Today at my class, it was so nice to have the girls here, working on their project and being able to talk. Hearing everyone talk I realized that everyone in the room had a story. Some were similar and others were very different. I shared a little about my past but not really in depth. I wanted to listen more than talk. It amazes me that we all have a past with lots of negative issues and yet we are able to be as positive as we are. So many people blame their crappy lives on their past. Us girls could have all taken the bad experiences and sulked for the rest of our lives, but none of us have. Each one of us, some still have negativity all around us, are able to overcome all of it and move on. It makes me sad to see people who are very stuck in their past. Then I have to think positive and hope that they make choices that change their life and stop blaming everything around them or blaming their past. Yes, the past can be the reason we are the way we are or believe some of the things we believe......but everything changes. And everything within ourselves changes if we let it. We have to have an open mind and be willing to change how we feel and what we believe.
My life story is not far from the person sitting accross from me, however we may deal with it in a completely different way. Today I pray for all the people who have sick family members, have had to deal with death, for those who are in the throws of divorce, and those who seem to always be surrounded by negativity. I pray that my store can be a place for women to come and express their deepest feelings, cry, laugh, and continue down a positve path.....despite all they may be dealing with. I pray that we can grow this circle of support to reach out to others who may need positive influences in their lives. I pray that if there were ever a time that I am in need, that this circle of wonderful people will help support me as well. May each person be as positive as possible since you never know who is sitting accross from you. They may need a smile, a laugh or a hug. We never know what someone may really be going through. I try so hard not to judge people and keep in mind that we all have a story.
Tonight I am thankful for:
My scrappers
Positive influences
Life's lessons
my friends
my dreams coming true
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
The beauty of nature
Well, the week is almost over. I am so excited about Day Light Savings this Sunday. For anyone who knows me, they know I love the daylight and the warmer weather. There are times I feel like I suffer from SAD. Because I have been so busy with my business, I have not really been bothered by the winter this year. Thank goodness.
When I went outside today to go to my car, there were buds peaking out from my flower beds. I was sooooo happy! I have a major passion for flowers and gardening. I feel very at peace when I am in my garden. I cannot wait for the time to come where I can get out there and start playing in the mud. Makenna even has her own gardening tools. She loves to help me. Gavin has a passion for growing things. He loves to plant seeds and see what it becomes. Now that he is a little older he is much more patient. I remember him going out to his garden every single day to see if his little seed had become something. When that little tiny green would peek out of the ground he would jump up and down. Now that he is old enough to water his garden, he loves to take care of what he plants and it seems to make the time go faster for him.
The fact that my children love nature so much, means so much to me. Makenna will peak out the window in search of a sunset. What is cute is at first she would call it a tea set. LOL! At my store there is a window with a perfect view of the sunset. When she or I start to see that bright sun turning orange and going down, we make a point to go look at it. She always says how beautiful it is. A three year old that thinks a sunset is amazing, is an awesome thing.
Gavin is the one who has to make homes for the caterpillars, which is what I used to do. He cracks me up. He loves to take care of things. Gavin has always been like that. I ran over a dandelion that he 'planted' on the side of the house with the lawn mower when he was 3 and he cried FOREVER. Do you know that he actually still remembers that. That is how upset he was. I had to drive him to a florist and buy him a new plant. All of this over a weed. Little did he know what it was. I knew it was a weed but to him it was a beautiful flower.
I want my children to appreciate all that God has created for us. I want them to take care of the earth just as I want them to also be respectful of it. If you really take a look around, there are so many things we take for granted. The changing of the leaves, the pure white of the snow, the rainbows that come after a bad storm, the sunset at the end of a tiring day, and so on. I know my children will appreciate nature because of how I appreciate it. We need to learn that nature is one of the largest most beautiful things that was created for us to enjoy. And yet, it is actually one of the most simplest things to be thankful for.
Tonight I am thankful for:
Nature and all of it's beauty
The fact that my children are so appreciative of it at such a young age
My class tomorrow
The buds in my flower garden
The sun and its warmth
Spring
my health
When I went outside today to go to my car, there were buds peaking out from my flower beds. I was sooooo happy! I have a major passion for flowers and gardening. I feel very at peace when I am in my garden. I cannot wait for the time to come where I can get out there and start playing in the mud. Makenna even has her own gardening tools. She loves to help me. Gavin has a passion for growing things. He loves to plant seeds and see what it becomes. Now that he is a little older he is much more patient. I remember him going out to his garden every single day to see if his little seed had become something. When that little tiny green would peek out of the ground he would jump up and down. Now that he is old enough to water his garden, he loves to take care of what he plants and it seems to make the time go faster for him.
The fact that my children love nature so much, means so much to me. Makenna will peak out the window in search of a sunset. What is cute is at first she would call it a tea set. LOL! At my store there is a window with a perfect view of the sunset. When she or I start to see that bright sun turning orange and going down, we make a point to go look at it. She always says how beautiful it is. A three year old that thinks a sunset is amazing, is an awesome thing.
Gavin is the one who has to make homes for the caterpillars, which is what I used to do. He cracks me up. He loves to take care of things. Gavin has always been like that. I ran over a dandelion that he 'planted' on the side of the house with the lawn mower when he was 3 and he cried FOREVER. Do you know that he actually still remembers that. That is how upset he was. I had to drive him to a florist and buy him a new plant. All of this over a weed. Little did he know what it was. I knew it was a weed but to him it was a beautiful flower.
I want my children to appreciate all that God has created for us. I want them to take care of the earth just as I want them to also be respectful of it. If you really take a look around, there are so many things we take for granted. The changing of the leaves, the pure white of the snow, the rainbows that come after a bad storm, the sunset at the end of a tiring day, and so on. I know my children will appreciate nature because of how I appreciate it. We need to learn that nature is one of the largest most beautiful things that was created for us to enjoy. And yet, it is actually one of the most simplest things to be thankful for.
Tonight I am thankful for:
Nature and all of it's beauty
The fact that my children are so appreciative of it at such a young age
My class tomorrow
The buds in my flower garden
The sun and its warmth
Spring
my health
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Jenny
So Jenny is totally going to kill me for writing about her, but she will get over it...LOL! She will love the picture though.....(so will my sister-in-law)!
Back a few blogs ago, I had mentioned that Jenny was one of the most positive people I knew, right? Well, she has proven to me yet again this fact. Yesterday she called me a lot earlier than usual. Every day during the week I can count on a phone call from her anywhere from 4:40-5pm. As soon as that phone rings, all I have to do is look at the time and I know it is her. Jenny has about an hour or more drive to and from work every day. And, her fiance is in Iraq. Her and I being on the phone helps her drive go much faster. And, as long as I am not busy I do not mind at all.
So yesterday her early phone call had me a little confused. Here she was off for the day, a little unexpected. Still in good spirits, she proceeds to tell me that she was rear ended on her way to work. Jenny owns her very first brand new car, ever. My first thought was, "wow, she must be ok since she really doesn't sound upset!" I told her that she needed to come into the store and scrapbook to get her mind off her car. Laughing she said, "Ok, I need to duct tape my bumper first then I will be in." HA HA HA! Of course she was a little worried that because of the accident coffee spilled all over her car, her cell phone stopped working, and she was getting more sore as the day went on. However.....she put The Secret into affect by doing everything she needed to as far as insurance claims and all right after the accident. Because she was not angry or upset The Secret totally worked for her. We talked about who she could call to have all these things taken care of and paid for without her doing the labor or paying out of her pocket. Great news is.....her car is totally covered by her insurance, they will detail her car for her because of the coffee, her health insurance will cover any chiropractor and massage therapy sessions, and there is a very high chance that she will be able to get a brand new cell phone!
Jenny could have dealt with this situation much worse. She could have placed blame, been mad about her new car, complained about how sore she was, and yet she didn't. I believe that The Secret only works if you are totally POSITIVE. To me, this was a test to see if Jenny would stay her positive self....and she did. Jenny also was not able to get a hold of her fiance to let him know all that had happened. I am so glad that I can be here for her. And, I am so inspired by her positive attitude. I look at all that she is faced with at times and see how she still comes out on top, smiling, laughing, and making every situation into a positive one. YOU GO GIRL!
What I am thankful for tonight:
So yesterday her early phone call had me a little confused. Here she was off for the day, a little unexpected. Still in good spirits, she proceeds to tell me that she was rear ended on her way to work. Jenny owns her very first brand new car, ever. My first thought was, "wow, she must be ok since she really doesn't sound upset!" I told her that she needed to come into the store and scrapbook to get her mind off her car. Laughing she said, "Ok, I need to duct tape my bumper first then I will be in." HA HA HA! Of course she was a little worried that because of the accident coffee spilled all over her car, her cell phone stopped working, and she was getting more sore as the day went on. However.....she put The Secret into affect by doing everything she needed to as far as insurance claims and all right after the accident. Because she was not angry or upset The Secret totally worked for her. We talked about who she could call to have all these things taken care of and paid for without her doing the labor or paying out of her pocket. Great news is.....her car is totally covered by her insurance, they will detail her car for her because of the coffee, her health insurance will cover any chiropractor and massage therapy sessions, and there is a very high chance that she will be able to get a brand new cell phone!
Jenny could have dealt with this situation much worse. She could have placed blame, been mad about her new car, complained about how sore she was, and yet she didn't. I believe that The Secret only works if you are totally POSITIVE. To me, this was a test to see if Jenny would stay her positive self....and she did. Jenny also was not able to get a hold of her fiance to let him know all that had happened. I am so glad that I can be here for her. And, I am so inspired by her positive attitude. I look at all that she is faced with at times and see how she still comes out on top, smiling, laughing, and making every situation into a positive one. YOU GO GIRL!
What I am thankful for tonight:
- Jenny, her friendship, her positive attitude and her endless laughter.
- Mathew Mcconaughey and his yummy biceps.....had to be at the store tonight.
- The girls at the store tonight who mentioned they were going to have a direct deposit into my store's bank account...LOL!
- My cats
- My kids
- PartyLite....by April I will officially be a TEAM LEADER!
- My health
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Productiveness & Poop!
Wow, I am blogging while listening to my playlist and I LOVE the lyrics to Amazing from Aerosmith. "Life's a journey, not a destination" and "you have to learn to crawl, before you learn to walk". HOW TRUE! I remember wanting to jump right into owning my Bed and Breakfast dream job but now I know the importance of taking things slowly. Someday Scrapbookin'g Inn will be an Inn and I am so thankful for what I have already!! Gotta remember that line and all those people that say......you have got to take baby steps. And, life is totally a journey. We need to appreciate it all the way!
As you can see, my spirits are lifted. I am coming off of a very productive day. I made a point this morning to take 2 and a half hours and play with Makenna. Maybe it is me seeing her next to a baby that made me realize how big she is getting. And, I feel I have been so busy that I am missing out on her growing up. So, I took this morning and sat on the floor with her. We put puzzles together, we played legos, we raced throughout the house, etc, We did not have the TV on, the computer on, or any distractions. When she was at the point of wanting to play on her own, I started my chores. Because I did nothing on Monday, I was a little behind. I didn't get a lot done because I had to be at the store by noon. However, I managed to get the first floor vacuumed, respond to all my emails, put the dishes in the dishwasher, and start the wash. I also managed to get two huge bags of clothes together for Missy's kids that were Gavin's. I went through all of Makenna's drawers, closet and shelves and got rid of a ton of stuff that I posted on Craig's List. Then came my closet....ugh! Let me tell ya, I got a large, clear leaf bag full of clothes to give to Good Will. Instead of looking at it as my closet is empty, I am looking at it as, here is room for my new wardrobe. That is something I have been wanting a needing for a while now. I guess you can say that my morning was very productive.
At work, it just seemed as though I had endless projects that I just could not pick one to focus on. So, I worked a little on each one. When I got home this evening, I finished 4 loads of laundry, ran the dishwasher, and cleaned the full bathroom...all except the tub. It was nice to have energy and to accomplish so many things that were left undone.
You know how people have anal little tendencies....well I have a few. Maybe you will find humor in them. First, I absolutely have to change my bed sheets once a week. Sometimes, time gets away from me and it ends up being a few days over. I do not beat myself up about it. Next, I vacuum at least once a week. I cannot stand seeing ANYTHING on my carpet. That is very hard to achieve when you have pets and children. The silliest things are, that I cannot go to bed if there are dishes in the sink or laundry that needs to be put away. I do not care if it is 4am....I cannot put myself in a relaxed state of mind knowing there are those two things left undone. LOL! If the dishwasher needs to be emptied in order to get the sink emptied, than I empty it! I am not sure if it is old food being left in the sink or how crappy it looks that bothers me. When it comes to the laundry, if it isn't put away I feel that I didn't finish the chore. Does that make sense? I know I could never have a maid since I love the feeling of accomplishing what I can. Besides, I have much better intentions for my money. It would be nice to have a little more help though.
So, big news....Makenna finally POOPED! Mommy had to step up to the plate and insert a suppository. Believe it or not, it was not that bad. Makenna didn't seem to care much either....thank GOD! What had me cracking up is that she tooted after having it in for about 10 minutes, and it fell out! HA HA HA HA HA HA! She then sat down to pee and before you know it out came the long awaited poopy!! I don't think I was ever so happy over poop! LOL! Makenna was so excited that it came out with no effort at all. I know she is feeling much better now......so am I!
Tonight I am thankful for:
My new Avon online store
Makenna finally pooping!!
Room in my closet
Energy
Music
My store
My now working washing machine
My health
My neighbor Diane
As you can see, my spirits are lifted. I am coming off of a very productive day. I made a point this morning to take 2 and a half hours and play with Makenna. Maybe it is me seeing her next to a baby that made me realize how big she is getting. And, I feel I have been so busy that I am missing out on her growing up. So, I took this morning and sat on the floor with her. We put puzzles together, we played legos, we raced throughout the house, etc, We did not have the TV on, the computer on, or any distractions. When she was at the point of wanting to play on her own, I started my chores. Because I did nothing on Monday, I was a little behind. I didn't get a lot done because I had to be at the store by noon. However, I managed to get the first floor vacuumed, respond to all my emails, put the dishes in the dishwasher, and start the wash. I also managed to get two huge bags of clothes together for Missy's kids that were Gavin's. I went through all of Makenna's drawers, closet and shelves and got rid of a ton of stuff that I posted on Craig's List. Then came my closet....ugh! Let me tell ya, I got a large, clear leaf bag full of clothes to give to Good Will. Instead of looking at it as my closet is empty, I am looking at it as, here is room for my new wardrobe. That is something I have been wanting a needing for a while now. I guess you can say that my morning was very productive.
At work, it just seemed as though I had endless projects that I just could not pick one to focus on. So, I worked a little on each one. When I got home this evening, I finished 4 loads of laundry, ran the dishwasher, and cleaned the full bathroom...all except the tub. It was nice to have energy and to accomplish so many things that were left undone.
You know how people have anal little tendencies....well I have a few. Maybe you will find humor in them. First, I absolutely have to change my bed sheets once a week. Sometimes, time gets away from me and it ends up being a few days over. I do not beat myself up about it. Next, I vacuum at least once a week. I cannot stand seeing ANYTHING on my carpet. That is very hard to achieve when you have pets and children. The silliest things are, that I cannot go to bed if there are dishes in the sink or laundry that needs to be put away. I do not care if it is 4am....I cannot put myself in a relaxed state of mind knowing there are those two things left undone. LOL! If the dishwasher needs to be emptied in order to get the sink emptied, than I empty it! I am not sure if it is old food being left in the sink or how crappy it looks that bothers me. When it comes to the laundry, if it isn't put away I feel that I didn't finish the chore. Does that make sense? I know I could never have a maid since I love the feeling of accomplishing what I can. Besides, I have much better intentions for my money. It would be nice to have a little more help though.
So, big news....Makenna finally POOPED! Mommy had to step up to the plate and insert a suppository. Believe it or not, it was not that bad. Makenna didn't seem to care much either....thank GOD! What had me cracking up is that she tooted after having it in for about 10 minutes, and it fell out! HA HA HA HA HA HA! She then sat down to pee and before you know it out came the long awaited poopy!! I don't think I was ever so happy over poop! LOL! Makenna was so excited that it came out with no effort at all. I know she is feeling much better now......so am I!
Tonight I am thankful for:
My new Avon online store
Makenna finally pooping!!
Room in my closet
Energy
Music
My store
My now working washing machine
My health
My neighbor Diane
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