defrocked

~ a rare photo of the Megibug with it's spots ~

It's true, peeps. Some of you have already noticed. Instead of all the honks and waves we give to each other... all our thumbs up and kisses thrown in the air as I go zooming all over town in the Megibug... I drive right past you and you don't even know it's me. Because I'm not driving the Megibug anymore :(

~ the Megibug friends ~

In fact, the Megibug is no longer the Megibug. You could even go so far as to say that the Megibug has been defrocked of all it's Megibugness. All my little Megibug friends have been removed... my MEGIBUG license plate will soon be the last thing to go.

John and I switched cars for all those annoying economic reasons like gas mileage and commuting, blah, blah, blah. So now I'm driving our white Tacoma truck. To be honest, I've always loved the Tacoma - it's an awesome truck. It's actually much easier on my back, and it's got power, and boy do I love power - bwa-ha-haaa :) But alas... it's not the Megibug. So before we continue... a moment of silence for the Megibug please :/ 

 ~ Awww... the Megibug in front of the Megihouse ~

~ Awww... the Megibug with her wings ready to take flight ~

 But it's not all bad... Luna has made friends with my Grouchy Ladybug. She carries her all over the house, nibbles on her now and then, and uses her as a pillow. It's pretty dang cute :)

 I think they were telling secrets here, but Luna does NOT like her picture being taken, so of course she froze the second she saw the camera... she's very sensitive that way...

~ at least one awesome thing that will stay with the Megibug ~

So from here on out folks, watch for me around town in the white Tacoma! I miss feeling the love out there when I'm driving around! I feel so invisible! The Megibug and I have been associated with each other for so long I almost feel like part of my identity has been erased! I need my honks and waves back!

EPILOGUE: As if handing over my MEGIBUG plates wasn't hard enough, he took my words off the back window..... I was crushed :( 

Gratitude Shmatitude?

In the month of November we give our thanks. Thanks for those who came before us, for our country, our freedom, our homes, our families - all the big stuff that we often take for granted. Thanksgiving is a great reminder that we do indeed, have much to be thankful for.

Life has really taken it's toll on us lately. We're constantly bombarded by uncertainty, by stress, by fear, by heartache. It's hard to remain thankful in a world full of turmoil. But there are positive things - oh, so many positive things - in our lives. Some very large, some very small - some so tiny we hardly know they're there. But all essential. And the small joys add up into large joys. Often overlooked, those simple pleasures can give us a great amount of happiness.

Have you heard of a Gratitude List? Have you ever tried it? All it is, is a simple list of the every day things in life that lift your heart. It doesn't matter what you write on. It doesn't matter if it's messy or neat, long or short, plain or artsy. What matters is that you do it. All it takes is a few minutes every day to add a few more things to your list. It's easy to do - there's no right or wrong way, because your list will be as individual as you are. And if you've had a rough day, all the more important! You will be amazed at how writing down the little gems that are meaningful to you, truly can give you a happy, thankful heart.

Here are several of my little gems that I love, love, love, and am so thankful for - - -

   

It's true - my relationship with Ruffles and diet Coke is legendary.

I love my Megibug. We are tight. And she is FAST. 

I am grateful for these dorky faces.

And who could not *ADORE* this precious face!?!

I am so grateful for the beauty of flowers.

Oh, textiles! How do I love thee!

Color. How grateful I am for color. Can you imagine a world without it!?!

Oh yippee! It's amazing what a little pedicure tenderness can do.

Doodles :)

Cherished books. And my fave magazines - such sources of inspiration.

So are you ready? There are little gems in your lives waiting for you to write them down.