Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Filling My Pond

For those of you who are interested, the big night for my friend went very well and I had a blast. I had as much fun getting ready to go as going because I felt like myself. I felt pretty and proud to be sitting with my friend in a huge ballroom full of muckety mucks and being comfortable in my skin. So comfortable that my shy friend wanted me to sit next to him for comfort an solace when he was the one being honored for his enormous contributions to the community. Pretty cool.

I have spent time on myself and with myself. My pond was empty for many reasons and I'm filling it back up, my way. I don't care what other people think about how I'm doing it. It just doesn't matter. One thing that will make me crazy in a hurry is listening to too many people's opinions about what I should or should not be doing. The more quiet I become, the more clearly I can hear God.
It seems to be working.

Speaking of filling my pond here's some pictures from my morning walk. Enjoy! I sure did!




15 comments:

Akannie said...

Gorgeous shots, Jenn!! Wish I could take that walk with you...

Glad you had a great time at the pah-tee...you rock!

How about some pics of you all gussied up?? Are there any of those?

xoxoxo

clean and crazy said...

just like heaven in those pictures!! awesome and thanks for sharing them.

i am so glad you enjoyed yourself and it sounds like you are right where you are supposed to be today!!

which is really where we are everyday!!

the walking man said...

Silence is good.

Syd said...

I'm glad that you had a good time. And that you got those great photos. Wonderful area that you live in.

Anonymous said...

As cold as it is, your pond should be froze full. Ha, ha! I am so glad you had a good time. Great pics. We drove out to Amish country last weekend and I though of you. Remember when we rode out there?

Shadow said...

fun will find us. eventually. glad you have a great time! and i'm jealous of all that snow...

Dad and Mom said...

Nice pictures but I can't wait to see the ones from your scooter rides again.

Enchanted Oak said...

Show us your glam shots, dearie. I want the world to see how gorgeous you gussy up.

Lou said...

You know what you need, and you are taking care of yourself. Awesome.

Monkey Man said...

There is nothing like silence in the snow. It is soo different. Waht a wonderful walk you must have had. What a great friend you are to support one who needed it.

Bar L. said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful evening celebrating with your friends. These photos are unreal, the sky is so blue, the snow is so pretty!

I loved what you said:

"The more quiet I become, the more clearly I can hear God."

G-Man said...

The beauty of a Winter's day....

Tabitha.Montgomery said...

I just adore your pond Jenn..
Really,you are so simple and straight to the point.I just adore your blogship.Thanks for sharing.

Oh and ..
Yes I am so over listening to others opinions on what I should do too..and in fact I am extra careful now not to do the same to others.

Wait. What? said...

I do like the idea of filling my pond up, my way. Wonderful way to put it actually.

You sound wonderful and oh what a gift to be comfortable in our own skin!

The photos are breathtaking.

♥ Boomer ♥ said...

a peaceful post here, lady!
I especially liked the thought ... the quieter we are, the better we hear God.