An Eddy Adventure

People-y : (adjective) an overabundance of people. Some days are just like that … too people-y! People can make your day or break your spirit. This week, my son was working on a presentation for school and part of it included the ability to “choose your own destiny.” We discussed this word and it has stayed on my mind as I have ventured into the world each day. Destiny : (noun) the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future; fate. We choose our own destiny each day by choosing our response to a people-y world. I am an introvert. This fact has been confirmed many times over via tests provided by employers or leadership programs. Below is one specific description I was given for myself: “You are quiet, friendly, responsible and conscientious. You work devotedly to meet obligations. You lend stability to any project or group. You are thorough, painstaking, and accurate. Your interests are usually not technical. You can be patie...

:: After a rough week health-wise, a student wanted to guess my age. Her guess was 15 years younger than I actually am. I counted my blessings and considered purchasing stock in my beauty regimen.  I am also trying not to make it obvious she is now my favorite student. 😊 Physical pain, although invisible to the world, can steal my joy and steal my life – if I let it. When I finally do fall asleep, I evidently sleep hard (even though it’s only for a few hours). Twice this week, as I have entered the school building, at too early o’clock, I have had pillow marks creasing my face. :: We have begun our new unit on the civil rights movement and have specifically been reading about and discussing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. During my introduction to the unit, (as always), my voice trembled, my eyes watered, and my heart physically hurt. Students realized the importance of this unit. I received notes from students and emails from parents, and even a few hugs from students, who a...

Today we have been given another new day, of a new week, of a new month, of a new year!  It seems like yesterday I was starting this blog and typing “2018!” Life really is like a vapor. Last year, I celebrated my 55 th birthday. I completed my 55 th chapter. I know I am well over halfway finished with this adventure called life. However, I feel there is still so much for me to do and so much more for me to learn. I also feel there are many more people I have yet to meet, to learn from, and, even in some small way, impact for the better. Yes, some of my chapters have been sad. Some have been happy. Some have been exciting. Some of have been boring. But, ALL have been God-filled! Today, I have chosen to continue writing this blog : An Eddy Adventure, because now, for more than 35 years, I have been enjoying one.  Last year, my Prince Charming and I celebrated our 35 th anniversary. He called it our 35 th Anniversary Tour. Anything we did, anything we said, an...