It's so important for me to recharge myself each day and spend time in meditation and prayer. I'm so thankful that Heavenly Father led me to the tool that is Kundalini Yoga. It is so good for me!
Another week complete. A new month begun. I still can't get over (yet am relieved?) that it's February. I wonder what will transpire next and wonder when some things I believe will yet come to pass will actually manifest. AND how!
I've successfully completed daily meditation this week. Mostly short ones, unfortunately. I was able to do a couple days of 11 minute prosperity as part of my routine (current routine, anyway). I enjoy all of it very much!
As for me, I'm coming to the close of one of mine, I think. I'm considering extending it to an 80 day. I think I *need* to, really, rather than starting a new 40 day challenge with another form. I'll let you know about what I decide! :)
Have you started a 40 Day Challenge yet? If not, I hope you will. Tell me about it!!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown: February 2, 2014
Can you believe it's February now? I'm amazed, yet also not surprised. Last month was very short and very long for me. Strange, right? Or do you feel the same way?
I've been able to accomplish AT LEAST my 4 day a week exercise goal. Sometimes I didn't get much exercise, but I was out working at it. I definitely count that, given my circumstances. I'm grateful to have accomplished this puny little goal!
I still don't know about my weight. I did step on my old scale, but once again it showed a number higher, yet my clothes are fitting looser... wearing smaller clothes sometimes... depending on the item. I keep meaning to stand on the huge scale at Publix, but just haven't done it.
How are you doing with your fitness goals? I'd really like to know!
I've been able to accomplish AT LEAST my 4 day a week exercise goal. Sometimes I didn't get much exercise, but I was out working at it. I definitely count that, given my circumstances. I'm grateful to have accomplished this puny little goal!
I still don't know about my weight. I did step on my old scale, but once again it showed a number higher, yet my clothes are fitting looser... wearing smaller clothes sometimes... depending on the item. I keep meaning to stand on the huge scale at Publix, but just haven't done it.
How are you doing with your fitness goals? I'd really like to know!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Saturday Soliloquy #21: Perth
It was a LONG ride from Adelaide to Perth. My school, Edith Cowan University was in Perth, so I had to get there! I honestly don't remember anything about that ride. It's just a pop into Perth.
Perth was nice. Very cool and UN-drivable city center. It was specifically set up for walking to shop. I liked that a great deal.
I remember finding it amazing and wonderful to investigate all the shops down little alleys. I felt the old anxiety about getting lost that I felt in Japan (like when I drew a circle) and actually thought I was lost a few times. It was such a blessing to find myself again (never was lost, after all!) and realize that the downtown area was really quite navigable and relatively difficult to REALLY get lost in. What a gift THAT!
photo from Jakarta Post
One of the many things I loved about Perth were the awesome sidewalk art! There were some that looked REALLY unusual and others (like these roos) that were really representative of Oz, in general.
Perth was nice. Very cool and UN-drivable city center. It was specifically set up for walking to shop. I liked that a great deal.
I remember finding it amazing and wonderful to investigate all the shops down little alleys. I felt the old anxiety about getting lost that I felt in Japan (like when I drew a circle) and actually thought I was lost a few times. It was such a blessing to find myself again (never was lost, after all!) and realize that the downtown area was really quite navigable and relatively difficult to REALLY get lost in. What a gift THAT!
photo from Jakarta PostOne of the many things I loved about Perth were the awesome sidewalk art! There were some that looked REALLY unusual and others (like these roos) that were really representative of Oz, in general.
Photo Credit: Afar
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Friday, January 31, 2014
Free Form Fun Friday
Did you know I have carpentry in my blood? If one would consider skill/desire/ability to be in the blood if a parent does/did it, then I definitely do! My Dad created with wood a good bit during my childhood. It was always AMAZING and wodnerful to me to see him create something truly functional out of just flat pieces of various sizes of wood!
I have created with wood a little bit myself? It's true. I built a chicken tractor almost all by myself. It's long gone now and my pictures of it are stuck on an inoperable computer, but if you read this post about the pallet fence my husband built, you'll see the tractor with a goat in it. She liked being up high and loved that perch once the side came off and we couldn't use it for chickens any more. I hope to build again soon. It IS extremely difficult, though, to build with tenny tiny babes about, so building has to wait until the wee-est ones are bigger. :)
A rabbit hutch was my next effort. It went horribly. Mostly because I was nagged at and called after every 5-10 minutes of my effort at building. It was truly a horrible and horrendously frustrating experience.
I loved watching my Dad spread glue, affix his c-clamps and the really long ones for super big projects. I remember some of his frustrations... so when I saw this awesome product (this is an affiliate link, it helps me if you buy here!), I knew I wanted to share/spread the news about it AND *some* day get a set of my own. I sure hope it'll be sooner than later.
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I have created with wood a little bit myself? It's true. I built a chicken tractor almost all by myself. It's long gone now and my pictures of it are stuck on an inoperable computer, but if you read this post about the pallet fence my husband built, you'll see the tractor with a goat in it. She liked being up high and loved that perch once the side came off and we couldn't use it for chickens any more. I hope to build again soon. It IS extremely difficult, though, to build with tenny tiny babes about, so building has to wait until the wee-est ones are bigger. :)
A rabbit hutch was my next effort. It went horribly. Mostly because I was nagged at and called after every 5-10 minutes of my effort at building. It was truly a horrible and horrendously frustrating experience.
I loved watching my Dad spread glue, affix his c-clamps and the really long ones for super big projects. I remember some of his frustrations... so when I saw this awesome product (this is an affiliate link, it helps me if you buy here!), I knew I wanted to share/spread the news about it AND *some* day get a set of my own. I sure hope it'll be sooner than later.
This amazing PATENTED tool is good for SO much more than simply holding stuff together. It looks like it will hold stuff together wonderfully well, but it will ALSO: get into gaps as small as a 1/4 inch with the spreader attachment (it SPREADS!!!!), jack up to 300 pounds with the removable stands attachment (SAY WHAT!!??), hoist up to 300 pounds (SERIOUSLY!!??), and it'll hold irregular shapes EVEN round pipes together AND has a no slip grip. I am amazed and super impressed and SERIOUSLY want some of my own!
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Thankful Thursday: a little about the woman with Pink hair
This Thursday, I am thankful for challenges that require me to do things I used to do for wrong reasons for right ones. I'm thankful for the opportunity to stand up for my child/children in a way they could see and recognize as such. I'm thankful for the challenge of staying away from personal attacks even when the other person with whom I am dealing resorts to them.
Yesterday, a woman at the market said something unkind to my eldest daughter. It was inappropriate and if she actually spoke with rather than at my child, she never ever would've said what she did. At first I was going to let it pass, as I have been challenged to do (in my nature I have always been a "quick to fight" sorta gal). Over the last few years I've realized that I should just let it pass. The more I attempted to do so over this issue, the more sick I felt about it... particularly because of the way my child looked at me and questioned me over this woman's words.
So, even though she was a few feet past us, I approached her to tell her she was wrong for saying what she said to my child. She was defensive and retorted with additional information that revealed even further that she had really no clue what she was talking about and simply continued to argue only because she didn't want to back down and/or admit she had spoken unkindly and wrongly to a young girl. Her arguments were horribly faulty and crumbled at every question I poked toward them. Worst of all, she revealed that she believes the world is a horrible mean place and that children should be put in public school so that they learn that and learn how to deal with it because they are going to have to deal for the rest of their lives. GAH!!!
Can you tell the subject under discussion was homeschooling? Well, if you couldn't, it was. I'll explain more about that another time. Suffice it to say, for now, that I had a wonderful opportunity to see what I'm currently made of and found, much to my pleasure and joy, that I'm made of much better stuff currently than I ever have been. Praise the Lord for making me new and increasingly like our dear Savior! I've got SO far to go yet, but the progress seems really wonderful to me right now!
I really should've known this from all too frequent altercations I am involved in with someone who matters much more than this strange little old woman with pink hair who thinks the world is mean ever could be. But those are so much more heavy-laden by emotion that it's difficult to discern all that I might understand about myself from them. However, now that I've had this interaction with the little pink haired woman, I can see so much more clearly my personal progress with the other more important relationship. Praise the Lord for using this mirror to shine light into the otherwise dimmer area! :)
Additionally, I'm so thankful that even though yesterday's market day was super duper slow, I was still blessed with a sale! Praise the Lord for blessing me with consistency.
Yesterday, a woman at the market said something unkind to my eldest daughter. It was inappropriate and if she actually spoke with rather than at my child, she never ever would've said what she did. At first I was going to let it pass, as I have been challenged to do (in my nature I have always been a "quick to fight" sorta gal). Over the last few years I've realized that I should just let it pass. The more I attempted to do so over this issue, the more sick I felt about it... particularly because of the way my child looked at me and questioned me over this woman's words.
So, even though she was a few feet past us, I approached her to tell her she was wrong for saying what she said to my child. She was defensive and retorted with additional information that revealed even further that she had really no clue what she was talking about and simply continued to argue only because she didn't want to back down and/or admit she had spoken unkindly and wrongly to a young girl. Her arguments were horribly faulty and crumbled at every question I poked toward them. Worst of all, she revealed that she believes the world is a horrible mean place and that children should be put in public school so that they learn that and learn how to deal with it because they are going to have to deal for the rest of their lives. GAH!!!
Can you tell the subject under discussion was homeschooling? Well, if you couldn't, it was. I'll explain more about that another time. Suffice it to say, for now, that I had a wonderful opportunity to see what I'm currently made of and found, much to my pleasure and joy, that I'm made of much better stuff currently than I ever have been. Praise the Lord for making me new and increasingly like our dear Savior! I've got SO far to go yet, but the progress seems really wonderful to me right now!
I really should've known this from all too frequent altercations I am involved in with someone who matters much more than this strange little old woman with pink hair who thinks the world is mean ever could be. But those are so much more heavy-laden by emotion that it's difficult to discern all that I might understand about myself from them. However, now that I've had this interaction with the little pink haired woman, I can see so much more clearly my personal progress with the other more important relationship. Praise the Lord for using this mirror to shine light into the otherwise dimmer area! :)
Additionally, I'm so thankful that even though yesterday's market day was super duper slow, I was still blessed with a sale! Praise the Lord for blessing me with consistency.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Working Wednesday
Last Wednesday was a good working day. Better than the week before. Not as good as my best day at the market, but still good. It was a great day as far as conversation and enjoyment. It's coming to the point that working at the market is a bit of a break from my daily work. And I get to spend more time paying attention to and playing with my babygirl for a lot of the time at market day. I definitely like that! I think she does, too.
The children and I were so tired when we got back to the house that we all took a nap and ended up staying awake quiet late Wednesday night. It was good, though. Thankfully, everyone stayed mostly nice. YEAY!
I forgot my camera again. Sorry, no pictures from last week!
Grampa Bruce came by a couple of times with gifts for the children. Another vendor gave the children gifts. Yet another vendor let us borrow a blanket for the baby (it was quite warm the week before, but then very cold last week!). Yet another vendor friend gave me a gift which made it easier for me to bring my birthday plans for my husband to fruition. Praise the Lord!
The children and I were so tired when we got back to the house that we all took a nap and ended up staying awake quiet late Wednesday night. It was good, though. Thankfully, everyone stayed mostly nice. YEAY!
I forgot my camera again. Sorry, no pictures from last week!
Grampa Bruce came by a couple of times with gifts for the children. Another vendor gave the children gifts. Yet another vendor let us borrow a blanket for the baby (it was quite warm the week before, but then very cold last week!). Yet another vendor friend gave me a gift which made it easier for me to bring my birthday plans for my husband to fruition. Praise the Lord!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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Tricky Tuesday #16
The children and I put together a new "bug out list" a while ago. It may have been as long as four months ago, now. The list has each child's name on it and what they should bring/pack to our departure vehicle. It is very specific about who is responsible for what and how much... so it would seem that there would be little for me to worry about other than the long list of things I need to pack. Would it were so!
The children knew a drill was coming, but didn't know when it would be. I was inspired to run one about two weeks ago as a result of writing THIS post. They did really well this time around, all things considered.
We forgot the first aid kit and extra water. I forgot extra clothes and underwear for my husband and me. (I did get some for the baby, though!) If you think that's lame, you should see my list!
I set the departure time at 15 minutes. It took us almost 25... so that needs work.
My eldest daughter was yelling like a banshee a few too many times (even once would be too many, as we later talked about).
I had to speak way too frequently about who needed to do what... so we need to have a few more drills so everyone knows their responsibilities.
Still, it went rather well considering we haven't run a drill of this sort in more than two years... maybe three! gah!
The children knew a drill was coming, but didn't know when it would be. I was inspired to run one about two weeks ago as a result of writing THIS post. They did really well this time around, all things considered.
We forgot the first aid kit and extra water. I forgot extra clothes and underwear for my husband and me. (I did get some for the baby, though!) If you think that's lame, you should see my list!
I set the departure time at 15 minutes. It took us almost 25... so that needs work.
My eldest daughter was yelling like a banshee a few too many times (even once would be too many, as we later talked about).
I had to speak way too frequently about who needed to do what... so we need to have a few more drills so everyone knows their responsibilities.
Still, it went rather well considering we haven't run a drill of this sort in more than two years... maybe three! gah!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Meditation Monday #56
Praise the Lord! Another week of daily meditating. I'm thrilled to be doing so consistently this time around.
I was even able to complete a LONG meditation just yesterday. It felt SO nice! This is NOT normal, but I'm so excited about it, I'm going to tell you ALL about it! I started with an open, of course, then completed 7 minutes of the Sa Re Sa Sa meditation, 31 minutes of Kirtan Kriya, on to 4 minutes each of the two 'anger' forms I've been using, 7 minutes or Wahe Guru, 11 minutes of prosperity, and finished up with a Close. My baby slept almost the whole time. Pretty awesome, right!? :)
Have you determined to begin a 40 day Challenge of your own? I'd love to hear about it!
I was even able to complete a LONG meditation just yesterday. It felt SO nice! This is NOT normal, but I'm so excited about it, I'm going to tell you ALL about it! I started with an open, of course, then completed 7 minutes of the Sa Re Sa Sa meditation, 31 minutes of Kirtan Kriya, on to 4 minutes each of the two 'anger' forms I've been using, 7 minutes or Wahe Guru, 11 minutes of prosperity, and finished up with a Close. My baby slept almost the whole time. Pretty awesome, right!? :)
Have you determined to begin a 40 day Challenge of your own? I'd love to hear about it!
Don't these pictures just look TOTALLY serene!!? I love them!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown
This week went pretty well! I was able to exercise all week, YEAY!!!
I'm conflicted as I report that my baby has stayed home with her Daddy and siblings while I go for walks this past week. It's just too uncomfy for her right now while it's cold. She's so bundled up that being in my wrap is really confining for her. She's growing up! She wants to enjoy movement! I think it likely that she won't come back to walk in my wrapsodybaby, but may change my mind if there are some really warm days. It's just more frustrating than anything, for both of us.
Although I missed her little presence in front of me, I did also enjoy being completely alone for various lengths of time from 30 minutes to almost an hour. It's been a while since I was able to be completely along for very long (she's seven months old now, so at least that long!). It seems easier to transition through my seasons this time around. I'm very thankful for that and think it's likely that meditation, essential oils and Bach Remedies have a HUGE role to play in this difference in me!
I've been collecting cans on my walks. It's amazing how many I find in my little time out and about. I'm grateful for the can throwers... not so grateful for the other trash I see. *sigh*
I'm conflicted as I report that my baby has stayed home with her Daddy and siblings while I go for walks this past week. It's just too uncomfy for her right now while it's cold. She's so bundled up that being in my wrap is really confining for her. She's growing up! She wants to enjoy movement! I think it likely that she won't come back to walk in my wrapsodybaby, but may change my mind if there are some really warm days. It's just more frustrating than anything, for both of us.
Although I missed her little presence in front of me, I did also enjoy being completely alone for various lengths of time from 30 minutes to almost an hour. It's been a while since I was able to be completely along for very long (she's seven months old now, so at least that long!). It seems easier to transition through my seasons this time around. I'm very thankful for that and think it's likely that meditation, essential oils and Bach Remedies have a HUGE role to play in this difference in me!
I've been collecting cans on my walks. It's amazing how many I find in my little time out and about. I'm grateful for the can throwers... not so grateful for the other trash I see. *sigh*
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Saturday Soliloquy #20
From Melbourne I went to Adelaide. This was my favorite part of the trip and my favorite "just stopping in" city (after Sydney). I honestly cannot remember anything that I saw or anywhere that I went. But it was wonderful because there were two sweet girls that welcomed me into their little group. I remember one was named Caroline, but I cannot remember the name of the other. I just remember having WAY more fun in Adelaide than any of the other stops on my trip to circumnavigate Oz! I wish I could write to them and thank them for their kindness. I'm still SO very grateful!!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Lilla Rose Sale: now through tomorrow
I hope you'll check it out. If you'd like to communicate with me about it before you order, make sure to write to me at my Facebook page. I'm in and out of there more often than here.
If you're willing to wait a couple days, I have a party open that will close right before the end of the month. Write to me in my Facebook page and I'll respond with a link to that party.
Also, I can still do a few parties before the end of February! Still time to hostess and earn the opportunity for an entry into the $700 CASH drawing that all of my qualifying hostesses get! Let me know if you're interested!
If you're willing to wait a couple days, I have a party open that will close right before the end of the month. Write to me in my Facebook page and I'll respond with a link to that party.
Also, I can still do a few parties before the end of February! Still time to hostess and earn the opportunity for an entry into the $700 CASH drawing that all of my qualifying hostesses get! Let me know if you're interested!
Free Fun Free Form Friday: Seeing Things Through Loving My Baby
I've been seeing a few things that seem, to my vision, to relate directly to spiritual things and, especially, God's Love.
My baby has hurt herself a few times. Mostly because she's not really in control of her little body very well yet. She's only seven months old. Really, it makes perfect sense. She has jerked around and hit her head on a drawer. She has fallen over by overcompensating and hit her head or fallen on her face. She has bonked herself with her hands a few times. It's pretty comical, really, but I can also see that it's frustrating to her. A few times as I've comforted her over her latest upset, I've realized that her situation is very much like me with my Heavenly Parents.
Do you see it?
Well, I don't know how in EVERY example in my life, but I'm willing to figure that I'm responsible for my own pain at least half the time. I can't think of HOW, for the most part, but I'm certain I am like a baby in spiritual matters, so it just makes sense that it would be so.
Also, I've found myself working to make my little one's life more comfy. When we go for walks, sometimes the sun is right in her face. I often notice and go out of my way (making myself uncomfy) to shade her eyes from the sun. She looks obviously like she is more comfortable AND completely unaware of what has cause the change. I think this is very much like my life in Heavenly Father's hands/shelter. I believe that I do not see or comprehend all the ways that Heavenly Father works to make my life more comfortable. I can't see His hand shading me from the sun, but I enjoy the blessing of greater comfort as a result of His work on my behalf.
As I've come to see these things more clearly, I feel so grateful! I'm so thankful Heavenly Father is always working to protect me and bless and prosper me and my family!
My baby has hurt herself a few times. Mostly because she's not really in control of her little body very well yet. She's only seven months old. Really, it makes perfect sense. She has jerked around and hit her head on a drawer. She has fallen over by overcompensating and hit her head or fallen on her face. She has bonked herself with her hands a few times. It's pretty comical, really, but I can also see that it's frustrating to her. A few times as I've comforted her over her latest upset, I've realized that her situation is very much like me with my Heavenly Parents.
Do you see it?
Well, I don't know how in EVERY example in my life, but I'm willing to figure that I'm responsible for my own pain at least half the time. I can't think of HOW, for the most part, but I'm certain I am like a baby in spiritual matters, so it just makes sense that it would be so.
Also, I've found myself working to make my little one's life more comfy. When we go for walks, sometimes the sun is right in her face. I often notice and go out of my way (making myself uncomfy) to shade her eyes from the sun. She looks obviously like she is more comfortable AND completely unaware of what has cause the change. I think this is very much like my life in Heavenly Father's hands/shelter. I believe that I do not see or comprehend all the ways that Heavenly Father works to make my life more comfortable. I can't see His hand shading me from the sun, but I enjoy the blessing of greater comfort as a result of His work on my behalf.
As I've come to see these things more clearly, I feel so grateful! I'm so thankful Heavenly Father is always working to protect me and bless and prosper me and my family!
Skinny Pop Popcorn Review and Giveaway
SkinnyPop Popcorn Review and Giveaway
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I received a whole case of popcorn (12 bags/case) and in about 4 days, half of the bags were gone! This popcorn was a big hit in my household. With 6 people living in the house, things tend to go pretty quickly, but this popcorn was a record-breaking snack because everyone loved it so much!
SkinnyPop is an extremely generous company, because they are giving the winner of this giveaway a full case (12 bags) as the prize!! This giveaway will run from Jan. 24 - Feb. 7, so make sure you enter! Good luck, and share with your friends! If they win, they will definitely have enough to share! Use the Giveaway Tool below to enter!
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