Mowing, Fishing, and Life in General

Well, my life is somewhat sad/stressed recently. And I'm not just referring to Ben. I'm referring to the fact that 2 of my best friends in Jackson are moving away within a very short period. Amy is leaving me by the end of the month. I know she's family, so she has to keep in touch but I love her so much. And of course I'm going to miss the whole family. I've always looked up to Mike and the kids, well they are the cutest, kindest, most precious kids ever. I am very partial to my neices and nephews.
Then Nina, who I love dearly is moving to Boston with her family. She has been such a good friend. On Monday she had to cancel our walk, we do this after work each day, and that night she brought over ice cream (like I need ice cream), movies, chocolate, and a great book. That is a good friend for you. She has 2 kids, a husband, and still took the time to drive 35 minutes for me. She's not family, but I'm sure we will keep in touch anyways.
And ofcourse I'm still sad about my stupid shoe on Sunday and other such things that life throws at you. But I've decided if I act like I am happy, people will believe that I am happy and in return in the process I will believe it too. Once I believe it, it becomes reality. I'm pretty sure I read this about confidence on another person's blog. Confidence begets confidence and it's true with happiness too.
Well this has not been about fishing or mowing at all. I just have a lot to say I guess. Yesterday after my walk with Nina I went to mom and dad's where I decided I would mow for a while. I really really really love mowing. I usually mow with my Ipod in but Michael has it right now so lately I have been able to just be lost in my thoughts. Maybe a bit dangerous but mostly good. Because I am truly blessed. I am reading a book right now (thanks Nina) called Better than you think you are. I only started it Monday but it's a great book and has already had a positive impact on me.
While I was mowing Michael and Amy planted flowers at mom and dads. That is what I wanted to give mom for mothers day. They look great. I'm glad they got done yesterday. Anyways, they finished that at around the same time I finished mowing. I was mostly ready for a shower but they convinced me to go fishing with them. I thought I would go and watch but in the end I fished too. I got to use Sydney's barbie fishing pole. Everyone fished with the exception of daddy who just baited the hooks for us and watched. It was a lot of fun! Sydney caught the first fish of the night. I may have caught the smallest (but did catch a larger one later). It was relaxing and reminded me how good life truly is. The pictures are rough. I did just mow for an hour. That's the way Michael rode back to the house. So funny. It's also funny how Sydney loves worms. I don't even touch them but she has no problem picking them up. Makes me laugh. And like I said, no judging on how rough anyone in the pictures look. Seriously, I had mowed the yard, no make-up. Whatev. This is my life. And I enjoy it most of the time. Too bad Michael and his family are moving. :(
Oh, one more thing. One of my biggest fears is a snake being in my toilet, me not knowing, and it biting my bum. Before I sit down I always look down to make sure there is no snake. I know it's a little weird but still. Guess what, it happened to some one. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090511/od_nm/us_snake_odd;_ylt=As_74ILOG_ogypZoZgVpD33tiBIF