Wordless Wednesday: 09/30/2009

The Stinks at work with Momma...

Monday Mantra: 09/28/2009

This song pretty much says it all; not easy for me to listen to right now, because yet again another relationship of mine has ended. I am saddened and wish that I could make sense of it all. Please give me the strength to pick up the pieces and forward. I do appreciate all of the support that everyone has given me; I am allowing myself to grieve today but then I must move forward.

Taylor Swift - Breathe ft. Colbie Caillat [Video]



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Grateful Posting: 09/24/2009

~ Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) ~



For many years, I have taken up the habit of growing house plants…I manage to kill everything that I plant outside, so I’ve stuck to indoor plants. I’m not much of a decorator, so I use plants to take up empty spaces. Since I’m at work at least 8 hours a day, I thought it would be important to have something that I enjoy in my office. I bought both of these plants back in 2000 and look how they are not taking over my office. I’ve given several co-workers clippings from these plants to start their own collection. So today, I am grateful to have these wonderfully green plants in my office to provide me with clean oxygen and happiness.



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Grateful Posting: 09/23/2009

~ Rules, Boundaries & Limitations ~

Wow, it’s been a LONG time since I have posted a ‘Grateful Posting’ and to be quite honest, it’s because I’ve been UBER negative lately. So…I dug and dug for something to post about, and I started to realize that as my life gets back on track, how much I appreciate rules, boundaries and limitations. I first heard about this from the Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan (if you haven’t gathered this yet, I’m a HUGE fan of his). Cesar talks about dogs needing to know their rules, boundaries and limitations in their environment. If you do not establish these items the dog will become confused and act out…well I believe this is true for humans too. For about 6 months I was living in ‘limbo’ with very few rules, boundaries and limitations…I am an EXTREMELY structured person, I need those three aspects in my life. I can be an extremely blunt and aggressive person…if someone doesn’t set those boundaries with me, I tend to offend people or hurt their feelings. I don’t intentionally do it, it just happens. As my favorite character, Red Forman on that 70’s show once said... “Without rules, we all might as well be up in a tree flinging our crap at each other.” Sometimes, I really believe that is how some people would act if they didn’t have structure in their life. So I am grateful to have my rules, boundaries and limitations back so I can achieve my Calm-Assertive behavior once again.

And for your viewing pleasure, here is a short video of Red Forman’s best saying on that 70’s show. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the quote above…but he still makes me laugh. Enjoy!


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Wordless Wednesday: 09/23/2009

Monday Mantra: 09/14/2009

I have always been a strong independent person, but I also tend to stay in territory that is familiar to me. I go around in life sticking to things that I know and am comfortable with…over the last several months, I have COMPLETELY stepped out of my comfort zone and started to adventure out and do things for me.



Occasionally, I get timid and I do not want to continue on this crazy journey and I want to retreat back to my happy place and hide from the world. Well, my Mantra for this week is Courage. I need to stay strong, and follow through on every adventure that I am faced with. The world is in my hands, and I must enjoy it while I can.



Make it a great week!



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RECIPE: Black Beans & Rice

I have posted a new recipe on my cooking bog!

Black Beans & Rice


to go the Black Beans & Rice recipe.

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Wordless Wednesday: 09/16/2009

Myer Ranch Hike

Last month my Dad and I decided to pull out the good old 12 Short Hikes Denver Foothills Central book and pick an easier hike to take the pups on after we did some yard work. Unfortunately, Jessy is getting up there in years and even though she thinks that she can do the tougher hikes, she ends up paying for it later. Her hip dysplasia is hurting her worse and worse…so the best thing that I can do for her is keep her active. So we headed out to Aspen Park, Colorado to hike the Myer Ranch hike. Here are some pics of the beautiful hike. Enjoy!

The beginning of the trail…


Tucker all geared up…


Very interesting rock balancing act…


All of us…


Dad & Jessy…


These are just a few of the pics, so make sure to check out all of them!

to view all of the pics in the Album.

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Monday Mantra: 09/14/2009

~ Re-build ~



Currently my life seems to be in shambles, I am having a hard time figuring out which way is up and how to prioritize everything. That’s why my Mantra for this week is re-build…about six years ago I was a very successful independent single woman that had the world at her finger tips. Now, not so much…I feel as though everything has been taken away from me. So from the very wise mind of Tyler Durden from Fight Club "It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything."



When I was a child, I used to play with Lincoln Logs and had a wonderful time…so I am going to start picking up bits and pieces of my life and start re-building the strong independent life that I used to have.

And oh ya, I HIGHLY recommend Lincoln Logs they are so much FUN!!! You can purchase them at my Amazon store here.




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Wordless Wednesday: 09/09/2009

Happy family...

Monday Mantra: 09/07/2009

~ Re-Think ~



Times have been stressful around my household. Growing up, I was always judged by people because I was the quiet girl…most people pegged me as snotty or aloof; when in fact I was painfully shy; I had a hard time talking to people…let alone fitting in. As I work on becoming a better person and understanding myself, I notice that I am asked to observe and re-think a lot of my assumptions. As humans we tend to judge people by looks, actions, words, and material items. When you see someone and they appear to be rude or unkind to you, not many of us take a step back and realize that maybe that persons reaction had nothing to do with you. Maybe that person just lost someone very near and dear to them and is completely distracted, or maybe that person feels uncomfortable with something that has happened in the past. Whatever the case may be we all are so quick to judge and think the worst of people. I know that I am 100% guilty of this…and this week I am going to try and keep an open mind and re-think my negative thoughts and try to realize that people have their own thoughts and feelings.

I will admit…I am having a hard time. I want to quickly judge and dismiss people because I have been hurt. It takes a lot for me to look at the big picture and realize that things happen for a reason. People say and do things that they sometimes regret and we must all learn to forgive. Forgiveness is one of my weaknesses and I really need to work on that. Therefore I have started to write in a journal about my thoughts and feelings…not for anyone else, just me. And to make sure that I am constantly re-thinking everything…this is the journal that I purchased.



Re-thinking will help me to get through this difficult time and come out a better person.

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