The Real Me

I don't know why, but last evening, into the wee hours of the morning, I had a self realization. What I'm missing most in my life is MUSIC! I love music. Sure I still listen to anything and everything, but I forgot how much enjoyment and enrichment I got in my life from playing music.

I used to play the keyboard or piano for relaxation or to help me think. I don't know when I stopped playing. Now it's almost a craving I have to play music. I also used to make it almost a hobby to learn new music and instruments. I bought a guitar several years ago that I still haven't sat down to learn, and I want to learn to play the drums.

I don't know why I stopped playing music, other than I was in a little "depression." I've really stopped and looked at what I've done and where I've been in my life, and I'm a little disappointed in myself. I let what I loved in life go by the wayside. I have let other people tell me what I should do in life. I don't take time for myself and what I want. Quite frankly, I'm getting sick of pleasing everyone else and always bending over backwards for everyone else.

I've decided it's time for me. I will do what I want, when I want, and to hell with everyone else. Easier said than done, but hey, a girl can hope. I'm just ready to move on to the next big thing.

Sully County's 125th

This past weekend, I did my duty and participated as much as I could in the Sully county Quasicentennial. It was a long, busy, but fun weekend!

Friday morning, I helped with the kids play day sponsored by the Sully co. Active Group. I do not know how teachers put up with that amount of hyper, snot nosed kids every day! Also, Friday I participated in the pedal tractor pull. Mallory got 1st for her division, and Austin got 2nd. They both now get to participate in the state event.

Friday night, during the rodeo, Austin participated in the "calf scramble." All the kids 10 and under were able to participate. They had to chase down 3 calves and try to get 1 of the 6 pieces of duct tape off them. Each piece of tape was numbered. Austin got number 4, which was the winning one! For his efforts, he won a new bike!

I went out Friday night, but I went out late. I was so bored because I didn't know anyone out all that well. Saturday night, I went out after the fireworks and met a coworker and her husband. We ended up running into a few other coworkers and we had a blast!

Saturday was busy with the parade, talent show, stick horse race, frying pan toss, horse rides and the poker run. I still haven't caught up on my sleep from the weekend!

Well, until next time.....