The simple things in life...

I love how simple my life truly is. I have chosen to have love live here. The little things in life are the most gratifying to me. Besides having my life partner with me, I love animals and have two cats and two dogs. The best thing about having animals around is that they never have a bad day, they are always ready to have some fun and they always have a kiss and a snuggle for you. Animals are truly put on this earth to show us love and how to be a better person. They totally depend on us and they are so giving. I don't know how anyone could ever abuse an animal. The sad part of life is when I hear about someone abusing a child or an animal. I will never be able to understand how that happens. It would be nice to have a world where that would never happen.

I love being able to enjoy nature and all it has to offer. We enjoy walks in the many parks and hike in the mountains. I could never tire of being outside. I love to garden and decorate and enjoy being able to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in our home. I truly believe your home should be your sanctuary. Home is truly where the heart is. Surrounding yourself with what truly matters to you will bring you such joy. What matters to me is that I have my family and friends whom I can share this wonderful life with.:)

Bill Klein (The Little Couple)

The other day I was on my facebook page looking at recent news and I saw that Bill Klein made a comment on his fan page..it just said "Hope everyone has a great Monday"..something like that...I smiled when I read it because we had just finished a holiday weekend and it was Tuesday. So, I quickly sent off my reply as "Bill, it's Tuesday"... low and behold a second later he changed his status to Monday and said "Thanks Sandy.." I was tickled just thinking that even though he is miles away and we have never met and we live miles away there was that brief second we connected and it was a nice feeling...:) Maybe "strangers are friends you haven't met" line is true?

My Apology

Recently, I blew up at someone who posted a comment on the internet. The statement they had was "Where are all the white people?" Needless to say, I was floored by this comment and literally took it personally. It hit a nerve with me since I am in a two year relationship with a Japanese guy. I went up one side of this guy and down the other as they say. After, however, I felt awful about what I spewed off to him and I realized that is not the person I am or want to be portrayed to be. After reflection, I sent off an apology to him for my actions. Even though the comments hit a nerve with me that was no excuse to sound off like I did and I felt I needed to apologize for my actions. I doubt this person will accept my apology, but that is not the reason I sent it. I sent it for myself whether he accepts it or not. I have now laid it to rest and will continue to strive to be a better person to those who might have different views than I do. I guess I can't change the world.

Sandyk