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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JAZZERCISE: New iMix has been posted

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JazzerStephanie REGULAR-Set #25

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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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Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule: 09/21/2009

I have posted my Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule on my Jazzercise blog.



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RECIPE: Black Beans & Rice

I have posted a new recipe on my cooking bog!

Black Beans & Rice


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JAZZERCISE: New iMix has been posted

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JazzerStephanie REGULAR-Set #24

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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…


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