First Trip to Beach Behind Me!

Saturday, April 07, 2012

Well it is over...I debuted the bikini on the Gulf Coast at Stump Pass Beach near Venice Florida...I guess near Sarasota. I still don't know this area very well...but it was a pretty setting found after a drive through Old Florida type overgrown trees....called Canopy Road I believe because the trees meet I the middle up above to form a canopy over the road. Nice.

DD attempted skim boarding but the waves didn't cooperate very well. They seemed to come in but never go out. Weird. Skim boarding requires that the waves go out. And that the beach is sandy....not shell strewn. C'est la vie. DD enjoyed herself very much anyway!

About to begin dying eggs now....

  

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LYNDALOVES2HIKE 4/9/2012 3:32PM

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SARALEIGHM 4/8/2012 7:38AM

So how did it feel, showing off the new slimmer you in a bikini? That area of Florida is quite lovely. I love the Gulf coast, which doesn't have that much in the way of waves, as I recall. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNYD97 4/7/2012 10:36PM

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FROSTY99 4/7/2012 7:40PM

Hope you have a great time visiting your parents. If you are near Sarasota, I love St. Armand's Cirlce on Siesta Key (I think-haven't been there in a long time). Happy Easter Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMWINNING 4/7/2012 5:35PM

Glad you had a good time in FL, Christine. Happy Easter Report Inappropriate Comment

Off to Florida....

Friday, April 06, 2012

And so I am all packed. Shorts and vacation clothes and bikinis....ah yes!

Here we go!

Yikes! A few photos may be taken....

  

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BETTY_UCF 4/7/2012 7:40AM

Hope you enjoy your trip! I live in Daytona Beach, it's a bit windy this morning, but it feels great! The wind whips away the heat. Air conditioning optional...today. Lots of sun and surf to enjoy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMWINNING 4/6/2012 9:18AM

Have a wonderful time. And don't be self-conscious about how you perceive you look in those bikinis.....I spent some time in Europe, and there were some VERY LARGE ladies in bikinis who 'shouldn't have been.' And they were not the least bit self-conscious; nor did anyone else pay attention to how they looked. That gives me the confidence to wear my swimsuit in public. LOL Besides, you're a 'skinny minnie' and should flaunt yourself. Just concentrate on having a good time. Report Inappropriate Comment

SARALEIGHM 4/6/2012 7:57AM

Have a great time! A stitching friend of mine is in Disneyworld with her family this week. You're going to the beach, right? Report Inappropriate Comment

Jane is On Fire!

Thursday, April 05, 2012

My first Diva recruit joined me last night....and she is on fire! It was almost comical to see her spreading the word about the awesome Beauty Society products at work today. It was a bit ironic as I was trying to separate 'church and state' so to speak with this business opportunity vs my 'day job' and be über professional about keeping the beauty products thing to nights and weekends. But now I am thinking that is out the window. So much for keeping a lid on it. I had invited just a few people from work to my party because they lived close to my home. Now the whole facility....well I may be exaggerating a bit....is in on it. And several don't even want to wait until Jane's party to buy product. How crazy is that? I guess my face is making me a 'walking billboard' as the company says. Lol.

Anyway, my empire is building...all because of one little birthday party for my daughter's 15th birthday. The world does work in strange ways!

And tonight another of my friends joined the Soroptimist group. And three of my new friends became board members. I am so excited about how much fun we are going to have in the coming year. We will do some great things.

A funny but wonderful connection is that Beauty Society is a partner with Women for Women - a group that helps women with shelter and launching businesses in war torn countries. Of course this type of mission is exactly what the Soroptimists do...so I love that the 2 go together, I want the founder of Beauty Society to speak at my Soroptimist group's Program Mtg sometime. As President Elect I am to drive our programs anyway so it is a perfect tie-in for the future.

  

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FROSTY99 4/5/2012 8:42PM

Doesn't the Universe move in mysterious ways! Report Inappropriate Comment

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IAMWINNING 4/5/2012 2:11PM

Cool how things go hand-in-hand. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDOK1260 4/5/2012 9:30AM

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW ADVENTURE Report Inappropriate Comment

CLWALDRO 4/5/2012 7:06AM

I am glad you are finding a way to mix the work you need to do with the things you love to do. I have seen that when both of those truly become one the joy and happiness of the person who has achieved this. Best wishes for your future and the journey to better health. Report Inappropriate Comment

Well Success Better Than We Even Dreamed!

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

On Saturday my Soroptimist group held a fundraiser to build water wells in poor villages in India that currently have no access to clean water. The girls in the village are unable to go to school because they spend literally all day walking to get and then return with distant water. Their lives are spent in 'fetching water'

So our group wanted to raise funds to build at least one well....Well (pun intended) we raised enough funds to build 7 wells! Isn't that fabulous!? We are so excited about our success!

The fundraiser was a lot of fun too...I wrote earlier of how proud I was that DD helped so well.

Anyway, we have our board meeting tomorrow night and I am sure we will all be celebrating! Then on Weds night I am introducing and presenting another check to a woman who founded With My Own Two Hands...an organization that builds schools for kids in Africa whose parents have died from AIDS.

Gotta love the good work done by my Soroptimist group. Of course we also contribute to local causes as well.

I am very pleased to be part of these great efforts....

And...update...I've been tagged to be President Elect for the next fiscal year. Wow! What a surprise!! Never even occurred to me.

  

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LYNDALOVES2HIKE 4/4/2012 12:49AM

That's really great - I'm impressed by your work with Soroptimist! Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTY99 4/3/2012 4:25PM

You should be proud-keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMWINNING 4/3/2012 4:05PM

Christine. That's !! Report Inappropriate Comment

SARALEIGHM 4/3/2012 8:28AM

What an achievement! That's a great group you're a part of. Report Inappropriate Comment

Heading to Florida

Monday, April 02, 2012

Next week is the big trip to Florida...need to get prepared with laundry and last minute purchases. I also have suggested to my mom, sister in law, and her mom that the girls do a facial event at my mom's home after we finish Easter dinner. It turns out my SIL has never had a facial...so this should be big! She is so beautiful that it never occurred to me that she hasn't done this. I am sure she is long overdue and will notice immediate improvement to her skin. I would imagine my mom will appreciate the results as well. Should be a ton of fun! I am going to bring along all of my product and this will be my first attempt with the product presentation sans Amy. Hoping I can do it even half as well as she does!

We also have many many plans for our time together. A mix of outdoor and indoor which hopefully will be a good balance.

My mom hasn't seen me in a few years and she has the impression that I am a total health freak so she seems to think it will be difficult to feed me. Funny I think as the only requirements I have is no cans, no processed foods and lots of water. Should be easy! Oh, and lean proteins. I think I eat pretty normally really...just no junk. Hopefully this won't pose any issues. My Dad follows a pretty healthy set of eating habits so we should be good to follow the same regime together. I am thinking restaurants will be the biggest challenge as I definitely have found that we have many more healthful options in California than elsewhere in the country. But I am sure we will do fine.


Looking forward to it...not leaving until Friday but I know the time between now and then will go quickly with it being a normal work week.

And we will be there for the bunny...how fun!

  

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SWEETYOUNGTHING 4/3/2012 6:06AM

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FROSTY99 4/2/2012 8:04PM

Sounds like it is about time and you have it planned already so hope it is a great time visiting with your family. Wish we were closer so we could get together. We have a trip planned to Fort Meyers for May 1! Maybe someday-ha ha! You just never know. We are talking of a west coast trip next summer IF gas doesn't get astronomical!!! Hugs Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMWINNING 4/2/2012 10:15AM

Christine, I'm hoping you girls have a great time together. And that you and your DH have a super time in FL. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be able to find healthy choices in restaurants - it may take a bit of looking, though. Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSM66 4/2/2012 7:52AM

Good luck on your Traveling, where in Florida are you going,I live in Florida west palm beach,if you come in this town, you can touch base with me. Report Inappropriate Comment

IILAAD65 4/2/2012 1:57AM

I would agree.. California has so many little one-owner restaurants that specialize in just about anything healthy you may find FL totally different. Have fun!! You sound really excited as always!! And I like no CANS and no processed foods... Obviously you are flying.. stay safe!! Beth Report Inappropriate Comment