I know, I know, you are thinking, “Jacque, you are covered in ants. Shouldn’t you be jumping around like a freak?” No, I shouldn’t. You know why? I am a man! No not really, I am only covered from head to toe in red ants.
Native red ants and not fire ants. You know WHY I am covered in red ants to include inside both my pant legs? I am happy. Why am I happy? That’s a great question. You see I know you are expecting some insightful, poetic, deep and meaningful answer. You want to hear all about how a life event has changed me or made me ponder life and it’s meaning once again.
Phooey! Screw life and its meanings. I just got to tromp in the woods. Simple. It’s been a freaking long week already. Once of those weeks that makes you really think about whether or not to come home FROM the woods. I really wanted to say to the team I was with, “Hey worky pants, I am going to just hang out here for a few days until mother nature stops pissing on me. I will catch you all later – ants and all!”
But instead, I left the cool damp woods next to the small river. I turned my back, once again on what I know is right. I walked out the scarred surveyor’s path and went on about my grown up business. Left behind was the healing sounds of the woods. The soft voice of the river calling to me like it always does.
I could have stayed you know. Could have laid there on the banks of that river and solved all of my life’s puzzles. I should have stayed in the poison ivy and vine-covered trail that would hide anything. It would have hidden my furrowed brow, my tired eyes, my unshed tears. It would have hidden my doubt and expectations of myself.
It would have been easier. The coward’s way. But instead I stood in the bright sunshine. It is apparent I have a hangover, it’s obvious something is amiss, but you know what?
Nothing worth having is easy!
Chicks With Ticks 
Well, imagine my surprise when I found that we were nominated for the Liebster Award!! We weren’t nominated once – but twice so far!! It’s been amazing to know that other bloggers out there recognize our work and feel it deserves much love! The award is explained simply below along with the “rules”. May not be a Nobel – but it sure warmed my heart!
This nomination process is from fellow bloggers who are supporting blogs of fewer than 200 followers.
There are a few requirements that come with this award. They are:
1. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
2. Reveal your top 5 picks for the award and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3. Post the award on your blog.
4. Bask in the love from the most supportive people on the blogsphere – other bloggers.
5. And, best of all – have fun and spread the karma.
So, my nominations are as follows:
http://bardessdmdenton.wordpress.com/
http://crudmykidssay.wordpress.com/
http://justsimplyinlove.wordpress.com/home/
http://dracegannon.wordpress.com/
http://wordcoaster.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/maoage-is-what-brings-us-together-today/
So, I also want to thank
word@jlsawler.com
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