Best way to start the new year is to inhale and read Maya and Be Phenomenal!
Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm
of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Maya Angelou
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Clarity
I found both these lovely thoughts at the Kind over Matter website. They are just terrific positive energy inducers :)Pay them a visit, sure to cause a smile or two. www.kindovermatter.blogspot.com
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Cute pic or what?
Saw this in an email and had to post, so sweet!
While I'm at it here is a pic that I adapted for fall :) Happy Autumn World! Happy Thanksgiving to the folks enjoying turkey in the United States of America :D
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Lovely Bones book review
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Published by Little, Brown & Company
I just finished reading this very upsetting story. The narrator of the book is a young dead teenager. She describes how her death affects the people who are left behind. She is in her version of heaven watching her family, her killer, the neighbours, the police and all the activities after her death. My stomache was in a knot the entire time I was reading, it was just so sad. How she died and how her family came apart is just wrenching to read. It is a very well paced novel and I read it quite quickly. I didn't care for the ending, took away from the way the story was unfolding. I hear they have made a movie of this novel. The visual representation of "The Lovely Bones" if they are at all true to the words of this novel will be unwatchable. I can't say I liked reading this book, it hurt.
Published by Little, Brown & Company
I just finished reading this very upsetting story. The narrator of the book is a young dead teenager. She describes how her death affects the people who are left behind. She is in her version of heaven watching her family, her killer, the neighbours, the police and all the activities after her death. My stomache was in a knot the entire time I was reading, it was just so sad. How she died and how her family came apart is just wrenching to read. It is a very well paced novel and I read it quite quickly. I didn't care for the ending, took away from the way the story was unfolding. I hear they have made a movie of this novel. The visual representation of "The Lovely Bones" if they are at all true to the words of this novel will be unwatchable. I can't say I liked reading this book, it hurt.
Wanted!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQhyiriMKs
This link is to a youtube video by Marta Walsh from TalkingMakeup.com discussing Chris and Tell lipstick for Lancome.
The so elusive Pout-a-Porter Lancome Chris and Tell lipstick on a lucky model. Lancome are launching the colour next year, it will be available Spring 2010! Isn't it a great shade? Doesn't it make you happy? Just imagine if you were able to find a tube and wear it? Nothing like a new lipstick to make your day shine brighter :)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thank you Lancome ♥
I won a lovely Lancome prize from Kerry Diamond on The Lancome Blog. Have you visited there? http://www.thelancomeblog.com/ It is a great place to get new ideas on how to apply your makeup. I swoon often at the wonderful pallets of colours that they show. The new Winter makeup line is stunning! Have you seen the pictures of Kate Winslet? They are going to sell so much Tresor and that awesome red lipstick :D
A little thought
“The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart.”
Are you looking forward to Christmas? I love all the decorating. Lots of feathers and pink shiny birds in my tree ;) We make lots of paper decorations with paper and recycle cards we have received through out the year. Above is a pic of an ornament we made last year. Fun stuff :)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Be certain that there is always tomorrow :)
“Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole!”
~Oscar Wilde
Sunday, September 13, 2009
You are or You're not Your
When will my mind quit confusing your for you're? How many times do I type your when I mean to type you're. Makes me flush with embarrassment to make this mistake over and over. It usually happens when I am quickly sending a note but no excuse! I need to stop this, it is irritating me :p
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Pepsi Summer
My Pepsi Flip film... A small thank you to the company that gave me my Flip Video Recorder :D I am just learning how it works, so it is a bit choppy as I play with the buttons. I hope it gives you a sunny summertime feel ;) Now if I could only figure out how to set the date etc. I guess I should stop goofing with it and read the directions. It is a sweet little device.
“When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace,
love, prosperity, happiness... all the good things.”
~Maya Angelou
Thank you Pepsi Canada!
“When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace,
love, prosperity, happiness... all the good things.”
~Maya Angelou
Thank you Pepsi Canada!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Sky
The sky is that beautiful old parchment
in which the sun and the moon keep their diary.
* Alfred Kreymborg
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Catching up
Okay now its been a couple of weeks since I've updated. Sunny weather, pool, summer is finally here! WOOT! How was Father's Day? My hubby received barbecue tools. New long handled basting silicone brush and a new two sided metal grill scraper :D He is all about the BBQ. Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. I made a vanilla cake, chopped strawberries and we had my favourite Chapman's vanilla ice-cream with it. I hope all the dad's out there were made to feel special.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
New philosophy
Just read a quote by... okay, I already forgot where I read it... but I liked it and want to keep the thought because it makes me laugh :D
"Life is like a roll of toilet paper,
the closer you get to the end,
the faster it goes."
So true and so to the point! Live your life and make it good :D
"Life is like a roll of toilet paper,
the closer you get to the end,
the faster it goes."
So true and so to the point! Live your life and make it good :D
Friday, June 05, 2009
BE
Resonate with your authentic self.
Quit saying "yes" when you want to say "no"
Wear what you want, stop worrying about "other" voices.
Listen to your intuition and act on it the way that feels "right for you"
Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's. ~Billy Wilder
Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out. ~Michael Burke
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ~Benjamin Spock, Baby and Child Care, 1977
Instinct is untaught ability. ~Bain
Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness. ~John Sterling
Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level. ~Joyce Brothers
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. ~Florence Scovel Shinn
Reasoning at every step he treads,
Man yet mistakes his way,
Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads,
Are rarely known to stray.
~William Cowper
The most decisive actions of our life... are most often unconsidered actions. ~André Gide, The Counterfeiters, 1926
A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action. ~Jawaharlal Nehru
An artist's instinct is more refined than the typical mortal's. ~Holden Rinehart
I suspect we have internal senses. The mind's eye since Shakespeare's time has been proverbial; and we have also a mind's ear. To say nothing of dreams, one certainly can listen to one's own thoughts, and hear them, or believe that one hears them: the strongest argument adducible in favour of our hearing any thing. ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827
Instinct is the nose of the mind. ~Madame De Girardin
I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's reason. ~Stanley Baldwin
But possess yourself of It by the very elimination of [individual] being, and you hold a marvel! Thrusting forward to This, attaining, and resting in Its content, seek to grasp It more and more, understanding It by that intuitive thrust alone, but knowing its greatness by the beings that follow upon It and exist by Its power.~Plotinus
Natural knowledge is that which the soul can acquire through the use of its natural faculties and powers when investigating creation and the cause of creation -- in so far, of course, as this is possible for a soul bound to matter… Supranatural knowledge, on the other hand, is that which enters the intellect in a manner transcending its own means and power; that is to say, the intelligible objects that constitute such knowledge surpass the capacity of an intellect joined to a body, so that a knowledge of them pertains naturally only to an intellect which is free from the body. Such knowledge is infused by God alone when He finds an intellect purified of all material attachment and inspired by divine love.~Philokalia
Then said Mahamati: Pray tell us, Blessed One, what is the nature of Self-realization by reason of which we shall be able to attain Transcendental Intelligence?
The Blessed One replied: Transcendental Intelligence rises when the intellectual-mind reaches its limit and, if things are to be realized in their true and essence nature, its processes of mentation, which are based on particularized ideas, discriminations and judgments, must be transcended by an appeal to some higher faculty of cognition, if there be such a higher faculty. There is such a faculty in the intuitive-mind (Manas), which as we have seen is the link between the intellectual-mind and Universal Mind. While it is not an individualized organ like the intellectual-mind, it has that which is much better direct dependence upon Universal Mind. While intuition, does not give information that can be analyzed and discriminated, it gives that which is far superior, self-realization through identification.~Buddhism
Intuitive-mind is one with Universal Mind by reason of its participation in Transcendental Intelligence and is one with the mind-system by its comprehension of differentiated knowledge. Intuitive-mind has no body of its own nor any marks by which it can be differentiated. Universal Mind is its cause and support but it is evolved along with the notion of an ego and what belongs to it, to which it clings and upon which it reflects. Through intuitive-mind, by the faculty of intuition which is a mingling of both identity and perceiving, the inconceivable wisdom of Universal Mind is revealed and made realizable. Like Universal Mind it can not be the source of error.~Buddhism
Quit saying "yes" when you want to say "no"
Wear what you want, stop worrying about "other" voices.
Listen to your intuition and act on it the way that feels "right for you"
Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's. ~Billy Wilder
Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out. ~Michael Burke
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ~Benjamin Spock, Baby and Child Care, 1977
Instinct is untaught ability. ~Bain
Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness. ~John Sterling
Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level. ~Joyce Brothers
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. ~Florence Scovel Shinn
Reasoning at every step he treads,
Man yet mistakes his way,
Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads,
Are rarely known to stray.
~William Cowper
The most decisive actions of our life... are most often unconsidered actions. ~André Gide, The Counterfeiters, 1926
A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action. ~Jawaharlal Nehru
An artist's instinct is more refined than the typical mortal's. ~Holden Rinehart
I suspect we have internal senses. The mind's eye since Shakespeare's time has been proverbial; and we have also a mind's ear. To say nothing of dreams, one certainly can listen to one's own thoughts, and hear them, or believe that one hears them: the strongest argument adducible in favour of our hearing any thing. ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers, 1827
Instinct is the nose of the mind. ~Madame De Girardin
I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's reason. ~Stanley Baldwin
But possess yourself of It by the very elimination of [individual] being, and you hold a marvel! Thrusting forward to This, attaining, and resting in Its content, seek to grasp It more and more, understanding It by that intuitive thrust alone, but knowing its greatness by the beings that follow upon It and exist by Its power.~Plotinus
Natural knowledge is that which the soul can acquire through the use of its natural faculties and powers when investigating creation and the cause of creation -- in so far, of course, as this is possible for a soul bound to matter… Supranatural knowledge, on the other hand, is that which enters the intellect in a manner transcending its own means and power; that is to say, the intelligible objects that constitute such knowledge surpass the capacity of an intellect joined to a body, so that a knowledge of them pertains naturally only to an intellect which is free from the body. Such knowledge is infused by God alone when He finds an intellect purified of all material attachment and inspired by divine love.~Philokalia
Then said Mahamati: Pray tell us, Blessed One, what is the nature of Self-realization by reason of which we shall be able to attain Transcendental Intelligence?
The Blessed One replied: Transcendental Intelligence rises when the intellectual-mind reaches its limit and, if things are to be realized in their true and essence nature, its processes of mentation, which are based on particularized ideas, discriminations and judgments, must be transcended by an appeal to some higher faculty of cognition, if there be such a higher faculty. There is such a faculty in the intuitive-mind (Manas), which as we have seen is the link between the intellectual-mind and Universal Mind. While it is not an individualized organ like the intellectual-mind, it has that which is much better direct dependence upon Universal Mind. While intuition, does not give information that can be analyzed and discriminated, it gives that which is far superior, self-realization through identification.~Buddhism
Intuitive-mind is one with Universal Mind by reason of its participation in Transcendental Intelligence and is one with the mind-system by its comprehension of differentiated knowledge. Intuitive-mind has no body of its own nor any marks by which it can be differentiated. Universal Mind is its cause and support but it is evolved along with the notion of an ego and what belongs to it, to which it clings and upon which it reflects. Through intuitive-mind, by the faculty of intuition which is a mingling of both identity and perceiving, the inconceivable wisdom of Universal Mind is revealed and made realizable. Like Universal Mind it can not be the source of error.~Buddhism
Friday, May 29, 2009
The Brothers Bloom Fashion
I am really looking forward to seeing Rachel Weisz in the Brothers Bloom. I love a wacky comedy and she is a terrific actress. Blush magazine has a article on the fashions from the movie.
http://newsletters.blush.com/fashion/behindTheSeams/
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Mary Chapin Carpenter returns to the stage
Sometimes you are not sure of what you are trying to do; you are just trying to be happy. *Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary hasn't been performing for awhile due to ill health but recently went on stage again after a two year absence. You can read about it here in this article from the Huffington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/georgianne-nienaber/mary-chapin-carpenter-ret_b_189042.html
What makes you happy?
Did you know that TUCKERVILLE is going to be back on tv this Saturday? I know, Tanya Tucker is in California now. I wonder what mischief she will get up to this time? Starts at 9pmET/6pmPT www.cmt.ca
Did I also mention that Paolo Nutini has a new CD being released next week? Thought I might have :D
What are the things that make you happy? That make your smile turn up high voltage and you are just glad to be?
My big smile inducers are my children, nature and chocolate :D
What is Mojo? Do you have a personal definition?
Mine is taking time to connect with people. Thus this blog, still in its infancy but at least here and available for my blinding flashes to be recorded :p
Visit "Owning Pink" for more about Mojo, claiming or reclaiming what makes you uniquely yourself http://www.owningpink.com/
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Paolo Nutini
Super voice and style. I think he has a future in the music business ;) www.paolonutini.com
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Being a Winner
So I began entering contests roughly one month ago. So far I have won two gift certificates (though neither have arrived in the mail) Two t-shirts, both cool and my kids made off with them. One book, which has remained in my possession. Not big wins but nice and so much more fun getting the mail now. OH, freebies of course... Carnation Instant Breakfast pouch came in the mail, tried it, too much of something first thing in the morning, needs to be utilized with something solid in your stomach as well. PGSampler, my husband grabbed the razor with the five blades(I share) It came with shampoo samples as well, I got to use those. Two free posters from Environment Canada, kids took them, they were very pretty. I can't remember anything else that has come, I have a few more on the way, fingers crossed.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Mentos for a Rounder World Contest
I have two ideas circulating in the Mentos contest "Make your world go rounder" Vote for them if they strike a chord with you please.
http://www.makeyourworldgorounder.ca/4168B612
http://www.makeyourworldgorounder.ca/E028188D
http://www.makeyourworldgorounder.ca/4168B612
http://www.makeyourworldgorounder.ca/E028188D
Monday, May 18, 2009
My dream bicycle
Now isn't this the prettiest bike you have ever seen? I want one now! The only hiccup is the price :p isn't it always the way? If I had a million dollars I would buy bicycles for every one who wanted one. I would build a bicycles only town. I would join the Cadbury Bicycle Factory to build bicycles for Ghana, Africa... oh hey, I'm already doing that as a woman of lesser means ;) I think everyone should have a bike and use it. For more choices of colours and styles of these cooler than the North Pole bikes check out http://www.nirve.com
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Some Spring Views
I Hate Whine blog
Ihatewhine blog is offering a prize of Kiss My Face kids products, Safari themed. http://ihatewhine.blogspot.com/2009/05/kiss-my-face-giveaway.html
My kids are very picky but I think animal pictures and a nice fragrance would win them over pretty quickly. Go check it out.
My kids are very picky but I think animal pictures and a nice fragrance would win them over pretty quickly. Go check it out.
Tired
Woke up tired, cold in my bones with a headache behind my eyes. I didn't start feeling well again till 3 in the afternoon. I figure I must have been dehydrated. I had a cup of tea in the morning, no milk, so I just sipped a bit. Wrapped myself in blankets and slept awhile. Got up around noon had a mango and two glasses of water. Felt better. So tip of the day is drink your water and don't wait till you actually feel thirsty or feel weary like I did. Look after YOU!
Friday, May 15, 2009
A little bit more
So I have advanced since my last blogging adventure, this time I have a second post ;) I've been ruminating on what I want this space to be. I guess it will be a space for me to put my discoveries in. Some pictures for sure, because I adore a good visual :D
I'm Back
Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer. ~Geoffrey B. Charlesworth
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens
Hmm... an image to start... Sunset over the mountain
Yep, this is what it looks like in my world
I'm back
Well guess who forgot about this blog?
I'm looking forward to writing again and taking a bit of time to reacquaint myself with the blogoshpere.
The year's at the springAnd day's at the morn;Morning's at seven;The hillside's dew-pearled;The lark's on the wing;The snail's on the thorn;God's in His heaven -All's right with the world!~Robert Browning
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