Every second counts!
My joy today tells me to be GOOD to me!
Today, I passed my test to get my boating license!
Today, I got to play with my beloved dogs!
Today, I got to be with my kids!
Today, I realized I am worth live like I am dyin!
Today this video brought me my joy....reminding me to take care of myself and do what brings me joy every day!
Tomorrow....
I hope my joy is spending time with the kids and pets, get out on a boat soon, VACATION with friends, find a great place to live/work.... and meet fabulous new people!
I am not a country music fan... I just love all music that relates... and this one REALLY RELATES!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbfeSImDntw
Hope you enjoy it and find comfort in it! (as I do)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Friday, December 11, 2009
HOLIDAY EATING TIPS
(From an Email I received today)
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3 . If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost.. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Glass of wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3 . If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost.. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Glass of wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Snuggling Makes a Joyful Kitty!
After beging home for at least 10 days since my cruise, I should be ashamed to say I haven't unpacked! But who could take this little kitty's Joy away by unpacking this overnight bag that makes such a great sleeping spot???Here Mau-Mau cuddles up in my bag, a refuge from the dogs, and enjoys a warm snuggly sleep!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Angel spends an afternoon bringing joy to the patients and residents at Wilton Meadows Health Care facility.......
Can you guess what she dressed up as????
Here is her favorite quote from the story of her character... "My Grandma what big EARS you have!"
Can you guess what she dressed up as????
Here is her favorite quote from the story of her character... "My Grandma what big EARS you have!"
Here is the big bad wolf on the long ride home!
Friday, September 11, 2009
A Tribute to My Brother, Kevin Gilmore (Pudge)
14 years ago today.... missing you always even though I feel your presence with me daily!
God saw you getting tired; a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
I watched you suffer, and saw you fade away... Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove He only takes THE BEST.
Its lonesome here without you. I miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same since you’ve gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “cheer up and carry on.”
Each time I see your picture, you seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping, we’ll meet again someday.”
LOVE AND MISS YOU PUDGE!
God saw you getting tired; a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."
I watched you suffer, and saw you fade away... Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove He only takes THE BEST.
Its lonesome here without you. I miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same since you’ve gone away.
When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “cheer up and carry on.”
Each time I see your picture, you seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping, we’ll meet again someday.”
LOVE AND MISS YOU PUDGE!
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