The Beauty of Being a Woman

  This is just random scribblings and a compilation of writings and quotes-its my hat tip to being a woman and to all women who are strong, resilient, and beautiful. But as well as being serious take it all with a light heart and a sense of humor, I'm not a man-hater I happen to be thankful that I was born a girl, and I have seen quite a few women who don't appreciate being a female nearly as much as I think they should.



A woman can do all the things that women naturally do and she can do most things a man can do also. A woman can keep a house looking like something out of House Beautiful, a woman can make a delicious meal from leftovers, a woman can create life. A woman can plow the north 40, hot coat the roof, milk the cows, come in, take a bath, and be ready for a night on the town. Men can't even put a dish in the sink.



I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

Audrey Hepburn



A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

Rudyard Kipling



I'm very definitely a woman and I enjoy it.

Marilyn Monroe

A Year Come and Gone

I started to post on this blog about one year ago after Thanksgiving last year, I was fortunate enough to spend the holiday with the majority of my family in Vermont. There is nothing like coming home and being surrounded by so much love to make you examine your life and re-direct it a little.
Maybe it's because I seem to revert to childhood a little when I'm back but suddenly my dreams seem more within reach, my Faith seems deeper, and my appreciation for my life is greater. I didn't realize how much I needed this leave until I was home, but I know I'll be able to go back to Japan refreshed in mind and spirit-ready to strive towards my goals once again. But for now I'm taking my time enjoying time spent with family and friends, my days are filled with long chats over coffee, writing, hiking, playing cards, snow fort building, baking, and eating ever so much amaZing food. ;) As my best friend would say, "Pura Vida!"