Tip of the Day: Drink plenty of water!
After a recent visit to the hospital (the nurses were amazing!) I learned the importance of making sure to get my daily intake of water. I cannot emphasize enough the the power of water and the need to stay hydrated.
Be safe. Stay cool. And drink up!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Be Happy
I read an article on Christina Applegate a while ago and something she said really stuck with me. She was asked about her recent experience with breast cancer and if she felt lucky or unlucky. She said, "Sometimes you feel lucky because you've been given this chance to change your life." I just thought that that was an incredibly insightful way of looking at what she's experienced.
Sometimes things happen to us that we don't want or don't expect. It's o.k. to feel upset about it but to dwell on something we can't change just isn't healthy. What we need to realize is that it happened for a reason. We may not understand it but we ultimately have to accept it. And then we have to seize the opportunity. Whether your life changed in a small way or a significant way, you have been given the chance to make a difference in your life.
We all just want to be happy--both in our personal and professional lives. Many of us have recently experienced some change in our lives due to the current state of the economy. Take whatever chance you've been given as a new opportunity to create the life you wanted. I've heard so many people speak about how unhappy they were at their jobs and that despite that, they still would've stayed longer. Now that they've been laid off, they're trying to discover what truly makes them happy. It's a wonderful outlook if you are fortunate enough to pursue your heart's true desires.
It's a difficult time right now, but if you can use this moment in your life to find that passion that really drives you, embrace it and seize this unique opportunity create the life that will make you happy!
Sometimes things happen to us that we don't want or don't expect. It's o.k. to feel upset about it but to dwell on something we can't change just isn't healthy. What we need to realize is that it happened for a reason. We may not understand it but we ultimately have to accept it. And then we have to seize the opportunity. Whether your life changed in a small way or a significant way, you have been given the chance to make a difference in your life.
We all just want to be happy--both in our personal and professional lives. Many of us have recently experienced some change in our lives due to the current state of the economy. Take whatever chance you've been given as a new opportunity to create the life you wanted. I've heard so many people speak about how unhappy they were at their jobs and that despite that, they still would've stayed longer. Now that they've been laid off, they're trying to discover what truly makes them happy. It's a wonderful outlook if you are fortunate enough to pursue your heart's true desires.
It's a difficult time right now, but if you can use this moment in your life to find that passion that really drives you, embrace it and seize this unique opportunity create the life that will make you happy!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Crazy Hats
I went to Disneyland yesterday and as I people-watched (Disneyalnd is one of the best places for it!) I got to really thinking about all those people who forked out the money to buy some pretty crazy souvenirs. I mean, I'm an Annual Passholder and but I know how expensive a day at the park can be. That's just figuring in admission, a meal or two and MAYBE a snack.
But then you figure on spending even more money on those things that you know you're only going to wear once. Can you imagine showing up for a bbq with your Jack Sparrow braids and earring? Or hanging around the house on a Saturday in your light up "Happy Birthday" birthday cake hat? Looks cool and fun the day of but when you're walking back to the car surrounded by people who look as exhausted as you do, aren't you gonna wish you could've just rented a hat for the day?
It's all fun and games until your friends or family are over it and asking you to move your big hat ears out of the way 'cause they can't see in their rearview mirror.
But then you figure on spending even more money on those things that you know you're only going to wear once. Can you imagine showing up for a bbq with your Jack Sparrow braids and earring? Or hanging around the house on a Saturday in your light up "Happy Birthday" birthday cake hat? Looks cool and fun the day of but when you're walking back to the car surrounded by people who look as exhausted as you do, aren't you gonna wish you could've just rented a hat for the day?
It's all fun and games until your friends or family are over it and asking you to move your big hat ears out of the way 'cause they can't see in their rearview mirror.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Mind of a 10-Year-Old
I was hanging out with my sister and her family this morning at breakfast and then church. My sister has two sons and a daughter. I'm always amazed at how children's minds' work. Truly fascinated. I mean, they come up with the craziest concepts and ways of looking at things.
So this morning in church, I'm sitting between my 10-year-old nephew Jordan, and his younger brother, Andrew. They brought some paper to scribble on and were able to scrounge up a pen from my sister's purse. Jordan got the pen from Andrew but Andrew needed it back. So this is how my conversation with Jordan went:
Me: Jordan, can Andrew have the pen back.
Jordan: No.
Me: Actually, he had it first and he wasn't done with it so please give it to me.
Jordan: (As he hands the pen to Andrew) Then why did you ask me if I could give it to him? Why did you make me think I had a choice?
Me: Well, that was just a polite way of me saying, "Give the pencil back to Andrew."
Later, I let Jordan borrow a pen from me which he put back in my purse a while after. He then turns to me and says:
Jordan: Can I have the pen back?
Me: No. We're getting to the most important part of the mass.
Jordan: Actually, that was just a polite way of me saying, "Give me the pen again."
At which point I turned to him and gave him a high-five. Well played, Jordan. I swear, this kid amazes me!
So this morning in church, I'm sitting between my 10-year-old nephew Jordan, and his younger brother, Andrew. They brought some paper to scribble on and were able to scrounge up a pen from my sister's purse. Jordan got the pen from Andrew but Andrew needed it back. So this is how my conversation with Jordan went:
Me: Jordan, can Andrew have the pen back.
Jordan: No.
Me: Actually, he had it first and he wasn't done with it so please give it to me.
Jordan: (As he hands the pen to Andrew) Then why did you ask me if I could give it to him? Why did you make me think I had a choice?
Me: Well, that was just a polite way of me saying, "Give the pencil back to Andrew."
Later, I let Jordan borrow a pen from me which he put back in my purse a while after. He then turns to me and says:
Jordan: Can I have the pen back?
Me: No. We're getting to the most important part of the mass.
Jordan: Actually, that was just a polite way of me saying, "Give me the pen again."
At which point I turned to him and gave him a high-five. Well played, Jordan. I swear, this kid amazes me!
Monday, February 16, 2009
WWJD
I know there are many reality show junkies out there. I am one myself. I have a few current obsessions but the one I look forward to the most is "The Bachelor." You might think it's because I'm a romantic. Or maybe to observe men and women's interactions with each other while in the pursuit of love. Well...you'd be wrong. I mean, I do enjoy the show (as horrible and overdone as it may be sometimes) and I do wish the best for the current bachelor, Jason. But my reasons for rushing to see the show are because I love one of the contestants on the show--Jillian.
Now, let me take a moment here to say that I am a very secure, heterosexual in a very happy relationship. So it's really more of that girly, "What's she wearing?," "Her hair's so cute," thing obsession.
I liked Jillian from the start. Sure her hot dog theory was a bit strange. I mean, grilling weiners in the kitchen so you can find out what condiments this guy likes...and that was the first night! But it worked. She stayed. And soon became one of the favorites.
So I watch to see what her hair looks like. I watch to see what outfit she chooses to wear on her last-minute, fancy dinner and private performance at the Disney Concert Hall and wonder if I can "create" this thrown-together look. I rewind and pause to see what kind of watch she's wearing. And I admit that I was a bit disappointe dot not see how she decorated her apartment on the hometown dates. But it's harmless fun!
My sister and I have even joked that in our little crazy obsession we could get those "WWJD" bracelets and it would be, "What Would Jillian Do," to help us through those tough decisions in our lives.
Have lunch at Shakey's? Jillian would so not do that.
Babysit her niece and nephew? Jillian would do that!
Get a cute scarf at Target? Jillian would do that!
Write a blog about your obsession with a reality-show chick? I think Jillian would disapprove.
So there's only a few more episodes left of the show. I guess this would be a good time to wean myself off of my little harmless obsession. I just hope Jillian, who's from Canada, stays on long enough for me to practice saying "abowwwt" the way they do in her hometown!
Now, let me take a moment here to say that I am a very secure, heterosexual in a very happy relationship. So it's really more of that girly, "What's she wearing?," "Her hair's so cute," thing obsession.
I liked Jillian from the start. Sure her hot dog theory was a bit strange. I mean, grilling weiners in the kitchen so you can find out what condiments this guy likes...and that was the first night! But it worked. She stayed. And soon became one of the favorites.
So I watch to see what her hair looks like. I watch to see what outfit she chooses to wear on her last-minute, fancy dinner and private performance at the Disney Concert Hall and wonder if I can "create" this thrown-together look. I rewind and pause to see what kind of watch she's wearing. And I admit that I was a bit disappointe dot not see how she decorated her apartment on the hometown dates. But it's harmless fun!
My sister and I have even joked that in our little crazy obsession we could get those "WWJD" bracelets and it would be, "What Would Jillian Do," to help us through those tough decisions in our lives.
Have lunch at Shakey's? Jillian would so not do that.
Babysit her niece and nephew? Jillian would do that!
Get a cute scarf at Target? Jillian would do that!
Write a blog about your obsession with a reality-show chick? I think Jillian would disapprove.
So there's only a few more episodes left of the show. I guess this would be a good time to wean myself off of my little harmless obsession. I just hope Jillian, who's from Canada, stays on long enough for me to practice saying "abowwwt" the way they do in her hometown!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Vote for You!
Election day is tomorrow and we're all getting bombarded with candidates, propostions and why we should vote a certain way. What we need to remember is that we all have a voice in this election and every voice needs to count-but you need to make sure it's your OWN voice.
Too often we may find ourselves swayed by what others are doing or voting for. We need to remember that in the end, we have to vote for what we believe in no matter what anyone else is doing. I'd feel more proud for standing by what I believe, even if it's the less popular choice, than by being just another one in the herd who's following the mass crowd.
There's nothing wrong with listening to both sides. Researching the issues and having an educated voice are what we should all strive for. But from there, we need to gather up the facts, weigh them out with our own beliefs and from there, make an informed decision. That is the true American way.
My vote counts. My voice counts. And so does yours!
Too often we may find ourselves swayed by what others are doing or voting for. We need to remember that in the end, we have to vote for what we believe in no matter what anyone else is doing. I'd feel more proud for standing by what I believe, even if it's the less popular choice, than by being just another one in the herd who's following the mass crowd.
There's nothing wrong with listening to both sides. Researching the issues and having an educated voice are what we should all strive for. But from there, we need to gather up the facts, weigh them out with our own beliefs and from there, make an informed decision. That is the true American way.
My vote counts. My voice counts. And so does yours!
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