Musing-in-the-City: A Personal Statement

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Ryn's September 2014 Top 10

10. The darker mornings… why? They are cozy.
9. Getting orders for more Cozies; these new ones are going International!!
8. Decorating our home for Autumn; September 1, and stuff came out of storage! Looks SO good in our home!
7. New Year!! It's the New Year for me because I like starting the year fresh in the fall. School starts, but also new programs and events. Things to get into a better routine.
6. Finding things at Pottery Barn to enhance our home.
5. Cafe Books in Canmore; I always, always, always, find the most interesting books there!
4. Fresh Pumpkin Loaf and Coffee
3. Listening to Louise Penny mysteries on my Audible.
2. Planning Autumn menus.
1. Sunflowers. Cheeriest of Autumn's flowers.

10 Things I Learned in 2013

10. Forgive. You may not be able to go back to the way it was before, but you can certainly let things go and move on in a different vein. Just leave anything ugly, out of your spirit.
9. Be thankful for NOW; always NOW. Tomorrow could bring something that changes the direction of your life. It may be a rougher road tomorrow, so if it's great today…. make sure you appreciate it!
9. Take on a new challenge. It keeps you ever-evolving, every growing, ever better! Reward your efforts!
8. Be the one who creates the trend, not follows it. If you like it, go with it. Wear it if you like it - decorate your surroundings in your own style and in the comforts that make you most happy…
7. Make time to do those little extras in life… they are the things that make your life SO rich. Order room service, get your nails done, stop for a good latte at a fine cafe, drink a glass of sparkling wine (or Champagne) without having a specific reason, wear something sparkly even if you're just at home in your pj's. You only live this one day, once. Make it matter!
6. Days come that are full of stress and drama, tragedy and loss. Some days are just bad news. These do pass. Good news does come again. And on days like this, it's an opportunity to see God minister to our need and provide us peace that passes all understanding.
5. It's pointless to compare your own journey with someone else's. They maybe have what you do not, but the reverse is always true. Relish in EVERY detail of your life. It is YOURS alone. Similar experiences are not the SAME experiences. Cherish YOUR life.
4. Unique moments should ALWAYS be noted; good times ALWAYS be recorded, and those special adventures should ALWAYS be celebrated!
3. Home IS the best comfort.
2. It's SO exhilarating to try something new and excel at it beyond your expectations! I just adore making my OWN jam!!!
1. God DOES, I repeat *DOES* care about our details and our needs.

10 Things I Learned in 2012

10. If you know your choice is the right thing, then make the decision. Who cares if it shocks the audience. It's usually those who DO what they desire that create the new trend, the fad, or the lifestyle. Those who are shocked are usually jealous you had the nerve to do it!
9. You CAN be all that and a tube of Pringles!
8. Everyone has something to offer. If you show the world your abilities and are confident; your passion and joy are obvious, they will want what you offer!
7. Taking a big risk can mean change for the better, less stress, and calmer personal seas.
6. It's hard to realize you can outgrow people. This is not a negative thing. You need to keep on your journey, focus on your goals, step-ahead with confidence. If those in your life don't share your focus, or situationally are in your rear-view mirror, it's okay to move ahead. Sometimes both parties need eyes elsewhere to grow and be who they need to be.
5. Make-up, jewelry, scarves, hats and purses fit any size person. Dress and bling like you matter at any size. It matters NOT AT ALL what others thing. How you feel determines your confidence.
4. If your shoe doesn't fit, change it. What is YOUR shoe? A job? Relationship? Lifestyle? Don't spend your whole life "wearing the wrong shoe", you'll just be miserable.
3. Being healthy doesn't necessarily mean a number on a scale. Some thin people are miserable and stressed out every day. Stress is not healthy. Exercise, eat right, enjoy some cake once-in-awhile and be happy. As long as you are doing good things, things that make you happy, you are healthier than most.
2. Relaxing is not being lazy, but rather it's healthy living; giving your body some quality recharging is one of the best things you can give it.
1. Most excuses aren't good reasons at all. Often they are just other's excuses for you anyway.

10 Things I Learned in 2011

10. You can surprize yourself sometimes and it can inspire you and give you excitement for something new.
9. Stop saying it's too difficult or I can't.... if you've done it before, you can do it again. If you haven't, you should try it!!
8, You can always find something new to do; always grow your talents and interests and experiences.
7. It's quite possible that Tim and I are the most perfectly matched couple in the whole world. I'm not kidding. We're totally in sync. It's amazing.
6. One person can have unlimited talents. It's not just Martha Stewart who has ideas and can implement them with finese. haha
5. The mountains are my creative muse that nothing else seems to inspire with the same verve.
4. It's not impossible to find a new path.
3. Adventures can come close to home. Adventures can be miles from it. Either way, you can experience amazing things.
2. Spontaneity is absolutely exhillarating.
1. Sushi is delicious!!!!! (If you know me, this is an amazing statement!)

10 Things I Learned in 2010

10. There is always a place for more dishes.
9. Life will change. It is inevitable. Each phase brings experiences never enjoyed before. It's wonderful!
8. Challenges aren't always difficult... sometimes you can challenge yourself to try fun things too and it becomes electrifying.
7. Are you happy? Was it worth it? Did it matter? Are you better off? Are you loving the choice? If it was yes... then what other people think is irrelevant.
6. As you age, you mature. As you mature you realize how your life evolves. Things you once thought were the best ever; seem stupid now.(Nokia cell phones circa 1997) haha
5. The best times in life are milestones shared with the ones you love.
4. Characters in life's play change sometimes; it's part of life's drama and plot twists.
3. You can change if you have the determination.
2. Things aren't always as they are appear to be when another's influence lends a bias.
1. While a major change can feel and be new; soon it becomes familiar and home.

10 Things I Learned in 2009

10. Sometimes you lose people along your journey, but be assured, you'll gain some too.
9. When HE finds you beautiful even on bad hair / bad breath days. you know it's real.
8. Don't wait until it's time to move (relocate) to purge unwanted items.
7. Appreciate all the things you love and enjoy at every stage of your life. It won't always be the same. When you're 80, walking for an hour in the park may not be possible.
6. Waiting isn't the worst thing; sometimes it's the best thing.
5. Be mindful of rest during a major life transition.
4. People won't always agree with your decisions.
3. Love can arrive quicky and be exactly the right thing.
2. Don't give up praying for your heart's desire.
1. It is indeed great to be enveloped by a loving, faithful husband.

10 Things I Learned in 2008

10. Take the risk. It may just change your life. And create joy unspeakable.
9. Make sure you don't compromise. Get what you want. Don't get what someone else tells you that you should; you may not be happy and regret not going with your heart. What THEY say, isn't always the best thing.
8. It's very good to try; even if you fail. You may not fail. But if you do, that too is it's own lesson.
7. You don' have to do things the way everyone else has done them. You CAN do things uniquely, in your own way.
6. Experience deffered can often be a reward later.
5. Sometimes when something doesn't work out as you expect it will, that is actually a blessing worth more than gold.
4. It's fun to have a 'movie moment' once in your life (Cheese Shop Kiss!).
3. Friends can really support and encourage
2. It doesn't hurt to actually BE confident.
1. It pays off to pole dance. Hahahahah (from a Fridge magnet some friends gave me for my birthday, and which I can attest is true!)

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