Velvet Elvis & Fridays

I have started a new book for my Starbuck's group. It is called Velvet Elvis and it is going to be a great book. I have read the first couple of chapters and it is as intriguing as the title. I'll let you know more about it as time goes on.

Today is Friday, my second favorite day of the week. I always liked Friday's but I often suffered from "unrealistic expectations." Those would shoot me in the foot every time. I would plan what I wanted to do and my husband (at the time) would have totally different ideas. When my evening didn't progress as I had planned, I really got into a funk. The one thing I had forgotten to do was communicate to him what my expectations where for the evening. I guess I just expected him to read my mind and know exactly what I wanted to do. Funny thing is, he and I both knew what was wrong... he was tired at the end of the day and I was jazzed about thinking of things to do with our evening. He wanted to stay at home and watch TV while I wanted to go out and have dinner and then see a movie. I would have gone with him or with friends. sigh. Oh well. We all learn from history, don't we?

Now that I am flying solo, I have incorporated some coping ideas for my potential bad vibes on Friday. I have made a conscience effort to change the way I view the day. I tell myself that I like the day and that I look forward to it. I think of something pleasant that I "get" to do at the end of my day, and then I DO IT. It can be as silly as a bubble bath or as entertaining as a movie and popcorn. I can do nothing or I can do something. It's my call. It has changed my whole outlook on the day and my life in general. Getting used to being single is a state of mind and if one can wrap his/her mind around it, it can be a good place to be.

I still believe that men and women were meant to be together (the whole Adam and Eve thing is a pretty good reason for that belief), but in the meantime... living the single life can be a positive experience. I just have to make sure that I have the right attitude, realistic expectations, plans in place to discourage meltdowns, and plenty of time spent with family and friends. (and I have lots of those! Amen and thank ya' Jesus!) So, royal readers, the "You See, Timmy" lesson for today is this: Don't have unrealistic expectations - and make sure you talk things out so you prevent them. This advice is free... but the next time I may send you my bill. :) Enjoy the day and be looking for the person God places in front of you to serve. It can be any time and any place and any person! Just be on the lookout. You were created for a reason, don't miss it!
NOW GO! Let's enjoy our Friday!