Saturday, February 25, 2012
Okay, need to focus....
In regards to my previous post....I am NOT awake, lol...I looked at the title and realized the mistake I made on the title of the post.....it is almost MARCH!! Not February....proceed with your day.....
January....Almost over already!!! Yikes!
Well, another month is nearly over......
Have I accomplished anything this month? The truthful answer.....not really....:-(....
I have however completed, or come close to completing lists of things that I need to do!
*WRITE!!! I have written on and off over the month of January, but not as much as I would've liked.....Starting today, even though the month isn't over, focus on writing a little bit EVERY DAY! Even if it is just a paragraph! I won't get published if I don't write!
*Exercise-made my workout plan, and I will stick with it!
*Genealogy-On this subject, I did make some great breakthroughs this month which makes me really happy!! Now I need to get that information inputed to the tree and clean up all of my notes...I have too many little notes on little pieces of paper!
*Focus on ME! I spend so much time taking care of others and not always take enough time to focus on myself! I think too many of us have a bad habit of this! While we can still take care of others, we also need to focus on ourselves! Take the time to breath, take the time to enjoy, and take time for yourself!!!!
Here is a quote that I've come across in the past week and LOVE it!
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Take the time to enjoy the day and life!
Hugs,
Michelle.....aspiring writer and forever reader..............
Have I accomplished anything this month? The truthful answer.....not really....:-(....
I have however completed, or come close to completing lists of things that I need to do!
*WRITE!!! I have written on and off over the month of January, but not as much as I would've liked.....Starting today, even though the month isn't over, focus on writing a little bit EVERY DAY! Even if it is just a paragraph! I won't get published if I don't write!
*Exercise-made my workout plan, and I will stick with it!
*Genealogy-On this subject, I did make some great breakthroughs this month which makes me really happy!! Now I need to get that information inputed to the tree and clean up all of my notes...I have too many little notes on little pieces of paper!
*Focus on ME! I spend so much time taking care of others and not always take enough time to focus on myself! I think too many of us have a bad habit of this! While we can still take care of others, we also need to focus on ourselves! Take the time to breath, take the time to enjoy, and take time for yourself!!!!
Here is a quote that I've come across in the past week and LOVE it!
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hugs,
Michelle.....aspiring writer and forever reader..............
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Pondering.....
As we are now two weeks into this new year of 2012....I have so many thoughts that I am pondering.....wondering what this new year will bring. Yes, I've posted my 2012 goals....I look at them every day and wonder if I will accomplish them....
I have been very inspired to write lately, and I know I NEED to write....if I don't write, I won't get published....at times it seems like a very daunting task and other days, it seems like a piece of cake...I wish that I didn't worry about so many other things...I know I can lose myself in my writing as that is truly what I aspire to do....
I think of all of the things I wish to happen in this year. One wish that I know will come true is the completion of our bankruptcy...it has been a long arduant task, but I am very proud that we did it. It saved our house...probably saved our sanity, if it didn't at some times.....finishing that will let me heave one big sigh of relief.....
Back to the writing...I have decided to focus on two manuscripts this year...and of course I know I will probably have a million and one more ideas that pop up in my little pea brain...they usually do...those I will tuck away for the future.....
One thing that I've learned over the past few years is that you can't always control things....yes, you can have control over your future, your dreams and your wishes....but take each day as it comes....don't stress over things that you TRULY do not have control over....
Until next time....
I have been very inspired to write lately, and I know I NEED to write....if I don't write, I won't get published....at times it seems like a very daunting task and other days, it seems like a piece of cake...I wish that I didn't worry about so many other things...I know I can lose myself in my writing as that is truly what I aspire to do....
I think of all of the things I wish to happen in this year. One wish that I know will come true is the completion of our bankruptcy...it has been a long arduant task, but I am very proud that we did it. It saved our house...probably saved our sanity, if it didn't at some times.....finishing that will let me heave one big sigh of relief.....
Back to the writing...I have decided to focus on two manuscripts this year...and of course I know I will probably have a million and one more ideas that pop up in my little pea brain...they usually do...those I will tuck away for the future.....
One thing that I've learned over the past few years is that you can't always control things....yes, you can have control over your future, your dreams and your wishes....but take each day as it comes....don't stress over things that you TRULY do not have control over....
Until next time....
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Okay, I do this every year! LOL! But this year I PLAN on sticking with my 2012 goals!!!
My 2012 goals, not resolutions..;-)
*Be more healthy and lose some weight.
*Write every day and get at least one WIP (work in progress) finished.
*Keep my house cleaner (I can dream can't I?)
*Stay connected with family and friends and not always through Facebook or email. ;-)
*Make some more dents in my genealogy research.
*Find a better paying job.
What are your plans for the new year?
My 2012 goals, not resolutions..;-)
*Be more healthy and lose some weight.
*Write every day and get at least one WIP (work in progress) finished.
*Keep my house cleaner (I can dream can't I?)
*Stay connected with family and friends and not always through Facebook or email. ;-)
*Make some more dents in my genealogy research.
*Find a better paying job.
What are your plans for the new year?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Promise!!!
As you can see, I have not updated in a very loooooooooooooong time and for that I do apologize....Sucks though when you are without internet at home!
Hope that everyone has had a great year as this one is now drawing to a close. It amazes me how fast time does fly!!!
I am still working on my writing. Slow but sure. Rome wasn't built in a day people! But i do promise to try to update here more often!
Happy holidays, no matter what you celebrate!
Hugs,
Michelle
Hope that everyone has had a great year as this one is now drawing to a close. It amazes me how fast time does fly!!!
I am still working on my writing. Slow but sure. Rome wasn't built in a day people! But i do promise to try to update here more often!
Happy holidays, no matter what you celebrate!
Hugs,
Michelle
Friday, January 15, 2010
Handbook For 2010
I'm going to pass this along as it ties into my 2010 'to do list'. My step dad sent this to me and I think it is also a good thing to follow!
Handbook For 2010
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8.. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does...
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
Handbook For 2010
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8.. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does...
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Another New Year.....
Well, here it is...another New Year....
When a person thinks of New Year's, most think about the parties, the toasting, and of course, the resolutions. Well, not for me this year! I am NOT making any resolutions. I am making a to do list. To me, a to do list is more of things that I NEED to get accomplished. A resolution is something that you think you will work on, but a lot of times don't accomplish it.
I thought long and hard about my to do list. It is not an easy thing to do. But here is the list that I came up with! Not in any particular order! LOL!
*Believe in myself and the dreams I hope to accomplish
*Be healthy
*Lose 75 pounds, while staying healthy
*Write something EVERYDAY (starting today! LOL)
*Try to get 1-2 manuscripts finished
*Stay in touch with friends, no matter how far away they are!
*Continue pushing forward with my genealogy research
*Organize the many pictures I have in boxes and get them into albums
*Work on my scrapbooks
*Be a better person
*Believe in myself and the dreams I hope to acomplish
I put the first one on twice because I believe that is something that we can all strive to do!!!!
So as I sit here, thinking back over the past year. Thinking about the good and bad things. I pray, I hope that 2010 will be better. Not only financially for everyone, but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Better not only your financial situation, but your heart situation as well. Believe in yourself. Strive to make yourself a better person. Even if only in small ways. Tell those close to you how much you love them and care about them. They could be having the crappiest day in the world, and a phone call, a card could help to make their week!!!
Believe in yourself and make yourself happy. A very good friend of mine has told me that we are so busy taking care of others, we very rarely take the time to take care of ourselves. Make sure you do that!!!
Hugs,
Michelle
When a person thinks of New Year's, most think about the parties, the toasting, and of course, the resolutions. Well, not for me this year! I am NOT making any resolutions. I am making a to do list. To me, a to do list is more of things that I NEED to get accomplished. A resolution is something that you think you will work on, but a lot of times don't accomplish it.
I thought long and hard about my to do list. It is not an easy thing to do. But here is the list that I came up with! Not in any particular order! LOL!
*Believe in myself and the dreams I hope to accomplish
*Be healthy
*Lose 75 pounds, while staying healthy
*Write something EVERYDAY (starting today! LOL)
*Try to get 1-2 manuscripts finished
*Stay in touch with friends, no matter how far away they are!
*Continue pushing forward with my genealogy research
*Organize the many pictures I have in boxes and get them into albums
*Work on my scrapbooks
*Be a better person
*Believe in myself and the dreams I hope to acomplish
I put the first one on twice because I believe that is something that we can all strive to do!!!!
So as I sit here, thinking back over the past year. Thinking about the good and bad things. I pray, I hope that 2010 will be better. Not only financially for everyone, but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Better not only your financial situation, but your heart situation as well. Believe in yourself. Strive to make yourself a better person. Even if only in small ways. Tell those close to you how much you love them and care about them. They could be having the crappiest day in the world, and a phone call, a card could help to make their week!!!
Believe in yourself and make yourself happy. A very good friend of mine has told me that we are so busy taking care of others, we very rarely take the time to take care of ourselves. Make sure you do that!!!
Hugs,
Michelle
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