I am feeling proud today...

I woke up today with purpose and feel great after a one hour cardio boot camp work out with my Diva friends. For some reason, today I am especially grateful for my freedom and lucky to be an American. This is one classification I do not mind. I am an American. Say it out loud. Do you feel pride? If you are missing the point, think back to the Statue of Liberty. The following statement makes me think most of us have forgotten how our country was born and grew up. "Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."

I am taking in all the sunshine, fresh air and gifts of freedom that I have been afforded by those that came before me. Today I feel like I am waking up from a long winter sleep. Our weather has treated us like we truly have cold weather in Texas. For many years, I have never worn a coat, gloves and hat so much in one season. 

I am also grateful for my health. I am still waiting on genetic test results, which will not be ready until early April. Instead of wallowing in the world of "what if", I am living every day to the fullest, like it will be the last one I get. Too often, we say we live life this way, but I think I am truly seeing how to do this...finally.

Item #414: Smile at four people today. Sing in your car so loud the car next to you can hear. Stand in the sunshine for four minutes and enjoy the way it feels on your face. 

I love your guts!