Call me a nerd/awesome human being/weirdo, but I'm always looking for ways to be better/smarter/skinnier. One thing I hear over and over is to say self affirmations - positive words to yourself. If you say/write/think positive sayings over and over, they will come true. Actually, if you say/write/think negative things over and over, they also will come true. But let's stick with the positive.
I have never found/made up a self affirmation statement that I liked as much as this one. I got it from Hannah Keeley's website. The trick is to say/write/think it as many times as you can, with positive emotions (i.e. excitement). At least that's what the books/websites/CD's I've read/watched/listened to have said. I'm gonna try it - so watch out world!
Here it is, for you to enjoy/mock/learn from:
I am blessed beyond belief.
I am beautiful beyond compare.
I have the greatest career on earth and I will perform it to the best of my God-given ability,
With gratitude, not grumbling;
With determination, not defeat.
I will rise to every challenge.
I will overcome every obstacle.
I will be productive and positive with every moment and minute I am given.
My words will bless;
My actions will build;
My thoughts will empower;
And my life, my family, and my home will be abundantly blessed as a result.
I am strong enough, smart enough, and creative enough to squeeze every bit of juice out of this ripe, delicious day.
Yes - I think the last sentence is corny, too. But the rest is great, no?
My Five:
1. Pea pods and baby carrots. Part of this delicious lunch.
2. Graham crackers and peanut. See number one.
3. Diet Coke - only because I have a THREE hour meeting this afternoon. THREE HOURS! I'm NOT grateful for that, but thankfully, Diet Coke will help me.
4. My daughter's back. Thanks to my sister for giving her fun, work and excitement for three days. She slept like a log last night. I missed her, and am glad she's back.
5. Tomorrow is Friday!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Throwing Blueberries and Other Sports
So last night was family night. Without every member of the family, though. My daughter is staying with my sister for a few days and I miss her terribly. Her brothers, on the other hand, are enjoying the girl-free time (read about it here).
But I digress. We decided to go take a walk in the park and visit the library for FHE. A nice, pleasant walk, right? To see the ducks, enjoy nature, spend quality time together. Enjoy each other's company. Enjoy some leisure time. You get the picture.
But did you know that the city park has juniper berries and wild blueberry bushes? Neither did I until I got a blueberry thrown down my shirt. And my son had a juniper berry bounce off his head. Soon, we had an all out war. Picture two adults and two boys frantically picking berries and thowing them at each other. First everyone was against Dad (he started it, after all). Then adults vs. kids. Then every man (and mom) for themself. Eventually I had to call it to a halt because I realized I was wearing a white shirt.
The four of us, sweaty and laughing, then headed off to the library for some culture. There are no wild berries in the library.
What has been your favorite FHE?
My Five:
1. Families
2. Meetings are over for the day.
3. Our FHE treat: berry jello (notice a theme?)
4. No stains on my white shirt.
5. Journals.
But I digress. We decided to go take a walk in the park and visit the library for FHE. A nice, pleasant walk, right? To see the ducks, enjoy nature, spend quality time together. Enjoy each other's company. Enjoy some leisure time. You get the picture.
But did you know that the city park has juniper berries and wild blueberry bushes? Neither did I until I got a blueberry thrown down my shirt. And my son had a juniper berry bounce off his head. Soon, we had an all out war. Picture two adults and two boys frantically picking berries and thowing them at each other. First everyone was against Dad (he started it, after all). Then adults vs. kids. Then every man (and mom) for themself. Eventually I had to call it to a halt because I realized I was wearing a white shirt.
The four of us, sweaty and laughing, then headed off to the library for some culture. There are no wild berries in the library.
What has been your favorite FHE?
My Five:
1. Families
2. Meetings are over for the day.
3. Our FHE treat: berry jello (notice a theme?)
4. No stains on my white shirt.
5. Journals.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Movies seen and missed
Hi,
Hope you all had a great 24th of July holiday. I know we did.
It started out by going on a double date with my sister and her husband. We sneaked Blizzards into the theater, left our kids home with their kids (and there were no broken bones - just a broken laundry holder), and saw Inception. The most I got out of it was that Leonardo De Caprio looks like my brother in law. Except my brother in law looks better.
Then we went to see Despicable Me, but long story short - we only made it to the curb of the movie theater before ruining the kids life and going home.
Anyway, have you seen any good movies lately?
My Five:
1. A double date!
2. Dinner at Red Robin with the kids. We're not that mean of parents, after all. It was my first time going, and I really liked my fish and chips.
3. I. Am. Not. Tired. Seriously. It must have been my iron, because now I'm taking supplements. I even tried to take a nap yesterday afternoon, and didn't fall asleep. Instead I closed my eyes on the couch and enjoyed snuggling with my husband.
4. Snuggling with my husband.
5. Artwork from my kids. My daughter made the cutest flower out of pipe cleaner and sprayed it with perfume so it smelled like a flower. It came with a note apologizing for using my perfume.
Hope you all had a great 24th of July holiday. I know we did.
It started out by going on a double date with my sister and her husband. We sneaked Blizzards into the theater, left our kids home with their kids (and there were no broken bones - just a broken laundry holder), and saw Inception. The most I got out of it was that Leonardo De Caprio looks like my brother in law. Except my brother in law looks better.
Then we went to see Despicable Me, but long story short - we only made it to the curb of the movie theater before ruining the kids life and going home.
Anyway, have you seen any good movies lately?
My Five:
1. A double date!
2. Dinner at Red Robin with the kids. We're not that mean of parents, after all. It was my first time going, and I really liked my fish and chips.
3. I. Am. Not. Tired. Seriously. It must have been my iron, because now I'm taking supplements. I even tried to take a nap yesterday afternoon, and didn't fall asleep. Instead I closed my eyes on the couch and enjoyed snuggling with my husband.
4. Snuggling with my husband.
5. Artwork from my kids. My daughter made the cutest flower out of pipe cleaner and sprayed it with perfume so it smelled like a flower. It came with a note apologizing for using my perfume.