I feel so much better...

For a week now I've been harboring some anger toward a friend because of an incindent that took place a week ago.  It hurt me (not physically) and shattered me for days.  I was truly angry and hurt.

I had nearly decided that because I had not addressed it immediately that I was going to let it go, but I would not let it happen again.  However, an opportunity presented itself a few days ago and I tried to address the issue.  It was blown off and nothing was resolved.  I made up my mind that I would not bring it up again, but as I said, I would not let it happen again.

Well, I was asked about it it this evening.  I told my friend that I was not going to bring it up again, but they stopped me and apologized profusely.  They told me that looking back now they realized how horrible they were.  I thanked my friend for the apology and told them that their apology meant a great deal to me.  It was all that I had been wanting for a week. 

Because of this incident and the way things unfolded throughout the week I was truly afraid that our friendship was doomed.  I was afraid of what I thought was a severe change in my friend.  After our discussion this evening, I realize this is not the case and our friendship is fine.

I really need to learn how to stand up to people.  However, given what I learned this evening, I needed to just let this lie for a few days.  Standing up to the friend at the time would not have accomplished anything. 

So... What would you change and when?

If you were granted the wish of going back in time, how far back would you go? Once back to that time, what would you change?

Do you know when something happened that might have changed your life's journey? At what point in your life can you say "If I had gone 'left' there instead of 'right' my life would be better." And how do you know that it would be better? How do you know it wouldn't have taken you down an even uglier road than what you think you are already on.

I think we've all had that "What-if?" thought, but be honest with yourself ... do you realy want to find out?  Try not to look back.  I've heard this stated in many different ways, but remember "Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow is unknown and not guaranteed, Today is a gift and that's why we call it the present."  If you want to make changes, do it today.

Heart-wrenching

There is a blog that I follow that directed me to another blog with a heart-wrenching story about this 2 year old boy. I thought that the least I could do is post a link to Jaden's story and share it with those of you that read my blog. Click on Jaden's name above to read the story.

More Mountain Dew cookin'

One of the replies to the Mountain Dew cupcakes was about Mountain Dew dumplings (thanks Cindy via Kristen's FB page).

Mt. Dew Apple Dumplings - Mmm Mmm Good!!

Ingredients:

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
2 (10 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 (12 oz) can or bottle of Mountain Dew

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Cut each apple into 8 wedges. Separate the crescent dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew over the dumplings.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Mountain Dew cupcakes anyone?

One of my friends on Facebook mentioned that she had just tried Mountain Dew cupcakes and that they were totally worth the effort. After a request or two for the recipe she posted the link to Cassie's blog How to Eat a Cupcake and the recipe for Mountain Dew cupcakes. I haven't tried them yet, but I plan to. If you try them be sure to post a review.