I'm not really a fan of this saying... "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". So maybe its a little hypocritical to use it in a motivational Monday post when I don't fully love it myself but bear with me, I have a reason. This past weekend (well this past week really) was a busy … Continue reading Motivational Monday: When Life Gives You Lemons
"If you want the respect of others you must first respect yourself." -Unknown This quote was printed on my tea bag tab and I loved the quote so much that it has been stuck with me every since. (I drink Yogi tea, every bag has a quote or saying and it is such a nice way … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Respect Yourself
This week finally felt like Spring again. After 2 weeks of cloudy and rainy days the sun is finally shining. Although living in Nebraska our nice weather was short lived. It seems that spring weather is over and it is officially time for summer heat and humidity. Mother's Day is this weekend! Wishing I could … Continue reading Living Lately No. 2
"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -Booker T. Washington I wish I had understood this quote several years ago. Even though I had great friends and roommates in college there were times when I felt pressured to make friends with someone due to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Relationships
I don't know about you but my morning routine seems to set the mood for the rest of my day. For me this is why it is so important to make sure that my morning is filled with all things good and peaceful. On the days that I don't follow my usual morning routine I … Continue reading 5 Tips For a Better Morning
(I will now have that song stuck in my head for the remainder of the day, and you most likely will too if you get the reference/love 70's music like I do.) I'm going to be honest and admit that I hate change. I know its necessary and change can sometimes be a good thing, … Continue reading Ch-ch-changes
As I was cleaning out my closet a few weeks ago I realized how much my closet had grown in color. It used to be that my closet was almost completely cream, white, black and navy; all neutral, basic and simple colors. Obviously neutral pieces are necessary, but that's all my closet was. It wasn't … Continue reading Unafraid of Color: Gaining Confidence
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss, The Lorax First, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Lorax you need to! It is such a great movie and has such a wonderful message to share. I love this quote because … Continue reading Motivational Monday
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome." -Anne Bradstreet It has officially been Spring for almost 2 weeks now and while it is still cold and somewhat gloomy here in Nebraska I am anxious for warmer … Continue reading Motivational Monday
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