tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82712722024-03-19T04:50:18.867-07:00Perpetual Unexpected TwistsXradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-71133674181937192662010-06-10T20:01:00.000-07:002010-06-10T20:01:04.673-07:00Delta drives over bikes!I am so angry about this situation!!! <br /><br />Help me get this out!<br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/axDgcfPUnXM/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/axDgcfPUnXM&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/axDgcfPUnXM&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-60021858684500738302009-11-19T12:13:00.001-07:002009-11-19T12:13:53.508-07:00Vote for Quiet Way<a href="http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/1008523?src=embed"><img src="http://a1.chase.contextoptional.com/images/vote_for_us.jpg?1258646587" /></a>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-43046626661772244842009-11-11T10:52:00.003-07:002009-11-11T11:00:25.077-07:00Give a Dam<p>In Our Own Quiet Way has an initiative to build 1000 dams in Kenya within the next 10 years. These are small retention basins that will keep rain water from running into the Indian Ocean, and will provide a source of clean water for local villagers. Feel free to post this widget on your own website, and help us Give a Dam! </p><a href=http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=114207>Click here</a><p><object id="application" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.networkforgood.org/PCA/Badge.swf?BadgeId=114207" width="160" height="475"><br /> <embed src="http://www.networkforgood.org/PCA/Badge.swf?BadgeId=114207" quality="high" width="159" height="475" name="myMovie" align="" vspace="0" hspace="0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed> </object></p>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-81769865457255634222009-08-29T08:36:00.000-07:002017-02-05T11:02:34.723-07:00The Best Movie I have ever seen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-40003646191127649972009-07-04T12:15:00.003-07:002009-07-04T12:29:17.182-07:00In Our Own Quiet Way<p>I LOVE MY JOB! This is a teaser for our video blogging that will highlight our work in Kenya, Detroit, parts of Appalachia and other areas of the world to be determined! For more information about Quiet Way, visit our Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Quiet-Way/74112818354?ref=ts">here</a>, <strong>become a fan</strong> and then check out our website <a href="http://www.quietway.org/">here</a>.</p><p><br />Thanks BluFrog Video!</p><p><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L3JcDmB6OtM&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L3JcDmB6OtM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-17519035936659123622009-04-03T18:17:00.001-07:002009-04-03T18:20:44.528-07:00New Me!I have shifted. And I am getting a lot. Like "getting it". I stay awake at night mulling over new realizations (like life is based on a foundation of relationships, and if we build solid relationships, we get a solid life -- solid in my world meaning easy, joyful, fun.)<br /><br />Two weeks ago (and for most of my life before then), I was very self-sacrificing, thinking I was being a 'giver'. Now, I realize the folly of that thinking, and I am moving into being self-serving, while still creating a win-win-win. In a nutshell, I've remembered that <strong>I get to win too</strong>. Every time. Mmmmmm... warm, juicy tingles up my spine and jaw.<br /><br />Lastly (for now), I see the fulfillment and ease of letting other people's 'stuff' be theirs. I can't fix anybody's problems for them. I can love them, I can support them, and I can walk away and let their chips fall where they may. My 'Savior' persona has found a new job, and is there with a loving hug, and giggly snuggles, AND unwilling to bear anyone else's burdens. Yep. That's DAMNED cool! And I'm grinning from ear to ear.<br /><br />Ready to play!<br /><br />And I'm going to Kenya on Monday. YIPPPEEE!!!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-37495679947121171392009-02-02T14:33:00.002-07:002009-02-02T14:39:24.493-07:00Ooops!I've gotten REALLY busy, and have been remiss in my posting. I noticed today that I was tagged last month on Suzie's blog, and figured 'better late than never'.<br /><br />RULES~<br />1- Post the rules on your blog<br />2- List 6 random things about yourself.<br />3- Tag 6 people at the end of your post.<br />4- Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.<br />5- Let the tagger know when your entry is up.<br /><br />1 - I am wearing a really pretty blue shirt today.<br />2 - I don't have my original wedding ring. I upgraded about a year ago.<br />3 - I used to be fluent in Dutch.<br />4 - I drink a gallon of water with chlorophyll in it almost every day.<br />5 - I have seven children that I have given birth to - 2 boys and 5 girls - and they range from 13 years to 5 months old.<br />6 - I got a new phone, traded it back for another new phone, and got my first new phone back all in 2 days last week.<br /><br />I am tagging:<br /><br />1 - Suzie<br />2 - Arianne<br />3 - Holly<br />4 - Chelsea<br />5 - Jennifer<br />6 - Tib<br /><br />Those are the people that I know have a blog. LOLXradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-61048274086449884372008-12-17T09:12:00.004-07:002008-12-17T09:33:31.269-07:00LOSER!!!Okay - this is SIMPLY AWESOME!<br /><br />Here are today's stats:<br /><br />Weight 192 lbs - down another 5 lbs for a total of 28 lbs<br />Waist 38" - down 2" more for a total of 8"<br />Chest (across nipples) 40" - down 2" total<br />Chest (under breasts) 34.5" - down 3" total<br />R Arm 12.25" - down 2.25" total<br />L Arm 12.25" - down 2.25" total<br />Hips 44.5" - down 2.5" more for a total 5.5"<br />R Thigh 25" - down 4"<br />L Thigh 25.25" - down 3.25"<br />R Above Knee 17.5" - down 1.5"<br />L Above Knee 18" - down 1.5"<br />R Calf 15" - down .5"<br />L Calf 15" - down 1"<br />Neck 13.75" - same<br /><br />TOTAL INCHES LOST 34.75"<br /><br />And... the coup de grace...<br /><br />Check out these photos (tape measure shows original measurement!)<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0001.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 214px; height: 285px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0001.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0002.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 213px; height: 284px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0002.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0003.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 213px; height: 283px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0003.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0004.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 220px; height: 293px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0004.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0007.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 217px; height: 291px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0007.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/?action=view&current=PICT0008.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 219px; height: 292px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/xradspel/PICT0008.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >YAHOOOOOO!!!</span>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-10431928756957366492008-11-17T10:16:00.002-07:002008-11-17T10:20:23.642-07:00Weigh in, weigh in!!Weight 197 lbs - down 23 lbs<br />Waist 40" - down 6"<br />Chest (across nipples) 40.5" - down 1.5"<br />Chest (under breasts) 36.5" - down 1"<br />R Arm 12.5" - down 2"<br />L Arm 12.25" - down 2.25"<br />Hips 47" - down 3"<br />R Thigh 27" - down 2"<br />L Thigh 27.5" - down 1"<br />R Above Knee 17.5" - down 1.5"<br />L Above Knee 18.25" - down 1.25"<br />R Calf 15.25" - down .25"<br />L Calf 15.75" - down .25"<br />Neck 13.75" - same<br /><br />DOWN <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">22</span></strong> INCHES!!!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-14998430530025675432008-11-04T14:50:00.001-07:002008-11-04T14:51:25.002-07:00Quick205!!! Yipppeee! And that's with taking a one-week hiatus to have a tubal ligation. YAY ME!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-41009789436050441582008-10-11T13:53:00.003-07:002008-10-11T14:02:47.967-07:00Weigh-InNew measurements:<br /><br />(I didn't measure everything, because I couldn't remember what I had measured last time)<br /><br />Waist 43 <span style="font-style: italic;">down 3</span><br />Chest (under breasts) 36.5 <span style="font-style: italic;">down 1</span><br />Neck 14 <span style="font-style: italic;">up .25</span><br />R Thigh 29 <span style="font-style: italic;">no change</span><br />L Thigh 29.5 <span style="font-style: italic;">up 1</span><br />Hips 49 <span style="font-style: italic;">down 1</span><span><br /><br />Weight 211 <span style="font-style: italic;">down 9 (up 2 from last week) :(</span><br /><br />Total inches lost: 3.75<br />Total weight lost: 9lbs<br /></span>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-63543677093056617942008-10-01T14:10:00.003-07:002008-10-01T14:19:44.924-07:00Here we go!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLTC77jRh0-7pnz18LBxy9izouwNX5UGy_RPJLSRi7OIsXQcxqZzhR_OqAAfrfxpbbGYLyFDPgOTpajv__kHuVbkurgRRYA-Rl6Z73ALCkM7Zyw2BPro1Ns7U8pPI4QexfxuG/s1600-h/3"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLTC77jRh0-7pnz18LBxy9izouwNX5UGy_RPJLSRi7OIsXQcxqZzhR_OqAAfrfxpbbGYLyFDPgOTpajv__kHuVbkurgRRYA-Rl6Z73ALCkM7Zyw2BPro1Ns7U8pPI4QexfxuG/s200/3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252296912137668562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpN8-4ZYONoYesU2Pd2V2UHpx7cRHx3eYdrFMj5QfRSoHbUB8UDNK50DdbA8i0jlaDhAlIuWdCwZ19j8WUtuE-Tfu-Lzjl4J4AtetdjKGIUZsmfvKORQq635IwCXb82-8UZkjN/s1600-h/2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpN8-4ZYONoYesU2Pd2V2UHpx7cRHx3eYdrFMj5QfRSoHbUB8UDNK50DdbA8i0jlaDhAlIuWdCwZ19j8WUtuE-Tfu-Lzjl4J4AtetdjKGIUZsmfvKORQq635IwCXb82-8UZkjN/s200/2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252296907921218114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy9j3k9pXsqmCCrLpT1DiTKTe529d2VfS-Q7_zIQpXIadHGTcFia5ZLrwpDeQxluOYKdKRZC1QJOpjI197OMmxl_ITk5ZSsiABKKUbb-pNG6OlnH23YXRFZ3vWQSZFPVcE4vhp/s1600-h/4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy9j3k9pXsqmCCrLpT1DiTKTe529d2VfS-Q7_zIQpXIadHGTcFia5ZLrwpDeQxluOYKdKRZC1QJOpjI197OMmxl_ITk5ZSsiABKKUbb-pNG6OlnH23YXRFZ3vWQSZFPVcE4vhp/s200/4" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252296910076595282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj6iiSAQxsRRzQuLHkhTDKRIJX6KMjCNDOyM0nBaUiwGAaQ6GvsbqvJt3nB55y3Wb8sfaxTZksLQ6aYy3VbkhmPc86PKXk4hPjhiwlyL8h0SRJsDBZ_lRonQzGRrAtMxbjSNJ/s1600-h/5"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj6iiSAQxsRRzQuLHkhTDKRIJX6KMjCNDOyM0nBaUiwGAaQ6GvsbqvJt3nB55y3Wb8sfaxTZksLQ6aYy3VbkhmPc86PKXk4hPjhiwlyL8h0SRJsDBZ_lRonQzGRrAtMxbjSNJ/s200/5" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252296916739380738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvhjK0jepBlLjpTWIGr31gzjXVNPIVyS8lFPTym2fZQZ5KmGn_fkFX_974emJHIM6gwCGOv8KzpEDZ8zW80aZ2BZRy2-5n5orxpX2H8dLv-55IDmAQIbktbaK9wCN52oVVt76/s1600-h/1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvhjK0jepBlLjpTWIGr31gzjXVNPIVyS8lFPTym2fZQZ5KmGn_fkFX_974emJHIM6gwCGOv8KzpEDZ8zW80aZ2BZRy2-5n5orxpX2H8dLv-55IDmAQIbktbaK9wCN52oVVt76/s200/1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252296901699630178" border="0" /></a><br />I can't believe I am doing this, but I really want some help being accountable, and I think that showing the whole world where I am at will be a BIG help!! :)<br /><br />Measurements:<br /><br />Weight 220 lbs<br />Waist 46"<br />Chest (across nipples) 42"<br />Chest (under breasts) 37.5"<br />R Arm 14.5"<br />L Arm 14.5"<br />Hips 50"<br />R Thigh 29"<br />L Thigh 28.5"<br />R Above Knee 19"<br />L Above Knee 19.5"<br />R Calf 15.5"<br />L Calf 16"<br />Neck 13.75"Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-76934466726201471942008-09-29T13:32:00.003-07:002008-09-29T13:37:59.395-07:00Disappearing<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">At least that's what I hope will happen... meaning that I would like to see nearly 1/3 of myself disappear. I'm going to be chronicling my weight loss here for the next 6 weeks. I've entered in the Greatest TransFORMation Contest at </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.8867035.myo3world.com/" target="_blank">http://www.8867035.myo3world.<wbr>com</a><br /><br />I'll be utilizing both the FORM pills and the FIXX shake from O3 in this transformation.<br /><br />Cool -- let the disappearing begin!<br /><br />Stay tuned for pictures <gulp> and measurements!<br /></span>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-58339590102848004572008-08-09T13:04:00.003-07:002008-08-09T13:07:36.325-07:00YIPPPEEE!Woo-woot! Lovin' life! (That's a quote from my sister, <a href="http://rabbitholio.blogspot.com/2008/08/individual-in-village.html">Holly Sue</a>). And it's how I feel. We are wrapping up the <a href="http://www.princessfestival.org">Princess Festival</a>, and it has been a whirlwind, thrill-ride! <br />(See some highlights <a href="http://videos.heraldextra.com/p/video?id=2053181">here</a>.)<br /><br />I am feeling really happy right now -- it's amazing to me how quickly and easily serving others lifts me up!!<br /><br />Aaaahhhhh... I'm basking in it!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-23864623122018320962008-07-25T11:41:00.003-07:002008-12-13T05:48:10.679-07:00Ahhhhh...Moving forward -- letting what is, be and loving it how it is.<br /><br />This upheaval (wait, who called it an upheaval?) has been surprisingly painless... oh my, fun? Yeah. When I've let it be, it's been fun. When I have worried about it (fruitlessly) it has been blech-y.<br /><br />I'm going to reframe --- this adventure has been a hoot! I like where I live, I like what I am doing and I am creating a lot of fulfillment.<br /><br />Part of my new job is doing the administrative work for this great charity (<a href="http://www.inourownquietway.org/">www.inourownquietway.org</a>), and as I have delved in to the administration, I have also found that I am volunteering a lot too. For example, see the attached pictures. We are sending two 40' shipping containers of medical, education and humanitarian supplies to Kakamega, Kenya in preparation for a medical mission in November. (Orginally we were sending one container, but the donations have flooded in...YIPPEE.) And, I "brain" knew this, but now I am experiencing it and "body" knowing it -- <b>serving others creates joy in my life</b>.<br />We're also committed to benefiting everyone involved, meaning as the recipients are blessed, so are the donors and volunteers.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoZ7OodTpQgbdT37IIX9zMSQsrVNBPVPv2aQg5eMiQCGWS-mkfzgvH9Q3iyKQWPKlW0lEsP9y1EpEzwu5JwJns_dnz5QTLE2WetWs8qRj-ETNf_DozgEwkh1MQloo_pi4pQRz/s1600-h/100_1817.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoZ7OodTpQgbdT37IIX9zMSQsrVNBPVPv2aQg5eMiQCGWS-mkfzgvH9Q3iyKQWPKlW0lEsP9y1EpEzwu5JwJns_dnz5QTLE2WetWs8qRj-ETNf_DozgEwkh1MQloo_pi4pQRz/s200/100_1817.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227024210336667954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qr-r_sPZqKcHirjNuREHbLKXj38RIScrr6HmhmKwbKrIWeGdbnzDGZ8k7VgLyCVLEFgkOd2WNFEHfpjzGDEAeueTw6amEv6Awv2CkbuAP5RzHvGvyQMB1sVmUpEngH7VntNq/s1600-h/100_1832.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qr-r_sPZqKcHirjNuREHbLKXj38RIScrr6HmhmKwbKrIWeGdbnzDGZ8k7VgLyCVLEFgkOd2WNFEHfpjzGDEAeueTw6amEv6Awv2CkbuAP5RzHvGvyQMB1sVmUpEngH7VntNq/s200/100_1832.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227024352479555842" border="0" /></a><br />So, I don't know how I am going to pay anything but my mortgage, or when or how I'll get caught up with everything else financially -- but I'm trusting that I will, and putting myself out there in service. And guess what -- people are following my lead and creating more joy in their lives (including my husband and children).<br /><br />I'm digging where I am at right now.Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-66333669321253734842008-07-19T10:42:00.003-07:002008-07-19T12:00:32.227-07:00SadWell, as you can probably see -- the once a day didn't really happen. I can give all sorts of excuses and reasons, but it remains that it didn't happen. <br />I'm realizing more and more how much sadness I hold inside. I think I let my mind convince me that I have nothing to be sad about, and then I hide the sadness, deny it. Recently SO MANY people have pointed out the deep sadness that they can see. I'm wondering what's in the sadness, and how to let it go.<br />One of the tricks of the human mind is that it convinces us we have to have a reason for everything... I don't think that's true. There is very little power in the question "why" -- a lot more power in "what can I learn". <br />Take care of me first. Advice I was given almost exactly a year ago, and still struggle with. My martyr comes out strong when I hear this. "What about the kids, what about my husband?" Me first. I'm scared of that. And, I see the value. A burned out engine won't run a car. Yeah. <br />Looking at my lessons....Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-59548853658151760132008-06-15T22:29:00.002-07:002008-06-15T22:34:52.466-07:00FeelingsI'm noticing that I have a lot of feelings pent up inside of me -- mostly anger, sadness and fear. I'm also noticing that I don't allow myself to let those feelings flow -- I spend a lot of energy keeping them in, rather than spending very little energy letting them out. <br />I'm scared to feel angry - I'm scared that I'll hurt someone's feelings, or that I'll say something I want to take back.<br />In reality, I am scared to feel. Scared to feel anything but happiness. And I feel sad about that. :(<br /><br />So, here's what is true right now - I feel scared, sad and angry. My eyes are watering, my jaw is clenching in the back near my ears, my nose is tingling and I have the thought that I don't know where to go from here...<br /> and a yawn...Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-40649123364914760662008-06-14T22:08:00.003-07:002008-06-14T22:12:23.291-07:00Parenting PanicJulianna told her mom that she wants to come live with us - and Andrea called to tell me that she wants us to consider it. Jules is here now for a few days, while we decide and sort things out.<br />I'm not sure what will be the best for everyone - but that's what I am committed to. <br /><br />I also sent out an email asking for referrals for me or Brett to get some work. Um, yeah, it's getting scary 'round here! Blah.<br /><br />My right bottom rib is KILLING me today - and the thought of having this pain for another 2.5-3 months feels like a death sentence. I'm getting a good reminder of why this is the last baby for me!<br /><br />The good news...? This too shall pass. :)Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-43011923804659114392008-06-13T21:56:00.003-07:002008-06-13T22:00:41.931-07:00My momentI made a commitment to myself to post *something* on my blog at least once a day. Ha ha - what fun. <br /><br />So, in this moment I am feeling really excited about the JREF $1M Paranormal Challenge - my sister and I are going to take on the challenge. It's interesting, because I really think we can do it. I'll post more about this as we begin to practice.<br /><br />I'm feeling really scared about my financial situation - lots of outflow and not much inflow. I'm really turning it over to God at this point, because I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel...<br /><br />And, in this moment what I really want is to go and take a bath. Yum. Good night.Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-67340673293270670012008-05-04T19:51:00.002-07:002008-05-04T20:03:35.663-07:00WonderingI've recently learned the power of wondering. There is a lot of creative power in the simple sound and process of 'hmmmmmmm....' Today I am wondering how I can increase my income exponentially, without an equivalent increase in my workload. <br />Yep, I know it's possible, and that's what I want.<br />Wondering...<br />Hmmmmm.....<br />Hmmmmm....Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-66059221396886697572008-04-28T18:05:00.003-07:002008-04-28T18:08:12.135-07:00Head GamesOUCH! I'm 22 weeks pregnant, and sitting here having Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are pretty regular, but on a scale of 1-10, probably only about a 3 on the pain scale. In the past I would have freaked, but I've been through this before with my last two pregnancies. So, the head game I am playing with myself is this:<br />Do I go get a shot of terbutaline (which I HATE) to stop the contractions, or do I just deal? Going to the hospital is a pain in the butt on SO many levels, but then these contractions are REALLY bugging me.<br />ACK! What's a girl to do?<br /><br />p.s. - I'm not sure how to post my friends' blogs on the right hand side -- any tips? :)Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-76310893601946659172008-04-27T16:11:00.000-07:002008-04-28T18:13:38.298-07:00Double OvensYep - You get to share in my random thoughts! <br /><br />I got a double wall oven in my new house, and I really like it - I like having two ovens for when I am really going to town and cooking up a storm -- HOWEVER, I really DO NOT like how high the dang thing is. I feel like I am going to burn my arms every time I reach into the oven. I'm sure it's something I'll get used to, but it sure is annoying.<br /><br />I just had the realization that unless I am cooking in two ovens, I really could use the bottom oven. HA! I love my crazy mind!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-19473102450040448232008-04-18T15:46:00.002-07:002008-04-19T21:48:01.528-07:00Coming out ...Ok, not in the way you might think... as many of you know, I own <a href="http://www.crystalraystore.com/">The Crystal Ray</a>. Oddly enough, I hesitate to tell some people. I make up these stories in my mind that they'll judge me, or whatever. In reality, I have had only good experiences with regards to my store ownership, my energy healing (Reiki), et al. So, I'm dropping this silly mantel of hiding. Here I am!<br /><ul><li>I believe in Angels (and I talk to them)</li><li>I believe in the healing power of crystals</li><li>I practice (and LOVE) <a href="http://healingltc.com/about-reiki/">Reiki</a> </li><li>I know I have a purpose in this life and I am fulfilling it</li><li>I know I can be a member of <a href="http://www.lds.org/">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> AND still have all of the above be true!</li></ul>So, yeah, there it is - flapping in the wind. LOL (Ha ha - not all-inclusive. Now I am looking at it realizing how random it is... ) Whatev. :)<br /><br />That's all for today!Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-34759109012251483002007-11-08T17:07:00.003-07:002008-04-19T15:57:21.281-07:00Amused<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">I've realized that I haven't kept up very well since Art died. I have done a lot of things, and the thought of summarizing it seems overwhelming. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">For that reason, you get it in a nutshell. I went to Impact Trainings in July 2006 - had another baby in October 2006 (Torin) - learned Reiki in late 2006 - went to the Hendricks Institute in July 2007 and signed on as an apprentice to Katie Hendricks - I am in the process of creating the world's greatest networking website for conscious people and opening an metaphysical healing and supply store with my sisters Liberty & Holly - Yeah, life is good.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I found this in my email, and decided to post it. (It was kind of the start of this awesome shift in my life)...</span><br /><br /></span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></p><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ways that the Impact training has served me are numerous.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1 – Attending and experiencing the training with my husband has changed our bond forever.<span style=""> </span>We are now bound soul to soul in a way we had never experienced before.<span style=""> </span>We have seen each other in our excellence.<span style=""> </span>We had an opportunity to experience communication on a level neither of us knew existed, and it brought us to a place together where we knew that working together we could take on anything that was presented to us!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2 – I not only know who I am, I know that it’s okay to acknowledge who I am.<span style=""> </span>I always knew I was forgiving, but never allowed myself to admit it others.<span style=""> </span>I <b style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">am</span></b> forgiving (among many other things). <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3 – I recognize the games I play, and am able to quickly nip them in the bud before they begin playing me.<span style=""> </span>I am the same person in any crowd, because I am ME.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 – I love everyone, literally everyone.<span style=""> </span>While I may not like their masks, or walls, or games, I am able to look beyond those without judgment and know that they are just a precious and perfect as I am, and always worthy of love!<o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 – I speak a language of increase, and that has rippled out to my children.<span style=""> </span>My children are happier people because of the training and tools I received.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 – I know that I can have/do/accomplish <b style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">anything</span></b>.<span style=""> </span>Literally <b style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">anything</span></b>.<span style=""> </span>That is powerful, and I am grateful for that every day!!<o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7 – Not only do I love my husband, but other people see and love him too.<span style=""> </span>I consider that a great blessing, because I have always known how great he is!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8 – I am remembering how awesome it is to serve others.<span style=""> </span>It’s amazing to reach out and make a ripple, and even more amazing when I get to see that ripple go far and wide.<span style=""> </span>AWESOME!</span></span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ></span><blockquote></blockquote>I am so amused as I go back and read my previous posts. Even for an optimist, I was pretty pessimistic. My whole outlook on life has changed, and I think that is groovy as hell! LOL<br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />There is a part of me that says "Look out world, because I AM!" Woot!<br /><br />Lovin' Life, Baby!<br /><br />p.s. For the record, I AM a loving, joyful, healing, inspiring woman of light! YES I AM!</p>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8271272.post-87178359352639480102007-09-27T21:34:00.000-07:002007-11-08T16:03:29.428-07:00Alaska<p style="font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;">I did SO much it felt like much longer than 7 days! Our ports were <st1:city st="on">Juneau</st1:city>, <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Skagway</st1:place></st1:city> and Price Rupert Island, BC.<br />In <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Juneau</st1:place></st1:city> my mom and I went on a whale-watching boat ride. We saw about 8-10 whales, included a breech! It was so cool! We also saw a couple of sea lions hanging out on a Buoy. And, DOZENS of Bald Eagles!<br /><br />Then in <st1:city st="on">Skagway</st1:city> I, <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Liberty</st1:place></st1:city> and Melanie canoed out to the Davidson Glacier. It is the MOST AMAZING thing I have ever seen! <img id="_x0000_i1025" alt="user posted image" src="cid:image001.jpg@01C82004.5526BFE0" border="0" height="300" width="400" />We canoed up to about 100 feet from the face of the glacier (couldn't get any closer because it's unsafe). The ice in the glacier is so blue, it literally looks like someone poured food coloring into it. The water we canoed on was so cold that if anyone had fallen in, the would be hypothermic in fewer than 2 minutes. Brrrrr....<br /><br />After that, we all (including my mom) went to a glass-blowing studio and got to blow our own glass ornaments. It was awesome!!<br /><br />The next day was a sea day and we spent A LOT of time in the spa. We made friends with the spa girls and got great discounts! LOL<br /><br />In Prince Rupert Lib, Mel and I went kayaking along the coast. We saw quite a few seals and again a lot of bald eagles. It was POURING rain, so we got SOAKED!! But, it was a blast anyway.<br /><br />That night the show on the boat was the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Coasters</span></b> (of Yakity Yak fame)... AND..... I GOT TO SING WITH THEM ONSTAGE! They said "we're going to sing a little ditty by a friend of ours, <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Tennessee</st1:place></st1:state> Ernie..." and I shouted as loud as I could "YEAAAAAAAAH"... They asked "who did that?" and I raised my hand. They asked me to come up to the stage and Larry asked me how I could possibly know a Tennessee Ernie Ford song because I am SO young (ha ha) and I told them that my dad used to sing them to me as lullabies. So, he asked me if I would sing Sixteen Tons with them. I DID! I sang Sixteen Tons (some of it solo) with THE COASTERS! Yahoooo!!!! It was so nerve-wracking and so fun all at the same time. My mom took pictures, so I'll post them as soon as she gets them to me. For the rest of the cruise people kept asking me if I was the one who sang with the Coasters. LOL<br /><br />Melanie and I went to the Disco every night and had a blast, in spite of the many, many overly pushy come-ons.<br /><br />It was an AMAZING vacation and we are DEFINITELY planning another girls-only vacation for next year!</span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>Xradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026717447194200796noreply@blogger.com0