Monday Motivation

In light of the new year and numerous resolutions, I'd like to take today to motivate you to rest. Just be. And reset. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the busy that we forget to be in the here and now and take some time for ourselves. Which isn't helping anyone in the end. So take a moment, an afternoon, an evening, or a whole day to stay in your jammies, take off your make up and keep it off, and cuddle with those you love, or just you.

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Our Time

An observation by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. 

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

-George Carlin

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Sunday Sermon

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Make time.

Sunday Sermon

As usual, my mom has shown me something that I have to share. This little girl is something else. So inspiring. And the films this organization puts together are amazing. I highly recommend taking 5 minutes to watch some of them, or take the 22 day challenge and have a film sent to you daily. Also, the Robertsons are coming up. Amazing.

http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/bailee-madison/

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This link will direct to a page of amazing posts by Danielle Butler. This picture of a daily devotional is from this post. And this post I needed to hear.
While my previous post regarding a new chapter of my life was regarding my new career, we must not forget that a career is a career and provides a paycheck, not a life.
We cannot get caught up in the money. It's what we do with the time we are not at work that matters more.
Unexpected costs should not derail our lives. They are a part of life and should be expected.
Money provides a living, not a life. Sure, it helps us do and have things that we want. But in moderation. Shopping, for example, should be more about the company you are doing it with than what items you are bringing home. Even if the clothes are for a new job. :)
These are things I know and have been taught but needed reminded of over the weekend.

Trust in the Next Chapter.

Today ends a five year chapter in my life. It has been one of the most rewarding learning experiences thus far. While there are many things I will not miss, there are those (including friends that I have made along the way) that I will miss dearly. But there comes a time in life when things like where you work and what you do with the majority of your week needs to change. That time has come, at the prefect time and I have been blessed with an opportunity that I feel will be a beneficial change for me and my family for years to come. So as one chapter ends, I am beyond excited and thankful to God for the next chapter to begin.

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Keep praying. Keep the faith. God will take you exactly where you need to be, exactly when it is right. To the day. Trust me. And Him.

Closet Cleaning

I love, love, love this broad. She has amazing make up tutorials, great taste in clothing as well as home decor, and her personality is darling. So while browsing her blog today, I was thrilled to see her video regarding getting rid of the old, torn, tight (or loose) fitting and making room for the new. I love her mantra; if it doesn't make you feel good, get rid of it. And I can attest to the fact that cleaning out your closet feels amazing. With an upcoming day of shopping planned with a good friend (who is like a personal shopper-I adore her advice and great taste), I need to polish off my last clean out and this post was great inspiration to do just that. Hope y'all love it (and her) as much as I do!


TiffanyD: Let's Clean Out My Closet! Organization and De-Clu...:

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Sleeping Puppy

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This istantly reminded me of my parents. I can just see their future puppy sleeping peacefully in one of their leather chairs.
Perfect.

October.

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Monday Motivation

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Dog with Shades.

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I really wish Duke would let me do this.
But he won't.

Think Less.

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As I'm grinding my teeth through this three day long headache, I saw this and took it to heart. The boyfriends brother is getting married this weekend and we are privileged enough to be in the wedding party. Which comes with a lot of things to do to prepare. It's crunch time and all I can seem to do is run through everything, over and over and over again. Too much thinking. Instead, I should focus on a wonderful addition to this crazy family and looking forward to watching these two amazing people build a life together. I'm truly so happy for the both of them and am so excited to be a part of the big day (weekend).

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Boyfriend Jeans

So in my quest to get in better shape, a couple of things have happened. I now weigh two pounds more than I did in high school (!) and I've found myself with newer pairs of pants that just don't fit anymore. Like I could take in a couple of inches kind of too big. My latest gripe has been about my work pants which are khakis, in a tall size, special ordered from Old Navy. So when I came across a tutorial on Pinterest (of course), I thought, perfect! But that I'd better try it out on something other than my only current pair of work pants. So I've decided to make my own pair of boyfriend jeans out of an older pair of jeans that are a size 11 (I'm a size 4-6 now).
Here's my inspiration! Wish me luck!

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Tin Cans

My mom gave me one of these with flowers in it a while ago and I just adore the way they look, with all sorts of things in them but especially a pop of colorful flowers. I currently have my can sitting on my nightstand boasting a vibrant red bouquet (of fake ones). Aren't they just the cutest? And so easy to get! Just save that can of green beans and bam! You've got a darling way to serve a mutitude of decor and storage purposes.

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