My List

I found something the other day.
A list I made on September 1, 2005.

I remember walking into the woods behind my home early that morning. The day was beautiful, sunny. The smell of Fall season approaching was in the air. I found a large fallen tree and climbed on top, sat down and began to write this list.

This was a pivotal day in my life. Pivotal because I remember being frustrated with my life and what was happening. "Enough was enough," I thought. Time to make a shift. So, I went into the woods with a notepad, pen and a mission to change my mindset.

This is what I wrote:
I am 36 years old, almost 36 1/2. So, in honor of becoming 36 1/2 years old. I am going to come up with a list of good, positive things I have done in my life.

• I can walk, jump, run and climb--so many people can't or never could
• I can read and write--seeing my son learning how makes me appreciate how difficult it is.
• I can whistle
• I can cook a beautiful meal--casual or formal
• I can dance--Boy, can I have fun & not care what others think
• I know how to laugh at myself
• I survived elementary, jr. high and high school
• I partied like crazy in college
• I graduated in 4 years from Purdue University with a degree in BS AAE
• I survived cancer
• I have 3 engineering U.S. Patents
• I am a good, supportive friend--faithful and true

• I am a great mother--I adore my boys
• I can build stick forts--really build anything
• I can paint a room, change a faucet w/plumbing repairs, rewire a basement, install a ceiling fan, do anything in the house
• I am good at problem solving
• I am very organized but no how to relax
• I am a good role model
• I am strong--physically and mentally
• I survived my ex-husband's affair--that was devastating
• I can play video games
• I can appreciate a light summer breeze
• I can play, wrestle, chase my boys at a public park
• I completed Air Force Officer Training camp
• I have jumped off a 50 ft cliff into the ocean
• I can windsurf
• I can play the drums
• I can play golf--longest drive winner, 350yd, I had a great bounce & roll
• I am learning from my boys how important the simple things truly are in life
• I can enjoy dinner at a restaurant by myself

My life has improved every moment since this day.
Take a moment and think about what YOU have accomplished in your life.
What is on your list?