Spoil Me Wednesday: As Simple As Ice Cream

Early in the Spring season is when I normally send my reality on a two week vacation by tucking it in a closet somewhere, and I invite the insanity of indulging to come on in.  Ladies, I admit it, I don't know how to act when the weather starts warming up, and in my opinion there is no better friend to the Spring season than I.  The flowers blooming, birds chirping, colorful pieces when shopping, outdoor dinner dates and one of my f avs...desserts...in this case Ice Cream in particular.  I'm not an all year round ice cream eater; therefore, when my taste buds are awakened by the craving, I enjoy every spoon that much more.  Yes, Spring brings out the ice cream lover in me, and my ultimate is Hagan Dazs Butter Pecan- my opinion, HDBP can get you through almost anything.  For a moment forget about why you shouldn't, and think about how good it feels that you could.  

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The simplest things really make a diference in life. 

Not everything has to be complex, and not everyday has to be a marathon.

  My advice, slow down even if it's for an hour or so. 

Take time to enjoy the things that a lot of us normally take for granted.

 Have a  GREAT day!!!!

Manic Monday: The positive Side of My Morning Madness

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It’s funny, but I was thinking about some of the things I do in the morning that actual help motivate me to step out of the door on a positive note.  Monday is the most complex day of the week for me, because I suffer from what I like to call “simply don’t want the weekend to end syndrome” and the reality is Monday’s presence proves it’s over. So ladies, if you have any quirky rituals that help define your mornings, or play a role in controlling the madness….don’t feel out of place about it, we all have to do what we have to do.  

Here are a few of my Monday AM rituals to kick off the  start to my week:

1. My love of the snooze button…yes ladies I snooze, and snooze and snooze until finally I throw myself out of bed.  When all you have to do is hit snooze and VOILA silence, and on top of that it automatically comes back on again so you don't oversleep…all I can say is LOVE IT!
2. Finding comfort in the weather mans voice, yeah I know weird; the weather often dictates my mood, so weather on the 1’s with Jeff from News Channel 13 is a biggie
3. Singing in the shower…nothing wrong with channeling my inner Aretha…R.E.S.P.E.C.T  or whatever song that's in my mind, that can generate smiles or even laughs
4. Breakfast of champions (at least in my book) Raisin bran crunch cereal…does the job every time
5. Pancake wishes and six year old kisses….my son continuously tries to bribe me with hugs and kisses for pancakes, and I love it; I’m never too smooched out.
6. Music while we get dressed….my son loves to listen to “I’mma Be” by the Black Eyed Peas -it gives him that extra energy boost , and  in turn his energy drives me crazy which gives me a boost of adrenaline
7. Wouldn’t be a Monday if we weren’t running (literally) to my sons bus stop, wish I could say it was for workout purposes but nope…we’re just late

 Hope you all have a great Monday, and for those of you who have that love/hate thing going on with this weekday....hope you find focus and inspiration to make it through the day!

Enjoy!

The Significance of YOU

Living a life of fulfillment feels good, and it’s meant to. Here you are learning new things, meeting new people, challenging yourself to do things you never even thought you could do, or see places you never thought you would see.  Who knew life could feel so good? Waking up with a feeling of purpose, even if you have nothing planned at all.  Not only are you engulfed by feelings of happiness, you’re now feeling contentment. A satisfaction for life; a sense of joy that stems simply from the fact that you are here on this earth, alive, ready to witness another day.  Inspired by your hopes and dreams; motivated by your goals and potential.  You no longer feel the need to have someone reassure you of how awesome you are because you already know.  YOU are just as important as anyone else in this world, and what you want out of life matters.

 Sounds good huh ladies?  Well, all those things are initiated from the relationship you build with yourself.  I’ve heard it said many times, and I do believe it myself…. “Happiness comes from within.”  Love yourself, and others will love you the way you deserve to be loved, because anything less is unacceptable.  Ladies, I hope you all get a chance to get into something interesting this weekend, and may rest and relaxation be your foundation for the next two days.

Enjoy!

So You've Been There...Done That...Now Ready To Start Over...

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The best thing about a clean slate is the fact that there’s no limit as to how many times you can wipe it clean.  If you wake up one morning and realize that you no longer want to deal with the current circumstances of your life, then it’s time to think of a master plan.  There are so many fearful aspects that come along with a decision of this magnitude, but think of it this way, if the end result is for the betterment of your lifestyle and happiness than reassure yourself that you are on the right path.  Starting over is bitter sweet; bitter (in some cases) because of the life, the attachments and memories you’re attempting to leave behind, but sweet because of the motivation and inspiration that exhilarates you towards a chance at a fresh start.  No situation, in life, is too small to have an affect on you, or too big for you to come out of….it all starts with a choice.  There will be spectators in your life that will impose what they feel will be the best way for you to handle certain situations, but when it’s all said and done you are the architect of this project; therefore, sketch the design as you see fit.  If you have nothing else to cling on to for hope, just look in the mirror and search for the power to believe in your self.  Ladies, you are stronger than you think.  I firmly believe in the power of determination, because when you really think about it, the hardest choice was making the decision to start over…and you've already done that. 

This is the renovation of your life; stay encouraged for the best is yet to come.

Have a great day ladies!



Spoil Me Wednesday: Peace & Quiet With a Good Book



Anytime that I could sit back, take a deep breath and quietly enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with a book...I'm a happy camper.  There are times when you just have to allow your mind to relax, and escape the nosie that exists outside of your doors.  Today I'm spoiling myself simply by indulging in the fact that I don't have anything to do, and on that note I plan to enjoy a full lazy day.  Currently I am reading East of Eden, a novel by John Steinbeck, and I'm looking forward to getting a few chapters ahead before my little one gets home from school. 

Ladies, I hope that you are trying to find some pamper time for yourselves even if it's an hour to enjoy some peace and quiet.

Have a great one!