Monday, December 31, 2012

Dec 31, 2012

What's NEW today?
Had a new workout at Crossfit, was super challenging.

What's GOOD today?
Didn't eat out today!!  Saved calories.
Worked out today.
Spent time with my nephew Kayden.
Nice weather, not too cold.
Nichole made it safely with Chad to the Dells.
Spending time on New Years Eve tonight with family.
Spent time with mom and Maury.

Until tomorrow....


Sunday, December 30, 2012

Dec 30, 2012

What's NEW today?
Went to see the parental guidance movie with mom and sister in law Kathy.
Read a book to my nephew Kayden spending time with him.

What's GOOD today?
Went out for lunch with family.
Ate healthy today.
Drank all my water today.
Slept in today.
It was nice weather today.
I'm thankful for God in my life.
I'm grateful my family is healthy.
I'm thankful I am getting rest.
Spent some time with my little nephew Kayden.  I'm so thankful to God for bringing him into our family, he is such a special little boy.

Until tomorrow.....

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Dec 28, 2012

What's NEW today?
Went to see Les Mislerabes, it was an awesome movie.
Did not have popcorn.
Worked out at Crossfit with a new workout.
Went with mom, my family and Todd's family out for pizza.

What's GOOD today?
Worked out at Crossfit.
Drank all my water.
Ate healthy.
Had a nice day with my mom and brother and his wife.
Went out to dinner with family.
Went out to lunch with brother Chad and family.
Had awesome wine at dinner.
Had fun at Scheels with son and my brother Chad.

Until tomorrow.....

Dec 29, 2012

What's NEW today?
Went to two new neighborhoods in my old town.
First time making baked asparagus in olive oil.
Listened to my Atkins class with a new instructor at IIN.


What's GOOD today?
Slept in until 10 am, felt amazing.
Did not eat out today.
Worked out on the treadmill for 50 min at 3.5.
Listened to my IIN class for 50 min, getting caught up with homework.

Until tomorrow.....

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Dec 27, 2012

What's NEW today?
Ate at a new cafe in mt in the old Columbus hospital.
Lip moisturizer to go with my lipsticks.


What's GOOD today?
Worked out walking 40 min when I was dead tired.
Finally bought some new mascara at Clinique.
Had cup of coffee at Starbucks with husband.
Didn't argue with husband, had some potential chances but we got through it great.


Until tomorrow.......

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Dec 26, 2012

What's NEW today?
Did a really extreme workout today at Crossfit.
Met a guy that I went to high school with that I had no idea was in my class (Brian K).
Tried a new chair yoga class with my mom & met some new people in class.

What's GOOD today?
Got up and worked out even though I was super tired.
Drank all my water.
Had a nice day with my mom, we had a pedicure and went to yoga.

Until tomorrow.....

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Dec 25, 2012

What's NEW today?
It's Christmas!!
Received some new presents:  2 books, black sweater, keychain, Chris Mann cd
Went to brother Marks new house for the first time for a holiday.

What's GOOD today?
Had a great breakfast with mom, the traditional egg bake and fruit.
Relaxing and getting ready for dinner at my brothers house.
Talked with Nichole and Chad for awhile this morning via FaceTime.
Very thankful know having family.
Looking forward to the new year.

Until tomorrow......

Monday, December 24, 2012

Dec 23, 2012

What's NEW today?
Went an illuminating holiday lights ride with my mom, son, nephew and brother, fun!
Had a Chianti blended wine at Macaroni Grill, really good too.

What's GOOD today?
Spent time with family.
Ate healthy.
Husband made it on time and safe.

Until tomorrow..Christmas Day......


Dec 22, 2012

What's NEW today?
Mango chicken at Chilis

What's GOOD today?
Traveled safely to Montana, no delays :)
Get to see my family, it's been awhile.
Drank more than my 2 liters of water, drank 3.5!!!
Grateful I have what I have in my life with my relationships.

Until tomorrow.....

Friday, December 21, 2012

Dec 21, 2012

Whats NEW today?
I had a great yoga class today that was different than any other class.

What's GOOD today?
Completed all my work today, refreshing to be off for the next two weeks :)
Watched a movie called Hitch that was fun to watch.
Had very little time on the phone today.
Did my nails finally.
Totally finished the laundry!!
Cleaned out the fridge.
There was sunshine today which was really nice.
Cleaned off the office desk and have very little clutter.

Until tomorrow....



Thursday, December 20, 2012

Dec 20, 2012

Today was a snow day!!  Snowed 6 inches and was really windy and cold...but turned out to be a nice day overall.

What's NEW today?
I bought a new black purse today and wallet!  On purpose made it a smaller purse to not be so heavy on my shoulder.
Bought a red scarf for my dress to wear on Christmas and some leggings, on sale!

What's GOOD today?
Stayed safe driving on the icy roads.  My kids also stayed safe!
Had a good empower class and burned 239 calories walking on the treadmill.
Ate healthy and drank all my water.
Stayed in a calm mood and didn't work today, took the day off.
Had a really good peanut butter toast with warm bread for an evening snack.
Wrapped two Xmas gifts that I have been procrastinating.
Cleaned the house and got a lot of laundry done.
Really appreciated my day.
A gratefully to God for keeping myself and my family safe and well provided for with a warm home and safe vehicles and food to eat.


Until tomorrow......






Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Dec 19, 2012

What's NEW today?
Different yoga practice today which was also good.
Tried a new cheeseburger soup for lunch.
Met a new couple today who were very nice.
Met an individual with Lewy Body Dementia that has vivid hallucinations that really interested me in regards to past lives, not sure why I thought this immediately after he shared some thought but I thought it right away when he was sharing.  What was new besides meeting the couple and a newer area of the city I have never been to before was I found out I am very interested in the brain and how amazing it is.

What's GOOD today?
Was able to see my daughter, she came over and wrapped gifts.
Finished up some work at VA that I had been waiting to finish.
Felt calm and relaxed.
Finished up some laundry and folded it.
Cooked the carrots in the fridge so I would have to throw the away and froze the blueberries to not waste money and have to throw those away.
Found one more present for Christmas for someone.
Thinking about starting my food journal tomorrow and increase my cardio.

Until tomorrow....

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Dec 18, 2012

Today was pretty uneventful but calm and a nice day.

What's NEW today?
I tried a new white turkey chili that was really good!
Watched the final show of the Voice and Cassidy won :)
Went to yoga for the first time at 5:30

What's GOOD today?
Made myself go to the store and get my water and some healthy frozen dishes to eat with no preservatives when I didn't feel like it.
Had a good empower class, worked hard and increased my upper body weight.
Drank all my water today and two decaf cups of tea for extra hydration because of the cold weather.
Finally took care of one of the VA assessments that I have been trying to get done.
Got my hair highlighted and trimmed 2", feels fresh.
Took care of some more laundry.
Picked up a Xmas gift and mailed the bills, this was good because I kept procrastinating these two things!
Made a chicken dish to have something to eat in the house.
My family and friends are safe and warm.
My husband and I are working on paying off our debt to work towards financial security.
My sons been doing his homework :). It was worth the teacher meetings to try and help him.
Thank God for everything in my life, for the hard times and the good times.

Until tomorrow.....

Monday, December 17, 2012

Dec 17, 2012

What's NEW today?
Went to Escape Fire movie to learn about the future of health care.
Went out for appetizers with friend Kim.
Watched the Voice,it was awesome.
Met some new people today.

What's GOOD today?
Got up early and had my work done by 3:00.
Walked and burned 237 calories on the treadmill.
Spent some time with a friend and had fun having dinner, wine and a movie.
Didn't allow myself to spend too much time on the phone.
Ate an orange today.
Made it home safe and so did my son on icy roads.
Watched the voice with my son, stayed up late but well worth it :). I love spending time with my kids, they grow up so fast.
My family is safe, warm and healthy.

Until to tomorrow......

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dec 16, 2012

I'm so grateful for my kids today!  I was fortunate to spend time with them and we had a good time shopping for Xmas presents.  I'm grateful my family is healthy, has a great sense of humor and has rekindled more than I have ever thought possible, thank you God for that gift this Xmas!!

What's NEW today?
I went to a mall with my kids for the first time, I had bento the mall before but not with my kids.
Went into a couple new stores today that I hadn't been in before.
Didn't worry about daily tasks, just enjoyed the moment.
Didn't watch tv tonight, really got a lot done!!  It May not be new but it has been longer than I can remember that I didn't watch tv on a Sunday night.

What's GOOD today?
Spent time with my kids.
Got a lot accomplished, gifts purchased, laundry worked on, kitchen cleaned, etc...
Had a great weekend staying organized and keeping up with my work tasks.
I'm so thankful and grateful for my life, I thank God for all the changes and lessons learned through these past few years that had been incredibly tough.
I had a good power class today and ate healthy all day, also didn't eat after 7:30 and I'm staying committed to that!  I do give myself days now and then but it has to be an exception.
Drank lots of water!!
Went back to my journal daily for intake and exercise.
Stayed off my phone!
Looking forward to spending time with my mom, brothers, nieces and nephews.

Until tomorrow......

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Dec 15, 2012

Whats NEW today?
Not much for new today, wow this is incredibly hard because I really have to think about adding new things to my life on purpose.  No wonder it feels like Im always doing the same thing over and over and not on purpose.  I did sleep in until 9:30 though, thats new for me or at least it has been a long time since I have.

Whats GOOD today?
* Slept really well last night and slept in this morning. 
* Finished my work today and stayed later on purpose just to catch up on paperwork.  Thats really good because I tend to always procrastinate with paperwork.
* Had a good conversation with husband about family Christmas and plans for it.  Ended very well and we came up with a plan that worked out for both of us.
* Rained today, that was nice because we need the moisture.
* My husband actually wrapped alot of our presents today and mailed them off, that felt good.  We are staying organized for the holidays.
* Took a break from working out today to rest my body.
* Balanced checkbook and quit putting it off.
* Faxed my work due my Monday morning, keeping organized with work.

Until tomorrow....

Friday, December 14, 2012

Dec 14, 2012

Whats NEW today?
Ate lunch at a new restaurant in Northfield
Watched the movie Lincoln
Went on a date of the gym and then the movie together

Whats GOOD today?
Awesome weather
Organized day with work
Worked out for 1.5 hrs
My family is safe and healthy
We can pay our bills and have a decent life with a few fun things
Ready for bed...tough and long week but really good!

Until tomorrow......

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Dec 13, 2012

What's NEW today?
This is a tough one because I'm tired if putting new foods down, or new tv programs....  Can't really think of anything new today except that I did meet some new people at the medical clinic today, other than that not a whole lot of New today...
Plan...keep trying to do new things on purpose.


What's GOOD today?
Had a good day with a client who is very kind and has a great spirit.
Phone calls stayed minimal today.


Until tomorrow....

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Dec 12, 2012

Wow 12/12/12!!!!

What's NEW today?
Tried a new red velvet cookie and broccoli cheese soup today at panera


What's GOOD today?
Went to a  yoga class which was really a great workout, very rigorous!
Made it to empower today when I was super tired
Spent time with husband Xmas shopping and we were able to mail off some presents
Didn't work at all today :). Very refreshing for a Wednesday
Had a good conversation with sons teacher today

Until tomorrow.....

Monday, December 10, 2012

Dec 10, 2012

Boy, is life not hard sometimes?  Do we ever really learn what we are suppose to in order to move on with our lives???  It seems like it takes forever to get things figured out..

What's NEW today?
New Xmas special with Micheal Buble, he has such an amazing voice esp with xmas songs :)
Had a new training today with a new company I'm going to work with for 2013, went well.
Amazing Voice singers, I wanted to vote for all 4 of them, they are amazing

What's GOOD today?
Didn't stay mad over an argument, let it go pretty quickly.
Ate healthy today and didn't eat after 7:30 pm
Spent time in quiet today
Exercised over 60 min and burned 270 calories!!!
Made red meat for the first time in a long long time but still couldn't eat it, but made it without getting sick

Until tomorrow....


Sunday, December 9, 2012

Dec 9, 2012



What's NEW today?
Watched practical jokers show for the first time, very funny!!


What's GOOD today?
Snowed today, was a pretty snow fall.
Worked out hard today.
Finished laundry.
Picked up one Xmas present.
Didn't spend money on things I didn't need.
Ate home meals x3 (didn't eat put at all or buy coffee out, saved $)


Until tomorrow.....

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Dec 8, 2012

What's NEW today?
Asked a friend to get together, I haven't been putting myself out there, but started again.
Cooked a new squash recipe with lemon zest and parsley.
Had a peanut butter cookie homemade, new recipe my son made.
Put my laundry away right after folding it, it usually sits in a basket for a few days :)

What's GOOD today?
Had a nice workout today with a different instructor, worked very hard!
Walked 40 minutes.
Had lunch with Colin.
Had a good coaching class with the circle of life and realized I'm needing to get my life better balanced.
Finished va work to hand in so I can complete my work there.
Cleaned the house more than normal and finished the laundry.
Didn't spend money!!!
Journaled most of my foods, drank all my water.
Camed up with a goal for the new year with my career as a health coach and will immerse myself in my training to get the law of attraction to start working for me.


Until tomorrow.....

Friday, December 7, 2012

Dec 7, 2012

What's NEW today?
Met someone new at yoga class who lived in India for a year.
Went to a new ALF in the cities for work, it was very nice.
Talked to VA about resigning.
Reached out to a friend for coffee in the cities.

What's GOOD today?
Stayed in a peaceful state of mind.  Felt lonely but got through it well.
Great yoga workout today and it was fun.
Ate healthy.
My kids are safe and healthy.
Have not had thoughts of complaining, looking forward to what's coming.
Made a decision to let some work go to get rid of what I don't want in my life.
Got a lot of laundry done.
Getting some rest by going to bed earlier tonight.


Until tomorrow.......

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Dec 6, 2012

What's NEW today?
Met someone new at coffee today after yoga, she moved here from Michigan.
Took the day off today on purpose, maybe isnt new but its been a long time since I did it just to take care of myself.

What's GOOD today?
Had a great day of working out and eating healthy.
Had fun having coffee with some yoga friends.
Had a great yoga class.
Cleaned the house today and finally cleaned out my sock drawer.
Have an urge to think about being of service to others in some way, not sure he yet except to think about it on purpose as I go through my day and be open to others and their needs.
It was great weather this afternoon, I opened the windows and let some fresh air in.
My friends and family are safe and healthy and have jobs.

Overall, a great day, thank God for days like this!!

Until tomorrow......

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Dec 5, 2012

Its been a rough day, not feeling super well but able to get what I need done today regardless.  The NEW thing is really tough and I feel like I pulling at strings to come up with things but Im going to keep doing what Im doing and see what happens within the next few months.

So..

What NEW today?
I met some new people today that were really nice while I was working.
New Nashville on tonight, I love not watching re-runs.

What GOOD today?
Got some good rest last night.
Im a relaxed mood today and letting go of worry.
Got alot done today regarding work and stayed organized.
Had some of my butternut squash soup today, I love eating healthy!

Until tomorrow.....

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dec 4, 2012

What's NEW today?
My first nutritional consult with Angie and wrote a goal of a 20 lb weight loss.
Watched a new parenthood and the voice!!

What's GOOD today?
Feeling better from the bug I had.
Worked out hard today.
Focused on my diet intake and found out I need to eat more.
It was sunny outside today.
Ate healthy today.
Had a great session with my business coach and decided to immerse myself into coaching for the new year and get rid of what I don't want in my life with my career.  Realized my focus has been case mngmt and I have to change my focus to attract the coaching clients I want in my life for my future vision.
Rested my mind more today than ever.
Staying organized

Until tomorrow.......

Monday, December 3, 2012

Dec 3, 2012

What's NEW today?
Recd a call from a lawyers office looking for an LNC, that was New!!
Recd another call from another contract company that may have some work in my area.
Colin's school choir Xmas concert.


What's GOOD today?
The potential new business I may receive, really good news.
Awesome weather this afternoon.
Got a lot of work done at the ALF today and was able to visit 1:1 with the residents.
Went to see Colin's choir concert, that was fun to see the kids having fun and they sounded great.
Ate healthy today, very few calories.
Went to a great yoga class that Debbie taught, debated on going because I had to leave early but went anyways!!  Proud of myself for fighting through it.
Stayed off long calls on the phone.

Until tomorrow.....

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Dec 2, 2012

What's NEW today?
I watched a new super soul Sunday on Oprah, about a neurosurgeon that states he saw a glimpse of heaven, pretty cool!
Rested today and did not allow myself to work at all!!!!  New for me :)

What's GOOD today?
Had a nice day with my husband and son relaxing and ended with a nice dinner my son and I made,healthy as well!!
The weather was warmer and it was really sunny later morning and afternoon.
I made a decision to rest today because I'm feeling so tired.
I did walk on the treadmill for 30 min and burned about 130 calories.
Ready for bed by 10:30
Didn't forget to blog today :)
Learning to let things go and not get caught up in what's not going right for me.
This blog is really helping me stay focused daily on the good and only the good.

Until tomorrow.....

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Dec 1, 2012

Saturday, I love Saturdays, they are so freeing!!!

What's NEW today?
Met my husband for his football game at a restaurant, don't really like football games.

What's GOOD today?
Was able to help a client today with an urgent health matter.
Worked out 40 min.
Met some friends and say hi at the athletic club.
Getting laundry done.
My kids and family are healthy and safe.
Not spending money.
Calm evening.

Until tomorrow......

Nov 30, 2012

What's NEW today?
Tried a new Abundance oatmeal today and it was pretty good!
Going to a new restaurant and will be introduced to Vietnamese food (alittle nervous)
Going to lunch with someone new from work today.




What's GOOD today?
I'm appreciating and am grateful for all that has been given to me especially Nichole and Colin.
I'm learning to relax and I meditated for 30 min today.
Not feeling rushed to get ready for the day and start running, I just want to rest this morning.
Something new must be coming my direction (recd notice the job I applied for cancelled)
One of my goals is to be more of service to others, not sure how but its what I want to do.
Went to lunch today with Kyong and Sue to work on sales/marketing (I don't like sales, but went with it anyways!!)

Until tomorrow.....



Thursday, November 29, 2012

Nov 29, 2012

What's NEW today?
 I better start being more on purpose with this new piece, it's hard to come up with daily.  The only thing I can think of right now is that I set my mat at yoga in a new spot facing the door and I left 15 min early because it was boring, that's new!

What's GOOD today?
Went to the MD to discuss some midlife changes, this is good because I took care of myself when I could have just kept feeling the way I was feeling which really wasn't and isn't helping my quality of life.
Spoke honestly with my sons md today as well and to my son about drinking pop and its harmful effects, diet or not!!
Went to my power exercise class even though I was really tired and not feeling great.
Drank all my water today.
I'm feeling better about what's am reacting too and what I am allowing and not allowing into my life.
Unloaded the dishwasher when I didn't feel like it.
Staying organized with my work.
Passed my IIN test yesterday with a 90 percent and didn't keep putting it off.
Cancelled my credit cards x2 and am stopping my spending (actually did this yesterday but didn't blog) because I forgot.
Decreased my acct limit at the athletic club to also decrease spending money everyday at the gym, is already helping.
Worked with Nichole this past week to get the marketing blasts out for Anne's Pads and she got them out last night.

Until tomorrow......

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Nov 27, 2012

What's NEW today?
2 new meditations from Deepak Chopra, one centering on healing humanity (it felt good too meditate on healing the world) and not focusing only on myself.

What's GOOD today?
Wasn't overwhelmed with work
Jenny cleaned the house for me and it felt nice to have it cleaned and organized
Faxed all my work and am caught up
Informed nurse at VA about my role for 2013 and potential to be done there

Until tomorrow......

Monday, November 26, 2012

Nov 26, 2012

What's NEW today?
I went to an italian cooking class with my family and tasted eggplant for the first time as well as anchovies (never thought I would have in a million years, anchovies disgust me) but what the heck!
Had an amazing business coach Gary help me with my marketing and really understood where I am at with  how to go about getting myself found little by little.  And, he did it for me without pay!!  he's awesome!!  It's tough to find people like him out there in the world of greed and competition.  I'm very thankful for Gary today.


What's GOOD today?
Went to yoga, instructor didn't show up but someone from the class filled in.
Getting closer to getting paid with my WC contract.
Obtained marketing info from Gary to help with my health & wellness coaching business.
Ate healthy today.
Spent fun time with my kids doing something new and experienced it together.

Until tomorrow........

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Nov 24, 2012

I woke up really tired today and figured it must be all the sugar (pie) I have eaten from Thanksgiving as well as a piece of carrot cake last night.  UUUGG -- I am so done now with the sugar!  One thing I noticed is I did not feel this heavy and lethargic prior to thanksgiving!  Food really does make a huge difference in your energy level.

Whats NEW today?
I went to see the Life of Pi (awesome movie).
Recd a new neck dual pad from my mom!

Whats GOOD today?
Spent time with my husband with no arguments, we actually had a discussion and it went very well.
Ate healthy for lunch.
Did not eat after 7:30 pm (it was tough but I did it!!).
Went to the gym and spend an hour on the treadmill getting back into my running/walking exercise (this was good because of the time I went in the afternoon which I really hardly ever do).
Im going to bed early because I am super tired.

Until tomorrow......

Friday, November 23, 2012

Nov 23, 2012

Wow, some days it's really tough to find the good in certain things.  When arguments occur it just takes me to a different place.  I want to write this today because I want to remember that sometimes even with struggles and challenges its not so easy to find the good in my day.  Yesterday was a great day with my family and I was so looking forward to going to bed with such gratitude.  God, really did being my family back together and answered my prayers.  I felt the urge to make thanksgiving dinner and bring my family back to the table together because it has been such a long time.  I have really missed the bond of a family and genuine love for each other to spend time together and reconnect.  I have really missed that and really thought I lost that forever....

But, the pm of thanksgiving turned alittle sour.  I'll share the story.. My son wanted to go to the store for an Xbox game and he and my husband and I were bored of watching tv, so I offered to take my son to go get it.  Keep in mind that the evening for Black Friday at started so it was going to be really really busy.  I didn't get concerned with that through because I was excited to see what the frenzy was all about.  We made it to target, he got his game with very little frustration and he and I were both doing well.  My husband on the other hand was not. He became very judge mental and assuming about these people out shopping and became very short and curt but of course only my son and I had to deal with it..  He made a mean comment and I got angry because of his strong judgement towards others (it hit home because of how he has treated me and my kids with strong judgement and neg assumption), I was tired of it and called him on it.  Of course that started a disagreement, but what's new..and it left me feeling embarrassed and ashamed that I married someone that can be so ruthless to others esp those that don't have money and are different than he is.  I had to let go to that and ignore him and let go of the fact that I am connected to that in a marriage.  I have to realize that that's his deal and not mine to deal with.  It teaches me though that I do not want to be that way to others.

So, what was NEW today?
I believe in prayer and hope.
Reminded that things can change with time and patience and we are all just trying to do our best.
Went to see Bye Bye Birdie musical at the theater, it was really fun :).

What's GOOD today?
I was reminded to not treat people without judgement and be careful with assumptions of any kind both positive and negative.  Reminded me that I among better than anyone else, everyone's just trying to be happy and we are all in such different places and its not easy because we are each handed such difficult things on this earth and we all handle things differently.
Was able to get over the disagreement the night prior and wake up this morning with a positive mindset not focusing on what went wrong and looking at the good!  This must be working!!

Until tomorrow.....

Nov 21, 2012

Late post but doing it anyway to keep the  momentum and it was a good day I don't want to forget about.  Thanksgiving food prep day..

What was NEW today?
Maury and I made dinner for thanksgiving and he helped with the turkey.
I tried sweet potatoes for the first time and cooked them for the first time.
Cooked asparagus for the first time just for myself.
Opened up a little with my friend Carol about my anxiety and sadness about my family.

What was GOOD today?
Went to yoga and had a great class.
Spend time visiting with a friend prior to class.
Went to the store to get my vitamins when I didn't feel like it, went anyways!
Took the evening to prepare thanksgiving dinner with my husband.
Got some work done today and cleaned off some more paperwork on my desk.
Drank my water and ate healthy.
I have my health!
My families healthy.
I have a good relationship with my mom.

Until tomorrow.......

Nov 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

What was NEW today?
The Macy's parade was fun to watch today
Made a turkey for the first time, delegated the touching of but was behind the taste with seasoning and preparing
Made the while thanksgiving dinner for my family and they really enjoyed it, that really was a first and I am proud of myself for cooking and more so wanting to do it (I have not enjoyed cooking in the past).
Nichole cam over and spent most the day, it was new for me because its been over 2 years since we could actually sit down as a family and I wasn't on pins and needles with Maury's and Nichole's comments or reactions from each other.

What was GOOD today?
Dinner time with family.  Colin could have Nichole home to spend time with.
The pumpkin pie was amazing with cool whip.
I walked 45 min on the treadmill when I wasn't planning on it (Started out planning 30 and went more!!)
Felt good spending time with my family, the anxiety was lessened today.
Went to target at 9:00 pm for Black Friday and it was fun to see how many people were there and took the effort to spend time looking for deals for themselves and their family and friends.
Was able to talk with Todd and see how he's doing.

Until tomorrow.......

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Nov 20, 2012

Wow, what an interesting morning since I have started this blog.  I am busting my butt trying to focus on the new and good in my life to break my past history of negative thinking.  I woke up and felt it would be a good day, but ended up fighting with my husband over his control issues, getting to appt that was a no show and drove to the athletic club unsure of what to even do with my morning.  What a shitty feeling, like a negative black cloud following me and I'm trying to stay away from it and finding it very difficult.

My day has finally turned around the the good came back...thank God!  It took on purpose thinking, yoga and nice people around me to calm down enough to change the direction of the energy.  Crap..I never want to be unaware of my energy again, it would suck to be unaware.

So, what's NEW today?
I met a new person named Chris is yoga today through my friend Jean
New meditation from Deepak (believe it or not on Gratitude...)
New Parenthood and the Voice shows



What's GOOD today?
Had a good yoga practice
Turned my energy from chias to calm
Had a great turkey and apple soup for lunch
Went to empower class, had a great workout
It's sunny outside :)
Nichole came over and had dinner with Chad
Really nice weather today

Until tomorrow.......

Monday, November 19, 2012

Nov 19, 2012

What's NEW today?
Nothing really new today :(

What's GOOD today?
Met an awesome elderly couple who were so considerate of each other even after 68 years.
Was able to go to power yoga and work hard.
Watched the voice tonight.
Ate healthy and drank all my water.
Spent time with Nichole and Chad at lunch today.
Got up early today and didn't stall getting ready for the day (helps when you have to drive your son to school on time!)

Until tomorrow.....

Nov 18, 2012

What's NEW today?
Tried a new vegetable soup recipe my husband made, pretty good too!
Was able to visit an old friend for a few minutes.
Had a new empower track today, fun to change it up.


What's GOOD today?
Did a specific let go and and law of least effort meditation today.
Awesome weather.
Got organized alittle more with my moms business.
Got more organized in my office.
Exercised on treadmill and did power class

Until tomorrow......

Nov 16, 2012

Didn't have a chance to complete today's blog, my husband came home and my schedules all off.

But I do remember what was really good today, I went to an amazing yoga practice and really worked hard!

Until tomorrow.....

Nov 17, 2012

What's NEW today?
Bobbie Brown powder
Tried walleye for the first time with squash and roasted zucchini
Went to St. Paul hotel for the first time, beautiful place
New Chopra meditation, was awesome

What's GOOD today?
Really nice day
Enjoyed not working and taking time off from thinking about it
Went on a dinner date, that was fun
I'm healthy
My family is healthy
My dogs are healthy
I have God in my life!!
I believe in abundance..  All things are possible

Until tomorrow......

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Nov 15, 2012

Today was a great day, lots of new thoughts and lessons learned from the Daily Love with Mastin Kipp.
I learned so many NEW things:
If you want to be happy you HAVE to DO things everyday that make you happy.  Let go of what doesn't make you happy.
I get to choose how I feel which is spiritual maturity, don't let the feelings control, choose what to do with them.
I learned the difference between a BRAT and a CHICKEN:  the brat is I want what I want, I deserve it because.... The chicken is intellectual excuses, bringing in facts.  An example of this was that I was saying to myself there's not a lot of jobs in my industry.. That is the chicken side of me that I didn't want to apply and keep get rejected from jobs.
Amazing new abundance meditation with Deepak .. I need to say to myself everyday ---
I expect and accept abundance to flow easily to me.  There is a law of least effort in the universe.

What was GOOD today?
The weather again was awesome.
I got more organized today with my business to allow myself to stop having so many thoughts of what I need to get done.  I just got the done.
I walked and burned 230 calories and stuck to my goal of not eating after 7:30
Met some nice people today in red wing
My shoulder and back and foot are healing
I ate healthy today
My family is safe
I spend time on the phone with Nichole, I like spending time with her.
Maury and I are having a great transition with him home from his trip.
I drank 3 liters of water today :). I'm proud of myself.

Until tomorrow......

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Nov 14, 2012

What's NEW today?
????  Not really anything new, ill have to come back and edit when I remember something.


What's GOOD today?
Really nice weather outside today and sunny.
My back is feeling better and I was able to go to my weight training class today.
Had fun seeing Christy from my old work place, she's so upbeat and cheerful, fun to talk to.
Had a good in service today at the ALF
Drank all my water today and a little extra.
My husband came home today from his trip.
Got my hair done today and relaxed.
Was able to stop by and say hello to Nichole at work.





Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Nov 13, 2012

What's NEW today?
Met a man named Phil and the chiro office who had a brain injury in college, now he's in his 60's, really nice guy and it was fun to visit with him.
New meditation today with focus of giving to others :)
Listened to a new life coach Mister Kipp and Steve Moyer about eating for weight loss
Found out about a new book by Carolyn M....


What's GOOD today?
Had a great yoga class
Good session with my business coach and gained clarity on marketing my coaching and giving
Felt less sore after a chiropractic adjustment
Ate healthy today
Didn't eat after 7:30, this can be so hard for me because throughout my life I ate late in the evenings growing up, this is a habit I am breaking to get some weight off!
Exercised on the treadmill today for 45 min
My kids are healthy and safe
My husband is safe and healthy, I am healthy and taking care of myself
My husbands coming home tomorrow from his work trip

Until tomorrow.......


Monday, November 12, 2012

Nov 12, 2012

Monday always seems to be a day of uncertainty for me.  I think about how I want my week to go, what do I want out of my week and what do I want to add into my week!  Today was a good day.

What was NEW today?
I tried for the first time something new for breakfast, fruit and oatmeal from McDonalds, the calories were 290 but I still need to look up the sugars.. But it was really good to try something new to eat that was semi healthy.
Met two new people today through work.
I also tried sweet potatoe fries for the first time, those were good too!

What was GOOD today?
I didn't feel or allow myself to be rushed today, I took my time with work.
Had my house cleaned, I love when Jenny cleans for us, it's such a break from all the chores and I can focus on other things in my life.
Walked on the treadmill during the voice, didn't allow myself to just sit.
Drank 3 liters of water today.
Didn't eat anything after 7:30 pm, achieved my goal today!!!!!!
My family is healthy
I am healthy and have lots of energy to want to do things in life
My kids are safe
We can pay our bills and have alittle extra.
Did my meditation.
God is a strong presence in my life.
True potentiality and abundance is possible and happening in my life.
I have made a shift and let all the negative things in my past go, true freedom :). Thank God


Until tomorrow.......

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Nov 11, 2012

It's Sunday today and there is so much I want and need to get done, so I decided today I will try to add to the posting throughout the day because maybe I am having a tough time finding new things to post because I forget or minimize them.  So if I concentrate today on what's new, maybe I will shock myself with new things I am experiencing daily..

What's NEW today?
Watching Super Soul Sunday on Oprah and its not a repeat!! It's a new show with Eckhart Tolle.
New Deepak Chopra abundance meditation today, loved it!!
I did end up buying the super brain book I debated on because I didn't want to spend money, but I was lucky and found the only one in the store.

What's GOOD today?
Had a massage today to relieve my neck and shoulder discomfort, felt awesome!
Exercised today as I tried to talk myself out of power training, did it anyways. :) and do not have to live with the regret of not doing it.
Ate healthy and concentrated on eating more throughout the day to decrease the calories in the evening (my bad habit is eating more calories and unhealthy foods after 7:00pm)
Spent time with my son grocery shopping, I love spending time with my kids even with the simple chores of daily life.
Found the motivation to clean today and stayed in a positive mindset.

Until tomorrow.......


Nov 10, 2012

What was NEW today?
This is getting tougher for me to find new things daily.  I seem to have to make this happen on purpose because new things just don't always pop into your day.  I don't want to just make it easy and use things that I purpose on my new list because that seems so simple and easy!  I really need to take time at the end of day to really think what is NEW....
Well, today I did do something new, I faced timed my husband and saw a new hotel in Paris through him.  So, I did get to see a new environment!!
This is something I realized that I need to concentrate more on, on a daily basis.


What was GOOD today?
The weather was amazing today it was 67 degrees and sunny.
I was able to go on a 6 mile walk with a friend and was able to visit and exercise!!
I rested and was able to get a good nights sleep.
Went to wabasha with my son and we had fun going out to lunch and had conversation without a tv in the vicinity :). I love that, time with friends and family without tv to interrupt!

Until tomorrow.......

Friday, November 9, 2012

Nov 9, 2012

I had a pretty uneventful day today, good but uneventful. 

What is NEW today:
I went and bought some new pajama pants that were on clearance!


What is GOOD today:
I made it on the treadmill today for an hour and was able to read more of my book.  My goal is to focus on one book before moving onto another.
I ate a salad for dinner which was really good because I have not been focused on eating more vitamin enriched foods and I did it today with a salad and pea soup.

Until tomorrow.....

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Nov 8

Today was a pretty good day, everything went smooth, didn't work too much but stayed really busy.  Sometimes I just cannot figure out what keeps me so busy.  When I go to bed at night it just doesn't feel like I had enough time in my day to gets everything done that I want to!  That's probably a GOOD thing, I'm enjoying my day that much and making good use of my time.

Whats NEW today....
Had dinner with my daughter, her boyfriend and my son!  First time with her boyfriend.
Watched a new Coach Meg presentation and learned more about my inner self and I have a ton in common with a successful female in the same industry I'm in - that felt nice and inspiring.

What's GOOD today....
Dinner with my kids was fun and really nice to be together!
Really nice weather with lots of sunshine.
Had a good lunch - split pea and ham soup with no bread (watching carbs is good!)
Had a great Hatha yoga class and  went to power class when I didn't feel like it
Drank all my water and ate well except I really need to get rid of the Halloween treats they are not good for my food plan..
I'm in bed and reedy to rest.

Until tomorrow......


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Nov 7

Day 4:  What's NEW today?
Chad and Kathy made their adoption final ----- Great News for today!!!!!
Met a new client today via the telephone through senior bridge that I was able to help coach and offered GCM, was able to visit with her and help her relieve some of her stress.
New meditation today which was fun to do!
Watched a new show called Chicago, loved it!

What's GOOD today?
Met with my WC client and enjoyed our visit, got to know her alittle more which was really nice.
Client was thoughtful and brought me a bar to take back to Rochester, it was so thoughtful of her :)
I felt energetic and had motivation.
Walked for 30 minutes, enjoyed watching the voice with my son.
My son made dinner for us, so we could have a home cooked meal for dinner.
Looking forward to yoga tomorrow!


Until tomorrow.....

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Nov 6, 2012

Day 3 --  today was a good day!
I am really taking time in my life to figure out what I want more of and less of.  By doing this blog it is already clarifying so much for me.  To focus on the good in life makes one heck of a difference to your daily mindset.  It weird though how the brain sometimes wants to focus on the negative, what a daily and sometimes hourly fight internally!!

So.... I ask myself today..
What was new today?
I bought myself some new yoga tips
I stayed in a peaceful state of mind (normally I am emotionally in different places throughout the day)
I used FaceTime to talk with my husband in Paris, that was fun and really new for me because I never have been able to see him at work before ( or resting from work anyways!)

What was good today?
All that was new in addition to getting my exercise in, eating healthy, hearing my brother got a job, calm day of work, focused on positive things, voted today when I wasn't planning on it, went to dinner with my son, met up with my daughter at work and visited with her, bought a couple new coffee cups on sale!  Took time to meditate today and focus on abundance for myself and my family!!!


Good day.  Until tomorrow.......

Monday, November 5, 2012

Nov 5, 2012

2nd day to post, so far Im following through!!  As I go through today there was alot of good today:
had a really close parking space at the gym
had a great power yoga workout
had coffee unexpected with a friend
had a great turkey burger and have been careful and fully aware of my foods today (goal everyday!)
my husband bought me V8 juice and roses without asking!!!  VICTORY :)
had lots of energy today, have not felt as fatigued as I have been this past few weeks

What was new today?
Deepok Chopras 1st day of abundance meditation (fits right along with my new blog)
Roses in different colors, they are gorgeous
Recd new referral from FL company as GCM

Overall -- lots of new and good today!!!

Until tomorrow.....

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Nov 4, 2012 Whats New and Good today?

I have finally decided to get over my fears of creating and keeping a blog.   I am not very good at writing and grammer but I am good at communicating verbally.  I believe that is where my fear has come from.  It also seems as if this is what everyone is doing anymore so I figured what the hell - Kim do something new today!!  I decided rather than worry about anyone else seeing this, I am going to write and journal in this blog everyday for myself and my journey in life. So to begin --

I have been having a tough time trying to figure out what it is Im really suppose to be doing with my life!  I have been a follower for my lifetime and didnt even realize it!!  I was told growing up what I should be doing with my life by my dad, you will be a Nun, a homemaker, etc, this was told to me until I was about 20 years old.  I ignored what he said because I was in a household of 4 sibling boys and was always the one helping my mom with chores and feeling like I should help her with shopping for groceries, etc because she seemed so overwhelmed at times.  I didnt realize this idea of being a homemaker or nun would turn me into a female that rebelled.  I somehow knew within myself that being a nun or a homemaker was not the reason I was put on this earth.  I wanted to have a family, dont get me wrong, I have two children and am married.  Something within me keeps telling me that I have something more to do.  To this day I still have not figured out where that voice & intuitive feeling came from and what I am suppose to be doing with it!

So, to make a long story very short, I am 46 years old, Im a Registered Nurse, and a Health & Wellness Coach.  I became a nurse and a coach because I love encouraging people and seeing them happy with themselves.  It makes me sad when others are not happy with their lives, because I KNOW what that feels like and I DO NOT want others to feel that way!!  So part of the reason I feel Im on earth as a human is to assist people and partner with them to make their lives better.

I really dislike marketing.  So, to get myself out there as a Coach and obtain clients is my challenge now.  I have no idea how I am going to make this happen because I do not like to push people or manipulate them into thinking they need my help, so not sure what to do at this point with my passion for coaching.  I really want to work with obesity because I and my family has really struggled with that.  Obesity hurts!!  Perfect example of people that are unhappy and lost!  I really believe one day I will be working as a Coach with those wanting to change their lives and get their lives back!  I will be patient and let the universe figure out how to help me with this.

One of my goals for writing this is to write down everyday what is New and Good Today -- so I will begin today, November 4, 2012 (I also have a goal of following through with this because I have a tendency to get bored easily and not follow through with these longer term goals) --

New:  I started my blog today (Whats New and Good Today? at coachwithkimberly@blogspot.com)
Good:  Its sunny outside, I have time to myself today and made myself sit down and do this journal entry even though Im nervous about it! Im also excited about getting ready to go exercise after a good nights sleep.  I am also going to go shopping today for some new fall clothes!!  Im back on my food awareness plan and also have a goal of a 20lb weight loss in 90 days, I started this by eating a homemade breakfast with protein and whole wheat!

Until tomorrow ......
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