I spoke with a good friend this evening, we had not spoken in 15 years. I introduced her to awomanis.com.

She told me she likes reading other people's stories but she didn't think anyone would want to read what she had to say. She says much of her stories would be too depressing.

I told her most of us have sad stories to tell.  Yes, people are full of sad stories, life is a crappy tragedy, sometimes.

Sometimes there's a happy ending to a sad story.

Sometimes the happy ending is that we are able to tell our story.

She is able to tell her story.

I saw him as I pulled into the driveway.   He was looking out the window, almost as if he were waiting for me.    As I opened the door, I could tell by his body language he was excited to see me.  He showered me with sweet, lucisious kisses as I stepped into my house.    He almost knocked me over with his greeting.    I sat down, and he sat next to me.   He was so close I could feel his warm breath.    He was breathing on my neck and shoulders.  I was shocked by his eagerness.   We had our dinner.   I shared from my plate.   I knew he loved it when I did that.    We stayed close all evening long.   We even shared the comfy chair.  It was cozy feeling him next to me.   We didn't really have to say a whole lot.  I know how he feels about me, and he knows how much I love him.

As the evening started to draw to a close, bedtime was nearing.  I wanted to shower.  He patiently waited for me right outside the bathroom door.   He watched as I dried off.  I put lotion all over my body.  His eyes never left me.   He waited.   I knew what he wanted.   I looked at him and said, ok.   I laid down in my bed, and he stood just looking, waiting, hoping he would get an invitation.   I told him to come on.   He crawled in bed next to me.  He rested his head on my stomach and snuggled up close.  It brought such calm, such peace ,such a feeling of love and safety.   I loved having him next to me.  I knew I loved him from top of his head all the way down to the tip of his tail.  My Lucky, always by my side, my beautiful English Pointer.   Who else would it have been?

No matter how bad yesterday was,

No matter how sad today is.

There is always tomorrow,

and with tomorrow comes a new day and a new chance to be happy.

As a woman, what has been the best 5 tips of advice you have ever heard?     We need to learn from each other and inspire one another.   Please leave your feedback.

1.  Treat yourself to a little something every month.   After all YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!

2.  Save a  small amount of money from each check.  If money is tight, save just $5.  Who doesn't waste $5? Those $5 will add up quick.

Those are two of my best tips.  Now it's your turn.   Please, PLEASE, PLEEASSSE  leave your feed back.  Remember we all can learn from each other.  Thank YOU!!!!

ALL DREAMS ARE POSSIBLE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSUE THEM~Walt Disney

I love this quotation.   Every one has dreams.  Sometimes as we get older, we lose sight of our dreams.   We forget what they are, or we think people won't support us.   I look at so many people who had dreams, and actually pursued them.   Walt Disney was a grown man, and he drew pictures.   He dreamt they would come to life.   Movies, cartoons, theme parks all because of one man's dream.   Bill Gates started playing with computer things in his garage, look at the man now.   He is a billionaire.    People all over the world own computers, and are unable to function without them.   Oprah had a dream to have her on talk show.   She is an African American woman in the 1980's who pursued her dream.  The 1980's was a time where women were starting to  become  more accepted in the work place, but she was an African American woman trying to make a name for herself in a world where white men were the ones who pursued  these type of careers.   Mother Teresa wanted to help the less fortunate.   How many thousands of lives has she touched?  The author of Harry Potter, she was homeless when she finished her novel, she now has more than money can buy.   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had a dream segreation would end, that white children and black children could play together and it would be ok.  It is happening.  We have an African American president.   Who knew, all because of dreams.

My dreams are coming true.  I am not well known, like the above mentioned people, but my dreams are unfolding daily.   As a child, I wanted to be a teacher.   I became a teacher.  I have lost that opportunity due to the economy, but I still was fortunate enough to accomplish that dream.    I wanted to be a mother.    I have two beautiful daughters.  As a child, I wanted to sing.   I hoped I would be on the Grand Ole Opry.   I unfortunately, won't accomplish that dream, but I haven't stopped singing.  I was told by someone very close to me I couldn't sing.  I was devasted, but I kept singing becasue I enjoy it.   I may not sing like Dolly Parton, but I sing better than a crow.   I always imagined stories in my mind, but never told people.   I always thought, people won't understand.   I can't do it.  It won't pay bills.  It won't amount to anything.  Look at me now, I'm in my thirties, and I am writing.    I enjoy it more than words can say.   I never thought it would be possible.  I get afraid sometimes, and want to give up, but I'm not going to because I will not give in to fear or negative thoughts.

What is your dream?  Believe in yourself, and follow that dream.     You are a wonderful person.   Have the courage and go for it!