"A man can become so accustomed to the thought of his own faults that he will begin to cherish them as charming little "personal characteristics". Helen Rowland
This quote really irks me. This is the rationale behind people who say "Oh, that is just the way he/she is" in order to justify crappy behavior.
Well guess what? It's NOT okay. Whether or not you want to justify it by saying "that's just the way he/she is", it's still crappy behavior.
Instead of letting them think that these faults are "little quirks" - call them out on them. Tell them that it's not OK.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
SOUL RESTORATION 2
I have been meaning to write about this class for weeks now. The class is SOUL RESTORATION 2 by The Brave Girls Club (Melody Ross). I have never been so impressed or moved or motivated by anything as by this class.
I am not sure if it's "the turning 50 thing" everyone talks about or if it's just that I've reached a crossroad in my life where I NEED to make some changes, but this class is just amazing. I will be taking Soul Restoration 1 when this is over (starts in July) since you don't have to take them in order.
I am doing the class with my friends Jacquie and Tracy. We skype (all three at one time!! How cool is that?) every Wednesday evening to discuss the previous weeks' class. We share our thoughts on this class (and it is amazingly thought provoking) and our art journals. Not only is it an amazing class to take on your own, but having a close friend to share these intimate prompts with just makes it so much better.
The class is a little pricy ($99) but it is worth every single dollar. If you are unhappy with your life (or you can use "discontent" if that makes you feel less guilty); if you feel that you want a "different" life for yourself; if as a woman you are feeling unfulfilled and that there is just "something missing" - take this class. Scrimp and save for the $99 if you have to. But take it. You will not regret it.
I am not sure if it's "the turning 50 thing" everyone talks about or if it's just that I've reached a crossroad in my life where I NEED to make some changes, but this class is just amazing. I will be taking Soul Restoration 1 when this is over (starts in July) since you don't have to take them in order.
I am doing the class with my friends Jacquie and Tracy. We skype (all three at one time!! How cool is that?) every Wednesday evening to discuss the previous weeks' class. We share our thoughts on this class (and it is amazingly thought provoking) and our art journals. Not only is it an amazing class to take on your own, but having a close friend to share these intimate prompts with just makes it so much better.
The class is a little pricy ($99) but it is worth every single dollar. If you are unhappy with your life (or you can use "discontent" if that makes you feel less guilty); if you feel that you want a "different" life for yourself; if as a woman you are feeling unfulfilled and that there is just "something missing" - take this class. Scrimp and save for the $99 if you have to. But take it. You will not regret it.
WEIGHT WATCHERS UPDATE
How am I doing you ask? (I've gotten lots of emails) I'm not! LOL!!! I actually weigh only 3 pounds less than when I started! UGGGHH! Apparently you HAVE to do some form of exercise when you are fifty for the weight to go down. SOOOOOOOO not part of the plan.
I spend so much time on the road that I end up eating things I should not be eating. Can you say MASSIVE POINTS???? I am not going to stress it though. I am just going to start over. I have enough stress in my life without stressing McDonald's French Fries if I want them!!! (An ohhhhh how I love those french fries!!)
Anyway, I do have a wonderful treadmill at home (the wiring still wrapped in plastic after MONTHS) which I have now moved into the Florida room... in front of the TV.... let's see what happens!
My friend Linda is losing weight and so are others so it's not the program! It's yours truly!
I spend so much time on the road that I end up eating things I should not be eating. Can you say MASSIVE POINTS???? I am not going to stress it though. I am just going to start over. I have enough stress in my life without stressing McDonald's French Fries if I want them!!! (An ohhhhh how I love those french fries!!)
Anyway, I do have a wonderful treadmill at home (the wiring still wrapped in plastic after MONTHS) which I have now moved into the Florida room... in front of the TV.... let's see what happens!
My friend Linda is losing weight and so are others so it's not the program! It's yours truly!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
GRIFFIN AND SABINE
I am involved with an international summer project based on the wonderful series of books by Nick Bantock.
This is my letter to Griffin.... who doesn't know who she is yet so I have to wait for her to receive it!!! (That is why the envelope is not addressed).
She will then write to me as Griffin....
If you love art and you have not seen these series, it's a must have for your library.
This is my letter to Griffin.... who doesn't know who she is yet so I have to wait for her to receive it!!! (That is why the envelope is not addressed).
She will then write to me as Griffin....
If you love art and you have not seen these series, it's a must have for your library.
"Sabine's" letter to Griffin
Front of envelope
Back of envelope
Because the letter is an odd size, I made the envelope from a paper bag. It was fun and quick to put this together!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PAPI
This is my second Father's Day without you. I am proud that t we always made a point of celebrating Father's Day; celebrating you. You deserved no less. You deserve no less today.
I miss you Papi. There are days I miss you so much my heart hurts. There are days I get up in the middle of the night and I can't even breath with the realization that you are gone.
Everyone is doing ok. Father's day is rough on my brothers and I. This year is Bernie's first year without his dad. I am sure you and Alberto are up there together - watching over us - but life seems so empty without the two of you. Bernie is having a hard time today.
We went to the cementery to visit Alberto on Saturday. It's not true that visiting someone's grave gives you any real solace; but it is no less true that not having a "place" to go see you makes it even harder. I know you wanted cremation - we did as you asked - but ... it's just hard. I don't know if it would be any better to have a plot to visit and put flowers on. Maybe it wouldn't be. At the end of the day, you are no longer here.
I wish you would have met Maddie Papi. You would have enjoyed her so much. She is such a funny kid! Kaitlynn is so big. She says she remembers you but I don't think she does. I show her pictures and talk about you but she is only 4 ... she doesn't remember. Now I am going to have a third grand daughter. Savannah Grace. You wont know her either. I find that to be so sad. You always loved Kristina so much. As I am sure you know, she is having problems in her life - please watch over her Papi. She doesn't deserve to hurt.
Charlie is still struggling, there are good days and there are bad days. At least there are more good ones now than there are bad ones. It's something right? Watch over him Papi. Don't let me lose my son.
Julio and Alberto miss you as much as I do. We don't talk about it - we never talk about it - but it's there. Albert had a party yesterday for Vince's 4th birthday. We never touched the subject of Father's Day. He has a good life - two great kids who adore him - to beautiful grandsons. I am very proud of him. Actually Papi as the days go by, as he gets older, he is more and more like you.
Julio is not even in town today. I think he does it on purpose. He is an amazing Father. Amazing. He, like Albert and I, learned that from you. There was nothing in the world that meant more to you than we did. I am proud to say that your children are like you as parents.
I miss you Papi. I miss you so very very much. I would give anything to call you and here you say "que pasoooooooo?". Happy Father's Day Papi.
I miss you Papi. There are days I miss you so much my heart hurts. There are days I get up in the middle of the night and I can't even breath with the realization that you are gone.
Everyone is doing ok. Father's day is rough on my brothers and I. This year is Bernie's first year without his dad. I am sure you and Alberto are up there together - watching over us - but life seems so empty without the two of you. Bernie is having a hard time today.
We went to the cementery to visit Alberto on Saturday. It's not true that visiting someone's grave gives you any real solace; but it is no less true that not having a "place" to go see you makes it even harder. I know you wanted cremation - we did as you asked - but ... it's just hard. I don't know if it would be any better to have a plot to visit and put flowers on. Maybe it wouldn't be. At the end of the day, you are no longer here.
I wish you would have met Maddie Papi. You would have enjoyed her so much. She is such a funny kid! Kaitlynn is so big. She says she remembers you but I don't think she does. I show her pictures and talk about you but she is only 4 ... she doesn't remember. Now I am going to have a third grand daughter. Savannah Grace. You wont know her either. I find that to be so sad. You always loved Kristina so much. As I am sure you know, she is having problems in her life - please watch over her Papi. She doesn't deserve to hurt.
Charlie is still struggling, there are good days and there are bad days. At least there are more good ones now than there are bad ones. It's something right? Watch over him Papi. Don't let me lose my son.
Julio and Alberto miss you as much as I do. We don't talk about it - we never talk about it - but it's there. Albert had a party yesterday for Vince's 4th birthday. We never touched the subject of Father's Day. He has a good life - two great kids who adore him - to beautiful grandsons. I am very proud of him. Actually Papi as the days go by, as he gets older, he is more and more like you.
Julio is not even in town today. I think he does it on purpose. He is an amazing Father. Amazing. He, like Albert and I, learned that from you. There was nothing in the world that meant more to you than we did. I am proud to say that your children are like you as parents.
I miss you Papi. I miss you so very very much. I would give anything to call you and here you say "que pasoooooooo?". Happy Father's Day Papi.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We can't all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and applaud when they go by.
- Will Rogers
- Will Rogers
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