| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 |
| My friend Jennifer :-) |
July 7, 2006, I was sitting in the doctor's office, having the stiches removed from the outpatient surgery I'd undergone the week before to remove a benign lump from my breast. When my doctor couldn't find the pathology report in the system, he made a quick call from the very room I was sitting in with him. Moments later he hung up the phone and said those dreaded and completely unexpected words...'You have breast cancer.' I was 30. I immediately had thoughts of my 3 year old and 18 month old girls waiting at home for me so we could finish packing for our summer trip to Missouri...we were heading out first thing the next morning.
Nothing was worse than having to call Joel over the phone to tell him why I would be later than expected getting home that morning. He heard the news over the phone...and our journey began.
It's been 2 years...2 more surgeries and lots of pain and agony later. It's time to take a stand and do something BOLD and that's why Aimee Reynolds and I are walking the 60 mile Breast Cancer 3 Day. We have been training. 3 times/week we work out with members of our 3Day team doing conditioning and various cardio exercises. We completed a 10 mile walk last month and are scheduled to take it up a notch to 12 miles this coming weekend. I honestly don't know how my feet are going to make it 60 miles! WOWEE!
But, as I recall the pain of my bilateral mastectomy I know that I can push thru that pain for such an amazing cause. And that brings me to my purpose for this letter--your help. We are committed to raising funds to walk. As individuals we have committed to $2200 each. We each already have nearly $1900! We each only need $300 more to walk, but this is about so much more than us walking. It's about the other women out there who hear those dreaded words 'You have breast cancer' and the family members who endure the pain of getting the news via the phone. Please help us make this journey a reality. We're so excited to be a part of something so amazing--we can make a huge difference! Thank you in advance for your generosity!Sincerely,Jennifer Wealer & Aimee Reynolds
P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program and please forward this information to your friends and family. We appreciate all of your support!
Aimee’s website: http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDCEvent?px=1620543&pg=personal&fr_id=1192&s_tafId=6384
Jennifer’s website:http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDCEvent?px=1581539&pg=personal&fr_id=1192&s_tafId=14770 |
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| Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
| One of my favorite families....going to miss you Rod |
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| Thursday, June 05, 2008 |
| Count down begins |
13 days till we drive off from Lander.
My list of things to get done is growing very large.
The movers arrive on the 16th to pack - before then I have to get all the items ready for the Pet Connection Fundraiser Garage Sale. So today 4 closets done :-)
A great friend of mine is whisking my kids off to go swimming for the day and I have a play date scheduled for the 2 days of packing for 1 out of 2 so far. Big "C" will not be home till the day before we leave so I am on my own....grrr.
Also getting the house ready for a big open house next Thursday.
Working on a design job and my business should be a crazy month. |
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| Wednesday, June 04, 2008 |
| My Birthday present |
 Well I will never forget my 39th birthday...........in 2 weeks we will be moving into our new house.
I know many of you saw the pictures from the original house - the deal fell thru and we looked at a few more houses and found a much better deal. We have a guest room looking forward to having company.
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| Sunday, May 04, 2008 |
| Long lost friends |
| Friends..............you know how when you have people in your life who no matter how long you go with out speak and can pick up the phone and talk for 2 hours.... so I go to bed tonight with a huge smile on my face after talking with my dear friend Jen. E.... Happy Birthday my friend. |
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| Friday, May 02, 2008 |
| Family |
I have been thinking about family a great deal these days - well always actually. As we seem to move farther away distance wise I find myself reaching out to connect more.
My business has allowed me to help so many strangers and as I reflect and think about giving to those who I love. I realize just how lucky I am. Many of us give to organisations we fill strongly about and forget about the person who might be right in our life who could use a hand. Makes me think of when my mom became a single parent how even her ex-sister in law helped out.
The community I live in really is full of givers in the old farm fashion way. If someone has a baby or a family loses a loved on, friends and neighbors are pitching in to take care of dinner. A small child has cancer and the family has no insurance, the community has a benefit and raises 1000's....I remember a $1200 haircut - with an audience. Tends to rub off.
So I challenge all who read, skip a dinner out and take the $ and give it to someone who is on hard times. Everyone of us has a family member out there who could use a hand - who would never ask who just needs a break. To know there family is there to help them thru hard times.
Paying it forward really can work..... |
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| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| Amazing Caribou - guest blogger |
I like caribou because they have giant antlers. They are also known as reindeer. Caribou have shaggy hair and a brownish white main. Caribou are medium sized. They are 4 to 6 feet. There big hooves stop them from sinking in the snow. They are herbivores and eat grass leaves and other plants. Alaska is where caribou live. In a group they are called a herd. They migrate 800 miles. Caribou males are called bulls and females are called cows. The important thing about caribou is that the male and female both have antlers, but the male has bigger antlers than the female. Their antlers fall off and grow back.
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
| Twinkle Toes Party |
  7 little girls, 14 flip flops, 70 twinkle toes! A wonderful time was had by all, thank you Andi for the great art work. |
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
| Celebrate Earth Day |
Earth day is extra special in our house because the petite one also celebrates a birthday. (More on the birthday later)
What are you going to do today to celebrate the Earth.
Every year our family plants a tree, in the past they have not survived. This year we are getting smart, our friend Rocky has a wonderful large yard just out of town that will be the home of our tree this year. On Saturday we will go to the green house and buy a tree and find the perfect spot for it.
So I challenge you all to go to your local greenhouse and buy a tree to plant to celebrate Earth Day. |
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| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
| Happy Birthday Uncle Hugh |
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| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
| Can't beat them enjoy them |
Dandelion Greens
Dandelion greens are cooked with chopped onion, minced garlic, chile pepper, then topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dandelion greens
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 whole small dried hot chile pepper, seeds removed, crushed
1/4 cup cooking oil
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION:
Discard dandelion green roots; wash greens well in salted water. Cut leaves into 2-inch pieces. Cook greens uncovered in small amount of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Sauté onion, garlic, and chile pepper in oil.
Drain greens; add to onion garlic mixture. Taste dandelion greens and season with salt and pepper. Serve dandelion greens with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Seems like a good reason to grow an extra zucchini plant :-)
INGREDIENTS:
18 zucchini, acorn squash or pumpkin blossoms, stamen removed
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Cheese Filling:
3 ounces goat (feta) cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
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Beer Batter:
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup cold flat beer
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese and sliced chives for garnish
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Gently swish the squash blossoms in cold water to clean.
Carefully twirl to remove most of the water, then drain thoroughly on paper towels. Set aside.
Beat both cheeses and spices until blended.
Gently fill each blossom with about 2 teaspoons of the filling. Refrigerate while making batter.
In a heavy skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 F over medium heat.
While oil is heating, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt & pepper celery salt, baking soda & baking powder, egg, and beer until combined.
Carefully dip a stuffed blossom into the batter, covering the entire flower, and ease into the hot oil. Brown on one side, then turn to brown the other.
Cook only a few at a time so they are not crowded.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle stuffed squash blossoms with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives.
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After writing yesterday about the Indian Paint Brush being edible, thought I would find a few others I could add to my garden this year. As you get ready this year to plant your spring flowers, think about adding a few of these edible flowers. Not only will they look great in your gardens but also on your plate. Daisies (Bellis perennis quills)  Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale leaves, roots, flowers, petals, buds) Okay so you won't have to plant these ones. Makes me look at them in a different light :-)  Daylilies (Hemerocallis buds, flowers, petals)  Pansies (Viola x Wittrockiana flowers, petals)  Pot Marigolds (Calendula officinalis petals with white heel removed)  Nasturtium (blossoms and seeds)  Osmanthus fragrans (flower)  Chrysanthemum (flower)  Roses (Rosa petals with white heel removed, rose hips)  Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus buds, petals, seeds)  Sesbania grandiflora (flower)  |
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
| Wyoming State Flower |
 Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja linariaefolia
Indian Paintbrush or Painted Cup (Castilleja linariaefolia) was adopted as the State Flower on January 31, 1917.
What wikipedia say:
The flowers of indian paintbrush are edible and sweet, and were consumed in moderation by various American IndCastilleja, commonly known as Indian paintbrush or Prairie-fire, is a genus of about 200 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants native to the west of the Americas from Alaska south to the Andes, as well as northeast Asia.
They are semi-parasitic on the roots of grasses and forbs.ian tribes as a condiment with other fresh greens. These plants have a tendency to absorb and concentrate Selenium in their tissues from the soils in which they grow, and can be potentially very toxic if the roots or green parts of the plant are consumed.
The Chippewa Indians used a hairwash made from Indian Paintbrush to make their hair glossy and full bodied and as a treatment for rheumatism. The high selenium content of this plant has been cited as the reason for its effectiveness for these purposes. Nevada Indian Tribes used the plant to treat venereal diseases and to enhance the immune system. Various other tribes used the plant as its name suggests -- as a paintbrush .
The high Selenium content of this plant makes it potentially toxic if consumed in large quantities. This plant should be avoided as food if found growing in highly alkaline soils, which will increase the selenium levels in the plants. Indian Paintbrush has similar health benefits to consuming garlic if only the flowers are eaten in small amounts and in moderation. [2] |
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
| Happy Birthday Shannon |
 Sure wish we were sitting around the fire at Grandma's Hope you have a wonderful Birthday! Cheers...
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| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
| Is the slice worth it? |
One Slice of Pepperoni Pizza - 181 Calories
47 minutes on the Treadmill - 181 Calories burned |
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| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 |
| walking...adds up |
My neighbor and her daughter walk 7 days a week, just 20 min. With small weights in hand they head out thru the park briskly for 2 miles. We chatted yesterday and she said I don't have the time to walk the loop which takes 1 hour. How I see it she gets to spend 20 quality minutes with her adult daughter and she gets her exercise every day. 2 hours and 2o min when you add it all up or 770 calories.
I go to the gym almost every morning but starting today I will take a break in the middle of the day and clear my head and walk for 15 min. I hope all of you will be inspired to stop and take 15 min. for your heart, head and health. |
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| Monday, April 07, 2008 |
| 8 days... |
As you are all aware we are under contract on a house in Texas, it is conditional with the sale of our house in Wyoming. Well 8 days from now our contract runs up and the owners in Texas are at this point not willing to extend. When I first heard the news I was worried that we have lost it.
Today after talking with a friend of mine, she reminded me of how much we are in a buyers market and to how many house that are on the market. If the house is still on the market later, we just might get it for a better deal. Having 2 houses was an option - in today's economy not a smart one.
Everything in life happens for a reason, I always say :-) we will have to wait and see how the week plays out. For now we wait and then we will go shopping again. |
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| Friday, April 04, 2008 |
| 10% |
So those of you who read my blog on a regular basis will remember last year I staged a mini mid life crisis, I figured this way I am in control. I took a challenge to loose 10% of my weight in 2 months, I stepped on the scale in Atlanta and missed it by 4 lbs. So no car entry for me.
Well it is now April and I have been given a second chance. This year it is a Mustang convertible in which I can win. My Goal weight is 135 lbs - currently I am at 139. So 4 months and 4 lbs - I am all over it. I am also training for a 60 mile walk in November so the 2 should work hand in hand.
What has happen to me and my health since last June - More energy, kept off the weight, still working on the 6 pack, and I JUST FEEL GREAT. So next year when I turn 40, which you know is the new 20 I will be in a great place to hopefully never go thru a real mid life crisis - wait maybe I did already. No tattoo or belly button piercing yet....
So if any of you would like to join me of the quest to loose 10 % give me a call. I am always looking for people to add to my team loosing ASSets. |
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I have been looking at my family tree after the kids did a project in school. It is clearly not a tree, rather more like a bush.
So part of the bush blossomed today. My dad's girlfriend/life partner/common law wife - not really sure what to introduce her as became a Grandma last night. Her daughter Kim, I guess if they were married she would be my Step sister....(see what I am saying about a bush) delivered a son. Congrats Kim enjoy every minute of being a mom. |
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| Work From Home |
Yesterday I was reminded as to how wonderful it is to work from home.
In the morning after dropping the kids off to school I had a training call - soaked in the hot tub while doing the training. Helped me business partners plan for the month of April as well as set my own goals.
My contractor showed up so I was able to meet with him about some curb appeal projects we are working on for the house.
Finished working the morning and then had a play date with my friend Debra at the coffee shop for a friendly game of scrabble - we both were told how wonderful to play on a Tuesday afternoon. She beat me by the way.
In the afternoon I had 2 appointments, was home when the kids got off school and got to spend 1.5 at the pool during swim practice.
What a great way to work the day :-) |
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| Riley Bovbjerg |
Today I got the best thank you from Riley, his mom told me how cool he thought it was to google his name and find it on my blog. Well Riley now you will have 2 listings :-)
I would love if you would be a guest blogger and tell everyone about the jumping event and how well you and your classmates did raising money. |
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| BEING SUCCESSFUL IS A CHOICE YOU MAKE |
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| Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| Starting young |
I think if we all start our journey of giving young we can become life long givers.
When I was 16 I was befriended by a gal that was sort of related...man I should write a soap opera. It was October 7th and my family had just moved to a HUGE community in my mind. I was transferring from a school from 7th to 12th was maybe 400 kids to a school that my class was 600.......Rhonda and I never got to be friends back then for what ever reason but have rekindled an adult relationship.
At this point my husband is saying come on get on with your story....
So Riley is my friend Rhonda's son - I think if we start young we will for ever give, so pledge what you can and support a young giver.
"I am participating in Heart&Stroke Jump Rope for Heart in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation this year!
The Heart and Stroke Foundation leads the way in protecting the health of millions at risk of heart disease and stroke. One in three deaths in Canada are due to heart disease and stroke. They need our help! Help me support the Heart and Stroke Foundation and reach my personal fundraising goal by sponsoring me online. When you click on the link below, you will be taken to my personal donation page where you can make a secure online credit card donation. By sponsoring me online, you will receive an automatic tax receipt.
Thanks for your support! Follow this link to visit Riley Bovbjerg's page.
Riley Bovbjerg
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| Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
| The Big Give |
I have not been a big fan of all the reality TV shows, but I will admit I just love the Big Give. I think this show has the power to create a movement. If we each did one act and it spread just think of the people who would smile. One person can make a difference.
So I have and idea about random acts of kindness - for all of you who read my blog I have a request. In the next week I challenge you to 1 random act of kindness. I want to hear about it so email cflug@wyoming.com me and tell me about your act little or big. I want to write about it in the hope that it will give someone else the idea to do the same.
I will also take my own challenge this week. I can't wait to hear what each and everyone of you did this week. |
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| Saturday, March 22, 2008 |
| Be Safe with your little ones |
Warning on J&J's own product:
http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/product.do?id=39&productID=39&filterID=0
Safety
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children to avoid ingestion or accidential inhalation, which can cause serious injury. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur. Should breathing problems occur, consult a doctor immediately. Do not apply to irritated skin. If rash occurs, discontinue use. Remove quality seal before use. Do not use if seal is broken.
What J&J says about phthalates:http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/phthalatesStudy.do
Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals - MSN Health & Fitness - Kids' Health
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100190606>1=10914
Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals
Evidence of phthalates found in urine after using shampoo, lotion and powder, study shows
By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- More than 80 percent of infants tested in a new study had been exposed to a potentially harmful group of chemicals known as phthalates.
Exactly what this means in terms of infant health isn't yet clear, however. Some animal studies have found these substances to be harmful to development, and one study on human infants found an association between exposure to a particular phthalate and male reproductive problems. Because the exact effects on the developing body aren't known, the researchers suggest limiting the use of products that contain these chemicals in infants as much as possible. Baby lotion, baby shampoo and baby powder were all linked to phthalate exposure in the study.
"Right now, we still don't know the true long-term effects," said study author Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, an acting assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Washington , Seattle . But, she added, it's probably a good idea to "decrease the amounts of products used, especially in newborns."
Phthalates are a group of widely used chemicals that make plastic softer and help stabilize fragrance in personal care products. These chemicals are found in children's toys, infant care products, cosmetics, food packaging, vinyl flooring, blood storage containers and more, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Exposure to phthalates occurs when you use a product containing them, from breathing household dust containing phthalates, from medical treatments like dialysis that use products with phthalates, and from living near a manufacturing facility that uses phthalates, according to the CDC. Phthalates are banned from use in personal care products and in some toys in Europe .
For the current study, the researchers looked for nine different metabolites of phthalates in the urine of 163 infants born between 2000 and 2005. The reason they had to look for evidence of phthalate exposure in the urine is that it's difficult to measure exposure any other way because manufacturers aren't required to disclose all phthalates in their products.
"Right now, manufacturers aren't required to label them, so it's difficult to know if you're using a product with phthalates," explained Sathyanarayana.
Most of the infants studied -- 81 percent -- had detectable levels of phthalate metabolites. Because the researchers also asked the parents about which products had been used on the babies, they were also able to see an association between higher levels of phthalate metabolites and the use of baby shampoo, lotion and powder. Diaper creams and baby wipes didn't appear to increase the concentration of phthalate metabolites in the urine, according to Sathyanarayana.
Findings from the study are published in the February issue of Pediatrics.
"We believe that there is potential value in the study of metabolized phthalates. But we take great exception to any effort to draw unfounded conclusions that suggest human health risks are associated with the mere presence of very low levels of metabolized phthalates in urine," Marian Stanley, manager of the Phthalates Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council, a plastics industry trade group, said in a statement.
"With phthalates in particular, there's good research in multiple animal studies that these compounds can be harmful. It's interesting that industry is willing to accept animal studies to introduce new medication, but when something is found to be harmful, industry says, 'Well, those studies were just done on rats,' " said Dr. Jonathan Weinkle, a physician at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh's Cancer Institute's Center for Environmental Oncology. "If animals are useful models for things that are helpful, it's because their bodies are similar enough to ours. Animal models should be reliable for good and bad."
Both Weinkle and Sathyanarayana said that dose makes a difference. The greater the exposure, the greater potential for harm, which is why they recommend limiting the use of products containing phthalates if possible. Sathyanarayana said that phthalates are often contained in fragrances, so a product that's fragrance-free may also be phthalate-free, and she said there are products available that are labeled phthalate-free, but they're generally more expensive |
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
| Today is a great day! |
Big "C" is on his way home - it has been the longest week ever......15 minutes for eta.
I stood up for "me" - I give my heart and today I put it on the line and well may have lost a friend but I guess if I did she never really was my friend in the first place. I feel good.
My business partner Aleia had a very good day - I am very blessed she came into my life. Treena helped Lisa with her business! I love when people help others.
I started getting my yard ready for spring.
I helped my new business partner today Jennifer :-) get started on an amazing adventure.
The kids jumped on the tramp and just relaxed and enjoyed spring break.
The sun shined all day.................... |
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| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
| To go with your green beer :-) |
May love and laughter light your days,and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your worldwith joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasonsbring the best to you and yours! |
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Going Green.....not just your beer :-)
Couple ways my family is going GREEN! Every one person can make an impact.
- More green in your pocket - saving, get rid of the credit cards and debt.
- Renovating a house - look for green products - cork is a great renewable product
- Change your light bulbs to energy efficient
- Use eco friendly product in your home - all those chemicals in your products go into the water system and you body
- No more bottled water - fill your own
- Recycle
- Buy organic when you can - less chemicals in the ground and your body the better
- I want to buy a Hybrid
- Install a programmable thermostat - drop the temp when in bed and not at home
- Pass your magazines on for someone else to read
What steps are you taking to go green? |
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Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.
Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine, February 2003
I just love this thought it went well with my last post about new adventures. |
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| My new house.. in Texas, who would have thought |
 Lots of light and great room to entertain :-)  This will be my new office and gym - yes I will be painting.  Our family loves cooking together   It has been a long year for our family with dad working in Texas and being home part time. Now that we have found a house in TX, I can't wait to get there and all be together. I am so excited about a new chapter and adventure. The kids may not see the adventure now, but I know they will when they are older. As a person I have grown every time we have moved, I become a little more aware, I become a little more compassionate and I become a little more driven. I love people (All of them) and personalities - if you look close at the characteristics you like or dislike you can reflect in yourself and choose to be the person you want to be. We all have the power to change and be exactly who you want. Celebrate change and adventure - you never know what is in the next chapter. |
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| Thursday, March 13, 2008 |
| Big shoes to fill |
So I have publicly challenged one of my mentors, talk about lighting my feet on fire. I have never been a huge competitive person, but when it comes to work I like to make it as fun as possible. When you look at work like a game it never really seems like work.
Working from home has its challenges, so when in doubt challenge someone to a duel, announce it publicly and do what ever it takes to out run the competition.
No wager, just bragging rights......
So miss Stacey, so very far away in more ways than one - the challenge is on. The 20th is closing in and I will be workin to fill your shoes :-) |
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4.5 lbs in 2 weeks ----Way to knock out that baby fat...Treena.
Can't wait to go shopping :-) |
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| Sunday, March 09, 2008 |
| Vote for Station #6 in Houston |
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| You might almost be 40....but not yet |
You might be approaching 40 if:
- You sign up for a triathlon and you "Can't swim, don't ride and will only run if chased by a bear"
- You make bets with your friends to loose weight to keep each other accountable, "it is not baby weight they are potty trained"
- You sign up to walk 60 mile in 3 days, for a good feeling.
- You have found friends on facebook you haven't seen or thought of in more the 20 years.
- You hang out at a coffee shop playing scrabble and you schedule it and don't break the appointment.
Each and everyone of you know who you are and I am so grateful to have you in my life. Each of you inspire me to keep doing "IT", challenging myself and run along side you. So today I celebrate girl power, the power to do anything you put your mind to.
40 really is the new 20....... |
| posted by Coralee @ 6:16 AM |
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| Friday, February 29, 2008 |
| more celebrating |
My very dear friend Treena has decided it is NOT any longer baby weight. Making the decision to stage a war on that "muffin top" is the first step. I know you can do it and I can't wait to go skinny jean shopping with you !
Treena and I have been friends since college, I wish I was closer to meet you at the gym. I can't wait till you and the girls come to TX. |
| posted by Coralee @ 8:21 PM |
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| Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
| Celebrating my new friend Carmen |
A while back I received a friend request on Facebook. The name did not ring a bell, hey high school was more than 20 years ago and I graduated with close to 600. Carmen and I talked on the phone and have started an adult friendship - I think we would have been great friends in high school. We have a lot in common - we both married our high school sweet heart, we both love to travel, we laughed on the phone & the gym. Now the gym has been a new love of mine and I can learn from Carmen's dedication.
So to the celebrating - Way to go on your last months results and for taking a chance on the bars. I wish everyone could have an open mind and just give them a test drive like you - hey we aren't getting any younger and we can use all the help we can get. I also hope to celebrate with you by walking together in Dallas and hey we can even hit the mall and go skinny jean shopping :-) Thanks for requesting on Facebook - my friend - to much more celebrating in the years to come! |
| posted by Coralee @ 1:35 PM |
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| Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
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Tips for an Exceptional, Superb & Powerful Life!
1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant.
2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3.) Buy a Tivo (DVR), tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4.) When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to________ today.'
5.) Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6.) Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year.
7.) Always pray and make time to exercise.
8.) Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of Six.
9.) Dream more while you are awake.
10.) Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.
11.) Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12.) Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13.) Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14.) Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15.) Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class .......but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16.) Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17.) Smile and laugh more.
18.) Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19.) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20.) Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21.) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22.) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
23.) Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24.) Ladies - Go on and burn those 'special' scented candles, use the 600 thread count sheets, the good china and wear our fancy lingerie now. Stop waiting for a special occasion. Everyday is special.
25.) No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26.) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27.) Forgive everyone for everything.
28.) What other people think of you is none of your business.
29.) Time heals almost everything. Give time, time!
30.) However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31.) Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch with them.
32.) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
33.) Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
34.) The best is yet to come.
35.) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36.) Do the right thing!
37.) Call your family often.
38.) Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: 'I am thankful for ____________ __.' Today I accomplished _________.
39.) Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40.) Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH. LIFE'S A GIFT ... UNWRAP IT |
| posted by Coralee @ 11:23 AM |
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