You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better. ~ Anne Lamott
2012 was a rough one and I'm certainly glad it is over.
As the year came to an end, things have started to look up. That whole end of the world thing did not happen (worst apocalypse EVER), and I discovered online shopping really is the only way to go when one is doing their Christmas shopping (read the fine print so you do not get beat down by a courier looking for brokerage and customs taxes).
There are no resolutions this year. It really seems rather pointless and feels like I am setting myself up for failure. "Do better" is this year's mantra... just do better and be better, in all ways.
One of those ways is my commitment to getting those Pinterest projects done. Tonight I made this very moist very delicious chicken. Quick hint: make sure the chicken breasts are snug in the baking dish or the topping will slide off as the chicken comes close to being cooked. This chicken goes great with pasta and vegetables like asparagus, mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
PS: Glad your back Captain Celery. I have missed you dearly and love you still. This year is our year.
I do not pretend to understand the universe; it will always have its secrets and I will not always be privy to it's inner workings.
Yes, yes, this is me admitting I do not know everything. Truth is, I know very little.
What I do know is this...
The universe unfolds as it should and neither you nor I can or should try to control that. Call it destiny, call it fate, call it the path you are on, call it whatever you want, it is all happening as it should. If you cannot find you way or you lose your way, the mere act of handing yourself over to the universe will grant you resolve. But beware. The universe does not always give you what you want but it will give you what you need. Do not be greedy. Accept what comes and understand that the universe is serving your best interests.
Don't believe me? Think this is just more of my zen floating Buddha talk? Chew on this: three nights ago I found myself at a crossroads with no answers to the questions I was asking myself, literally exasperated with where I was at. I handed it all over to the universe and simply said, "Thy will be done."
It was done.
Welcome back Captain Celery. I have missed you. I have always loved you.
I have also asked the universe to arrange it so that you will never show up anywhere I am dressed in a Borat mankini. I don't care how sexy your furry nipples are!
