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July 31, 2014

Choices and Consequences

Filed under: Life,Women — gardener @ 11:09 am

I’ve been thinking quite a bit lately about choices- and how when we make them, we don’t always take the time to consider the consequences. A while back I watched a TED talk about ‘unintentional consequences’- which is what happens when we make choices without thinking about the potential long-term consequence.

It has happened throughout history with so many instances, and it continues to happen today. Have you ever thought about your own unintentional consequences based on choices you’ve made? Meaning- that you chose x- and while it may have given you the result that you had wished for in the short term, when it came to the longer term- it started a domino effect that changed many other things, which weren’t necessarily what you would have wanted for yourself. Then again, sometimes the unintentional consequence turns out to be far greater than we ever imagined.

I’d love to hear your thoughts of those unintentional consequences in your own life.

Plans and Growth

Filed under: Life,Women — gardener @ 11:04 am

I’ve been doing some planning as to what changes I would like to make within my little company in the coming months and year. Rather than doing my taxes myself, I’ve hired an accountant to take care of everything. Someone like russalleninc.com who can give me the answers I need, and yet also make my life a little easier by taking care of something that I really don’t know all the ins and outs of.

I’ve learned that I don’t have to do everything myself- that finding the right people and delegating those tasks, not only makes my life easier, but it also frees up time for me to focus on other things that will help my business continue to grow.

July 22, 2014

Gratitude

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 11:17 am

I share my daily gratitude’s on Facebook, but I don’t always think to share them here, but today I’m doing just that.

If you want to exponentially change your life- take the time to notice a few things in your life daily that you’re grateful for. It doesn’t mean that your life will be perfect, but what it does mean is that with a changed perspective, life can change. So without further adieu: Today’s bits of gratitude.

1- Sunny days with a cool breeze.

2- Time spent with friends.

3- Fresh nectarines.

4- The importance of contrast.

5- Late birthday celebrations.

Birthdays and Beyond

Filed under: Food for Thought,Life,Things I Love — gardener @ 11:12 am

My 47th birthday came and went. You know what I felt? LOVE. Granted, I feel love every-single-day, but for some reason, this year I really felt it to a greater degree.

Marcel surprised me with a wonderful dinner at a restaurant we haven’t been to in several years. It’s situated right on the lake, and the weather was perfect, which allowed for us to eat outside on the terrace.

I asked Marcel not to give me a gift- since it’s our year to go for vacation, and truth is- I don’t have anything I ‘need’. I was happy that he actually listened, and that dinner and the huge bouquet of sunflowers he gave me at midnight to start my birthday were gift enough. We were together, we were happy and healthy- what else could a girl want?

Today I spent the afternoon with two good friends- in a late birthday celebration. I hadn’t seen either of them in quite some time, so it was great to be able to catch up and just enjoy their company.

I’m grateful for the people in my life- and also knowing that there is nothing but more blessings coming my way in this new year of my life.

July 10, 2014

Quiet Evenings

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 2:11 pm

Marcel is working this evening- so that means after a busy day- that I actually have the evening to myself. I know- some people think it’s horrible to actually relish in the alone time- but truth is- I need it. Without it- I would probably be impossible to live with.

Since Marcel hasn’t been doing great- the doctors actually have him working half days now- so he’ll be home at 2 a.m.- long after I’m in bed (or that’s the plan, anyway). I spend some time working outside today- after doing my ‘paid’ job- so I’m ready to take a cool bath and curl up with some mindless television.

First- I’ll give mom a call. I talk to them daily- and I wouldn’t have it any other way. There will come a day when that luxury isn’t available, but for now, I’m cherishing every moment.

It’s Beginning to Look….

Filed under: Holidays,Seasons,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 2:06 pm

Someone posted on Facebook earlier today exactly how many days it was until Christmas. I found myself groaning a little, not so much because Christmas isn’t ‘that’ far away, but because people are starting to post x days til Christmas. With that being said- I will admit that I’ve already started thinking about Christmas and have opened my passworded gift app- and started adding gift ideas, links on where to pick up things- and prices. It’s the best app ever for gift buying. It keeps everything all tied up in a neat little bow, which I love.

Marcel has expressed wanting a pair of the new beats, and while I personally think the pair he has is perfectly fine, I know that it’s one of those little things that would make him happy. He is constantly listening to music with his current pair, and I know an updated version would sound even better. So- it’s on the list. Along with a new pair of shoes- and the Abercrombie training pants he’s been eyeing for a few months now. That’s all so far- but I know the list will expand as the days pass and inspiration strikes.

The Garden of Life

Filed under: Food for Thought — gardener @ 2:02 pm

Life has been buzzing along here at a great rate of speed. There have been so many great things happening, that often- I don’t take the time to turn on the computer and pound it all out on the keyboard to post here (although, I definitely should). I reminded myself a little earlier that I ‘do’ indeed have a WordPress app, and that I should probably be using it- as it would make life much easier to type out a few words and share a few thoughts, for the times that I don’t get on the computer. I’ll just have to remember that.

Work has been really good- and continues to get better. I’m grateful beyond measure, and I find myself feeling inspired. So much has happened, and through all the struggles we’ve dealt with over the last year and a half- there have been so many wonderful lessons- and I’m filled with joy- abundant joy- Does it mean life is perfect? Nah- that is a word that shouldn’t be in the dictionary- but this life is ours- it’s fantastic, including the struggles along the way- they serve to teach, and I’m always a willing vessel to learn. After all- that’s what we are here for.

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