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December 8, 2012

Home Alone

Filed under: Home,Life — gardener @ 5:07 pm

I spent the day out shopping with my sis and when I got home- Marcel, mom and diddy were gone. They’d gone to a dinner, so that gave me a little time to myself to just take care of a few things that “I” wanted to do.

It has been good to be able to do that- to have a time out of all the hustle and bustle of vacation time and just relax and breathe. They are on their way home, so I didn’t have as much time as I would have liked, but at least I had some and hopefully they’re bringing me some dinner, because I’m hungry.

November 16, 2012

Counting Down

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Life — gardener @ 9:38 am

I’m counting down- to many things- Black Friday- Thanksgiving- Christmas- our trip home for the holidays. That’s last on the list- but certainly not the least thought of. In fact- it’s on the forefront of my mind as I’ve been packing and arranging the past days getting everything ready for the trip.

It’s going to be different this year- People I’ve enjoyed seeing in the past, I won’t see this trip- and in some ways I feel a tinge of sadness about it- but I know the importance of letting people walk away when they want to go. I am not one to look back, nor am I one to conform myself to be manipulated just to suit someone elses desire of what I should and shouldn’t be doing. I accept people for who they are- and if they can’t reciprocate- that’s A-OK with me!

This change is not a bad thing- it’s just a different thing. There are family members who I hoped to see and spend some time with that have passed away, but I know that things are as they are supposed to be- I embrace that and know that the time spent with everyone else will be extra sweet.

Counting down til lift-off and I can’t wait.

Blessings Abound

Filed under: Gratitude,Holidays,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 8:43 am

This has been a year of blessings for so many people that I know. My brother has started a new life and is happier than I’ve seen him in .. well, ever. He has a new home- complete with boston bedroom furniture and other gorgeous furnishings- plus good things are happening all around him.

I also feel blessed. My business is doing well, and I have many great plans for the new year, which will hopefully allow it to expand and grow even more. I don’t take any of it for granted- I’m grateful. Not just for the month of November- but every day.

What about you-What are you grateful for?

November 6, 2012

Time

Filed under: Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 6:38 am

 It has been a while since I shared a photo of Mister M. in this space- so I thought it was about time.

This was him earlier today and when I look at him- I can’t believe that he’s  7 years old.   SEVEN!  It seems like yesterday we were visiting him after his birth and picking him up to bring him home to live.    Now here we are- seven years later and I often wonder where the time has gone.

I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately-   Yesterday I celebrated my ten year anniversary in the place I now call home.   It’s been one of ups and downs- but a lot of learning and growing not only about myself, but about others.

Some of those life-lessons have been painful, but after walking through them- I have come out on the otherside with something valuable to apply to my life and to help me in this journey along the way.    I’ve  felt alone here at certain times throughout that ten years- but now I’m surrounded by a wonderful group of people that I adore and who I’m happy to have as a part of my inner circle and to call my family.

Along this ten year journey- I’ve learned so much and in that process it has meant letting go-   and learning that when I hold on to something that I should be letting go of- it keeps other doors from opening and other blessings from happening within my life.

It reminds me of something I heard T.D. Jakes say in a sermon recently-  “When people walk away from you- let them go.”    I’ve embraced that- and have done some walking myself.    And you know what?   It hasn’t been without pain, but there is always a rainbow after the rain.

October 20, 2012

Listening to my Body

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 4:30 am

The past week or so, I’ve noticed that my head is swimming with a gazillion thoughts. I have a lot going on and happening around me- and I felt when I stopped being able to focus on any one thing for any particular amount of time- that it was time to take a step back and just think of me. So- for the past couple of days-that’s exactly what I’ve done.

For a while, I considered taking sleeping aids- but read some ambien reviews and decided against it. I knew that my lack of sleep was coming from too many thoughts- and I just needed to forget about some things for a while.

Last night I slept better than I’ve slept in weeks- a sure sign that I really needed this break. Our bodies will tell us when we aren’t doing what we should be- and it’s up to us to listen.

October 17, 2012

Sounds of Silence

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 7:22 am

Do you remember that song from the 70’s- the Sounds of Silence? That is the theme song for my day today. Marcel is working until ten this evening, which has afforded me the opportunity to get some things done around here- plus it has also afforded me some quiet time with none other than me, myself and I, something I definitely needed.

I was thinking the other day about how I stay ‘so’ plugged-in all the time that it is no wonder that my mind is constantly spinning- sometimes as though it’s out of control. I don’t really know how to explain it other than to say that my head always seems ‘full’ of some thought, idea or ‘thing’- but it’s a sure sign that I need to unplug totally for a couple of days and empty the thoughts- enjoying the silence.

I’ve been reading a lot about planning and goal making- and the importance of being able to visualize instead of just having things floating around in your head. (I tend to do this) So, I’m making a bigger effort to schedule everything and I do mean everything. It’s going to be a hard one for me, but I know it’s necessary, as the scheduling in my mind isn’t working as well as I’d like- because it’s too easy to get distracted and off the path.

Since I know that when something isn’t working exactly as we would like- we have the power to change it- I’m going to do just that! I really like being a ‘go with the flow’ kind of girl- but I’m realizing that it just can’t work in all aspects of life. That’s what life is about though- living and learning. I’m always finding something new to learn- and this is another good lesson to apply to my life.

What good life lessons have you learned lately?

October 12, 2012

Winding Down

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Life,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 2:23 pm

It has been a busy week and we are tapping on the heels of a busy weekend with Marcel’s birthday celebration this weekend.

Once it has passed, I plan to actually unplug for a few days, with the exception of Pinterest and a few other little things.

Is everyone a member? If you aren’t you are missing out. I find the best ideas there for baking and cooking, but also things like making classroom furniture look more hip and trendy, plus making the most amazing things out of what others would consider trash.

I’m getting some ideas for Christmas projects started. I can’t wait!!

October 7, 2012

ME Day

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 8:04 am

It seems like forever since I’ve written here- but truth is- I have just been out enjoying life and spending my time doing other things. This time of the year- when the weather is gorgeous like today- I just find myself itching to be out and about. I did promise myself though, that I would take today and rest- just spend the day doing exactly what I wanted to do- when I wanted to do it, so here I sit- basking in the sunshine and tapping out a few words on the computer.

I’ve caught up with most of my emails- worked on some business goals for next year- and even done a tiny bit of work (key word tiny)- Dinner tonight is leftover soup, so I don’t have to cook- and truth is- I’m still in my PJ’s- it’s one of those kind of days- Perfect and blissful.

Motherhood

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 6:05 am

I think one of the coolest (and sometimes not) things about Facebook, aside from the fact that it’s easy to keep up with what’s happening with some of your favorite people- all in one space, is the fact that you can also get great news early on- (provided people share it) when it’s regarding people you don’t get to see often.

I’ve read about several friends back home who are expecting little ones and so excited for them. I am even planning a couple of surprise showers- and maybe even offer a few suggestions for duematernity.com for maternity dresses. A new life is such a wonderful blessing and I know all the girls will make amazing mothers.

September 17, 2012

Lazy Monday

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 10:56 am

Today has been one of those Monday’s that if I was a director in a movie- I would say “CUT” and start over. It hasn’t been a horrible day by any stretch of the imagination, but one of those where I would really like to just have a remake.

I was actually feeling a little struggle of guilt when I couldn’t seem to find any energy today- not even in three cups of coffee and a cup of green/mint tea, so I set about doing a few things around the house. It seemed when I did that one little disaster after another happened, and a sure sign that I should listen to my body and just ‘veg’ today. So, by most standards that’s what I did.

I did manage to get some cooking done for a food challenge, plus I made some candied pumpkin seeds- did some cleaning, and some writing. I’m definitely going to start taking those little cues and just do what my body says and not feel guilty about it. Tomorrow is a new day.. Right now- I’m going to put away my candied pumpkin seeds now that they’re cooled and plan to relax and watch a few of my favorite Monday night Television shows.

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