Quote of the Week

What ever you decide to do, make it great and filled with joy!


~ E

Giving Thanks

Look at my view....

Every time this year I get excited. Not because of the weather change. (I actually do not like being cold.) But because it's family time. We eat, playing board games and remember why we are here on Earth. I have yet to figure out my why, yet it reminds me to working on it, pray and think about all of the way's I have been blessed. No my life isn't exactly where I want it to be but overall I'm happier. Why? I think I am meant to work for myself. That's why I haven't been for-filled working for anyone in over a decade. In the past, I dreaded going into work building. Hearing customer whine and complain instead of letting me fix there issue. I actually am happy when I help people

At church a few weeks ago, my minister was speaking on the concept of giving thanks. Even if the situation looks bad, there is always a positive in it. He gave the example of a man being robbed. He gave thanks that he was not doing the actual robbing. That he was alive to give thanks. Even though he had a wallet to even get stolen! Lol. See there is always a way to give thanks even in the worst of times.

Here are some ways I try to be reminded to say how thankful I am every day. 

1) Saying out load why you are thankful.
2) Creating and writing in a gratitude journal. Mine is fuchsia!
3) There is a wonderful app called the Five Minute Journal App. For those who aren't into paper you can write in the app everyday what you are thankful for and at night what made you happy that day. They also have it in book form. 


Well I did not write in my gratitude journal every day, I want to finish the year strong so I am writing something in the app everyday. Maybe even copy it into my physical journal. Humm.... In what ways do you give thanks? Comment below!

~E

Quote of the Week

"Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negitivity." 

- Unknown

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"We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them." 

-William Arthur Ward 

 

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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. "


~ Anais Nin

Oh Yeah.... This Weather

This weeks quote. Enjoy.


"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. "

~ Mark Twain


He definitely knew what he was talking about.

Have a great rest of the week.

~ Erica

Spring is Here

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I don't know who sad this but it's true......

The Best Kind Of Kiss Is When You Have To Stop Because You Can't Help But Smile.


Have a great week! 
~E

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I will always say this.... this may be my favorite quote. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, 1963


~ E

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“This is an important lesson to remember when you're having a bad day, a bad month, or a shitty year. Things will change: you won't feel this way forever. And anyway, sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are the ones your soul needs most. I believe you can't feel real joy unless you've felt heartache. You can't have a sense of victory unless you know what it means to fail. You can't know what it's like to feel holy until you know what it's like to feel really fucking evil. And you can't be birthed again until you've died.” 

― Kelly Cutrone, If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You

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This is from Ralph Marston

When you become outraged by negativity, then the negativity has won. Instead, become kinder, more tolerant, understanding and compassionate. 

Have a great rest of the week. 

~E

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“Hold fast to dreams,

For if dreams die


Life is a broken-winged bird,

That cannot fly.” 


― Langston Hughes

Last Day for Sephora VIB Sale

Good morning everyone! So today is the last day to save 20% from Sephora VIB. What have you already ordered? What is on your wish list? Link your wish list in the comments below so I can check it out. When they have on in the Spring, I may buy something off of your list. Here is what I'm ordering. 

Foundations

Mascara

Fragrance

Powder

Thoughts?

~E

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“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt

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“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” ― Lance Armstrong, Every Second Counts #mondaymotivation #quote #quoteoftheweek 

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Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence. ~Unknown #quotes #quoteoftheday #goodday

Vegas 2015 and Mariah Carey

I had a wonderful time in Las Vegas once again. I love to go there to have fun and party. I can really let my hair down. It's an escape from my real life. What I learned from this trip is that I need more time for me. I could tell because I was so sad to have to go back to my every day life. That release of pressure, stress and lack of everyday fun at my day job really took a toll on me.  It came to a head the night before I headed back to work. So, here's my deal to myself. At least once a month spend a half a day pampering me and every 5 months a need a vacation. Now let me define a vacation. Not time off to attend an event for someone but to celebrate me, relax or have fun FOR ME. I need to regenerate and refresh.

SO Vegas was soooo VEGAS!! I spent money, ate, dranked, shopped and walked.  walked a lot. Most importantly, I saw Mariah Carey!! She is my GIRL. I just love her!!! I love her so much I flew across the country to see her. We had good seats but the butterfly wings were blocking some of the video she was showing in between sets. I just wish the show was longer. I can always use more Mariah. Here are some pictures from my vcation. Enjoy~

We stayed at the Monte Carlo for the first time. I liked the hotel and where it was located on the strip. The food at the hotel was good as well. 

On my way to see Mariah Carey...

After 9 years I was finally able to see Zumanity. It was AWESOME!!!!!

After Zumanity.....

Trying Giada's Resturant in Las Vegas. It was really good food and bread!!!!

Scallops and risotto...

Lemon and basil pasta...

 Mariah's concert. She's the reason I traveled across the country.

I've been to Vegas about 4 times now. This is my first time at the orginal strip.

This isn't my drink, but next time I will try it. 

In the Bellagio Hotel. This is this season's decor. 

A small treat for myself. LV was just 2 blocks away.

Goodby Las Vegas. Until next time.

Quote of the Week

You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ William Faulkner

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Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.

~ Walt Whitman 

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The world will knock you down plenty. You don’t need to be doing it to yourself. 

~ Elizabeth Scott

Every once in a while I need this reminder.
~E