Willpower to stay on my eating plan
Financial blessings and miracles
Order our steps/grant us favor
Continued health and wellness
Hedge of protection
Bless and keep our families
***
7.31.2011
7.29.2011
Outdoor Gym at Washington Park
The park around the corner from my house has an "America at the Park" initiative going on and just received a $10K grant. This outdoor strength training area is a part of what is being done with the money.
Pretty cool, actually...
MegaMillions
Got my ONE ticket. I told the clerk she needs to sell me a winner.
If not, I would be back to see her.....
to but another ticket - obviously. (lol)
7.28.2011
No Workout This Morning
I got up and cleaned my downstairs instead. And actually, I talked my trainer buddy dude into giving me a workout session this evening. So, that worked out pretty well.
(all smiles...)
(all smiles...)
7.27.2011
7.26.2011
Had No Fruit....
Had no apples.
Had no bananas.
Had no oranges.
Had no grapefruit.
Had to make a trip to the grocery store before going to the office.
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Had no bananas.
Had no oranges.
Had no grapefruit.
Had to make a trip to the grocery store before going to the office.
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Wish List Update - Workout Area in my Basement
Well, I guess it makes sense to maybe finish the basement first. Although I could very well put an elliptical machine or a treadmill in my basement with a cd player down there now and really get it in.
7.25.2011
Dear Newsmaker - Amy Winehouse
As to the Winehouse of it all, I can't tell you a single song she sang, but I can tell you that her death was certainly no surprise because any time I've EVER heard her name, it was attached to drunken, drugged behavior. And quite frankly, Ms. Winehouse was committing suicide right before our eyes. And for most, it was little more than entertainment news, fodder for gossip.
7.24.2011
Feelings hurt...
I'm sitting upstairs with my feelings hurt because M questioned me about why I breaded the fish before I baked it today.
"Him downstairs."
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"Him downstairs."
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Wish List Update - A GREAT Camera
Yeah...so, I fancy myself to have a pretty decent eye when it comes to photography. I love a really nice camera to indulge my interest in photography.
7.23.2011
Network Management
Just spent a few hours this morning, reviewing my contacts and updating my LinkedIn profile. It's so important to know people. However, it's just as important for them to know you.
7.22.2011
07.22.11 - Wish List
I would love to have a professional decorator plan the space in my house, the colors, the furniture, everything. And as an added bonus, have a contractor come in and finish our basement in a way to maximize the space.
(And if I could win a contest to it all at no cost to me....well, that would just be GRAND!!! lol)
Heard on SHMS
"Procrastination is a dream killer." Steve Harvey
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7.21.2011
Aruba Trip - Memorial Day 2012
A friend and her husband would like for Mitch and I to go with them to Aruba on Memorial Day Weekend next year. I am naming and claiming it. I am planting seeds so that it comes to pass.
My six year old iPod has just about had it. But...it still works.
As long as I leave it sitting on the docking station and can still see around the screen blots, I will continue to use it. (lol)
House Repair List
Crawl space - the repair to the porch area in the basement.
Light in Closet in MBR
Repair/Replace spotlight on rear right corner of house
Repair door to basement
Change mailbox
Pressure Wash
Closet Organizers - top two closets
Porch and deck sealed
Deck footing repaired
Living Room Rug
New living room furniture
Vacuum Cleaner
Replace missing downspouts
Finish work around kitchen counter
Repair porch steps
Paint, Paint, Paint....
Ope is coming! Ope is coming!
I would love to win or be given two tickets (not by my sweetie) to hear Oprah speak when she comes to Atlanta on October 15th. Since that is right before my birthday, it would be a really awesome gift!
(lol)
Contrary to Popular Belief
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7.20.2011
Social Commentary
Can the collective few change the behavior of the masses? I used to think so. Now, I'm not quite so sure. However, I must still cling hope. For without at least a measure of hope, we will cease to exist as a people.
I used to think that perhaps a grass roots movement would return us to a state of consciousness that would instill drive and ambition and result in the calibration of our moral consciousness.
But so many movements are begun only to serve the needs of few and are often corrupted by those seeking personal gain. And the movement dies before a million men can return home on the buses in which they came.
I wanted to believe that we could hold ourselves to a code of behavior that signaled integrity and honor. That we would seek righteousness over instant gratification, wealth over riches. That we would not sell our souls for too few bills bearing the likeness of Benjamin.
Instead, among us are too many criminals, looking for fast money and a quick high. Our foundation has eroded, leaving us bare and vulnerable to outside forces that many possess neither the knowledge nor the desire to withstand. And we are crumbling.
Current Sweepstakes Chase
A few weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk looking at a reminder to check out online sweepstakes. I decided to find an online sweepstakes for an iPad. Less than 30 minutes later, I won one in an instant win giveaway from Splenda.
How about that?!?
At any rate, I'm currently focused on the following prizes:
iPod
iPhone
Flat screen
Home makeover
And, well, yeah....of course CASH.
Cash IS king!!!!
How about that?!?
At any rate, I'm currently focused on the following prizes:
iPod
iPhone
Flat screen
Home makeover
And, well, yeah....of course CASH.
Cash IS king!!!!
7.19.2011
A Homeless Project....Interesting
This chick gave away all of her belongings to become homeless.
http://www.mysavvysisters.com/p/rebuild-your-life-project.html
That is interesting. To be intentionally homeless as a project? I'm sure that it she is capturing the essence of homelessness. But I would think that do it by choice and quite frankly, to seemingly not be bound to it and able to walk away from it at any moment, makes it a different experience altogether.
Fantasies
I used to get excited about stars and the like. But then...I learned enough about life and human nature to know that the reality of it is that no matter how much a person is glamorized by the spotlight, they are still a human being with issues and faults and all.
I don’t fantasize about being with other people. I fantasize about living the best version of the life that I have now. And I *try* to consistently make decisions to move me down that path.
Workout Report - 07.19.11
Me and GiGi - 2.25miles - 31 minutes. I pushed a *little* harder this morning and shaved a few minutes off my time. Yay me!
7.14.2011
07.14.11 - OSJ
Yesterday, M and I discussed what happened at the Sade concert. I appreciate how well he communicates with me.
07.14.11
I promised myself that I would start blogging again daily. Not that my life is overly exciting or that I have a whole lot going on right now.
I just want to be sure that I'm getting some of my thoughts down on a regular basis. I love the fact that I can blog via email. This means that I can write from just about anywhere. Right now, I am at the drive up window at the credit union. I had to come get a cashier's check for a new hire's fingerprinting fees. After that, I have to go and buy a birthday for July second shift birthdays.
Sa far today I have done really well with my eating. I could do with a snack right now but should be fine until I get back to the office shortly.
Still haven't gotten today's 20 minutes of sweating in...but the day isn't over. (I still have hope.)
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I just want to be sure that I'm getting some of my thoughts down on a regular basis. I love the fact that I can blog via email. This means that I can write from just about anywhere. Right now, I am at the drive up window at the credit union. I had to come get a cashier's check for a new hire's fingerprinting fees. After that, I have to go and buy a birthday for July second shift birthdays.
Sa far today I have done really well with my eating. I could do with a snack right now but should be fine until I get back to the office shortly.
Still haven't gotten today's 20 minutes of sweating in...but the day isn't over. (I still have hope.)
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7.08.2011
This is a test
I am trying something new and different. Let's hope it works.
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