new pasta recipesJane Austen mysteriesmagic cookie bars#spiritjunkienews that Kris Carr is working on a new book; a cookbookfinding new coffee shops such as Hi Hat in Kansas City and getting the Almond Joy hot chocolate, so good!Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factorytaking myself out to the moviesTwilight Breaking Dawn Part 1rediscovering artwork that was in storage finally taking care of some clutter issuesdouble chocolate chip muffinsbeing able to have Thanksgiving dinner with both my parents at the same time learning Gabby Bernstein is working on a new book about being a Loveatarian pinterest detox baths lavender essential oilscat naps on the sofathe new show "Once Upon a Time"watching Christmas movies on Hallmark listening to the new She&Him holiday albumgreen smoothies
I am loving my freedom! Getting out, doing some driving, going to coffee shops, bookstores, even appointments. I am also grateful that I now can park in the handicap spot; just makes it easier.
I am grateful to Caroline, my gorgeous colonics practitioner , mentor and spirit guide for gifting me with four colonic sessions. This is a powerful gift and I couldn't be happier.
I am loving all the Spirit Junkie excitement this week and can't wait to post about Gabby's wonderful new book.
Loving listening to Tori Amos, especially her early work. New album on Tuesday!
I am grateful and loving my amazing ladies nights! We had a fantastic time at Accurso's last weekend.
Enjoyed the new show "Ringer" with Sarah Michelle Gellar. It's going to be suspenseful!
While the cooler weather seems to have sprung up very quickly, I love the idea of hot chocolate, baked potato soup (already made one batch!) chili, scarves, the changing leaves, and all the beauty of fall.
She & Him are releasing a Christmas Album. Here's the track list: The Christmas Waltz, Christmas Day, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Christmas Wish, Sleigh Ride, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Silver Bells, Baby It's Cold Outside, Blue Christmas, Little Saint Nick, and The Christmas Song. Love it!!
I'm grateful to have a girls outing at Coffee Girls with my new friend Andrea. Green Juice, breakfast burrito, great conversation, great times.
I am grateful for my body healing; loving that my tumors are shrinking and I've lost nearly half of my water weight. It won't be long before I'll have my body back, and hello new shoes and fall clothes!
I LOVE these shoes and can't wait to add to my collection. They will be awesome for Universal Studios!
I love that Ryan Adams has a new CD coming out next month! Gold and Love is Hell are still great listens. Such an incredible artist.
I'm loving reading "Laugh Your Way to Grace" by Susan Sparks
I love my new journal! I'm excited about journaling again.
I cannot express how grateful I am to be home from the hospital. It's a beautiful thing to be in your own space. I've had some amazing helpers bring me food, play with Triton, and just send the most loving notes. My Mom has been incredible, even when I get cranky with her, keeping things clean, taking me places, etc. So how am I doing? Here are a few little tidbits:
I did gain 7lbs in this last week since leaving the hospital, so we up'd my meds and I've started to lose that again. I can definitely tell it's working. Don't fret if we go out and I disappear for awhile; I didn't get lost in the bathroom, I'm just peeing like the Energizer Bunny....it just keeps going and going and going....
The tumors in my armpits appear to be smaller, so yipee for that!
I went to Trader Joes on my own today; drove myself, parked, walked the entire store on my own, carries the bags to my car, into the house, and unloaded all on my own. This is HUGE. I NEVER would have been able to do that a week ago. I'm getting stronger, walking better and have more energy
I'm still sleeping bizarrely. I sleep in the late afternoon/evening, then get up, and sometimes am up for hours in the night, and then sleep some more. I think I'm still screwed up from being in the hospital.
I've been going visualization exercises to get my body to function properly. I already know this helped dissipate the tumor in m lung pressing on my trachea because I haven't felt it in months. I have no doubt I can use this to heal the rest of my body.
I am going three times a week to do the MOPA machine, which sends electronic pulses through your body, killing microbes, which then kills cancer cells. I'm going to say this is contributing to my improved health.
My Cancer Protocols have changed some. I dropped the Budwig Diet, am focusing on the Cellect and working on creative ways to eat it. We just started doing some juicing, I'm doing the B17 (cancer killing vitamin) and several supplements for the heart including Niacin.
I haven't been doing the Vibe machine because stairs are still an issue, but we are looking to move it and that should help. I heard a few stories recently of people who shrank tumors within weeks by doing this, so I'm getting on it!
Overall I am improving and looking forward to going to the Harry Potter theme park at the end of October! I KNOW I will be healed to the point that I will be able to fully appreciate the experience.
I want to take a moment to address something. I received an email (which I will respond to soon!) that suggested I had made a mistake going holistic and that I needed to give it up and go for the chemo to save myself. While I appreciate that this person is concerned for my welfare, I still believe that using chemicals to "heal" is a poor idea. I choose to address this because I think that she is not alone in wondering why I don't just do chemo. A few things a) At this particular moment my heart is not strong enough for treatment, we'd need to wait to build it up b) I have never been told that I could be "cured" by chemo, that is it a life extension, and likely cancer would return and I would have to go through this process, maybe several times c) I've seen what it does to people, and I'm not a fan d) My main issue with western medicine is that the doctors don't encourage you to make any life changes when diagnosed with cancer, in fact, they spend a lot of time making sure nothing has to change. Cancer came for a reason, and by not changing any aspect of my life, even if the chemo eliminate the tumors, there is a reason people always get them back. By doing things holistically I'm not only protecting my body long term from chemicals and not experiencing the harsh side effects of the drugs, but if forces me to change my lifestyle. I've had to improve my diet, face my fears, get in touch with my emotions, and I've learned how to be happy and am on the way to becoming truly joyful. I do not believe this would have happened if I had chosen the other path. For those concerned about stats, just because you don't hear about people healing themselves naturally, doesn't mean they aren't doing it. Big Pharma spends a lot of time shutting people up, many doctors who heal patients with natural medicines have to move to Europe or Mexico. I personally know people who have healed themselves, and follow blogs of several who have either a) completely healed or b) are healing from natural remedies. People are often talked into treatments out of fear, and I've always stuck to my beliefs. I appreciate any concern that certain community members may have, but know this, I WILL heal my body, and when I do I will truly be healed. No damaged nerves from chemo, no fretting over when things will return and if I'll survive the next round of treatment. I will be healthy and happy and well balanced and better off than I started. And this, is why I've chosen to go holistic. Feel free to email me if you wish to discuss this further.
I'll wrap this with a little Love and Gratitude:
I've been loving listening to holiday music this week, especially the fun songs like Rocking Around the Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells and also loving some of the rarer songs such as Carol of the Bells
Conveniently Natural has delicious vegan food, home delivered, and I've enjoyed it thoroughly this week. Gratitude to Andrea for bringing me some and to the owners for dropping off some free samples. What a beautiful community we belong to!
Trader Joes quiche is delicous!
I am grateful for the comfort of my water bed, love it, always
Gabby Bernstein's new book Spirit Junkie comes out in two weeks! Plus, Tori Amos has a new album out the next week AND I have a gift certificate for Best Buy from my Birthday, so freebie for me!
I am grateful for the nicer weather and opportunity to chill on my back porch, watching Triton play in his pool, and chase squirrels in the yard
She & Him are releasing a Christmas Album this year; I think I'm in geek heaven
On Thursday's blog you'll see my pics for Fall TV; there is a TV show based on fairytales. So excited for that one.
I love sleeping with stuffed animals. I'll be sleeping with them when I'm married. They make me feel good.
Did I mention HARRY POTTER THEME PARK IN OCTOBER!!! Yeah, just a tad bit excited
The symphony is doing Pops in the Park this weekend. Anyone want to go crazy early and get a close parking spot, have a picnic, chit chat and listen to some kickass music from Star Wars and Pirates of the Carribean? So much fun!
Love naps, so refreshing.
I am grateful for my parents and everything they do to support me. Love you Mom and Dad
I am grateful for all the people who came and visited me in the hospital last week, for all the gorgeous flowers, the balloons, the donations to my Chip-In account, to my friends who came to visit this past weekend, my Mom for bringing me food so I didn't have to endure to many hospital meals, the support of my Dad, the phone calls from my Spirit Junkie ladies and all the community members that have volunteered their services, including the artist who is donating a sculpture to my cause, the gorgeous raw chef that is making me meals, dog walking volunteers, etc. I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful and caring community.
The Little Things I Love: Zucchini Cake from Eden's Alley, the movie Stardust, watching Triton circle around three or four times to find the perfect spot to chew his favorite bone, taking a shower and being able to use both hands (no IV!) and being able to wash my entire body, being home from the hospital, raw cacao smoothies, listening to my Spirit Junkie Meditations, catching up on Eureka, , sleeping in my own bed, cucumber from the farmers market
I've been in such a funk these last few weeks. My trip went all to hell, my finances are looking very unhealthy, my dog Triton has a severe Staph infection, the list goes on. I though some Love and Gratitude would help bring me back to focus. Remember, what we sent out, we get back, it's the Law of Attraction.
Little Things That Made Me Smile My wonderful new showerhead that has actual water pressure,flowers in the front flower bed, new cozy sofa, new ceiling fan for the bedroom, seeing deer daily at my retreat, chocolate banana cake squares,visiting Sweet Pea vegan bakery and walking away with quite a haul, seeing the ocean, going on a Dune Buggy ride through the Sand Dunes, meeting a cool chic from Kansas in Portland at the Herbivore store and updating her on the new vegan scene in Kansas City, getting a discount on my beach side hotel, finding a cute organic cafe in Florence, making green smoothies again, the fact that Trader Joe's opens tomorrow just five minutes from my house, coming home to a clean home courtesy of my parents, new backyard light for the evenings, the fact that my suitcase has been found and should be returned to me tonight, free music mixes from Miss Moss, finding a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the airport in Minneapolis, new episodes of Covert Affairs and White Collar, the killer summer finale of Doctor Who regarding the identity of River and Amy Pond's daughter, the fact that I have seven more OZ books to re-read, and a book of 9 new ones from written by Frank Baum daughter-in-law that I've never read,Kansas City library is buying all of the books I requested, the fact that I have the entire rest of the afternoon and evening to do whatever the heck I want,my cheese shredder, air-conditioning, a plumber for a Dad that can fix my running toilet and install a new garbage disposal for free,my flexible work schedule, healing sessions from my Mom,supportive emails from my friends, sleeping in my own bed
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha, was a spiritual teacher from ancient India who founded Buddhism. "Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generating that kind of energy toward yourself- if you are not capable of taking care of yourself, of nourishing yourself, of protecting yourself- it is very difficult to take care of another person. In the Buddhist teaching, it's clear that to love oneself is the foundation of the love of other people. Love is a practice. Love is truly a practice." - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk, author and peace activist.
I am so grateful to have spent nearly three wonderful years with the most wonderful creature alive, my precious dog Triton. Even though he never cleans the house, creates vast lakes of water and slime in the kitchen, farts up a storm, steals the food off my plate and always hides the garage door opener when I leave him in the car, he's the best friend a girl could ask for. I am so grateful to Wayside for their amazing program, to the Universe for leading me to him, and every moment we've shared. I am grateful to my Mom for all the dog sitting, my Dad for all the dog walking, and everyone else who has participated in his care. I love cuddling with him on the couch, taking him for walks (except during squirrel season!), and going on car rides. He is the best thing that's ever happened to me, my constant, my angel and friend. I love you Triton and am grateful to share this life experience with you! Happy Birthday!!
"When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears" Anthony Robbins
"Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving." Kahil Gibran
"Gratitude is the sign of noble souls" Aesop
The Little Things I Love
listening to holiday music ♥ Burt's Bee's chapstick ♥ homemade guacamole ♥ cuddling on the sofa with my giant furry puppy dog ♥ receiving abundance from the Universe just in the perfect time ♥ reading Darcy's Voyage and seeing Elizabeth and Darcy fall in love in a whole new way ♥ the release of Twilight Eclipse on DVD ♥ finally being inspired to start writing my book ♥ chocolate/mint/banana smoothie ♥ connecting to new friends via Twitter ♥ getting back into yoga and being able to touch my toes! ♥ looking at cute Christmas doggies on my calendar ♥ reading Crazy Sexy Diet and being re-inspired to eat healthy ♥ Holiday specials of Eureka and Warehouse 13 ♥ cozy socks ♥ clean sheets ♥ wearing my winter scarf ♥
What's on Your Love List? What are You Grateful For?
The past few weeks have been some of the most challenging and rewarding weeks of my experience. I have been highly stressed for a great deal of it, and I know my health and productivity levels have both taken a hit. Soon, some of my stressors will be resolved, and I will be able to better shift my focus. I have a lot in my life to be grateful for, and know that the Universe and my own sheer will power will always ensure than everything will be alright.
I am Grateful for... My beautiful home, fenced back yard, full basement, new water heater, my soon to be installed new kitchen lighting, doggie door, garage, my waterbed, my own home office space and all of my utilities ♥ I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, the wonderful Kathy, and technicians, and our new corporate advisor Tim ♥ Triton's free photoshoot and the opportunity to meet such a wonderful family, the VanDuesen's, who took marvelous photo's and are also part of the raw food movement! ♥ the library for providing my entertainment ♥ Sarah Wilson for her daily blogs that are informative and inspirational ♥ I am grateful for our delicious Thanksgiving feast, and my family who is supportive of my vegetarian choice ♥ I am grateful for both of my parents, who have supported me financially, supported my holistic cancer choice, and continue to support me in all ways each and everyday ♥ I am grateful for each moment I spend with Triton, cuddling, wrestling, running around the backyard or going on walks
My Thanksgiving Dinner
My Love List... I love crunching through the leaves in the driveway ♥ warm fall afternoons, sitting on the porch, reading a book, watching Triton eat my recyclables ♥ I love cooking, creating new recipes, making muffins, chili, soups, salads, smoothies, anything, it's so much fun! ♥ I love receiving letters from my soldiers, and sending out batches of letters to all the lovely ladies standing up for our country ♥ I love that I had an entire weekend filled with girl time, chatting about the ins and out and ups and down of our lives ♥ I love getting to go out for dinner and a movie for FREE, rebates are fantabulous! ♥ I love reading all the inspirational posts on HerFuture ♥ I love the latest Jane Austen spinoff "Murder at Mansfield Park" ♥ I love that I can tweet my thoughts to my favorite authors and get a response ♥ the smell of cinnamon and bananas ♥ reading all the new young adult fantasy series, with selkies, banshee, mermaids, witches, and all sorts of fun creatures ♥ watching season 4 of the Tudors ♥ the "Good Witch" trilogy on Hallmark channel ♥ breaking out the holiday music, especially Tori Amos, Kristen Chenowith and the "Maybe This Christmas" compilations ♥ my new haircut ♥ planning for 2011
All the healing that has been done on my tumors recently, thank you Mom and Linda
Having a roof over my head, a working furnace, and cozy water bed
Triton, even if he is a trash eater, he sure know how to cuddle
My new skill set, being a Reiki III practitioner
All of my lovely new friends :)
I love cuddling on the sofa with Triton ♥ turning leftovers into a brand new dish ♥ 70 degree weather in November ♥ listening to the new Marina and the Diamonds cd ♥ shrinking tumors ♥ realizing I have more talent and knowledge to offer than I thought possible ♥ sleeping until noon ♥ my chocolate chip treasure hunt cookies, with chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts, yummy ♥ reading on my back patio ♥ having dinner with a new friend ♥ freshly shaved legs ♥ receiving unexpected letters in the mail ♥ reading revamped fairy tales ala Mercedes Lackey ♥ walking around barefoot ♥ reading a Course in Miracles ♥ two brand new radio stations in town 103.7 and 99.7, providing more variety in flipping channels ♥ Belgian waffles ♥ relaxing in a lovely detox bath, filled with Epsom salts, baking soda and lavender ♥Love and Gratitude,
I've been a bit quiet this week, in fact today is the first day I've been online since Sunday. I've had the flu on and off, been sleeping alot (I literally slept through Tuesday, not kidding) and possibly feeling a little funky from my Reiki III attunement. However, I am seeing a turn for the better, and wanted to acknowledge the fun-tastic holiday of Halloween.
"I was just thinking of the life of a pumpkin, grow up in the sun, happily entwined with others, then someone comes along, cuts your open and rips your guts out." Buffy from 'Fear Itself'
"Ok, on sleezing extra candy, tears are key. Tears will normally get you the double bagger. You can also try the 'you missed me' routine, but it's risky. Only go there for chocolate." Xander from 'Halloween'
My favorite part of Halloween? The Scare-Tastic Halloween movies on all week. Who doesn't love "Teen Witch", "Casper" or "The Craft? Be sure to enjoy some tasty Vegan Halloween Treats to enhance your movie watching pleasure.
Carving pumpkins this year, be sure to check out Dog O'Lanterns. This lense is heating up the web and has some great doggie pumpkin carvings. There is also a pic of the Triton pumpkin my ex-Ryan carved a few years ago, definately worth checking out!
I am grateful for all the wonderful people who have supported my blog project, my followers, commenter's, my Mom, the lovely and wonderful Laura L who is currently working on upgrading my design and everyone who has approached me with their positive thoughts
Also a good read? Shanna's latest blog post. Our friend is an excellent inspirational writer! Who knew? ;) In that note, I would like to share that Shanna, I am so proud and happy that a little over 5 years ago, you chose LIFE over what most would consider a death certainty. You have really re-imagined yourself and are a true inspiration. Keep up the amazing work. You have chosen to use your cancer as a gift, to realise how precious life is and to share your knowledge with others. I love you!!!
I am also grateful to Shirley Twofeathers for creating such a wonderful Reiki experience, and hosting monthly workshops. She's truly an inspiration. I am grateful for Linda Bradbury being such a gracious host for the classes, and all her wonderful insight.
I am grateful to Gala Darling, for her wonderfully inspiring posts each day, and the gorgeously written Love and Sequins, which I'm just delving into. Such a lovely blogger!
Things I Love
funky tights ♥ doggie snoring ♥ tooth soap ♥ new lipstick ♥ Cold War Kids ♥ dreaming Twitter ♥ flirting ♥ new book Glimmerglass gorgeous coverart ♥ lilies ♥ Her Future ♥ clean floors ♥ discovering new blogs ♥ How I Met Your Mother ♥ jumping on acorns and hearing that crunch ♥ namaste yoga ♥ creating love lists ♥ new experiences ♥ walking to work ♥ fall sweaters ♥ peep toe heels ♥ La Roux CD ♥ watching Buffy Halloween episodes ♥ pumpkin carving ♥ chai tea ♥ Indian leftovers ♥ creating my Vision Book ♥ secretly blessing strangers ♥ The Daily Love ♥ Mary Magdelene ♥mascara ♥Eden's Alley ♥ rose petals ♥ basking in the sunshine ♥
I am Grateful for the beautiful fall tree foliage, puppy kisses, new friendships, reconnecting with old friends, skinny jeans, going barefoot, reiki circles, inter-library loans, free photo session with a professional photographer for Triton, my lovely new fall pictures, texting, making 44 cents on Squidoo, the perfect weather for warm cup of tea, my Dad
Things I Love....
I love the blog Yes and Yes, fantastic fun! ♥ Check out these super fun dog-o-lanterns! ♥ A day in the life of Bruno, an adorable bull dog pup ♥ If you are a writer, follow @elizabethscraig on Twitter, she posts some great tips ♥ The anticipation of a new Nellie McKay CD, love her! ♥ Looking for a new Halloween Movie to add to your collection? Hallmark is premiering The Big One featuring Shannon Doherty October 23rd ♥ This gal teaches you how and why to go Barefoot everywhere! ♥
What are your Grateful for? What's on Your Love List? Post your thoughts here!
This week I am Grateful for all of the Abundance I've drawn into my life recently. Using some amazing tools, I've received so many blessings recently. I am Grateful to my Mom for introducing me to the Law of Attraction, the kind gentleman at the local photography studio who offered to do Triton's session for free, my recent Amazon.com sales, Sourcebook for hosting a contest and sending me a brand spanking new Book (Darcy's Voyage), a wonderfully profitable month at the office, the abundance of gorgeous fall days, new friendships, and all of the wonderful tools for allowing abundance into my life. I choose to continue to allow the Universe to deliver Abundance to me and am Grateful for everything I receive. This weeks Love List will highlight the wonderful tools I use to attract Abundance.
1. I LOVE the concept of New Moon Abundance Checks. Essentially, you write a check to yourself from the Universe during the New Moon each month, put it aside, and allowing Abundance to come to you. It may sound like a gimmick, but it worked for Jim Carey, and in September it worked for me! Hey, what do you have to loose, check this out!
2. The 30-Day Prosperity Affirmation. Ok, so I found out about this around the same time as the New Moon Abundance Checks. This affirmation strengthens the check, and helps bring prosperity in all forms into your life. I didn't do it for the full 30 days the past lunar cycle, but I intend to do so this time. Again, why not?
3. The Secret DVD. This fab film really introduced me to the Law of Attraction. People of all walks of life share stories, tools and experiences in this inspirational film. I loved the gratitude tips and concept of creating a Vision Board. This is not to be missed, and a great way to get started on attracting abundance into your life. Oprah featured this movie several times on her show.
4. Create a Vision Board. This is an excellent way to set goals and attract what you desire into your life. Here's a great post with some tips: How to Manifest With a Vision Board
5. Declutter your space. There is a theory that if your life is filled with physical clutter, you cannot attract anything new into your life. Sarah Wilson posted a great article on her blog with some fantastic tips to combat clutter. I highly recommend you check it out. Sunday Life: in which oprah's declutter dude peter walsh visits my apartment
6. Follow the works of Esther Hicks aka Abraham. They have several books and videos that show you how to use the Laws of the Universe in all areas, financial, relationships, etc. My personal favorite is the Sara Series, which is geared towards younger folks, but really lays things out simplistically. When you have the time, I recommend checking out this series of videos that details the Law of Attraction.
What are you Grateful for? What's on your Love List? Where have you seen Abundance in your life recently?
I LOVE winning contests!!! I entered a drawing for this fab new Pride and Prejudice variation story and I WON!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!! I cannot wait to read it. This story puts Darcy and Elizabeth at sea, en route to America, where they meet and fall in love. Should be a fun read.
Udi's Gluten free products are extremely delicious!! Especially the double chocolate chip muffins, OMG!! I've heard excellent things about the granola and have been eyeing the Cinnamon rolls for eons now. Highly recommend for those watching their gluten intake.
Just got back into Yoga and LOVE IT!! The fitness channel has a great program called Namaste Yoga, which airs a few times a day. I have several episodes recorded, and it's absolutely brilliant! I love how centered I feel, the amazing stretch, and cleansing of the chakras. So beautiful, and you don't have to leave home to do it!
Sexy vampires, teen angst, witches, werewolves, and school carnivals, it can only be The Vampire Diaries. Love this show, pure popcorn fun. And Damon Salvatore, seriously, if you are going to crush on a vampire, he better be really badass, a little bit scary and a whole lot of dreamy.
Love this concept! New Moon Abundance Checks, a great way to increase abundance in your life, just ask Jim Carey!! This month is the first month I've done this, and I won a free book, ended up with more cash than I budgeted for and it's only two weeks in. The next new moon is two weeks away, don't forget!! And if you really want to empower your abundance check, be sure to do the 30-Day Prosperity Affirmation along with it!
Love this new song by Sara Bareilles!! Can't wait to pick up the new album!
I am grateful for all of my beautiful followers, Ladies Date Night at Eden's Alley tonight, the library for providing so many wonderful books to read and CD's to burn, Chris Beat Cancer for being such an inspiration, new friendships, this gorgeous weather, Fitness television for providing yoga programs, my wonderful job at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, comfy shoes, ant traps, my rebounder, the trash service, indoor plumbing, and fine jewelry for nights out on the town
What's on your Love List? What are you Grateful for?
This week I'm combining my Loving Tuesday's and Gratitude Friday's blog for one big fat showing of Love and Gratitude. Love is such an important expression, and there are so many things I feel loving energy towards. There are also things, people, situations that are more difficult, which is where gratitude comes in. Finding the gratitude in difficult situations is the first step into shedding our ego and turning each aspect of our life into Love.
I love books, the way they smell, the feel of the paper beneath my fingertips and getting lost in a new story ♥ the new Jenny and Johnny CD ♥ Lulu's Noodles ♥ sale weekends at Kohl's, especially when I still have a $100 gift certificate from Christmas ♥ going braless ♥ Chai Tea ♥ my new Unicorn and Mary Magdalene oracle cards...awww my unicorn card today is "Love From Your Parents" ♥ boots! ♥ the one processes treat that I still indulge in, those chocolate marshmellow creations from Russell Stovers that are bunnies, santas, or pumpkins depending on the holiday ♥ hearing old favorites on the radio ♥ funky tights ♥ fall for the apples, I love Gaia and Honeycrisp ♥ new frienships ♥ writing letters ♥ knowing the waiter or waitress at my favorite local restaurant and feeling like home ♥ having a clean doggie ♥ bouncing on my rebounder ♥ e e cummingsDalai Lama ♥ Chuck on NBC ♥
What's on Your Love List?
I am grateful for each moment I get to spend with Triton and the fact that he forces me to exercise whether I'm in the mood or not I am grateful for my job and the flexibility it provides and my new job as a writer I am grateful for the cooler weather, which I am sure will inspire me to start mowing the lawn myself I am grateful to my Dad for fixing up Grandma's lawnmower for me I am grateful we are getting a Trader Joe's at Ward Parkway Mall, just 5 minutes from home! I am grateful for having a clean bathroom, freshly washed sheets and the laundry done I am grateful to have caught the first episode of the Nanny the other night, and now I can DVR the entire series in order, woohoo!! I am grateful to the trash pickup service and recycle pickup service that come every week like clockwork I am grateful to be able to open my windows and let the fresh air in I am grateful for the Universe safely providing for my adopted soldier
1. The Daily Love, a gorgeous free e-newsletter with daily doses of ~love to warm your mailbox. It comes with a mixture of quotes, positive affirmations, and a little food for thought. From the Daily love this week,
"I think when you get to the point where you don't need to be in love, then you could be in love. You have to just be OK with yourself." - John Cusack
"Tell everyone you know: "My happiness depends on me, so you're off the hook." And then demonstrate it. Be happy, no matter what they're doing. Practice feeling good, no matter what. And before you know it, you will not give anyone else responsibility for the way you feel-and then, you'll love them all. Because the only reason you don't love them, is because you're using them as your excuse to not feel good." - Esther Abraham-Hicks
Sign up for this inspirational daily newsletter at The Daily Love
2. Love Love Love this stuff!!! Desert Essences Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner smells delicious, makess my hair silky and soft, and makes tangles practically non-existent. Plus, it's all-natural, organic, and never tested on animals.
3. The Rose Garden at Loose Park is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love going when it's in full bloom, wandering through, smelling the roses, picking out the perfect bench to just take it all in, wonderful.
4. I Love the fact that I was able to hear my cold in less than 48 hours, simply by utilizing my Neti Pot, a few good herbs and Reiki!! Yay, for healing myself :)
5. Eureka has been on top of it's game this season. The new timeline, the addition of James Callis, formerly Dr. Baltar from Battlestar Galactica, the fact they FINALLY got Carter and Alison together....LOVE THIS SHOW. The Mid-Season finale (yes, that means we'll be seeing more soon!) airs Friday Sept 10 @ 8pm.
6. Gala Darling is a brilliant beauty, with an incredible blog. Her blog is fun, insightful, and full of life. Every Thursday she does her own Love List, with "Things I Love Thursday's." Check out her inspirational blog at Gala Darling
7. Fever...you give me fever....fever in the morning....fever all through the night
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I love my new Desert Essence Organics Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner, Burt's Bee's facial scrub, goji berries, fresh purple basil from the farmer's market, bouncing on my rebounder, walking down the Trolley Trail with Triton, picking out delicious sounding yogurts for Mom (even though I wouldn't eat them myself), reading Shazzie's Detox Your World, my dry skin brush, Silk's new Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, cozy black sandals, ballerina slippers, going out without makeup, curling my hair, colonics, deep restorative sleep, raw "southern greens" (yummy kale and collards with cayenne and garlic), RAW CACAO, green smoothies, meditation, dancing to Grace Potter and the Nocturals, local natural soap company Zum, Bad Seed Farmer's market, Tooth Soap, exfoliating with my foot scrubber, aloe vera, walking in the park, smelling the fresh Irises I just put in a vase, raw veggies, strawberries, the zapper, painting my nails in wild colors, laughter
