Scarf Tying 101

Have fun learning to tie your scarf http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/3e1VXa, I'm still trying to focus.

Mckayla not impressed !

Here are more of Mckayla's I'm not impressed shots http://bustedcoverage.com/2012/08/09/10-best-mckayla-maroney-is-not-impressed-tumblr-photos/mckayla-not-impressed-8/#9. and now that we have chuckled here is an article I found very uplifting, share it with someone else http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Best-Moments-in-Life-7-Golden-Moments-in-Life-Leigh-Newman/1.  

Hey! did you catch this http://olympics.yardbarker.com/blog/olympics/article/mckayla_is_not_impressed_meme_goes_viral_online/11409664 so funny LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.  This made my morning coffee taste even better, a little levity is good for the soul.  Mckayla, I am laughing with you.

Hi!  Take a moment and take this quiz http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Gratitude-Quiz-Is-There-Enough-Gratitude-in-Your-Life , see how you measure up.  I failed miserably, I need to work on my gratitude attitude LOL!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to Gabby Douglas and Serena Williams specifically and all the winners at the London 2012 Olympic games.  GO USA!!!

While we are celebrating the winners, let's not forget the blood, sweat and tears of all those who qualified to go to London in the first place; and on that note enjoy this article http://www.oprah.com/blogs/The-Beautiful-Losers-of-the-Olympics.

It's been a while.  I decided to effect a career change from the retail industry to the healthcare arena.  In order to make an impact in the healthcare industry you have to be licensed for the most part so I have enrolled in nursing school and have spent my summer working on an entry level certification as a Nursing Assistant.  There have been days of uncertainty and self doubt but I am plugging along.

Anyway, switching gears, I just watched an episode of Oprah's Lifeclass with Iyanla Vanzant on the topic of Guilt and I feel the need to share what I learned so humor me.  There are 3 reasons people feel guilty:  1.  You knew better  2.  You caused hurt, harm, or injury  3.  You disappointed someone
Guilt is a wasted emotion and it is ungodly and this is the one that resonated with me, WHEN YOU ARGUE AGAINST REALITY YOU WILL SUFFER.  In my case personally, it takes me forever to accept what is the truth in my life and come to a workable solution or get help.  I would rather have tunnel vision and hope that the problem goes away or some outside force takes care of it without my input.

Before I sign off for today, I have been on a mission to change my food choices to healthier ones like switching to whole wheat bread from white and brown rice from the white/golden versions permanently.  I have lost 4 dress sizes with dietary changes and exercise of course, so I will be sharing some healthy tips on my blog as I come across them.  I would to like to share these 4 unhealthy snacks with you http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP04520/4-Unhealthy-Snacks.html .  

Tips

It's flip flop season!  Here is a home remedy for rough cracked feet:  mix 3 tbs glycerin and 1 tbs rosewater well, massage onto feet nightly for two weeks; if possible wear socks to bed.  Do you suffer from razor burns?  Prep skin with sandalwood oil then shave.

http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Win-Oprahs-Outfit Get in on this girls!  This is such a beautiful feminine outfit.  I love the pastel colors and ruffled flowy skirt.  Now if you owned an outfit like this you would be inspired to throw a barbecue or girls night out just to show off.  On the subject of girls, did you get these tests done yet http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/3-tests-every-woman-needs-take?  Take charge of your health.

More blooms.

My labor of love is blooming.

AWESOME!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPnns-5UxA&feature=related Look what I found!  This just satisfies the science geek in me.  Hope you like it.

Business venture

I have decided to become an enterpreneur and have chosen to focus on Errand/Concierge services.  There is no one curently in my town occupying this business niche so I've decided why not.  I am in the research stage enquiring about cost of business licenses, insurance, creating a LLC, etc.  It is going to be an at-home venture for now because this requires a low start-up cost.  I am still trying to understand what a direct agent does and why I can't do it myself.  Does the LLC come before the business license or vice versa?  The biggie of course is writing the business plan.  Any suggestions?  Take a front row seat as I go through the process of becoming my own boss.

UNEMPLOYED!

I haven't blogged for a couple of years since I was introduced to it by a digital photography class I took at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.  However, being that I have been unemployed since January of this year due to the liquidation of Filenes Basement; I have taken to texting a few of my friends little tidbits of health and inspirational words.  Because of the positive comments, I have decided to post them on my blog, so here goes:  I found this on Dr. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/goldie-hawns-10-mindful-minutes   and I believe it would be very helpful for all.  I have been doing the 3 golden rules and didn't even realize it especially the kindness rule.  There is nothing more fulfilling then doing a kindness for another, saying hello to my neighbor as I walk by, or picking up a product for a friend that I have been raving about.  Joy rising!