It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.
― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
My thoughts exactly. I truly believe this to be so!
“Use what talents you possess–the woods would be very silent if no birds sand there except those that sang best.” Henry van Dyke
Why not identify our talents and use them? We do not have to do everything, but if one person follows through with their passions, dreams, and completes them while using their own God-given talents what a beautiful and wonderful world this would be.
Please, if you are confused, refer back to my previous post of Lemon Cake. 🙂
Long story short, I had a dream about one of my dearest friend’s wedding reception. Mars was darling! Needless to say, everything went so well and the happy bride and her husband not only cut every rug in the place…but never stopped smiling or having fun! I was unable to go to the Wedding itself due to my cousin’s graduation party. It was the best happy medium I could find. Unlike my dream, I did have lemon cake (what are the odds!) and there was plenty to go around! I was not late either and in fact, I was 1/2 hour early! I was so nervous about that, but it all worked great!
I think my dreams are serving as a warning for me. Leave on time. Plan ahead. Beware of “cute men” I mean, cough cough, CON-MEN. Keep your wits about you. Know where you are at and be aware of those around you. Last night, was just one more example.
Standing in the check out line at Target, I got asked out on a date. My reaction? “No I am sorry, I have a steady boyfriend.” Cool, calm, and collected. He then announces, “…everyone has someone and I have not been on a date in 11 years! It has been since May 11, 2001!” I proceeded, first not making eye contact and second, “…well stop focusing on it so much and she will come. You have to be patient!” (What I really wanted to say is well you are being ridiculous crazy man!!?!) Then, I quickly gathered my things and went directly to my car. Weird, right? He was buying mops and cleaning supplies too. Screams serial killer to me! CatMan was neither impressed or fooled. I was shocked at the fact that just happened. Oh well. Thank you Sticky Buns Dream for saving me from something that could have been potentially a really bad situation!
Still trying to figure out this one right now. 2 days ago I had a dream about a family I know. They live about an hour away and I was having a conversation with her husband at their house. I have never actually been to their house. Her husband just had this “proud papa” glow about him and he told me that their son was going to be a pilot in the Armed Forces. It wasn’t Army like him, but something else. It was interesting, but that was all I remembered. After telling my friend, the beautiful wife in this situation, about it she said that their son was getting bored with his job and they keep trying to work around it! This will not last forever. She said he might be better served in that sort of job versus what he is doing. Hmmm….wonder what this could bring…any thoughts?
What dreams have you had lately? Anything good??
❤ CatMan
Remind me. You will have to as Gram’s “forgetfuls” are rubbing off so greatly at this point…remind me never to eat pizza and drink a glass of wine before bed. This is the end result…sigh.
Experts They always say, “Dreams are a reflection of our inner most subconscious” well in this case I definitely would have to agree. So get this! I was at a hotel with this very good looking man. He was smug, had a great smile, dressed to the Hilt, and most of all he was there all for me. I was excited.
I don’t remember checking in, but I had a key. Well he followed me in we laid our luggage down and you already know where this is going….we went out to the patio and laid in the grass. Things started getting really steamy and I hear this knock on the door…so I get up and get it. It seemed urgent. Well here I was standing pant-less at the door in this big button down shirt that barely covered my rump! It was my best friend and roommate from college at the door! “Come here now I have to show you something…” At that moment I looked to the patio. I looked at her and I knew exactly what I had to go. “Excuse me cute man with the big Popsicle, but I must go see this…even though I would rather just lay….”
Next thing I know I am following Blizzy running swiftly down the hall of this ever so fancy hotel, still pant-less mind you, and it was up the stairs we go. She takes me into a secretive hotel room where the TV was set up like a “Secret Agent” headquarters. She was still shaking her head at me being pant-less. We slide in and sit on the edge of the bed in front of the TV. This cheesy video “update” comes on and she makes me watch the whole thing. THE WHOLE THING….that’s another story…imagine this:
70’s music, flashing text with big retro lettering “WARNING” across the screen…this male voice over comes on as the video footage shows this “cute man with the big Popsicle” wooing other women. Wooing them. WOO-ING- THEM. WOO-ING….(how rude…I thought he was a faithful loyal man bc aren’t they all?) and giving them these Sticky Buns. {REALITY CHECK: I never call them ‘Sticky Buns’ I have always called them Cinnamon Rolls…proceed!} Big Popsicle vs. Sticky Bun?! I would have gone Sticky Bun any day! Well as we continue watching I see him hand this girl a Sticky Bun and her proceed to eat it. Then news footage of her being poisoned. “Cute man” totally then went MIA. Hmmm….Blizzy proceeds to tell me that he is a con man who kills his victims with Sticky Buns (say what?!) and that I needed to gather all my things and leave immediately! We began heading back to my room….
Down the stairs and through the hallway, then there “cute man” was sitting all smug like on the couch outside my room with a big grin on his face. “I’ve been waiting for you” (then he saw Blizzy and we knew it was too late). “Oh honey buns (doh! I totally hope he doesn’t think I knew about the Sticky Bun incidents!) I need to go get freshened up before our date tonight!” Cute man/con man says, “That’s fine but you will need a key…” Blizzy pulls a generic one out and we get in the door to see all of my everything ransacked! He stole my credit cards, my ID, my money…etc….but I still had my life. When I looked up, he was gone.
I couldn’t understand it. I had been deceived, lied to, and I didn’t even know his name! How naive could one be, yet he spared me my life. I woke up laughing, but very confused. I remember he had a huge you know…Popsicle…why remember those details? Why so vivid…? Upon processing it, I have come to the conclusion that this is an inner reflection of a spiritual battle that I have been facing OR someone put some “additives” in my pizza! I allow the evil one to take advantage of my vulnerabilities, the openings, my cracks and am I so naive to think that I am invincible against these attacks? Yet every time, I am still alive and actually feeling stronger even though I am weak. I recognize and acknowledge these cracks and work hard to patch them and build positively upon them; however when these cracks are allowed to become as a dilapidated as the foundation of a house, the house starts to fall apart little by little. These cracks will always be there but we must always work to patch them as permanent as we are allowed and able to and keep our house intact. That is at least what I have decided, for whatever that is worth.
Currently, still on cloud 9 still wearing off from this weekend….Nomad and I had a blast. When I driving to get to see him, it took forever. I really just wanted to be there and it seemed like it was all about “be patient”…uh huh…well when I got there he got a phone call. It was cool being there for some cool big news. That was really special.
The next day we went window shopping, to eat great food, and then to Gnomeo and Juliet. We were the only couple there. It was great. You should have seen all the jealous parents with their kids “Dangit, I wish I could have a night like that again!” 🙂 We saw so many little girls and pregnant ladies, that it wasn’t even funny!
I have been having weird dreams. Outside of work being crazy, me beginning to start a new wonderful chapter in life, and working on bettering myself…I am just now finally finding the time to write!
Life is full of dilemmas, choices, and opportunities to have happiness. Some circumstances happen that change our whole perspective, our whole life. Sometimes life is full of uncertainty, challenges and wonder. For those moments, it makes us feel so alive even though we might not seem that way at the time. We get through the challenges and press on to the next…life is good! Chalk one up for more melt moments!
PS: He sends me roses…
Tonight I turn to none other that Mr. Disney himself, Walt Disney:
“A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.”
Tonight I visited the mouse! I absolutely feel more energized and this feeling is like none other truthfully. (Don’t think I am childish…you would feel this way too if you were here!) I think if I could just get a weekly tasted of Disney I would be one of the happiest person’s alive. No, but seriously……if you think I am kidding you should ask my friends. MY TRUE friends!
My brother, sister, and I all went as kids to Disney and so began my love of The Mouse. No joke, being a cheerleader in a UCA environment, all our competitions were at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. I LOVED IT! So, I am pretty sure that is all where my love of The Mouse began.
Mr. Y had never been to Downtown Disney, so we went on an exploration! We saw dinosaur bones, dancing chickens, a man doing the “Macarena“, a Latin Party Central, a magic store, giant Legos, a Crab Boat, a rain forest where you can eat under a huge mushroom, shops galore, and even a planet devoted to Hollywood!!! What a treat!!!
What a beautiful reminder to set goals. A reminder that I CAN dream and I CAN explore and most of all it’s OK! AND the best part is The Mouse actually encourages it!!! I have accepted that I am naturally thirsty and curious. I am loving new environments. AND overall that is how I learn best! I am just so excited I was able to see Disney. When I am there, everything is all new. I got complemented today, I was all smiles, and I even (for a second time mind you) got compared to Mary Lou Retton!
See some resemblance?
What a precious joyous day! Mr. Y and I met so many wonderful people today and it all was well worth it. It was nice being down here and it was nice learning from him. There were a few people we wrote off at the ISSA Show; they had a burr up their bum….not our fault and we definitely didn’t let it ruin our day obviously. 🙂
When you are feeling discouraged, or you feel like you aren’t as good as what you should be please remember to love yourself and who you are. “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” (another Walt Disney quote!) Second, dare to dream! Dream like Walt Disney dreamt, and you can never go wrong. What an inspiration to everyone and just think, if we all loved and accepted ourselves as creatures of God and dreamt a dream and we all desired to make it possible….what an imaginative beautiful way of life it would be! That right there friends is what it is all about!
Please meet The Mouse! 😉
As told by CatMan, The Rose Bandit 
