Blessed

So yesterday....I was walking from my car to the building I work in...which is only about 2 blocks. I was waiting in a cross walk....when I noticed the sweet lady who I see almost every other day...who is blind. She and her friend (who helps her )are usually crossing the crosswalk in front of my car when I'm at the light...but today I was early and saw her across the way. I noticed her little friend was not with her and looked like she was having trouble deciding when to cross or not. I was trying so hard to run over to her to see if I could help her cross the street and where she was going....but by the time I reached her she had already made her way across the street and was walking in the opposite direction to her building. I was so frusterated with my self for not getting to her in time and I started to cry. Those of you who know me...know that I am tenderhearted and cry pretty easily..so I'm sure this does not come as a shock!....So there I was crying.....A.) because anytime I see someone with a disabiity...I tear up.....because I usually feel so guilty that they have a hardship...and I have this perfect...easy life...with no handycaps or disabiity hindering my sight or ability to walk or talk. And it just breaks my heart that someone else has to go through that; and B) I feel like God always provides opportunites for me to help someone out....but I never seem to make it in time to help the person.....I try and yet I can't catch them. So I was just frustrated. I'm silly..I know.....but I cried for a moment then pulled myself together and went on to work! I know how truely blessed I am...however, I still find reasons to complain, feel bad for my self or think something is not fair...and then I see someone...who has an obstacle in life...and they smile, don't complain....and give life 100%.....and it humbles me everytime and honestly reminds me of how blessed I am. What a simple impact someone in that situation has on me....it keeps me humble and mindful of what is really important. It holds me accountable to keep my attitude in line. I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes: "I was angered because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet."

A Misperception of a City Girl

Today was crazy at work and by lunch time I was ready to escape from my usual routine of working out and eating whatever I brought from home. So Heather and I decided to drive to Chick-Fil-A to pick up salads. On the way over there...Heather blurts out..."Look, Look at that bird on top of that car.".....I turn my head and ...OH MY GOSH...IT IS AN EAGLE. AN EAGLE perched on top of someones car. There was a big crowd of people standing around looking at it. "How crazy is that?" I thought...it's not everyday that you drive downtown and see an eagle hanging out on top of a car. So 30 mintues later ...we drive back by the car and the bird is STILL there...with a crowd of people still looking at it. So Heather pulls out her camera to take a picture. Thinking I am way cool for seeing such a rare thing...I proudly tell EVERYONE in the office that there's an eagle on top of a car outisde our building. Heather comes to find me 15 minutes later and says....You might want to stop telling people it's an eagle...because I just found out it was a hawk. So my cool story of our Nations bird on top of a car turned into a dumb old hawk hanging out. Actually I thought it was still cool....it was a big bird and it didn't go anywhere for like a whole hour......but not near as exciting as my first story. I know what a hawk looks like...but I'm from the city and sorry....I may get my eagles and hawks mixed up from time to time! Enjoy my ghetto pic....of Heather's pic on her camera!

Happy 4th of JULY

I am super sad! I did not get a SINGLE picture from this year's 4th! I woke up super early, drove to Springdale with Bentley to see Logan and spend the 4th with him and his family! The drive up there felt so quick...Bentley and I sang to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson the whole way there....(ever since he died I've been obsessed with any song by a Jackson.) Great weekend....but way too quick....Jennifer and Holly both got engaged......so it was def a special weekend for a lot of people! Congrats to both of them and their new fiances! So anyways.... since I was a bad picture taker on the 4th I have nothing to show for it!

Patriotic Mama!

July Third was my mom's birthday...and she turned 53...I mean 35 ;).....anyways... It was a great day..not only because it was her day of birth but I DIDN"T HAVE TO GO TO WORK! I woke up and cooked a big brunch...which Jackson did not appreciate...I had to make him Pillsbury cinnamon rolls...because my brunch was too involved for him! My super chef of a dad had to help me with the omelets though...for some reason my omelets always taste good...but usually turn out looking like scrambled eggs. I am a really good cook...but I am omelet challenged! We also went to Brave New Restraunt that night and ate on the patio. I had the Wallai...which was perfect and it was followed by my fav...chocolate cream brulee...we had the perfect waiter...which makes the meal....can't stand it when it is a special occasion and you get a bad waiter/ess! When we came home, Jackson did a fire works show in the middle of the street in honor of my Mom's birthday! I am sure the neighbors loved it!

The Real Story Behind "Really High Maintenance"

Well it's official....I am now a blogger! I have always journaled....and I do not know why I have not thought of this sooner! I am very excited! I have become addicted to reading other blogs.....and thought.....Haleigh...it is time! My blog is titled "Really High Maintenace" because it is the nickname my Dad gave me when I was a little girl. My initials in my name are "RHM"....and he created a lovely/oh so clever acronym for my name that is "Rebecca Hale Millwee"..turned "Really High Maintenance"....and it stuck! Most who know me would think.."how appropriate".....certainly sums her up in a nutshell! As the name stuck.....I thought oh great, I will never live this down......and I will be known as the bratty...picky girl that always gets what she wants.....because that's what automatically comes to mind. Through the years I have decided that I am proud to have the title.....because I discovered something......my convictions, beliefs, stubborness, attention to detail, perfectionism and out-spokennesss........are all things I am proud to be. I demand a lot from life because it demands a lot from me! I stand up for myself and what I believe.....and do the same for those I love..........I am a people pleaser at heart......and proudly use my personality to help and take care of the people in my life! ....Yay for High Maintenance people and for those of you who are "Realy High Maintenance" like me....wear your title proudly!