tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74306257703184637252024-03-20T03:59:24.104-05:00An Ordinary Day in the Life of a Starwords shared by elizabeth starAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-64896683241031300602013-05-12T22:55:00.000-05:002013-05-12T22:55:44.424-05:00Mother's Day and the out-of-town family...<div style="text-align: center;">
I have this bittersweet feeling every time I go home to see my family. I start out dreading the drive but really wanting to be there. To see my niece probably especially.</div>
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I try to see whoever I can, my mom, my brother , my sis-in-law, oh yeah and that sweet (ok not so sweet, little mischievous) niece, usually make plans to see my bestie and her family. By chance maybe run into someone I know at the grocery store. Sometimes feeling like this is where I belong. I grew up here, these are my people. I like running into people I knew years ago. </div>
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But then, I always get this feeling that I hate this town, I don't know why anyone stays here. I never fit in and no matter how many retail chain mall stores they add, this place is just not appealing to me. And then I get to come home to this beautiful town I'm in love with, Austin. I wish I could pick up all the people I love and have them here with me :)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-51246482524611536992012-10-09T19:42:00.001-05:002012-10-09T19:42:10.555-05:00Light Therapy?? Gluten? Something's working...Day 22 Get Happy Challenge<br />
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Today is the first day I can honestly say was a good day!<br />
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So far I have already run twice this week. It's Tuesday :)<br />
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I woke up feeling really good this morning, I'm not saying great, but good is a good start. I even took Kiddo to school and realized I didn't even make tea. So I got out of the house without any caffeine. Woohoo!<br />
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So what's different or what's working? Is it cutting gluten? dairy? Is it waking up by light? I'm really not sure but I will keep doing them all if I keep feeling this good.<br />
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I worked a trade show today with a new "friend". She's actually a launching a start-up website. I was really interested in the idea and decided to help her in any way I can to get her name out there. <a href="https://www.redchairmarket.com/"><span style="color: red;">...Red Chair Market Red Chair Market Red Chair Market...</span></a> Some days I think why did I get myself into this. I'm not making any money and I need a day off. I never get a day off because I just keep offering to work for people. But today was really fun. And when it comes down to it, I really enjoy hanging out with her and I still think her idea is great and I could really learn a lot from her and networking is always great at an event like that. Check out her website <a href="https://www.redchairmarket.com/">Red Chair Market</a>. Our final break down for the day is "it's Craigslist for furniture but better".That was shortened from all our millions of tries at various blah-blahing.<br />
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So I am involved in two start-ups hopefully one will make me lots of money some day!<br />
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This made me laugh today so I shared! Ahahahahaha</div>
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER! also see Melissa at <a href="http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/">The Home Momager</a>*Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-89522646523715575892012-10-07T23:31:00.002-05:002012-10-07T23:38:42.686-05:00Somebody Help Me Please!Day 20 Get Happy Challenge<br />
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I just can't keep up. I need a cheer-leading squad. Or a coach that stands over me and screams orders. Hmm no actually that might make me cry :( Or it's possible I might just haul off and punch him in the face. I might be little but when provoked, watch out... LOL yeah right...<br />
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I just can't seem to get up at 6:00 am like I want to.<br />
I am not running as much as I want to because I just can't make myself. (But I did go tonight and I feel much better about it.)<br />
I can't seem to make myself stick to better eating habits.<br />
I'm not drinking enough water.<br />
I am not blogging as often as I want to be.<br />
I haven't read in too long.<br />
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Neg.. Neg... Neg... Nag, Nag, Nag<br />
Gosh do I nag myself enough?<br />
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I tweeted a few days back,<br />
@lifeofastar_eso<br />
Is there a service that can send someone every morn to turn on all the lights, yank me out of bed, and push me to go run? Taking applicants!<br />
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So I have really been thinking how to get my booty out of bed. It's easy (well easier) for me to get up just in time to get to work or Kiddo to school, but the problem is I'd really like to be up at the same time everyday getting things done before work and just having more time. <br />
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My friend told me you can get sunrise light, that is also an alarm clock. Hmm so I did a little looking...<br />
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Doesn't that look amazing!!</div>
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It's really neat, check it out here <a href="http://www.usa.philips.com/c/light-therapy/operated-by-iphone-app-hf3550_60/prd/en/">click </a></div>
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I soo want one, the one that works with your iPhone...</div>
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but because right now that is not in my budget (Mom/Dad great Christmas gift!)</div>
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I bought a lamp timer to program the lamp by my bed to come on. I tried it for the first time and it did wake me up but I just rolled over and went back to sleep. More light... So I bought two more timers (thank you TreeHouse for my awesome employee discount) and tomorrow I will have three lights from different areas of my room come on, one 10 mins behind the others. That's the best I can do for now. Updates tomorrow.</div>
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A few personal goals for the week:</div>
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1. Run three days at least.</div>
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2. No gluten.</div>
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3. No dairy.</div>
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4. No coffee :( :( :(</div>
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5. Go bowling.</div>
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6. Cook at least 4 nights.</div>
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7. Read at least 3 nights, a book not the internet dang it.</div>
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8. Send a family member a card. Hmm my distant cousin Ashley just had a baby shower, she is now family member of the week. </div>
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9. Come up with my trailer plan, estimated cost, lease agreement, look at a potential trailer.</div>
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10. Hmmm, one more just to round it off, build a quote/daily reminder wall. Love it!</div>
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11. Oh and one-one more, once and for all, secure that demon kitty's name... She-Ra?, Jellybean?, Pumpkin?, Lucky? (lucky to have a home), Lucy? (short for Lucifer), Princess Meow Meow (Kiddo's pic)... and try to be patient, hopefully she will grow up.</div>
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A few thoughts to leave you with...</div>
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"You know it's going to be a long day when you yell 'Seriously?!?' at your alarm clock."</div>
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So true, glad to know I'm not the only one.</div>
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OK I gotta sleep now... snooze. Can't wait to wake up to my simulated sunrise :)<br />
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER! also see Melissa at http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/*</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-88887836437608247672012-10-01T22:08:00.000-05:002012-10-01T22:08:23.288-05:00Would anyone want to adopt one demon kitty?Day 14 Get Happy Challenge.... Dang-IT!! Do I even keep counting after skipping so many days?<br />
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The answer is YES, I gotta keep going. And my blogging buddy better get on it too.<br />
I had to force myself to run today and I think I wind-burned my lungs...wth? ("what the heck", bc "wtf" makes me feel trashy!) Hey but for the first time I made myself RUN, like the whole time. That's an improvement from my run/walk that I usually do.<br />
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So let's see if I can catch up on a few tips, goals, etc. I've been trying the last few days.<br />
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I tried to cut dairy... unsuccessfully. I don't know how to live without cheese. I'm just laying off the ice cream :( I sooo don't need it right now. Plus it's getting cold soon. That's an easy one.<br />
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I am still trying to run 3 times a week... I lost track but I don't think I made it last week. Boo! My lungs still hurt!! Ugh.<br />
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I couldn't go without coffee... I tried drinking tea but it just left me craving coffee in the afternoon. That left me feeling bad all around.<br />
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I picked up some extra hours at my other job... so that accomplished me getting a LITTLE more mula. Not a huge deal but a little feel goodi-ness!<br />
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I want to kill my kitty... oh ooops... off subject...<br />
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I've been burning my beeswax candle... not sure it's doing anything but will keep trying.<br />
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Which reminds me of a funny story. My friend and I were talking about seasonal depression and how light treatments are supposed to work. Light treatments come in various forms but the easiest to do on your own is buy this lightbox that looks similar to a lit makeup mirror. Well she's tried it. "It's this bright light you sit in front of, you can't look directly at, but you have to keep your eyes open. It was awful, I couldn't sit still" Does the vitamin D really sink into your eyes? I'm sure the ADD got her! I was like "Gosh when you feel depressed you will try anything, right? No matter how hokey it sounds" Then I told her "So I'm burning a beeswax candle every day because it releases negative ions and they are going to save me!" LOL Fingers crossed.<br />
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Okay new tip... get rid of unnecessary stress... does anyone want a FREE kitty?<br />
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On another note, I'm thinking of selling all of my stuff... stuff=stress...<br />
and remodeling a tiny vintage travel trailer to live in. Crazy? Maybe. I've been researching tiny living for awhile now. Working in a green store makes you aware of so many things you may have never thought of before, like the amount of energy a big home wastes. Plus I just really want to own something and I need something dirt cheap so I can pay off my *%^$ing student loans, among other debt and save to buy my dream house which may just be a bigger house on wheels. I don't know, we will see how it goes.<br />
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A lot has gone on in my mind in the last few years. I've had to size down and size down again. I still have unpacked boxes in my closet from the last move and the truth is if I haven't seen it in several months, then I don't really need it. All this stuff is just stuff to clean up, which I usually don't have the time for. In the end it is all just stuff and I don't need useless stuff. I only use half my refrigerator so that's not going to be much of an adjustment. The kiddo is always right on top of me so that won't be a big change and she has too much crap. What kid really needs more than some construction paper and a set of crayons. And a few good stuffed animals.<br />
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So I have been on the hunt for the perfect vintage trailer. If you run across one please let me know. I'm dreaming of a 24' bunkhouse. I'm slowly becoming a trailer connoisseur. An Airstream would be dreamy but the price is pretty steep. It seems Shasta's are a cheap cool vintage trailer. So I'll take one of those please. If anyone wants to offer any help, expertise or advise. Bring it on baby!! I only have 5 short months to bring this dream to life!<br />
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Here are some cute pictures I've been saving....<br />
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And again so stinking cute.</div>
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Yes! I'll marry you, but I'm keeping my trailer! Forever!!</div>
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Wow this actually looks like I live there.</div>
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I soo have to figure out how to make the loft work!</div>
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I'm in trailer love!</div>
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Gosh I hadn't realized we already hit a week! WoW!!<br />
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So yesterday I really meant to blog but a killer migraine debilitated me and I was in bed the second I got in the door. Ugh! I was thinking though, but now I've already forgot what I was thinking. That's the trouble with blogging at night.<br />
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I've been soooooo tired. I'm trying all these tips and I'm not sure if I am not trying hard enough or not focusing enough but I am still so freaking tired.<br />
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Oh yeah, I was thinking about Beeswax candles.<br />
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So we sell real 100% natural beeswax candles at TreeHouse. When we first got them I was like "huh, who wants dumb old non-scented candles". All the girls there thought I was crazy and I thought the same right back at them. Hey I'm used to very smelly, yummy candles from Back Home Furniture. So as I was working on our Pinterest page I stumbled across the website we buy our candles from and did a little reading.<br />
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"What's so great about beeswax? It's an all natural substance made by bees in contrast to paraffin, a chemical byproduct of the oil industry. Beeswax candles burn with the spectrum of the sun emitting a brighter, longer burning flame. It is a well established fact that while burning, beeswax candles naturally emit negative ions which clean the air and invigorate the body."<br />
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So what are negative ions, I though...<br />
"Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy." <a href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes">click here for more</a><br />
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I also found a great new blog in my search...<br />
"Negative ions help relieve stress, increase vitality, strengthen the immune system and so much more. That’s why we all feel so incredibly good after being at a waterfall, in the mountains or at the beach. The human body is meant to be absorbing negative ions on a regular basis, so it’s no wonder why there are so many health problems related to fatigue, depression and immune disorders. It’s no wonder why so many people find it incredibly hard to let their true nature shine. Most people aren’t exposed to nearly enough negative ions." <a href="http://kriscarr.com/blog/6-tips-to-boost-your-positive-vibes-with-negative-ions/">click to read more</a><br />
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So I've been burning my beeswax candle at night while I'm winding down and in the morning while I'm getting ready. Hey I'll try anything at this point.<br />
BRING ON THE NEGATIVITY, OH I MEAN NEGATIVE IONS!<br />
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Omg! Super cute must haves...<br />
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Oooh funny moment of the day: A designer friend of mine brought a client in the store to show her around. She was really digging these popsicle trays. She wanted to buy them as a gift for her sister-in-law. I told her "you know you can only put organic ingredients in those". She said "what? she doesn't even recycle", then she realized I was totally teasing her. LOL But what does that have to do with recycling :)<br />
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Let's see I need to catch up. The last two days have been a blur. The last thing I remembered was taking brownies to work Saturday. What happened since then? Um??? Hmm?? Oooh... I did get a great deal on some new running shoes. They are beautiful... hopefully they are as awesome as they look :)<br />
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My goal for today was survive LOL. Well not really I didn't set any specific goals today. I was at work at 7:30 and pretty steadily busy form the moment I got there. I even worked on my lunch break.. ugh! Stay busy, stay positive. </div>
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"Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.</div>
Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.<br />
Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself."<br />
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Daily Goal: Run in my new shpes :) and maybe bowling! Bowling always makes me feel good!!<br />
Weekly Goal: Stop skipping days!
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Thoughts: OMG! I found the greatest happy art and blog! <a href="http://notsalmon.com/blog/">http://notsalmon.com/blog/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">"Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">1) Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">2) Think of solutions, not problems.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">3) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">4) Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">5) Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">6) Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">7) Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">8) Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll on the beach.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">9) Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, stopping your car at the crossroad to let people cross, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite. When you make someone happy, you become happy, and then people try to make you happy.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">10) Always expect happiness.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">11) Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">12) Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">13) Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced. Detachment has much to do with inner peace, and inner peace is conductive to happiness.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm">14) Smile more often."</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-86259340150435336592012-09-22T23:17:00.002-05:002012-09-22T23:17:28.717-05:00Oops! Skipped a day... but I'm still here!<br />
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Yesterday was my day off and I just got caught up in the fact that I was feeling a little better and getting things done. I didn't officially get up until 8 but I got in my run, a lot of laundry, the dishes, a planned grocery trip, made dinner, enjoyed a movie and did my nails. All pretty feel good things for my day off.<br />
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Today I was up at 7:40, naturally, no alarm which is pretty good for me. I didn't plan to run because I already accomplished my run three days goal, but a friend encouraged me to get put there anyways and I thought why not exceed my goal, so I did! Yay! And I have to admit I did more walking than running but hey I still got out there.<br />
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My tip for the day was do something nice for someone, so I baked brownies before work and took them to my coworkers. They loved em'. It felt good! I am kinda making it my personal goal to try to up the morale at work and just make people happier in general, so today was just a little step.<br />
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER!<br />
also see Melissa at http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/<br />
At the very least comment to help us along. *<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-91475118588256369322012-09-20T22:42:00.003-05:002012-09-20T22:42:33.390-05:00The beginning... and the end...<br />
Get Happy Challenge Day 3<br />
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Well today did not start well. It was over for me the minute I woke up. I did get up at 6:10 again. I still consider that an accomplishment. Still shooting for no snooze, straight up at 6am. I got Lily to school then came back and crawled in bed to feel sorry for myself. Then I somehow willed myself up and into the shower and off to work.<br />
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I bummed around work just trying to stay busy and distracted. By lunch I couldn't even decide what to eat. I went home and laid down. Then I realized I knew what I wanted to eat and my whole day turned around. Weird...<br />
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I decided I knew what I wanted at work and I was going to go for it. I want to make people happy and I want everybody to get excited about work again. I'm think I am going to try and focus all my energy there. I think I really do better when I focus on something that means something to me. So let that be my tip and goal for the day: Find something you care about, focus and make a difference.<br />
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Thoughts for the day:<br />
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"I'm sooo addicted to someecards!"<br />
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER!<br />
also see Melissa at http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/<br />
At the very least comment to help us along. *<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-70006544219383294842012-09-19T21:51:00.000-05:002012-09-19T21:51:02.849-05:00day 2 recaptoday was a crap day :p<br />
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see you tomorrow<br />
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” Everyday, think as you wake up, ‘today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can.’ “<br />
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And the thing that made me laugh the hardest today<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-23232595401011487862012-09-19T07:41:00.003-05:002012-09-19T08:06:37.909-05:00Get Happy... neeeeeed energy!!Get Happy Challenge Day2<br />
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I snoozed the alarm. I really didn't want to but the sleepy me said "no, it's not time yet". But I was up at 6:10 and that's a mark, start small, stay focused.<br />
So yesterday Melissa decided to try the switch from coffee to tea. I figured I'd try as well. So I made my tea this morning... with cinnamon, I just read about all these crazy benefits of cinnamon. Tea is half the caffeine. I wonder how many I will need. Is tea better than coffee? The stats vary. Caffeine is a much needed drug in my life, it's a natural treatment for ADHD, which I'm convinced I have. Well we will see how I feel after a few days.<br />
Today's focus is natural energy. If I'm cutting coffee, I might need to supplement my energy intake.<br />
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<li>Bee pollen happens to be the first thing I stumbled upon, that's weird I have never heard that and I can't think for the life of me where I have ever seen bee pollen? Not jumping on that one.</li>
<li>Water: This I can do, need to do. I never drink enough, I vow to start now!</li>
<li>Afternoon energy snacks: whole grain crackers with low fat cheese or peanut butter on whole grain bread</li>
<li>High Fiber, High Carb Breakfast: whole wheat toast or high fib cereal </li>
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OK back... 1.12 mi run. Yay!!</div>
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Let's see goal: Remember to buy cat litter and clean the cat box before the day is out. Even better get tiny trash can to scoop litter into daily and do that!</div>
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Ugh I don't feel like writing, can you tell by all the choppiness, Sorry :(<br />
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"Everyday, think as you wake up, ‘today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can.’ " Dalai Lama </div>
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BTW whats's up with the flaming tornado? Is that an environmental first?<br />
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER!<br />
also see Melissa at <a href="http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/">http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/</a><br />
At the very least comment to help us along. *Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-62212969180945158082012-09-18T22:32:00.001-05:002012-09-18T22:49:54.117-05:00Day 1 RecapLet's see I woke up at about 6:35 and that was me dragging my booty out of bed. I got Lily ready, made (DECAF*&^%) coffee by accident, took Lily to school, came home made REAL coffee. Then I watered my plants, cleaned the patio, and then sat and enjoyed my coffee and started my morning blog. Was feeling off to a good start.<br />
I then ran my goal of 1+ mile. Barely a plus, but a plus no less. And maybe it was a little of a run/walk but still a mile+! Yay! Remember start small, stay focused...<br />
I then got to relax a bit more. I practiced my pretending to be asleep and waking up to the alarm. And then I got ready and went to work.<br />
Work was just work today. I have started to like closing because if I get up to take Lily to school I have all this extra time to clean, blog, run (or run/walk LOL), drink my coffee and just enjoy myself :)<br />
PS I think I am getting a promotion tomorrow!!<br />
Oh and after work I went to see some friends bowl. I so love bowling but I just wasn't up for it tonight. I need to get on it though, I'm out of practice.<br />
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Here are some articles I enjoyed today on learning to wake up in the morning:<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/how-to-get-up-right-away-when-your-alarm-goes-off/">How to Get Up Right Away When Your Alarm Goes Off</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.thedailymind.com/how-to/17-ways-to-wake-up-feeling-fresh-in-the-morning/">17 Ways to Wake Up Feeling Fresh in the Morning</a><br />
<a href="http://zenhabits.net/10-benefits-of-rising-early-and-how-to-do-it/">10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It</a><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">- Really tired!</span><br />
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Ok I guess I'm going to do some more alarm practice. The fact that I really don't want to, tells me it's a good time to practice. UGH!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-66152282707125013562012-09-18T08:57:00.000-05:002012-09-18T11:04:41.921-05:00Start Small, Stay FocusedGet Happy Challenge, Day 1<br />
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Tip: Get into a routine... I've tried this before, but I will try, try again. I want to wake up at 6am everyday (except weekends). I have such a varying work schedule it's hard to stick to anything, but that's just an excuse. I can do it!! Can I get up at 6am everyday?? A friend mentioned conditioning my brain to jump up and brush my teeth at the sound of the alarm. To lay down in the middle of the day and set alarm, then jump up and brush teeth. Continuing to do this should make it easier to do in morning, with the thought that once you've done this you won't go back to bed. It's worth a try. I can do it! I can do it!<br />
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Goal: Run (walk) 3 times this week, starting today. My Nike run app will be watching me. Can you set it to beep at you to force you to run? LOL<br />
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Ok and I am off to my first run. Good Luck with your day Mellie. Can't wait to hear all about it.<br />
I love you just the way you are!!<br />
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*What is the Get Happy Challenge? It is a totally made up challenge between me and my best-ie, Melissa, to motivate each other to get and be happier mommies by Xmas. Each day we will try our darn-est to post a tip, goal and thought of the day, and each night we will post how our day was. We will share ideas and words of encouragement along the way as our Xmas gift to each other. Feel free to join our challenge. The more the merrier =HAPPIER!<br />
also see Melissa at <a href="http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/">http://thehomemomager.blogspot.com/</a><br />
At the very least comment to help us along. *Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-68297472215824776292012-09-17T21:30:00.000-05:002012-09-17T21:44:39.019-05:00It's been awhile...I feel like this is a frequent post by us amateur,or wanna-be bloggers. The "it's been awhile" post...<br />
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But I have a new goal I'd like to try.<br />
Starting tomorrow, I'm starting a<br />
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Our goal is to try and do all we can to be happy mommy's by Christmas. Our love and support through this challenge is our gift to each other.<br />
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Each morning (or maybe night before) I will:<br />
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And what a great idea to be able to have cookies delivered. Anything to help when scurrying around trying to get last minute party prep together or who doesn't love getting a special delivery at work. Great idea Mel and congrats mastering baking, something I have not yet done, and probably never will. Lol</div>
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Now I have seen his furniture in person, sat at these tables for long nights of drinking beers and acting crazy and I haven't seen anyone fall off a stool yet. Lol. This is durable stuff! Well-made. And he's open to custom designs. </div>
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OMG! Ran across this furniture line. Its a wholesaler but you can search out a retailer near you. But I love, Love, LOVE this chair. </div>
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I work with the owner's wife at TreeHouse. He has built some amazing things for TreeHouse that get complements daily. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was thinking, I am really into supporting artist, local artist when possible. Of course, I work for two local businesses and TreeHouse is all about green living so here are a few products you can find there to solve some of the "Earth's problems" (for dramatic effect mostly, lol). But really they have a lot of solutions to live everyday a little greener.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been living in a tiny apartment for little over a year now and it's been a huge adjustment for me. After lots of research on small home living, I am learning to love it and to realize I don't need a lot of space or stuff. There are efficient ways to organize, eliminate, and make due. It's about living within your means. Being able to afford doing the things you love.</span></div>
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These are recycled homes. Super cool! I love old things. Old Fashioned. Antique. Vintage. Whatever you call it, I dig it! I want my own tiny old house.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She totally did it right! maybe not so much white for me and Kiddo but Totally Girl-ie will do for us. I have always loved Victorian dollhouses, why not live in one. </span></div>
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OMG! My computer got a virus today, or had one building up which finally took over today. I was freaking out. I am addicted to my computer. I definitely use it every day, all day. And on top of that I committed myself to this blog-a-thon. But, thank god, one of my best-est friends ever is a bigger computer nerd than I. He fixed my computer and cooked an amazing dinner, chicken fried steak. Yum! I am a very lucky girl. So computer fixed, back to work.</div>
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I'm going to go obvious on this one because, heck, I'm tired and had a long stressful day. </div>
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Shopping bags. You know they are bad, so stop using them. I used the excuse that I reused them for dog poop bags but they are not compost-able so it's not really a solution. But here are somethings you can do with all those bags your hoarding. </div>
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You can make a purse! <a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/recycled-plastic-bag-purse">Click Here</a></div>
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or <a href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153233">Click Here</a></div>
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You can make a dog leash, or rope. <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/recycle-craft-dog-leash-braided-plastic-466022.html?image=125758&cat=6">Click Here</a></div>
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Here's a neat idea. Not sure why you would want to do this but you can cover your already plastic hangers. Someone tell me why! But it looks cool. <a href="http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/braided-hanger.shtml">Click Here</a></div>
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If you don't feel like being crafty then you can support an artist and buy these, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/29676504/shopping-bag-made-from-recycled-plastic?ref=&sref=">Click Here</a></div>
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I love these. Shopping bags made from old t-shirts. Love it! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60927429/grocery-market-shopping-bags-six-pack?ref=&sref=">Click Here</a> </div>
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Well day 2 down and I'm feeling good! I had a fabulous Sunday at the creek with friends, the kiddo and my lovely doggie. If we don't all try and be greener, there won't be wonderful days like these. I couldn't stop telling the girls what a beautiful city we live in and how lucky they are to grow up here.</div>
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My dog can walk on water! Doesn' t she look magical. And the intertube is just a fashion statement, she's the best swimmer I know :)</div>
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Sunday night dinner/ Game of Thrones party, think that's going to be a regular thing now! So glad to be part of a group again.</div>
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Fabulous dinner again tonight, as I mentioned. Wonder who will feed me tomorrow. LOL</div>
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Paper Towels... Get rid of them. I did. It was sooo hard at first and I can admit sometimes still by habit I use them in public restrooms and well anywhere they are available and I have to keep reminding myself and coming up with solutions to avoid using them. And I have a secret to share... but first.<br />
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You are not awesome!<br />
Did you know paper towels account for 3000 tons of waste in landfills daily?<br />
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And something like 51,000 trees a day are cut down to replace the amount of paper towels used.<br />
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Use your last one and just don't buy them again. You don't need them. Why not just use a wash cloth. I keep a basket of them, just rags. I can grab a new one any time. And you can buy cute ones from an Etsy shop and support and artist. Like these:<br />
<a href="http://etsy.me/HdDwCE">click here to buy</a><br />
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<a href="http://etsy.me/HCwZ3F">click here to buy</a><br />
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<a href="http://etsy.me/H8PUTy">click here to buy, these might be my favs</a><br />
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<a href="http://etsy.me/HCzyCG">click here to buy</a><br />
<img alt="Fruit Salad -- Set of 3 Plush Terry Cloth Wash Towels" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.306427426.jpg" />
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<a href="http://etsy.me/Hfy52B">and OMG check these out, love it</a><br />
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save any paper napkins from the fast food order,s you don't want to admit you sneaking. Use them for anything you really need paper for, like greasing you cake pan. I still haven't found a solution for that. And in most cases you can compost them. Oooh composting, were going to get into that one of these 30 days. I'm still learning :)<br />
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This company has a good thing going.<br />
People Towels<br />
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Check out this website for more info:<br />
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I hope you will try to do your part.<br />
And Arbor Day is this month. Plant a tree. Give back for all those nasty paper towels you've used :p<br />
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So I re-designed my blog layout and now</div>
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"30 ways to Go Green-er!" </div>
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in celebration of Earth Day this month. </div>
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So you think your doing your part by recycling, but what I just learned and most don't know, is recycling is not really the solution to the problem. I want to share with you all the green and better living solutions I have been learning while working at TreeHouse. </div>
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Ready, Set, See you tomorrow!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-17776283674520095942012-02-01T22:46:00.001-06:002012-02-01T22:46:41.874-06:00Untitled #7<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?.embedder=3144494&.svc=blogger&id=43042444'><img force='1' border='0' height='600' title='Untitled #7' src='http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/43042444/id/8mIHY3_vTIKiAef4SnZnuA/size/y.jpg' alt='Untitled #7' width='600'/></a></div><br/><div><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?.embedder=3144494&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=43042444'>Untitled #7</a> by <a href='http://elizabethstar.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3144494&amp;.svc=blogger'>elizabethstar</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/betsey_johnson_necklaces/shop?brand=Betsey+Johnson&amp;category_id=62'>betsey johnson necklace</a></small></div><small><div style='padding-top:16px'><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3144494&.svc=blogger&id=48905342' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48905342.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3144494&.svc=blogger&id=48905342' rel='nofollow'>Betsey Johnson strapless cocktail dress</a><br/>$428 - 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The Bobby Bones Show hosts a tacky X-mas sweater party and I have always wanted to go. So I did a little digging to find out how tacky do tacky sweaters get. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are these people for real?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OMG! What else can I say?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I gotta say I like his humor... he is being funny right?!</td></tr>
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What's the deal with the Obama sweaters? I don't get it.</div>
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You can actually buy your own ugly x-mas sweaters at Etsy.com.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow! Drape yourself in TACK!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just glue a bunch of junk from your sweater. The more flash the better.</td></tr>
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Today marks the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of my next. I have to say it doesn't feel too different but I realize I am at a crossroads. It is up to me and me alone, which way I will go.<br />
It didn't start so well. I have been sick for a few days so I woke up feeling pretty crummy. I should have gone to the gym but I allowed myself another sick day. LAZY! I bummed around all morning. Feeling a little indifferent about this change had me thinking and again feeling pretty crummy except this time mentally.<br />
But then I decided, it's time to get up, clean this apartment, take a shower and get going. I've got changes to make.<br />
I sent a message that cut a cord that made me feel weak and dependent. Something I have known for a long time I needed to let go of.<br />
Then I made a list of goals I'd like to reach in the next year. Number one, on that list, I will own my own home. A place that's all mine, well and the Kiddo's.<br />
I called my friend, one of my best friends, who I haven't talked to in way too long. We caught up for a bit then decided to have dinner and caught up more. I so missed my friend. A friend that has always been there for me, always looked out for me and always been honest with me.<br />
Then I came home, put the Kiddo to bed and started blogging. I really love to blog and hold myself accountable for when I don't. I know I keep saying this but I need to make a conscious effort to do it more often. It makes me feel good.<br />
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And that marks a pretty good ending to this pivotal day, that really felt like just another day.<br />
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Step one... I let go of something holding me back.<br />
Step two... I set some goals, to move me forward.<br />
Step three... I got my friend back, that I'm really going to need.<br />
Step four... I blogged, to make me feel good.<br />
So what will be my next step. Let's see how many days it takes me to report back.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="body" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">"The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you."</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: left;" /><span class="bodybold" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/e/elberthubb131190.html" style="text-decoration: none;">Elbert Hubbard</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108452146958202712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430625770318463725.post-56679390933086368102011-09-08T21:23:00.000-05:002011-09-08T21:23:54.480-05:00I'm official....<div style="text-align: center;">
I had a great meeting with a client this morning and then some dangerous free time. </div>
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I was feeling so good.</div>
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I was way, way, let me tell you way, up north, by IKEA. Oooh IKEA!! </div>
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I always love to stop in and check out the as-is area for great deals. Nothing, boo! </div>
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So I just wandered the store a while looking for ideas.</div>
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And then I saw this desk... $20.. hmm, Ok! Logged. </div>
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Keep looking... see the desk again.. hmm that's really cheap.. and I have been really wanting a little desk, so I can actually work somewhere other than the bed. </div>
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Thinking, thinking...</div>
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And I actually walk out, get in my car and drive out of the parking lot, to drive right back in.</div>
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I have got to get this desk. It's nothing special, but it meets my needs, cheap and small! </div>
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And I hadn't yet treated myself to a birthday present.</div>
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So I go back in grab the top and .... score! they have a set of the legs in the as-is dept. </div>
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Yay!! Deal! </div>
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So I had $20 in my pocket and ended up only spending $15. Yay! Yay! </div>
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So now I am sitting at my tiny writing desk, feeling very official. </div>
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Listening to my Glee Channel on Pandora (I know cheesy right) and writing :)</div>
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I have to admit for a designer, it is not pretty, and kinda wobbly. Probably because I put it together with random screws I found in my tool box, gotta love as-is missing hardware...but I love it anyways! </div>
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I've got my design books out, which are really just decor at this point. I have my favorite bowl to catch all the catch-alls. My fav Buddha head, it wouldn't be mine without one. Oooh I am missing an elephant, soon to be added. A lamp I love but until now couldn't find a home for it. And a magazine rack much needed. Sure I can rig up something. And since my desk is facing a window, so I can stare out at the parking lot.. Lol!, I am thinking I may hang a memo board from my curtain rod.. well a project for another day.</div>
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I dream of sitting here writing blogs, working on my designs and client invoices, catching up on emails and maybe just sitting here staring out the window (at the parking lot, of course), </div>
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twirling my hair as I always find myself doing.</div>
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Love it ! Love it!</div>
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