Goofyluver
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Before I get started on all the drama caused by my mama 
on this here trippie, I thought Id start off with the what for. You know
the why. The reason. The how come.
When I decided to go back to the world, I got the same question from those unknowing people in my life. Youve all gotten it too
Youre going baaack? Agaaain? Why???
My own mother, who was joining us on this trip, asked the same thing.
Why do you keep going back? Dont you want to do something ELSE with your money?
Well, ummmm nope. And Ill tell ya why.
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Have you ever been to Seattle? To that neat little fish market on the harbor?
Yea, me either. BUT, I know you know what Im talking about.
The fish market where the guys throw the fish around, and you can catch your order as it flies through the air.
Well, the guy who runs that company/fish market put out a workplace training DVD a few years back and developed a program to create more positive work environments.
His philosophy is called the FISH! Philosophy. And the school where I work has adopted this philosophy.
FISH! is all about creating a positive and healthy environment based on four principals.
1. Be There: for your fellow employees, for those you interact with, etc. Just be there for those around you show your support.
2. Make Their Day: make someones day everyday. Happiness breeds happiness.
3. Choose Your Attitude: you get to choose how your respond to things.
AND the most IMPORTANT:
4. Play: have fun. Life without fun isnt, well fun!
The big boss lady arranged a presentation from the owner of the fish market. He came and shared his philosophy and his program, and how it can apply to all situations in life. I know it sounds corny but its worked for us at work mostly. Heh heh. But, FISH! is a great way to explain my what for.
#1-Being There: Pretty self explanatory. Im a single mommy most of you know. Its Jon and I against the world. Check.
#2-Make Someones Day: Most of you know about Jons struggles. It is what it is. Its a part of our life. We dont dwell but some days are better than others. Smiles are important. Laughter is important. Distraction is IMPORTANT!!! Id give my left leg or a Disney trip to get that kid to smile and to make his day.
#3-Choose Your Attitude: All of us have things we deal with in our lives that are difficult. Its our choice how we deal with it. We can sit and mope. OR, we can live life to the fullest. Grab the bull by the horns. Experience experiences fully!!! Do things that we enjoy, even when life deals us difficult hands. It took me a looong time to pull up my big girl panties and deal with what was happening in my life. Now, we choose to look forward and not back. I choose to enjoy every second with my son. And where can you do that more than at the Happiest Place on Earth???
#4-PLAY SISTAH FRIENDS! PLAY HARD AND OFTEN! Life it too dang short not to have fun. HAVE FUN PEOPLE! Laugh. Smile. Play. Worry about the crappy stuff another day. But today today we play.
Theres always tomorrow.
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On the way back from our trip a few days ago, my mother told me she didnt understand why an adult would enjoy going to Disney. WTH??? She obviously doesnt get IT. When I asked her if she had fun, she said: Well, I liked taking Lexie and seeing her have fun.
Yea lifes too short people. Play every single day. Enjoy.
And I hope you enjoy taking this ride with me. On this here trippie. That I took with my motha who still doesnt get IT.
Coming Up Next: Mom what is W-D-W? A KOTS Member No Longer! Heres the Reveal!
on this here trippie, I thought Id start off with the what for. You know
the why. The reason. The how come.When I decided to go back to the world, I got the same question from those unknowing people in my life. Youve all gotten it too
Youre going baaack? Agaaain? Why???
My own mother, who was joining us on this trip, asked the same thing.
Why do you keep going back? Dont you want to do something ELSE with your money?
Well, ummmm nope. And Ill tell ya why.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you ever been to Seattle? To that neat little fish market on the harbor?
Yea, me either. BUT, I know you know what Im talking about.
The fish market where the guys throw the fish around, and you can catch your order as it flies through the air.
Well, the guy who runs that company/fish market put out a workplace training DVD a few years back and developed a program to create more positive work environments.
His philosophy is called the FISH! Philosophy. And the school where I work has adopted this philosophy.
FISH! is all about creating a positive and healthy environment based on four principals.
1. Be There: for your fellow employees, for those you interact with, etc. Just be there for those around you show your support.
2. Make Their Day: make someones day everyday. Happiness breeds happiness.
3. Choose Your Attitude: you get to choose how your respond to things.
AND the most IMPORTANT:
4. Play: have fun. Life without fun isnt, well fun!
The big boss lady arranged a presentation from the owner of the fish market. He came and shared his philosophy and his program, and how it can apply to all situations in life. I know it sounds corny but its worked for us at work mostly. Heh heh. But, FISH! is a great way to explain my what for.
#1-Being There: Pretty self explanatory. Im a single mommy most of you know. Its Jon and I against the world. Check.
#2-Make Someones Day: Most of you know about Jons struggles. It is what it is. Its a part of our life. We dont dwell but some days are better than others. Smiles are important. Laughter is important. Distraction is IMPORTANT!!! Id give my left leg or a Disney trip to get that kid to smile and to make his day.
#3-Choose Your Attitude: All of us have things we deal with in our lives that are difficult. Its our choice how we deal with it. We can sit and mope. OR, we can live life to the fullest. Grab the bull by the horns. Experience experiences fully!!! Do things that we enjoy, even when life deals us difficult hands. It took me a looong time to pull up my big girl panties and deal with what was happening in my life. Now, we choose to look forward and not back. I choose to enjoy every second with my son. And where can you do that more than at the Happiest Place on Earth???
#4-PLAY SISTAH FRIENDS! PLAY HARD AND OFTEN! Life it too dang short not to have fun. HAVE FUN PEOPLE! Laugh. Smile. Play. Worry about the crappy stuff another day. But today today we play.
Theres always tomorrow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On the way back from our trip a few days ago, my mother told me she didnt understand why an adult would enjoy going to Disney. WTH??? She obviously doesnt get IT. When I asked her if she had fun, she said: Well, I liked taking Lexie and seeing her have fun.
Yea lifes too short people. Play every single day. Enjoy.
And I hope you enjoy taking this ride with me. On this here trippie. That I took with my motha who still doesnt get IT.
Coming Up Next: Mom what is W-D-W? A KOTS Member No Longer! Heres the Reveal!
BRAV-FLIPPIN'-O! 
You can talk to her about it when she gets there
its so true.
