Brilliant summer tomato from my garden
My professional life has been a bit rocky lately and was really starting to let it get the best of me. I fell off the consistent exercise wagon, I have not been the fun mom I usually am, and I … Continue reading
I dream of living near Monticello – in the footsteps of this green, magical mountain…
Today I am thankful for:
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monticello Originally uploaded by Forceofhobbit Monticello in September.
From my new favorite TV show, Whatever Martha (where Martha Stewart is made fun of by her daughter). In this episode she hosts ‘Peanut Butter’ (the person) – an artist and face painter. Take a look:
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I once had an easy button on my desk. It was given to me by a former employee who turned out to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, if you know what I mean.
At first it was cute, and at the end of every meeting or discussion, inevitably someone would push the button and we would all be entertained by the very polished voice of the “That Was Easy” man.
Over time, this button began getting on my nerves, to the point that I wanted to throw it at the next person who pushed it, because I realized that most of the time when the button was pressed it was not an easy situation – so it became more of a tool for sarcasm than anything else.
Fast forward a few months. My 8 year-old daughter was at work with me one day and she was busy setting up her space in an empty cubicle nearby. I was giving her items from my office for use on her desk, and one of them was the Easy Button. I handed it to her and looking a little annoyed she said,
Mom, haven’t I told you before that NOTHING is easy?
What could I say? She was right. So we threw it in the trash. And that was the end of my easy button.
Punky decides to take over Felicity’s bed (yes- Felicity, the American Girl doll has a bed). Notice the glowing eyes. Pet cemetery anyone? Needless to say, D was quite upset.
(I added number 6)
1. Grow up financially – Develop and implement a financial plan that supports my life goals
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not in all kinds of debt. As a matter of fact the only debt I have is my house. The problem is that I spend only cash – all of it. So I never save any money (other than retirement stuff). Here are some of the things I want to do:
2. Achieve and maintain excellent health.
Generally my health is pretty good, but I want it to be great. I want to walk and hike a lot. Take yoga to reduce stress. Eat fresh, minimally processed, local foods. Reduce my BMI and lose another size (or 2).
3. Be where I am
I spend a lot of time worrying about and preparing for what is next. While this may be important, I often forget to enjoy what I am doing at that time. So I will:
4. Have more fun
Go on adventures, road trips, enjoy family and friends. Laugh more. Don’t take myself so seriously.
5. Find ways to make a difference
At work, at home, in my community. No matter what I am doing, do it in a way that makes a difference. Be creative and innovative. Don’t take things personally, focus on progress and impact.
6. Focus on buying local products
This includes buying mostly food/drink that is grown and/or produced within a 150 mile radius (a good place to start is my local farmers market). Support local business as well (check out the 3/50 project for a simple way to do this).
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