Say Right Now...

Day 1: Ten Things that I Want to Someone Right Now

Dear Slow/Distracted Drivers,
I am not exactly sure what is going through your minds when you decide that it is okay to go slower than the speed limit or to look at every single little thing that is outside your vehicle but please may I remind you that driving is done my the majority of the general public to get us from point A to point B. We aren't interested at all in watching you text or eat, please just get into your car and pay attention to what you are doing and if you can not do so, please pull off and let all the serious drivers get by you. When I get off work after being there for that many hours dealing with patients and all types of little stresses, I do not want to joy ride my way home. I would actually like to get there as soon as I possibly can. So, slow drivers everywhere I drive a Black Nissan Altima and I will bully you if you do not stop that foolishness in front of me. Please pick up the pace.

Dear Apple,
I can not in words express the impact that you have had on mine and my boyfriend's life not to mention the rest of the world. I do not know anybody that doesn't drool over the IPhones or the ITouches or the IPads. The technology is literally mind boggling to me. I was laying in bed just a couple of days ago wondering if there was an app that would take my temperature because they sure have apps that do just about anything these days. I got one just this morning that I am able to build and monitor the calories in a Starbucks coffee. Yes, of course Starbucks has an app! I can keep up with my entire family on Twitter, Facebook, or any other type of social networking site that I want. At my finger tips, I can have access to the latest news information, the weather, email, texts, books, internet radio, music, and Perez Hilton's blog. Oh, and did I mention that this is a phone as well. My co-worker has an IPad and it is equally extraordinary. So thanks Apple for all the entertainment that is given to me every single day. I love this IPhone.

Dear Maggie,
Every single day I can't hardly wait to check my email to see if a letter has been received from you. Our relationship has gone through so very much over the past ten years that it is way to much to even mention and we are still going strong. I love your enthusiasm and your grace. In just about every single way we are opposite and I love it. What I would like to say to you in this time of great change in your life is don't compromise what makes you stunning for nothing and for no one. You are a bright spot in all my memories and I love to tell anyone that will stand still long enough about our stories. Without you I am not sure where I would have drifted off to. I feel as though I have lived entire lives while you have been around. The changes that are lives have endured and we still just find a way to communicate now on a daily basis. You are achieving what I could not at this point in your journey and I am 110% behind you. So from your biggest fan, I salute you, my friend. Oh, and I am so waiting on your response to the email I sent two hours ago....

Dear Grandparents in Munford:
I love you guys and I miss you both. I remember seeing you two much more often than now, but life has carried me deep into Shelby county to live far away from the country roads of my childhood. I know when I call, you guys always mention that I should come see you more often and believe me I more often than not take it under consideration, but I just haven't been able to in a while. Time has a way of passing too quickly for me. When my feet hit the floor in the morning there are so many tasks that "must" be completed for that day and as I rush to the next place and the next place I find myself missing a distant time when I came to visit, was fed of course, and lounged the afternoon away sipping iced tea while swinging in the shade of a massive tree. I think of you often and remember all the fun times we've had. Don't ever think for one second that I don't try. It's just hard for me to get my life to let go of me for a few hours. I love you and hope you understand where I am coming from. That's what I would like to say to you.

Dear Mother Nature:
The temperature outside right now is absolute perfection. Now, I like most of your seasons but this one is probably the most relaxing to me. I love the leaves changing color and decorations that I am beginning to see go up. This weather each year marks the beginning of football season, which I love the idea of. I am not a huge football fan but I like the crisp air that surrounds the kick off of the season. My puppies are enjoying this weather much more than what you had going on a few weeks back. They aren't droopy when they enter the house these days because they have been able to chase the runners up and down the fence without feeling heat exhaustion. So thanks mother nature for the break in the heat. I do, however miss pool time with my girls. We will have to figure out some type of fall activity.

Dear "Aunt Flow":
I understand that you are a necessary visitor and most of the time your arrival gives me such relief but could you please take it east with the headaches and cramps. I am pretty much over feeling like crap.

Dear Employers:
Please understand that your employees are the backbone of your corporate structure and would like very much if you kept their best interests at heart. No one wants to work for someone who doesn't care about their well being or the stressful environment that is experienced on a daily basis. Please take pity of those who need a little extra help and always know that there are situations going on in the background that you may not be aware of. Be respectful and appreciative of the workers, because they are the ones that keep the money rolling in.

Dear Grey Carter:
I know you can't read or really understand and keep up in conversations yet, but I want to say to you that you have changed the face of this family and brought us so much joy. I get so very excited when I see that one of your parents as texted me a photo of you or a video of your latest mess. I just love that look of excitement that comes over you when I walk through the door. Keep being the rockstar baby.

Dear Becca:
Thanks. For. Everything. You. Do.
Everyday I am reminded of what an amazing spirit you have and how much you have impacted my life in the past months. You make me laugh, CONSTANTLY and for this you should be given a medal. Our relationship is a honest one that is filled with struggles and giggles. I thank God for the gifts that you have given me and the impression that you have left on me, neither will ever be forgotten. I am so in awe of your drive and the fact that through it all you have a positive attitude. So what I have to say to my "smartest crayon in the box" is that I truly appreciate everything you do for me and hope that you stay with me as long as I can possibly keep you.

Dear Jay:
Thanks for loving me. Thanks for believing in me. Thanks for everything.
What I would like to say to you is that I hope we always feel about each other what we feel now. I would love for this amazing relationship to last and endure many more tribulations. I love you.