Mr. Carrey

“Negative experiences will repeat as long as they remain useful to you.

But what does useful mean?

If something pisses you off, you’re getting use out of it because it’s creating an emotional reaction.

Learn to have this ballet dance of karma. Where experiences move through you without getting stuck to you.

Where you bless, you release, you accept, you forgive and you Love.

More and more those experiences won’t repeat anymore because you’re not going to get any value out of them.

Sometimes I’ve spent two hours of my day thinking about one person I resent, and going through orations, if he ever says this I’ll say that.

I find myself now, when I get caught up in something like that, becoming conscious suddenly, going, oh wait, I’m here. I’m not with that person right now.

I’m creating things that don’t even exist. And it’s useless. And it’s time badly spent.”

-Jim Carrey

Google his speeches. You won’t regret it.

A wise, wise man with humor.

XO, B

Six

First and foremost – Happy 6th Birthday, Slade Royce!

I cannot believe you are six. SIX! I don’t think I’ll ever believe it each year you grow older. So count on me saying that until you’re about 40. And then I promise to lose count.

When he woke up this morning the first words he said was, “Am I six now?!”

“Yes, Bubba, you're six!” (as I fight back tears)

I can be cliché and tell you about how I remember the day you were born, but let’s face it, I will NEVER forget that day. I am entirely proud of the smart, kind and funny boy you are. I am beyond thankful for all of the joy you bring me, your father and our families and friends.

But…

I want to take this time to express how much this little person has been my happiness through all of this. He is the reason I want to better myself. He is the reason I want to wake up each day with a smile on my face. He is the reason I want to try harder at everything I endure.

He is my reason.

Bubba, you have given me the greatest love there ever is. You have made me realize that happiness is so important and no one can take that from you.

I'll instill that in your mind till there are no more days. But most of all, I want you to know and never forget, you're my happiness. You are truly, wholeheartedly my happiness.

I don’t know where I would be without this kid. If there was one thing we did right, it was create the most amazing boy ever.

Here is a survey he took over pancakes with sprinkles and a side of bacon:

Slade, age 6

What is your name? Slade

Do you have a nickname? Since it’s winter, Frosty

How old are you? (He held his 6 little fingers up)

What makes you laugh? Tickling

What makes you scared? The dark

What is your favorite color? Red and blue

What is your favorite animal? Turtle (go figure!)

What is your favorite book? Ninja Turtles

What is your favorite TV show? Spongebob Squarepants

What is your favorite movie? TMNT

What is your favorite song? The Godzilla theme song

What is your favorite food? Pancakes

What is your favorite drink? Water, because it’s a healthy choice

What is your favorite snack? Granola bar

What is your favorite restaurant? Doc’s

What is your favorite outfit? My jacket

What is your favorite game? Temple Run

What is your favorite toy? Dinosaurs

Who is your best friend? Mark

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Stuffed animals

Where do you like to go? Playground

Where do you want to go on vacation? The beach, with my cousins

What do you love to learn about? Indians and the pilgrims

What do you want to be when you grow up? Police man

If you had one wish on your birthday, what would it be? I just want my Mom and Dad to love me

(Heart melted)

XO, B