Crazy Life

I have not had time to make any posts lately as my life has been a bit crazy. My father-in-law passed away and my daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I pretty much experienced the whole "circle of life" in a week. I have had time off from my "uber-stinky" job, without pay of course, to grieve and to rejoice. I have also been offered a new job, which I am quite excited about and perhaps I will be able to say goodbye to current job. There does finally seem to be light at the end of the tunnel.

While my life has been a bit topsy-turvy at the moment, it appears the world around me has been a bit confusing as well. I heard the announcement that President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize. Apparently I have busier than I thought. Did he end the war? Did he do something spectacular and I missed it? I am not a terribly political person. I do try to follow current events and stay abreast of what is going on in the world. I have to admit, I am a bit dumbfounded by this one. I thought this high honor was awarded for excellence and I just don't see it in this case. I am not against any man/woman, black/white, republican or democrat of receiving an award for superior job well-done. However, in this case, I do not see where the President has really done anything. I know I have had a lot going on of late, but I think I would have heard if peace was declared in the Middle East.

Life seems to be more confusing all the time. I thought by the time I was 50, I would be secure in my job as well as where I fit in this world, but there seems to be no security. People are losing their jobs, their homes and any kind of peace of mind. Did the President win the "Peace of Mind" peace prize? I don't think so. Life keeps getting crazier all the time.

I am going to try and just focus on MY little world, my family and my community. I have no control over the big picture. I have to trust that God is in control, not me, or anyone else for that matter.

Life is crazy, but WE don't have to be. I am trying to go with the flow and not allow myself to become upset when things don't go the way I think they should.

So, get out there and enjoy life and family. Try not to sweat the small stuff and take things with a grain of salt.

Until later, here is to the crazy life (la vida loca)...