A Wise Man & a Fool

Saturday, December 17, 2011

A wise man finds a way.
A fool finds an excuse.

I am putting this on my board when I return to work.
It shall be written next to the homework assignment.


Think they'll get the message?

  

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X5X52000 12/20/2011 5:47PM

Well I got it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

AKAFIT 12/20/2011 2:55PM

They will get the message alright. Another one that I used to hang above my desk when I was in the Army is this one: Lack of Planning on YOUR part, does NOT constitute an emergency on my part! When people came into my office trying to rush the process, I would simply point to exhibit A! We all must take responsibility for our lack of motivation and stop making excuses. I am so taking this bit of advice myself! Thanks for the gentle (or not so gentle) reminder soror That's why you're my GIRL! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 12/18/2011 8:32PM

Well, I got the message Soror, lol...I have no more excuses for not getting my health together... Report Inappropriate Comment

STARLIGHT22146 12/18/2011 3:51PM

LOVE THIS!!!! Just posted to my facebook. :) Also, thank you for the goodies. I am going to try and replace all those cookies with fruits and veggies this week. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSLISA1973 12/18/2011 8:37AM

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RICHILA 12/17/2011 11:17PM

As a fellow teacher, I like it! Report Inappropriate Comment

The True Value...

Friday, December 02, 2011

Aging is both a beautiful & rewarding process.
Some see the process as a scary future of wrinkles, graying, and body decomposition.
My adjectives: strength, perseverance, and change.

We all see life as a series of tests which we must pass to gain promotion- eternal life for some, afterlife for others.
Whatever your religious or personal beliefs, it stands that the true value of life is not in appearances, but the soul which can not be seen with the human eye, but seen through the spirit of our actions.

So as we age and grow, both physically and mentally, our value lies within ourselves and not the outer shell which masks and protects.
What is your true value?

  

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TEENY_BIKINI 12/7/2011 8:28PM

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AKAFIT 12/5/2011 11:56AM

Amen soror. I think we are afraid of the process because our worldly view gets in the way. I have enjoyed hitting 40 because the wisdom, strength, courage, and respect for myself and God has grown exponentially with that number. The process has been one that has never been dull and I believe that whatever I do I am doing it for God and my eternal reward.....HEAVEN. Nothing competes with knowing that after this life of trials there is something infinitely better waiting for me. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 12/3/2011 11:50AM

Great blog Soror...I never thought about what it truly means to age 'gracefully'...it is surely more than the outward appearance, as you stated...I hope that by aging gracefully, I become the complete woman that God wants me to be!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHYOTTER 12/2/2011 11:24PM

Great perspective. I would hope my true value is loving kindness. More often, it seems to be stubborn perseverance. Report Inappropriate Comment

Looking Forward...No Turning Back!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Zooming down the bouvelard with sunshades.
Roof down...wind blowing through each strand of my hair.
Cameras flashing while the people scream, "Success!"

Yeah, that's my name!
I have the vision of nothing but success as long as I am steadfast and consistent.
Won't you come join me? There's plenty of room at the top. I'll save you a seat. Even better, I'll let you ride shotgun.

Just remember, we're looking forward. No turning back, only left or right.
What's your vision of success today?

  

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MRSRUBLE 11/29/2011 10:25AM

Amen, I am ready to ride and let my hair blow in the wind! Report Inappropriate Comment

AKAFIT 11/28/2011 12:02PM

I am so IN. I am contemplating my plan of action for December. I want it FUN and FUNCTONAL! and I want RESULTS. Keep pushing forward because I am right beside you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRAVENEWGRL 11/27/2011 6:45PM

I"m in! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 11/27/2011 1:09PM

I'm gonna join you on this ride, soror!!! Great blog, as usual.... "SUCCESS" that is our name!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Too Much...Too Soon!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Ate myself and drank myself into oblivion...

Yes, it was a Happy Thanksgiving.
Ain't gone lie!

This full feeling is misery to the highest extent.
I actually liked this feeling at one point in my life. Now it's just plain pathetic.

Gonna get cardio and ST in the wee hours on the morning...
I have got to work off this sin. Yes, it must be sinful...

Smoked turkey...not bad
Sweet potatoes...not bad
Corn with chives...not bad
Mixed collards & mustards...not bad
Deviled eggs... Ha! The name speaks for itself.
Mac & cheese...you be the judge!
Sweet potato pie...thin slice - compromise
Sock-it-to-me cake...thin slice, yet the bomb...so sinful!
Moscato (1glass)...hmmm! I'm dealing with family issues...youngest brother...umph!


So if I am doomed to damnation, I know I'll see some of my friends there.
I can live with that- or not!
So fellow sparkers I hope to see you"spiritually" jogging beside me tomorrow morning.
I'll be the one sweating and cursing obscenities of former mischief under my breath.
Yes, I ate too much too soon to stay on track as a recent "maintainer" & success will be mine again!

Ya girl is gone git her sh*t together N-O-W!

  

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SPARKLE1908 11/26/2011 12:06PM

That doesn't sound like you did that badly!! It could have been worse...kudos to you for getting the exercise in..I joined you yesterday by going to the gym as well...it was worth it..lol! Report Inappropriate Comment

MRSRUBLE 11/26/2011 1:38AM

Hey it's not like this happens daily, don't be to bad on yourself. I'm sure after a good workout you will be just fine. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDYAMK 11/24/2011 11:52PM

I Feel the same an over stuffed Tom turkey ready to fly away except I can not fly I am too heavy from too much food to lift off !!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

INITANURSE11 11/24/2011 11:36PM

I totally agree 530am walk/jog burn off the sweet potato pie & german sweet chocolate cake Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDYAMK 11/24/2011 11:32PM

I Feel the same an over stuffed Tom turkey ready to fly away except I can not fly I am too heavy from too much food to lift off !!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SALEX52 11/24/2011 11:31PM

I, too, used to "enjoy" that feeling of fullness. Now, not at all. I prefer healthy, reasonable portions. Report Inappropriate Comment

TACONES 11/24/2011 11:30PM

I know you will recover from this. You are not alone. It do hurt to eat so much now. I ask myself, "how did I do this before?" Report Inappropriate Comment

Accountability-It Is What It Is...

Monday, November 14, 2011

Today was the day to assure I stay on track.
Sat myself down and said,"Look here Missy, you are gone have to get yo self straight".
(Y'all know how this Southern accent thing works)
"Either ya gonna git it right or be left (behind that is)"
Yes, that's what keeps following me when I pass a mirror...go figure!

So I have tracked my food...every bite I might add
I have had my 8 glasses of water. We teachers usually don't get this "luxury".
I have huddled with 5 of my teams.
Now I am about to journey into the world of grading journals...WooHoo! Don't be alarmed. It's total sarcasm here...Whew! Had you scared for a second there,huh?

I am assuring ACCOUNTABILITY. Just love the buzz word we educators &
administrators keep using this year...makes us all sound so educated and concerned.
Aargh!

Now that I have my chest poked out with pride, I can say and mean it.
To everything else at this point, it is what it is.

Deuces!

  

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MRSRUBLE 11/20/2011 5:40AM

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AKAFIT 11/16/2011 9:05AM

Accountability is GREAT! I know that when I am not checking in to SP on a regular I am up to no good. So, continue to know that I will be checking in on you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 11/15/2011 11:23AM

Accountability is a wonderful and scary thing...lol...but kudos to you soror for staying on task!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROOTIHAUSMAN 11/14/2011 9:31PM

Good for you. Keep yourself accountable. You are worth all the time and energy! Report Inappropriate Comment