tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57247385896096273062024-02-07T04:09:30.053-08:00Sprinkles, Sparkles and StarbuxThe 30's and all the Glitter that comes with it.QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-28778026933827530882014-09-20T10:39:00.002-07:002014-09-20T10:39:06.601-07:00Step mom hurt Ouch, why does something so innocent hurt so much? I spent a good portion of the morning keeping my three kids on task for the informal birthday party we are having all of the extended family over for tonight. They have for the most part did what I needed without grumble. But then my oldest was cleaning out his backpack from last year and pulled the pictures out of the old binder to put into his this year binder. See these pictures are of him when he was little and of his biological mom. Of their first family and a woman who desperately needs Jesus. I guess I can only hope that he looks at her and prays for her. I was a little, ok a lot, upset by it. So I told him that I could give him pictures of our family to put in there. To which he replied, "I know but this is of mom and I still love her." Ouch, the realization that, Yes, and rightfully so, He still loves his mom. Regardless if he calls me Mommy or Annelise. She is still their mom and will always be. I took my own time out and chose to pray my self through the pain that I will never know that love that he has for her because I'm not Mom I am the woman that married Daddy and is there for them and is on her knees before the Lord interceding for all of them. But hey I can only continue to love them like Jesus and be an example not a stumbling block. Being a step mom is harder than I thought it would be, but worth every min. <br />
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with starting older kids on common core. I think if they want to start teaching
it start with a kinder classroom and not try to teach or older ones a new way
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Facebook has become a video sharing site lately and all I see anymore is every
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So my wedding was featured in a local wedding magazine!</div>
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So after getting married and becoming an instant mom of 3. I still had projects that I wanted to accomplish. So I decided to start on our bedroom wall. I have wanted to paint the frames that have hung on our wall for years just never had major inspiration to do them. SO I decided maybe, just maybe our wedding pictures should warrant a overhaul. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, Duck Egg and Paris Grey to complete the update. </div>
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Before frames and during. </div>
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This is our entry way/ living room wall. I did this on Thursday while the MIL had the kids.</div>
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So as you all know May 24th, I got married! I married my best friend and became a wife and mother to 3 kiddos all in one day. So needless to say life has been a bit of an adjustment to all of us. I went from having a 4 bedroom house to myself or a couple roommates at times. To moving 4 people in, and one of them into my bedroom and bathroom. Talk about displaced stuff. My husband is a little bit of a clean freak and likes order. I am the artsy fartsy one and have projects always going, and now being a teacher have a new section of disorder to deal with. <br />
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We have spent the last 43 days for the most part dealing with the displacement, of my "storage areas" or "creative spaces", as well as all piles DIY wedding. I have made progress and realize that it will be a long process before we are where we want to be. My husband recently has learned that only I can use the word "purge" regarding my stuff. Otherwise I get defensive and feel like he wants to just throw all my stuff away. <br />
Thankfully we were able to have two different honeymoons. Partly because the hubby had to finish his last week of that semester at ITT tech, and I had to finish the last week teaching. As well as clean out my classroom. Our week after the wedding was spent in the Monterey area, at Lovers Point. So beautiful and cold! We went from dry and hot to windy and cold, but still enjoyed our time. <br />
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QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-63210229397097129582014-07-12T10:36:00.000-07:002014-07-12T10:36:06.823-07:00ever have those days?Where God decides to speak directly to your heart? Today I was reading John 10. All of it and at first I think that I was looking to just read and get done with it. But God definitely decided to meet me where I was outside on our back patio. <br />
When you break it down into SOAP, it helps you dig deeper. Scripture-either the verse or a summary; Observation-what do you see? What stands out?; Application-attach to your life; Prayer-turn it into a conversation with Him. <br />
So here I am going to be very transparent with you all and walk you through my <span style="font-size: large;">SOAP</span>. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">S</span></strong>: John 10:18 "No one can take my life from me.<em><u> I lay down my life voluntarily</u></em>. For I have the right to lay it down when <em><u>I want to</u></em> and also the power to take it again."<strong> SACRIFICE</strong> what really stood out to me out of this whole chapter which I find weird but that's what makes it even more apparent that it is from God. <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">O</span>:Jesus chose to give His life up in <strong>sacrifice</strong> for us. Voluntarily and because He wanted to. I understand, but then I don't at the same time. I think I would give my life in exchange or <strong>sacrifice</strong> for my husband and kids. But then I think it would definitely be much easier to say for sure that I would be coming back to life in 3 days.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A</span>:I don't have to be a martyr per say, but I am learning that as a wife and mother, sacrifice is apart of serving them daily. And that is something that I am called to do. I need to make the conscious decision and <u><em>want to</em></u>, to be present and openly available to them. Sometimes ME time is not as important.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P</span>:God help me to spend more time listening to you, what you want me to do and how you want me to silently (sometimes loudly) support my family. Also where I need to humbly <strong>sacrifice</strong> my needs and wants for my family. I also need to be more submissive and less "know it all" with my husband. The independence has been really hard to let go of. Help me with this. <br />
First step is wanting to!<br />
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Thank you for allowing me to be transparent and broken before you all. <br />
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I am doing the Meeting at the Milking Stool, that Amber Thomas from <a href="http://www.mrthomasandme.com/" target="_blank">mrthomasandme</a> is facilitating on her blog. QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-74380396425753601092014-05-26T21:46:00.001-07:002014-05-26T21:46:02.933-07:00Quick Wifey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZZlKO2W7bBEePICHDucMCb0ibKUO20XebGtMswXf3EXyAb80hJutMNBPl1FjBs7ghuCh80P1FcmbOm9E1PBf_AcivSjpQr5kj640f8lzibrY0efxxROe4D-EF-XEJeIxswyYC67oTB0/s1600/10414634_816934701650301_5219440430902804773_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZZlKO2W7bBEePICHDucMCb0ibKUO20XebGtMswXf3EXyAb80hJutMNBPl1FjBs7ghuCh80P1FcmbOm9E1PBf_AcivSjpQr5kj640f8lzibrY0efxxROe4D-EF-XEJeIxswyYC67oTB0/s1600/10414634_816934701650301_5219440430902804773_n.jpg" /></a>Well, as of today I have been married to the love of my life, Patrick Quick for 3
days! My husband is the most exciting, sweet, sensitive, loving,
compassionate, talented, and wonderful man that I could have ever asked for. We
have had a crazy year so far. With planning a wedding, teaching preschool,
taking classes full time, and having busy schedules. I am
blessed with a wonderful man of God who values our spiritual life together as a
couple and having a healthy relationship.
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I have found that today's
society urges women to have an "I am a princess" mentality. This can be so
destructive in a marriage relationship. Believing that your man should love and
respect you regardless of your loving and respecting him is just ridiculous.
I've learned so much in the past year -- as Patrick and I have really grown
together and worked on developing what would become a strong start to our marriage
relationship.<br />
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God has given me an
incredible man and an incredible life. I have been given a gift and the journey
has had it's wonderful ups and it's devastating downs. As much as I love my
sweet husband, I know that my personal relationship with God is first. What a
wonderful feeling, to have your husband look you in the eyes and know that you
love him unconditionally, you respect him for the incredible man that he is, and
you value him and trust him. QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-19153220427081387472014-03-26T15:41:00.000-07:002014-03-26T15:41:17.272-07:00prioritizing the things that matter...I am struggling with prioritizing what I need to get done in the amount of time I have during the day and then you throw in the factor of consistently getting sick. Right now I am fighting the same lower back pain that I have been and then add a sinus infection and a possible ear infection. So year things around my house are nothing near being clean right now. My fiancé was over last week standing in the kitchen and was asking what all of "that" is. As he motioned in a circular motion to a side countertop that has a collection of glass bowls and containers sitting on it. I proceeded to explain that I was not wanting to just put it anywhere. That I was working on organizing and trying to pair things down in order to move Him and his 3 kids into my house that I have had for the last 5 years. SO forgive me if I don't have a post everyday but I am going to try to get back on here and post at least once a week. Key word TRY. My fiancé got me a keyboard for my tablet so now I enjoy being on here doing homework and blogging. SO word is you will be on here more but not as much as I would like and not nearly the amount of DIY that's for sure. For now I am making these 4 a priority and enjoying making memories.<br />
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Thinking About: everything I have to do but can't BC of my back injury or my lack there of time it feels like. I feel like I take one step forward in my recovery from my back, and then jump way back BC of stupid little things. I put way too much on my plate this semester cannot wait till the last week of April when my brain can relax a little. </div>
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Reading: School books because I am trying to finish this semester stronger than I started it. The motivation is not there this semester for some crazy reason. </div>
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Listening to: Sanctus Real's new album Pray. Our first dance song is on this album; Commitment</div>
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Watching: Bewitched at night, love the oldies and wish more shows were like them. </div>
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Thankful for: an amazingly supportive fiancé who keeps me grounded and pointed to God. He recently got Let go let God tattooed on his forearm and I almost think that sometimes God uses it to remind me. </div>
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QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-5432038915594288972014-03-18T12:31:00.000-07:002014-03-18T12:31:00.474-07:00im alive, barely...Talk about falling off the face of the earth...<br />
My life has been incredibly exciting and hectic in the same breath. Not sure where to exactly start.<br />
I guess the biggest thing is I'm Engaged!!!<br />
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He asked New Year's Eve at one of my favorite restaurants the Crows Nest in Santa Cruz.<br />
Wedding plans are close to being done but are they really? <br />
I am officially an assistant teacher at the preschool I worked at. I officially became responsible for more kids and lesson plans. <br />
I am still finishing my associate of science in child development. Fingers crossed for spring 2015.<br />
Attempting to finish the CARES program that our county is hosting, and when finished I will be not only more informed but also paid a nice chunk of change for doing this education. <br />
I guess that's it in a nutshell, back to the grind. QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-32053977677543879082013-10-24T18:23:00.000-07:002013-10-28T17:52:05.499-07:00Going a little Cray Cray over here<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Josefin Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> when I make <span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>plans</b></i></span>, God has a way of changing them.<br><br>That's me, the <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>girl</i></b></span> with the Coffee, the day planner... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">The <i>plans</i>. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br>The one with <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>everything</i></b></span> "mapped out" in her head,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Josefin Sans'; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>lists</i></b></span> of "to-do's," and what not.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br>If there's <span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>anything</b></i></span> I should have learned in the past couple of years, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; line-height: normal; "><div style="background-color: white; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: 'Josefin Sans'; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">it's that God's ways for me are ALWAYS better than my own </span></div></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and that I </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>simply</i></b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> need to "let go" of making my own plans and simply </span><i><b>TRUST</b></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Him. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just </span><i>let go</i><span style="font-size: x-small;">, and </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>let God</i></b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br>That's <span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>easier</b></i></span> said that done for a person like me I am not a control-freak type of personality but like to be able to plan things out and see things on a monthly basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">M</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">y personality is not one that enjoys</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b><i>plans</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">going awry and off-schedule. It in a sense </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>upsets</i></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">me and gets me flustered. And grumpy. Really </span><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">grumpy</span></b></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">That has been a good majority of my month since my back injury. I honestly have no idea what happened or how. I had what felt like a charlie horse that Thursday and then woke up Friday got out of bed and collapsed as soon as I stood up on my right leg. pain shot down my leg to my ankle over and over like lightening. I was hysterical in tears. I had no idea what was going on. Called into work and called my dad to see what I should do. My mom ended up taking me to the chripractor. My pain level was at a 9/10. For me I have a high tolerancy for pain so it had to be bad. 3 weeks of adjustments about every other day and wearing a back brace for about everything I do. I have had to learn to allow others to do for me and to take everything alot slower than I am use to. I am not cleared for teaching Zumba. Which is really hard for me. I not only miss my students but the gym in general. </span></span></span></div>
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So I feel like every time I get on here that I am apologizing for not blogging. Unfortunately every time I think about it I am not home to do it. Life has become fair to say a little more preoccupying than I thought this summer would be. You see I decided to go back to college and do some child development units, at my preschool director's suggestion. I loved taking the intro class this summer despite the idea of going back to college, into a different major, after 7 years of not going to school. I did it also with out financial aid, which they told me that I would not receive due to exhausting the number of units you can have to qualify. I ended the summer session with an A in the class and thought, "Ok God, this is so you... show me what next." So I registered for two more classes for the Fall 2013 semester and waitlisted the other 3 unit class I needed to have all 12 that I was told I needed to be a teacher. God ended up also prompting me to get involved with the CARES program in our county that is a tool that many teachers utilize, but is a lot of work. So needless to say after the semester started last week I got into my waitlisted class and now am taking 9 units (3 classes) that range from fully online to hybrid to all in class. As well as the CARES program that has not started. Not to mention still working at the Preschool every day and teaching Zumba two nights a week.<br />
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God is so good! He as you know from earlier post has brought me an amazing man that is so in love with God that sometimes I am jealous...</div>
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This past weekend he went riding, you see he races dirt bikes. SO Hot!!! :) and was gone Thursday through Saturday night. Normally its maybe a day not seeing each other but still being able to talk on the phone whenever. But he had very spotty service when he was in Hollister, CA this weekend. So needless to say when he got home and came over late that night I could not stop hugging him. I think for me that was the realization that I am done, I am completely smitten and can not wait to see what our future has in store for us. We are daily striving to keep God the center of our relationship which can definitely be a hard thing to do especially when you want to spend every moment with each other. </div>
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Last night our church had a Family Picnic and so we decided to have me casually meet the kids. He has 3 amazing little ones, 11,10, and turning 7. Originally I had said I wanted to wait 6 months but it seemed like God had other plans for us. we talked about it that morning at church and realized it may actually be easier on everyone involved to have them introduced to me casually and they would not have to stay around if they felt uncomfortable. So we went ahead and did that, his oldest and youngest we immediately excepting but the middle one not so much. I decided when we left that maybe I would be OK with taking them to a movie that night. Since that would still not be a lot of face time but them still being able to see me interact with their dad. I think by the end of the night It had become a little too much for me and I felt very overwhelmed and scared. Was this what I wanted? God show me you in this. I guess I did not really think about the feelings I would be having meeting them and really pray about it before suggesting the movie. The great thing is the boy, is completely OK with me taking the getting to know them part slowly. Which I think is best for all of us.<br />
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Tues morning I dragged my rear out of bed and hit the gym for a morning Pilates class where I usually stand in the front but felt the need to sit in the back. Did not want to have to blow my nose and get up and interrupt class. I was drained after class so I headed home to crash out for the rest of the day, until I needed to be at the church for CR (Celebrate Recovery) Someone very special to be was sharing their testimony, and left me with a new understanding of them. Despite the fever I was fighting.<br />
This morning Today was hard to wake up still not feeling good, although not feeling the severity of the fever I was feeling last night. Although nothing really sounds good to eat since my throat is so raw. The boy just brought me a cold buster from Jamba Juice, so attempting to function normally. Since I do have a @ hour lecture to attend tonight for my Child Development class.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #827b60; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Doesn't that take a load off? Knowing that you don't have to worry. That you shouldn't worry. That it's your job </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #827b60; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">not</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #827b60; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> to worry. I don't know about you but I just took a deep, relieving breath of fresh air after letting that sink in. </span><br />
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Ok now that I am 30, I have really started to look at fitness and health in a different way. My body does not recover or react like it did even a year ago. After having injured my back my workout level has dropped significantly. For about a month now I have been hitting the gym hard and been game for about anything the trainer wants to throw at me. My cardio is amazingly higher than I thought because of teaching Zumba anywhere from 3-6 times a week. But I have never really done much with weights. So lately I have had the opportunity to try many new ideas to work out. I honestly feel healthier and stronger than I was before I injured my back. <span style="background-color: white;">So here comes the challenge I was reading another blog and found her link to her </span><a href="http://2012lastfatyear.blogspot.ca/2012/01/300-challenge-ab-core-workout.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">300 AB Challenge</a><span style="background-color: white;">. Here is my before picture.</span></div>
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<strong>I want to warn you</strong> -<em> this is pretty tough! </em>If you need to take a break, that’s okay! You’ll soon see how fast your body build and recovers, as these moves<strong>do</strong> get <em>easier!</em></div>
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You can do this routine anytime, before or after your workout. I would recommend<em> before, </em>when you’re<strong> fresh</strong> before your cardio or the rest of your routine. <strong>If you’re working on really getting results, why would you save these muscle groups for last when you’re tired already from working out?</strong></div>
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<strong>Do 25 repetitions of each move. </strong>Keep the pace comfortable but brisk, you want to feel the burn. <strong><span style="color: #e11d50;">It should take 15 minutes. </span></strong>Your abdominals, unlike other muscle groups, need higher reps before they start responding.</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d82763;">In-N-Outs. </span></strong>Just like it sounds. Sit on the floor with your hands at your sides. Raise feet off the ground and bring knees to your chest.<em> (See above.)</em></div>
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Straighten legs out <em>(see above),</em> hold for a beat, and bring your knees back into your chest. <strong>This is one repetition. Repeat 25 times. </strong>For a bit more challenge, raise your hands above your head.</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d82763;">Bicycles</span></strong><span style="color: #d82763;">.</span> Sitting in the same position as the In-N-Out, move legs in a wide, circular motion as if pedaling a bike. <strong>1 revolution counts as one rep. Repeat 25 times.</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d82763;">Reverse Bicycles. </span></strong>Same as above, but instead of pedaling forward, petal backward. <strong>1 revolution counts as one rep. Repeat 25 times. <em><span style="font-weight: normal;">To increase difficulty on the Bicycle, raise arms straight overhead.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="DSC05539" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-33" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05539.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05539" width="300" /></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #d82763;"><strong>Crunchy Frog. <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Same position and movement as In-N-Out, only your hands are OFF the floor and wrap around your knees (without grabbing or touching your knees) when your knees are at your chest.<em> (See above.)</em> When you extend your legs back out, arms should be stretch out as sides, parallel to ground. <em>(See below.)</em></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d82763;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><em><img alt="DSC05540" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05540.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05540" width="300" /></em></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d82763;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>This counts as one rep. Repeat 25 times. </strong>(Sorry for the blurry photo.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d82763;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #d22c68;"><strong>Cross-Leg/Wide Leg Sit-Ups.</strong></span> Lie flat on your back with legs wide, in a V.<em>(See Above)</em></span></span></div>
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Place one hand behind your head and bring your torso up to perform a standard sit-up movement <em>(see above.) Try to keep your legs on the floor.</em>With one arm straight, (see above) try to go straight UP, instead of just over your legs. <strong>Sit-Up straight,</strong> and then cross your straight arm over to touch your opposite leg.<em> (See below.)</em></div>
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<em><img alt="DSC05544" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-37" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05544.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05544" width="300" /></em></div>
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And slowly lay back down. That’s one repetition. On the next repetition, switch arms and cross over to the other side. <strong>Repeat these 25 times, alternating sides.</strong> <em>If you’re unable to keep your legs anchored, use dumbbells to help anchor your lower body.</em></div>
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<em><img alt="DSC05545" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-38" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05545.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05545" width="300" /></em></div>
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<span style="color: #d22c68;"><strong>Scissors. </strong></span>Life flat on your back, extending one leg towards the ceiling, and lifting the opposite leg off the floor just a few inches. <strong>Flex your feet.</strong></div>
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<strong><img alt="DSC05547" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-39" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05547.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05547" width="300" /></strong></div>
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<strong>Alternate legs in a scissor motion, </strong>hold each switch for three seconds. Keep your skyward leg as straight as you can! <strong>Repeat these 25 times.</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d22c68;">Hip Butt Ups. <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lie on your back, open your hips and bend your legs so that the bottom of your feet are touching. (see below.)</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d22c68;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="DSC05548" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-40" height="132" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05548.jpg?w=300&h=132" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05548" width="300" /></span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><em>I have no idea why my eyes are closed. In pure abdominal bliss, apparently.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><em><img alt="DSC05550" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41" height="261" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05550.jpg?w=300&h=261" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05550" width="300" /></em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">With your arms at your sides, rock your hips, lift your pelvis and drive your feet directly up towards the ceiling. When lowering back down, do not let your legs touch the ground. </span>Repeat 25 times.</strong></div>
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<strong><img alt="DSC05553" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-42" height="257" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05553.jpg?w=300&h=257" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05553" width="300" /></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #e11d50;">Heels to the Heavens. </span></strong>Lying on your back, extend legs straight up, with arms at your sides. Lift your butt off the floor<em> (see below.</em>) When raising feet, imagine touching the ceiling with the balls of your feet. Keep your feet very flexed. Be sure to lift the legs straight up at 90 degrees, and not towards your head. Focus on maintaining straight legs.</div>
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<img alt="DSC05556" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43" height="225" src="http://girlygirlsdontjog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/dsc05556.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 8px;" title="DSC05556" width="300" /></div>
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<strong>Repeat this motion 25 times.</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #d8264a;">Roll-Up V-Ups. <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lie flat on your back with legs straight out, and arms extended overhead. <em>(see below.)</em></span></span></span></strong></div>
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Bring your body up as if doing a standard sit-up, touching hands to toes. <em>(see below.)</em></div>
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Slowly, lower your torso towards the floor, simutaneously bringing your legs up off the ground at about 45 degrees.<em> (below)</em></div>
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Now, bring your torso back up and reach for your toes while your legs are in the air!<em> (below) </em>Imagine creating a jackknife position with your body. Your legs and hands should actually get closer then the below photo.</div>
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Lower your entire body to the floor and repeat 25 times.</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #e21d4c;">Leg Climbers.</span> </strong>Lie on your back with one leg bent, foot flat on the floor. The other leg should be out about 45 degrees.</div>
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You want to climb this extended leg, by first grabbing your thigh, then your knee,<em> (see above)</em> then your calf, then your toe. That’s the easy version. I do a two-touch. I just grab onto the inside of my knee, and then continue using my abs to pull me up. <em>(below)</em> You don’t want that extended leg to move around too much, keep it on the same plane the whole time. It will want to move as you crunch up. <em>Fight it!</em></div>
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<strong>Repeat 12 times on one side, then switch and repeat 12 on the opposite side.</strong></div>
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<span style="color: #e21d4c;"><strong>Kayakers. </strong><span style="color: black;">You’re almost done!</span><strong><span style="color: black;"> </span></strong><span style="color: black;">Seated, clasp your hands together and raise your feet out, 4-6 inches off the floor. You may need to bend them to make this easier. Twist your upper torso from side to side, touching your knuckles on each side. </span><strong><span style="color: black;">Do these fast,<span style="font-weight: normal;"> like your kayaking a fast river. Do 50. If you can’t do 50, do 40. If you can’t do 40, do 30. <em>You <span style="text-decoration: underline;">will</span> be able to do 50 one day!</em></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e21d4c;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><em>Ahhh! </em><strong>You just completed (if you did 50 kayakers) 300 abdominal exercises! You’re on your way to a strong and svelte core!</strong></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e21d4c;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><em><span style="color: #e11d50;">Now, stretch it out!</span></em></strong></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e21d4c;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Cobra Stretch. </strong>Lie flat on your stomach and raise your upper body off the floor, supported by your arms. Your thighs should be resting on the floor.</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e21d4c;"><strong><span style="color: black;">Childs Pose<span style="font-weight: normal;">. Sitting in your knees, fold you body over your legs and relax head and arms on the floor.</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<br /></div>QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-3829850467689048662012-07-04T15:39:00.000-07:002012-07-04T15:39:30.924-07:00Happy 4th, and last day of my 20'sOk so its the 4th of July, which means today is the last day I am in my 20's, such a weird feeling. Not sure how I feel about being 30 tomorrow, so many things have happened and not happened. I thought that I would be married with a family by now. But I am not married and living with roommates and working at a gym teaching Zumba, as well as on unemployment. Some days it feels like the world is crashing down on me and I can only doggie paddle to keep my head above water. Some days I feel like giving up and going under. Others the waters are not as ruff. I don't think that most people in my life know that I feel this way. And it is hard to express how this feels. I am scared of what my future is and excited to experience it just as much.<br />
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My weight loss journey has been a constant struggle I am healthy yet still not comfortable in my own skin. I need to drop at least 25 lbs to be where i need to be and would love to be at a single digit in pants. I am working hard and getting there but the stress of life makes it hard. I am hoping that I can continue to stay motivated. Its hard when you feel like you work your butt off teaching but see no results. So now I need to do some muscle confusion work so that my body does not plateau.<br />
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I love that one of my friends posted this the other day on Facebook, I need this right now to remember that I am not alone in this and that God needs me to sometimes just rest.</div>
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<br />QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-5690575161452364992012-06-24T13:52:00.000-07:002012-06-24T13:59:02.685-07:00Realizing 30 is really just around the week.I will be turning the big 30 a week from thursday so in 10 days! Crazy to think that my 20's are going to be over and I will have to BE an adult. ewww. lol<br />
If you remember i have a bucket list which really has not been worked on at all<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>fall in love. </strike>(<i>I am currently madly in love with someone</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">see a sunrise in person.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>be unconditionally loved {not by family}</strike>. <i>(The Boy loves me)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>have a family. </strike><i>(The Boy and the kids have been referred to as my “little family”)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">slow dance in the rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>have a good new years kiss.</strike> <i>(that I did)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Experience Vegas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Go to a Giants home game {I know I live so close}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">stay up all night talking with someone. {does this count if you don't talk to that person anymore?}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">travel more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">change someone unintentionally for the better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">learn how to cook. {love to but not always good at it}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">get married.(<i>not quite going to accomplish this one this year but might be in the next year or so)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>love someone {not family} unconditionally.</strike> <i>(The Boy and the kids)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>spend one weekend being completely carefree and spontaneous.</strike> <i>(Easter weekend with the Boy, Krystal, and John)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">read more. (do blogs count?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>be kissed under mistletoe.</strike> <i>(Although it was in my parents tree, the Boy and I)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">experience another culture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>let someone see me cry without being ashamed</strike>. <i>(I think the Boy sees this more than anyone)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>inspire someone</strike>. <i>(I am told that I inspire my students every time I teach)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike>be taught something significant.</strike> <i>(Its OK to let love happen slowly, its not always instantaneous, and many other thought provoking ideas)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">be involved with a charity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">spend an entire day celebrating someone else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">spend an entire day away from all technology and not because i have to but because i choose to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Go to the Happiest Place on Earth{Disneyland}with friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Get down to a single digit size. {almost there thanks Zumba}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Be a bridesmaid in a wedding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Go sky diving, ok, indoor skydiving can count.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Embark on a romantic getaway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">so as you can see I have not been able to </span>accomplish much but maybe i should have posted the list of things to get done here at home, I promise i will get them posted asap. Hope you all are having a fab weekend.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today is the end of a very painful 24 hours, I got home yesterday around 4:30 to realize what I thought was a sinus headache from the wind was now in fact a full blown Migraine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have had them several years and they are debilitating. I went to the doctor and found out that I am hypersensitive to the scent of vanilla. In other words I get headaches that turn into migraines when I am around the scent of vanilla. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #eb790a; font-style: inherit;"></strong>“Recurring migraines can be so multi-factorial and, of course, everyone is different, but yoga has been known to help,” says Stiles. “A little pressure on the head with a prep of a headstand can bring blood flow to the head… and it just does the trick! Deep breaths of course!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #eb790a; font-style: inherit;">Try it:</strong> Sit on your heels with your shoulders above your hips. Interlace your fingers loosely and place them on the ground. Place the top of your head on the ground so your fingers cradle the back of your head. Stay here for a few breaths to get comfortable in the position. If you are comfortable, tuck your toes and straighten your legs like you would in a down dog. Stay here for 10 breaths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I want to thank Alissa from<span style="background-color: white; color: #42160f; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://ragstostitchesblog.com/coffee-date-not-for-the-faint-hearted/" style="line-height: 22px; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Rags to Stitches</a>, for introducing <span style="background-color: white; color: #42160f; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">the YouVersion Bible App Bible Study called Soul Detox. Check it out on your smart phone the App that is or your computer and then under studies check out the Soul Detox. Talk about refreshing and convicting in the same study. I want to start meeting here with you every Friday for Coffee Dates to talk about what we are learning this week in this study. What are your thoughts and convictions? What was your favorite day? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Does just reading it reminded you to take a deep breath and be encouraged? It is true of how God, time and time again, has met me in this life journey. I am struggling to see Him right now through what feels like a storm that is unrelenting. A thunderstorm that makes me want to hide, but I know He wants me to come out in the open field throw my hands up and surrender. To allow His cleansing rain to wash over me and wash away the tears that have stained the inside of my eyes. I do not enjoy showing my emotion to the world but this blog has become a sort of therapy for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever read someones blog and felt their words were what you have been trying to say and what is written in your heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<i>Today I was reminded of the things that are more important in life. Today I was reminded that what we long for is to be known, to be loved for who we are, not what we can do for someone. We walk in search of it, our hearts crave it, our minds reason and justify for it. We are waiting for it. All the efforts and plans that we lay down are of no replacement for it. But there is peace in simplicity. There is beauty in the release of expectations and embracing the one thing that almost seems too easy or simple to accept. We are the ones that hold the plan that we must achieve or be someone, but God says to simply be. Maybe when we listen to that truth, we will slow down enough to see that what we are searching, pining, longing for, is in front of us…in the present." </i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I am learning. I have not arrived, nor do I have life figured out. I am not balanced. I waver. I walk strong and just one breath later, I fall apart. But I am learning. I am learning to not take myself so seriously, but instead to trust intentionally in the freedom of walking with the Lord. So with that, I’m remembering. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remember that there was a time when I didn’t recognize God in all areas of my life. He was up there, and I was down here, and the two didn’t exist cohesively together. I remember making decisions about the Lord with that view and the brokenness that it brought to me. But I remember when that began to change. God told me He was going to begin an adventure in my life, and He was going to show me how to live, and live free. So together, our journey began. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the winds came, He showed me that the winds weren’t a sign of His displeasure in my life, but to show that when I trust in Him, I can walk through anything. That nothing would be so powerful as to rip me away from His presence. And that on the other side of the storm, was renewed strength and confidence in Him. It is because of the storm that the air that follows is much sweeter. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He showed me that though I struggle feeling lonely, I am not alone. That God is not going to one day come and be with me, but that He is with me, presently. He is my comforter. He is helping me to learn how to be ok alone with Him. And because He loves me, I should accept that, and get to know this woman He has created. I am learning that I love simplicity. I don’t need a lot of things in my life. I love a good porch, and a great chair to sit on that porch. I love not having to wake up early, and I don’t really mind if that makes me appear unmotivated in life, because I would rather have a great hour of coffee and reading than rushing into the race of the world. It can go on without me. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remember when I pleaded with God to show me that He would never leave me, because I needed to believe that He was more than the distant God in the sky. I needed to reshape my view of Him, and He has been helping me and is teaching me still. So, I am learning to walk in this new view of Him, however awkward, and uncertain, and clumsy I feel, I would rather falter to freedom, then stand still and never live. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I am learning that I have a lot to learn. I see how far God has brought me, and I can’t even imagine what’s around the corner. I wait expectantly for the day that I look back even on this writing and see how much more God has taught me. I am unbalanced, but am embracing that part of balanced living is becoming unbalanced! How would I ever fully know where the center is unless I’ve fallen to the left or right of it? God is more than the efforts that I try so desperately to use to win His approval. He doesn’t need me to feel wrong in order for Him to be right in my life. He died for my life, for freedom, and the least that I can do is learn how to walk in that freedom." </i>via VanessaFrances@tumblr.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do not think that I could stop crying, now on the outside, as I read her beautiful words of how she relates to God, and how God is moving in her life. I completely understand the emotion behind every word she wrote as if I had written it all myself. </span></div>
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<br /></div>QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-12383755206501292832012-04-29T12:48:00.000-07:002012-04-29T12:48:22.224-07:00Do You Ever...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Listen to a speaker and feel like God is trying to tell you something? I stayed home today and listened to our church's Listen Live section of the sermon today. The pastor is doing a series on:</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Standing near his cross were Jesus’ mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the follower, “Here is your mother.”</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>From that time on, the follower took her to live in his home.</i> John 19:25-27 (NLT)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is amazing that in such a little part of the bible that there is so much meaning in what Jesus was doing through His pain. Through everything that is going on at the time of His death the Pain and anguish He is experiencing He makes sure to show us that we need to take care of our own families as well as treat other believers as family. What was hard to swallow for me was that He is also setting an example that I need to see other peoples pain, even when I am in pain. Jesus sees His mothers and best friend John's pain even through the excruciating pain that he is experiencing at that very moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.</i> John 16:33 (NLT) I am currently still dealing with being unemployed but if I stop "navel gazing" as Rick puts it. I will be able to see others have deeper and more painful problems. We will experience trials and sorrows, But God has Conquered the World! I definitely need to look around and refocus. Also I learned that I need to Meet others needs even when mine are not met. That is Huge for me. I feel like so much is going on in my life and need are not met, but I am not called to worry about things, I am suppose to give it all to God and focus on helping others. I am writing prayers lately out on my bathroom mirror so that I can be reminded and so that they are real not something I pretend to do. I know that this little phrase of "Is there something I can do to meet someone else's needs today?" will be added to my mirror.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> What about you? Ask God what is He doing and how can you be apart of it. </span></div>QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5724738589609627306.post-57376562911780342042012-04-24T10:55:00.000-07:002012-04-24T10:55:07.841-07:00My Stylescope<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I was reading Mandi's blog Vintage Revivals and </div>
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she had this link to take a Stylescope quiz at Home Goods. </div>
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So here is my Stylescope:</div>
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You have a refined sensibility with an appreciation for history and tradition in your furniture and your rooms. You value beauty and craftsmanship. You are visually sensitive and understand how symmetry and a balanced layout give order to a room. But you definitely like to shake things up with some unabashed luxury and glamour to keep things from getting boring. You go for rich materials like velvets, one-of-a-kind objects, lady-like touches, glimmering accessories, and a sense of old-Hollywood romance that makes your home dramatic and elegant.<br />
You value creativity. You are stylish and fun loving, and can be an inspiration to others. You have a natural sense of drama, and you know you have to be willing to take risks—whether with colors, finishes, furniture choices, or ideas—for your home to stand out. Your home can be happy and lively and the place all of your friends want to be.</div>
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<span class="quizTipTitle" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #cf1289; font-size: 13px;">1. </strong>Your Design Challenge: <em style="display: inline; font-style: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">ORGANIZE</em></span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;">The front hall sets the mood for your entire home. Consider how to accommodate all the room's functions as beautifully as possible. At the very least you need a console, and if you're short on storage, consider a dresser. Outfit the surface with nice trays and bowls for mail, keys and sunglasses. Keep a trash can for immediately tossing the junk mail. Closet-door or wall hooks encourage coat and bag hanging rather than dumping. If you have children, try to give each a basket in the closet for hats and gloves. It's nice to have a chair or bench for changing shoes, a mirror for last-minute lipstick checks, and a lamp or sconces for warm light.</span></div>
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<span class="quizTipTitle" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #cf1289; font-size: 13px;">2. </strong>Your Happy Place</span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;">Make this room as comfortable and inviting as possible by bringing in some real furniture like an armchair or a sofa if you have the space. A little lamp on the counter or decorative hanging light can set the mood. Stools are great perches and can easily be moved around. Don't forget to bring your personality and style into this room: hang some art or display a collection of family photos in mixed frames. Consider bold, happy colors in the kitchen as well, like brightly colored pots and pans, big bowls for corralling fruits and vegetables, and trays for spices, oils, teas and pepper mills.</span></div>
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<span class="quizTipTitle" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #cf1289; font-size: 13px;">3. </strong>Be Party-Ready All the Time!</span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;"><strong style="color: #d60d8c;">Scent:</strong> The first thing you notice about a home is how it smells. Use naturally fragrant cleaning products. If you find a scented candle or fresh potpourri you love, stock up on it. Any scent you like, whether perfume or linen spray, can be used on upholstery, bedding or just spritzed into the air.<br /><br /><strong style="color: #d60d8c;">Mood:</strong> Nice, flattering light makes us feel good. So nix the harsh, direct light from overhead fixtures in favor of the softer glow from floor and table lamps. Also, stock up on some votive candles and a couple of hurricane lanterns for setting around the room.<br /><br /><strong style="color: #d60d8c;">Food:</strong> Devote space in your pantry or on a shelf for go-to party essentials: crackers, dip, chips, nuts—whatever you like to serve. Keep on hand a collection of attractive bowls and cocktail napkins, and you'll be able to set a spread—instantly!<br /><br /><strong style="color: #d60d8c;">Drink:</strong> The simplest and chicest thing is to have a drinks tray or table always set up. Include a mix of pretty glasses, an ice bucket, a lovely pitcher, and bottles of soda and water. When the bell rings, just add ice and limes.</span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;"><br /></span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span class="quizTip" style="display: block; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Try it out for yourself. Let me know what your Stylescope is. Have a wonderful day! off to get my second cup of Starbux, homemade of course. ;) </span></span></div>QuickWifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569080829013146241noreply@blogger.com0