. Ick. Oh well, the sooner I'm done with these appointments, the sooner I can put all of this behind me...so that's something to look forward to!!

And on ANOTHER note, I'm completely smitten with these shoes..they're absolutely amazing...sigh...

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Optimism as a way of life.

Found this at Little Chief Honeybee
This really encompasses how I try to think on a daily basis. Optimism is truly a state of mind, of well-being and a way of life for me. I want to be able to lead by example. To show others that its possible to be happy and healthy mentally and physically. I want to find joy in as many things and as many people as possible. Negativity and self doubt, thanklessness and hatred are poison.

Every morning on my drive to work I thank God for everything I can think of. For the weather, for my health for my family and friends, for helping me everyday to make the best choices and to be the best person I can be...

Everything. I am 100% thankful for every single aspect of my life! It makes me happy! It makes my heart feel light! I think that with practice, this will become even easier. I try and turn any kind of negative into a positive. I fell down a week ago and sprained my right thumb. Being that Im right handed, this has been a challenge. Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, I think 'Im so thankful that this happened! It reminds me that this will eventually get better and Ill be fine'. It makes me grateful to have all of my parts in working order. I have a thumb! Its hurt now, but it will get better! This may sound silly, but its true.

Ive noticed a difference in myself that Im so glad for. This path that Ive chosen is a good one. I don't ever want to go back :)