It is 12:20 in the morning. I left my house about 12 hours ago and am in New Orleans to speak about Ladies Who Launch and to present a Passion Test Workshop to some amazing women. I was invited to come by the NAWIC Chapter and can hardly wait to finally meet them all.
Tonight, my traveling buddies are sleeping and I get to take a moment to think about the trip we've just made. For those of you who have read my first book, you know that I can find a lesson in just about everything and this trip was no different today. Here are a few things that I learned in the last twelve hours that I hope to never forget:
1. Daughters are a blessing (My Kasey is here with me) & friends make everything more fun (My Deb and Melanie are here with me)
2. Sometimes you don't get to leave when you wanted too.
3. The Southaven Walmart is extremely busy on Sunday afternoons.
4. Everybody needs a rest area every now and then.
5. A GPS system becomes horribly addicting after the first use.
6. A familiar scent can transport you to a happy place instantly. (trust me)
7. Expect unexpected stops along the way.
8. Starbucks coffee cup bottoms can just fall out and get you really, really wet.
9. When yo' momma is callin' you betta answer da phone.
and
10. Every day is like a road trip so pay attention, buckle up and enjoy the ride!
I am in a different place today than I was yesterday and tomorrow will be no different. When I lay down tonight, this day's trip will come to an end. In the morning, it's a whole new adventure. Whether good, bad or indifferent, the new day will take me a little farther on my life's journey and I'll be back to share it with you from the Marriot in Mandeville, LA!
To the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Chapter 339,
Thank you for inviting me to come and thank you for being a part of my journey. It is my prayer that my visit not only encourages you to be more passionate about the journey you're on but also helps you to pay attention, buckle up and enjoy the ride that each new day brings!
Good night.
(see the New Orleans photo album at www.myspace.com/tammy.king)
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It is so amazing how powerful the written or spoken word can be...although real simple to the eyes and ears very powerful to the mind once it is compreheneded...you have a gift...don't let it be taken from you...continue your journey and be safe on your travels...tell Deb and Melanie ~ to enjoy!
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