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March 4, 2009 In Uncategorized

Broke As A Joke?

Yup. A lot of us are these days. The good thing is that cash isn’t the only way to make things work. It seems as if it’s recession this and economic crunch/demise/disaster that. Enough already! Lets be proactive and beat this thing. 

*The obvious one, Craigslist. Ads/postings are up 100% recently. Perfect! Get rid of that junk you don’t really use or need anyway and posting is FREE! Take the loot you make pay it straight to that high interest credit card. You’ll have a clean house and some extra bills paid. 
*Think about bartering. Maybe your hairstylist has talked and talked about getting in shape and you’re a personal trainer. Offer a session for a cut and color. Your neighbor is a contractor? Perhaps he’s willing to fix your back porch if you offer 5 nights of your babysitting services over the next few months. Then he can take his wife out on a few “dates.”
*Ask a friendly favor or volunteer yourself for one. Who would have thunk it? Just like the good ol’ days. Here’s a fantastic resource you can use.
Heck, maybe while your helping that sweet little old lady down the street plant her spring flowers, or dropping off that old washing machine you don’t need to the single mom- you’ll end up making a new friend or meeting the man/woman of your dreams.
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March 4, 2009 In Uncategorized

No Simple Nut

Companies seem to be doing more good than ever these days. I guess it’s the sign of the times. If that’s the case I am thinking these “times” should have happened eons ago. 

What’s your true north? These people share theirs here. 
Someone just told me; “I got off my own ass and started writing my book, your energy and desire fired me up.”
Even though I try my best to live my true north everyday, admittedly, I often wonder if what I do and preach will actually end up really helping someone. (Hey, lets face it- not everyday is easy and yes, sometimes things are discouraging even when you do have a positive attitude!) But there you have it. Now this person is going to write that book they have been talking about writing for years just because I am writing this blog and somehow it gave him that last little push?
Wow. Now that, is what I am working for. Thank you. Yay! Dr. Seuss was right!
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March 3, 2009 In Uncategorized

Just Another Manic Monday

It’s winter. It’s freezing, it’s Monday. Yuck.

If you are having a case of the Monday’s, I’ve got something to break you out of the funk. Bonus if you spin around in circles and jump up and down. When you look and sound like a complete lunatic, you can laugh at yourself and get other people to laugh at you. It is fun. Chant the following:
I said a boom-chicka-boom
I said a boom-chicka-boom
I said a boom-chicka-rocka-chicka-rocka-chicka-boom.
I said a boom-like-chicka-like-boom
I said a boom-like-chick-a-like-rock-a-like-chick-a-like-rock-a-like-chick-a-boom.
I said a boom-chicka-boom
I said a boom-chicka-rocka-chicka OOH OOH OOH!
I know. ridiculous. Totally ridiculous. 
If that doesn’t work? Eat some chocolate. Lots of it. That never fails. 
Don’t forget- spring is about to spring! 
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March 2, 2009 In Uncategorized

March Madness

No, not basketball. A tournament for yourself.

I picked up a little 30 day project for myself tonight. New month, new thing to learn. Now I challenge you to do the same. Teach yourself something for the next 30 days. Pick one thing and do it every single day. It can be for one minute, an hour, or three. Just make sure you commit to it every day no matter what. Maybe try to choose something you have perhaps felt the need to do for a while, or a something you’ve always wanted to improve. I’d love to hear what you choose.
Game on.
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March 1, 2009 In Uncategorized

Little Red Wagon

I recently read about the Inspiration Cafe’ and had to share. 20 years later, look at all the good one person was able to start. Do we need many more examples that one person can make huge things happen? 

Whatever project or thing you might be thinking about doing- DO IT. That nagging thing that never seems to get out of your head you’ve always wanted to do? The one you think would just be so terrific if you could just figure out a way to start? Just start. If your heart is there, it will work. Especially if it benefits someone else. You will most definitely be the one who ends up reaping those benefits in the end. 
Grab your little red wagon and start putting one foot in front of the other. I know, it is not easy. Trust me. But every step after that first one really does get easier.
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February 27, 2009 In Uncategorized

Message In A Bottle

Or postcard, or journal. 

If you haven’t heard of PostSecrets by now, you might be living under a rock. (It’s OK- life gets hectic and it’s sometimes necessary to live under a rock.) There have been books made and millions of postcards sent to contribute to this project. You can’t not feel humbled, lucky, sad, excited, sketched-out, shocked, thankful and just about every other emotion after perusing the plethora of submissions. It is really mind-blowing. I guarantee you’ll find yourself muttering “Wow. Holy crap.”

Here’s a similar little project of sorts going on at a beach in NC. I’m looking forward to visiting this spot very soon. I am sure it will prove to be equally as eye-opening and interesting.
Hmm. Funny how we are all internal and closed off about so many things in life but given a forum such as these to be anonymous and let it all out, the flood gates blow open. At least it’s a start. Now if we could all push ourselves one step further. We might just be able to help and understand each other better.
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February 27, 2009 In Uncategorized

Aha!

Here is something smart, inspiring and gives us all another way to see that everyone has a story. Interesting to see how people find their paths.

I don’t always find poignant or creative ways when I write to express how great I think things like the aha moment are. I wish you could all see or hear me giggling, clapping like a 2 year old and just being totally thrilled at all the cool stuff out there I find. I hope you’re able to feel my excitement in these posts and they help you to think about things harder, try things more, and love things better. 
This is such a treat for me. Hope it is for you too. 
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