It's been almost a month since I posted to mybaby.  I've been very busy.  Back to my full-time work and full-time karate.  At the end of August I will be testing for my black belt, something I have worked very hard for since 1999 when I first began this form of martial arts.  It's my way of life, and I won't bore you all with all of it.  If you're really that interested, check out my blog somaserious.blogspot.com.  Needless to say my life has been a little too full and my priorities have become a little skewed.  Martial arts is in the forefront right now since this test, called a shiai (pronounced shee-i), is very difficult both physically and mentally.  My husband feels a little forgotten and I feel a little too consumed.  Of course Griffyn gets all of our love, regardless of what is going on.  I will be glad when it's all over, but what a journey!  If any of you get a chance to do something where you really discover yourself DO IT!!  It doesn't have to be martial arts, just something that challenges you on multiple levels, really makes you think about who you are and why you are around.  Our code in the dojo is to love, honor, respect, care for and have peace with yourself first in order to extend those attributes to others.  You don't need to do karate to live that way.  Anyway, I rant.

I've also been thinking a lot about stopping and taking the time to breathe and notice your surroundings.  We get so caught up in our worlds and forget about the bigger picture.  Yesterday I watched "The Secret" and it really had an affect on me.  It's basically about using the physics Law of Attraction to live the life you want.  I'm not going to elaborate, just see the movie for yourselves, and keep an open mind.