. . . I haven't written in months, I'm a little/lot rusty. I had these three goal the last year or so 1) to talk less and listen more; 2) to say "yes" as often as possible and with a willing heart; and 3) to laugh . . . at things that are funny, or not funny but need to be laughed at or you'll cry and most of all at myself. Turns out, these things that I've been working on, my massive weaknesses . . . well, they've changed my life, my marriage, my status as awesomest mom in the world, and upped my friend value (I hope . . .). Most of all, though . . . they've made me see, hear, and feel so much more joy than I'd thought I could. As well as a healthy dose of guilt for all the times I haven't listened, said 'yes' or laughed and let go. But I'm a firm believer in guilt being the great impetus for change and inspiration . . . and I'm telling you, I'm INSPIRED! Working on this stuff . . . and listening and