Slow Down

I've learned that it's okay to be calm and slow down.

During the past few days I've noticed my Mom does things so fast and so rushed! She gets herself nervous for no reason and freaks out over things when I just lay on my bed and say would you chill out? Shoot- I'm the one who sleeps in until 11, sleeps at random times, stays up late, and acts crazy in my apartment. And I love it! Somehow, I can always find the time to do things that I need and want to do and even when I am pressed by deadlines, I can get them done. I think the key to that is just relaxing and having a calm mind.

I remember when my luggage got lost last Christmas and I didn't have it for one night. My Mom was freaking out while I was like it's okay, it will get here. That kind of stuff I don't want to worry about it's not worth the effort when I know it will get here eventually.

So this Christmas, I want to be more calm and be more what's the word-- patient. I think a difference between me and Mom is that I just want to do things as they come and not freak out, while she likes to repeat things and freak out over them.... that's just her. She just needs to eat some chocolate and go sleep. ha! Watch her read this-- she'll be mad that I've talked about her. But I have noticed I'm more calm and I appreciate it around the holidays and in school.

So y'all need to slow down too.