- stretchy clothes
- having options
- that I've spent many years cultivating a strong connection to spirit
- things that are easy
- time
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Inspiration....
A friend of mine tutors a 10 year old boy named Stefan Lyon. He decided two years ago that he wanted to open a school in Africa:
"One day this kid said to his mom, "Mom I want to build a school in Africa." His mom picked up the ball and from there they went to Albertson's about setting up a cookie sale outside the store. The kind hearted manager gave them cookie dough and that's how it all began.
But then, (you know how tough business can be) they needed more money than the cookies could produce, so Stefan wrote a little book. "My Adventures with Stitch" (Stitch is his pet rat---see website)
Long story very very short, it's two years later, and his mom recently got back from Kenya where the money was used to build a school for AIDS Orphans. "
How cool is that? Just shows how one small intention can make a pretty big impact!
Here is his website if you are interested in learning more/helping: http://www.stefanlyon.com/index.asp
"One day this kid said to his mom, "Mom I want to build a school in Africa." His mom picked up the ball and from there they went to Albertson's about setting up a cookie sale outside the store. The kind hearted manager gave them cookie dough and that's how it all began.
But then, (you know how tough business can be) they needed more money than the cookies could produce, so Stefan wrote a little book. "My Adventures with Stitch" (Stitch is his pet rat---see website)
Long story very very short, it's two years later, and his mom recently got back from Kenya where the money was used to build a school for AIDS Orphans. "
How cool is that? Just shows how one small intention can make a pretty big impact!
Here is his website if you are interested in learning more/helping: http://www.stefanlyon.com/index.asp
La Luna
gratitudes:
- la luna in all her glory all through the night - awesome
- Little Stevie!
- spot on intuition
- no traffic
- the unconditional
Friday, August 24, 2007
frYday
grateful for:
leaving early, and still putting in an 8 hour day
overtime at overtime rates
ha's kung pao chicken
not caring that it's friday night, and getting ready for sleep in not too long
long hot baths followed by the swingmaster chi machine
leaving early, and still putting in an 8 hour day
overtime at overtime rates
ha's kung pao chicken
not caring that it's friday night, and getting ready for sleep in not too long
long hot baths followed by the swingmaster chi machine
people are staring at me
and it is annoying...
I'm grateful for friends who listen to my story without getting a judgemental, "what are you thinking" look in their eyes.
I'm grateful that my boyfriend will forego his end of day beer to get me food ASAP - even though he says I'm a pain in the ass...maybe I am but so what?
I'm grateful that everything is okay with my baby right now.
That's it.
I'm grateful for friends who listen to my story without getting a judgemental, "what are you thinking" look in their eyes.
I'm grateful that my boyfriend will forego his end of day beer to get me food ASAP - even though he says I'm a pain in the ass...maybe I am but so what?
I'm grateful that everything is okay with my baby right now.
That's it.
ok what's in retrograde?!
i'm grateful that my craziness came before everyone else's so I am able to remain calm, confident and thoughtful while others get hysterical
i am always grateful for sushi and the spirit of the fish which nourishes me
i'm glad it is warm again and tomorrow will be 90 degrees at the beach!...bring the cold beer.
sweetness in the dark and the air laden with the smell of the sea
that it is Friday and I can turn people's bullshit off!...or I'm grateful for my healthy sense of selfishness otherwise known as self preservation.
i am always grateful for sushi and the spirit of the fish which nourishes me
i'm glad it is warm again and tomorrow will be 90 degrees at the beach!...bring the cold beer.
sweetness in the dark and the air laden with the smell of the sea
that it is Friday and I can turn people's bullshit off!...or I'm grateful for my healthy sense of selfishness otherwise known as self preservation.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
slowing down
i'm grateful today for:
restful nights at home
praise at work that boosts my confidence
being asked back for a third week at TSI
red red wine
bus stops that are practically door to door (well, ONE IS d-t-d)
restful nights at home
praise at work that boosts my confidence
being asked back for a third week at TSI
red red wine
bus stops that are practically door to door (well, ONE IS d-t-d)
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
just what makes that little ole' ant...
For trying, even when others give up
for challenging myself and believing in at least growth and a positive outcome even if it isn't the outcome for which I am striving
for lessons which are learned through others experiences and pain and knowing I do not have to experience or learn it that way
self reflection and the courage to confront my deamons before they confront me
people who care to make their communities better
for challenging myself and believing in at least growth and a positive outcome even if it isn't the outcome for which I am striving
for lessons which are learned through others experiences and pain and knowing I do not have to experience or learn it that way
self reflection and the courage to confront my deamons before they confront me
people who care to make their communities better
Monday, August 20, 2007
today
i'm grateful for:
lunch in the sunshine
"tea" with zarah
swimming in backyard pools
making and breaking our own rules
memory foam
lunch in the sunshine
"tea" with zarah
swimming in backyard pools
making and breaking our own rules
memory foam
Monday's menace
For 6 years and the prospect of many more
For fights which remind us of the worth of relationship building and that it is always under construction
Blues in dark bars
Strangers becoming best friends even if for just an evening
Seeing my husband relax and laugh and sometimes pull me toward the fun
For the time to say goodbye
For fights which remind us of the worth of relationship building and that it is always under construction
Blues in dark bars
Strangers becoming best friends even if for just an evening
Seeing my husband relax and laugh and sometimes pull me toward the fun
For the time to say goodbye
Friday, August 17, 2007
well well well
today i'm grateful for:
being grateful that it's friday!
doing well at and liking my contract job
just getting a $10/hour raise starting next week...proof that i'm doing well and that they like me here...boy does all of THAT feel good
innertube
nice bus drivers to start the day off well...sometimes it really is the simple things!
being grateful that it's friday!
doing well at and liking my contract job
just getting a $10/hour raise starting next week...proof that i'm doing well and that they like me here...boy does all of THAT feel good
innertube
nice bus drivers to start the day off well...sometimes it really is the simple things!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
on target...in a way...
grateful today for:
people coming to ME for answers/tips/trick
getting to design a catalog spread
plans shifting opening me up for the unexpected phone call and meeting to follow
band aids and neosporin
another burrito...black beans please
people coming to ME for answers/tips/trick
getting to design a catalog spread
plans shifting opening me up for the unexpected phone call and meeting to follow
band aids and neosporin
another burrito...black beans please
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
yup
grateful for:
friends who know friends, and create a new branch of community
laundry being done (now to remake the bed....ugh)
memory foam on the way
"getting it" and getting it done
plans for days to satisfy my social jones
a laugh on the other end of the line that makes me smile big
friends who know friends, and create a new branch of community
laundry being done (now to remake the bed....ugh)
memory foam on the way
"getting it" and getting it done
plans for days to satisfy my social jones
a laugh on the other end of the line that makes me smile big
for the insight of taking some time off to eat peaches and enjoy summertime
meeting an old friend for lunch
my porch
long swims in the rarely warm Cape Cod Bay
my long on-going relationship with the Perseid Meteorite Showers...it ton't matter how old you are, it is always grand to watch a shooting star!
meeting an old friend for lunch
my porch
long swims in the rarely warm Cape Cod Bay
my long on-going relationship with the Perseid Meteorite Showers...it ton't matter how old you are, it is always grand to watch a shooting star!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
FIXation
grateful that:
i'm not looking to be fixed (by anyone but moi)
that people can fix my things (like my transmission)
that sometimes things get fixed (and it's easier and less expensive than expected)
that i haven't needed a fix of anything (but a burrito) today
fixation is (just as) easy (on positive things)
i'm not looking to be fixed (by anyone but moi)
that people can fix my things (like my transmission)
that sometimes things get fixed (and it's easier and less expensive than expected)
that i haven't needed a fix of anything (but a burrito) today
fixation is (just as) easy (on positive things)
Know thyself
Today I am grateful for:
- my ability to reflect on my behavior in order to understand my self and the way I impact others
- "You can't fix this"
- being the way I am - even though I sometimes drive myself (and others) crazy, it's okay and I continue to learn how I got here and why I do the things I do
- believing that everything I need will come to me easily and the universe will provide when I do the legwork
- having someone close who focuses on savoring "the moment" and teaches by example
- starting to get out of my head and relax into what is happening now
- acceptance and trust
- a tiny crack that is open to receive - the Berlin Wall came down...
Monday, August 13, 2007
monday
thanks for:
work for the week
not completely forgetting indesign
following my heart
contemplating another take care of shit big phone call
getting things taken care of that need taking care of
work for the week
not completely forgetting indesign
following my heart
contemplating another take care of shit big phone call
getting things taken care of that need taking care of
Friday, August 10, 2007
rolling right along...
today i woke up feeling good.
i'm grateful for:
sleeping in a room by myself, with nobody snoring nearby...nobody
a hiatus that will allow a real, new beginning
faith in myself which has finally landed me a little work!
a few more days of "free" yoga
a client tonight
catamaraning on lake tahoe
ditsy cashiers that charge me $10 for gas instead of $35.45!
soy milk for my coffee that is not folgers
my neighbor for helping with the cats whenever she can
i'm grateful for:
sleeping in a room by myself, with nobody snoring nearby...nobody
a hiatus that will allow a real, new beginning
faith in myself which has finally landed me a little work!
a few more days of "free" yoga
a client tonight
catamaraning on lake tahoe
ditsy cashiers that charge me $10 for gas instead of $35.45!
soy milk for my coffee that is not folgers
my neighbor for helping with the cats whenever she can
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