Sunday, June 30, 2013

June 30, 2013

What's NEW today?
My husband started a fire for me while we sat outside tonight and had wine.
I went for my 6 mile walk by myself and enjoyed my music on the way.
Packed some of my kitchen stuff today for when I move.

What's GOOD today?
Slept in today.
Finished up some laundry.
Cleaned the house.
Had some difficult conversation with my spouse but didn't allow myself go escape like I normally do,
Held my son accountable to mowing the lawn today and I didn't help him with it.
Emptied the dishwasher twice!!!!
Cleaned out the fridge and threw away the old stuff.
Cleaned out some cupboards in the laundry room and threw some things away.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Beautiful weather and a healthy body to go on my walk.  Thank God for my health and the abundance in my life.

Until tomorrow.......

Saturday, June 29, 2013

June 29, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to lunch with a friend at Green Mill and had some margaritas and salad
Thought about starting a Women's Wellness Center as life coaches together, beginning thoughts
Read my new book Becoming a Millionaire Gods Way
Met a Swami for the first time and meditated for one hour without interruption with a group of people at Mary's Wellness Center.
Signed up for a 3 Hr regression session in August to figure myself out more!!

What's GOOD today?
Went to power yoga today, great workout, new people in class which was fun
Picked up my big box I want to pack my kitchen stuff in that's been on my counter for a month
Nice weather today, no rain
Had lunch with a friend today that I haven't seen for almost a year and she lives 10 min away, enjoyed reconnecting with her
Made dinner and ate on the deck while I read my book
Vacuumed when I did nt feel like it, need to focus on cleaning again this month of July
Realized my bdays on Wed and I want a yoga blanket for my bday gift ven if I have to buy it myself
Meditated for one hour today, first time ever!!!  I enjoyed it when I thought I would be bored and antsy but really wasn't.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Teachers to learn from and those that sacrifice their lives for the purpose of learning and teaching and sharing that with others.

Until tomorrow.....

Friday, June 28, 2013

June 28, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to a winery with some awesome friends and did yoga outside, it rained and was awesome with the birds and sounds of wind and smells of summer.
Ate a salmon salad in a restaurant I have not been in before, Mills Tavern with friends as well!! Fun!

What's GOOD today?
Slept in until 10:00, felt wonderful to not have to get up on purpose for anything.
Completed two assessments with really nice families this afternoon.
Visited with Nichole today or a few minutes at work
Got in to my salon last minute for an eyebrow wax, I love visiting with Stephanie
Awesome weather today
Had a really fun evening with friends having dinner and wine together, fulfilled a vision on my vision board of having a new group of friends to have fun with and share things with!

What's am I GRATEFUL for today?
New friends and time together, thank you God for answering my prayers.

Until tomorrow......

Thursday, June 27, 2013

June 27, 2013

What's NEW today?
This is getting really tough for me each day... I did meet someone new today in yoga, Mark

What's GOOD today?
Went through some emails and took care of responses
Cleaned out my purse and organized it
Organized my work and completed two assessments today, already faxed in and taken care of!
Get to sleep in tomorrow am
Offered to drive to wine and yoga tomorrow night with 4 girlfriends
Ate healthy today and drank my water
Went to hatha yoga and empower
Texted a friend to see how his new house is, he loves it.
Rested when I wasn't feeling great today, didn't push myself

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Sunshine and nice weather, Gods favors, faith and hope
Inviting abundance into my life on purpose!

Until tomorrow.....

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

June 26, 2013

What's NEW today?
Had wine on the deck with friend Kim tonight.

What's GOOD today?
Had a great yoga power class and lunch with friends from yoga
Took back a skirt and belt to recoup money I didn't want to spend
Finished up some laundry and put some clothes away
Took the sheets off the beds from guests this weekend to wash, didn't procrastinate it!
Read some of my new book from Mom today regarding exercise and watching what you eat is so much more important than exercising like crazy.
Made some spaghetti for dinner with whole wheat noodles
Took some time and cleaned and straightened up the house
Organized my work and recd two more assessments
Remembered to do my bog today
Feel better after 2 days of being sick

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Nice weather, no rain and resting my body and mind.

Until tomorrow.....

Monday, June 24, 2013

June 24, 2013

What's NEW today?
Ate at Victorias with Mom, Mother In Law, son and Maury, didn't have wine for the 1st time!!

What's GOOD today?
Went to yoga today and had a good class
Ate a salad for lunch today and was careful with dressing on salad
No wine today
Enjoyed cake, and 1/2 cup of pasta and beans with hamb bun, ate outside with family
Plan for tomorrow, no more pasta, breads and low carbs
Looking forward to going back to blast 30 tomorrow and empower
Spent the evening with Mom and Wahna and Nichole, enjoyed dinner together outside on deck

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Nice weather, financial goals and hope for the future.

Until tomorrow.......


Sunday, June 23, 2013

June 23, 2013

What's NEW today?
Had Nichole and Chads baby shower for Paisley today, turned out well!!
Met some new people at the shower today.

What's GOOD today?
Visited with my friend Amy today, enjoyed seeing her, it's been quite a while.
Completed the baby shower, time to rest :)
Was careful with my calories, need to be more aware tomorrow with pasta and carbs/breads.
Drank more than 2L of water today.
Slept in this morning.
Had breakfast with mom and Nichole.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
That I am not an event planner and that my Mom and Nichole are good at it..

Until tomorrow.........

Friday, June 21, 2013

June 21, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to see Joseph and the Amazing Colored Dreamcoat with Mom, Maury and Wahna
Got photographed in empower for the city advertising, I was ok with it, normally wouldn't have been
Didn't have dessert after dinner at the theater and only one glass of wine :) to save calories on purpose

What's GOOD today?
Made it to yoga today when I did not feel like going, I was really tired and had a wine hangover
Also made it to empower class when I really didn't feel like going
Went to the mall and had Maury and Colin pick out a baby gift for Paisleys shower
Stayed in a decent mood even though I was super tired today
Had my house cleaned, have retired the house cleaner to save money while trying to sell
Reminded myself of my SOLD vision for the house while going through pictures in my phone and deleting some old pictures I didn't need, also a good thing!
Ate healthy today

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
My relationship with my Mom and trying to make a good relationship with Wahna for my husband.

Until tomorrow......



June 20, 2013

What's NEW today?
Had a pedicure with mom & Nichole with fruit and smoothies
Went to a high tea in Red Wing and had cucumber sandwiches for lunch and lemon cake :)
Went to Enlightenment Photography to see Paisley for the first time in ultrasound, 3 lbs, AMAZING
Bought a new comfy black dress

What's GOOD today?
Took today to spend with Mom & Nichole, had lots of fun!
Fun yoga class
Anniversary of my first marriage, 26 yrs ago, the good thing...I'm married to a much better man now.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Life changes

Until tomorrow.....

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

June 18, 2013

What's NEW today?
A lemon cupcake, tasted soooo good.
Met with RAC to plan food for a baby shower, almost ready thanks to my Moms help!
Had a kick butt really tough, almost got sick workout...but I was proud of myself for doing it.
Bought a white skirt for the shower, it's so comfortable.

What's GOOD today?
Got lots more done for the shower, cake ordered, food picked out and ordered..
Got a power workout in today and a blast 30 while Moms visiting
Enjoyed lunch with Mom at the RAC, ate really healthy.
Got up early this morning and did some office work, got organized!
Called about traffic ticket cost, didn't keep putting it off.
Talked with lots of friends at the gym today, fun day.
Asked Linda a  coaching friend from the county to assist me if able with a part time position
Got Mom in for a massage today to help her pain.
It was nice out today.
Found some softness in my heart for M, not so angry today at him.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Spiritual healers, rest, the financial means to pay for things, a new day tomorrow to look forward to!

until tomorrow.....

Monday, June 17, 2013

June 17, 2013

What's NEW today?
Spent the day with my Mom and had a nice time, met with Mary L and did some healing.
Went to Northfield and met a new couple, very sweet and fun couple, learned to watch my judgement of others....the man sounded crabby on the phone but ended up being very kind.
Purchased a new bracelet with the meaning of wealth stones at Monarch

What's GOOD today?
Had a fun day with Mom
Went to yoga class, nice workout
Looking forward to  lifting some weights tomorrow at noon
Didn't have to cook dinner, ate soup and sandwiches at the RAC
It was really warm and sunny today
Saved money driving to car today to Northfield for work
Got the car washed and filled it with gas

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Having the money to take care of what I need and for fun things I want.
Having my Mom to spend time with.
Spiritual healers, Mary Lavine, she is an amazing healer for emotional traumas.

Until tomorrow.......

Sunday, June 16, 2013

June 16, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to Daubys for brunch with Mom and Nichole and picked out a cake for the shower.
Ate an omelette with asparagus, not bad, and fruit, no breads.
Had Karl and Chad over for cupcakes for Fathers Day.

What's GOOD today?
It's Fathers Day, it was fun to see Dads with their daughters and sons out today spending time together.
Had a really nice morning with my Mom and daughter having breakfast and spent the day together getting things for Fathers Day to make for dinner.
Had a great dinner with family, tasted awesome with homemade foods, organic corn and meat.
Awesome day today, warm and sunny.
Colin grilled the meat.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Family

Until tomorrow......

Saturday, June 15, 2013

June 15, 2013

What's NEW today?
Colin's 17th bday, I can't believe it already, he's growing up and I'm proud of what he's become and the kind of person he is, I'm blessed!
Ate some bok suki in my mongo grill lunch and threw in some kale, edamame, chick peas, awesome!
Ate dinner with Mom at the Mongo Grill and sat outside by the water fountain, it was really nice.
Went to Mas and Mom had a spiritual healing session.
Celebrated Nichole and Colin's Bday at Olive Garden with Chad and Mom and Maury.
Ate the veggie lasagna with squash and zucchini for the first time.
Had a lemon cheesecake small cupcake, shared at the cupcake shop, tasted amazing.

What's GOOD today?
Enjoyed the day with my Mom, she flew in today to spend 10 days.
Awesome weather today, sunshine and only bits of rain.
Ate lots of new things today, experimented and ended up with a really good lunch at the Mongo Grill.
Spent some time with Mas Sajedy and spiritual healing session
Picked up a shower gift for Paisley
Sat outside on the deck tonight and had bday cake with the kids.
Going to bed being very aware of my sugar intake, tomorrow I need to be very careful.
Mom made is safely on the airplane, and the drive to and from the city was safe.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Mom visiting and spending time with her.
Family.
The grace of God to give a gift to humans that are willing to share it.

Until tomorrow.........


Friday, June 14, 2013

June 14, 2013

What's NEW today?
Ate a new cranberry spinach salad with a vinegar type dressing, tasted awesome
Had some new cheese nachos, ate outside by the fire at Twigs with Maury & Nichole
Did empower today at 10:30 after yoga

What's GOOD today?
Got a good workout in today with yoga and weight lifting by noon.
Ate really healthy today, chicken breast and broccoli for lunch and spinach salad for dinner
Enjoyed wine for dinner at the fire outside at Twigs, awesome night outside!!
Finished up working for CDM today, after 8 years, sad but it's time to start a new chapter in my life
Talked with Mom and laughed
Got paid from CDM
Put my basket of clothes away I had in my bedroom for over a week
Was up early this morning and did my morning pages, enjoyed the morning.
Got invited to breakfast in the morning by some yoga friends

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Nice comfortable weather, with sunshine, birds, and awesome smelling flowers, trees & grass

Until tomorrow.........

Thursday, June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to work today and met a new lady, she was so sweet, I want to be like that if I make it to 84.
Ate frozen buttered peas, chicken and salad with white wine for dinner on the deck.
Had my hair color and cut redone by a new stylist, Sara.
Bought some Father's Day cards and bday cards at Hallmark!

What's GOOD today?
Spent time with Nichole this morning, coffee with alittle bit of shopping.
Ate healthy today, very low carbs, no breads or pasta, did have a few crackers and white wine.
Drank water today, working and aware of getting some weight off.
Went for a walk with Kim, short walk but it felt really good.
Awesome day, warm with sunshine, these are my favorite :)
Ended the day not being angry anymore with Maury, he's tough to live with but who isn't?
Really looking forward to yoga tomorrow and power at 5:30.
Had a nice safe drive to and from work when I could have concentrated better on the road.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
My safety and protection from God.
Clarity and lessons learned in life and the ability to grow from them and move on in life.

Until tomorrow......


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

June 12, 2013

What's NEW today?
Ate lunch at a little coffee shop and did my work in st Charles
Smoked a clove cigar, not very good :(
Met a new couple today, their dynamics of their relationship was very interesting
Went into the Smoke Shop to check out what kinds of cigars they have and stuff
In a relationship their is no point in pointing blame, both parties are equally guilty no matter what!
Decided I don't know what the hell to do with my life, I need to have faith 100% all the time
Tried a new foam roller/Pilates class yesterday

What's GOOD today?
Rested from working out, worked out hard yesterday
Ate really healthy today, no pasta and no breads
Got in two assessments this afternoon
Finally mailed my neice and nephews birthday cards!
Sunshine this morning, no rain till this afternoon :)
Had all my water today even though I didn't start drinking it till after 3:00
Looking forward to getting my hair fixed tomorrow with a new hair dresser

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Being alone and quiet.

Until tomorrow.......


Monday, June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

What's NEW today?
Didn't eat any pasta or bread today, very low carbs.
Luminosity.com to give your mind a workout
Watched National Geographic, Brains
Signed up for yoga and wine class at the end of June


What's GOOD today?
Had a great yoga practice today.
Visited with friend Pam and enjoyed a cup of coffee.
Awesome warm and sunny weather today
Was home in time to sit and finish my work on the deck
Drank 3 L of water
Ate really healthy today



Sunday, June 9, 2013

June 9, 2013

What's NEW today?
Talked with my husband about some serious issues ended the day on a peaceful note.
Learned about Weiss, and reincarnation, want to buy a book he wrote, to two!

What's GOOD today?
Cleaning out my mud room closet and organizing some nice kitchen items to pack.
Giving away 3 pairs of shoes and packed the rest to get better organized.
Ate all healthy foods today with one glass of wine to finish up the bottle and not waste :)
Tanned today to do something for myself.
Walked 6 miles with friend Kim.
Awesome weather this afternoon to walk and enjoy sunshine finally.
Drank all my water and am very focused on not eating breads or pasta, low carbs.
Finally figured out that I can be nice even when I am irritated, just have to pray for better control of emotions.
Printed off a picture off human energy fields for my vision board and plan to use it to heal from past.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Sunshine and nice walking weather.

Until tomorrow.....

Saturday, June 8, 2013

June 8, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to a graduation party for a neighbor.  I still dont understand this garage party thing for high school graduations, its different.
Made a fire in the fire pit and burned some things I have been wanting to get rid of.  Stayed outside and watched the fire in the drizzle, it was nice.
Drank some wine and spent some time alone.
Had some new Havarti cheese which was really good and creamy.
Listened to a counseling call for coaching through Robbins Foundation.

What's GOOD today?
Got some morning pages in today with some frustations down on paper to get them off my mind.
Its been a tough weekend but the evening has been nice.
Made a small fire today to burn some old pants I have been wanting to burn and sat outside for awhile.
Took the day off from working out. 
Kept up on my water and even drank alittle extra.
Talked to my mom.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Time alone and doing things on purpose for myself to get clarity for my life.

Until tomorrow......

Friday, June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013

What's NEW today?
Had a photo shoot today, got over my fears of my picture being taken :)
Had wine with new group of friends from yoga
Spending the night in a hotel, wanted some time alone :)

What's GOOD today?
Slept in today
Had my pictures taken by a photographer in two different and fun outfits
Completed two assessments today in same town, nice time management
Ate very few calories today but enjoyed wine!

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
New friends.

Until tomorrow....

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 6, 2013

What's NEW today?
Meatballs at Noodles Inc with the Penna Rose, tasted so good!
Took a testdrive in a new Corolla, a bit small but affordable.
Took a testdrive in a used 2006 Mustang, in great shape and fun to drive.

What's GOOD today?
Had a great hatha yoga class and really stretched my hips, felt great!
Had coffee with yoga friends and looking forward to photo shoot tomorrow
Traded in Colins Mustang for a better one and things went really well, worked with some amazing men at Toyota/Ford - made things go well when you trust who you are working with.
Had a great blast 30 class with different exercises and tough cardio wkout
Ate some good Ranier cherries and bought some more today
Ate some strawberries instead of cookies for a snack this evening, and ate dinner at home and didnt spend money eating out.
Had a good lunch at Noodles Inc today with Colin and Maury
No rain today, cloudy but not too bad of a temperature
No work today!! 
Walked with a friend at the gym and updated her about our home for sale

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
A smooth car trade and finding Colin a safe vehicle to drive, God for sure had his hands in this deal, we only lost 2900 versus 10,000.  We couldnt have asked for it to go any smoother.

Until tomorrow.......

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

June 5, 2013

What's NEW today?
Ate at a new coffee shop in Austin and had a BLT and a butterscotch oatmeal cookie :)
Met some new families today at my assessments
Found out about a new yoga/wine event at the end of June, signing up for it!!
Listened to a new instructor through IIN and learned more about marketing health coaching.

What's GOOD today?
Started working at 10 am, slept in
Went to a great yoga class
Drove to Austin and it was a nice drive, not too rainy
Colin's last day of school, he's a senior already!!  He's happy but I think he's growing up too fast.
Ate a healthy breakfast, very aware of my intake of carbs today..need to decrease
Completed some work at CDM
Talked with Nichole today
Made about 300.00 today, productive day and I exercised
Drank lots of water
Spent the day alone...enjoyed getting my work done.
Finished the shower invites, they are ready to be mailed.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Work and the opportunity to make money and have flexibility.

Until tomorrow.........

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

June 4, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to Hannys and tried on some new clothes that I wouldn't have before, awesome yellow pants and a very pretty white dress to use for photo shoot!
Tried on an orange shawl that was cool but didn't buy it, too expensive.
Took back my Capri jeans because I wanted to save money, ended savings over 100.00.

What's GOOD today?
Slept in today which changed my whole day but ended up being a good thing
Had a clothes fitting with Jessica at Hannys and picked some fun stuff
Had a small penna rosa at Noodles Inc instead of a large one and no wine, saved calories
Ate breakfast and dinner at home today, saved money and sticking to goal of only eating out 2-3x wk
Drank all my water
Had a great blast 30 class with Chris and signed up for another 6 weeks :)
Took Nichole dinner at work and found out a friends son and his wife are pregnant, 10 wks along
Mailed all the baby shower invites, have a few left to finish and mail tomorrow
Organized all assessments and have all but one scheduled

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Getting over feeling very frustrated and stressed about money and responsibilities of life.  I didn't allow myself to hang on to the icky feelings.
FAITH that God is taking care of us.

Until tomorrow......

Monday, June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013

What's NEW today?
Watched an Oprah Masterclass on Lenny Kravitz, what an amazing character this guy has.
Met a new family on my assessment in a town I hadn't been to before.
Learned about a new company called Extreme Fitness, going to introduce myself to a class soon and meet the owner and offer my health coaching to her customers if she's interested.
My new goal is to only eat out three x per week, to help with my weight loss.
I have a goal to lose 20lbs in 12 months or less, only by healthy options.
Started using a new tool called a Healthy Living Journal, 21 days to a new habit and put on a red wristband yesterday to remind me to eat at home and eat healthy options and exercise.

What's GOOD today?
Cut up my strawberries that I bought two days ago at Target, they tasted really good finally, mixed them with blueberries which were also amazing.  I am so glad winter is OVER!!
Worked out this morning in yoga, had a nice class.
Visited with my friend Pam today after yoga.
Nichole and Chad have landed safely from their trip to Florida.
Finished the invites and prepared them to mail out tomorrow for the shower.
Sat outside and worked in the sun, it was really nice weather today.
Ate dinner at home tonight, soup and sandwiches, I like not eating out.
Wrote my goals for my weight and health in my new journal, cont wearing my habit band.
I have a choice to not spend money and save, reminded myself of this!!  If I want to have fun and travel in my life I have to not spend and live simple and enjoy it.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Being able to have work and make money, and make the choicest to not spend money.

Until tomorrow.......

Sunday, June 2, 2013

June 2, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to a new memory care facility to complete a nursing assessment, very nice place.
Looked at a model townhome for future potential option when we move.

What's GOOD today?
Got in two work assessments while picking up husband at the airport, awesome time mngmnt
Money is flowing in like I am hoping for, have on my vision board
Had a Jimmy Johns salad wrap with turkey, healthy lunch!
Ate a really good breakfast with yogurt, and a V8 with coffee, apple for a snack!
Got in a weight lifting workout this afternoon
Sat on deck this evening and had a glass of wine with my husband and son (son had juice!)
Asked son to make dinner, had homemade spagetti, it's so nice to eat at home and not eat out
Awesome weather today, it was so sunny today and a nice temperature
Faxed in my work tonight, didn't procrastinate!!
Had a salad with dinner on purpose, but cookies for desert :)
Finished all the laundry, finally
Drank 3L of water today, feeling very hydrated and healthy
No headache today, nice relief
Husband home from work after a week trip

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Sunshine and a nice days work
Thank God for a flow of work coming in!

Until tomorrow..........

Saturday, June 1, 2013

June 1, 2013

What's NEW today?
Went to look at a beautiful Blue Mustang with a sunroof with Colin, sat in it even :)
Put my little card holder angel on my bed stand that I bought quite awhile ago and forgot about.
Nichole sent me a picture of a little umbrella with Paisleys name on it, sooo cute, she's going to get her newborn pictures with it.

What's GOOD today?
Put laundry away that's been sitting in my room in a basket for a week.
Attended yoga class, great workout, helped my headache feel better.
Slept in today till 8:30 without realizing it.
Mowed the back lawn and Colin helped mow the front, felt good to keep up on the lawn for selling!
Picked up some groceries to have healthier foods in the house to eat.
Got my hair redone, the color looks lots better and much more natural.
Scheduled a facial for tomorrow, first one ever!!
Feel good abut exercise today with yoga for 75 min and mowing for 45 min.
Ate healthy today, was careful not to eat junky
Bought some Ranier cherries, they taste awesome, expensive as heck but good.
Made some chicken tenders homemade for dinner instead of eating out.
Took the time and completed my morning pages x3, this journaling brings such clarity with thoughts.

What am I GRATEFUL for today?
Knowing God has my life planned out for my good.
The safety and health of myself and my family, dogs included :)

Until tomorrow.........