life is a journey.

My Lord God,

I have no idea where I am going. I cannot see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But, I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all I am doing. I hope I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.

                      -Thomas Merton   

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Dear November,

to be honest: you are not really causing good associations in me.
You are grey, cold and full of opportunities to wallow in self-pity.
I once heard your the month, in that most people die.
But I decided to give you a new chance to be the mother (or the father?) of 30 enlightening days. It is all a question of attitude, isn't it?

Anna from Little Reminders of Love inspired me to set some goals for this new month.

1. Become an eager beaver. Well... at least I will try to get my work done.
2. Look about for a bicycle.
3. Be aware of what makes me happy and go for it.
4. Take pictures.
5. Try to keep my chocolate consumption at a sane level.

Alright, my friend, I hope we will get along.
I'm excited for our time together.

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