I think I can, I think I can!!!

What could you do if you didn't listen to those little voices in your head that were telling you lies??!!!!
You know, these lies.....

That's TOO big of a project, you'll NEVER be able to finish.

You can't do that, you don't have enough money.

Well, you can do that, but NOBODY will ever see it or notice it or even like it.

You might make a little bit of money, but you won't get RICH from it.

There are more people out there who have more exposure than you do, this will NEVER fly.

Out of all of the fish in the sea, do you think anyone will give you the time of day?!

Guess what??!!!! 
Those are words that I have heard in my head!  They make you feel like you can't do anything.
I'm naturally a positive person who usually wears a smile, but these thoughts creep into my head sometimes too!  If you listen to those thoughts too long, you will go crazy!
I'm here to tell you that if you have ever thought any of those things, you are not alone!!!

Get MAD at that negative voice!!!  

YOU

CAN 

DO 

THOSE

THINGS

THAT 

YOUR

HEART

WANTS 

TO 

DO!!!!!!!!!

STOP

listening to those horrible little voices!

IF IT IS A DREAM IN YOUR HEART, IT WILL FLY!!!!!

Who else is going to do this with me?

WE. CAN. DO. THIS.  

Hello world!

...Seriously, if any of you can tell me how to adjust my header graphic size, PLEASE let me know....if I make it smaller, it goes off to the left and is tiny....I just want it to be a normal size AND centered! :)

Okay...now....where have I been?
At home.
Busy.
Enjoying life.

Taking some online e-courses.....
Soul Restoration by my beautiful friends over at Brave Girls Club, Melody Ross and Kathy Wilkins.
She Art Workshop by the lovely and always making me smile Christy Tomlinson.

Started a business. I've never considered myself a businesswoman. Ever. I have never had aspirations of owning a business. I have always supported my husband in different business ventures that peaked his interest, but when I heard about Norwex, I couldn't help but jump in!!!!!! Have you heard of it???? This is something in life that I am truly passionate about!!!! The products are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.  The main products are the antibacterial microfiber enviro-cloths. What is different about our products versus ones you can buy in the stores?? Our microfiber cloth has a silver agent woven in that reduces 99.9% of bacteria! For example, you can wipe up raw poultry juice(gross, I know) from your countertop with these cloths, and it will pick up 99.9% of that bacteria in the cloth. Within 24 hours, 99.9% of the bacteria will be destroyed in the cloth!!! Yes!!! The cloth basically cleans itself, so to speak. There are videos on Youtube of the test swabbing done that prove the product works! I will post more about these products later. If you do not like using harmful chemicals in your home, stay tuned for my next post!!!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed. I promise. :)

Nurturing friendships at home. I cherish every single friendship I have in this life!!! There is just something about having a close-knit group of friends in your own home town. Friends you can visit with, have lunch or dinner with, laugh with, go shopping with, have movie night with, spend time with their families, etc. There's nothing like it. I'm SO THANKFUL and blessed to have finally been led on a path in life that has brought these beautiful friends and their families into our lives!!!!! MUCH needed and refreshing for both myself and my husband!

Of course, I've been keeping up with the day to day activities in life, too! ....cooking, cleaning, working, laundry, etc....

What have YOU been up to???

CAN'T WAIT to hear from you!!!!!  :)

slacker!

Hello everyone!!!!

Obviously. I've been a slacker. I CANNOT believe I have not posted since last year!!!!! So sorry!

I'm putting forth effort this week to let everyone know what's been going on in my life.

one of my friends posted this today. it's so true.

.....IF NOTHING CHANGES, THEN NOTHING WILL CHANGE......

i think it's time to make some changes, friends. :)

see you all very soon!!!!

happy tuesday!!!!!

Tired and Weary???

Has 2010 left you tired and weary?? How about starting 2011 off with some restoration for your SOUL???!!! You (and your family) will be SO HAPPY you did!!!! It's NOT too late to enroll in the 6 week online course!!!! The best part about it is you will be joining women around the GLOBE on the same journey!!!! I mean, HOW MUCH FUN is this going to be??!!! Seriously, click on the box below and see what is in store.

 

who is with me??

 Are you joining me on this 100 Joys journey????  It's only the 7th of December.  That means YOU still have time and can join me too.  On this fun journey of finding JOY during the month of December.  Don't let it stop after December is over.  Let it make you more aware of pure and simple JOYS in life.  every day. 

12.  "Do you want a tent?"  Those are the words that perk those ears up, that make her neck go back and forth like an egyptian (which makes us smile) and that make her peek under the blanket.  Yep.  I admit it.  I make her a tent with a fleece blanket on the couch waaaaaaay too often.  I think she likes it  because it makes her feel safe and keeps her extra warm and toasty.  

13.  The first day of Winter hasn't even arrived and I'm ready for this scenery already!  I don't miss the extreme heat and humidity, but I do miss being out on the water and seeing every shade of green you can imagine!!!

14.  Did you know that I find JOY in EVERY SINGLE SHADE of the color GREEN????????!!!!!!  Really.  I can't get enough of it!!!!!

15.  During the hot summer sun, I guess I enjoy a 'tent' from time to time too. 

I'm going to work on taking some photos tomorrow.  No promises, but I'm definitely going to try!!!!!  ;)
humongous love to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxoxoxooooo

the christmas jar

Okay.  I'm trying to make it to 100.  On my December 31st post, I might have 40 pictures to add.  haha.

11.  We didn't put up a tree this year.  We DO, however, have our festive "Christmas Jar".  Sparkly white mini-lights along with mini glass ball ornaments in a vase make a beautiful Christmas tree alternative.  It definitely puts a smile on my face just like that glass of Oliver Red Wine.  ;)

Weekend JOYs

 7.  There are so many favorites in this photo.  When they all come together, it is PURE JOY!!!!!!

 8.  I have this fascination with barns.  I LOVE them!!!  From what I hear, living on a farm is really hard work, but when I see a barn it puts me at ease.  It makes me feel like I'm home ~ I don't understand it because I've never lived on a farm or know much about farming.  It just makes me feel like I can run free.....that brings me JOY. 

9.  There is no picture for this one, but something that also brings JOY is re-connecting with old friends.  Mike and I were out and about this evening and we ran into an old friend.  It was so great talking, reminiscing, and catching up.  I hope we can continue to rekindle our friendship in 2011.

10.  Another JOYous moment may seem ridiculous to you, but I think it's fun.  You know when you're putting away the dreaded laundry?  Make it fun!  I love it when I'm sitting on our bed, matching up socks, rolling/folding them up, and acting like I'm a basketball star!!  I aim the rolled up sock balls to the open sock drawer.  When I make a "basket", I enthusiastically say "SCORE!!!!!"  It definitely makes putting those socks away more fun! 

I hope you're finding your JOY this weekend!!!!

xoxoxoxoxoooo

Janet!