Let the count down begin

November 2013 - I'll be turning 40! Who would of thunk it!?

The thought of turning 40 years old, to me is an accomplishment; it serves as a motivator that more is yet to come. Unlike many, especially women, I don't dread or shy away from getting older - after all, it is a part of life. I believe people don't like getting older because they have some deep down regrets as to how they are living ~ or not living for that matter.  We only have one life; and it is our responsibility to live it to the fullest with no regrets.  As long as you are still breathing - you must continue on the path to greatness!

I have decided that every month, starting with January 2013 - I will be celebrating my birthday - doing something I've always wanted to do - crossing things of my 'life list'.  From spontaneous trips, to wine making, to spending a day at the spa with my husband, to spending a whole day in bed watching chick flicks and eating popcorn!  When the big day arrives; November 15, 2013 to be exact, I want to be surrounded by my closest friends and family celebrating, drinking, laughing and creating memories.

That's what life is all about! I'm looking forward to the next 40 years of my life.

The first step or the finish line?

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We all have plans, goals and dreams. We all aspire to become a better version of our yesterday selves. What holds us back from taking that first step? When we get to a place where we can take a hard and long look at ourselves and answer that simple - yet not so simple question, the world is ours to conquer! What's holding you back from reaching your full potential? Are you still living in the past? Are old tapes still playing in your head? Are you afraid of failure? Are you afraid of success? 

My question to you is this: WHY NOT YOU? Here's a project to help break you out of that shell...find as many old magazines that you can. Cut out images that appeal to you; people smiling, exercising, having dinner together, girlfriends talking, lovers holding hands, beaches, parks, dogs running around, a nice big house, a car, jewelry, the woods...whatever it is, cut out the images and get a glue stick and start pasting the images on the poster board. This is your dream/vision board! You will have a visual that will motivate you.

Whatever you're afraid of...know that you are the only one who can take that first step.

Seize today for it will be gone at midnight!

Today

I woke up this morning with a feeling of accomplishment, success and contentment. I give all the glory to Christ for waking me up!

Be blessed and remember that you are who you say and think you are. Today, I am blessed, loved, successful, awesome, and beautiful!

Until we meet again~