Reminded.

It's been such a good day ........

I woke up late and didn't even care... I spent an extra 10 minutes that I didn't have to spare just lying in bed, watching the sun peek brightly through the curtains all tangled up with Tim -- feeling this absolute, utter joy lying there nestled in his arms. Heaven.

I drove to work with the windows down -- it was in the 60s and *gorgeous* here today -- the birds were singing and it felt like Spring might just really finally be here....

Got to the shop, cracked open the email and was completely blown away but what was waiting for me -- no nasty bits from the landlord, no angry rants --- just wonderful emails filled with kind and wonderful words!

Last week ---- I had agreed to be interviewed for this film being made to open a day-long networking event for "young professionals" happening at the local convention center. My first reaction when asked was immediately to say "No thank you" --- I have some issues with being photographed/filmed/looked at ---- whatever. But realized that it was great promotion for the business -- so finally agreed.

The event happened yesterday (funny aside -- I couldn't afford to go and didn't get to see the film beforehand) -- and I came into work today to find several emails waiting for me from people who attended the event and felt INSPIRED by the little things I had to say.

Inspired.

The man they sent to film me, Ben, was super nice -- and we talked a lot about the business... and when he was done, I thanked him for his time and questions because they really made me THINK about what I'm doing and why I'm doing it.

It reminded me of the fact that -- even though I'm broke as shit, freaking out about the house and shop and, well, everything -- that I'm doing what I want to be doing -- and making it work. Everyday I open the doors is another day that I've gotten to live out this crazy ass dream of mine.

And that's the best feeling in the whole wide world.

You can watch the video at the link below. Once I stopped being overwhelmed by watching myself -- I listened to what I was actually saying ---- and it was just the reminder I needed. I'm lucky and blessed and so very fortunate to be where I am right now. My life is BEYOND amazing... no matter how broke and scared and stressed out I might feel from time to time --- when I step back and look at the big picture, it's pretty fuckin' perfect.

I just needed to be reminded........

http://www.viddler.com/explore/siliconprairie/videos/40