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{Leaf, Glacier Bay}

The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.  

~Sarah Brown

I am already receiving praise at work for my awesomeness (aka crazy-fast learning capabilities, ability to think outside the box, and processes to improve efficiency and bring great service to customers), and yes, I plan to take over in a few years.  Don't tell them that though! 

I am thoroughly enjoying my new position and company.  Yes, I will be raving about this for the next few weeks, but when you are happy, that's all you want to do!  So anyway, this quote fits me perfectly; I can barely sit down to relax.  LOL

I hope that you have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!  I'll see you guys Tuesday!

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{Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, by Ansel Adams}

You don't ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life.  It doesn't matter whether someone is a relative, romantic interest, [employer], childhood friend, or a new acquaintance--you don't have to make room for people who cause you pain or make you feel small.  It's one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change, but if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and continues to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.  

~Danielle Koepke

I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am at Toyota Tsusho!  I am doing what I love (accounting--just accounting!), with others who care about their jobs and other employees (they really are family to each other and have been so kind and welcoming), and with such great respect from a corporation (benefits, etc).  I am just floored!  I have learned my hard-taught lesson, and I will pay more attention to benefits and such in the future.

I hope that you are doing well, and that you have a safe, fun-filled weekend!

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{Tetons and Snake River by Ansel Adams}

An unexpressed feeling is like a rubber band being stretched to its limit.  The longer you hold on to the feeling, the more the tension grows.  Eventually, something have to give, or the rubber band is going to snap.  When that happens, someone is going to get hurt.  What you feel is important and expressing it is an important step toward healing yourself and someone else.  

~Iyanta Zanzant

It's been an emotionally and physically exhausting week.  I have some feelings that need expressed to a certain individual, but I am trying to give myself time to heal a little bit before I talk about those feelings so I don't lose an important relationship I have in my life.  I'll probably spend the weekend drafting a letter for them.  Will I send it?  I'm not sure.

Otherwise, I will be resting and enjoying the sunshine on Saturday because it's looking like Sunday is going to be yucky weather-wise.

I hope that you had a fantastic week and have an even better weekend!

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{Ansel Adams, Jeffrey Pine}

Wherever my travels may lead, paradise is where I am.

~Voltaire

When I first saw this quote, it was simply "Paradise is where I am".  I started thinking about that because it really struck a cord in me.  To me, that meant that this body and this moment is paradise and where I am meant to be, even when that body or moment is not very pleasant.  

I couldn't remember with certainty that it was Voltaire who said this so I googled it, and I saw the rest of the quote.  "Travels" and "where [you are]" can mean so many things--spiritually, mentally, physically--that this quote just moved much deeper for me.

I keep this quote in mind so that when an unpleasant moment happens, a happy, peaceful part of me believes paradise here with me no matter what, but sometimes it's hard and requires some wine, chocolate, laughter, or all of the above.

So here's to a weekend filled with chocolate, laughter, and a good book! (at least for me--maybe some wine too!)  I hope that you have a wonderful weekend enjoying your paradise!

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{Cathedral Peak by Ansel Adams}

Happiness is contagious and will always manage to find a solution, whereas logic can find only an explanation for the mistake made.

~Paulo Coelho

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{Ansel Adams}

It's only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.

~Margaret Bonnano

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