Happy Earth -Day to me ! Finding Sweetness....

Alright Goddesses-

Giving thanks for another year of life. I'm serious this time, I'm pushin past all my excuses, no more waisting space & precious breaths of air. This orbit will be entitled "Year of the Grown ass woman ! I am greatful for the life i've been given and since i have no clue what expiration date is stamped on my behind, I figure I better quit with the procrastination and DO what i know I can DO! Obituaries only mention what you have DONE in your life...not what you was 'fina do, shoulda done or meant to do....

As of 2 days ago,October 11th-I just completed my 26th orbit and now embarking on my 27th : -)
Happy Earth arrival day to me !..How did I spend it? Well, not doing all of what I had planned to do :-( Lots of "stuff" was going on with my transportation situation,which left me with limited mobility a spoiled birthday and a bad taste in my mouth....
Well, Until I decided to put a good taste in my mouth instead :-)

Determined to recover from disappointment and find some Joi in my day, I did manage to make it to our local natural food store The Turnip Truck  and place my hands on my favorite dessert in the world - a Strawberry Shortcake! Although I purchased mine, the recipie that I've linked above, must be tried one day, except I'll be cheating by using Bisquick mix intead of from scratch. (sorry Grandma ;-)

While I devoured my little treat (at this point, my feelings still would not allow me to share with the husband nor the kiddo- so i endulged alone), I was  able to regroup and cope with having had my most boring birthday - EVER ! Mmmmm, I can still taste it- the fresh strawberries in its own sweet juices ( I don't like the artificial strawberry glaze- yuck), the moist biscuit foundation, sliced and layered with vanilla bean marscarpone - BLISS !

Life is not about what happens, but how you CHOOSE to react to it! I ALONE am responsible for MY JOY. I could have stayed in a funk all day about my plans getting ruined, and I would have been justified in my funkiness...but who wants to do that when you can find a way to enjoy what u can. I would have been so busy staying mad that I wouldn't have even been able to think about finding JOY in other ways. I'm glad I shifted my thinking because I would have missed out on finding sweetness in my day. After all, my birthday has come and gone, but the pounds gained from a good dessert can last a lifetime-lol !