If everyone had a theme song, this would be mine...

Michael Bublé - Haven't Met You Yet


for today anyway. I'm loving how well the crisp Autum air and Michael Buble songs go together! When I hear him I automatically feel the need for apple cider.

Holiday Cards vs Christmas Cards

For the past couple of years I have sent out Holiday Cards that aren't specific to any one religious holiday or belief. This year, I've decided things are going to be different.

I am Christian and I celebrate Christmas, therefore I will be sending out Christmas cards this year.

In years past I have opted for the more general, generic holiday cards because the list of friends I send cards to is varied and many of the people on my list are not Christian. In thinking about everyone else's holiday beliefs before my own, I feel that I've lost a part of that Christmas magic and I want it back!

I love sending out Christmas cards and think I will enjoy doing so this year and not feel as though I'm obligated to, as I did last year. I've already planned out my Christmas card this year and am beginning to work on them. They're going to be pretty darn cute and I'll surly post a sample when they're complete.

Learning to say No

Saying "NO" isn't something I do very well. My sister says it's because I feel like I have to be nice to everyone. I'm not sure I agree. I think I want to be viewed as the go-to-gal, the co-worker with all the answers and the friend who never lets you down. Maybe my sister's right.

However, today was a big step for me in that I said "No". And it was to a request at work. It was tough, but I felt it was something that simply needed to be done. Now, before you think I'm a horrible employee, know that I only said no to someones request for me to do their work. It felt good, but now I feel guilty. Maybe it's just first-timer's remorse and saying no will eventually get easier with time?

I'm not sure where my need to be everything to everyone comes from, but some days I must take a step back and say "NO!" I'm learning...