The beginning... and the end...

Get Happy Challenge Day 3

...and to re-starting tomorrow...

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.

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...

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.

Thoughts for the day:

"I'm sooo addicted to someecards!"



*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/
At the very least comment to help us along. *

day 2 recap

today was a crap day :p
the end

see you tomorrow

” 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.’ “

And the thing that made me laugh the hardest today

Get Happy... neeeeeed energy!!

Get Happy Challenge Day2

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.
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.
Today's focus is natural energy. If I'm cutting coffee, I might need to supplement my energy intake.

• 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.
• Water: This I can do, need to do. I never drink enough, I vow to start now!
• Afternoon energy snacks: whole grain crackers with low fat cheese or peanut butter on whole grain bread
• High Fiber, High Carb Breakfast: whole wheat toast or high fib cereal 

Omg this is all making me tired. Time to go run!

OK back... 1.12 mi run. Yay!!

• Nuts: energy... blah blah

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!

Ugh I don't feel like writing, can you tell by all the choppiness, Sorry :(
Gotta shower and get to work. Feeling good... ish

Here's a good thought:

"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 

I thought this appropiate...

BTW whats's up with the flaming tornado? Is that an environmental first?



*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/
At the very least comment to help us along. *

Day 1 Recap

Let'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.
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...
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.
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 :)
PS I think I am getting a promotion tomorrow!!
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.

Here are some articles I enjoyed today on learning to wake up in the morning:
How to Get Up Right Away When Your Alarm Goes Off
17 Ways to Wake Up Feeling Fresh in the Morning
10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It

So how do I feel?
- Really tired!

Unrelated...
I love LOVE! Aren't these stinking cute... They make me want to be in love again :(


Also unrelated but HAHAHAHAHAHA


But this made me smile and smiling makes me happy :)

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!

Start Small, Stay Focused

Get Happy Challenge, Day 1

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!

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

Thought of the day:



Ok and I am off to my first run. Good Luck with your day Mellie. Can't wait to hear all about it.
I love you just the way you are!!

*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/
At the very least comment to help us along. *

It's been awhile...

I feel like this is a frequent post by us amateur,or wanna-be bloggers. The "it's been awhile" post...

But I have a new goal I'd like to try.
Starting tomorrow, I'm starting a
Get Happy Challenge
with my bestie Melissa.

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.

Each morning (or maybe night before) I will:

• try a new tip, ex.take fish oil
• set a simple goal, ex. make the bed
• share a thought of the day, probably from those oh-so funny "your ecards"

Each night I will try and journal how my day was, the good, the bad and the ugly :p

Let's hope for more good each day!!

Sustainable and Recycled Furniture / Go Greener... Day 5

Day Five.... 

too many days behind in my blog-a-thon. Too much travel. See map above! Crazy weekend. Glad to be settling back in.

Today's blog is inspired by a visit with my closest friend. Her and her hubby both decided to try out a few business ideas. She started her own cookie delivery service and is making delicious cookies in unique flavors, one being candied bacon which we teased will taste similar to an McDonalds McGriddle sandwich:) I wish I had gotten to try them but I can vouch for the chocolate chip. They were yummy! And her logo is super cute too!!

Sugar Mama's Cookies

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

Now, her hubby's biz is right up my alley. He's building furniture out of reclaimed wood. This is something that means a lot to me. Of course that's two things I am super passionate about: 

Furniture and Green Living via Reclaimed Goods

The Woodsman Recycled Furniture

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. 

A Texas flag can be seen as his staple. 

Hopefully in the future I will have him working on some custom designs for me. Maybe I'll design a whole line of reclaimed furniture built by The Woodsman :)

I'm down with furniture made from wooden pallets. See awesome ideas here. 

Get more info and DIY instructions here

Matching Chairs, anyone?

See article and DIY instructions here

I love this bed idea. If I wasn't totally attached to my sofa I would have this in my living room. OOh maybe I will make Kiddo a new bed.

See article and more pics here

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. 

Cisco Brothers

They have all these great pieces and meet all these certifications.

Here is a company I really like. 

RAD! that's the name LOL and it is pretty Rad!

I work with the owner's wife at TreeHouse. He has built some amazing things for TreeHouse that get complements daily. 

check out his site here

Here is a Facebook DIY-er that is selling items for a fantastic deal. 

Austin Recycled Furniture

Love this headboard style.

Ugh! I'm tired.. if you want more...

Here are some cool sites to check out for DIY projects and things sustainable.

http://www.readymade.com/

http://inhabitat.com/