WONDER WIFEY

~ "C"

Oh...that feeling when you wake up from a very good dream filled with fond memories of a good ol' friend (a long lost one, actually) and then you desperately try to find her on Facebook but it seems like she's not in there, or that she's registered under her married name which you have long forgotten since Friendster days...

Aaaaargh!

There has been so many things driving me restless lately. I am not a big fan of New Year's resolutions but I have definitely drawn a blueprint of the different aspects of my life that I want redesigned.

1. Health - Yesterday was the first day of my diet. And drinking detox tea. Keep your fingers crossed for me?

2. Art - Yesterday was also the first day of this "Awaken Creativity" program that I found myself commiting to. Today is only the second day and I already find myself lagging. Which, of course, drives me crazy at this point. Like I want to kick anyone who will rudely interrupt my creative thoughts.

3. Home - With the new goals in my art life, of course, comes a revamp of some home set ups. Hubby just bought me a drafting table (which I have always lusted for but could never afford). We found it on sale last weekend for $ 243 something cha-ching cha-ching!!! Yeah, I know.... And it doesn't stop there. Because I have a new art table, I am seriously planning on doing something with our floor in the art room, (because technically it was a guest room turned cave, turned studio). I certainly would not want to mess up the carpet in there. I have seriously considered installing *temporary* linoleum on top of the carpet, but that's too flimsy. I have considered plastic wrap, but it looks horrible. How about a temporary carpet on top of another? Or a huge area rug on top of the permanent wall to wall carpeting that I currently have? Or newspapers? Anything to catch the drops and spills of paint and goo. I am checking my options at carpet stores des moines to see if there is anything else I can do. Definitely, stripping to hardwood floors is not YET an option. Maybe down the road...

4. Gratitude - oh yes, I have started that habit a long time ago but sometimes I'm too busy to write it down. And I like seeing things on paper. Or the blog. So hopefully I will carry on again.

5. Relationships - not that I've been bad. But I'm been so busy clawing for me time most of the time that I tend to keep to myself a lot. But you can't blame me, I feel like I am always divided into a million little pieces just to be there for everyone who needs me (and it's like the entire universe, actually), that I thirst for "me time" a lot. Which kills some other "we time" that could have been. But then, the "we time" is the culprit. Or is it just imaginary?

There you go.

New year, new life. I sense some great new things ahead for me.

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A Digital Christmas

~ "C"

Ever wonder if Christ was born today . . . and how things would likely be handled ? Not bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJA

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Thanksgiving is coming

~ "C"

Click on the turkey!

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Love Story with no words

~ "C"

I’m sorry I have been reposting photos. But I got this in my inbox and this is just so worth sharing. I promise to have more original posts soon.

Meanwhile, spread unconditional love, everyone!

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If you never learn the language of gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness.

~ "C"

A father and mother kissing their dying little girl goodbye. If you are wondering why all the medic people are bowing: in less than an hour, two small children in the next room are able to live thanks to the little girl's kidney and liver.

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45 lessons

~ "C"

Written by a 90 year old

This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio.

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words
'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive but don’t forget.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

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What's in your Bucket List?

~ "C"

Here’s one in mine…
(credits to the email forwarder)

Northern Lights Over Teepees

NORTHERN LIGHTS, YELLOW KNIFE , CANADA

These are spectacular and the teepees are so pretty in the dark but check out that thermometer!

Below is a fire rainbow - the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.

The picture was captured on the Idaho, Washington border. The event lasted about 1 hour.

Clouds have to be cirrus, at least 20k feet in the air, with just the right amount of ice crystals and the sun

has to hit the clouds at precisely 58 degrees.

God's handiwork.. Beautiful sight! Pass along for others to see!

Sunset at the North Pole

This is one of the rarest pictures that you will ever see in your life when the moon was closest to the earth. The date the picture was taken Thursday, the 13th. of March 2011

This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point, a scene you will probably never get to see in person, so take a moment and enjoy God at work at the North Pole. And, you also see the sun below the moon, an amazing photo and not one easily duplicated. You may want to pass it on to others so they can enjoy it.

The Chinese have a saying that goes something like this:
'When someone shares with you something of value, you have an obligation to share it with others!'
I just did.. Your turn.

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Save the Trees!

~ "C"

They've got to stop cutting down so many trees! The results are devestating Keep it green!

{credits to owner of the pic…got this as a forwarded email}

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Pupusa Fever

~ "C"

Found this Pupusa recipe online. Must try…

Ingredients:

Servings:

Units: US | Metric

5 cups masa harina flour
4 cups water, approximately
16 -24 ounces canned refried beans
3 cups soft white cheese
light vegetable oil or light olive oil

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, gradually stir water into masa harina until dough forms a ball that can be handled.

Into another bowl, empty the refried beans. Place the grated cheese into a separate bowl.

Divide dough into about 25 pieces. Roll each into a ball and flatten between the palms of your hands to about 1/2-inch thick. Put a spoonful of beans and a small handful of cheese into the center of each pupusa. Flatten again with the filling inside.

Heat a heavy, wide-bottomed or flat skillet until hot. Brush with oil and cook pupusas on each side 4-5 minutes until a pale golden-brown. The outside should be firm.