Today has been a good day. I worked out, got some sun, nails done, pedicure, eyebrow waxing and a two hour massage. I am relaxed and ready to walk down the aisle to my love! Such a great feeling!
Beyond feeling blessed and extremely happy!!!
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Post 28 - 2013 Less than a week
EEEEEKKKKKKK I will be a married woman in less than a week. We both are sooooo excited. Wow how much my life has changed in the past 12 months. Excited where the next 12 months will take me and well us. It is funny yesterday B said, "we love each other.. but seem not to like others." He cracks me up.. The things that he gets mad about, make me laugh. Which in return ends up making him laugh. The funny thing is, he is a people person. He will talk to anyone. Where I avoid eye contact and try not to talk to someone else. Which he finds funny. I am social when I need to be; At work, volunteering, but not so much any other time. I am happy being home and not leaving on the weekends. Where he has to get out and do something, so I get drugged out, but always have fun. We end up on the best adventures. We push each other to be better people. I like that a lot. I love all the laughs we share. So ready for Saturday to get here!
Whoo hoo for exciting fun things happening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoo hoo for exciting fun things happening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Post 27 - 2013 8 days
8 days until B and I are married. Wow what a crazy year this has been. I feel like we have fit 10 years into one. I am so excited to begin this journey with him. He is such a good man and I am a lucky girl.. though he is pretty lucky too. I am an awesome catch that has never been caught... so yeah he is pretty lucky.
I am fairly stress free for it being 8 days before the wedding. Even B mentioned that I was calm. I feel loved, safe and secure. The details are all about done, just a few things left. I need to make a list of items to bring so I do not forget anything, as I am pretty forgetful. I am not nervous at all about the wedding. I cannot wait to walk down the aisle and see him standing there with the bay as our backdrop and seeing all of our family there to watch us get married. I am so thankful my bestie is marrying us and that my nieces and sister will be in the wedding as well. I feel relief that I am marrying my best friend. I feel confident that we care get through anything life throws at us. 8 days... 8 days :D
I am fairly stress free for it being 8 days before the wedding. Even B mentioned that I was calm. I feel loved, safe and secure. The details are all about done, just a few things left. I need to make a list of items to bring so I do not forget anything, as I am pretty forgetful. I am not nervous at all about the wedding. I cannot wait to walk down the aisle and see him standing there with the bay as our backdrop and seeing all of our family there to watch us get married. I am so thankful my bestie is marrying us and that my nieces and sister will be in the wedding as well. I feel relief that I am marrying my best friend. I feel confident that we care get through anything life throws at us. 8 days... 8 days :D
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Post 26 - 2013 11 Rules that you don't learn in school.
11 Rules that you don't learn in school.
From the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles Sykes
It is actually from the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles J. Sykes, 1995, and is directed at high school and college graduates.
Rule 1:
Life is not fair - get used to it
Rule 2:
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself
Rule 3:
You will NOT make $40,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both
Rule 4:
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss
Rule 5:
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping - they called it opportunity
Rule 6:
If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them
Rule 7:
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room
Rule 8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life
Rule 9:
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time!
Rule 10:
Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs
Rule 11:
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Post 25 - 2013 Six right livelihood guidelines
Six right livelihood guidelines
Consume mindfully.
Eat with awareness and gratitude.
Pause before buying and see if breathing is enough.
Pay attention to the effects of media you consume.
Pause. Breathe. Listen.
When you feel compelled to speak in a meeting or conversation, pause.
Breathe before entering your home, pleace of work, or school.
Listen to the people you encounter. They are buddhas.
Practice gratitude.
Notice what you have
Be equally grateful for opportunities and challenges.
Share joy, not negativity.
Cultivate compassion and loving kindness.
Notice where help is needed and be quick to help
Consider others' perspectives deeply.
Work for peace at many levels.
Discover wisdom
Cultivate "don't know" mind (= curiosity).
Find connections between Buddhist teachings and your life.
Be open to what arises in every moment.
Accept constant change.
Post 24 - 2013 25 phrases you wish you could say at work more often
25 phrases you wish you could say at work more often
(Warning: Contains naughty words...:-)))
1. Ahhh...I see the f-up fairy has visited us again...
2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.
7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...
8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.
10. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of sh*t.
11. I like you. You remind me of me when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't give a darn.
14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?
20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. No, my powers can only be used for good.
24. You sound reasonable... Time to up the medication.
25. Who me? I just wander from room to room.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Post 23 - 2013 How to be perfect
Excerpts from "How to be Perfect"
Get some sleep.
Eat an orange every morning.
Be friendly. It will help make you happy.
Hope for everything. Expect nothing.
Take care of things close to home first. Straighten up your room
before you save the world. Then save the world.
Be nice to people before they have a chance to behave badly.
Don't stay angry about anything for more than a week, but don't
forget what made you angry. Hold your anger out at arm's length
and look at it, as if it were a glass ball. Then add it to your glass
ball collection.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Do not spend too much time with large groups of people.
Plan your day so you never have to rush.
Show your appreciation to people who do things for you, even if
you have paid them, even if they do favors you don't want.
After dinner, wash the dishes.
Calm down.
Don't expect your children to love you, so they can, if they want
to.
Don't be too self-critical or too self-congratulatory.
Don't think that progress exists. It doesn't.
Imagine what you would like to see happen, and then don't do
anything to make it impossible.
Forgive your country every once in a while. If that is not
possible, go to another one.
If you feel tired, rest.
Don't be depressed about growing older. It will make you feel
even older. Which is depressing.
Do one thing at a time.
If you burn your finger, put ice on it immediately. If you bang
your finger with a hammer, hold your hand in the air for 20
minutes. you will be surprised by the curative powers of ice and
gravity.
Do not inhale smoke.
Take a deep breath.
Do not smart off to a policeman.
Be good.
Be honest with yourself, diplomatic with others.
Do not go crazy a lot. It's a waste of time.
Drink plenty of water. When asked what you would like to
drink, say, "Water, please."
Take out the trash.
Love life.
Use exact change.
When there's shooting in the street, don't go near the window.
Eat an orange every morning.
Be friendly. It will help make you happy.
Hope for everything. Expect nothing.
Take care of things close to home first. Straighten up your room
before you save the world. Then save the world.
Be nice to people before they have a chance to behave badly.
Don't stay angry about anything for more than a week, but don't
forget what made you angry. Hold your anger out at arm's length
and look at it, as if it were a glass ball. Then add it to your glass
ball collection.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Do not spend too much time with large groups of people.
Plan your day so you never have to rush.
Show your appreciation to people who do things for you, even if
you have paid them, even if they do favors you don't want.
After dinner, wash the dishes.
Calm down.
Don't expect your children to love you, so they can, if they want
to.
Don't be too self-critical or too self-congratulatory.
Don't think that progress exists. It doesn't.
Imagine what you would like to see happen, and then don't do
anything to make it impossible.
Forgive your country every once in a while. If that is not
possible, go to another one.
If you feel tired, rest.
Don't be depressed about growing older. It will make you feel
even older. Which is depressing.
Do one thing at a time.
If you burn your finger, put ice on it immediately. If you bang
your finger with a hammer, hold your hand in the air for 20
minutes. you will be surprised by the curative powers of ice and
gravity.
Do not inhale smoke.
Take a deep breath.
Do not smart off to a policeman.
Be good.
Be honest with yourself, diplomatic with others.
Do not go crazy a lot. It's a waste of time.
Drink plenty of water. When asked what you would like to
drink, say, "Water, please."
Take out the trash.
Love life.
Use exact change.
When there's shooting in the street, don't go near the window.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Post 22 - 2013 Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings'
yeah yeah yeah i am posting multiples in one day.. Aren't you lucky??
Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings'
1 cup water or soy milk
1 cup flour (any kind will work—even gluten-free!)
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 head of cauliflower, chopped into pieces
1 cup buffalo or hot sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil or melted vegan margarine
1 cup water or soy milk
1 cup flour (any kind will work—even gluten-free!)
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 head of cauliflower, chopped into pieces
1 cup buffalo or hot sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil or melted vegan margarine
Post 21- 2013 herbal beauty tips
Make a paste of salt in vinegar. Rub it on the pimples. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
* Grind nutmeg with unboiled milk and apply on affected area. This works as a magic. Pimples should disappear without leaving a mark.
* Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
* Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.
* Apply ripe tomatoes pulp on pimples and kept up to 1 hour, then wash.
* Rub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without a mark with regular applications.
* Ground drumstick pods and leaves and mix mixed with fresh lime juice, and apply on pimples. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.
* Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.
* Apply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek (dana methi, methi) seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing pimples, blackheads, dryness, and wrinkles.
* Mix lime juice and rose water in equal portions. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
Post 20 2013 Darn cat
Darn cat is at it again. Not sure if he has a death wish or just has lots of anxiety, but peeing on the bed while we are sleeping, is not okay.
So today I am off to the store for a new comforter and some lavender essence to try to calm the cat down.
Fingers crossed it works!
So today I am off to the store for a new comforter and some lavender essence to try to calm the cat down.
Fingers crossed it works!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Post 19 2013 Valentines day
Today is Valentine's day.. a day I think is blown way out of proportion. It is a day that has wayyyy too many engagements and weddings. A day where people think they are loved if they get all of this stuff, when I feel like their love should give that to them every other day of the year, just because, not because society tells you they should. I told B he was off the hook, even put it in writing, because he tells me he loves me. He even said he was willing to try whatever to keep the animals and him.
We wake up have some time together before work. I am doing my normal morning cleaning, when I look on the table and notice 12 colorful roses. Very sweet, totally unexpected roses. Some days he does not listen to me, but the thought was nice, since he knew they were not expected nor wanted. He loves me. Though he loves me every day, like this weekend when he surprised me with veggies from the farmers market just because :D
We wake up have some time together before work. I am doing my normal morning cleaning, when I look on the table and notice 12 colorful roses. Very sweet, totally unexpected roses. Some days he does not listen to me, but the thought was nice, since he knew they were not expected nor wanted. He loves me. Though he loves me every day, like this weekend when he surprised me with veggies from the farmers market just because :D
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Post 18 - 2013 Wishing my boys would get along
So I have this wonderful (most days) 15 year old blackish brown cat who curls up and snuggles tight with me, does the same to B, loves us soo much. Yet, cannot seem to stop getting mad at us for locking him out of what he deems his room during the day, so that the dogs do not have fun playing in the bed. How do you reason with a cat? How do you reason with an irate man who is tired of the cat pooping outside of the litterbox and on rugs and such? Such a fine line. I love them both dearly. I do not want to live without either. The cats lifespan is much shorter than the mans but both make me equally happy. He does not leave my side when I am sick. He sinks into me when he sleeps. He sleeps on top of on one of us when we are home. So why does this cat insist on being bad?????
Really hoping my solution I have in mind works. Wish me luck as tonight is deep cleaning of many things and re-arranging to appease both my boys!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Post 17 - 2013 Mardi Gras....
Today as so many people are stuffing their faces with food and drinks, I am reminded there are those that are less fortunate out there. My cousin was lucky enough to be able to travel half way across the world to help others. She left her family, the comforts of home, and western civilization to help others in need. She traveled to Sironko, Uganda with the Compassion child development center (project). The pictures are surreal. The work she is doing is immeasurable. They are not at a school. It's called a project. It is a facility for Compassion kids to come on Saturdays for classes like health, learning a skill, and Bible lessons. After that they hosted a VBS like event- that was a ton of fun. Then to end the day they traveled to a very mountainous area that had an incredible waterfall. They had to hike quite a bit to get there, but she said it was worth it. Uganda is very lush, very tropical and the variety of plants and flowering trees are amazing. Though she misses her family she is still sooo grateful for this opportunity and encourages others to travel...even better to do a trip like this where you can really interact with people in other cultures. I am so proud of her and all that she is accomplishing over there. Such an amazing selfless experience.
So today as people are participating in gluttonous feasts and doing things they will later regret. Try doing something for others. Try going into Ash Wednesday feeling proud about you and what you can do, rather than guilty and non deserving. Volunteer, help a stranger, do anything, just do something!
So today as people are participating in gluttonous feasts and doing things they will later regret. Try doing something for others. Try going into Ash Wednesday feeling proud about you and what you can do, rather than guilty and non deserving. Volunteer, help a stranger, do anything, just do something!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Post 16 - 2013 one week
It has been a full week of me being sick. I am still not 100% better. I am looking forward to my Bacherlorette party Saturday night :D Painting pottery and dinner with friends. So excited!
Though wish I felt better. I am tired of feeling so tired and crappy. I want to be able to do things and at this moment I am not able too :(
Oh well At least I will see friends soon!
YAY
Though wish I felt better. I am tired of feeling so tired and crappy. I want to be able to do things and at this moment I am not able too :(
Oh well At least I will see friends soon!
YAY
Friday, February 8, 2013
Post 15 2013 Feeling better?
No not really.. Swine Flu? probably, have all the symptoms. I just want to be home in bed asle
I love the kids i tutor, but do not love their germs. Next year flu shot for me :D
Night night!
I love the kids i tutor, but do not love their germs. Next year flu shot for me :D
Night night!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Post 14-2013. I'm dying and good advice
I feel like I have been hit by a Mack truck. I am on day 4 of the flu. I'm really over the flu!
Now on to the good advice:
Now on to the good advice:
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Post 13 - 2013 Awesome kind of weekend
This weekend was awesome!!!. I volunteered. I hung out with 3 of my bestities. B bought my wedding band, we got his jacket, we walked around wal-mart for 3 hours. which is usually very torturous for me, however I got many laughs out of being there. We had so much fun. We ended up coming home and walking to dinner. Talked about what kind of business we could open and laugh. Then today he took me all over the mall and to dinner with friends and then to BJ's warehouse. We had so much fun! I love him so much and love that I am marrying my best friend. We just talk and laugh so much. It makes life fun and keeps a smile on my face. I even finished ALL the thank you notes from last weekend and that was no easy feat!
Even with my poor puppy Georgie having seizures and me crying at times. The overall weekend was awesome. It was awesome because I did not let what may happen cloud the goodness, love and happiness that surrounds me. I am truly a lucky girl! Muah!
Even with my poor puppy Georgie having seizures and me crying at times. The overall weekend was awesome. It was awesome because I did not let what may happen cloud the goodness, love and happiness that surrounds me. I am truly a lucky girl! Muah!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Post 12, 2013 - Mind in gutter kinda day
So, I had the pleasure of babysitting my fave two little girls. They do bring me so much joy. Especially when they say the most innocent things, and I immediately think of the dirty version of what they are saying. What does that say about me right? I know I know my mind stays in the gutter. I cannot help it. It is a natural reflex that I cannot control whatsoever.
Soooo the conversation starts off by E saying, " I need to teabag something" (is your mind going there too?)
I say, as I try not to giggle, "You have to do what?"
E:" i have to teabag a project"
Me: " Ummmm why?"
E:"To make it look antique"
Me with relief on my face:" ok good"
But that is not where it ends.... oh no, the little one goes
"I want to teabag something"
"please let me teabag something"
"I have always wanted to teabag"
and she goes on and on.
It took everything I had not to laugh out loud. I know I know, i am horrible and my mind was totally in the gutter. But come on, T-bag???? You know you giggled too!
You are welcome
Have a great day!
Soooo the conversation starts off by E saying, " I need to teabag something" (is your mind going there too?)
I say, as I try not to giggle, "You have to do what?"
E:" i have to teabag a project"
Me: " Ummmm why?"
E:"To make it look antique"
Me with relief on my face:" ok good"
But that is not where it ends.... oh no, the little one goes
"I want to teabag something"
"please let me teabag something"
"I have always wanted to teabag"
and she goes on and on.
It took everything I had not to laugh out loud. I know I know, i am horrible and my mind was totally in the gutter. But come on, T-bag???? You know you giggled too!
You are welcome
Have a great day!
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