"Greatness is not in where we stand,

but in what direction we are moving.

We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it -

but sail we must and not drift, nor lie at the anchor."

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Last May I was given the advice from a psychic: "Don't get lost. Don't be lost." I'm trying not to. Maybe too hard.

To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all.
- Peter McWilliams

Shaved Kitty

Today Nigak went to the groomers. I kept trying to warn her, but she didn't understand. She got a little nervous after I picked her up and started locking doors. Once I got to my car, she was ready to play outside. I think she likes car rides, but as I got closer and closer to The Pet Stop, she grew anxious and became more vocal.

Inside, it was calm and the people were friendly. They seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. Groomer Mike was to the point, yet kind. He helped me claw her off of my shoulder as I was leaving. They all had a little trouble with her name. It is Ni-gak (knee-GAK). A little tricky- everyone has a difficult time at first.

As I drove away, I wondered what kind of experience it would be for her. I didn't bring any food for her- did they feed her? Where did she...ya know...go? Did she like her neighbors?

Then I frankly forgot about it, until I almost forgot to pick her up. She looks beautiful! A little funny with her puffy head and paws and tail, but so pretty! She's a little beat tonight, but I think she is muy gracias!

Before...

After...

I think she looks like an alien cat in this picture! LOL!
...And also this is a nice quote I found today...

There is no greater impotence in all the world like knowing you are right and
that the wave of the world is wrong, yet the wave crashes upon you. - Norman Mailer

tarot.com

I actually noted a website as my source in the following journal entry:

Cancer:
Crabs live in the past more than other signs, and it effects the present, especially in relationships. In 2008, tally up you past hurts, and let go...for good.

- tarot.com

Perfect Failure

Try as hard as we may for perfection, the net result of our labors is an amazing variety of imperfectness. We are surprised at our own versatility in being able to fail in so many different ways. - Samuel McChord Crothers

Daily Horoscope for Cancer

Although you may feel fresh waves of emotions washing through your life, you aren't necessarily comfortable with the potential ahead. Restrictive Saturn is blocking your movement forward, reminding you today of your unfulfilled obligations. Meet your commitments over the next few days and then you will be ready to move on.

from tarot.com

China Garden

YOUR LOVE LIFE WILL BE

HAPPY AND HARMONIOUS

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Starbucks Insight #135

"Wrangling fear in the biggest challenge the world faces now and the challenge we all face, now and again, at our crossroads, in the dark moments, at those times we are asked to compromise, at those times when we know deep down that we must revolutionize our own lives."

--Holly Morris
Author of Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for a New Kind of Heroine.

Chapter 29

"Why do people move? What makes them uproot and leave everything
they've known for a great unknown beyond the horizon? Why climb the Mount
Everest of formalities that makes you feel like a beggar? Why enter this
jungle of foreignness where everything is new, strange and difficult?

"The answer is the same the world over: people move in the hope of a better
life."

p. 77, Life of Pi- Yann Martel

Quote of the Day

We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. - Frank Tibolt

My Day

Your Birthdate: July 19

You are resilient, and no doubt your resilience has already been tested.You've had some difficult experiences in your life, but you are wise from them.Having had to grow up quickly, you tend to discount the advice of others.You tend to be a loner, having learned that the only person you can depend on is yourself. Your strength: Well developed stability and confidence Your weakness: Suspicion of others Your power color: Eggplant Your power symbol: Spade Your power month: October

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?