Learn something new everyday....

This is a crazy busy time in my life. Tomorrow will begin the weekend of festivities for our 5K Run here that I am the Chairman of.  I am blessed with an amazing community that is SO supportive of this!  We've almost met our goal to build a new playground for our community.  I couldn't be more excited!

This is it!  This is what we are building!  I think it will be a great asset to our little town. I know I will for sure spend a lot of time there with my kids.

So I've been pretty stressed....OK I've been so stressed I had to throw up.  I titled this blog "Learn something new everyday..."  Here's a few things I've learned (both positive and negative); this is my blog so I can say what I want, right?:

I've learned that some people will help you no matter what. They will stand by you, be your friend, and help you see your goals through...those are TRUE friends.  They will listen to you cry, stress, laugh, and vent!  I have grown close to a few people on my run committee, that I truely consider true friends, and appreciate them having the same passion for this project that I do.

I've learned that a true friend shares your goals and passions, and wants to help make it happen.

I've learned and made it a point to always give credit to others, even when I know with all my being I did that 'something' by myself.

I've learned that there are those that think I have more than 24 hours in a day, and that my time is less valuable than theirs.

I've learned that I am a really bad deligator.  I know if I do it, I will do it 100% and right.  I can't turn things over to others.

I've learned that I need sleep, especially right now ;)

I've learned that when you live in a small town, they LOVE it when the younger generation steps up to the plate and does things.  They've been there, they LOVE that someone else is carrying that load for them.

I've learned that I have an amazing family!  My husband is my cheerleader, motivator, and helps me so much with the kids so I can do this project.

I've learned that when I do something I have to do it BIG. 

I've learned that when I do something I put my whole heart into it and my heart gets hurt sometimes because of it.

I've learned that a little 'pat on the back' or a 'thank you' takes a person miles!  Especially me.

I've learned that most things go unappreciated.

I've learned that some people are rude and snobbish but when they need something they quickly turn to you.

I've learned who my true friends are!

I've learned that projects such as this bring out the best in people...but sometimes the worst.

I've learned how to be interviewed on the radio....in an article.... and that it's a scary thing when someone is "Quoting" you :)

I've learned that doing extra projects is hard when I have a real job that is 45 hours a week.

I've learned that my kids are proud of me, they tell their friends about what I'm doing, Madi even wanted to go door to door and ask people to sign up.  (P.S. My kids are amazing!)

I've learned that sometime you have "To spend money to make money" (Famous quote from Will)

I've learned to listen to those that have been there before.

I've learned or realized that my degree is paying off.  Thank you OSU for my Marketing degree :) and dad for paying for it!

I've learned to smile even when I'd rather just cry.

I've learned that stress hurts in the pit of your stomach...and stays there.

I've learned to give credit where credit is due.

I've learned to research what your doing so you can do it right the first time.

I've learned to give it your all...and it will always work out.

Lastly, I've learnd to just be still and listen to God.  Stop and pray!

Not sure if that's all I've learned but most of what came to my mind.  This has been a tough few months for me. I am humbled, I am blessed, and stressed :)  I know that by Monday I won't have even half these thoughts so wanted to record them today.  I have much to be thankful for and today and trying to turn 'the rest' over to God!

So with that... here's to a CRAZY 72 hours ahead of me!!!!!  Let's do it!