*All this week we’re sharing #LiveFully thoughts and stories from writers around the web. Today’s post comes from Becky Smith, an excellent blogger over at Smithellaneous, where the glass is perpetually (almost) always (usually) at least half full. She has some incredible wisdom, she survived cancer, and she lives fully. We’re excited for her to share with us today, and don’t forget to check out her blog! If you’re visiting here from Becky’s blog, WELCOME!

I admit it.

Sometimes I feel just a wee bit jealous of people I follow on Facebook. They live such impressively full lives.  They fly to conferences in Vegas, they attend concerts at the Ryman, they go on vacation to Ireland.

They host parties that are peopled with an eclectic, elegant blend of writers and artists, movers and shakers.  They hob nob with people who are accomplished in their field and it appears that even their children and their pets live breathless lives of unadulterated fascinations. Continue Reading…