We had the opportunity to hang out with new friends and get to know more people around this area. Putting myself out there to get to know people has been fun. But at times I'm still trying to figure out where we fit in with our new found friends and if we belong.
My husband and I like to call it "Couple Dating." We ask each other questions to see if we're compatible and have any of the same interests. Sometimes you find yourselves in awkward conversations and weird silences. Other times you feel like this couple was a match made in heaven and when you get home you can't stop talking about how cool they are. It's funny how you're comparing notes with your husband when you get home. You tell him I liked so and so but those others guys I'm not sure sure about. In a round about way your dating all over again but with a couple.
Moving to a new area has been an adjustment. We have really had to put ourselves out there to meet people. It can be hard , but you never know what kind of friendships you can develop until you try. Try and meet someone new this week.
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars." Les Brown
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Half is Lookin' Good
I'm reading a really great book, Become Who You Were Born to Be by Brian Souza. I've learned a lot and have used some great quotes from it. It has inspired a lot of my writing. Here is something I read today.
" Sometimes a half looks pretty good: Half a glass of wine is better than none. Half a chance is better than no chance at all. Half a dollar certainly beats a dime! But in the things that really matter in life, half just isn't good enough.
Half a plan, half an ethical standard, half a commitment--they're worth absolutely nothing. Try this: "Hey sweetie. I love you half the time," and see how that goes over!
Will we give a halfhearted effort but expect a full return? Will we let our fears, or distractions, or plain old blindness lead us to make only token investments? Our days should be invested, not just squandered or endured."
Not giving our all is difficult. Our fear of failure or not knowing the journey, hinders taking full action. So next time lets do it all or nothing! But choose to do it ALL! ;)
" Sometimes a half looks pretty good: Half a glass of wine is better than none. Half a chance is better than no chance at all. Half a dollar certainly beats a dime! But in the things that really matter in life, half just isn't good enough.
Half a plan, half an ethical standard, half a commitment--they're worth absolutely nothing. Try this: "Hey sweetie. I love you half the time," and see how that goes over!
Will we give a halfhearted effort but expect a full return? Will we let our fears, or distractions, or plain old blindness lead us to make only token investments? Our days should be invested, not just squandered or endured."
Not giving our all is difficult. Our fear of failure or not knowing the journey, hinders taking full action. So next time lets do it all or nothing! But choose to do it ALL! ;)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Happiness begins in being Present
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Having a beginning and ending to each day is a gift. We have a clean start every morning to decide what is going to happen until our eyes close that night. Living in the present is being aware and involved in what is going on around us. Things that can hinder us from living in the moment are what I like to call The Unknowns . We worry while dwelling on the past we cannot change, and the future that is yet to happen. Our focus is lost and we blame ourselves or others. Out of pity we end up playing the I wish game. I wish I had a new job...I wish I could lose weight...I wish .... The list goes on.
Being in the present is learning from our past and applying it in the now positively. Life is designed to give us what we earn , not what we want. Being grateful and thanking those around us helps us live in the now. When we listen with intent of listening and not replying, we understand others better. So the next time you talk with your significant other, boss, or children practice living in the now. Don't let your thoughts control you and keep them mindful. Really work hard to being in the now!
If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is.” -Unknown
Having a beginning and ending to each day is a gift. We have a clean start every morning to decide what is going to happen until our eyes close that night. Living in the present is being aware and involved in what is going on around us. Things that can hinder us from living in the moment are what I like to call The Unknowns . We worry while dwelling on the past we cannot change, and the future that is yet to happen. Our focus is lost and we blame ourselves or others. Out of pity we end up playing the I wish game. I wish I had a new job...I wish I could lose weight...I wish .... The list goes on.
Being in the present is learning from our past and applying it in the now positively. Life is designed to give us what we earn , not what we want. Being grateful and thanking those around us helps us live in the now. When we listen with intent of listening and not replying, we understand others better. So the next time you talk with your significant other, boss, or children practice living in the now. Don't let your thoughts control you and keep them mindful. Really work hard to being in the now!
If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is.” -Unknown
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Relaxing the Stress Away
We all need a to relax even if it's just 15 minutes. Here are a few things that can help our bodies and minds relax
1. Deep Breathing It helps relax muscles, mellow your heart rate, and help to lose weight.
2. Walking
3. Stretching
4. Completely clearing your mind. I find this hard. I had a yoga instructor who focused a 10 min. portion of class just doing this. Hard but I felt totally calm and relaxed after.
5.Working on a hobby(this would be stressful for me but I know it works with others): sewing, crafting, cooking, etc...
6.Taking a warm bath or a hot shower
7. Cleaning( sing while you clean). The experts say that you you do something that's routine that helps relax you
8 Praying without distraction
9.Using Essential Oils. Using lavender is said to increases the alpha waves in the brain which triggers the brain to relax. Jasmine is used to sharpen the mind and senses. Grapefruit oil is to help with those who struggle with difficult emotions or resort to comfort eating.
10. Reading/Writing
11. Massage--Let's face it we would like this one everyday if we could!!!!
12. Listening to Nature( water, birds, thunderstorm)
13. Watching a campfire
14. Laughter. Go to a comedy play, or watch a favorite movie that makes you laugh.
15. Hugs and Cuddling
1. Deep Breathing It helps relax muscles, mellow your heart rate, and help to lose weight.
2. Walking
3. Stretching
4. Completely clearing your mind. I find this hard. I had a yoga instructor who focused a 10 min. portion of class just doing this. Hard but I felt totally calm and relaxed after.
5.Working on a hobby(this would be stressful for me but I know it works with others): sewing, crafting, cooking, etc...
6.Taking a warm bath or a hot shower
7. Cleaning( sing while you clean). The experts say that you you do something that's routine that helps relax you
8 Praying without distraction
9.Using Essential Oils. Using lavender is said to increases the alpha waves in the brain which triggers the brain to relax. Jasmine is used to sharpen the mind and senses. Grapefruit oil is to help with those who struggle with difficult emotions or resort to comfort eating.
10. Reading/Writing
11. Massage--Let's face it we would like this one everyday if we could!!!!
12. Listening to Nature( water, birds, thunderstorm)
13. Watching a campfire
14. Laughter. Go to a comedy play, or watch a favorite movie that makes you laugh.
15. Hugs and Cuddling
Monday, May 24, 2010
Looking For Value In Everyone
Everyone know someone who always wears a huge grin on their face. They eyes light up a room ,their laughter is infectious. You want to be around them to help lighten your mood. I had a friend like this in high school. I honestly didn't know anyone who didn't like her. I thought how can someone always be this happy and still normal? She had her fair share of bad days like the rest of us but she handled them far better then anyone I knew. Getting to know her better I discovered that she didn't let her environment effect her behavior towards others. She understood that smiling and laughter was more useful then scowling, being judgemental or being bitter. She had a gift with seeing value in everyone. She was a huge strength through a tough time in my life and helped me to look at others differently.
What if we viewed life through the eyes of our enemies or the most annoying person in your life. What would you see? How would you see you? Passive, Fake, or Gracious, and Kind?
This week for my personal goal I have to do three things a day with sincerity : smile at someone, give a compliment, and ask someone how they're doing. And one of them must be to a complete stranger. I think it will be a good exercise for me. It will get me away from thinking of me to others. Hopefully I'll keep my road rage to a minimum;). Gotta find their value too!
" In the faces of men and women I see God." Walt Whitman
Honey Bran Muffins
1 c. 100% bran cereal( like Kellogg's Bran )
3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 c. honey
1(2/1/2oz) baby food prunes
3 Tb. molasses
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. raisins
Stir cereal , flour, sugar, and baking soda. In a small bowl mix egg whites, honey, prunes,molasses and buttermilk. Add mixtures stir til slightly moisten. Fold in raisins. Store in fridge overnight. Fill 3/4 full . Bake at 375 for 20-23 min. Makes 6 large muffins
What if we viewed life through the eyes of our enemies or the most annoying person in your life. What would you see? How would you see you? Passive, Fake, or Gracious, and Kind?
This week for my personal goal I have to do three things a day with sincerity : smile at someone, give a compliment, and ask someone how they're doing. And one of them must be to a complete stranger. I think it will be a good exercise for me. It will get me away from thinking of me to others. Hopefully I'll keep my road rage to a minimum;). Gotta find their value too!
" In the faces of men and women I see God." Walt Whitman
Honey Bran Muffins
1 c. 100% bran cereal( like Kellogg's Bran )
3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/3 c. honey
1(2/1/2oz) baby food prunes
3 Tb. molasses
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. raisins
Stir cereal , flour, sugar, and baking soda. In a small bowl mix egg whites, honey, prunes,molasses and buttermilk. Add mixtures stir til slightly moisten. Fold in raisins. Store in fridge overnight. Fill 3/4 full . Bake at 375 for 20-23 min. Makes 6 large muffins
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Moderation...Oh My
Am sure all of us can relate to hearing "moderation in all things..." Applying moderation into our life's can be a challenge in certain areas. Our vices can taunt us: food, television, work, negative thoughts, gossip, not exercising, not eating right, or whatever it may be. We become wrapped up in the stresses of life and unconsciously begin to sabotage ourselves. It's like we are on auto pilot and are willingly waiting for something to go wrong. We either push the emergency button or go in for a crash landing .
Moderation with sweets is very hard for me. I'm a all or nothing kind of gal. If I'm totally off it, I'm good(not to say I still think about it). But if I'm around a buffet of sweets I can't just have one... or two.. or three. Give me a gym I'll work my butt off, but my sweet tooth is the true killer.So how can I be moderate!?
I'll tell ya ,living without out it isn't going to help and is really not realistic. Cause we know what happens soon after, crash landing!! Right now I'm trying a few things. First of course is the challenge ,we have one free day for sweets . For that day I'm going to make(or buy) an unbelievable dessert, something to look forward to. Second ,I'm asking myself is this really satisfying my sweet tooth or am I just eating to eat. Third, I tell myself how great I feel when I'm eating right. Whatever our vice may be we have to remain positive. If you have any suggestions that have helped you with moderation let us know!
"There is moderation even in access. " Benjamin Disraeli
Moderation with sweets is very hard for me. I'm a all or nothing kind of gal. If I'm totally off it, I'm good(not to say I still think about it). But if I'm around a buffet of sweets I can't just have one... or two.. or three. Give me a gym I'll work my butt off, but my sweet tooth is the true killer.So how can I be moderate!?
I'll tell ya ,living without out it isn't going to help and is really not realistic. Cause we know what happens soon after, crash landing!! Right now I'm trying a few things. First of course is the challenge ,we have one free day for sweets . For that day I'm going to make(or buy) an unbelievable dessert, something to look forward to. Second ,I'm asking myself is this really satisfying my sweet tooth or am I just eating to eat. Third, I tell myself how great I feel when I'm eating right. Whatever our vice may be we have to remain positive. If you have any suggestions that have helped you with moderation let us know!
"There is moderation even in access. " Benjamin Disraeli
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Letting Our Talents Shine
Watching Boise State football is one of my favorite things to do. Maybe I'm biased but I truly think they are much more then just any regular football team! Their success isn't because they're the fastest, biggest, or most athletic. When they played TCU this last Jan. people thought they would loose, even some of their biggest fans had some doubt. They won and it wasn't luck.
How does a team win when the odds are against them? Talent? A lot of people think talent is natural, that it comes easily. Some talent is that way, but most is developed. It's about hard work, determination, practice, sacrifice, and focus. We become what we do. If we want to be a master or a champion at something we have to put forth the work and have that mindset. To let our talent shine we must let go of what is holding us back: Fear, Rejection, Failure? We don't have to be the best at our talent, we just have to DO our best.
What if we haven't discovered our talent? I suggest writing an I AM statement. It's a good start to seeing who we are and what we want to become.
Example; I am a loving mother who is fun, I am a beautiful, energetic, confident women....
Discover your talents and passions and incorporate them into getting your dreams.
" I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.' " Muhammad Ali
Ginger Orange Chicken
Sauce:
1/4 c orange juice
1/2 Tb. lime juice(freshly squeezed)
1tsp. fresh ginger grated
1 scallion
Combine all ingredients. Bring to boil. Turn down to low or med. low. Allow liquid to reduce and thicken.
Add any steamed veggies you like( broccoli, peppers)
Add 1-2 cups of chicken cooked.
Put over rice or eat plain
How does a team win when the odds are against them? Talent? A lot of people think talent is natural, that it comes easily. Some talent is that way, but most is developed. It's about hard work, determination, practice, sacrifice, and focus. We become what we do. If we want to be a master or a champion at something we have to put forth the work and have that mindset. To let our talent shine we must let go of what is holding us back: Fear, Rejection, Failure? We don't have to be the best at our talent, we just have to DO our best.
What if we haven't discovered our talent? I suggest writing an I AM statement. It's a good start to seeing who we are and what we want to become.
Example; I am a loving mother who is fun, I am a beautiful, energetic, confident women....
Discover your talents and passions and incorporate them into getting your dreams.
" I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.' " Muhammad Ali
Ginger Orange Chicken
Sauce:
1/4 c orange juice
1/2 Tb. lime juice(freshly squeezed)
1tsp. fresh ginger grated
1 scallion
Combine all ingredients. Bring to boil. Turn down to low or med. low. Allow liquid to reduce and thicken.
Add any steamed veggies you like( broccoli, peppers)
Add 1-2 cups of chicken cooked.
Put over rice or eat plain
Friday, May 21, 2010
Making your dreams come to be a reality
As a child I had always wanted to be on a game show. You could call me a game show junkie. I would imagine myself running down the isle of the Price Is Right or beating the clock on Family Feud. I just knew that someday it would be my turn. Three years ago I went on the Price is Right. I prepared by watching the show for 4 straight months. When I got there I just knew they were going to pick me. Everyone in my group thought the same(I did act pumped up the whole time while you're in line for hours!). The guy next to me got called on down( and by the way he did win a car with the audiences help). I was shocked! Did all my energy go to him? I was bummed to say the least. Should that stop me? No, I'm still determined to go on a game show. It will happen. I will run down the isle, or shout out the number one answer.I will be on a game show.
We need to believe that our dreams can come true. We can't listen to the naysayers of the world. Write a short list of dreams that you have. In what ways do they compare to your passions in life? Pick a dream that can work on. What steps do you need to take to make it come a reality?
"You see things and say, 'Why',but I dream things and say 'Why not'" George Bernard Shaw
My sister in-law shared this with me. It is YUMMY! Mix it up with different fruit if you like.
Spinach Drink
3 handfuls of spinach
1 banana
2 cups pineapple(or favorite) juice
Mix in blender. To make it low calorie replace juice with flavored water or sugar free drink. If you do this you may want to add more fruit.
We need to believe that our dreams can come true. We can't listen to the naysayers of the world. Write a short list of dreams that you have. In what ways do they compare to your passions in life? Pick a dream that can work on. What steps do you need to take to make it come a reality?
"You see things and say, 'Why',but I dream things and say 'Why not'" George Bernard Shaw
My sister in-law shared this with me. It is YUMMY! Mix it up with different fruit if you like.
Spinach Drink
3 handfuls of spinach
1 banana
2 cups pineapple(or favorite) juice
Mix in blender. To make it low calorie replace juice with flavored water or sugar free drink. If you do this you may want to add more fruit.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A Challege For Discovery
I am doing a challege with a whole bunch of women to help discover ourselves in taking care of our bodies and minds. It's a goal oriented program that's 3 months long but of course it's to help us transition to changing our habits. If you would like to know more about it visit http://www.youcanbethebestyou.blogspot.com/. Throughout this process I'm going to be writing motivational quotes, tips on success, questions to think about, good recipes, and ANYTHING that is going to assist us in the process. I hope to continue the blog beyond that. So come on gals and let's get motivated!!!
Questions to think about: Are you really LIVING life? What are your passions in Life? Create a list of your passions.
To help help start us off here is a recipe packed with fiber:
Pinto Bean Muffins:
2 eggs
1c. milk
1/4c. vegtable oil( it can be part applesauce)
1tsp. salt
1c. cooked mashed pinto beans
2c. flour(whole wheat, or half and half)
2tsp brown sugar
2tsp. baking powder
Mix Dry. Mix wet ingredients. Combine all ingredients mixing just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Fill muffin tin 1/2 full and bake at 400 for 18-25 min. Makes 12
Questions to think about: Are you really LIVING life? What are your passions in Life? Create a list of your passions.
To help help start us off here is a recipe packed with fiber:
Pinto Bean Muffins:
2 eggs
1c. milk
1/4c. vegtable oil( it can be part applesauce)
1tsp. salt
1c. cooked mashed pinto beans
2c. flour(whole wheat, or half and half)
2tsp brown sugar
2tsp. baking powder
Mix Dry. Mix wet ingredients. Combine all ingredients mixing just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Fill muffin tin 1/2 full and bake at 400 for 18-25 min. Makes 12
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