Take each day by the scruff of the neck, throw it to the winds, and make a splash! Whatever happens, happens.

As I learn and grow I realize that I can take on more of what life has to offer, and make it into more of what my dreams are made of.

Lately I’ve been asking myself, “Why not work on appreciating all that you have?”

It’s a good day? Great! It’s a bad day? Fix it. And if I’m blessed, there will be another day coming. One that has nothing in it yet. Think I should just make a splash!

I want to be better at making each day what I want it to be. Even when I have tasks that aren’t that much fun and can even be considered downright awful, there is more to any day I’m given to make into something better.

I’ll set aside some time for the not-so-fun stuff and give myself the rest of the day to experience joy–in whatever form that is for me. Reading? Doodling? Sewing? Camping? Walking on the beach with my dog? Body surfing? Making dinner to share with friends? Writing? Oh, and there is always napping!

I love my options.

Okay…let’s let the day begin. I’m alive, alert, awake, joyous, and enthusiastic about life!

All the photos are from 9 Palms on the East Cape, about a 3-hour drive from our home.

Life can certainly be good.