Feeling better

Don't you just hate when you are in a funk? I hate it. My husband says I make so many excuses to avoid things. And he's right. I hate to admit it but it's true.

So I have been studying for my Pilates cert and then I started to feel guilty because I would drop the kids at daycare while I worked out and studied. Then I would feel guilty for spending money on daycare. So I decided to take a mini break and enjoy the last few weeks of summer with the girls before they start pre-k.

Then it all changed from there. I became funky. I wasn't doing my pilates like I wanted. If I had the mojo I would find a way to do it but sadly I am making up excuses and blaming the girls and the fact that we have no money.

So this week I started going to my gym that I pay for monthly and has daycare. Pilates is given maybe 3 times /week and never works with my schedule but that's okay. I am mixing it up as my instructor told me today and that's good. What's great is that my girls love it there and I am doing something great for myself. I am working out, sweating, having some "me" time and in one more week I'll be back in my game. Kicking funk to the curb.

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

If there were ever a time to dare,
to make a difference,
to embark on something worth doing,
it is now.
Not for any grand cause, necessarily-
but for something that tugs at your heart,
something that's your aspiration,
something that's your dream.

You owe it to yourself
to make your days here count.
Have fun.
Dig deep.
Stretch.
Dream big.

From a Macintosh computer ad, 1991

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Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Thomas A. Edison

Hope you have a fantastic Thursday!

I am trying here but my daughters have a fever virus that has been going around. Just high fevers for 3-5 days is what the word is out in her school. I am on day 4 for my youngest and my oldest is fine now.

Trying to stay focused on my weight loss goals

Trying to get in a good sweaty workout at home

Trying to stay positive

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

If you have a dream, don’t waste your energies explaining why

Paul Coelho

Chase after your dreams, go for it. Actions speak louder than words. We all have dreams and it's what keeps us alive.

Do you follow you heart or your mind?

Whenever we need to make a very important decision it is best to trust our instincts, because reason usually tries to remove us from our dream, saying that the time is not yet right. Reason is afraid of defeat, but intuition enjoys life and its challenges. Paul Coehlo

Do you follow your heart or your mind?

I struggle with this everyday. Especially when dealing with my decisions and dreams of changing my career. When opportunity knocks do you open that door and take that risk? My mind jumps in immediatley, that little voice of reason, telling me what I already know. That comfort zone or that safe little bubble that I have created. It's fear is what it really is. Life is about taking chances, transformation, faith, trust and creativity. As I type this I have come to the realization that I don't trust myself. WHA?? Really is this who I am? I need to kick FEAR to the curb is what I need to do.

As for me, knowing that I at least tried even if I failed is far better than not knowing. Nothing in life is wasted. Mistakes are lessons learned.

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday and a dreamy party

I have been salivating just looking at these pictures. Oh what lovely, pretty sweets. I just want to jump in. Don't you?

Please check out this beautiful bridal shower by this talented event planner.

How about a little more inspiration....

"The unreal is more powerful than the real, because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it. because its only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last. stone crumbles. wood rots. people, well, they die. but things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend, they can go on and on.”

Chuck Palahniuk

Have a great weekend.

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A Viral Love Letter

This song by the Daylights was written to his girl who moved across the country. It's a viral love song to her and with the help of pretty much the entire country it got to her in only two days. He sent via FB and twitter blocking his girlfriend's accounts so she would have no idea.

How romantic *sigh*

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"Motivation is an external, temporary high that pushes you forward.

Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which pulls you forward."
~ Thomas Leonard

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Gentleness in Voice

It’s not so much what you say
As the manner in which you say it;
It’s not so much the language you use
As the tone in which you convey it;
“Come here!” I sharply said,
And the child cowered and wept.
“Come here,” I said-
He looked and smiled
And straight to my lap he crept.
Words may be mild and fair
And the tone may pierce like a dart;
Words may be soft as the summer air
But the tone may break my heart;
For words come from the mind
Grow by study and art-
But tone leaps from the inner self
Revealing the state of the heart.
Whether you know it or not,
Whether you are mean or care,
Gentleness, kindness, love and hate,
Envy, anger, are there.
Then, would you quarrels avoid
And peace and love rejoice?


Keep anger not only out of your words-


Keep it out of your voice.




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Tonite was a bad nite for me. I often go to this site for some gentle reassurance, hope and uplifting spiritual guidance. I love this humble poem. It's a reminder for me to watch my tone and my actions. I have been stressed and tired more than usual. Unfortunately my physical condition has been a big distraction for me and is getting in the way of my parenting. I hope I figure out what is going on soon. And I hope tomorrow morning my sweet daughters will forgive me. Thank goodness for new days.

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Inspirational Thoughts Thursday and a refreshing salad

I made this refreshing salad the other day with ingredients that pretty much everyone has in their fridge right now. It's summer and hot here in San Diego and this hits the spot if you want to refresh your palate.

Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber salad

Ingredients:

Watermelon, Jicama, Cucumber

fresh mint and cilantro

salt and lime juice

chop up everything and add the seasonings to your liking.

That's it

ENJOY!

and of course I share with you an inspiring thought

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.
-- Louisa May Alcott

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

Meditate.
Live purely. Be quiet.
Do your work with mastery.
Like the moon, come out
from behind the clouds!
Shine

Buddha

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My favorite Pooh Quotes

I forget that you can read about life in it's simplest form in a child's book. These are my faves from sweet Pooh Bear.

These would be great posted up in a child's room.

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to
live without you.
Winnie the Pooh

If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together.. there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart.. I’ll always be with you.
-- Winnie the Pooh

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.
-- Winnie the Pooh


Promise me you'll never forget me because if I thought you would I'd never leave.
-- Winnie the Pooh

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy.
-- Susan Polis Schutz

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Life's not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it's about doing, being and becoming.

It's about the choices you've just made, and the ones you're about to make, it's about the things you choose to say - today.

It's about what you're gonna do after you finish reading this.

Mike Dooley

Inspirational Thoughts Thursday

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death.
-- Robert Fulghum

To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?
-- Katherine Graham

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
-- Fredrick Koeing

Just some meaningful quotes to live by and keep me in check. I often save quotes, poems, words for myself during times in my life that need guidance, reassurance, enlightenment, a little pep in step. You know?