Today's quote.....Enjoy life now.This is not a dress rehearsal.
Unknown
So what more can I say than think about this quote and start living it.
Yesterday was my son's 30th birthday and all day I kept thinking was where did those 30 years go???? July 30th 1984 was a very special day for me. I fell in love at first sight on that day. There have been a lot of ups and downs in those 30 years. I would say my life right now is very good. I am enjoying life and want to continue that way. When I was in High School I was in a lot of plays and musicals. Loved it. The dress rehearsal was exciting but it was the day of the performance that was the most special and gave you the biggest rush. I loved to be on stage in front of an audience. Once you were on stage there was no stopping or going back. If you forgot a line, or someone missed their cue, you filled in as best you could and kept on going!!!! You can't go back in life either you have to keep moving forward. Sometimes you have to ad lib when it isn't going the way you planned it and that's OK. Sometimes ad lib turns out better than the original line!!!
We're heading into a long weekend. I and Bruce are heading up to cottage land to visit with family, friends and new friends!!! Really looking forward to making memories because that's what it's all about.
I will be out of commission for the next week. I'll be interacting with humans not technology.
See you again on August 09.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
It's been a great but busy few days
Today's Quote.....Ask yourself this question.....Will this matter a year from now????
Unknown
This quote helps us keep things in perspective. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little details that we forget that a year from now this will not matter. What will matter a year from now is the time we spent with friends and family, the kind things we did for others, the new things we have learnt.
I have done a few things this week that will matter a year from now. We had my brother and sister in-law sleep over for 2 nights and we had good visit time, we had 3 of the kids over for meals, we played in a golf tournament and had a lot of fun, we had supper with friends last night and today I took a nutrition course. So time was spent making memories and educating myself. What a great week!!!!
This week's challenge....
Leave an, I love you and why, note on the pillow of your significant other, child, or parent.
Unknown
This quote helps us keep things in perspective. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little details that we forget that a year from now this will not matter. What will matter a year from now is the time we spent with friends and family, the kind things we did for others, the new things we have learnt.
I have done a few things this week that will matter a year from now. We had my brother and sister in-law sleep over for 2 nights and we had good visit time, we had 3 of the kids over for meals, we played in a golf tournament and had a lot of fun, we had supper with friends last night and today I took a nutrition course. So time was spent making memories and educating myself. What a great week!!!!
This week's challenge....
Leave an, I love you and why, note on the pillow of your significant other, child, or parent.
Monday, 21 July 2014
Another Great Weekend
Today's Quote......There isn't a person on earth who isn't beautiful while her or she is smiling and experiencing unadulterated joy.
Kristine Carlson
I hope all of you had a great week end experiencing unadulterated joy.
I had a great weekend taking by Reiki Course at Oriental Medical Care. I was a wonderful experience to be in that atmosphere for 2 days. I am looking forward to practicing Reiki treatments on myself and others and participating in the Reiki lifestyle.
So here is your Saturday Vegetable benefit
Brussels Sprouts
By age 70 one in every 2 women will likely suffer a painful fracture due to weak bones. By eating a 3 oz serving of Brussels sprouts several times a week, women can slash the risk by 30%. Brussels sprouts have phytochemicals that enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems to protect against disease, including cancer. Scientists have also found that sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient found in Brussels sprouts boosts the body's detoxification enzymes. They are a good source of fibre and folate and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene which are important for defending the body against infection and promoting supple glowing skin.
Enjoy your Brussels sprouts. They are good cut in half tossed in a bit of olive oil and roasted in the oven or steamed.
(taken from Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation by Andres Moritz)
Your weekly challenge is....
This week find time in each day to spend at least 10 minutes meditating/ thinking about where you would like to see yourself in the next year, either personally, career or making a home for yourself.
Kristine Carlson
I hope all of you had a great week end experiencing unadulterated joy.
I had a great weekend taking by Reiki Course at Oriental Medical Care. I was a wonderful experience to be in that atmosphere for 2 days. I am looking forward to practicing Reiki treatments on myself and others and participating in the Reiki lifestyle.
So here is your Saturday Vegetable benefit
Brussels Sprouts
By age 70 one in every 2 women will likely suffer a painful fracture due to weak bones. By eating a 3 oz serving of Brussels sprouts several times a week, women can slash the risk by 30%. Brussels sprouts have phytochemicals that enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems to protect against disease, including cancer. Scientists have also found that sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient found in Brussels sprouts boosts the body's detoxification enzymes. They are a good source of fibre and folate and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene which are important for defending the body against infection and promoting supple glowing skin.
Enjoy your Brussels sprouts. They are good cut in half tossed in a bit of olive oil and roasted in the oven or steamed.
(taken from Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation by Andres Moritz)
Your weekly challenge is....
This week find time in each day to spend at least 10 minutes meditating/ thinking about where you would like to see yourself in the next year, either personally, career or making a home for yourself.
Friday, 18 July 2014
It's FRIDAY!!!
Today's Quote.....Some people think only intellect counts; knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it.But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy.
Dean Koontz
Today and everyday, as you go through your day remember the important things....being kind caring positive....If you are thinking negative about someone catch yourself and think of at least one positive quality about that person. Be conscious of thinking before you speak and make sure what is coming out of your mouth is not negative or critical of anyone, including yourself. Don't but your self down!!! If a situation seems negative think about what is positive about it and don't get caught up in talking negative about the situation.
Have a great Friday.
Dean Koontz
Today and everyday, as you go through your day remember the important things....being kind caring positive....If you are thinking negative about someone catch yourself and think of at least one positive quality about that person. Be conscious of thinking before you speak and make sure what is coming out of your mouth is not negative or critical of anyone, including yourself. Don't but your self down!!! If a situation seems negative think about what is positive about it and don't get caught up in talking negative about the situation.
Have a great Friday.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
We all need a sense of humour
Today's Quote.... A person without a sense of humour is like a wagon without springs-jolted by every pebble in the road.
Henry Ward Beecher
So many things we do in life are more pleasant due to a sense of humour. At work we often say we couldn't do our job without a sense of humour and I am sure it is this way in a lot of work places. Often when I have been through a stressful situation with others I will bring up something funny that was observed, I can usually find something, and this relieves some of the tension. In dealing with my mother who dealt with depression and anxiety I would often make her laugh in situations and her response was usually "Oh Marlene" When dealing with her dementia near the end of her life my family members and I would often have to laugh at some of the situations, as, if you only saw the sadness of the situation it was much harder to deal with.
Having a sense of humour is so important. Look for things in your day that you can have a private giggle about or if there are people around share it with them so the happiness can get spread around.
Henry Ward Beecher
So many things we do in life are more pleasant due to a sense of humour. At work we often say we couldn't do our job without a sense of humour and I am sure it is this way in a lot of work places. Often when I have been through a stressful situation with others I will bring up something funny that was observed, I can usually find something, and this relieves some of the tension. In dealing with my mother who dealt with depression and anxiety I would often make her laugh in situations and her response was usually "Oh Marlene" When dealing with her dementia near the end of her life my family members and I would often have to laugh at some of the situations, as, if you only saw the sadness of the situation it was much harder to deal with.
Having a sense of humour is so important. Look for things in your day that you can have a private giggle about or if there are people around share it with them so the happiness can get spread around.
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Every person comes into your life for a reason
Today's Quote.....Don't regret knowing the people that came into your life!
- Good people give you happiness
- Bad ones give you experience
- The worst ones give you lessons
- And the best one give you memories
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Take chances
Today's Quote.....Taking no chances means wasting your dreams.
Unknown
This quote is soooo true. We all have dreams but often we get in the way of these dreams. We start to doubt ourselves thinking that we don't have what it takes to achieve these dreams or we will attempt our dream later and that later never comes. We are afraid to take the first step. One thing we need to remember is to always think positive. If a negative thought pops in, recognize it for what it is and flip to positive. Ex... Negative....I'll never have the money to do________Positive....I will put this much money towards it right now to get a start. Negative......I would never be able to do________ Positive......I am good at doing this part of what I need and I can continue to learn other things I need.
We also always need to be aware of who is being brought into our lives, where we are in our lives, what situations we are being put in and then we can see the how these all fit together to advance us. If a new person or situation comes in to your life ask 'I wonder why this person or situation is available to me right now?' Everything is life happens for a reason. When we start to question with a positive outlook we can see possibilities opening up.
So start writing down your dreams, whether it be a dream vacation, career, meeting someone and then start looking around you at what or who has been brought into your life to help you achieve that dream.
Have a great day.
Unknown
This quote is soooo true. We all have dreams but often we get in the way of these dreams. We start to doubt ourselves thinking that we don't have what it takes to achieve these dreams or we will attempt our dream later and that later never comes. We are afraid to take the first step. One thing we need to remember is to always think positive. If a negative thought pops in, recognize it for what it is and flip to positive. Ex... Negative....I'll never have the money to do________Positive....I will put this much money towards it right now to get a start. Negative......I would never be able to do________ Positive......I am good at doing this part of what I need and I can continue to learn other things I need.
We also always need to be aware of who is being brought into our lives, where we are in our lives, what situations we are being put in and then we can see the how these all fit together to advance us. If a new person or situation comes in to your life ask 'I wonder why this person or situation is available to me right now?' Everything is life happens for a reason. When we start to question with a positive outlook we can see possibilities opening up.
So start writing down your dreams, whether it be a dream vacation, career, meeting someone and then start looking around you at what or who has been brought into your life to help you achieve that dream.
Have a great day.
Monday, 14 July 2014
Catch up after busy weekend.
Today's Quote.......Be curious always!!! For knowledge will not acquire you, you must acquire it.
Sudie Back
We need to be more childlike and not afraid to be curious and ask questions. We are always capable of acquiring knowledge.
So had a great week end doing yard work visiting friends looking after my health but didn't get to my blog so here it is...
Info on benefits of
Green Beans
An excellent source of Vitamin K essential in maintaining strong bones. GB are also packed with vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, folate, thiamin, phosphorous, calcium, niacin, vitamin B6, copper, protein and zinc. They also contain lots of useful fiber. GB contain lots of helpful nutrients for arteriosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, and stroke. The potassium and magnesium work together to help decrease blood pressure. The iron content in green beans is twice as high as in spinach. Iron is integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism. To properly utilise iron the body requires copper, which is also ample in GB. GB help maintain your memory with thiamin. GB can help prevent Alzheimer's , colon cancer, asthma, arthritis, acne, ear infections and even colds and flu.
So next time you're grocery shopping grab some green beans or better yet this summer buy them locally from a fruit and veggie stand!!!
Also today I need to give you your weekly challenge!!!
Sudie Back
We need to be more childlike and not afraid to be curious and ask questions. We are always capable of acquiring knowledge.
So had a great week end doing yard work visiting friends looking after my health but didn't get to my blog so here it is...
Info on benefits of
Green Beans
An excellent source of Vitamin K essential in maintaining strong bones. GB are also packed with vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, folate, thiamin, phosphorous, calcium, niacin, vitamin B6, copper, protein and zinc. They also contain lots of useful fiber. GB contain lots of helpful nutrients for arteriosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, and stroke. The potassium and magnesium work together to help decrease blood pressure. The iron content in green beans is twice as high as in spinach. Iron is integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism. To properly utilise iron the body requires copper, which is also ample in GB. GB help maintain your memory with thiamin. GB can help prevent Alzheimer's , colon cancer, asthma, arthritis, acne, ear infections and even colds and flu.
So next time you're grocery shopping grab some green beans or better yet this summer buy them locally from a fruit and veggie stand!!!
Also today I need to give you your weekly challenge!!!
- You choose…. cut alcohol, coffee or pop consumption in half this week.
- replace with
- water with lemon juice or any frozen fruit cubes
- hot water with ginger and honey
- green tea
Have a safe, happy and healthy week.
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Gotta love friends!!!!!!
Today's Quote......Of all the means to insure happiness throughout the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends
Epicurus
Just getting ready to entertain some long time friends. They are teachers that Bruce taught with for years and I worked with for a number of years as well. We don't see each other very often but when we get together we just start where we left off. It is so nice to have friends like that. Friends are people you have things in common with, who you feel comfortable with and, most important for me, you can have fun with. A friend doesn't have to be someone you spend time with all the time or feel you need to be contacting all the time. A real friend doesn't get offended if you don't see them often enough or have them over often enough. You need to feel really comfortable with them no matter where or what you are doing. Of course we all have those friends who we do see more of but long time friends are so important as well. Love sharing memories with old time friends.
Looking forward to a good time together tonight.
Epicurus
Just getting ready to entertain some long time friends. They are teachers that Bruce taught with for years and I worked with for a number of years as well. We don't see each other very often but when we get together we just start where we left off. It is so nice to have friends like that. Friends are people you have things in common with, who you feel comfortable with and, most important for me, you can have fun with. A friend doesn't have to be someone you spend time with all the time or feel you need to be contacting all the time. A real friend doesn't get offended if you don't see them often enough or have them over often enough. You need to feel really comfortable with them no matter where or what you are doing. Of course we all have those friends who we do see more of but long time friends are so important as well. Love sharing memories with old time friends.
Looking forward to a good time together tonight.
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Don't let life get too serious
Today's Quote.....When life starts feeling a bit too serious find someone you can giggle with.
Unknown
We have just returned from our golf Nine and Dine. We had a really good time and did lots of laughing. This is a much needed activity. There are a core group of people that attend every week and we have become friends. We have a lot of fun together. If you don't have enough people in your life that you can have fun with....find some. This is a very necessary activity to keep you healthy.
Monday, 7 July 2014
When I am old I will.................
Today's thought..............When I get old I'm not going to be sitting around knitting. I'm going to be clicking my Life Alert button to see how many hot fire fighters show up!!!!!
Unknown
Have you ever thought about what you want to be like when you getting older. People around me think they know what I'll be like. Years ago a friend of mine decided that she'd like to be in the same seniors residence as me. She mentioned this to her husband who promptly said, we'll have to attach a bungee cord to her rocking chair so when she's talking too much or too crazy we can put her out the window for a bit. Another time I mentioned to a co worker that I wasn't sure when I would stop dyeing my hair and let myself go grey. She said I would never do this but I would have bright colours in my hair until I die because that is just who I am.
All I know is I want to keep having as much fun as I am now. I don't want to sit and feel sorry for myself. I want to be a fun grandma...getting down on the floor and playing could be an issue but by crackey I want to be remember for having fun and laughing with them. Maybe I'll change my signature from laughingorangelady to laughinggrandma!!!!
Start preparing now.....Make sure you are keeping yourself in good health by eating well and exercising and stretching so that you can do the things you want to do. Decide you are going to just keep getting more kind, funny, loving, helpful etc. You need to have a purpose. I'm making my purpose, as it is now, to make sure I make someone laugh everyday. I want people to miss me because I was so darn fun to be with!!!!!
Don't wait though. As we know we never know how long we have so don't wait to start having a good time....start today and never stop!!!!!
Unknown
Have you ever thought about what you want to be like when you getting older. People around me think they know what I'll be like. Years ago a friend of mine decided that she'd like to be in the same seniors residence as me. She mentioned this to her husband who promptly said, we'll have to attach a bungee cord to her rocking chair so when she's talking too much or too crazy we can put her out the window for a bit. Another time I mentioned to a co worker that I wasn't sure when I would stop dyeing my hair and let myself go grey. She said I would never do this but I would have bright colours in my hair until I die because that is just who I am.
All I know is I want to keep having as much fun as I am now. I don't want to sit and feel sorry for myself. I want to be a fun grandma...getting down on the floor and playing could be an issue but by crackey I want to be remember for having fun and laughing with them. Maybe I'll change my signature from laughingorangelady to laughinggrandma!!!!
Start preparing now.....Make sure you are keeping yourself in good health by eating well and exercising and stretching so that you can do the things you want to do. Decide you are going to just keep getting more kind, funny, loving, helpful etc. You need to have a purpose. I'm making my purpose, as it is now, to make sure I make someone laugh everyday. I want people to miss me because I was so darn fun to be with!!!!!
Don't wait though. As we know we never know how long we have so don't wait to start having a good time....start today and never stop!!!!!
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Sunday's Challenge
Today's Quote.....Live without pretending
Love without depending
Listen without defending
Speak without offending
Unknown
So this week's challenge is to start a journal with stories from your past. Stories about you parents, grandparents, you as a child, your children when younger, special people in your life etc.
This gives you something to talk to your children and grandchildren friends and family about.
It is amazing once you start to think about one event how it recalls another event and so on. I would love to have something like that to read, now, about my parents or grandparents. Try to include pictures of some of the people you are referring to when possible.
Have fun with your memories!!!!
Saturday, 5 July 2014
The benefits of Blueberries and Cranberries...they protect your kidneys, heart, eyes and skin
Today's Quote.......Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit!!!!
Unknown
In other words always find something that you can laugh about. We have to lighten up these days, we need to let go of little things that irritate us and find the lighter side. Having a bad day at work???? Look around and there is probably something you can have a giggle about. It may be something placed in an odd spot, listen carefully at what others are saying they may say something that will lighten you up, if you hear someone else laughing it will bring a smile to your face, think of a silly thing that has happened to you in the past and have a giggle about it. This is ease the tension in your body.
Here is some fruits that you may want to throw in your shopping baskets this week
Blueberries and Cranberries
They are beneficial in fighting UTIs by blocking and prohibiting the growth of bacteria.Cranberry juice can clear up a bladder infection or UTI take 2 or 3 ounces of cranberry juice three to four times a day about 1/2 hour before meals and just before going to bed.
Blueberries can also stimulate anti-cancer activity, reduce heart disease risk, strengthen collagen, regulate blood sugar, improve night vision,
Easting cranberries during the winter can ward of colds and flu. They also reduce the occurrence of kidney stones. They help dilate the bronchial tubes during an asthma attack. They are beneficial to acne sufferers. They prevent acne causing bacteria from entering the skin, so breakouts are less frequent and less severe.
Gottas run. I'm off to my Reflexology course. Have a great day!!!
Unknown
In other words always find something that you can laugh about. We have to lighten up these days, we need to let go of little things that irritate us and find the lighter side. Having a bad day at work???? Look around and there is probably something you can have a giggle about. It may be something placed in an odd spot, listen carefully at what others are saying they may say something that will lighten you up, if you hear someone else laughing it will bring a smile to your face, think of a silly thing that has happened to you in the past and have a giggle about it. This is ease the tension in your body.
Here is some fruits that you may want to throw in your shopping baskets this week
Blueberries and Cranberries
They are beneficial in fighting UTIs by blocking and prohibiting the growth of bacteria.Cranberry juice can clear up a bladder infection or UTI take 2 or 3 ounces of cranberry juice three to four times a day about 1/2 hour before meals and just before going to bed.
Blueberries can also stimulate anti-cancer activity, reduce heart disease risk, strengthen collagen, regulate blood sugar, improve night vision,
Easting cranberries during the winter can ward of colds and flu. They also reduce the occurrence of kidney stones. They help dilate the bronchial tubes during an asthma attack. They are beneficial to acne sufferers. They prevent acne causing bacteria from entering the skin, so breakouts are less frequent and less severe.
Gottas run. I'm off to my Reflexology course. Have a great day!!!
Friday, 4 July 2014
Things really are good!!!!!
Today's Quote.....Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.
Marianne Williamson
Sometimes we have trouble recognizing how good things really are. If we are going through financial, health, relationship, work issues we feel that nothing is good. Stop and think about it folks we have it pretty good here. If one or two things aren't going good think about all the things that are going good.
This is another reason why it is a good idea to keep a gratitude journal and write down 1 thing every day that you are grateful for.
Things are going good for me in that I am taking another course tomorrow to continue with my education to enhance my business. I am grateful to have met Dr. Wen Shu Teng when I did as I am learning so much from her. Her counsel in Health is one of the reason I have started my business.
Marianne Williamson
Sometimes we have trouble recognizing how good things really are. If we are going through financial, health, relationship, work issues we feel that nothing is good. Stop and think about it folks we have it pretty good here. If one or two things aren't going good think about all the things that are going good.
This is another reason why it is a good idea to keep a gratitude journal and write down 1 thing every day that you are grateful for.
Things are going good for me in that I am taking another course tomorrow to continue with my education to enhance my business. I am grateful to have met Dr. Wen Shu Teng when I did as I am learning so much from her. Her counsel in Health is one of the reason I have started my business.
Love yourself first
Today's Quote....Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball
We often hear this..... you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else but what does this mean. Isn't it egotistical to love yourself. We've all met those people who tell you how wonderful they are. I always think don't tell me let me figure that out for myself. Personally I've always thought that people who build themselves up so much are trying to convince themselves not others.
So loving yourself isn't thinking how wonderful you are I think of it more as accepting who you are and being happy with yourself. Being able to be alone with yourself without needing others around all the time.
For myself I love being with others but I also like time that I can just curl away with a book and be with me. In past years I have always needed to be with others. I wasn't happy when alone. Looking back I realize that I wasn't happy with who I was or with my situation. Then I had years that I was on my own, as far as relationships were concerned, and I did a lot of growing. I started to know who I really was and not who I thought I was supposed to be.
As I got to know myself I began to accept who I was, yes I have made some changes over the years both physically and emotionally but that is because I wanted to. When I looked in the mirror and didn't like exactly what I saw I made some changes in lifestyle. Now I am in a relationship where I feel very loved and feel that my love for them is recognized and appreciated. I love when all our kids are around, I love when siblings are around,I love having friends around but I also love alone time and time with just Bruce and I.
I have a much different life now than I did in my past. I love my life now. I think it is due to loving who I am and having fun, in turn, this allows me to love and have fun with whoever I am with.
When you think about yourself if there are things about yourself that you don't like and can change them then do it. If it is something that you can't change on your own then decide how you are going to live with it. If you are still having issues you may want to seek professional help to get through the rough spots so you can move on.
Love yourself!!!!!
Lucille Ball
We often hear this..... you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else but what does this mean. Isn't it egotistical to love yourself. We've all met those people who tell you how wonderful they are. I always think don't tell me let me figure that out for myself. Personally I've always thought that people who build themselves up so much are trying to convince themselves not others.
So loving yourself isn't thinking how wonderful you are I think of it more as accepting who you are and being happy with yourself. Being able to be alone with yourself without needing others around all the time.
For myself I love being with others but I also like time that I can just curl away with a book and be with me. In past years I have always needed to be with others. I wasn't happy when alone. Looking back I realize that I wasn't happy with who I was or with my situation. Then I had years that I was on my own, as far as relationships were concerned, and I did a lot of growing. I started to know who I really was and not who I thought I was supposed to be.
As I got to know myself I began to accept who I was, yes I have made some changes over the years both physically and emotionally but that is because I wanted to. When I looked in the mirror and didn't like exactly what I saw I made some changes in lifestyle. Now I am in a relationship where I feel very loved and feel that my love for them is recognized and appreciated. I love when all our kids are around, I love when siblings are around,I love having friends around but I also love alone time and time with just Bruce and I.
I have a much different life now than I did in my past. I love my life now. I think it is due to loving who I am and having fun, in turn, this allows me to love and have fun with whoever I am with.
When you think about yourself if there are things about yourself that you don't like and can change them then do it. If it is something that you can't change on your own then decide how you are going to live with it. If you are still having issues you may want to seek professional help to get through the rough spots so you can move on.
Love yourself!!!!!
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