There's a sign to how my March has been going: my last post was February 28th.
Seriously, though, life is awesome. I love being busy...  and right now I am learning so many lessons in balance.
So what have I been up to for the past 16 days (We'll call it  March 16th, as my clock say 12:35 am--I need to figure out how to change the posting time!)?
A lot of loving and a lot of being grateful...
1. I love my family. Easy to say, but hasn't always been like that. I am one to speak my mind, and that doesn't always go so... well. But these days I am finding ways to love people I disagree with... a huge step. And get this: I am grateful for them, too.
2. I love my chosen family. There are so many people who I have decided are family over the years, and all for different reasons, but the bottom line is they are awesome. And I am so grateful to have them in my life.
3. Peanut butter... I was waxing mushy already. Peanut butter with chocolate. Peanut butter with strawberry jam. Peanut butter by itself. I love peanut butter.
4. Rainy days have always been my favorite kind of day. I feel so inspired by cool air and fog... kind of contradictory to my sunny personality, but nothing gets my noggin going like the sound of rain hitting the roof above me.
5. When I was younger (recent younger), I would loathe people attempting to take care of me. And now that I am pretty far into the real world and very much so take care of myself, I am so grateful when people take the time to do something special for me. (I am ridiculous in the number of times I say thank you if someone cooks me dinner!) I never understood how nice it is to be taken care of, and now I do! Thanks and love to those who take the time to take care of me.
6. I love pillows, especially in the moment when my head first lands. The deep breath in of "finally" and my head sinking lower. I love how peaceful that moment is between me and my pillow.
7. I love surprising people.
8. I do not love making mistakes (who does?), but I love recognizing that I have made a mistake and working to fix it.
9. I am a loyal person. And I love this about myself.
10. I feel really strongly. No matter what the topic is, I have an opinion or a thought or a feeling. Sometimes, I get irritated with myself for this, like "REALLY? Can I just let this one go?" I don't always feel the need to comment on my feelings anymore (thank goodness!), but I have also come to appreciate my passion. I love embracing myself in this way.
11. I  love hot tubs. Done and done.
12. I love being unapologetic in my beliefs. I think owning up to our thoughts is key to being happy.
13. Cleaning can be so good for me if I'm stressed. I feel less stressed after I clean and I have a clean room. Win-win situation: Love it!
14. This sounds funny coming from a gal with a blog, but blogs are way neat! I've been following galadarling.com and I don't always agree with what she has to say, but I really like her (Especially how unapologetic she is!). I love having a fun moment reading her and looking at the photos!
15. I'm all about going with the flow these days. I love not making a big fuss and just enjoying myself. Sounds simple, but it's a new concept to me. And I think I am developing an appreciation for simplicity along with balance.
16. Keeping up with the news makes me feel empowered. I love knowing I can make a difference, and the first step is knowing what is happening.
So there you have it: 16 days worth of the so-aptly-named March Madness.
To Love and Gratitude and Balance and Year-Round Christmas Cookies (I have yet to make good on this promise to myself!) and Simplicity!