life is simple

After watching an episode of one of my favorite shows of all time (hint: its off the air now), I had a huge revolation! Life really can be simple, its easy if we just take everything back to the basics. What do I mean? Well, for example; if you've invested a good chunk of your time, energy and life into a relationship with someone and it ends, sometimes we beat ourselves up over the "what-if's".
You know, what if I were more attentaive, what if I were more sensitive, what if I were less independent...
I say forget the what-if's! If said ex is now happily involved with someone else, its more than likely not due to all of your, what-if's, its because some people kust like vanilla!
Yup, that's it. Sometimes a little texture,a little flavor, that little something different is just too much for one to handle.

This theory also applies in the work setting; there is always the ass kisser, the bully, the boss, the drama queen, and the trouble maker. I say in this case choosing vanilla is the best choice. The neutral, the number, the nameless employee with no known personal life to discuss.

Ok so maybe I'm tired, or maybe all the healthy food has gone to my head..nah, maybe it was just a really appropriate tv episode that played for me tonight.

Either way, when life seems extra complicated, try and bring it back to the basics, even if you end up being the crazy flavor that someone just chose vanilla over

Motivation is Key!

The desire to be healthy is a decent form of motivation for working out and eating better but...




Sometimes you need a little more in the way of motivation...

For me, that extra push came when I've been noticing young women my age, graduated from the same school, same year, shedding their extra pounds in rapid form. I know, I am not to be compared to others, I get it, but there are certain folks (face it) that you just rather see mildly miserable and insecure. It's not nice to say but it's true so I'm just going to be real here.

With that being said.. What motivates you? What get's you up off of the couch and into the gym? If you have other goals that don't include getting healthy or going to the gym, what motivates you to set and reach those goals?

Today I am grateful for those (newly) skinny girls (a few in particular) who have jump started my passion, my urge, my envy to get back to my fighting weight. Thanks ladies! Let's make it happen!

its the little things!

I'm keeping this one simple, its the little things in life that make people happy. Bringing ny mom dinner tonight and going to the store for her meant so much.
Helping a resident carry a large box out to her car, smiling at a stranger who looked like thet could use it, or remembering a birthday.
All of these things are not painful to follow through with yet we seem to lose this gentle side of ourselves over time. We are desensitized to kindness.
What would make you smile today or tonight? Getting a text from an old friend? Having the dishes washed for you after dinner? A hug? A smile or a sincere inquiry
About how your day went?

Think about what small gestures would make you smile and pass it on! Shoot off that text to a friend, hold a door open and the easiest one of all...smile once in a while : )

Face your fears!

I am not a fan of flying, whatsoever but tonight I leave for California for a couple of days. It is a beautiful day and the winds have died down so everything will be fine. With the powerful nature of positive thoughts I will deal with my fear of flying, take off and land safely and return home in perfect shape!

What are you afraid of and what do you do to ease the anxiety when it comes time to face your fear/s?

Today challenge yourself either in a small or large way..the only way to grow in life is to take chances!

Just because

Good friends are hard to find and even harder to keep. Sixteen years and counting Cat has never left my side. I am fortunate to have an amazing set of friends and even though time and distance may set us apart sometimes, they will always be just a phone call away. Love you all!





Art art art! I found this image very interesting, very creative and I think if more people let go and allowed creativity to be a bigger part of their lives, the world would be a better place. Use your imagination in some small medium or large way today!



Being a little fish in a big world can be fun! Make the most of yourself, big impact or small.




Find something that makes you laugh today.. laughter is the BEST medicine!