"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
Have you seen Marley and Me yet? If not, it is a must. It's so cute! And whether you're a dog love, cat lover, turtle lover (I love them all!), the movie has a good lesson - you can learn so much from pets. More than you would expect.
Take my pooch, I, for example. The other night I was hanging out on the couch, painting my nails, and kind of stressing out. I looked over to her pillow and she was fast asleep. And she looked so peaceful. Eat, sleep, play, be happy. That was her day. Meanwhile, I was figuring out how to get the best glam eyes for New Year's Eve and thinking how hard it is to say what you mean in a text and wishing my life was as funny as Hannah Montana. And that was just five minutes of my day. My pup, however, doesn't expect much. She doesn't need much. But she sure does enjoy much. She's happier than most people I know, in fact. And it certainly isn't because she has more shoes in her closet or flatter abs or is dating a Jonas Brother or anything like that. She's basically figured out what most people haven't - that there's a lot to enjoy n the present moment. That the only things you need in life are food, fresh air and love. And did I mention? She's like 2 years old!
So my point is, if you pay attention to your pet, you will be surprised how much they can teach you about life, whether or not they can master shake and roll-over. And if you're not a pet-owning girl, keep your eyes open. Sometimes life's lessons come from the most simple of places.
xoxo
The Fab Gal PS - Exciting news! This weekend I will be posting the first ever FG video blog. This is a new thing for 2009, and I am really pumped about it! So check back this weekend, enjoy, comment, and let me know what you think - I would love your suggestions!
