•Day 19 — A talent of yours
Shoot... so I have been dragging my feet on this on for a while. I have lots of talents but haven't really mastered any of them...
For those of you who know me I would love to hear what talents you think I poses...
email me at mudnmaps@gmail.com
I will summarrize my thoughts and the feedback you all might provide... If I don't hear from anyone I will just know none of you are reading my blog. :)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 21
•Day 21 — A recipe
I enjoy cooking and trying new things. I used to specialize in baked goods, but when I ended up eating half of everything I baked because everyone else lost interest I now only bake when I feel like it. My favorite things to bake are holiday cookies and sweet breads/muffins. I will rustle up a few recipes that have been 'handed down' by my family that I have tweaked to make them healthier.
Lately I have been on a recipe kick using my two new Moosewood lodge cookbooks. These are vegetarian recipes but pretty much all of the ones I have tried over the last few months have been YUMMY! I will pick my favorite one or two and post that too.
I also love things I can just throw together on a whim for a quick meal. I am not one of those people (like my husband) who follows a recipe to the letter. I am more of a little bit of this and that kind of person.
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One of my quick throw together meals... Buy a garlic and cheese loaf or baguette from the bakery section of the super market. Slice it in short slices like you were making bread for sandwiches.
Lay the bread out on a baking sheet and lightly butter. This will go in the oven at 350 for a few minutes to crisp up before you add the toppings.
Toppings... pretty much whatever is in the fridge.... Pick what you like and mix them all together in a bowl.
Several Tomatoes Diced(a can is ok too)
Olives sliced (we love black but sometimes get the greek stuffed variety)
Mushrooms sliced and sauteed
We usually go veggie or I put on smoked salmon but could also do some sausage crumbles too... nothing too big.
Put the toppings ingredients on the bread first (after lightly toasting the bread), then the meat if you are using some, then top with your favorites grated cheese... we have tried just about every kind so have some fun.
Put in the oven until the cheese is melted and starting to brown... Makes a meal all by itself, but can serve with fresh fruit too.
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So lets see...
What's for dinner tonight? Shawn's variation of a pseudo chili... Chili for me means veggies (can be carrots, celery, corn, spinach and always tomatoes), beans, and a little bit of ground turkey. Last time I made chili with dill pickles in it... Yum! So back to tonight. I did a pound of ground turkey with lots of seasoning. Since I sell Tastefully Simple I always have seasonings on hand... I used some red pepper, garlic garlic, bacon bacon, and of course wahoo chili. I put some in the crock pot and some in the meat while I sauteed it. I added a small container of frozen spinach (first time for this one so will see how it goes), two cans of organic tomatoes (I use fresh when they are local or in season the back yard), and beans... this time a can of black and one of pinto beans. I throw everything in the crock pot the night before and then fire things up on low in the morning. I am making some cheddar biscuits to go with it (also TS food).
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Rachel Rays' turkey meatloaf recipe is a huge favorite in our house so her is my take on that one.
* 2 McIntosh or Gala apples, peeled and cut into small dice (I've used Braeburn and Figi too)
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice (use this when I remember)
* 2 pounds ground all-white-meat turkey (I do one package of regular white ground turkey and one of turkey sausage which adds a ton of flavor)
* 3-4 ribs of celery, finely chopped (I use this when I have it handy)
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped (I either use fresh onion, or TS onion onion depending on what I have on hand)
* 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (I only use TS spices here)
* 1 large egg
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper (usually skip this)
* 2 cups chicken stock (can use organic veggie broth here too)
* 2 cups stuffing mix (I have used stuffing mix, or breadcrumbs depending on what is in the pantry)
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Preparation - (I do make this on parchment paper and then put half in the freezer once it is cooked for a quick and easy meal down the road.)
Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.
In a large bowl, add the apples and lemon juice and toss together. Add the turkey, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, egg, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a medium size bowl, add the stock and the stuffing. Toss around, letting the stuffing soak up the liquid, then add it to the bowl with the turkey. Mix everything together well, then turn it out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and shape it into a loaf. Coat with EVOO, transfer to the oven and roast until brown and cooked through, about an hour.
I enjoy cooking and trying new things. I used to specialize in baked goods, but when I ended up eating half of everything I baked because everyone else lost interest I now only bake when I feel like it. My favorite things to bake are holiday cookies and sweet breads/muffins. I will rustle up a few recipes that have been 'handed down' by my family that I have tweaked to make them healthier.
Lately I have been on a recipe kick using my two new Moosewood lodge cookbooks. These are vegetarian recipes but pretty much all of the ones I have tried over the last few months have been YUMMY! I will pick my favorite one or two and post that too.
I also love things I can just throw together on a whim for a quick meal. I am not one of those people (like my husband) who follows a recipe to the letter. I am more of a little bit of this and that kind of person.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
One of my quick throw together meals... Buy a garlic and cheese loaf or baguette from the bakery section of the super market. Slice it in short slices like you were making bread for sandwiches.
Lay the bread out on a baking sheet and lightly butter. This will go in the oven at 350 for a few minutes to crisp up before you add the toppings.
Toppings... pretty much whatever is in the fridge.... Pick what you like and mix them all together in a bowl.
Several Tomatoes Diced(a can is ok too)
Olives sliced (we love black but sometimes get the greek stuffed variety)
Mushrooms sliced and sauteed
We usually go veggie or I put on smoked salmon but could also do some sausage crumbles too... nothing too big.
Put the toppings ingredients on the bread first (after lightly toasting the bread), then the meat if you are using some, then top with your favorites grated cheese... we have tried just about every kind so have some fun.
Put in the oven until the cheese is melted and starting to brown... Makes a meal all by itself, but can serve with fresh fruit too.
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So lets see...
What's for dinner tonight? Shawn's variation of a pseudo chili... Chili for me means veggies (can be carrots, celery, corn, spinach and always tomatoes), beans, and a little bit of ground turkey. Last time I made chili with dill pickles in it... Yum! So back to tonight. I did a pound of ground turkey with lots of seasoning. Since I sell Tastefully Simple I always have seasonings on hand... I used some red pepper, garlic garlic, bacon bacon, and of course wahoo chili. I put some in the crock pot and some in the meat while I sauteed it. I added a small container of frozen spinach (first time for this one so will see how it goes), two cans of organic tomatoes (I use fresh when they are local or in season the back yard), and beans... this time a can of black and one of pinto beans. I throw everything in the crock pot the night before and then fire things up on low in the morning. I am making some cheddar biscuits to go with it (also TS food).
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Rachel Rays' turkey meatloaf recipe is a huge favorite in our house so her is my take on that one.
* 2 McIntosh or Gala apples, peeled and cut into small dice (I've used Braeburn and Figi too)
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice (use this when I remember)
* 2 pounds ground all-white-meat turkey (I do one package of regular white ground turkey and one of turkey sausage which adds a ton of flavor)
* 3-4 ribs of celery, finely chopped (I use this when I have it handy)
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped (I either use fresh onion, or TS onion onion depending on what I have on hand)
* 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (I only use TS spices here)
* 1 large egg
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper (usually skip this)
* 2 cups chicken stock (can use organic veggie broth here too)
* 2 cups stuffing mix (I have used stuffing mix, or breadcrumbs depending on what is in the pantry)
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Preparation - (I do make this on parchment paper and then put half in the freezer once it is cooked for a quick and easy meal down the road.)
Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.
In a large bowl, add the apples and lemon juice and toss together. Add the turkey, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, egg, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a medium size bowl, add the stock and the stuffing. Toss around, letting the stuffing soak up the liquid, then add it to the bowl with the turkey. Mix everything together well, then turn it out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and shape it into a loaf. Coat with EVOO, transfer to the oven and roast until brown and cooked through, about an hour.
30 Day Challenge - Day 16
•Day 16 — A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
There are a handful of songs that pull at my heart strings ...
It could be the powerful lyrics and music, or a place in time where that song was part of my daily 'background music'.
There are other reasons songs make me cry... Heavy Metal where I can't understand the words, super twangy country music where the dog died and the truck is broke, rap music full of nonsense and explicatives. Mostly just have a low tolerance for this kind of music.
Anyway... a few songs that I find emotional/passionate reminders of how love and faith are important in my life ... Some of these I have blogged about previously..
Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying"
Five For Fighting - "100 years"
INXS - "God's Top Ten"
Anastacia - "I Belong to You"
Bob Carlisle - "Butterfly Kisses"
Michael W. Smith - "Friends"
I am sure more will pop into my head but for now... maybe you have found something new the moves you.
There are a handful of songs that pull at my heart strings ...
It could be the powerful lyrics and music, or a place in time where that song was part of my daily 'background music'.
There are other reasons songs make me cry... Heavy Metal where I can't understand the words, super twangy country music where the dog died and the truck is broke, rap music full of nonsense and explicatives. Mostly just have a low tolerance for this kind of music.
Anyway... a few songs that I find emotional/passionate reminders of how love and faith are important in my life ... Some of these I have blogged about previously..
Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying"
Five For Fighting - "100 years"
INXS - "God's Top Ten"
Anastacia - "I Belong to You"
Bob Carlisle - "Butterfly Kisses"
Michael W. Smith - "Friends"
I am sure more will pop into my head but for now... maybe you have found something new the moves you.
Monday, March 21, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 18
•Day 18 — Whatever tickles your fancy - An Ode to Geocaching
A few years ago, right before my family moved back to Iowa, I found out about Geocaching. It is basically treasure hunting using a GPS to find site where people, all over the world, have left containers for you to find.
Whenever I travel somewhere I look for Geocaches I can pick up on the way. I am still learning all the lay of the land out there but have some friends who are very active Geocachers.
No you don't need to own a GPS to play. Many phones these days have GPS in them and will take you places if you ask. I have also used my portable car GPS to locate sites, but my favorite way is to my phone app that taps into my Geocaching.com account. My handle is mudnmaps in case you want to see where I have been.
Abby, my mom and even Joe once have been my Geocaching buddies. We pick a nice day to go out and wander the great outdoors. You find wonderful unknown parks and great history while looking for caches. We aren't always successful finding treasure but it sure is fun to look.
If any of you are in the area May 21st give me a shout and we can go do the Geocaching challenge with a bunch of other cachers in the Ames area.
So if you still have NO Idea what Geocaching is go check out the website http://www.geocaching.com/ and it will give you the low down on all the adventures you could be having. Happy Caching!!
A few years ago, right before my family moved back to Iowa, I found out about Geocaching. It is basically treasure hunting using a GPS to find site where people, all over the world, have left containers for you to find.
Whenever I travel somewhere I look for Geocaches I can pick up on the way. I am still learning all the lay of the land out there but have some friends who are very active Geocachers.
No you don't need to own a GPS to play. Many phones these days have GPS in them and will take you places if you ask. I have also used my portable car GPS to locate sites, but my favorite way is to my phone app that taps into my Geocaching.com account. My handle is mudnmaps in case you want to see where I have been.
Abby, my mom and even Joe once have been my Geocaching buddies. We pick a nice day to go out and wander the great outdoors. You find wonderful unknown parks and great history while looking for caches. We aren't always successful finding treasure but it sure is fun to look.
If any of you are in the area May 21st give me a shout and we can go do the Geocaching challenge with a bunch of other cachers in the Ames area.
So if you still have NO Idea what Geocaching is go check out the website http://www.geocaching.com/ and it will give you the low down on all the adventures you could be having. Happy Caching!!
30 Day Challenge - Day 15
•Day 15 — A fanfic... ok not fan fiction... how about who am I a fan of?
Well, this one got me to thinking. I am not really a pop culture kind of person and I don't follow sports closely enough to be a fan of anyone popular.
I will say though that I was reading something a few years back. When most people are asked what they look for in a friend is 'someone who accepts you for who you are'. So I am not going to disagree with this statement but I would take the idea a little further based on something else I read. A true friend is someone who accepts you but also helps you grow as a person.
So when picking people who you want to share your time with you don't want to pick a clone of you. Someone who things the same or acts the same but someone who is who you aspire to grow to be like. This book I read called them my "Board of Directors".
So to get to the point of my 'fanatic' post here... The people I choose to be in my 'Board of Director' are the people I am a fan of. The people who challenge my behaviors, who do things that I aspire to do, who take risks and aren't afraid to change for the better and follow their dreams.
Since I moved I haven't been in contact as closely with some of my board of directors, but that doesn't mean I have stopped challenging myself to grow as a person. So for all of you who support me and challenge me at the same time I say thanks.... you probably know who you are.
Well, this one got me to thinking. I am not really a pop culture kind of person and I don't follow sports closely enough to be a fan of anyone popular.
I will say though that I was reading something a few years back. When most people are asked what they look for in a friend is 'someone who accepts you for who you are'. So I am not going to disagree with this statement but I would take the idea a little further based on something else I read. A true friend is someone who accepts you but also helps you grow as a person.
So when picking people who you want to share your time with you don't want to pick a clone of you. Someone who things the same or acts the same but someone who is who you aspire to grow to be like. This book I read called them my "Board of Directors".
So to get to the point of my 'fanatic' post here... The people I choose to be in my 'Board of Director' are the people I am a fan of. The people who challenge my behaviors, who do things that I aspire to do, who take risks and aren't afraid to change for the better and follow their dreams.
Since I moved I haven't been in contact as closely with some of my board of directors, but that doesn't mean I have stopped challenging myself to grow as a person. So for all of you who support me and challenge me at the same time I say thanks.... you probably know who you are.
30 Day Challenge - Day 17
•Day 17 — An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
OK, so I am now five days behind so I decided to skip a couple of days and jump to some I could knock out quickly. So I have different kinds of art in my life. I love to create things with my hands but I will get more to that on hobbies. I do plan to share a couple of quilt photos when I update this post later today, but I wanted to share some special art from two very important artists in my life.
First my 7 year old who has a passion for horses.
The next one is my first set of abstract art from my little guy who just turned 2 this weekend.
I promise to add a couple pieces of my own 'art' to the blog in the next day or two. :)
OK, so I am now five days behind so I decided to skip a couple of days and jump to some I could knock out quickly. So I have different kinds of art in my life. I love to create things with my hands but I will get more to that on hobbies. I do plan to share a couple of quilt photos when I update this post later today, but I wanted to share some special art from two very important artists in my life.
First my 7 year old who has a passion for horses.
The next one is my first set of abstract art from my little guy who just turned 2 this weekend.
I promise to add a couple pieces of my own 'art' to the blog in the next day or two. :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 14
•Day 14 — A non-fictional book
I am reading "Pitch like a girl - How a woman can be herself and still succeed."
I am only half way through the book but so far is spends time talking about thinking/behavior styles. It starts with men versus women and then talks about figuring out what your style is.
What is interesting to me is that my style has changed with time to some extent. I used to be more sensitive, friendly, interested in developing relationships... according to the book more pink.
Then through a series of hard knocks in primary and secondary school I suspect I became more tough and less likely to put myself out there.
Through my work experience I have learned to be more blue. I had to learn to be more demanding of what I needed, more to the point, more focused on the big picture with less time spent on the relationship building.
Now the challenge is to blend the best of both options. gotta keep reading the book... will add to this blog when I get there.
I am reading "Pitch like a girl - How a woman can be herself and still succeed."
I am only half way through the book but so far is spends time talking about thinking/behavior styles. It starts with men versus women and then talks about figuring out what your style is.
What is interesting to me is that my style has changed with time to some extent. I used to be more sensitive, friendly, interested in developing relationships... according to the book more pink.
Then through a series of hard knocks in primary and secondary school I suspect I became more tough and less likely to put myself out there.
Through my work experience I have learned to be more blue. I had to learn to be more demanding of what I needed, more to the point, more focused on the big picture with less time spent on the relationship building.
Now the challenge is to blend the best of both options. gotta keep reading the book... will add to this blog when I get there.
30 Day Challenge - Day 13
•Day 13 — A fictional book
Getting a little behind here.... I am reading a fiction book right now. It is just a mindless murder mystery. I like to read them when life gets a little hectic and I need something quick and fun to read.
This particular book is called Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke. This one is number nine in a series of 12 or so by the same author. It is about Hannah Swenson a bakery owner who solves mysteries in her spare time. The series is based in Minnesota so there is a lot of correlation between her stories and my background growing up in Iowa.
There are other authors with similar kinds of series on crafts, food and coffee that I also read for fun...
Getting a little behind here.... I am reading a fiction book right now. It is just a mindless murder mystery. I like to read them when life gets a little hectic and I need something quick and fun to read.
This particular book is called Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke. This one is number nine in a series of 12 or so by the same author. It is about Hannah Swenson a bakery owner who solves mysteries in her spare time. The series is based in Minnesota so there is a lot of correlation between her stories and my background growing up in Iowa.
There are other authors with similar kinds of series on crafts, food and coffee that I also read for fun...
30 Day Challenge - Day 12
•Day 12 — Whatever tickles your fancy - running a day behind now.
Ode to kiddos
First of all I want to share this fantastic link. It is of a pair of Eagles sitting on three eggs. The DNR expects they will start hatching around April 1st, but until then they are taking turns keeping their eggs warm through a range of temperatures, winds, snow and rain, etc. Makes you think of the dedication it takes to continue their species.
http://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/decorah_eagle_xcel.html&medium=3064708
Fascinating Eagle Facts... maybe we as parents need to look at them as an example for rearing our young when they are small....
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle-facts.html
Now to segway into my thoughts on my own kiddos. My two kids are just over five years apart and I am slowly rounding up memories from the first time around as I watch my youngest navigate the waters of walking (running really), talking, gravity, giving lovies to his family, potty train and entertaining himself with his imagination.
I can remember with my oldest thinking she was my little social science experiment. I encouraged her to walk, talk, use a potty, explore and play independently and then was sad when she grew more independent and wasn't as interested in hanging out with mommy.
It is a lot harder with two especially so far apart because I don't always have the time and energy to encourage my youngest the same way I did with my older child. It doesn't help that my older child is jealous of her little brother so it is hard to balance the needs of both of them.
Well, this blog has taken a different path than I anticipated, but I do love learning with my kids and adjusting and looking for that balance even on the days when they are both driving me crazy picking on each other or ignoring my requests. I wouldn't change any of it though. Children really are little blessings.
Ode to kiddos
First of all I want to share this fantastic link. It is of a pair of Eagles sitting on three eggs. The DNR expects they will start hatching around April 1st, but until then they are taking turns keeping their eggs warm through a range of temperatures, winds, snow and rain, etc. Makes you think of the dedication it takes to continue their species.
http://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/decorah_eagle_xcel.html&medium=3064708
Fascinating Eagle Facts... maybe we as parents need to look at them as an example for rearing our young when they are small....
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle-facts.html
Now to segway into my thoughts on my own kiddos. My two kids are just over five years apart and I am slowly rounding up memories from the first time around as I watch my youngest navigate the waters of walking (running really), talking, gravity, giving lovies to his family, potty train and entertaining himself with his imagination.
I can remember with my oldest thinking she was my little social science experiment. I encouraged her to walk, talk, use a potty, explore and play independently and then was sad when she grew more independent and wasn't as interested in hanging out with mommy.
It is a lot harder with two especially so far apart because I don't always have the time and energy to encourage my youngest the same way I did with my older child. It doesn't help that my older child is jealous of her little brother so it is hard to balance the needs of both of them.
Well, this blog has taken a different path than I anticipated, but I do love learning with my kids and adjusting and looking for that balance even on the days when they are both driving me crazy picking on each other or ignoring my requests. I wouldn't change any of it though. Children really are little blessings.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 10
•Day 10 — A photo of you taken over ten years ago
So here are a bunch of fun photos that I had scanned and on my computer. Should be good for a laugh. I may throw a few more on in a few days that show my special hair days. :)
My Dad and I working the land. They had fantastic gardens at the old house in Peosta. I think I was around 5 in this picture.
One of my senior pictures taken the summer before senior year. Even back then I was trying to save the Earth. :) Just turned 17 in this one.
Me riding my first bike around age 5. We didn't have a paved road so I rode in the front yard and up and down the gravel driveway. The bike morphed over time to have a banana seat and different handle bars from what I remember.
Me on the day of my first communion in a beautiful homemade dress (I think made by my grandma Mary). I was probably around 7 in this photo.
My two best college friends at my bridal shower in 1998. Take a look at that wild perm. There are a lot of other silly photos from my past but this gives a decent cross section.
So here are a bunch of fun photos that I had scanned and on my computer. Should be good for a laugh. I may throw a few more on in a few days that show my special hair days. :)
My two best college friends at my bridal shower in 1998. Take a look at that wild perm. There are a lot of other silly photos from my past but this gives a decent cross section.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 9
•Day 09 — A photo you took
Most of these are from the past year.
This is a beautiful photo from the Reiman Garden's butterfly conservatory taken in December during the butterfly blizzard where we got to release five butterflies into the garden.
I love this one of Abby taken on the Illinois shores of Lake Michigan on a family vacation last summer. "Look at this great rock mom." :)
These next two were taken in the wee morning hours while on a walk with JJ who is a very early riser, in an attempt to keep him from waking up all his cousins who were staying with us at my folks Clear Lake Condo. The mast of a Hobbie Cat with the sun coming up over the lake. My folks place is in the shadow below the water tower. And a gaggle of baby ducks out for a swim near the boat launch.
The one above was taken from my back yard in Ames during a stunning sunset. And the next one was taken in my front yard in Tumwater. We had a rare late season snow and it caught the tulips making a stunning show of color peaking out of the snow.
Here are my two cats Sage and Aslan prowling in the backyard in Pullman, WA.
Ms Neah has a beautiful smile and this is one of my favorite photos of her. Below is one of my favorites of my three best guys... the Joes... hubby Joe T, Joshua Joseph (JJ), and my Dad Joe B all decked out for a beautiful October wedding.
Most of these are from the past year.
This is a beautiful photo from the Reiman Garden's butterfly conservatory taken in December during the butterfly blizzard where we got to release five butterflies into the garden.
The one above was taken from my back yard in Ames during a stunning sunset. And the next one was taken in my front yard in Tumwater. We had a rare late season snow and it caught the tulips making a stunning show of color peaking out of the snow.
Here are my two cats Sage and Aslan prowling in the backyard in Pullman, WA.
Ms Neah has a beautiful smile and this is one of my favorite photos of her. Below is one of my favorites of my three best guys... the Joes... hubby Joe T, Joshua Joseph (JJ), and my Dad Joe B all decked out for a beautiful October wedding.
30 Day Challenge - Day 8
•Day 08 — A photo that makes you angry/sad ( wrote most of this on the 8th day but posted on the 9th)
Ok,I am going to get on my environmental soap box for this one.
Photos that make me sad usually have something to do with misuse of the Earth by humankind. Ignorance is bliss simply doesn't cut it for me anymore.
Things I find worrisome... toxic chemicals in our toys, our furniture, our clothes, our cleaning products, our personal care products, our canned foods, our foods that aren't grown in a sustainable way with less invasive herbicides, pesticides, etc. All these things go into our systems and viola... high rates of cancer and other illnesses popping up everywhere.
http://www.seql.org/100ways.cfm
Then there is our need to consume... gasoline, electronics, plastic and things covered with plastic, Styrofoam and think not a minute about what the consequences are of this petroleum based need.... that is until there is an Exxon Valdez or a Deepwater Horizon... or some unrest in the Middle East as people fight for the FREEDOMS we take for granted here. It is frustrating to me that we just discard things when they appear to stop working instead of repairing thing. It is also frustrating that things simply aren't built to last as long as they used to.
We need to do a better job as consumers to educate ourselves. To work to reduce our footprints, to plant gardens or buy local, to buy in bulk with less packaging, to recycle and compost, to buy quality products that will last longer and take care of those thing (cars, electronics, etc.) to reduce the demand on new development of products. We need to do a better job of understanding what we are putting on or in our bodies to reduce contact with toxic substances, etc... etc... etc...
Mother Earth does the best she can to take care of our messes. We love our stuff and probably would struggle to do with out plastics, paper, shampoo, food, etc... but I guess my point here is we need to hold companies responsible for their actions, demand better options, look at the finical and ETHICAL ramifications of our actions. If we continue to blunder through and not be accountable for our action on the Earth there won't be anything left for future generations except an ugly mess like what I show in the photos.
Ok, stepping off my soap box. Take my thoughts or leave them...
Ok,I am going to get on my environmental soap box for this one.
Photos that make me sad usually have something to do with misuse of the Earth by humankind. Ignorance is bliss simply doesn't cut it for me anymore.
Things I find worrisome... toxic chemicals in our toys, our furniture, our clothes, our cleaning products, our personal care products, our canned foods, our foods that aren't grown in a sustainable way with less invasive herbicides, pesticides, etc. All these things go into our systems and viola... high rates of cancer and other illnesses popping up everywhere.
http://www.seql.org/100ways.cfm
Then there is our need to consume... gasoline, electronics, plastic and things covered with plastic, Styrofoam and think not a minute about what the consequences are of this petroleum based need.... that is until there is an Exxon Valdez or a Deepwater Horizon... or some unrest in the Middle East as people fight for the FREEDOMS we take for granted here. It is frustrating to me that we just discard things when they appear to stop working instead of repairing thing. It is also frustrating that things simply aren't built to last as long as they used to.
We need to do a better job as consumers to educate ourselves. To work to reduce our footprints, to plant gardens or buy local, to buy in bulk with less packaging, to recycle and compost, to buy quality products that will last longer and take care of those thing (cars, electronics, etc.) to reduce the demand on new development of products. We need to do a better job of understanding what we are putting on or in our bodies to reduce contact with toxic substances, etc... etc... etc...
Mother Earth does the best she can to take care of our messes. We love our stuff and probably would struggle to do with out plastics, paper, shampoo, food, etc... but I guess my point here is we need to hold companies responsible for their actions, demand better options, look at the finical and ETHICAL ramifications of our actions. If we continue to blunder through and not be accountable for our action on the Earth there won't be anything left for future generations except an ugly mess like what I show in the photos.
Ok, stepping off my soap box. Take my thoughts or leave them...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 7
•Day 07 — A photo that makes you happy
I love lots of photos. I enjoy taking photos as a hobby. I will share a few of my more favorites of my family, furballs, and nature. These are some from the last six months or so....
This photo was from the first time we took the kids out for Indian food. They both did a good job trying new tastes.
One of my kiddos from the pumpkin patch with Joe looking for the perfect pumpkin in the background.
Abby's birthday outing. Going to Reiman Garden's for the butterfly release. An opportunity to handle some butterflies.
Joe and I after doing the Breast Cancer 5k run as a family. Fitness is an important part of our family activities.
My older dog Neah.
My younger more nervous mutt Finley.
Here are a few frosty nature photos and a beautiful fall shot.
I love lots of photos. I enjoy taking photos as a hobby. I will share a few of my more favorites of my family, furballs, and nature. These are some from the last six months or so....
One of my kiddos from the pumpkin patch with Joe looking for the perfect pumpkin in the background.
Abby's birthday outing. Going to Reiman Garden's for the butterfly release. An opportunity to handle some butterflies.
Joe and I after doing the Breast Cancer 5k run as a family. Fitness is an important part of our family activities.
My older dog Neah.
My younger more nervous mutt Finley.
Here are a few frosty nature photos and a beautiful fall shot.
Monday, March 7, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 6
•Day 06 — Whatever tickles your fancy
Ok, so today's topic will be the road to my 1/2 Marathon
So if you had asked me two or three years ago if I thought I would even consider running a 1/2 marathon I probably would have laughed in your face. As an adult I have always had a disdain for running yet did it anyway.
About four years ago I was actually pretty fast doing 8:30 minute miles for a 5k run but then I stopped playing league soccer and had some health issues... and started going really slow.
About the same time I was running fast I was gearing up to start doing triathlons. I was a competitive swimmer in Junior High and High School. I loved to bike and have ridden three RAGBRAI's with my dad but running wasn't really something I just head out and do. But I figured I got the other two under control so why not. So I started training with my neighbor, joined a triathlon club and bought a road bike.
My first three years of triathlons I was sick, pregnant, or just had a baby so last year was really my first real season of racing. I joined a triathlon club here in Iowa, signed up for an eight week training group, and became determined to learn how to run.
I read the book ChiRunning to learn some running principles. Short version goes something like this: run with the upper body loose, hit with your whole foot or mid foot not your toes or heels, land with your feet directly below your body with a slight forward lean, and use your core not your legs to propel you. This greatly reduces the impact on your body and makes running more comfortable. I spent a couple of months trying to fit all the principles together and magically adding distance hurt a little less and of late I actually yearn to go for a run. Amazing what happens when form improves, fitness increases and mindset changes.
With my great excitement to race last year I signed up to do two Olympic Races (see my previous fitness posts that talk about the different Tri race lengths) which end with a 10k (6.2 mile) run. My first of the two races was shortened to a sprint due to the weather but in September I finally got to do my first Olympic race and love that distance.
So I decided I needed to put in more focused running effort so I can run a 10k faster. Then I thought if I am going to do 2-3 Olympic distance races in 2011 why not up the ante and do a longer run so I signed up to do my first 1/2 marathon the last week in April. This past week I actually ran 12 miles over the week and in two days this weekend I did 10 miles... this week I am going to go for my longest run of 7 miles. If all goes well... 1/2 Ironman is next. You all may think I am crazy, but having fitness goals with a date assigned keeps me moving. I will keep you posted on my adventures of fitness.
Ok, so today's topic will be the road to my 1/2 Marathon
So if you had asked me two or three years ago if I thought I would even consider running a 1/2 marathon I probably would have laughed in your face. As an adult I have always had a disdain for running yet did it anyway.
About four years ago I was actually pretty fast doing 8:30 minute miles for a 5k run but then I stopped playing league soccer and had some health issues... and started going really slow.
About the same time I was running fast I was gearing up to start doing triathlons. I was a competitive swimmer in Junior High and High School. I loved to bike and have ridden three RAGBRAI's with my dad but running wasn't really something I just head out and do. But I figured I got the other two under control so why not. So I started training with my neighbor, joined a triathlon club and bought a road bike.
My first three years of triathlons I was sick, pregnant, or just had a baby so last year was really my first real season of racing. I joined a triathlon club here in Iowa, signed up for an eight week training group, and became determined to learn how to run.
I read the book ChiRunning to learn some running principles. Short version goes something like this: run with the upper body loose, hit with your whole foot or mid foot not your toes or heels, land with your feet directly below your body with a slight forward lean, and use your core not your legs to propel you. This greatly reduces the impact on your body and makes running more comfortable. I spent a couple of months trying to fit all the principles together and magically adding distance hurt a little less and of late I actually yearn to go for a run. Amazing what happens when form improves, fitness increases and mindset changes.
With my great excitement to race last year I signed up to do two Olympic Races (see my previous fitness posts that talk about the different Tri race lengths) which end with a 10k (6.2 mile) run. My first of the two races was shortened to a sprint due to the weather but in September I finally got to do my first Olympic race and love that distance.
So I decided I needed to put in more focused running effort so I can run a 10k faster. Then I thought if I am going to do 2-3 Olympic distance races in 2011 why not up the ante and do a longer run so I signed up to do my first 1/2 marathon the last week in April. This past week I actually ran 12 miles over the week and in two days this weekend I did 10 miles... this week I am going to go for my longest run of 7 miles. If all goes well... 1/2 Ironman is next. You all may think I am crazy, but having fitness goals with a date assigned keeps me moving. I will keep you posted on my adventures of fitness.
the people who mold who we are
Typing this from my phone since i am not close to a computer. It has been a rough couple of weeks for my family. Today my mom called me to tell me my grandfather, who has been struggling with prostrate cancer and heart issues for the last couple of years, has taken a turn for the worst. My father has gone to Muscatine to be by his father's side with his three sisters and his brother.
Their mother, my grandma, died when i was eighteen from the side affects related to brain cancer. It was a very traumatic loss for our family but with time we learned to appreciate each other for the time we had left. I am sure that while they wait for my grandpa to pass they are sharing fond memories of their parents.
As i ponder my life and who i have become i see my parents and their parents. My grandfather was a mason and taught his children about hard work. To this day my father is handy and helped us build our basement as well finishing our garage. He has given me confidence to build great things like the garden shelving from spare lumber on my garage. Confidence that i am sure carries over in other parts of my life today.
My grandmother was an artist who did beautiful paintings. She pushed us as kids to find creative outlets. They both loved theater and would take the grandkids to see children's theater events. She was a firm believer in education and all of her children eventually got college degrees with several having advanced degrees.
They loved to travel and i wish they were here to tell me amazing stories of their travels around the world to go with the postcards they sent me over the years.
Both of them believed in the power of family and could often be found at the baptisms, weddings, sporting events and graduations of their children, grandkids and other family and friends. You always felt part of something bigger than yourself when you were with them.
While i am finally finishing this blog several months after i started it... my grandfather passed away right before Thanksgiving... i am so grateful for the time is was able to spend with each of them... and for the memories my family members shared about them at the wake.
What a blessing to be loved and to love another. Time is precious so don't waste it.
Their mother, my grandma, died when i was eighteen from the side affects related to brain cancer. It was a very traumatic loss for our family but with time we learned to appreciate each other for the time we had left. I am sure that while they wait for my grandpa to pass they are sharing fond memories of their parents.
As i ponder my life and who i have become i see my parents and their parents. My grandfather was a mason and taught his children about hard work. To this day my father is handy and helped us build our basement as well finishing our garage. He has given me confidence to build great things like the garden shelving from spare lumber on my garage. Confidence that i am sure carries over in other parts of my life today.
My grandmother was an artist who did beautiful paintings. She pushed us as kids to find creative outlets. They both loved theater and would take the grandkids to see children's theater events. She was a firm believer in education and all of her children eventually got college degrees with several having advanced degrees.
They loved to travel and i wish they were here to tell me amazing stories of their travels around the world to go with the postcards they sent me over the years.
Both of them believed in the power of family and could often be found at the baptisms, weddings, sporting events and graduations of their children, grandkids and other family and friends. You always felt part of something bigger than yourself when you were with them.
While i am finally finishing this blog several months after i started it... my grandfather passed away right before Thanksgiving... i am so grateful for the time is was able to spend with each of them... and for the memories my family members shared about them at the wake.
What a blessing to be loved and to love another. Time is precious so don't waste it.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 5
•Day 05 — Your favorite quote
I have a few favorite quotes...
We can do no great things, only small things with great love. -Mother Teresa
Do not doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Meade
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Seuss
Today's problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them."
- Albert Einstein
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank
"...failure is not the opposite of success, it's an integral part of success." - Arianna Huffington on what her mom taught her
"Procrastination is due to the fear of not getting the job done right."
"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
...If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit."
MEANING OF LIFE IN 13 WORDS:
"Inside every older person is a younger person
wondering what the fuck happened."
I have a few favorite quotes...
We can do no great things, only small things with great love. -Mother Teresa
Do not doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Meade
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Seuss
Today's problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them."
- Albert Einstein
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank
"...failure is not the opposite of success, it's an integral part of success." - Arianna Huffington on what her mom taught her
"Procrastination is due to the fear of not getting the job done right."
"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
...If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit."
MEANING OF LIFE IN 13 WORDS:
"Inside every older person is a younger person
wondering what the fuck happened."
Saturday, March 5, 2011
30 Day Challenge - Day 4
•Day 04 — Your favorite book
I don't have any one favorite books. I have a lot of favorite authors or series... more to finish this thought tomorrow... off to bed.
ok... One of my favorite authors is Sarah Andrews. She is a geologist who wrote 10 great geology novels about a female geologist who solves mysteries. I learn, remember the great geology I have seen among other things. These are pretty much the only books I have read more than once.
I read a ton of murder mysterys. Of late I have enjoyed ones with a food or craft related topic.
I love funny books too and thoroughly enjoyed A Short History of Everything by Bill Bryson.
Another book I loved last year was the most recent Biography "Abigail Adams" by Woody Holton.
I also enjoy reading suspense books like those from by Dan Brown or the "The Girl..." series by Stieg Larsson
Always looking for a good recommendation
I don't have any one favorite books. I have a lot of favorite authors or series... more to finish this thought tomorrow... off to bed.
ok... One of my favorite authors is Sarah Andrews. She is a geologist who wrote 10 great geology novels about a female geologist who solves mysteries. I learn, remember the great geology I have seen among other things. These are pretty much the only books I have read more than once.
I read a ton of murder mysterys. Of late I have enjoyed ones with a food or craft related topic.
I love funny books too and thoroughly enjoyed A Short History of Everything by Bill Bryson.
Another book I loved last year was the most recent Biography "Abigail Adams" by Woody Holton.
I also enjoy reading suspense books like those from by Dan Brown or the "The Girl..." series by Stieg Larsson
Always looking for a good recommendation
Friday, March 4, 2011
You might be a GIS Professional If...
You might be a GIS Professional If.... (Most of these Apply for me :)
- you hear the words spatial and enterprise and do not think of Star Trek
- your idea of curling up with a good book is with a Rand McNally Street Atlas
- you assume that the people around you are yawning because they are tired
- you are the only person in your organization that realizes the term 'GIS system' contains a redundancy
- you actually care about what datum was used
- FGDC metadata does not put you to sleep
- you find yourself critiquing Mapquest maps
- you see an address and wonder how that codes into the centerline
- you notice inconsistent signage on streets
- you can navigate a southbound trip without turning the map upside down
- you are not amazed that a dispatcher knows where your cell phone call is coming from
- the Map Store is your favorite stop at the mall
- when told to turn 'East' you know which way to go
- you can make the wrong turn and get back on the correct route without anyone else knowing it wasn't just part of the trip
- you can give directions without mentioning McDonalds or Starbucks
- you laugh at the folks climbing Mt. Elbert (highest point in Colorado - over 14,000 feet) who say "we're almost there, the GPS says it's just few hundred feet away"
- you find errors on the AAA travel atlas and try to get a refund
- you get excited thinking about the next census!
Adapted from 'ewolf' at www.gisnuts.com
- you hear the words spatial and enterprise and do not think of Star Trek
- your idea of curling up with a good book is with a Rand McNally Street Atlas
- you assume that the people around you are yawning because they are tired
- you are the only person in your organization that realizes the term 'GIS system' contains a redundancy
- you actually care about what datum was used
- FGDC metadata does not put you to sleep
- you find yourself critiquing Mapquest maps
- you see an address and wonder how that codes into the centerline
- you notice inconsistent signage on streets
- you can navigate a southbound trip without turning the map upside down
- you are not amazed that a dispatcher knows where your cell phone call is coming from
- the Map Store is your favorite stop at the mall
- when told to turn 'East' you know which way to go
- you can make the wrong turn and get back on the correct route without anyone else knowing it wasn't just part of the trip
- you can give directions without mentioning McDonalds or Starbucks
- you laugh at the folks climbing Mt. Elbert (highest point in Colorado - over 14,000 feet) who say "we're almost there, the GPS says it's just few hundred feet away"
- you find errors on the AAA travel atlas and try to get a refund
- you get excited thinking about the next census!
Adapted from 'ewolf' at www.gisnuts.com
Day 3
•Day 03 — Your favorite television program
OK, so I am capable of visiting my blog more than one day at a time.
Thoughts on my favorite TV programs. I tend to watch a little bit of this and that and my TV partners dictate which programs I choose.
Right now my favorite grown up program is Parenthood. I started watching it when it first came out last year and recently got Joe interested too. It just seems to be so true to life plus funny and entertaining.
As a family we like to watch Biggest Loser because fitness and health are important to our family and it is great to see these heavy people overcome physical and mental obstacles to living healthier lives. We also watch Survivor as a family and pretty much have since the beginning...
Some more seasonal family shows include America's Got Talent and the Amazing Race because it is like a travelogue and Nickelodeons Double Dare mixed together.
As a family we also watch American Pickers and other fun shows from the History Channel and Discovery.
On the rare moments I am riding solo with the remote I am rather addicted to HGTV. So that is all I got for today. Tune in for Day 4 tomorrow.
OK, so I am capable of visiting my blog more than one day at a time.
Thoughts on my favorite TV programs. I tend to watch a little bit of this and that and my TV partners dictate which programs I choose.
Right now my favorite grown up program is Parenthood. I started watching it when it first came out last year and recently got Joe interested too. It just seems to be so true to life plus funny and entertaining.
As a family we like to watch Biggest Loser because fitness and health are important to our family and it is great to see these heavy people overcome physical and mental obstacles to living healthier lives. We also watch Survivor as a family and pretty much have since the beginning...
Some more seasonal family shows include America's Got Talent and the Amazing Race because it is like a travelogue and Nickelodeons Double Dare mixed together.
As a family we also watch American Pickers and other fun shows from the History Channel and Discovery.
On the rare moments I am riding solo with the remote I am rather addicted to HGTV. So that is all I got for today. Tune in for Day 4 tomorrow.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 1 and 2
Ok, so I already blew it. I did think about getting to the blog yesterday but things got away from me.... so here are two days at once... or maybe I will just start today and overflow into April... hmmm... no I am here so I will get caught up.
•Day 01 — Your favorite song
It depends on my mood I suppose for any of my favorites... I can start with genres I tend to follow... rock (soft, classic... some hard), 'bitter bitch', jazz... blues... Celtic, pop, a tiny bit of country... a little bit of this and a little bit of that. :)
Today, given that another person I love dearly is dying from cancer, a favorite is "Live like We're Dying" by Kris Allen which I think I have blogged the words to before. Just a reminder that we never really know how short life is going to be so don't take your days for granted...
Another one I am loving right now because it is a gorgeous love song even if is a little country is "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum because sometimes you need a reminder to have more passion in your life.
I have a handful of favorite artists off the top of my head Sara McLachlin, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews, Amy Grant, Five for Fighting... just to name a few. I love music but find that I don't listen to it as often as I would like to.... I don't know why especially since I carry my ITouch with me everywhere most days. I am trying to play more music at home because I remember music filling the house when I was a kid and I grew up loving music.
What kinds of music do you like?
•Day 02 — Your favorite movie
Favorite movie is another one that depends on my mood...
Favorite foreign film is Amelie, Favorite Romantic Comedy is Sleepless in Seattle, I love most movies of any type that are based on true stories. It just seems to make it all that more real. I don't get to watch as many movies as I would like and have a couple of Netflix ones from October sitting in front of my TV... partially because I watch a lot of what Abby wants to see, I check out a lot from the library, and partially because the window of free time each night after the kids go to bed seems to get smaller and smaller... or my list of things I want to be doing with that free time as gotten longer.
Either way I watch a lot of different kinds of moves... my favorites being anything comedy and anything based on true stories. I don't really do scifi or super violent movies so Joe and I have to take turn picking to keep a balance. Enough ramblings for today... the last movie I saw was the Kings Speech which I think it a great story with wonderful actors.
What else should I see?
•Day 01 — Your favorite song
It depends on my mood I suppose for any of my favorites... I can start with genres I tend to follow... rock (soft, classic... some hard), 'bitter bitch', jazz... blues... Celtic, pop, a tiny bit of country... a little bit of this and a little bit of that. :)
Today, given that another person I love dearly is dying from cancer, a favorite is "Live like We're Dying" by Kris Allen which I think I have blogged the words to before. Just a reminder that we never really know how short life is going to be so don't take your days for granted...
Another one I am loving right now because it is a gorgeous love song even if is a little country is "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum because sometimes you need a reminder to have more passion in your life.
I have a handful of favorite artists off the top of my head Sara McLachlin, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews, Amy Grant, Five for Fighting... just to name a few. I love music but find that I don't listen to it as often as I would like to.... I don't know why especially since I carry my ITouch with me everywhere most days. I am trying to play more music at home because I remember music filling the house when I was a kid and I grew up loving music.
What kinds of music do you like?
•Day 02 — Your favorite movie
Favorite movie is another one that depends on my mood...
Favorite foreign film is Amelie, Favorite Romantic Comedy is Sleepless in Seattle, I love most movies of any type that are based on true stories. It just seems to make it all that more real. I don't get to watch as many movies as I would like and have a couple of Netflix ones from October sitting in front of my TV... partially because I watch a lot of what Abby wants to see, I check out a lot from the library, and partially because the window of free time each night after the kids go to bed seems to get smaller and smaller... or my list of things I want to be doing with that free time as gotten longer.
Either way I watch a lot of different kinds of moves... my favorites being anything comedy and anything based on true stories. I don't really do scifi or super violent movies so Joe and I have to take turn picking to keep a balance. Enough ramblings for today... the last movie I saw was the Kings Speech which I think it a great story with wonderful actors.
What else should I see?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Building a Dream (Vision) Board...
I need to get focused on what direction I want to be going. What do I want to achieve in the next month, six months, year, 5 years, etc? How does that fit in with what my husband wants in the same time line or my kids... So beyond my resolutions for the year and my bucket list which I could probably get organized and post here I want to vision out and get a fire lit and move forward with myself.
My understanding of a vision board is it is a mosaic of photos (phrases) that identify with me and my goals for the future. It is based on a concept in Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich, Hill said, “If you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it.”
So stay tuned.
My understanding of a vision board is it is a mosaic of photos (phrases) that identify with me and my goals for the future. It is based on a concept in Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich, Hill said, “If you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it.”
So stay tuned.
30 Day Challenge
Hey All,
I have been doing a lot of self reflection and study the last few weeks and am learning about things like Vision Boards and Ideas to improve my TS business and my day to day life. I have been listening to Seminars on 'The Mind Aware' thanks to the heads up from my TS Sponsor.
Anyway I listed to the post by Robyn Beazly today and she blogged about the 30 day challenge so I thought I would give it a whorl... I will start tomorrow (31 days in March and all) and post once a day if all goes well.
•Day 01 — Your favorite song
•Day 02 — Your favorite movie
•Day 03 — Your favorite television program
•Day 04 — Your favorite book
•Day 05 — Your favorite quote
•Day 06 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 07 — A photo that makes you happy
•Day 08 — A photo that makes you angry/sad
•Day 09 — A photo you took
•Day 10 — A photo of you taken over ten years ago
•Day 11 — A photo of you taken recently
•Day 12 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 13 — A fictional book
•Day 14 — A non-fictional book
•Day 15 — A fanfic... ok not fan fiction... how about who am I a fan of?
•Day 16 — A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
•Day 17 — An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
•Day 18 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 19 — A talent of yours
•Day 20 — A hobby of yours
•Day 21 — A recipe
•Day 22 — A website
•Day 23 — A YouTube video
•Day 24 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 25 — Your day, in great detail
•Day 26 — Your week, in great detail
•Day 27 — This month, in great detail
•Day 28 — This year, in great detail
•Day 29 — Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
•Day 30 — Whatever tickles your fancy
Don't know if I have any followers since this is by invite... but if you are out there chime in.
I have been doing a lot of self reflection and study the last few weeks and am learning about things like Vision Boards and Ideas to improve my TS business and my day to day life. I have been listening to Seminars on 'The Mind Aware' thanks to the heads up from my TS Sponsor.
Anyway I listed to the post by Robyn Beazly today and she blogged about the 30 day challenge so I thought I would give it a whorl... I will start tomorrow (31 days in March and all) and post once a day if all goes well.
•Day 01 — Your favorite song
•Day 02 — Your favorite movie
•Day 03 — Your favorite television program
•Day 04 — Your favorite book
•Day 05 — Your favorite quote
•Day 06 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 07 — A photo that makes you happy
•Day 08 — A photo that makes you angry/sad
•Day 09 — A photo you took
•Day 10 — A photo of you taken over ten years ago
•Day 11 — A photo of you taken recently
•Day 12 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 13 — A fictional book
•Day 14 — A non-fictional book
•Day 15 — A fanfic... ok not fan fiction... how about who am I a fan of?
•Day 16 — A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
•Day 17 — An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
•Day 18 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 19 — A talent of yours
•Day 20 — A hobby of yours
•Day 21 — A recipe
•Day 22 — A website
•Day 23 — A YouTube video
•Day 24 — Whatever tickles your fancy
•Day 25 — Your day, in great detail
•Day 26 — Your week, in great detail
•Day 27 — This month, in great detail
•Day 28 — This year, in great detail
•Day 29 — Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
•Day 30 — Whatever tickles your fancy
Don't know if I have any followers since this is by invite... but if you are out there chime in.