So I guess I am not writing 7 days/week.  oops.  I’ll still keep that intention and see how I can make it happen in the future…

Yesterday we went into the city to see Carrie Fisher in “Wishful Drinking”.  Very funny.  I think I may need to buy the book though as it was filled with witty comments and interesting fun facts that were zooming by me.  I probably caught half of them.  She describes her life in stories and from today’s perspective, it is all very funny.  As she notes, “Location.  Location.  Location.”  Much better when you ‘re not standing in it.

That made me think of another woman I know who has written several books, has an on-going column in a national magazine and has been on Oprah.  Basically she is living my dream.  But what I thinking about was that she has an interesting past as well – one that was not all pretty.  And as a matter of fact, probably EVERYONE on Oprah, including Oprah herself, has had some kind of lousy situation they have come through.  (Operant words here:  “come through”.)

I get so very caught up in my frustration du jour and can be dragged down by the slightest perceived negative experience.  The thought of “what is wrong with you?” pops up frequently.  In those moments I tend to see myself falling into a dark hole, unsure of how I am ever going to get out.

Now I can reflect on Carrie Fisher: the ultimate making lemonade out of life’s lemons.  I am grateful that I can now realize that although I may be in darkness, it is a tunnel, not a hole.  I just need to keep moving forward, even though I cannot see where I’m going, and know that eventually I will make it out the other side.    Maybe Oprah will be waiting for me there!