Thoughts and Wisdom of Western Civilization; or some white girl's diary: quote

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Daily Wisdom July 29, 2014

"Make today the best day of your life"

Not unlike others, I read this statement passively.
How could I possibly make today the best day of my life? I'm not on vacation; It is not my wedding day; I'm not doing something out of my ordinary routine.
So then this statement becomes an "if only".

It is in the small things that something can become extra ordinary.
The details. Be positive.

Generally used for motivational purposes, I can use this statement to make everyday life just a little bit better.

Friday, June 6, 2014

June 6 - D-Day

The quote says "There is only one success- to be able to spend your life in your own way." -Christopher Morely. This quote rings true because of the sacrifices of our Military that day and everyday.

Sitting here in my empty apartment with a few boxes and things lying around, listening to Luke Bryan's "Drink a beer", I commemorate D-Day's 70th anniversary. Our US military stormed that battle front and overcame. Reminiscing the time I visited Normandy in high school, a proud and dutiful feeling swelled inside me that day. My Troop supportin', patriotic, freedom lovin' persona emerged.

JFK once said "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." As a patriotic American citizen and Marine Wife, this quote is my mantra. Today my husband separates from the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, and we begin our journey across this great country to Minnesota. The purple mountains majesties and fruited plains we will see are still here because of our Military and all who have defended America the Beautiful.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Daily wisdom 7/11

Wisdom:

It is not right to always be right. Remember more often to feel on the inside.

This also goes out to the individuals in the dating world, not trying to feel anything on the inside. Sure you've been hurt. It's good for you to put yourself out there, get emotionally involved again. Ok, so you might get hurt again. At least you're growing & learning.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday, November 26, 2012

thought for the day

"The first wealth is health." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

People who count their blessings, people who were sick with a type of illness, virus, or disease, those given a 'second chance' at life (i.e. cancer survivors, or someone who went through a life-threatening experience), people who might've lost a substantial amount of their possessions, possibly their house, recognize this quite often, I don't doubt.

Now, the stereotypical 'wealthy' businessmen, persons with lots of wealth/money, persons caught up with their possessions, the superficial beings forget about this, I'm sure. They wouldn't be where they are, or be able to maintain their status if it wasn't for their first wealth - health.