Chill!

I love this picture of Hula. She's just relaxing and watching all the activity. 

She feels no need to participate, criticize, or respond. 

Talk about setting boundaries!  

You can't take responsibility for something you have no authority over.  You drive your bus, I'll drive mine. Just remember, at any time I can say "I'm getting off here."

Oh, and have a Merry Christmas no matter how you celebrate.

Breathe

 

Sometimes I just need to let go. I let go of planning anything. I let go of worrying about what is going to happen. I let go of thinking I am responsible for anyone else's life. I have no authority over how other people behave, feel, or react. If I have no authority, then I have no responsibility. I let go of thinking I am responsible for anything other than my own affairs. Other people can take care of themselves better than I can.

Work hard (there are many kinds of work), be humble (no need to be any more than you already are) and do good (just smiling counts as good).

No More Unspoiled Beaches

With all the crazy growth in Virginia Beach we have lost any of our charm. No more unspoiled beaches, small cottages, or seaside amusement parks. Sadly, it's rare to even get a view of the ocean in between all the gigantic "oceanfront" hotels. As a local, I can't even find a place to park!  Thankfully my neighborhood is land locked so it's pretty stable.  I do miss the quirky spots that used to make Virginia Beach unique. Now we're just like any other "resort" city that has been commercialized.  Sad.