I Bit the Bullet

I never thought that I would actually conform to our techno-society and become a blogger. To me, I always felt that blogs were for married moms who wanted to brag about their children's festivities. (I know, that is very judgmental and stereotypical. My attitude has been altered over the past few months). My attitude towards blogs changed when I had a single friend explain that she uses hers as a way to journal. That kind of turned my head when I thought of how horrible I was at journaling. Maybe journaling would be easier online, due to the fact that I am online a vast majority of my life. Needless to say, after a few months of internal debate. . . I have made it on here for a trial run at least. :)



I chose the title "Joy in the Journey" based upon President Monson's talk, "Finding Joy in the Journey." I've always tried to be the type of person that embraces each new day with a smile and positive attitude. I'm not always successful, but I figure that trying is better than nothing. Right? Well, the difficult part of staying positive and embracing each new day is that with new days come new changes. Most are slow, progressive changes but some come with a rip-roar bang and knock you on your bum with a loud splat. Eventually, you know you will look back and laugh, but at that particular moment, all you want to do is sit there and wait until the pain subsides. The problem with waiting is that so much happens all around you. You miss out on life because you were stuck sitting and waiting for pain to ease and a new, better day to begin. Who wants to miss out on adventure? I sure don't. So in the words of President Monson, "let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows."

So hear I begin my Friday morning, with a smile and hope for a beautiful frolic through the woods with few slips, dips and splats along the way. But if those do occur, I choose to embrace them and look back at the beautiful dance I created!