The Best of 2011

If you haven't read the Hunger Games, you are missin' out.

Link to movie trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9a5V9ODuY

You Are Not Alone.

These words of encouragement are dedicated to those with a broken heart.

“I’m sorry about the circumstance.  I have a good feeling things will work out best for you.”

“Good for you.  This will be a good thing.  It’s really a good sign of your development.  You made changes on your own and on your faith (trusting him this time) and the reality of the situation showed itself to you.  He who isn’t making improvement will continue to circle in the same manifestation of his problems.  But your positive change enabled the truth to reveal itself to you so you can continue on to develop your true destiny.”

“When I've meditated about you today I am wishing that you complete this relationship and are really done with it.  No residual hangover....  Forgiveness and lovingkindness is the way and the answer to this.  And this includes forgiving ourselves (to get past the should I have taken him back or not or whatever we make up).  And of course being in a state of lovingkindness for ourselves.”

“You are a precious gift.”

“Tomorrow is another day.  Get some sleep.  Things will be better in the morning.”

“How ya doin?”

“You have time.  You can’t see it now but each day it will hurt a little less.  I’m sure people have been telling you that it was a blessing in disguise and that the only thing that heals heartache is time.  I’m here to tell you, they are right.  But that doesn’t mean to move on quickly or to pretend that you aren’t in pain.  Because I’ve been there.  I’ve experienced that pain.”


I hope these beautiful statements help mend your heart back together.

Reflections.

"The human heart has the extraordinary capacity to transform the sorrows of life

into a great stream of compassion."

-Jack Kornfield

Starbucks Gold Card!

The Starbucks gold card.

It has saved me mucho dinero and expanded my portfolio of flavors.  Without this magic card of gold, I'd be paying more and experimenting less.

https://www.starbucks.com/card/manage/register-your-card

Click on this link.  Buy a gift card.  Put some money on it.

Register the card online and watch the savings unfold.

I've had the gold card for a few years now and get free soy milk and free flavors.  Not all the flavors are free, (like white chocolate...damn) but Sugar-Free Vanilla is and I ask for SF Vanilla every time I get an Americano.

You get a free birthday drink, free refills on coffee and tea & a free drink every 15 stars.  You'll understand 'stars' when you become a gold member, (Dr. Evil).

Seriously, if you go to Starbucks on your way to work, to meet with friends or use it as your destination for a walk then get the freakin' gold card.  You will be sooooooooo happy!

Vegan Lunch!

Delicious, filling & vegan...yes, yes and yes!

Carrots

Spicy Mustard

Whole Wheat Thin bun (100 Cals)

Lettuce

Pepper

Chopped up Red Pepper

1/2 cup or less of Organic Black Beans (100 Cals)

Less than 300 Calories.

Well, hot damn dudes & dudettes.

This is a winner in the taste category.

Hop In My Boat!

Get it?  Boat pose.

If you'd like a seat on my boat then jump in and...wait...just sit there and wait?!  What the f!?  Yes.  Apparently, when you want something it takes time.  Sometimes it takes a lot of time.  The great thing about life is that there is more than one boat...especially during Seafair.

"I thought when I had a college degree I'd be able to get a 'real' job."  WRONG!  The job market is so bad right now that even people with a college degree and experience can't get hired.  Right now is the time to enhance what you already have or go travel.  *Enhance= If you have a college degree, look into master's programs and right after you figure out what you want, google "student loans."

Oh and if you're going to travel and want to make your dollar last, don't go to Europe.  Go to ASIA, where it costs less than $10 per day to eat, sleep and walk aimlessly.  But if you do go to Europe, make sure you go to Amsterdam.

"I am eating right and not losing any weight."  Well this statement isn't fooling me, believe me, I've used it.  It's not all about what you're eating, it's the amount.  So start measuring and calculate your calories, throw in a few extra walks and see what happens...it's a miracle.

My Mom and Wayne Gretzky are in love with this quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

So true.  So annoyingly true.  If you want something, go get it.

Mom

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Wayne Gretzky

1 Minute Cookie!

Adapted from:http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2010/12/14/single-lady-cookies/

ALLERGY FREE CHOC CHIP COOKIE!

Easiest cookie I've ever made & so gooey with chocolate.

It takes 1 minute.  I don't know calorie count but it's not fattening, (no butter/oil).

(makes 1 big cookie)

• 5 level teaspoons GF flour (15g)
• 1/16th tsp baking soda
• 1 shake of salt
• 2 tsp applesauce
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Tiny bit of almond milk, (don't make it watery)
• handful chocolate chips (vegan)
• 1 tsp brown
• 1 tsp white sugar
• Dash of cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together.  Put in microwave for 40 seconds.  Slice fork/spoon through center and enjoy the first bite.  I can't wait until you see the chocolate in the center slowly drip away from the cookie...I've had one every night since seeing this on the website above!

It'ss sooooooooo dammmmmmn gooooood!

Leader of Your Life

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.  Winning is a habit. Watch your thoughts, they become your beliefs. Watch your beliefs, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits.

And finally watch your habits, they become your character.”

-Vince Lombardi

Cheers to Alchemy Tours!!!

Alchemy Tours.

Tuscany, Italy.

Ebbio.

Silvia + Jake.

Yoga.  Biking.  Italian food.

Worth it in every single way.

Thank you!

The Paris Combo Deal!

Check out the Eiffel Tower...

Then scoot on over to a crepe stand and order a

nutella crepe, tear away the crepe piece by piece,

inviting the nutella to drip down the sides to

let your mouth do the cleaning up!

Warning:

Be prepared for people to stare,

give them a big smile with nutella stained teeth.

They will smile back.