The Wonders of Texting....

In my opinion, texting is a wonderful invention. As awkward at it as I am, it's my default method of keeping in touch with my out-of-state kids. I can call - but they don't always answer right away. I can email - but they don't always answer right away. I text - and they answer right away. Don't know why this is but I'm glad it works.

I've even made an anonymous texting friend. He somehow mis-texted me last summer - it involved an accident, a pregnant wife - important stuff, so I felt the need to text him back to tell him his original text had somehow been misdirected. Confusing, I know.... He later thanked me and let me know things turned out fine. From time to time, more misdirected texts followed. By last month our mis-texting relationship had evolved to the point where he felt comfortable enough to ask the time of a Saints game. This relationship culminated last night. My phone pinged with a new text and I opened the message to find a picture of my mis-texting friend's beautiful newborn baby. I wonder if I should buy a present?

Happy Saturday!

It's the only November 13, 2010 Saturday you'll ever get a chance to make memorable so - make it a good one!

Don't you (sometimes) just hate it when people say things like that - especially when your life seems really crappy and you're in the middle of a world-class pity party? I understand. Been there. In fact, I was living there last week, and then....someone in my life said something to me that (after overcoming the urge to throw something) made me smile in spite of myself. The smile led to a chuckle at myself for being such a drama queen (as much as I hated to admit it), and then I couldn't help myself - it was all uphill from there. Not saying I made it entirely up that hill I was climbing, but change in attitude made the trip somewhat more bearable. I'll leave you with what was said to me with hopes it will brighten your day - and then I'll run for cover in case someone starts throwing things.... Here goes - think about the possibilities if you even attempt the following statement:

Be fabulous!