MYSPARKS7's SparkPeople Blog

Positive Outlook

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:16:19 EST

In the midst of the trying and uncertain times in which we are confronted with from day today, we often wonder, "What Will Happen Next?" I choose to try and see the positive that sill live amongst us, the ones who render acts of kindness that go unspoken, the one who give expecting nothing in return, the ones who think of those less fortunate than themselves and lend a helping hand. These are just a few but I think if we sit back and think, we will surely find more. Having a positive outlo...

Prank Responsibly

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 07:58:26 EST

For those who love to play practical jokes on this day, please take into consideration peoples fears that are real to them but may seem silly to you, everyone is different in their own way, what may be funny to me

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may not be funny to the next person 234 so with that being said, please prank responsibly.

Beautiful Spring

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:58:44 EST

The days are becoming beautiful again, the flowers are bursting out in full force, the birds are singing their songs welcoming Spring. The sunshine feels great while walking outdoors. Beauty is awakening and all is new again, that is the beauty of spring to me. Isn't it wonderful!

Yoga Pilates Helped My Pain

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 07:09:22 EST

I am feeling so much better than I have been for a while now. I have been in a lot of pain where I was on the heating pad and using biofreeze to get some relief. Sitting behind the computer on ones job can take a great toll on the body especially when you are trying to meet deadlines or trying to catch up from mounds of paperwork and the like. Anyhoo I did Yoga Pilates exercises yesterday which actually relieved me of a lot of pain ans I am sooooo grateful. The stretches and poses helped...

Made It To The End Of The Week

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:07:22 EST

Oh so glad it's Friday, thankful that I made it through the week. Fast pace it may have been but I made it. Paperwork stacked very high and demands coming from every side, I still made it 104 . I will go home this afternoon and reflect on the ups and the downs that I was confronted with from Monday all the way up to now and be grateful because it could have been all downs and no ups so when it's all said and done, I won't complain.

Another Quote

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:33:42 EST

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life." These words were quoted from the mouth of Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher (1724-1804). This quote was brought to you by Good Earth Tea.

Excuses, Excuses

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:15:47 EST

It seems that we all from time to time make excuses for why we did or did not do a particular thing rather than come out and fess up to it and admit that nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes and are far from being perfect. I read a quote that a wise man said once which in my opinion stands true, it reads as follows: "It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." That wise man was our nations first president, George Washington. Have a great Thursday, and no excuses 20

Snuggled Under Covers

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:42:00 EST

Good Saturday afternoon, being that it is cold in my part of the world today I have spent most of my day sitting in my bed snuggled under the covers and enjoying my time on SparkPeople. I did my workout earlier this morning and I have met my water quota so I am not having a cheat day, just not much activity going on due to the cold weather. I am enjoying myself. 211

I Am Happy For Our Beloved Saints

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:10:27 EST

Just a post to share my joy for the New Orlean Saints making it to the Super Bowl, I am so very proud for them for making it this far. Bless You Boys!

Remember

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:11:50 EST

Short and to the point, remember you are beautiful, when you look into the mirror today tell the image looking back at you "You Are Beautiful." You really are.

Happy New Year Spark People

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:11:43 EST

Happy New Year to Spark America and beyond may you continue to reach for and meet all of your set goals for the year ahead. Happy New Year!

Have A Safe New Years Eve

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:05:39 EST

Hello to all, I hope each of you have a happy and safe New Years Eve, please be safe and responsible. 107

Practice Makes Perfect

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:42:06 EST

Practice kindness, mercy and forgiveness; it will sure make this world a much better place to live in, don't you think? Have a beautiful Wednesday everyone.

Hello

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:30:54 EST

Hello everyone, I hope your Christmas was all that you hoped it would be.

Have A Very Merry Christmas

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:41:49 EST

I hope everyone out there in Spark World have a very Merry Christmas, not just to you only but to your families as well. God Bless.

Racing To Meet My Deadlines

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:16:40 EST

Hello everyone, there are some days on the job when it seems as if a great wind pick you up and twirl you for all that it is worth. I am there right now. Trying to meet the end of the month deadlines with the daily interruptions can really take a toll on the body and the mind (stress). I am heading for the finish line with high hopes. If only I can remember to take time to breathe. Have a wonderful Wednesday. 182

12/20/09 Rest Is What I Needed

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:51:44 EST

Here I am now on this cold Sunday afternoon kicking it back on my sofa watching an old movie ("The Land That Time Forgot"). I am very content without a care in the world right now. From lying here in comfort and bliss I have come to the conclusion that rest is what I needed and I think that I will stay right here for a while. Have a great day.

I Wish You Warmth

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:22:08 EST

To all of you who are in the midst of the snow storm, I wish you warmth; try to keep warm. Good luck.

Happiness

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:10:24 EST

Happiness is the birthright of every human being. Have yourself a great evening.

I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Is Gone

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:42:02 EST

224 the rain has finally stopped and the sun has come out, oh joy! After so much rain and flooding in some areas it is so good to see the sun again.

Enjoy This Day

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:23:02 EST

Hello everyone hope you are enjoying your Friday so far. Sometimes the cares of the day will cause us to lose focus and we tend to concentrate on the cares rather than another day that has been given to us to enjoy, correct mistakes, to tell someone that we love them and the list goes on. Let us try to the best of our ability to enjoy this day, embrace it, and live it with the greatest of expectation. Enjoy your Friday.

Be Quiet.....

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:25:11 EST

Be still, be stress free today.

Back To The Norm

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:20:30 EST

Well, just as fast as it came, it went away. The snow is all gone and we are back to normal as far as the weather is concern. It's not as cold as yesterday but I do believe that there is rain in the forecast for today. I have started my day on a positive note which I think will carry me throughout the rest of my day. So all that being said, I am wishing each of you the best of day.

Saturday Morning Surprise

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 06:44:19 EST

In the words of Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. Woke up this morning to a blanket of snow. No big deal some may say, well I live in Southeast Louisiana and snow is like Haley's Comet so to speak. Come to think of it now last year in December we had a horrible snow storm, oh my; what's happening? All I can say is "Strange Days." Enjoy your day everyone.

This is a photo from last year's snow sto...

Friday Is Here And It Is Very Well

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:02:23 EST

I did it, I made it through my work week with no stress at all (maybe it's because of the holidays). I am extremely happy that it went so smooth. I have completed the stack of paperwork that was on my desk and is back on track as to where I am suppose to be, so all is very very well. Have a great Friday.

Spark Up Your Face

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:51:22 EST

Spark up your face today by adding a smile 211

Wednesday's Here And All Is Well

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:49:12 EST

After returning back to work from my vacation my work week isn't as hectic as I thought it would be. Everything has been moving at a steady and productive pace, Here it is Wednesday and so far I have gotten off at my normal time (no overtime here 224 ) . I have gotten a lot accomplished and the mountain of paperwork has gotten smaller, all is well with me right now and I will not complain. I just hope the next 2 days will be as hassle free as the past 3. I am grateful.

Lazy Day

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:31:43 EST

Hi all, today has been a very lazy day for me, I have been in bed all day long which is a very rare thing for me. I am usually up and about before the crack of dawn. I am having problems again with my allergy/sinus along with headache this time, I don't do well with headaches so this is why I am in bed an is only getting out for bathroom breaks, I really hope tomorrow will be better for if not I do believe it will be a repeat performance. Hope your day is better than mine.

Have A Great Time

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:35 EST

Hello everyone, hope you have a great weekend and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I will be starting my vacation on Monday which I am so looking forward to. Let us all remember to eat responsibly so that we won't have any regrets (everything in moderation), a little here, a little there, not all at one time and I believe that all will be well. Have a good one and enjoy.
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Thank You

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:06 EST

I would like to express my thanks to all of the men and women of our armed forces both to the living and the dead. My prayers are constant for those who are still in harms way, not only do I pray for them but their families as well (I promise, I really do) May God bless and protect. 247

Let's Hear It For Lipton!!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:15:07 EST

"Funny how a hot tea can help you chill" 254 469

From Yogi to Good Earth

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:38:03 EST

I drink a lot of tea and I find these neat quotes on the tea bags. I have posted some from Yogi Tea and I have found some on the Good Earth tea bags as well so here is one that I found on my tea bag yesterday. "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."

Socrates
(469BC - 399 BC)
Good Earth

Have a happy weekend.

Thursday's Quote For The Day

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:20:43 EST

"We cannot always build the future for our youth,
but we can build our youth for the future."

Franklin D. Roosevelt
(1882-1945)

Sow Good Seeds

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:53:51 EST

This quote caught my attention as I read this morning and I thought that I would share it with you, it reads as follows:

"We're always sowing seeds in life
By everything we do and say,
So let's make sure the fruit we reap
Comes from the good we do each day."

"The seeds we so today determine the kind of fruit we'll reap tomorrow."
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Have A Super Weekend

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:42:34 EST

Hope you have a super weekend no matter what the weather may be, try to make the best of it. Have a good one.

Happy Wednesday

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:55:32 EST

Experience the warmth and love of your soul.

Have A Great Week

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:06:30 EST

Just popped in to say that I hope everyone have a great week, do the best that you can and take one day at a time.

Think On These Things

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:51:23 EST

When everything looks bleak, don't despair.
When you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, keep going.
When you don't have anyone to give you words of encouragement, encourage yourself.
If nobody says to you "I love you, " you can (love yourself).
Life is too short for you to let it pass you by, live it to the fullest.
Be you to the best of your ability, nobody else can .
Live your life, not anyone else's, it's hard enough just trying to live yours.
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Wisdom of Yogi

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:34:35 EST

"Herbs heal, doctors diagnose, and God cures."

Repeat After Me.....

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:09:38 EST

Here is another great motivational quote that I found on a Yogi Tea bag. Encourage yourself today by repeating after me..."I am beautiful, I am bountiful, I am blissful. Have a great day.

Have A Great Weekend

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 07:23:14 EST

Hope everyone have a great weekend. 213

Woke Up To Rain

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:17:12 EST

Bad weather again in my neck of the woods, I was awaken to the sound of thunder and could see the flashes of lightning through my curtains. The ride to work was a down pour with some unsafe drivers not considering the slippery streets driving as if it were a bright sun shiny day (don't you just hate that).
I made it to work safe thank God and I prayed for the other unsafe drivers who didn't consider their safety nor the safety of others would make it to wherever their destination was s...

I Love The Fall

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:54:03 EST

As I stepped out this morning preparing to go to work, the first thing that hit me as I walked out of the door was a burst of fresh cool Fall air. This is my favorite time of the year. As the light slowly pierce through the darkness making way for a brand new day I can truly say all is well with me and I hope that it will be for you. Have a great Wednesday.

Have A Great Monday

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:16:36 EST

Good morning everyone, I certainly hope that your weekend was a good one. I am ready to meet today's challenges, right now one challenge is to deminish the stack of papers on my desk. I had a good nights rest so I am ready to take on this work day stress free with a smile on my face. Have a great Monday.

Happy Friday

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:09 EST

Happy Friday to all, have a good weekend.

A Quote On Life

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:22:38 EST

"It's not life that matters, it's the courage that we bring to it."
I got this from a Yogi Tea bag. Have a great day. 213

A Very Busy Week

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:01:12 EST

Hello everyone, this has been a very hectic week for me. Have a great weekend, gotta go now, it's back to work, work, work.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:45:15 EST

Good afternoon to everyone, today is another rainy day and I'm feeling a little lazy. I'm back from church, cooked before I left this morning, have nothing else to do so now I'll spend the rest of the day working on a craft project and watching movies. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Rainy Saturday

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:58:26 EST

Good morning, well this new day brings much rain. As I was leaving work on yesterday I left in a downpour . Today I was going to do a little gardening but I guess it will just have to wait now. The sound of the rain coming down is very soothing to my ears. I am now heading to the health walker and afterwards I'll grab the weights, instead of putting on the music I will listen to the rain. Have a great Saturday.

Blackout Thursday Afternoon

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:56:41 EST

In the midst of working out yesterday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. my power went out (electrical that is). I still completed my regimen and afterwards showered, waited, waited, waited, and waited. I found out that a transformer went out and they had to replace it. Everyone else in my neighborhood had power but my neighbor across the street and me. We were out of power until almost 9:00 p.m. I was grateful that the weather was mild and not too hot so it wasn't so bad.
Have a good week...