The Selection

Favorite Song(s) of the week:

 ↑ Marcus is my favorite. His voice is like a balm to my soul.

Favorite Quote(s) of the week:
"Welcome to the real adulting."
"Did you even sleep last night?"
All of the congratulations from my friends.

Favorite thing done this week:
Getting pre-approved for a loan and a house offer approved

Favorite show/movie of week:
Adulting

Favorite thing read:
The Selection by Kiera Cass

Favorite event:
House visits

Most inspired moment:
Putting in an offer on a house.

Thought(s)/Epiphany (ies) of the week:
If roles were reversed, everyone would be encouraging me to go after what I wanted; but since I'm the girl, I'm told to leave what wasn't already given to me. Why can't I fight for what I want.
I need to work more overtime while I can!

Weirdest dream:
I got a house; someone was crazy enough to give me adult responsibilities. Oh wait, yeah, that really happened. 

Thirsty Thursday Inspiration

Health:  I can honestly say that I have not been super consistent when it comes to working out or eating healthy.  I confessed that last week.  I've been taking baby steps towards a healthier lifestyle, I just need to keep pressing on in the direction that I want to go; because I'm worth it!  Tomorrow morning I'm waking up early to make some chocolate Shakeology brownies to take into work for my birthday treat.  That still gets me...it's my birthday and I have to bring a treat for you to enjoy?!?  I thought I was the treat and you are all blessed to have my company.  Lol :) I'm sure my sister that my company was a treat when I came dancing into the room this morning and woke her up.    Anyways, I do have a small victory to share.  So even though I was feeling pretty defeated last week, I ran out of pants (that fit) and hit the pants that are patiently waiting for me to fit in them again.  I had one pair of skinny jeans that never fit me, but my mother-in-law left for me.  I figured, what the heck, I'll try them on...they FIT!  Happy dance :) 

 

I tried a new recipe this morning.  I ran out of chocolate shakeology (my friend lent me two scoops so I can make the brownies...she's the best) so I have been using my vanilla.  I added some water, vanilla shakeology, a pinch or so of coconut flake, coconut milk, almond extract and banana - it's my new favorite.

Relationship:  I'm trying to learn patience, but I want everything to happen now so I can have my family beside me.

Career:  I am really enjoying learning about all of our products and different things, like quality control.  I still love my science of swab testing.  I feel so smart and sciency :)  I also feel really blessed to have Beach Body team weekly meetings.  They are so inspiring.  I'm seriously feeling like going out and kicking butt after nearly a whole week of progressively worse things happening and feeling blue. Year 28 is ready to commence :)

You are Powerful

I've been feeling really inspired lately.  Wonderful people have been sharing their stories and it gives my soul so much hope.  I've been reading the best personal development book there is around; the Bible.  Today I came across a passage that really struck me. Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by Nathaniel Hawthorne: "Words-so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become, in the hand of one who knows how to combine them."  Our words are so powerful.  Simply smiling and saying hello can change some one's day from bad to good.  I hope and I pray that my words will always be for lifting up others, so that I may reap the fruit of all that good.  And I don't mean that selfishly.  What an honor to know that a few kind words made someone else's day.  It would also mean so much to have a kind word spoken when you are need.  So today, and maybe even tomorrow, take time to consider the power of your words.  Do you want your power to be for good? Or do you want it to be for evil?  I completely understand that it is a hard choice to make each and every day; even every time you open your mouth.  I often have issues with hasty, biting words coming back to haunt me. So remember that you and your words have the power to lead and inspire others.

Also, Happy National Dog Day.  I love my puppies and I don't know where I'd be without them.  Love you little ones that have touched my life with your cuddles and silly antics.  You make a wonderful listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a wonderful workout partner.

What's Your Stone

Favorite Song(s) of the week:
Let it Grow - Clapton
Cheerleader - Omi
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Believe - Mumford and Sons
Strawberry Fields - Beatles
Fight Song -Rachel Platten
Bad Blood - Taylor Swift (usually I don't like her, but this song gets to me)



Favorite Quote(s) of the week:
"I may only have one match, but I can make an explosion." - Fight Song
"Learn, Love, Grow, Explore, Adventure." - Personal Statement
"What's my stone?" - Kathy Lee Giffords tribute to her husband
"Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear." - Tony Robbins
"I'm so proud of you." - My husband to me :)

Favorite thing done this week:
Making my vision board, doing art, and starting a new job as a LifeStyle and Wellness Coach

Favorite show/movie of week:
I watched a few Friends episodes with my aunt this week and remembered how that show is so hilarious.

Favorite thing read:
How the Scots Invented the Modern World by Arthur Herman

Favorite event:
Team Meeting last night.  It was so inspirational and full of hope!

Most inspired moment:
Again, last nights team meeting was powerful.
And also, Kathy Lee Giffords tribute to her husband, Frank.  Makes you want to get up and do some good!

Thought(s)/Epiphany (ies) of the week:
I can do this! 
Life is so full of potential at all moments.  You can choose to see it or ignore it.

Weirdest dream:
I have a lot of weird dreams.  Like, a LOT!  I'm sure not many people have dreamt about being a rat or having a conversation with Walt Whitman.  I'll usually have something good, but nothing this week.  Watch, tonight I'll have a crazy dream!