Muscles of Confidence...

Throughout most of my life, I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by some pretty remarkable people. Today gives me another opportunity to count that blessing because that good fortune has not waned. Even though my impending graduation will mark the conclusion of just one sojourn, my journey continues and there are lessons I would be wise to carry with me throughout my remaining days, no matter how short or long they will be in duration. Among other things, I've learned that we get lucky sometimes...REALLY lucky. Other times we don't. Lately, I've been especially lucky. I have been surrounded by all sorts of people, some who have brought out the very best in me and others the almost worst. As I soak in their vibes, I am thankful to all of them because of what I learn about myself and how I evolve as a result. Those who brought out the best in me have helped me to grow muscles of self-confidence and I am forever in their debt for doing so. The bad vibe for the second guess is never fun but there are valuable lessons to be learned from their existence. This is why we must stay true and turn our spotlight of conscience to what we know is good about ourselves. Let integrity drive us home with passengers who help us flex our mental muscles for the better. Doing so give us a better shot at building the very bridge that will lead us back to our true selves, and as its natural consequence, we connect with our greater purpose in life.

Building dreams with sticks and streams of self-esteem,
Marla

PS. For the song that epitomizes how I'm feeling, click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4QZKZV16po&feature=related

Jackie and Drue's Son is Amazing...

As you read earlier, our cousin, Jackie and her husband Drue gave birth to an absolutely adorable son. As you can see in these pictures, he is a real special Romeo. Look at his smile. Look at those kissable little feet. He is so cute and charming that he leaves your heart like putty. What a wonderful blessing he is. Congratulations again!! May you and your family enjoy more good fortune in the years to come!

Climb Every Mountain...

Mar is almost at the top of a mountain that has been riddled with challenging pathways, pebbles, and positive life changing lessons and experiences. In just one more month and a half, she will reach one of life's little peaks from what sometimes seems like a watershed valley. But that peak is more like a mesa for it is only another pathway to another. Either way, Mar's clinical rotation concludes mid-May and soon thereafter, we'll be raising a toast with one of our favorite wines - Evolution, a Sokol Blosser special which layers 9 kinds of grapes together for a smooth finish and symbolic stance. Tip of the hat to our gal pals for introducing that to us at the Melting Pot last New Year's Eve! That was one heck of a night we hope to repeat. Anyway, the celebration will be postponed until later on this summer when another "peak" of its own kind will rear its head. And most of you know what that means! ;-) We'll let everyone know when, of course, but rest assured it will not interfere with that incredibly amazing BBQ we enjoy on the 4th of July from that wonderful rooftop in the city! ;-)

"Fight the Good Fight" by Triumph: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QI_lQjf1eo