Author: Jemmie Jems

I don’t think too far into the future because I never know what the future will bring.

But I dream of a fabulous getaway by hitting the road in a cool RV.

I can go where I want, whenever I want. I can just relax.

A show of a little kindness where nothing is wanted in return. No strings attached is true kindness.

I think cats are cute, but I am allergic. Sorry.

I love my dogs. My dogs are so loyal and love me in return.

Besides, they are so cute.

I would invite the love of my life only if I knew who he was.

I am working on it, but pickings are slim. Looking for a good man is like going to the market after a super sale. The leftovers are all spongy, saggy specimens you give a pass.

That is why I am not looking, but I leave it all to the Lord to order everything, so at the right time and place, I meet this paragon of man.

I can choose a dress, a cute pair of shoes and a good book but for goodness sakes my future man radar isn’t very good.

It’s best to leave it all to God. He knows what is best for me.

I am an early riser. I was never that way, but after being in the workforce and commuting to work early, my body now has a time clock for early rising.

I don’t think it makes me healthy or wise it only makes me long for my bed every morning.

I rise at 4 am. and do my devotions, exercise, and then jump in the shower. I get breakfast, and if I have time before I rush out of the house, I play with my dogs.

I can’t sleep for more than six hours 30 minutes. If I get seven, I am doing well. I get in bed at about nine or nine thirty. I try to shut my thinking off, but my mind is still going on overtime.

On my days off, I do my regular six hours, then stay in bed to add more to my sleep. Most days it works great, and I get up refreshed. I usually can’t go over seven hours. I get headaches and feel foggy.

But I take naps in the middle of the day to recharge my mind and body.

There’s nothing like a good afternoon nap to fire up those little gray cells. We work hard, and we play hard at times the body needs to slow down and take a break. If I could take a quick nap after eating lunch or on the train ride home, that helps me to feel relaxed and comfortable.

In the morning, I need to stretch, or my body starts to protest. A good stretch not only rebalances my body and stretches my muscles. It helps to soothe me so I can walk and run with ease.

I also take time to dream. Day dreaming can be so peaceful leaving a smile on my face because I am in control of my situations. That is cool.

When I do these things, they make me mindful of my blessings, and I give thanks to the Lord.