Let's Be Awesome!

I think we can all agree that it is always a good idea to be more awesome. Last year I accomplished this by doing something amazing...I had a baby! Every time I marvel at how perfect my son is, or catch him smiling at me I want to give myself a big high five!

This year my resolution has been to become more awesome by actually doing things (not just thinking about them). As a result I have tried many new things, including starting this blog. I have also started a new Etsy shop, recovered my couch pillows, and as of this week I took the first step in trying to get published. A few days ago I submitted my manuscript for a children's book to a publishing company. I shook as I clicked on the submit button, but I felt like a million bucks once it was sent because I did it. Really, I felt awesome! I had been sitting on that manuscript for over a year, and finally doing something with it was a success whether it gets published or not.

My most recent attempt at increased awesomeness was inspired by Zac's uncle, a published author, who also mentored me through the submission process.(To see his super cool books check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Todd-Huisken/560055780696280). That family is full of do-ers. It seems like every time they think of something cool they make it happen. Their awesomeness includes throwing amazing parties, running marathons, taking cool trips, and of course, writing books.

There are so many different ways to be awesome. Basically, anytime you do anything, you're being more awesome. Choosing not to be stagnant is choosing awesomeness. 

The following was a conversation between my husband and me as we are falling asleep. 

Zac: If your book gets published who will you dedicate it to?

A mock-up illustration

Me: Um…

Zac: You should dedicate it: “to Jeffrey, the best spider I have ever known,” and then when people ask you about it say, “what? Who?,” like you have no idea what their talking about.

Me: Haha. That’s a hilarious idea, but I would probably dedicate it to our family, and the true meaning of Christmas, or something like that.

Zac: Well, I’d dedicate it to Katy Perry, cause she’s a fire work.

Um...maybe I should let him write all dedicatory statements for our family. But seriously, this facetious comment from my husband got me thinking. We shouldn't get hung up on the giant list of things we want to do. Pick one and do it. Let's be awesome, cause we're all fireworks!

Have an awesome week!