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.
Thursday, 10 July 2014
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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