i prayed

Life is going a million miles per hour right now. But, if you asked Bryan, he would tell you I am being a bit over dramatic. While he is probably right, I do feel like the Energizer Bunny who cannot stop moving and thinking. (Note to self: opt for regular batteries.) When 2011 began, I knew it was going to be an exciting year full of surprises. However, I never thought about the magnitude of surprises life would throw at Bryan and I. There are moments of being excited, moments of being nervous and moments of being a bit scared. But, the moments of being excited trump everything.

Last week, I came home from work and did our usual routine-plopped down on the couch next to Bryan, played footies (yes, we still act like teenagers!) and talked about our day. At one point in the conversation, I let out a huge sigh and confessed how overwhelmed I felt. I felt like my thoughts were all over the place. Those same thoughts were filled with excitement, nerves and hidden with a small amount of fear. I turned to Bryan and asked what I could do to stay calm and not do the normal Shefy thing, which is freak out! He suggested I pray.

So as advised by my hubs, I prayed.

For strength
For confidence
For faith
For belief in myself and the path I am supposed to walk down
For simplicity
For joy
For being able to slow down and take it one day at a time
For dedication
For spontaneity and letting go
For determination
For gratitude
And for peace

(Some of my favorite pictures from a random Monday while having some fun with my new wide-angle lens!)

Because when it comes down to it, you cannot worry. You can only pray and hope for the best. And just enjoy living in the moment.