Yes, I know…we ALL know the next words right?!…MAKE LEMONADE!
But what does this really mean???
To me it’s ALL about our attitude!
So when life gives you lemons, what do YOU do??
Do you pull the covers up over your head and say, “I am not getting up!”
Do you kick, and scream, and cry saying, “It’s not fair…why me?!!”
Do you resign yourself to thinking and feeling and complaining about how awful it is and then do nothing about it??
Or, perhaps you will decide to make a different choice, knowing it’s likely not going to be easy nor fun. But also knowing that somehow, you WILL get through it!
So…you WILL make that lemonade…AND that lemon tart, AND those lemon squares, AND that lemon meringue pie, even!!! 🙂
And realizing that everyone has challenges in his or her life…their own proverbial “shit” that they need to work through, hopefully makes you feel a lil bit better.
So, recently, a big bag of lemons was thrown my way! And I will admit there have been moments when I could have let their sour burning bring me down. But, while they are sour, they are fresh and bright. And while they burn they liven your senses.
As with any adversity it is not the adversity itself but how we meet it and challenge it that determines our ultimate sense of well being, and in turn our overall happiness.
So, I have decided…I am going to use those lemons for ALL they’re worth!!! 🙂
You of all people are always so positive and glass half full kind of Mistress. Sorry to hear you had some schtuff come your way. But you are strong and awesome, and this too shall pass. If anyone can handle it with grace, I know you can. You will make lemon puree!
Im all of the above. But now I just do my own thing and not worry about what others think. I hate gossip/stress/chaos as its reason I got rid of cable as its no interest to me anymore. At my age I’m to nice and to old to have fun along with having a girlfriend. With my fetish/interest in women’s fashion along with wearing women’s clothes/lingerie ldw is my only outlet for this. I’m iffy about doing makeup app next week as I know something will come up and I’ll have to cancel. I set it up hour before close as its slow time but with my plan on wearing clothes I mentioned I can see this blowing up in my face.
You know I’m busy making lemon bars right along side you, Goddess.
Hi Mistress Mandy, I LOVE your attitude! Life is about attitude. I am sorry to hear life just hit you in the face with a bag of lemons. What I do like is that you are saying fuck you lemons. I am going to prevail. My line is and has been, you have two choices you can go thru life miserable or happy and it is a whole lot more fun to go thru life happy. I know you always see the bright side of life and are always happy and positive. Whatever is bringing you down will pass. If you are down the next time I am able to call I will offer you my balls to take out your fustrations on
Ohhhh Ms. Meredith, thank you for saying ALL of those wonderful things. You made me feel really wonderful. It’s nice when people see us for who we are…or at very least who we aspire to be. Oh and lemon puree sounds quite lovely…I will add it to my little lemon list, lol. 🙂
I sure do, Caroline!! And I love having you right by my side!! And I just bet working together they will turn out even more delicious! 🙂
I love that you do your own thing petey and worry not about what others think, that is great! Think positive…enjoy your appt…you’ll have fun and feel happy!! 🙂
Hi piggy…thanks!!! Life IS about attitude and I love yours too! 🙂 And I so appreciate you feeling bad about the big bag of lemons that just hit me in the face. And yes, I AM going to prevail…that is exactly right!!! And happy is waaaaaaay more fun, you are SO right on that! Mmmmmmmm a ball offering…I will absolutely take you up on that, as you well know, LOL. 🙂
I’ll try to be positive. I hope she won’t notice hardon as I’ll try to hide it :0. I do what to have women do this to me but I’m afraid to ask and gun shy:( it’s reason I’m single. Any ideas on how I can have women make me their submissive friend?
WEELLL GODDESS…
So often i sense Your blogs are pointedly directed solely at me, yet realize how many other fans You have out there who share their lives with You as well. For me, it has been a slow process. As You know, life wasn’t so kind to give me lemons, only seeds in shit. With Your help, i have taken that shit, mixed it diligently with dirt and compost; Where we planted the seeds, watered and nurtured the seedlings; cultivated the soil and kept the weeds at bay; Finally i sense the tree will bare fruit. i trust You will be around to continue supplying Your bountiful Sweetness to make the Lemonade, pies, and such delicious and yummy.
Thanks for this thought provoking post.
What a perfect post, Ms. Mandy, and it can be applied to so much!
We all get that proverbial bag of lemons chucked at us from time to time. It is never fun, but you are SO right! What we make of it is all that makes the difference. I like what dickwack says… FUCK YOU lemons! LOL. That is just the right attitude too. 😉
Delia
Positive is always good, petey. Well, I think you should just keep being yourself AND perhaps put a girly sissy profile up online. 🙂
Thanks so much, Ms. Delia! I agree, it can be applied to so much. And as much as I actually LOVE lemons, and I do…that big bag is just too much sometimes!! But, finding that silver lining is definitely what helps to keep my PMA (positive mental attitude) going strong! 🙂
I really LOVE just how often you experience My posts being directed at you!! 🙂 And I also love how we have worked together to plant, water, and nurture all of those seeds! And yes, I agree…it is ready to bare fruit…how exciting! And I am certainly going nowhere…there are pies, and tarts, and bars, and meringues to be made!!! 🙂