Posted in Holidays on Oct 31st, 2007 No Comments »
Just wanted to wish everyone a fun and happy halloween. A typical halloween celebration for me is hanging out with my friends, going back home to help pass out candy, and pumpkin carving. Last year my boyfriend and I did a detailed carving of a pumpkin for the first time with the help of our close friends. Below is our masterpieces!
I would love to learn about how you spend your halloween!
Posted in Holidays on Oct 30th, 2007 1 Comment »
Happy Halloween everyone! For some it’s just another day, but for others it might be a fun time to go partying or taking the kids out to trick or treat. Or you might be the person handing out candies. Here are some fun facts to think about while you celebrate the day your own style:
Halloween originated under the name “Samhain” as a Pagan festival among the Celts of Ireland and Great Britain. This was the end of summer feast, where the dead was believed to visit the mortal world, and large communal bonfires would be lit to ward off evil spirits.
Posted in Health on Oct 29th, 2007 No Comments »
Recently, I saw on CBS evening news about weight gain being related to the friends around you. Statistically from the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers wrote that:
A person’s chances of becoming obese increase by 57%, if he or she had a friend who became obese in a given interval.
Among pairs of adult siblings, if one sibling became obese, the chance that the other would become obese increased by 40%.
If one spouse became obese, the likelihood that the other spouse would become obese increased by 37%.
Posted in Personal Development on Oct 25th, 2007 No Comments »
Whether it be school and work, work and leisure, raising the kids and leisure, or anything else, each and every one of us lives a life of constantly juggling activities. It can be difficult and overwhelming at times because life has surprises or we simply take on too much than we can handle at a certain time. Perhaps sometimes it may be good to take a brief break and think about how we balance our life. Is it balanced? Is it effective? Do we need changes? These are questions that I ask myself and these are 10 ways that I try to maintain that balance in my life.
Posted in Announcements, Traumatic Events on Oct 23rd, 2007 No Comments »
For a larger image of this picture, go to the nasa.gov website
Southern California wild fires are leaving a disastrous path, with the Santa Ana winds making it an extra challenge for the firefighters. I was in the Thousand Oaks area on Sunday, when the fires first started. The wind and limited visibility made driving my vehicle an extra difficult task. The tree branches were broken and so were most of the signal lights. I cannot begin to imagine the areas that have been directly hit with the fires. Although wildfires have occurred in the past, it is still something that no one is fully prepared for and can be a traumatic experience. However, I found that there are steps people are advised to take to ensure our own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Posted in Announcements on Oct 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
Last week, I wrote a blog about a personal story related to Breast Cancer as a way to promote awareness. There are also other ways.
Susan and Janice at 5 Minutes for Mom is working in conjunction with Casio to promote awareness about Breast Cancer.
The special-edition pink EX-Z75 will be available beginning October 2007 and can be purchased at Sears, La Curacao, Fred Meyer, BJ’s, Nexcom, AAFES, Staples, and Future Shop. The bundle package will have an MSRP of $179.99, and will proudly sponsor the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please visit www.casiousa.com
Posted in Personal Development on Oct 18th, 2007 1 Comment »
Reviewing the schedule the night before
Make sure you wake up at the appropriate time if it’s a morning meeting or you have to commute. Having a schedule keeps me on my toes. It doesn’t need to be set-in-stone nor do you need to be over-analyzing the schedule the night before. I simply review what I have to do the next day so I know what meetings I have in my head and plan accordingly.
Posted in Announcements, Difficult Issues, Motivational on Oct 16th, 2007 2 Comments »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to pass on my personal story.
About 3 years ago, I lost a dear friend, and mentor to breast cancer. I share this as a story of inspiration and as a reminder of how breast cancer can affect anyone.
Posted in Personal Development on Oct 15th, 2007 4 Comments »
Water
With sugar and caffeine, I feel that I tend to have energy for a little while, but then I crash and there goes my energy. Water seems to do the trick. Hydrating myself makes me feel less groggy and I also lost calories that way too. When I feel like sugar I go to the next booster..
Robeks
Literally..Robeks with nutritional boosts. I replace a meal with Robeks and my body feels really good. When I’m tired I add a powerboost and feel much better.
Posted in Announcements, Personal Development on Oct 11th, 2007 11 Comments »
Priscilla Palmer put together a great list of personal development blogs. I am happy to announce that I have been placed on this list!
Personal Development List:
Aaron Potts at Today is That Day
Abu Aremu at Positive Self Talk Guide
Adam Alexander at Adam’s Peace
Adam Kayce at Monk at Work
Adam Khoo at Adam Khoo’s Philosophies and Investing Insights
Adebola Oni at Life Lessons
Adria Balgassi at In Cinq
AgentSully at Life Learning Today
Al at 7pproductions.com
Alan Torres at Made to Be Great
Tina Fukuchi, MSW
Public Spark
Ignite your potential
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