Happenings @ SFP and Margie's Ramblings

Gone but Never FORGOTTEN!!!

2010-03-18T04:37:00.000-07:00

Today marks 10 years that my Dad left us for a better place, a place without suffering and pain... I do know that we will see each other again - I will cherish that day!!! Just know that you are loved today as you were back then

PLEASE feel free to share any favorite memories today as we CELEBRATE and REMEMBER the good times....

He touched many lives - and I know that he would of been so Proud of Trey!!!

Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

Do you Hear it???

2010-03-03T15:58:00.000-08:00

This photo spoke to me....... We can complain about what we DON'T have or we can step back and look at the beauty around us... Count our Blessings.

This is becoming one of my Favorite quotes:

To wish you were Someone else is to waste the Person that you are!

I have come a long way - I have SETBACKS... BUT, I am surrounded by Family and Friends that Love me no matter what, Support me and give me the PUSH I need. You have to be a FRIEND to have FRIENDS!!

Just soak in this photo and share with me what it might mean to you!!

Live with your HEART!! XOXO

Better Update fast.. Daph is Blog Hoppin!! LOL

2010-02-27T07:27:00.000-08:00

Hope that you all are doing well... I am hanging in there!!

Making progress on my Life Goals - getting a better footing EVERY DAY!!!

Last weekend I went to Orlando to hangout with the Nielsen's - took my bike and had a BLAST - Shay and I went for a few rides!!!

Another reason for the trip was that my SIS was headed out with her family on a Cruise from Port Canaveral - so I wanted to make sure to get over and send them off. We had a nice visit/breakfast - way to short! BUT, since it has been 2.5 years - I didn't care if it was for just one second. Did my heart so good and I hope that we can make a Sister's weekend happen sometime in 2010 - it is so very important!!

If you love someone tell them - don't waste time with NEGATIVES!!!

LWY Heart... XOXO

Where does the time go??

2010-02-07T07:26:00.001-08:00

Friendship:

Sometimes friends come into your life and you know that there was a REAL Reason or PURPOSE. That is how I feel about the Jerkin Family!! 2 years ago - Daphne asked if I would be willing to take Family Photo's while there were here in FL for vacation and then Daph was attending the same Photo Conference as I was in Orlando - that was the BEST YES I ever said!! I love what my Craft of Photography has given me!! So very BLESSED!!

Good Morning Friends!!!

I hope this post finds you doing well... I have been busy these past couple weeks - working on my Personal Strategic Plan!! Why is thinking and planning so hard.. LOL I have always had a hard time talking about myself!! This is one thing I am working on.. During this process there was a section that was called a 360 Degree Review!! Where you ask 3 friend - that you know will be truthful 3 questions - are you BRAVE enough to do this?

1. What do you think is my Best Quality?
2. What is my worst quality?
3. Where do you see me sabotaging myself?

It was a very enlightening experience!!! Thank you Kathleen, Terry and Sis for helping me out!!

Last weekend I attend a Photography Conference - it was so very MOTIVATING!! Fun to hang out with Old Friends and made some New ones..

Today's Super Bowl Game would be lots of FUN - I can't remember the last time I could actually just sit and watch - and not play hostess with the mostess... I have Friends on both side of the Field - so I will just say GOOD Luck!! I know how it feels for YOUR team to be Champ.. FUN FUN!!

Have a WONDERFUL Day and Live with your Heart!!! M

On the RIGHT Track!!

2010-01-16T06:24:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Friends!!!

I hope that the first 16 days of this year have treated you well!!! I am doing GREAT!!! On track with my Activity, Calorie Intake - lost 4lbs week one and will weigh in again tomorrow. I joined a 100 mile challenge and so far in 2 weeks I have charted 38.5 Miles!!! Thank you La for getting us moving and your such an inspiration to me and MANY!! So on my way to 50lbs!

I am working on a Personal Strategic Plan - it is a 8 week course by Darren Hardy - http://darrenhardy.success.com/2009/12/db10-pm/ it is a lot of work - it is allot of thinking and planning - we are in week 2 and so far I have already learned a great deal about myself!!!

I am blessed to be a part of a wonderful community - that is Photography!! It has giving me Friends all over the US and we share a passion and friendships that I can never explain 100% but those in this group will understand. I will be attending a conference at the end of this month - http://syncseniors.com/Home.html because of the GENEROSITY of a fellow photographer.. I am so excited to be spending a few days with some of the best in the industry and LEARNING what I love!!! Also, hanging out with some of my FRIENDS.. FUN FUN

New Years weekend I drove over to visit my Friends in Orlando and meet up with Denise and her family from Miami - Cristy and John of http://cristynielsen.com/blog/ were kind enough to take some photo's of me at the new studio. If you are looking for a Photographer in the Orlando/Central FL area they should be your choice (they will also travel for special occasions)!!! Here are a couple pics from my session!! THANK YOU C & J.. Love U!! M

Happy Day #3

2010-01-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

So we are Three Days into a NEW year... So far I am so thankful!!!!

1. For having AWESOME Friends that support me and Love me
2. My Family - Able to spend time with my Aunt's, Uncle and Cousins and My Mom and Lou
3. Getting my head on straight with my Finances.. FEELS good and Need every one's HELP!!
4. That I have a Warm home and a kitty that keeps me company

Today was my last Bucs Game after 21 season as a Season Tix Holder. Right now I realize that it isn't in the BUDGET - and that these steps right now - are securing a FUTURE that I want to have.. I can get thru it and I WILL!!!

Hope that everyone is doing well and ready to start a new work year tomorrow.. Remember to always count your blessings...

Today's Quote I liked: If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it." ~Anthony D'Angelo

Have a GREAT Evening and MONDAY!!! LWY "Heart" M

Happy NEW Year Friends...

2010-01-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

First off - let me say that I am sorry that I haven't been bloggin... I really do miss it!!! Wont promise daily but at least once a week you can expect to hear from me... That is if ANYONE is still around.. HA HA

Even with it's ups and downs 2009 was a REALLY good year for me!! I am learning about myself - learning how to LOVE myself and get along with my FUTURE!!!

Our family lost loved ones this year - they are always in our Hearts and will be missed for sure!!!

I survived a medical scare - made it thru surgery... Those of you that know me - understand the IMPORTANCE of me going thru with it all. I don't do medical or Doctors very well.. BUT Thank GOD I am well!!!!

I celebrated my 50th Birthday - went to North Carolina with some of my BESTIES - it was AWESOME and I am so Thankful!!! Got a AWESOME Coffee pot and lots of GOODIES from some of my FANTASTIC Photography Friends... And had a wonderful Birthday Dinner cooked by Lou - with Mom, Billy, Kathy, Trey and Aunt Jeanne in attendance... WONDERFUL getting OLD. HA HA

I got allot accomplished around the house and now I am buckling down and getting my FINANCES in order - it it time!!! So I must be smarter in 2010 - I had a GREAT December - first Month that I can remember that I made forward progress!!

Anyway - rang in the year asleep HA HA BUT, do not plan to tackle the rest of the year sleeping... It is going to be PERFECT.... A PERFECT 10!!!

Be well, Be Happy and LIVE with your HEART!!!

M

PERFECTION...What does it mean???

2009-11-16T05:47:00.000-08:00

I feel GOOD today!!!

This was a GOOD weekend for me - did lots of thinking - and something came clearer to me!

Self Esteem
Perfection

These are two areas that I suffer - have always had very low self esteem and the feeling that I need to be perfect. If I am not perfect I just don't try or give a damn then I allow myself to shut down - and true happiness with myself escapes...

Well.... Sitting at the Ribfest this weekend - I did a lot of people watching!! I saw people of many colors, styles and shapes. I saw people that were confident - happy!! And while really observing them - I was thinking about PERFECTION.. Or this stupid idea of perfection that I have Concocted for myself. That I can not be REALLY happy unless I am perfect... Perfect weight, Perfect clothes - etc. BUT, really what is PERFECT!!! As I looked at 1000's of different people I realized that not one of them were the SAME!!! So why do I spend so much energy and time trying to be LIKE!! Instead of just being??? Now this isn't rocket science - and there is really no reason why this hit me now. Except that maybe I am finally taking those steps towards being happy - I mean REALLY HAPPY!!

I suppose it is just one more step toward my FUTURE!!

Make it a GREAT Day!! M

Heavy Heart... So Sad!!

2009-11-09T11:02:00.000-08:00

Last night Heaven got another angel... Louise passed away in North Carolina after a Brave fight with Cancer - she was so strong and so strong in her love for God - she is with him now and I know HAPPY and Pain free.

We all have been friends for well over 25 year and she was like a second Mother to me, I will miss her so much - I just wished I could be there with Ed and the whole family!! Since I had surgery recently - I have NO time off from work - and NO extra $$. I might think about going to see them for Thanksgiving - we have spent many Holidays together over these years!!!

Please keep the Dupree/Elliott and King families in your thoughts and Prayers!!

Rest in Peace Sweet Louise!!! XOXO

YES I am alive and WELL!!

2009-11-01T11:56:00.000-08:00

Not sure if I even have any followers to my BLOG and to those 1 or 2 - Let me just say I am sorry for my absence!!

Surgery was a SUCCESS - I was told all pathology reports were normal and there wasn't any Cancer involved. They did remove both Ovaries and F-Tubes. The Cyst itself was about a golf ball size - it did attach itself to my intestines and bladder. So it was a BLESSING and good thing this all came to light and we got it out of there.

My First two weeks of recovery were a BLUR - I was tired/Still am and in Pain!! Hurt the worst to get up and down from a lying down position. Needless to say I slept and functioned upright for a lot of the time.. LOL

My Mom was here a lot and helped so much!!! My Cousin Karol was a GODSEND she stayed with me over nights and hung out during the days... Trey also spent one night here as my go to Man!! One thing I got RE Hooked on Young and the Useless.. LOL Had lots of Visitors - My Photographer friend Heidi from Tampa came over and brought me a huge pan of YUMMY Lasagna - it was enjoyed by EVERYONE!! Cristy, John and the Girls came over to St. Pete to camp one weekend so that I could see them... It was GOOD MEDICINE!! Thank you!!

I went back to work 1/2 Days on week 3 - it was all I could do and glad I had made that decision. The 4th week I just played it by ear - couple days I left around 3ish.. and now I am pretty much back to FULL schedule.. I go for my last follow up with the Surgeon on Wed. I expect to be released to FULL DUTY!!! I am looking forward to getting more active and back to the Gym - I went back to Weight Watchers this weekend... Ready to rid myself of about 60 lbs!!

Last weekend we had a Cook out in Scottie's honor at Christi and Steve's house - to christen the new deck and sauna.. I tortured Trey with some updated Photos.. Isn't he handsome??

This weekend was Halloween fun filled - spent some time with the Family and my niece Tracy.. HA HA
Anyway - very sorry for the delay in posting..

I have taken some steps to get along with my FUTURE - I am so blessed with a Fantastic Family and the BEST Friends in the world. I take FRIENDSHIP Serious - you have to be a FRIEND to have a FRIEND..

Love you guys.. M

So Blessed!! Update 24 hrs till Surgery!!

2009-09-27T04:46:00.000-07:00

Just thinking about my Life.. So BLESSED!!

Sure there are a couple things that I wished didn't happen or that may of happened differently - but OVER All, I would not CHANGE A THING!! I am so very BLESSED and LOVE the life I have and the Life I am going to Continue to have!!! So BLESSED!!

My Mom and Dad always provided for me - I always had a nice home to live in and Food on the table. Surrounded by LOVE and SUPPORT - When the Dog Died I was blessed with a Brother (Longtime family Joke) - He is a Fantastic Brother, Husband and Father - I am so very PROUD of him. My SIL Kathy is AWESOME and Trey well what can I Say there!! Except that guy is my HEART! LOL So BLESSED!!

I grew up with my Aunts and Uncles - and ALL My cousins - and now being taken care of by my Cousins Kids. I have friends that have never even met some of their families - but we are so involved and always surrounded by LOVE.. SO BLESSED!!

I have been Blessed with AWESOME Jobs thru the years - things that I truly LOVE and some of my Very Best Friends even today are because of those jobs.. We have share so much thru these 25 plus years!!! So BLESSED!!

My Photography - WOW I can capture memories FOREVER (some of my Family Gripe) but when it counts those photographs are our TREASURES!!! BUT, I have to say that Photography has given me something much more Valuable - it has given me some of the BESTEST Friends in the WORLD. We are in contact Daily - have been lucky enough to share ups and downs with many - Experienced the Miracle of BIRTH.. WE have gone on many trips - just being ourselves... And even sometimes they haven taken GOOD care of me.. LOL You all are in my HEART and I Love you all hope you know how much!! So BLESSED!!

I sit in my HOME - that as a single working woman - purchased Furnished and continues to pay for. Granted times haven't always been easy Money wise - and I have used CREDIT when I shouldn't of used it - continued to keep an excellent credit score. At least I have something and THINGS to show for what I have spent.. Not many can say that!! A lot of people these days are struggling with Finances - they cant pay bills and they may have NOTHING to show for that DEBT. I cant say that ... So BLESSED!!!!

I was never blessed with Children of my own - but I can not say that I don't know what it is like to be a Mother - my Friends have allowed me into the lives of their Children - I have been loved with all their hearts. I love being Miss Margie, Aunt Margie, MiMi, Auntie M - or anything else they choose to call me. I have been in the lives of so many children that are now Young Adults and I am so very PROUD of them.. So BLESSED!!

I have my Faith - my Love for GOD and his love for me - how can I ever go WRONG!!! So BLESSED!!

I will close with one of my Favorite Bible Verses:
PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd...
THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!

I shall not want...
THAT'S SUPPLY!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures...
THAT'S REST!

He leadeth me beside still waters...
THAT'S REFRESHMENT!

He restoreth my soul...
THAT'S HEALING!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness...
THAT'S GUIDANCE!

For His name sake...
THAT'S PURPOSE!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...
THAT'S CHALLENGE!

I will fear no evil...
THAT'S ASSURANCE!

For thou art with me...
THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me...
THAT'S SHELTER!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies...
THAT'S HOPE!

Thou anointest my head with oil...
THAT'S CONSECRATION!

My cup runneth over...
THAT'S ABUNDANCE!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...
THAT'S BLESSING!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord...
THAT'S SECURITY!

Forever...
THAT'S ETERNITY!

Thank you to my FRIENDS & FAMILY for LOVING Me for who I am - I will continue to LIVE with my HEART and be the VERY BEST FRIEND Possible... It is just WHO I AM!!

Lots of LOVE and HUGS, M

Home from my BD Bash!!!

2009-09-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say that I am home safe from my Birthday Bash in the Mountains with my GOOD Friends... We had a BLAST and I promise to post MORE pics and give the overview..
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And today when I came home from my Trip - I had a BIG, Heavy package for my BD!!! It was a so cool to find out that Daphne my Friend in AL - coordinated this SURPRISE!!! 20 plus friends from all over the US - pulled together and bought me a VERY Fancy Coffee Pot - Coffee Pods (Decaf and Hot Chocolate) a AWESOME Picture Frame and a M Cookie and a nice big Trevis Tumbler with a M on it... SO SO COOL!!!

Hope you all have a GREAT Evening - Be Blessed!!! XOXO

PS. Keep the prayers coming - I have my appointment with the Specialist tomorrow at 1:30pm!!

Sunday Evening Wind Down...

2009-08-30T18:52:00.000-07:00

Even with Storms in your Life... There is BEAUTY and GOD is GOOD!!!

Hello Friends,

Not a whole lot to report Medically... Actually NOTHING.. LOL I called the Specialist on Friday just to follow up - was told that my reports were on his desk - he was at a Conference and would return Monday - once he looks them over - his secretary will call and set up an appointment.. WHATEVER!!! I did tell her that I would not be available Thurs- till after the holiday - Why is my TIME not as IMPORTANT... UGH!

This is going to be a GREAT week - I was bummed (but Understood) when my Friend Marnie said she was not going to be able to make the trip to the Mountains. BUT, everything happens for a REASON - she was able to get a job for this week.... GET THIS in Brandon/Riverview (what 45 mins away) - so the GREAT news is that I will get to see her Tues and Wed Evenings - she will get to see my house and meet Cory the Wonder Cat.. I wished the others could get to meet her and hang out - but I will be SELFISH and say I am HAPPY I get some time w/ her!

Thursday I will be heading to Nashville and 4 of us will be hanging out an awesome cabin in the Smokey Mts... Will be a FANTASTIC getaway!!! More about the trip later..

Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend... Be Blessed and LIVE with your HEART!!

XOXO, M

Little catch up Friends

2009-08-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been quiet - just not a lot to post!!!!

I was so blessed with Great Friends - Cristy and John had me over this weekend - to hang with them and the GIRLIES... Had a BLAST - just nice to take my mind off of things for a FEW Minutes here and there... Cristy treated me to a Pedicure was heaven and Brewster Ice Cream.. YUMMY!!! So thank you guys so much - I love you lots!!!

Monday - I called to make an appointment at the Specialist (So I thought) was set for Thursday @ 2:00 - then yesterday afternoon I get a call from their office said oh I listened to your message from Monday and realized you wanted - you cant do that without a referral - So then I had my DR. send the reports to him and he will review and call me for an appointment.

In the meantime I still had not gotten the blood work results... So today when I called for the 3rd time she faxed them to me and TO THE SPECIALIST -which was supposed to be YESTERDAY... SO I am still waiting for an appointment!!!

BUT there is good news DR. Margie analyzed her own blood results and the Ovarian Cancer marker was well in the NORMAL RANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So a little bit of RELIEF!!!

Stay tuned - keep Praying... LOVE YOU ALL...

PS. GO BUCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Friday Friends...

2009-08-21T13:33:00.000-07:00

Took this in North Carolina a few year back - I love pictures of PATHS - it give me STRENGTH and keeps me CALM...

Just a quick update with not much to UPDATE!!!

I called first thing this morning to get the appointment with the Specialist - and well the offices are closed on Friday... GO FIGURE!!! Anyway I will call again on Monday.

My Good Friends Cristy and John have invited (ok well I invited MYSELF) over for the weekend - so I am heading to Orlando after work today - will be back sometime on Sunday. Just felt a change of scenery would do me good - Shay has a Riding lesson in the morning and I have been wanting to see her ride for a while now!!! I am so blessed to have GREAT Friends...

Thank you all for your continued Prayers, Love and SUPPORT!! I know I have some work ahead of me - but I hope that you all are stuck with me for a LONG WHILE...

Hugs and Love, M

Margie Update - Keep Praying!!!

2009-08-20T14:50:00.000-07:00

First off I want to thank my Family and Friends for Loving me, for caring about me and most of all PRAYING for me this past week as I have been faced with some Medical Challenges...

Just to give you the whole story in one place - I will do it here!!

Last Wed - I was throwing up and had a pain in my Right side (had Flu Symptoms) but was scared that my appendix was bursting - so I went to the Drs.(those that know me know I must of been REALLY REALLY Scared)LOL She thought it was the FLU gave me some antibiotics - and was going to send me on my way - I did mention to her that from time to time my Side did hurt.. So we went ahead and ordered a Ultrasound... The results did show Gallstones and also a "Mass" on my Ovaries. They wanted me to get an MRI with and without contrast - that took place Monday and Tuesday.

Today - I was told that I needed to go to a specialist - OBGYN - Of course me who doesn't ask questions said .. OK - and then just let my MIND Play with me like usual!! Thanks to Julie - I called back the Drs. office and made an appointment to speak with my Dr. to discuss the findings and get this figured out. Hear his words and NOT MY MIND.. Glad I did!!

I do have a Golf Ball (hate golf) sized cyst on my ovaries - pretty much 100% sure that it needs to come on out and be tested... Then we will hit the next hurdle - ONCE I have the answers!! I must and will need help from my friends - to TAKE Each STEP as it comes and NOT get ahead of myself.. I can DO IT!!

And.... the gallbladder has some stones - he said least of my worries.. CRAP. LOL BUT, the abdomen showed my Liver, Spleen, Pancreas were all normal.. So will take that as good news RIGHT???

So tonight I will have a couple Corona's - call and make my appointment in the morning... Steps - they did a full blood draw tonight - Hey I'm getting good at this needle stuff.. LOL

I have a Vacation weekend planned over Labor Day - and as of this VERY Moment it is SO ON!!!! Did ask the Doc about it and he said he didn't see any reason why not!!

Again thank you for your love and support... I need each and everyone of you right now!! Love you and don't want to ever feel like I am alone... I know that I am NOT!!!

LOVE YOU, M

Day 10-11-12 & 13 NO WAY!!

2009-08-13T05:29:00.000-07:00

Have I really been gone that long!!!

Sorry friends - Been down with a FLU Bug!! Finally went to the Doctors yesterday got some antibiotics and they did an Ultrasound of my Stomach/Abdm. and Pelvis just to rule out the side pain I was having... No results yet..

I promise to be back to my daily posts... Right now my biggest MIT is to catch up from missing 2 days at work... YIPPPEEE!!!

Have a Great day - Live with your HEART!!

XOXO, M

Day 8 & 9 - Pooped!!

2009-08-09T20:19:00.000-07:00

Good Night Friends!!

I had a Nice weekend - Spent it with Friends and Family - Not much better than that!!!

Friday Night was Movies, Dinner and Ice Cream with Karen and Dana!

Saturday - Saw Karen and Dana (2 days in a Row) Garage Sale - and then had a nice afternoon at Kathleen and Johns - Swimming in the pool and playing with Heather's GUYS!!

Sunday - Mom, Lou and I went for a Ride to Sarasota - St. Armands Key - and Lido Beach!! It was HOT HOT HOT, but in and out of the shops helped. Late lunch at The Columbia - Sangria, and the yummy 1805 Salad........ On the way home - we visited the Sarasota Elks Lodge. Then we stopped off to see Aunt Jeanne on the back home. She is doing really GOOD!! Thank God and THANK you all for your Prayers!!

Sweet Dreams everyone! Hugs, M

Day 7 Round 3 - Good Morning

2009-08-07T03:55:00.000-07:00

TGIF Friends!!!

Today is a Day that I request Prayers and Positive thoughts for many of my Friends who have struggles in their hearts !

Leaders don't create Followers - the CREATE more Leaders!! Be a LEADER..

I did pretty good with my MIT's Yesterday !!!

Cx the Subscription - Yeah

Dinner at the Elks

Work:

My To Do list had a lot of RED Ink - meaning thing are getting CROSSED off!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Balance Checkbook

2. Dinner and Movie with Karen (I hope that we get together more often)

Work MIT's:

1. Accounting Issues

2. Filing

3. Work some more on the TO DO LIST

FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS!!!

Have a BLESSED Day!! XOXO, M

Goodnight Day 6 - Round 2

2009-08-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

Ok fast post - Sweet Dreams

Had a Really GOOD Day........... Post more in the AM!!

Time for sleep!!!

XOXO

Good Morning Day 6 - Round 3

2009-08-06T04:27:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!!

Do you want today to be an AWESOME Day ??? YOU are in CONTROL - do not let outside factors effect how you feel today.... Make it GREAT!!!!

Happy to report that my Aunt Jeanne came thru the surgery with flying colors - she is sore and at this point just hoping for less pain and more movement in her shoulder. They were not able to do what they had planned 100% - but with lots of therapy.. She will be A-OK!!!

Today's MITs:

1. Call and Cx Subscription
2. Dinner with Mom/ Lou and Company in town
3. Check in on Aunt Jeanne

Work MIT's:
1. Issue those Riders
2. 2 Final Bonds
3. Get out all bond that bid on Tuesday
4. Money Stuff
5. Cross off my ToDO List

Busy day at work.. LOL

Hope that you all have a BLESSED Day... Lots of LOVE, M

Good Morning Day 5 -Round 3

2009-08-05T04:07:00.000-07:00

Believe it or NOT - a MORNING Post from me!!!

I am trying to get back into my Daily Routines/Habits and my LISTS!!!!

I look back at June and July - even though I accomplished a lot of thing in BOTH months - I felt better about it in June... WHY??? Because it was all NEW, Because I Blogged 2 times a day, Because I make my MIT's - Wrote out my GOALS... It was a BIGGER Sense of accomplishment!!

Today Project #3 begins - the deck will be pressure washed and the area around the deck prepared... So I will be sharing with you the progress!!!

Today's MIT's
1. Paid all Bills
2. Cancel Subscription that is going unused
3. Listen to a Conference Call via Phone
4. Pray for Aunt Jeanne - Surgery

Work MIT's
1. Do the Riders for 2 bonds
2. Money Stuff
3. MY TO DO LIST

Make it Great Day - Live with your HEART!!! Many BLESSING, M

Day 4 Round 3!!

2009-08-04T20:38:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Friends!!!

Some progress was made today... Work I got more done - little better focus (not 100% BUT better)!

I came home today at lunch - met with Scott and Elliott - they are going to be working here tomorrow!!! Project #3 underway - power wash the deck and get rid of the overgrown / leaves - so NEW Mulch can be put down.. YEAH!! I will put the finish on this weekend!!

I came home after work- cleaned the bathroom - mopped the floors in both BR and Kitchen - ran the Vacuum - cleaned litter box - all trash to dumpster!!!

Then................ I created a GMail account: margiesfp@gmail.com this is to be used for my personal emails. I am in the process of cleaning out my inbox.. I had over 2,000 not opened emails.. Tonight I sat her and UNSUBSCRIBE from prob 50 companies.. Deleted the Mail.. I have it down to under 1000 and will do more tomorrow!! I also have deleted the two old emails and the AOL email from my Phone and Itouch - I will only get notifications to the Touch from my Gmail account. Once I get the Roadrunner business account: margie-sfp@tampabay.rr.com cleaned up - this will be used only for business related emails.

So friends another night of PROGRESS!!!

Please keep my Aunt Jeanne in your thoughts and Prayers, she is having surgery tomorrow on her shoulder at 1:00 pm... She is my ROCK and a great example of how I have lived my LIFE!!! I would not be who I am without her love and support all my life!!! TY!!

I will post my MIT's in the Morning..

Hugs and Love, M

Good Night Day 2 - Round 3

2009-08-02T19:36:00.000-07:00

I'm POOPED!!!

Today - Finished Garage - Went to Walmart - Mom and I went to the Elks for Breakfast - went and got my Hair Cut - went to Michael's - went to Publix - went to Big Lots - came home - unloaded Groceries - went to the Dump - came home finished the last of the Office Boxes - PULLED CAR IN THE GARAGE!!! - Cooked Dinner - Cleaned Kitchen - Spread fertilizer on yard- Primed the Pump got the Sprinkler System working - Showered (FINALLY)!!! Now I am working on my Recipes for the Exchange that Daphne is organizing!!! PHEW No wonder I am TIRED!!!!!!!!

Sweet Dreams Friends - I will take a fresh look at my TASKS and GOALS - and get this month going in the right direction!!!

Have a GOOD Night - Hugs and Love, M

Day 1 ROUND Three.. WOW

2009-08-01T20:19:00.000-07:00

Ok so we will pretend that July only had 30 days.. OK DEAL - Can't believe I didn't post yesterday - that was my FIRST Miss in 63 days.. Not to SHABBY!!!!

Today was a Garage Day - I am 90% complete - by tomorrow night the Car will be back in it's HOME!! I will take some pics tomorrow to show you the COOL Cabinets and Shelving I bought today - LOVE Home Depot. LOL

I knew I didn't want to sit home tonight - and was either going to the Casino or try to find tickets to the Ray's Game - which included a Concert by Daughtery!!! So at 2:30 I looked on Craig's List - made a couple Calls quickly showered and drove to Tampa to pick up the Tix - went and got my Cousin Karol and off we went - game started at 4:08 and we MADE IT!! BTW, this was much easier on my Pocket book than the Casino would of been..

Here are a COUPLE of Pics and VIDEO!!

Tomorrow - I will get back to my daily MIT's and Goals!!! Have a BLESSED Night!!

Hugs and Love, M

Mission Accomplished - Thanks Daph!

2009-07-30T19:58:00.001-07:00

The most important post of the Month - Daphne (AWESOME Photographer in AL & my BB -XOXO) was able to get in a COUPLE photo's of the Schmidt's (Our GOOD Friends) - I shared their story a couple of days ago!!

With Donations from a lot of GREAT Friends - they were able to put FAMILY First and spend some quality time at the Beach together!

I am blessed that my Photography has given me the opportunity to meet so many LOVING - Big HEARTED Friends - My Life would be so DIFFERENT without each and every one of you!!

Sweet Dreams - Love you, M

OH MY Day 29!!

2009-07-29T21:06:00.000-07:00

Ok............

My friends are cracking me up!!!! Asking me quesitons on FB knowing I cant answer.. THANKS. Started a Free Margie Group - SO FUNNY!!! Love you guys!!!

Work was UGH - had a major BLUNDER and it could of been really bad.. I was so upset!! BUT, Seems that the same blunder was done by five others - and it will be re bid in August.. PHEW!!

OK.. NEED sleep more posting tomorrow.. Nitey Nite Friends.. LOVE YOU!! M

Day 28 - Good Night!!

2009-07-28T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well friends... I have been put on FaceBook Detention... I find it rather CRAZY that if you are too social on a SOCIAL Network they take away your rights to respond to posts and to post on other people's wall.. They say it can be for Hours (many have passed) or Days - no recourse just to wait till it works!!!

So will use it to my advantage.. LOL

Tonight I listed the rest of the Garage items on Craig's List - if no movement by Friday - It is going to Hospice!! I will be able to pull the car in the Garage again!!! WOOHOO

Headed to bed - sweet dreams friends - I am going to try to get back to posting twice a day - did much better doing my MIT's and Chores that way..

Sweet Dreams - Thankful for fantastic friends and Family.. XOXO, M

Good Night Day 27!!

2009-07-27T19:08:00.000-07:00

Good Night Friends!!

Today was a CRAZY Busy day at work - one that had so many loose ends. And to tell you the truth it was driving me nuts.. Hope that tomorrow will be a better day and I can get thru the piles of papers on my Desk.

The good news from today was that I took a couple steps back on TRACK!!!
I read my Bible Verses and tonight I cooked dinner and ate at the Dining room table again!! :-)

My Friend Michelle's little Man turned 4 today - Cody has touched my Heart from Day one and she shared his phone number so I could say HBD to him... He was CUTE and SHORT - he had presents to tend to. Thank you Shell - I know that today wasn't easy for you!! Love you Friend!!

Tomorrow AM - Will do my H2O and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses.

MIT's:
1. Unload Dishwasher
2. Dust furniture

Work MIT's:
1. Billing and Accounting
2. Work thru my TO DO LIST
3. FILING.. Yes I have some again!!! UGH

Hope that you all have a Blessed day.. Thank you for your FRIENDSHIPS!!! XOXO, M

PS. For an Amber update - generous people are still coming thru - tonight another Cash Donation, Zoo Tickets and water park!! I am praying that Amber is feeling well enough to enjoy this time with her family... Love you guys!! M

Good Night Day 26 Round two..

2009-07-26T19:03:00.000-07:00

Did lots of thinking this weekend - Friends are struggling - I am saying lots of prayers!!!

I need to re-dedicate myself and get back on TRACK!!! I need help and to be accountable!!!

I will share my thoughts with you tomorrow!!!

Spent the day with the best kittie in the World - sure makes me happy to have her here!!

Good night - I am very blessed with GREAT Friends and a WONDERFUL Family!!

XOXO, M

Rest In Peace....

2009-07-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful TRIBUTE to the life and service of Pastor John F. Johnson!!

I was so touched that the photo that Pastor Johnson picked out to be used for today's service was one that I had taken of him at Kai's Baptism - It just shows you that everyphoto that we take it is SPECIAL... The GreatGrand Son's wanted to go up and see GGD - and I was able to capture this photo!! :-)

I am working on the video of the Service today -so that the family and friends out of town that didn't make it to FL can see the love and the lives that he as touched!!!

I'm pooped - headed to bed!!! Making a PROMISE to start back with my MIT's and Habits on MONDAY!!

XOXO, M

One thing on my Mind today...

2009-07-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!!

I am going to link you to a blog of one of my FRIENDS - She and her family have been on my mind all day - and I wanted to share her JOURNEY!!
UPDATED: 7-25-09 The Schmidt family has arrived at the Beach - Daphne got to meet up with them today.. Makes my HEART Happy to know that this Family vacation is happening!! XOXO
Daph - hope you don't mind me using this photo!!

If you have a few extra dollars please donate to:

Pay Pal Account: daphnejerkins@gmail.com - please specify if you want it to be put towards anything special. Daphne was able to get a Condo at the beach for them donated - for the whole week!!! God Bless you...

This is Amber's Blog:
http://family.kentuckystudio.com/2009/07/23/hello-my-name-is-amber-and-i-have-a-degenerative-brain-disease/

Please read Ky's story too - they have been so much - All Prayers accepted as well!!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Schmidt's - Lots of Love, M

Good Night Day 23

2009-07-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

Didn't want to go a day without a Blog post....

Not sure this counts - but today was a DOWN Day... Not sure why - lots on my mind, will leave it at that!!

Tomorrow is a NEW Day and it is FRIDAY!!!

Please say Prayers for the Johnson Family as we come together this weekend to remember Pastor Johnson - he was a REMARKABLE man and will be missed by so many!!! Also, prayers for the Schmidt family as Amber is facing some medical concerns - They have been thru so much - but still are very strong in faith and a GREAT Example to all of us.. XOXO

Good Night, M

Day 22... For my Sis!

2009-07-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

OK.. wasn't going to post - but got a little PUSH.. LOL

Today was a TIRED Day - got lots done at work!! Have a BUSY Day ahead tomorrow!! I like it that way...

This morning I could not get out of bed - once I did - I did my Oxycise/ then went back down again... YEP that kind of day... And here I sit watching the Rays game and NOT Sleeping like I should be!!

Pretty much ate everything tonight - not a very well balanced evening!! Tomorrow is another day!

I will get up in the Morning/Water & Oxycise - Read my Bible Verse.

My MIT's:

1. Empty Dishwasher I ran tonight
2. Get breakfast/lunch packed

Work MIT's
1. Get to office by 7:30
2. Manage my To-Do-List

Good Night and SWEET Dreams, M

Evening of Day 21 Round 2

2009-07-21T18:21:00.001-07:00

Good Evening Friends!!

Today is a day of REST and getting back on Track - had a GREAT Day at work!! Lots done - went out for lunch (walked) had a nice rain storm and was forced to take a FULL Hour.... Enjoyed it - sat outside and the rain on a Tin roof was AWESOME!!

I went to the Grocery Store - unloaded and cleaned Litter Box - all TRASH to the Dumpster!!

Just been relaxing tonight - been running for the past few days!!! Missing the Cousins - but nice to not have to BE ANYWHERE tonight!! :-)

I was introduced to a GREAT new product by my friend Julie Williams - I have been taking it for a Month and seeing great results - Please take a look at the website - no obligations necessary - but if you would like more ENERGY, better nutrition and overall clarity!! Send off for a FREE Sample (only Postage). Right now you can register without any FEE!! Money back guarantee as well - really can't LOOSE!!

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Tomorrow will be back on TRACK with my Habits and MIT's... I need support and a KICK to get back to it!! Love you all, M

Day 21 ALREADY!!!

2009-07-21T04:22:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

This is just a quick post - I will be re dedicating myself and setting up my Daily MIT's and Habit lists - don't know where 21 days of this month has gone already!!! It is time to get back on TRACK!!!

Have a few things I would like to accomplish by September!!!

We had a nice dinner out yesterday for the last night with the family and my Brothers Birthday!!!

Prayers for safe Travels for the Family - everyone should be back home by the end of TODAY!!

It was so much FUN Having you all here - can't wait to see you all again SOON!!

Hug and Love, M

Happy DaY 20!!!

2009-07-20T04:09:00.000-07:00

And Happy Birthday to my Brother!!! :-) and to my Sister too!!! XOXO

WE had a great celebration yesterday - was so nice having everyone (well not quite) everyone together!!! We thought about our family in New Mexico - and Wished that you all were with us too!! We need to get the whole family together!!!

Here is a picture of the whole group - Brad had already left - so he didn't make the photo!!

Need to head to work (oh I hear it raining now) UGH!! We are all going to get together one more time tonight - the Family will be heading home on Tuesday!!

Have a GREAT Day - back to the ROUTINE and get re dedicated TOMORROW!!! XOXO, M

Sunday July 19th..

2009-07-19T05:36:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Aunt Yvonne's Day - we will be having the Party to Celebrate her Life this afternoon!!

We should have about 40 people, enjoying good memories and just hanging out!!!

Headed to Church this morning at 10 and then will come home and get ready to go - Picking up the Greek Salads on the way!!! :-)

Yesterday was another day with the Cousins!!! I dropped my car off to get the Brakes done (OUCH) - Then Mom came and got me took me to Karols - we all went to the Beach - the waves were big and it was fun out in the water!!! Been to the Beach more the past 4 days than the past 2 yrs.. LOL - Then we went to a few stores to get decorations for the part today.. We finally had dinner about 8 and I came home and CRASHED. LOL

Hope everyone has a BLESSED Day!!! XOXO

What day is it?? LOL

2009-07-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Had a GREAT Day!!!

Got up - did a couple things around the house - then went to DMV got my new driver's License!! Then went and found a NEW bathing Suit!!! YEAH one I actually LIKE!! New pair of Flip Flops!! Ahhhh Life is GOOD. HA HA

Then my Cousin Karol picked me up - we got Trey and Sara - headed to Ft. Desoto Beach!! Had a FUN afternoon in the Sun, Sand and Water!!!

Then all 15 of us met up for dinner at the Crab Trap - right across the Skyway.. YUMMY Seafood!!

Glad to be HOME, ready for SLEEP!! Picking up Scott @ 10 at the airport!!! Then everyone that is coming to town will be here!!! Will go down to Ellenton - outlet malls or St. Armands Key.. Then Busch Gardens is open until Midnight - so we are hitting the Theme park in the evening..

Have a GREAT Night everyone - I love the fact that even though there miles between us Cousins - once we are together - it is like we are NEVER Apart.. XOXO, M

Good Morning Day 15 - Recap Day 14 Rd 2

2009-07-15T04:23:00.000-07:00

Good Morning -
I am out the door so this is very QUICK!!!

Headed to the chiro this AM then busting it at work today - as I am off the rest of the WEEK!! WOOHOO

My Cousin Karen, Pat and Jenny made it safely to town yesterday!! Today my Uncle Monte, Cousin Melissa her girls, Cousin Greg arrive - we are going to have a GREAT Time this weekend - just remembering our Aunt Yvonne and living LIFE like she would of like us to do!!!

Have a GREAT Day to anyone that happens to check in!! XOXO, M

Lucky 13 Round 2!!

2009-07-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

It is all GOOD!! My cup runneth OVER..

I didn't want to go a day with out posting on my BLOG.. I am so tired and going to bed!!

Not a TON to report - Productive day at work - even with my LACK of FOCUS today..

Did my Water, Oxycise and Read the whole book of Ecclesiastes!! I will share my Favorite verses in the Morning.

I went to the mall and got a couple pairs of shorts - had dinner and a Pedicure (not the best I have had) She was into torture!!! UGH

I am thankful for GREAT Friends that pick me up when I am feeling BLUE!! Just missing some friends - only wished I had the time and the Financial means to see them more often.. Oh well COUNTING MY BLESSINGS!!

XOXO, M

Day 12 - it was FANTASTIC!!

2009-07-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!!

I had a GREAT Weekend - now it could of lasted 3 or 4 days longer.. LOL I drove over to Vero Beach yesterday AM and got back home today at 5:30! Had a Nice time with the GIRLS and the time with Cristy and John - I am SO Blessed to have such good FRIENDS!!! Thank you for sharing your GIRLS with me!!!! BLESSED indeed....

Now how often can you Catch a Beautiful Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean - and then be back to See an even more Beautiful Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico!!! I am so lucky to be albe to witness this BEAUTY!!!!!!

Hope that you all had a GREAT Weekend!! I am hitting the sack early - Have a BUSY week coming up!! My Uncle and all my Cousins and Second Cousins are coming to St. Petersburg - we are going to Celebrate the Life of my Aunt Yvonne who passed away a couple Months ago - we will have a Party in her Honor on Sunday - I am taking off Thursday and Friday so I can hang with the Cousins!!

Tomorrow's Habits: Water - Oxycise - read my Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:

1. Unload Dishwasher

2. Put away the clothes I washed when I came home from Vero

Be blessed and LOVE with all your HEART!! M

Good Morning Day 11 - Round 2!!

2009-07-11T05:13:00.000-07:00

Good Morning FriendsI am hitting the highway - going to Vero Beach - to hang out with the N - Girlies while the Dynamic Duo shoots a wedding!! I have the GOOD job!! :-) Will have some Pool and Beach Time - and just a nice change of Scenery!!

I will post some pics when I get home Sunday Night!!!

I am going to drink my H2O - do my Commuter Oxycise (have 6 hrs in the car next 2 days) - and Get in my Bible Verses - I have the bible on my ITouch!! :-)

Hope to get a beautiful SunRISE Pic tomorrow - and some new photo's to add to my collection... Someday I will do my Motivational Slide show - using my ORIGINALS!!

Everyone have a GREAT Weekend - tell those that you LOVE that you do LOVE them.. Be BLESSED, M

PS.. I am not taking my LAPTOP with me - I will have my Cell 727-510-4418 and limited access via the ITouch... :-)

Day 10 Round 2 - GOOD NIGHT!!

2009-07-10T21:17:00.000-07:00

TIRED here....

Just home from watching my Brother's Band play at Wahoo's in Treasure Island!!! Long story -but they got to play one set - and they ROCKED IT!!!

At lunch went to see Trey on his last day of Baseball Camp at the Trop!!!

Work went well - got everything DONE!!!

Leaving in the morning to Drive to Vero Beach - gonna hang out with the N Girlies - while the Dynamic Duo shoots a WEDDING!!! They are AWESOME - can't wait to see their MAGIC!!!

Sweet Dreams - Back to list making on MONDAY!!!

XOXO, M

Day 9 Round 2...

2009-07-09T18:48:00.001-07:00

Nitey Night Friends....

Nothing to exciting today!!!

WORKED - Came home cooked a NICE Dinner and then Kasi and Perry came to visit. (See the new office and CORY) - we ran to Cold Stone Creamery for some dessert.. WAS GOOD.. BUT UGH!! Oh well - it is in the PAST.. HA HA

Took my Nyquil and headed to SLEEP Land - Billy's Band is playing tomorrow night in TI and I would like to go for a little while! Saturday AM, I will be driving to Vero Beach to help out my Friends Cristy and John - while they shoot a wedding - I get to hang with the GIRLIE'S at a BEAUTIFUL Resort... Will be a nice get a way!!

Sweet Dreams - hugs and LOVE, M

Day 8 round 2........ Good Night

2009-07-08T19:35:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Feeling a BIT Better - Got my Camera Back from Repair today - works GREAT!! Very happy with the service from the Canon Repair Center!!!

Did my Chores tonight - had dinner - and Re posted my Craig's List TREASURES.. WE shall see - if not this time - then HOSPICE will get a donation!! Time for my Car to have it's home back!!

Still loving the office here are two pics using the REAL Camera - you can see the whole effect.

Off to bed!! Sweet Dreams and Lots of LOVE!!! M

Today is Day 7 of Round 2

2009-07-07T17:51:00.000-07:00

Ok Friends - I have to admit MAJOR Setback - or maybe bumps in the road might be a BETTER Statement.

Granted I have been sick since last Thursday with the FLU/Cold!! And even with that - I have transformed my OLD Office into my NEW I love it OFFICE!! :-)

I took a Sick day today - just chilled around the house!! Moved some things around - organized the office - Set up my treasures on my bookshelf... I just cant get over how AWESOME this room came together!! Better than I could ever of imagined!!

One thing that I would consider a Margie PROGRESS over the past couple weeks is - that I have accepted help!! I have been know to be a bit of a hard head when it comes to asking and accepting help. Well I could not of done all this without Lou and my Mom - so THANK YOU!

Now that this room is completed - I need to get back out in the garage - go thru what is left from the office and those items I have listed on Craig's list.. Need to RE POST and if no movement - donate to Hospice!

Tomorrow is a NEW DAY - time to re-dedicated myself - pull out my GOALS List - and send it to a couple more FRIENDS to be held accountable... I MUST and WILL do this!!!

Morning Habits: Oxycise and Water - Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:

1. Clean Litter Box

2. Get trash to the Dumpster (we filled it last night - should be room now)

Work MIT's:

1. Get Caught up/EMails

2. Re write my To-Do-List and Make some RED Marks.. LOL

In closing - being home today allowed me to watch the Michael Jackson Tribute - It was very well done - it is just a shame that he wasn't told enough - that he was LOVED. The out pouring today - made me Sad!!! I would ask of you my Friends - please tell those people that you LOVE that you LOVE them.. Show them.. It is so important - don't wait until it is too late!!

Love you - XOXO, M

Day 6 all or nothing.. LOL

2009-07-06T20:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends...

I am wiped out - still pretty congested - SIDE hurts from COUGHING.. Hope to feel LOTS better in the AM.

I went to work early - got lots done today - left around 3 - the carpet was installed, made a quick trip to Home Depot for a couple things... Then Lou gave up his BINGO night to help me - MY GOD it took three sets of hands there would of been NO WAY to do this alone.. I bought Pizza and we got it all put together.. My network is up and RUNNING... Have details stuff to do - BUT I LOVE IT!!! Feels SO BIG and MODERN!!

Anyway .. here are a couple pics :

Tomorrow Habits:

Water and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses!!

MIT's:

1. Get thru the day at work

2. Work on putting things back into the office and DE CLUTTER More!!

OK... all I can think of right now - Soooooooooo I better go to SLEEP!! XOXOX, M

Day 5 - Lazy Sunday!!

2009-07-05T16:40:00.000-07:00

Hey there Friends,

Not a whole lot to post or update!!! Been fighting a Summer cold - so just took it easy today - it was a Jammie Day - didnt leave the house!!! Just finished my Dinner, Dessert and will take another dose of the cold meds... Hitting the Sack early!!

I did a little bit of paint touch up - re painted the window sil again!! The room is ready for the Carpet!! It will be installed tomorrow!! WOOHOO!! Then I can start the put it all back together project!!

Amazing what a couple of days of being off my game can do to a Month of progress!!! Feels like GIANT steps backwards -- but I think it is just the fact I havent felt good.... Tomorrow is another day - and we will MOVE ON!!

Morning Habits: Water and Oxycise - Read my Bible Verses!!

Morning MIT's:
1. Get trash out to the dumpster
2. Work at 7 AM
3. Check tracking to see where my Camera is
4. Come home to supervise the Carpet Install

I hope that everyone enjoyed your Holiday weekend - Hugs and LOVE, M

Good Night Day 4 Rd 2!!

2009-07-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

Hope that everyone had a GREAT 4th of July!!

I went to Michael's and found something that will work to contain my MANY Computer Cords - Will take pics once it is all set up!!!

I opted to stay home - just ate some junk food - lots of water, chased with NyQuil. Not feeling REAL Bad, but just wasn't up to being in a social situation...

Sweet Dreams!!

Hope Trey is having the time of his LIFE at the Daytona 500 !! Can't wait to hear all about it..

XOXO, M

God Bless America - Happy 4th of JULY!!

2009-07-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

First let me say - Oxycise is hard to do with only one nostril working.. LOL BUT, I did it!!!

Read Proverbs Chapters 8 - 14 today - good message on WISDOM and KNOWLEDGE... This verse hit me - and I think it is a sign in my working towards FORGIVENESS and PROGRESS!!

From Proverbs Chapter 11:

The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose are blameless. Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished, but hose who are righteous will go FREE!!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Going to Michael's to see if they have unfinished Boxes - I have an idea on Cord Management for my NEW and IMPROVED Office - I cant stand the cords everywhere... So I am working on something - stay tuned

2. Relax - and Feel better!!

I hope to feel good enough to go to the party this afternoon - I shall see - not pushing it!!

Hope that everyone has a HAPPY and SAFE 4th - with whatever you choose to do.. XOXO

Day 3 - Today's Report!!

2009-07-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

Not a ton to report today - did get the Office painted - new light fixture installed and it looks so nice!! Thank you Lou for your help today!! And Thank you John for meeting me to pick up the FURNITURE... I was able to change the installation of the carpet from Tues to Monday!! :-) SO it will get getting all put together!!

This afternoon - I just relaxed - sat in my NEW Chair all afternoon - Laptop time, Movie and just CHILLED... Head is stuffy - but happy to say the aches and pains are GONE!!

Tomorrows Habits:
Water and Oxycise - Read my BIBLE Verse!!

MIT's
1. Unload Dishwasher
2. Dry clothes and put them away
3. Figure out the wire situation - with a glass table - Hiding cords is not easy!! Will build a box that I can hide the power strips and such!!
4. Hope to feel better and enjoy time with Friends and Family for the 4th!!

Have a HAPPY and SAFE HOLIDAY!!!! XOXOXO

Good night Day 2 round 2!!

2009-07-02T19:51:00.000-07:00

Ok............ I am totally WIPED OUT!!! Yes I know I should REST!! I will PROMISE!! After work today - Mom and I went to Home Depot - bought the Paint for my office - I called and scheduled the Carpet Install for Tuesday AM!!! Then we went to Kane's Furniture - I wanted to show Mom what I had picked out - ended up going ahead and buying it. I got a $100.00 off the Desk - as there was a TINY Dent in the keyboard tray - wont even notice it!! I was able to buy the Book Case and the TV Stand - I will be able to really set up this OFFICE and NETWORK - properly!!! Gonna look AWESOME!!!

Tomorrow AM - Lou is going to come over and Help me Paint... Move the desk out of the office!! John has offered to meet me at Kane's with his truck so we can get the furniture over here - ready for Tues/WED!!

Here are a before and after pic of tonight's progress!!! I need to take some Nyquil and hit the sack..

Sweet Dreams FRIENDS!!!

Habit - Water and Oxycise/ Read my Bible Verse!! GREAT way to start the day..

Then I think .. MY MIT's for the day will be PAINTING.. LOL

XOXO, M

Morning Day 2 round 2.. LOL

2009-07-02T06:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey Friends!!

Well I slept for 12 hours straight - those of you that know me - knows that equals me being SICK.. LOL I am at work - have somethings that MUST get done - Hoping for a EARLY Release.

I didn't manage to do my Oxycise this AM - Did do the H20! But did read the bible - Proverbs 4-7. Will come back later and post my high point from today's reading.

Ok - let me get busy here - have a BLESSED Day - Prayers that I am feeling BETTER soon - have painting to do!!

Hugs and Love, M

Evening Check Day 1 Round 2

2009-07-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

Ok... Very short and sweet................ I have had a SORE throat all day - thought it was just the yucky weather... NO not thinking that RIGHT now.. Taking some Nyquil and Sleep!!!

I have a BUSY weekend - Painting - getting ready for the NEW Carpet and Furniture in the Office.. More PROGRESS!!

Great day at the office - except it went sooooooooooo slow - Caught up and sick - made it BAD!

Not getting to this evenings MIT's will shift till tomorrow..

Anyway - sweet dreams - catch you in the AM!!! XOXO, M

Ding Ding Ding.. Round 2 - Day 1!!

2009-07-01T03:36:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

Had a GOOD Nights rest, woke up feeling like I was READY for my Day!!! WOOHOO!!!

The BEAUTY is EVERYWHERE - Are you BLESSED just LOOK!!

Did my H2O and Oxycise!!

This mornings Devotion and Bible reading was: Proverbs 1-3

Favorite Quote:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

I had a Women's bible in my bedroom and it has daily reading recommendations - and in a year the whole bible will be read - so this is my starting point - If anyone has favorites to share, please feel free to do so!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Keep up with my Work To DO list

2. Dust and clean off the shelf of my desk - put in a box

3. Take pictures off the walls.

4. Clear off Little table next to Computer Desk

5. Re-List Craig's List TREASURES - if not sold by weekend (donate to Hospice)

I hope that you have a FANTASTIC Day... Make sure to take time for your Family and Friends - it is important that they know how you are feeling and that you LOVE them!! XOXO

My 30 Day Progress Report!!!

2009-06-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

First off let me say .. I have a VERY Bad habit of not completing tasks, goals and just about everything in my LIFE - to COMPLETION!! So that would have to be my biggest achievement for this FRIST 30's of my NEW way of LIFE!!

What I accomplished in the Past 30 Days:

1. Water and Oxycised Daily
2. Daily Chores - little bits daily/Vacuumed/Bathroom/Floors/Kitchen/Laundry
3. Organized Shoes/ And they get put in the closet every night
4. Bed Made every day
5. Hand wrote my Long Term Goals, My Mission, My Values - sent to Shell and My Sis
6. Blogged/ Journaled 2 times DAILY!
7. Cut back on my FB, Twitter and Forum time (still a work in progress) LOL
8. Garage is down to what is being KEPT!
9. Posted and sold some items on Craig's List - 3 or 4 boxes donated to Hospice!
10. Eating Dinner on my China at the Dining room table - with just Music/Quiet time
11. I Refuse to drink Alone or use it as a coping tool-haven't had a drink in 33 days
12. My Dining room table is NOT a catch all any more
13. Have a In box for all bills/mail is taken care of before it get inside the House
14. Started on office - actually will paint this weekend -bought Carpet today and found my new desk/bookcase and TV Stand
15. Make some headway in doing things for MYSELF and not for or because of Others.
16. Work is much better - I only touch things ONCE and DONE - I have a Daily ToDoList (which my boss asked me today for HIS OWN Copy - so he can work from a list too) I may be rubbing off on him.. LOL)

My Habit for the NEXT 30 days will be to read the Bible daily - I will be asking for help from my friends to make suggestions - your FAVORITES!!! I want this to become a HABIT!! I will continue with my Oxycise and water in the mornings...

My MIT's will be more working towards my LONG Term Goal of paying off my DEBTS and get to where I only have my Mortgage and Monthly expenses. Will take 18-24 Months - but this will involve research, reading, budgets and earning extra money.

Once again - thank you to my Friends and Family for your Love and Support!! I have a long way to go - but I do feel as if I have made some good steps these past 30 days.. Thanks for following along ... LOVE YOU ALL, M

PS. This is what I am thinking for the office... Back wall will be a coffee color and the others more an off white.. I'm getting excited (all is being paid for with $$ that I have gotten from the sale of TREASURES) LOL

DAY #30!!!!!!!!!!! I did it...

2009-06-30T04:30:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

First of all THANK you for your support, Friendship and LOVE along the way!!! I could not of done it with out you all..

Thinking back - I can never seem to just be HAPPY I don't hear TRUMPETS playing!! I will work on my list of accomplishments this past 30 days today - and post tonight!! I just might be amazed at how far I have come... It is time to work on my GOALS/PROJECTS look at the list I made 2 weeks ago and FIGURE out what if anything I have done to get there!!

This Morning - I got out of bed a little later than usual - Needed more SLEEP!!! Did my Water and That habit is here to STAY!! :-)

Got a lot accomplished last night:
1. Have a Work ticket number for my Camera Repair
2. Have one more corner cleared out in the office
3. All Garbage to the dumpster (couple of TRIPS)

When De-cluttering I found some old CD's with pictures, Video from the PAST... I wanted to share this video I made of my 40 Birthday party in the It is special, because my Dad was in it!! :-) I miss him EVERY SINGLE DAY!! It made me SMILE!! And looking at how 10 years can change people - my little Trey is a young Man now.. Kasi and Perry and young adults.. It is just CRAZY -- Heather is a Mother of 3 - Don't let time slip away - make sure those special people in your life - KNOW IT!!!

Hugs and Love, M

Day 29 - GREAT Day so Far!

2009-06-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

Hope that you have had a GREAT Day!!

My work day is coming to a close - was AWESOME - everything that needed to get accomplished DID!! My to do list is marked with RED Ink - lots DONE!! Nothing feels as good as seeing that you actually made PROGRESS!!

Tonight's MIT's:
1. Post office - Mail off Elizabeth's pictures I took FOREVER ago when they were here!! SORRY!!!
2. Do the paperwork on Canon's website to process the repair for my Camera.. UGH
3. Clear off the DESK - un do the side of the desk so that I can move it away from the walls!
4. Make some Pasta - having left over Sauce my Cousin made.. YUM!!

Taking Antibiotics (my Favorite) NOT - think I have a Bladder infection - so hopefully that will kick in and I will start to feel better!! Have a GREAT Evening!!! XOXO, M

Day 28 - One time POST!!!

2009-06-28T15:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

Thank you to those that have been following my Progress, Changes and offering SUPPORT along the way!!!

Just gonna give an overview of my Day - I woke up not feeling well at all - pains in my SIDE - not sure what that was all about - better most of the day, still some twinges!! UGH

I did FORCE myself (and I mean FORCE) to do my Oxycise - BUT did it!!! I stayed in bed till I think 9ish!! I got dressed and went to church - today's message was about having MVP's in your life -- made me feel good because as Pastor Paul was explaining what a MVP is - both Kathleen and Heather pointed to me and Said I was that for them.. Made me FEEL GOOD!!

After Church - I took Trey and his Cousin Elliott to breakfast - it was GOOD - they enjoyed it and so did I!! :-) Lisa came and got Elliott and Trey and I headed to the RAYS Game!! The game was GOOD we had lots of FUN - he is such a FUNNY guy- and makes me so happy to get ONE on ONE time with him. After the game he was able to run the bases - fun walking on the field!! Dropped off Trey and headed home...

Just finished Dinner - Frozen Pizza on a paper plate at the computer - I need to go do a couple of Chores - I have been doing so good for 28 + days and how is it with just two days of not going 1000 MPH - I feel as if I am not on TRACK!!

I am approaching my one month mark - and I will be making a list of my Steps, Progress and my Goals/ Habits for the NEXT 3o days..

I hope that you all had a GREAT Weekend - spent time with friends and family that makes your HEARTS Happy.. Love you all, M

Good Night Day 27!!!

2009-06-27T20:01:00.001-07:00

Sweet Dreams Friends....

Had a PRETTY quiet day!!! Edited pictures from last night session... Coming along GREAT!! Did a load of laundry - washed the sheets and remade the bed.. Should sleep AWESOME!!

SOLD my sleeper couch - the new owners came from Bradenton - so he came about 5pm. Went to have dinner with my Cousin Karol and the Gang!! Then Kasi, Perry and I went roaming around a couple of Big Lots - ran by my house - they got to see Cory!!

Heading to bed.. Tomorrow AM Habits = Oxycise and Water - by 6 AM!!

Sunday MIT's:
1. Clean litter Box
2. Run Vacuum
3. Work on the De-Clutter project in the office
4. Church
5. Edit more Pics

6. Take the afternoon OFF and going to baseball game with TREY!!!

Sweet Dreams FRIENDS.. Lots of LOVE, M

Happy LAZY Saturday - Day 27!!

2009-06-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,

Yep still morning!! LOL

Slept in till 7:45 felt good - and really just a putz around morning - went to WW lost .6 wished it was more BUT will take it (don't think I could of managed a GAIN this week)...

Just doing some edits from last nights session - I think they will be VERY HAPPY!!!

Going to start on the third corner of this room - get that cleared out!!! Hope to be able to PAINT by mid week!! YEAH!!

Today's MIT's:

1. Walmart to look at paint

2. Carpet Store to look at remnants

3. De-Clutter (On Going) LOL

4. Call Aunt Jeanne - see how she is doing and maybe see her today!

Hope that you all have a BLESSED Day!!! Hugs and Love, M

Very END of day 26!!!

2009-06-26T20:59:00.001-07:00

By the time I finish this post.. It will be Day 27.. LOL

Had a LONG Day... Work went awesome today - lots done - to DO List is ready for Monday AM!! LOVE IT!!

Shoot tonight was WOW.. LOL That was a HUGE Group - thank YOU to Noelle for coming to be with me.. You were AWESOME and I couldn't of done it without you. My Camera BROKE about 80% thru the shoot - Shutter malfunction... UGH!! BUT, we had 2 back up cameras!!

I didn't ask if I could post any of the pics - so will need to get the OK First..

Heading to bed.. Gonna try to sleep a LITTLE!!

Water and Oxycise when I get up..

Morning MIT's:

1. WW Weigh-in

2. Run by Home depot, Carpet Store - look at paint and remnants for the Office.

3. Home to work in the office..

I am sooooooooooooooooo tired and body aches - crawling and walking in the sand wears me out.. Sweet Dreams! XOXO, M

TGIF and HAPPY Day 26!!

2009-06-26T04:41:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

It is a wet morning here!! Sunshine RAIN!! LOL Hope it gets it all out its system - I have a Photo Shoot this evening at Sunset!!! Family of 16 - ages from 87 to 2!! Should be lots of FUN.. My friend and fellow photographer Noelle is coming along to help me!! THANK GOD!!!

Hope that your day is BLESSED!!

Headed to work - got lots to do - hope that it isn't CRAZY today.. LOL

MIT's:

1. Go buy Batteries

2. Get car packed

3. Shoot some AWESOME PICS!

Make it GREAT!!! XOXO, M

See ya Day 25!!

2009-06-25T20:32:00.000-07:00

Good evening Friends...

Today was GOOD, BAD, UGLY... and then EXCELLENT!!! Not going to dwell on the First part... BUT only on the EXCELLENT!!

Kathleen and I went to the Ray's game after work - We have been FRIENDS Forever and have had Season Tickets for the Rays since day one - this was the FIRST Time we have EVER gone to the game just the two of us.. And even on her HUBBY's BD (Happy Birthday John and thanks for sharing)!! Anyway - we had a YUMMY dinner as Savannah's Cafe - then walked over to the stadium.. Settled in our seats - when this couple sat next to us - we chatted a while.. I took a Pic with her camera of the two of the.. She went off to find her friends and beer!! He asked if we would do him a Favor - he was going to ask her to Marry him at the end of the 5th inning -Jumbo tron and all - roses.. the whole 9 yard - he wanted to know if we could move back a row - so they could be together.. SURE!! Then when they all settle - the girls went out for more Beer - and I got the Friends Camera - told them I would take pics... Now I actually was NERVOUS - I have shot 40+ weddings and my hands were shakin.. LOL SO go to take the First picture and HER BATTERIES went DEAD! Think I may of gotten 1 or 2 shots.. UGH!! Kathleen did take one with my Cell and once I get it on my computer I will post it here!! So it was a FUN Evening - and the RAY WON!!!

Anyway - Pooped here - Going to BED!!!

Habit in the Morning yeppers - Water and Oxycise!
MIT's:
1. Make sure batteries are Charged
2. Format Cards

I have a photoshoot at sunset - 16 people - age ranging from 87 to 2.. Will be FUN!!

Sweet Dreams Friends!!! XOXO
Shell - THANK you for your support tonight - being there when I needed you!! Love ya GF....

Good Morning Day 25!

2009-06-25T03:53:00.000-07:00

Good Morning...

Gosh I sound like a BROKEN Record.. BUT, inst that what habits are all about!!! So I suppose that mean a little success in Margie's WORLD!!!

Hope we see ORANGE tonight - when the Rays win they light the DOME!!

Moving a bit slow this Morning... Not sure why - got a GREAT Nights sleep!!!

Work MIT's:
1. Stay on Task - keep ahead of my To-Do-List and more RED Marks.. LOL
2. Work on Mid Year Audits and Letters

Personal MIT's:
1. Deliver Bowling Balls - they are in the Car .. LOL Meeting and had to deliver bond yesterday so could not do it then.
2. Going to the Ray's Game with my FRIEND Kathleen - we will catch some dinner and then the game - We have been going to the Games together since day one.. BUT, this is the FIRST time it will be just the two of us. Should be LOTS of FUN - just hanging out!!

I have been going HIGH SPEED for 24 days - I have made a lot of progress!!! I need to just keep on task - and realize I wont get it all done so FAST!!! My Friends know that I can be very IMPATIENT!! And I am working on that.. PROMISE..

Thank you for your Love and Support - and MOST of all your FRIENDSHIPS!! Love you, M

Sweet Dreams End of Day 24!!

2009-06-24T18:57:00.000-07:00

More and More progress!!!

So............. This afternoon I ran out to deliver a bond - we met in Tampa. I looked up at the sign as I was pulling into the parking lot.. Whole FOODS?? Didn't have a CLUE it was there - so in Daph's Honor I went inside.. Nice store - EXPENSIVE!! I spent $25 got Hummus, Olives, Popcorn, Edamine... Anyway IF they Visit I know where the store is. LOL

OH good news tonight - I sold my first TREASURES off Craig's List.. Vacuum/Carpet Cleaner - the lady was VERY Nice, I delivered and was asking $75.00 but she was so happy she gave me a $100.00 that paid for MOST of my NEW Chair. WOOHOO!!

Today was good at work - I am caught up big time!! We had a Lunch Meeting and it went well!!

Tomorrow I will do my Water and Oxycise...

MIT's:

1. More De-Cluttering in Office

2. Run Vacuum

3. Trash to Dumpster

Peace OUT!!! Sweet Dreams Friends!! Catch you in the MORNING!!! XOXO

YES!! Happy Day 24...

2009-06-24T03:42:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends!!

Had a GOOD Nights REST - actually slept HARD!! :-) Sitting here singing - yeah I am SICK.. LOL Happy Happy - cuz once the sun came up and I looked out front - the RELCINER IS GONE!! WOOHOOO!!! I got my money's worth on that one for sure - My Mom asked how I liked my NEW Chair - heck I haven't slowed up enough to just SIT!! Looks nice! HA HA

Did my Water and Oxycise this AM!! Didn't make the Gym - did a few extras here - Dishwasher unloaded!! I found my Oxycise commuter CD!! Was so happy - so now I can do it at lunch time too!!

WORK MIT's:

1. Start to do a few file audits/Mid Year Letters

2. Stay ahead of the CURVE!! Really am in GOOD SHAPE!!!

MY MIT's (Most Important Tasks):

1. Putting bowling balls in CAR.. Didn't get there yesterday...

2. Set up a G-Mail account!! Getting ready to Delete email from the Touch and Laptop. MUST Get control of this inbox!!

3. Re- Organize the Ray's Corner!! Clean and Dust!!

** PRAYER Request: My Aunt Jo's Husband Graydon is facing some medical challenges - they have had to Cx thier trip here next Month for the Memorial. Please keep them in your prayers that he can be strong to face what is ahead.. LOVE YOU ALL!!! M

Hope that you all have a GREAT Day!!! Count your BLESSINGS, not your WORRIES!! XOXO, M

Nitey Nite Day 23!!

2009-06-23T19:05:00.000-07:00

Good Night Friends..

This is going to be REALLY Short and Sweet - I am TIRED!!

Work was GREAT today - got lots done - pretty much caught up and ahead of the game!! YEAH...

When I got home tonight - I cooked a nice dinner: Almond Crusted Talipia - Yellow Rice and Green Beans. As that was cooking I made dinner for the next couple days. Ham, Potato, Mushrooms and Green bean Casserole.. I worked in the office - I had this little end table and OMG didn't know that much CRAP could accumulate and STACK.. LOL Lou is going to use the table in his new Apt.. So he and Mom stopped by - ALL the hospice donations are GONE - all that is left in the garage is for sale items and what is staying.. WOOHOO

Morning Habits = Water and Oxycise - I found my Commuter CD tonight HAPPY!!
Morning MITs
1. Go to the Gym for AM Workout
2. Unload Dishwasher
3. Garbage to Alley Dumpster

Sweet Dreams my FRIENDS.............. XOXO, M

Day 23 - Not feeling the LOVE today!

2009-06-23T03:48:00.000-07:00

Morning Friends,

I suppose there comes a day when you just don't FEEL Like it... Well at the moment today is that day for me!! I have been going STRONG for 22 days - just feeling kind of DOWN today!

BUT, I am still on TRACK - Oxycise and Water this morning!!

Laundry is washed and in Dryers and may just get put away before I leave for work!! :-)

No hits on my Craig's List Treasures (LOL) So we shall see!! I want it gone by this weekend..

Today's MIT's:

Work:

1. Report Bonds

2. Just nail down my To Do List

I am making improvements @ the office - that is more of a challenge! BUT, one thing that is working is I am touching it once - if it is in my HANDS something happens with it - no more putting it into PILES!! My biggest problem is bouncing between tasks - need to streamline it better!! Nothing leaves the office until the end of day - no reason I have to do more than one thing at a TIME!!

Personal MIT's:

1. Leave the office at Lunch - I need OUT!!! Have two bowling balls - will go to Play it again Sports

2. Make a Nice Dinner - Last night I fell into that OLD habit of snacking and didn't EAT right!! (BUT, it used to include having a couple DRINKS and that didnt event cross my mind - so that is good)

3. Work on the office De-Clutter

Make it a GREAT Day - going to TRY to take my own advise and do the same!! Hugs, M

Pooped Day 21 BED TIME!!

2009-06-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends...

I am tired tonight..

Today was a GOOD Day at the office - it took me longer to complete one Bond than it should of - so some of my to do list had to be PUSHED until tomorrow!!! BUT, it is all GOOD!!!

Tonight I came home and started to take pictures and post to Craigs List!!! Ended up posting 6 different items for sale (some were multiple buys)

Tomorrow's Habits: Water and Oxycise 5:15 am

Morning MIT's:

1. Get load of laundry going

2. Clean off corner table (De-Clutter) Lou is going to use the table in his Apt.

Sweet Dreams friends.... Thank you to those who are reading!!! AND to those of you that take the time to leave me BLOG Love!!! XOXO, M

Good Morning Day 22!!

2009-06-22T03:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday Friends!!

YES it can be a HAPPY Monday.. LOL I got a GREAT nights sleep.. Love my new IKEA Pillow!! Really woke up with less KINKS!! GOOD STUFF..
Have had GREAT Energy this AM - have Watered, Oxycised, Made bed, Ran the Vacuum, Emptied Dishwasher... It is CRAZY what you can do when you put your mind to it!! And heck it all only took me an hour and 15..

I cant wait to get the garage EMPTIED!! SOON... VERY SOON!!

Today's MIT's (Most Important Tasks)

Work:

1. Billing get caught up

2. Knock off my To Do/ Handle the Day!

Personal:

1. Walk to the stadium and pick up another Championship Ring (Trey wants it BAD)

2. Work on the Office De-Clutter project

3. Find a way to get rid of the items in Garage!

I hope that you all have a BLESSED Day - LOVE what your doing!!! Without PASSION, it is just going thru the MOTIONS.. Hugs and Love, M

Evening Check day 21!!

2009-06-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

WOW... Had a GREAT Afternoon - Mom, Lou and I went to the Elks for Brunch!! Then they took me over to see his new DIGS... VERY NICE!! We got to talking about decorating - My plans to do my Office over and I mentioned IKEA! Well that was all it took!! With-in 10 minutes we were loaded in the car and on our way!! NOW I see why my Photography Friends love this place "this was my FIRST Time"...

I have been talking about replacing my recliner for ... 6 yrs I guess!!! My old one was about 20 yrs old!! So today the very first thing we saw was MY NEW Chair. LOL We must of wandered for 3 to 4 hours - like Disney with out RIDES.. HA HA It was a VERY nice afternoon - and I got some good ideas for the NEXT Project!!

So I kicked the OLD recliner to the CURB Literally.. :-) And Cory has a new Favorite Chair!

Thinkin I might need to go to the living room tonight and watch a MOVIE!! Just noticed it is 8pm no movie tonight. LOL I need to get ready for another GREAT Week!

Ok.. tomorrow Habit: Oxycise and Water at 5:15am

Morning MIT's:
1. Unload Dishwasher
2. Work on my Ad's for Craigslist

Hope that all you Fathers out there have had a FANTASTIC Day!! Love to all, M

Happy Father's Day - Day 21!!

2009-06-21T07:55:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends!!

I am on task and doing AWESOME!! (Water, Oxycise, Church, Gas & Car wash, Cemetery and Grocery Store)

But today is about the Fathers - if you are lucky enough to still have your Dad with you - take time to tell him that you LOVE him!!!

I miss my Dad so much - every single day - they say it gets easier - WHEN??

Love you Dad!! Cheers and it's 5 O'Clock somewhere!!!

XOXO Have a FANTASTIC Day everyone - headed to Breakfast w/Mom and Lou

Day 20 Evening Report..

2009-06-20T19:12:00.000-07:00

WOW Friends - that is all I have to say, well not really!! LOL

Today was AWESOME - I am TIRED - but again tried because of projects accomplished!!

OK - just a quick review of my day (tell me WHY I am tired) LOL

Oxycise and water 5:30

Sunrise

Weight Watcher Meeting - Up on Scale

Gym - 1 Hour Cardio - Machines and Sauna

Hair cut

Washed Fence the outside - Inside when I work on the deck area

Finished going thru the Garage Boxes - Down to the NITTY Gritty what will be sold

Shower

Dinner at the Dining room Table Again

Movie (The Proposal - VERY Good) with my Bestest Friend Karen - Love it when we make time for each other!!

Now I am HOME POOPED - Hmnnn wonder why!! LOL

Tomorrow will be as follows:

Oxycise and Water - when I get up/Not stetting any alarms!!

MIT's

1. Church

2. Go to Cemetery and have a Talk with my Dad "Happy Fathers Day"

3. Grocery Store (didn't make it today)

4. Work in the office

Will see what the rest of the holds!

Ok, It is time for the Sandman - Sweet Dreams to you all!! XOXO, M

Beautiful Morning Day 20!

2009-06-20T04:53:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends!!

I got up this AM at 5:15 and felt really GOOD!! Did my Water and Oxycise. As I peeked out the window and saw that dawn was happening - I thought what a better way to start the day than to take a run down by the bay and watch the Sun RISE!! God is so GOOD!! I listened to my Dave Ramsey book on the Touch and shot a few pictures.. Wanted to spread a little sunshine to all of you!!!

I will be heading to my WW meeting - just not feeling that I am down - I feel less FAT so I suppose that is a GOOD thing...... LOL

My MIT's for today are:

1. Work on this office a bit - De-Clutter

2. Research some of the For Sale items - Need to make a decision SOON

3. Gym

4. Grocery Store - actually tired to go already but they opened at 7:30 and didn't want to wait 20 mins...

5. Wash the Fence - Mildew on the Plastic Fence - will do this as the sun sets COOLER!!

And in between I will chill a while and RELAX - maybe catch another movie later!!

Hope that you have a BLESSED and BEAUTIFUL Day! Love you, M

Sweet Dreams end of Day 19!!

2009-06-19T19:41:00.000-07:00

What a WONDERFUL Day!!!

I was kickin it at work today - Happy to report all my filing is done - and I am committed to now file as I go touch it ONE time ONLY!!! This will save time and FRUSTRATION in the long run.

I have my To Do List written out and ready for Monday Morning!! What a GREAT Feeling!!

I did get out of the office for lunch - walked down the street to our local sport bar.. Had a YUMMY Chicken salad - it was SOOOOOOOOOO Good!!! Nice to get out a bit!!

Then after work I came home - dried the clothes - folded and PUT THEM AWAY!! :-) I know this might sound like no biggie to most off you - it is BIG for me!!

Tomorrow's Habit: Water and Oxycise @ 6:30 Gonna sleep in!!

Saturday's MIT's:

1. Weight Watchers Weigh in - we shall see

2. Grocery Store - need Fruits and a couple things

3. Go to the Gym for a workout

4. Start the De-Clutter process in my Office (Garage is on hold till I figure how to sell STUFF)

5. Wash the Fence

Will see how far I get with my List!!!

Anyway - if you want to see a FUNNY Movie - I laughed OUT LOUD several times!! Go see The Hangover - FUNNY STUFF!!! Sweet Dreams FRIENDS... Love you, M

T.G.I.F. It is day 19!!!

2009-06-19T03:19:00.000-07:00

Good Morning FRIENDS!!!

Looks like I am getting more traffic to my Blog - YEAH Makes me happy - if you have time leave me some LOVE - and THANK YOU to those who do already!! Knowing you all are reading my ramblings, makes it easier for me to keep plugging along!!! :-)

This morning has been PRODUCTIVE already....

Check out today's quote -------------------------------------->

Water, Oxycise and took my new Whole Food Product (will give it a few days before I give my review) - House is Vacuumed - Tub and Shower Clean - ALL Clothes are in the washer!! I think I just might have time this weekend to catch a MOVIE and hit the GYM!! :-)

Make time for your FRIENDS - the best way to have a FRIEND is to BE A FRIEND!!

Today's MIT's:
Work:
1. I AM GOING TO CATCH UP ON FILING.. Going to office SHORTLY!!!
2. Take a LUNCH - Need to walk to the stadium to pick up my Second Championship RING!!

Home:
1. Dry clothes and PUT AWAY!
2. Start to organize the Office - just de-clutter (gonna work in the Air conditioning tonight)

SO what is on your agenda for the weekend?? Any big plans - whatever you CHOOSE to do, DO it well and HAVE FUN!! Hugs and LOVE, M

Day 18 Evening Check!!!

2009-06-18T18:29:00.000-07:00

PHEW and WOW...

Hope that you all had a GREAT Day... Mine was VERY good!!!

Work:

1. More Filing (I have been good this week as soon as I have something it gets filed) just have to catch up (I HATE TO FILE - TOMORROW is the DAY)

2. Just deal with the Day! (Did a GREAT Job at this!! :-) )

Home:

1. Call TransAmerica and see what this invoice is for - I get it quarterly and not even sure what it is.. LOL (Didn't get to do this today)

2. Go for a walk at Lunch time (Never left the office AGAIN)

3. Start pulling out stuff from back corner of the garage - sure I can TOSS some things! (OH YEAH did this)

Mom and Lou came over and ended up taking 5 garbage cans full to the Dumpster - One box for Hospice Thrift shop and one for the Elks Christmas in July event!! Really getting down to the Nitty Gritty!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH MOM AND LOU - and we didn't Kill each other. HA HA

I would try and tell you more about my day - but at the moment my BRAIN is MUSH!!

Oh yeah Morning Habit: Oxycise and Water... See I changed it up a bit.. LOL

Morning MIT's:

1. Run the Vacuum

2. Clean the Tub and Shower

Sweet dreams friends!! XOXOX, M

Day 18 - Continued Process!!

2009-06-18T03:48:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,

It seems like I just posted last nights update.. LOL Good nights rest and ready to face this day!!! Been a BUSY morning here already - Water, Oxycise, Litter Box Cleaned, Mirrors and TV Screens wiped down, Bills are all Paid (UGH) and garbage is headed to dumpster as soon as I finish typing this update.. LOL

Take time today to stop and smell the ROSES!!!

Today's MIT'S (Most Important Tasks)
Work:
1. More Filing (I have been good this week as soon as I have something it gets filed) just have to catch up
2. Just deal with the Day!

Home:
1. Call TransAmerica and see what this invoice is for - I get it quarterly and not even sure what it is.. LOL
2. Go for a walk at Lunch time
3. Start pulling out stuff from back corner of the garage - sure I can TOSS some things!

I hope that you all choose to have a GREAT Day - I am going to make it GREAT!!

Hugs and Love, M

Evening Day 17 - GOOD ONE!!

2009-06-17T19:07:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Friends,

Well today was another GOOD Day!!! Feels really good to be tired at the end of the day - because you accomplished what you set out to accomplish!! Not due to being totally frustrated that nothing got done.

OK Flashback - I made a pitcher of Iced tea tonight - I think I got this maker 15 yrs ago - I could sell as an antique.. HA HA Still worked - just not enough counter space for this thing.. LOL

I went to Panera for dinner (I went there every night to study when taking my State Exam) this is the first time back in a Year.. LOL BTW, made much better FOOD choices this time around too!!

I wrote out my Mission, Values, Goals, Habits, Projects and Limitations... I will be mailing copies out to a couple of my friends - for help, support and accountability!!!

I will share with you at this time my Mission and Values:

Mission: Live life from the Inside out - Listen with my HEART!!

Values: Loyal, Friend, Strong, Caring, Loving and Trustworthy!!

Morning Habits - Water and Oxycise @ 5:15

Morning MIT's (Most Important Tasks)

1. Clean Litter Box

2. Garbage to Dumpster

3. Arrange bills for the Month

Hope that you all are Blessed with a GOOD Nights sleep and SWEET Dreams!! XOXO, M

Morning Day 17 - TGIW!!

2009-06-17T03:39:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

Morning started as planned with H2O and Oxycise - Dishwasher unloaded - all is good in Margie's world!! Good Nights sleep and ready to face the day - Going to the Chrio to get cracked in a little while.. YEAH!! And - I am trying some new Supplements to me Diet - they should arrive today - once I give them a few days - I will give you all a REVIEW!!

Be Happy with life's simple treasures..

Work MIT's:
1. YEP you guessed it FILING - this is a DAILY thing (actually yesterday, as I got things that needed to be filed - they got filed)
2. Start doing audits on our customer files...

Today's MIT's:
1. Call the camera place and see what is up with the Sensor Cleaning has been too long!!
2. Make a decision on the stuff in Garage - start to write ad for Craig's List
3. Going to go to Panera for soup and salad and put pen to paper and write my GOALS

Hope that everyone has a GREAT Day!!! BE HAPPY and love!! XOXO, M

Good Night day 16...

2009-06-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

This is gonna be short and SWEET!!!

Good Night Friends...
Had a better focus day at work - got lots done (NOT MY FILING.. LOL)

Came home and worked in the Garage - trying to figure out how and what to Sell - Keep going back and forth between Garage sale and Craig's List.. UGH!! No looking to make a TON of $$ but a little bit would be nice!! Mom is going to come over one evening SOON and we will go thru the last of it..

Morning Habit - Water and Oxycise @ 5:15 am
Morning MIT's:
1. Unload dishwasher
2. More research on how to price these Garage TREASURES.. LOL
3. Chiro appt at: 7:30 YEAH

Sweet Dreams ... XOXO, M

Sleepy Morning Day 16!!

2009-06-16T03:51:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

I got up at 5 today........ Not sure why.. LOL Did my Water and Oxycise at 5:15a - Folded the backdrops and put the next load in the dryer!! Swept the dining room, Kitchen and Bathroom floors... Mopped the K and B!!

Just hanging here on the Computer - head noddin.. Sleepy all of a sudden - maybe a 30 min nappie may be good.. LOL

Work MIT's:
1. FILING, FILING, FILING... I really dont like to file.. LOL
2. Just FOCUS and stay away from Distracting Sites today - if I have a lul - I will read a book!

Tonights MIT's:
1. Make a List of the SELL Items (I am down to the Corner of Garage Sale stuff and Craiglists Items)
2. Research prices of the above items - Look into ad's on Craigslist.

Hope that everyone has a FANTASTIC Day!! Be well, BE HAPPY!! XOXO, M

Night time Day 15!

2009-06-15T17:30:00.000-07:00

Hey all...

Ok I will admit it right now - this afternoon at work was NOT good.. I lost focus - wandered to FB and surfed other sites.. Not sure what it was - I was all braggin that I wore some Jeans that didn't fit a couple weeks ago - well they FIT as long as I didn't sit down.. LOL Was MISERABLE!! So we will blame the distraction on that.. LOL

I look at this picture and remember the GREAT time we had at the LDPT Get together!!

BUT, right back on track - came home and worked in the Garage - I pulled out all my Photography props/Backdrops/Stands and lights that were sprinkled around the Garage - and put them all in one BIG box.. I am getting down to what will be SOLD, what will be TOSSED. I could now fit 1/2 a car in the garage.. LOL

I made dinner and sat at the Dining room table again - just quiet time!! Was NICE!!

Morning Habit: Oxycise and Water @ 5:15a

Morning MIT's:
1. Fold backdrops that I washed and blankets
2. Mop the Kitchen and Bathroom Floors

I am wiped out - heading to bed VERY Early tonight.. Sweet Dreams!!! M

Good Morning Day 15!!

2009-06-15T04:07:00.000-07:00

Hiya Friends and Family!!

I have made it thru 2 weeks of NEW Habits and ROUTINES... I must say things are going AWESOME!! I had good reports from week last week - I feel more confidant in everything I am doing these days - I always didn't do things - I suppose because I thought that it really DIDN'T Matter... BUT, over these past two weeks - I think the biggest lesson is that I DO MATTER! If I didn't think I did how would anyone else think I do.. Don't get me wrong - I will continue to included helping others, BEING the BEST Friend I possibly can be - just now I can really do it better...

I will LISTEN WITH THE HEART!!!

The beauty is everywhere in everything... Downtown St. Pete

This Morning, I watered, Oxycised, and did the GYM.. Litter Box is clean - there are NO Dirty Clothes except what I just wore to the gym.. That in itself is pretty amazing.. LOL

Tonight's MIT's:
1. Work in the garage - Pull together all Photography related props and stuff - So I know what storage unit I will need to purchase
2. Lunch - run to Office Depot - I might get a label maker - see if I find one on sale
3. Organize my drawers in the office

Hope that you all have a WONDERFUL Day... Be blessed and BE HAPPY!! XOXO, M

Evening Checkin Day 14!!

2009-06-14T18:24:00.000-07:00

WOW two weeks and going STRONG!!!

Had a Very Productive day as well as time with my Family!!! Can't beat that balance at all!!!

A benefit of De-Cluttering.. Little things make me happy!! I discovered that ONE cord - charges my Hurricane Radio/My Camera Batteries/My Rechargeable Flashlight - LOL

Today:

Worked this AM - got all my Accounting items DONE!!

Church at 10 AM.. Great Service and guess what it was about: FOCUS!! LOL

Grocery Store - Manage to spend between 50-75 every time I walk in!! Eating Healthy is EXPENSIVE (but I am WORTH IT)... I made an awesome Cuke, Tomato, and Feta Salad (w/Sesame and Balsamic) to bring to the party - Here are a couple pics from today's Party:

My Aunt Jeanne - isnt she so PRETTY!!

What a Doll Baby!!

Me and my CUZ Karol

The Gang............ Perry being Perry - Love that GUY!! :-)

Came home and needed to do something - So I cleaned out my Rolling camera case - it has been in the Garage and got filled with Oak bloom?? So vacuumed it out and rearranged the gear!! How is it I have less space without HAROLD (he has a NEW Home) and my Camera in the SHOP??

Tomorrow Habits: H2O and Oxycise at 5:15 -

MIT's Before work:

1. Will then go to the Gym for a work out before work...

2. Clean Litter Box

Work MIT's:

1. Report Bid Results/ FILING!!! UGH LOL

Evening MIT:

1. Work in the Garage MORE

2. Start to hand write my GOALS, PROJECTS and get it in the Mail by Wed at the latest!!

Have a GREAT Evening Friends - Sweet Dreams ! Love you all, M

Blessed Day 14!!!

2009-06-14T04:29:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

This was taken when I visited my FRIEND Suzie in VERMONT.. Miss you!!

Just thinking this Morning....

Have you been on the Right side of a RAK (Random Act of Kindness)?? How did it make you feel??

Who is the person in the Drive thru behind you?? Is it someone that had a Really shitty week, is it someone that just lost a loved one, is it someone that is all alone in this world.. OR is it is a Millionaire, someone who wants for nothing... It really doesn't matter DOES IT... Because YOU can make a Difference in their world - just pay for the person behinds you order! (if you can) - the rewards will come back 1000 times over!! I treated myself to a Iced Coffee this AM on my way to work this Sunday Morning!! And hopefully I made that Man SMILE - and in turn he will help someone someday TOO!!

Did my Oxycise and Water - @ 6:15 slept in.. :-)
@ work now - have about an hour to two of work to get done - BUT, next week will be AWESOME because of this time here today!!

Then will go to Church at 10am... Lovin Life!!

Hope that everyone has a GREAT weekend!!

Saying Prayer for my Friends in need - I LOVE YOU!!

Going to hang out with my Cousin Karol today and the Family it is her BIRTHDAY!!

Make a DIFFERENCE!! XOXO, M

Day 13 evening update!!!

2009-06-13T18:02:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends - well I wasn't going to post again today!!!!!!!!

Oh just a little ADDED Project... I was making Coffee - and knocked the whole canister off the counter... WHAT A MESS!!!

BUT, it was a BANNER Day on 47th Street North.. LOL About 1/2 way thru washing 100 plastic stadium cups - I was thinking WTH - why not just dumpster them.. LOL I continued and got them all cleaned - there were 115 cups - I only kept 4 now that is SOMETHING!! LOL

And my Mail box was in BAAAAAAADD Shape.... The front was missing, someone had taken a baseball bat to it.. Yeah was pretty GHETTO - so I finally took the time to unscrew it and go buy a new one - I am thinkin my Post Man may just have a Heart Attack.. LOL

I finally got back in the house around 4:00 - took a shower, ibuprofen and then went to the mall for some pampering - I had a GUY do the pedicure and he was AWESOME - I was dozing off - he kept telling me just close your eyes NAP.. LOL

Then Mom called and we decided to go for Seafood for dinner... Was very nice - had Clam Strips.. YUMMY!!!!!!!

Morning Habits: Water and Oxycise - @ 5:30 (why not) then I am going to the office..

MIT's Sunday:

1. Go to work - do accounting work

2. Get to Church either 8 or 10 depending on how #1 is going.. LOL

3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Cousin Karol - will be hanging with the family for the afternoon!!

Hope you all have a WONDERFUL and BLESSED Evening, M

Lucky 13 check in!!

2009-06-13T07:44:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!!

I got up this AM at normal time (5:30) - Did my H2O and Oxycise!! Getting easier Day by Day!!!

Tomorrow I will give you a 2 week update on my PROGRESS!!!

Went to WW this AM - I was down .2 of a LB... BUT, will take it - I feel a lot better - think I lost inches this week - between the daily Oxycise and being MUCH more active!!! Will show on the scale next week!!

Stopped at a Grocery Store on my way home got a FEW things - Spinach, Bean and Ham soup is in the Crock Pot!! :-) Kenny called and I met him at Home Depot - and WOOHOO!!!

Got a little self portrait action going... HA HA

It is like Christmas in June.. HA HA - Got a new fixture from my Mom and a Water Filter from B, K & T - only took 6 months to get it installed... It looks sooooooo shiny.. LOL

MIT's for this afternoon:

1. Pedicure

2. Going to Wash the 100+ Stadium cups I have in the garage - figure out what to do with them

Not going to be a CRAZY Busy day!! Need a little chillin time - need to read and listen more to my Books - actually write with PEN my Goals and Projects... I will be mailing them to a couple of my friends so that I can be held accountable!!

Hope you have a BLESSED Weekend - Love to you all! M

Day 12 Nite time Check in...

2009-06-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

TGIF!!!

Check out my Face Book New NOTE: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/note.php?note_id=91987651655&ref=nf

I am worn out!! Really had a GOOD week.. Lots of POSITIVE STEPS!!!!!!!

First off - want to thank my FRIENDS that have played along with me this week.. LOL Your Support and Love means the WORLD to me!!

Today at work was VERY Productive... Got a lot done - Still need to do my Accounting/Billing, thinking I will go in Early Sunday Morning - I can get it kicked out pretty FAST!! SO much easier without any interruptions..

Tomorrow AM Habits - OK I bet you all can GUESS???? LOL

MIT's for Saturday:
1. WW for my weekly weigh in - I have been GOOD food wise/ NO Liquor/Beer and TONS more activity.. Just think that the scale may not show it.. UGH
2. Work in Garage more - I have about 100 or so stadium cups - going to WASH them all and stack and sort - get them ready for selling..
3. Go get a Pedicure
4. Grocery Shopping
5. Hopefully see my friend Karen - spend sometime with her

I need to listen to my Money Make Over Audio book some more and start making notes towards that GOAL!!!

Just want to keep Roddy in my Prayers as he makes the Drive HOME to his Family!!! Have a Great weekend Daph!! Love ya!!!

Sweet Dreams and will be checking in Tomorrow - I might make Sat and Sunday's one post days!!

XOXO, M

Good Morning Day 12 and TGIF!!

2009-06-12T03:40:00.000-07:00

WOW, what a great week this has been!!!

The YELLOW Rose is the Friendship Flower - I am so BLESSED!!! ARE YOU??

Made a lot of steps in my Life - Cooked a Nice dinner and got to see my Nephew Trey 2 times!! WOOHOO!!!

Got going 15 min late this morning - but did get in my WATER and Oxycise!!!

Going to get dressed and out the door - would like to be at the office by 7ish.. LOL Get a jump on my work day!!!

Tonight's MIT's
1. Work in the garage - make more steps to get that project finished up!!!

Well I hope that you all have a GREAT Friday - is there someone out there that you haven't taken the time to check in with - tell them you LOVE them or just THANK them for being your FRIEND?? TAKE THE TIME!! Love you all , M

Evening Check in for day 11!

2009-06-11T20:26:00.000-07:00

Helloooooooooo Friends!!

I am just getting home - this is late for a school night.. HA HA So this post will be short and sweet!!!Today was another good day at work - got lots done - tomorrow is shaping up to a busy day as well.. BUSY is GOOD!!!

Today's MIT's

1. Take my Camera to a local shop to have Sensor Cleaned (Done will have back in couple days)
2. Going to the Rays Game with Trey - just going to enjoy his company!! (We had a BLAST)

Ok - just a little more about the GAME... Answer a question - IF you are a OLD Cranky Man why would you bother to go a Stadium where you are supposed to make noise and have FUN.. We had a man in front of us - that told Trey he was irritating with his Cowbell and Whistle.. I just had to tell him that if he wanted quiet he should of stayed home and watched it on TV.. GEEZ!!! I told Trey to BLOW LOUDER.. LOL RAYS WIN!!!

Morning Habits:

Water and Oxycise at 5:30

My Morning MIT's are going to be work related as I am going in EARLY

1. Report Bonds

2. Filing - Piled up

3. Execute Final Bond and Bid Bond

Just want to get a jump on the day!!!

In the evening I will be working in the Garage some more!!

OK - I am pooped - so will sign off for now... I am Soooooooooo BLESSED!! XOXO, M

Good Morning Day 11!

2009-06-11T04:03:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!!
Little more beauty to search for.... SEE IT??

Woke up early did my Oxycise and water - out the door to the GYM Got in Elliptical and some machines - and another 20 oz of H2O!!! Feels good!! BUT, could use a Nappie already.. LOL

Today's Work MIT's:

Report bonds from yesterday - Billing work - and Filing (yesterday was a BLUR)

MIT's for this afternoon:

1. Take my Camera to a local shop to have Sensor Cleaned

2. Going to the Rays Game with Trey - just going to enjoy his company!!

It is really feeling good to be in my Home, with NO Laundry to do, Carpet Vacuumed, Kitchen and Bathroom Clean... This defiantly is a better way to live - Not as much STRESS!! YEAH!!

Time for shower and get to the office!!!

Make it a GREAT Day Friends.... Love ya, M

Day 10 Evening check in..

2009-06-10T18:10:00.000-07:00

Good evening Friends...I am POOPED!!! Was soooooooo Busy today and worked hard - the good news is my efforts are being NOTICED.. One of our BIG Customers came by the office today to pick up a bond and Kevin was in - he wanted to chat with him. So in turn this email was sent by Kevin to our Owner of the Agency, Regional Manager and Local Managers... I am PROUD of MYSELF!!

When a customer makes a point to stop by my office and say what a great job Margie is doing it does not go unnoticed. Great job Margie!!!!!!!!!!! You have come a long way in a very short period of time. Now if only the rest of us could of come along that quickly …. imagine where we would all be :-)
Thank You,

KW

Nice to know my hard work is paying off!!

Today's MIT's Report:

1. Walk at Lunch (didn't work out yesterday) - NEVER LEFT My Desk

2. Kenny is coming over to install the Kitchen Faucet! - He came over BIGGER Project than planned Saturday AM - so we can go to Home Depot

3. Work in the Garage some more - Go thru the boxes left over from TeamStaff.. Time to get rid of STUFF - NOPE Didn't happen tonight!!

BUT, I did cook a nice dinner for MYSELF - ate at the dining room table again!! I cleaned the kitchen -Cleaned litter box and took the garbage to the Dumpster. Had a load of was in Dryer and it was folded and PUT AWAY.. OK who kidnapped Margie. LOL

Tomorrow AM's Habit - YEP it is becoming one.. LOL Water and Oxycise Going to try for 5:15

Morning MIT:

1. Going to go to the GYM - Need a workout!!

Going to bed VERY SOON... Be blessed and SWEET Dreams everyone!! (All 6 of my readers) LOL XOXO, M

Morning Day 10 - DOUBLE Digits Baby!

2009-06-10T04:01:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends!!

There it is again... The BEAUTY is there JUST LOOK!!

Woke up at 5 this morning - had some time for reflecting and Prayer - what a wonderful way to start the day!!!

Got up and did my Morning Habit - Water and Oxycixe at 5:30 - going to see how to move this to 5:15 a couple days a week and get to the gym for a workout in the mornings too!!

Morning MIT's - Completed as planned - Unloaded Dishwasher and ran the Vacuum.. :-) My carpet hasn't been vacuumed this much since it was installed.. LOL

Today at work will be BUSY.. I have 5 final bond to get out today.. and prob about 5 or 6 bid bonds.. Focus will be a GOOD thing for sure. LOL I have now gone 4 days at work without FB or Twitter. :-) Getting there easier day by day..

Today's MIT's:

1. Walk at Lunch (didn't work out yesterday)
2. Kenny is coming over to install the Kitchen Faucet!
3. Work in the Garage some more - Go thru the boxes left over from TeamStaff.. Time to get rid of STUFF

Hope that today is filled with the things that makes you HAPPY!! Live LARGE.. XOXO, M

Day 9 Is it?? Night time Report!!

2009-06-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends....

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Tired!!! LOL

Was a FANTASTIC Day @ Work- got lots done at work today!! Another busy one again tomorrow.

I got in all my MIT's for this afternoon/evening - even added BONUS!!

My dinner tonight turned out really GOOD - Even had an extra Guest - my Nephew Trey - he didn't know that Aunt Margie knew how to cook.. LOL

Trey Baked a Blueberry cake for Dessert.. It was YUMMY!!

Here are some pics from tonight - we went to walk the beach after dinner and took Trey back home...

Our little Man is GROWING UP!!! He is so much FUN... We are going to the Ray's Game on Thursday night!! :-)

Tomorrow AM's Habits: Water (8 oz Daph) and Oxycise

Morning MIT's
1. Unload dishwasher
2. Run Vacuum

Hope that everyone had a WONDERFUL Day.. I am so blessed - while walking the beach - I was in touch with Friends in Vermont, TN, AL - How cool is that!!! Love you all!! Sweet Dreams.. M

Good Morning Day 9!!

2009-06-09T04:16:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends!

Do you SEE IT???

I didn't get up till 5:50 .. BUT, got my Oxycise and Water done..

Couldn't unload dishwasher - forgot to run it last night :-) Ran it this AM..

Dinner is in the croppot.. Pork roast, Sauerkraut, with Mushrooms and Apples.. Lou is making Smashed Potatoes. Cuz he would have to eat instant here.. LOL And Fresh Asparagus!

Today's MIT's Work:

I have quite a few Final bonds to do today - Income generation and then some collections.. Yeah we have to do it all..

MIT's Home:
1. Go for a walk at Lunch
2. Set Table for Dinner
3. Unload dishwasher

Make it a GREAT Day!! Hugs and Love, M

Day 8 Night time Report..

2009-06-08T18:13:00.000-07:00

Better post this FAST before I fall asleep!!!

Today was a GREAT Day - had a visit at work from our Regional Manager - had a GREAT conversation - I was very pleased!!! Day 3 without FB or Twitter at the OFFICE!!!

Came home after work and worked in the Garage some more - the Office will be put off a while - GARAGE First!! It looks like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - one half clean the other not so much... LOL

The Faucet in the kitchen is being installed on Wed Night!! YEAH!!

Ate dinner at the dining room table again - cheated a little played with the TOUCH!!

Morning Habit:
H2O and Oxycise at 5:30

MIT's for the AM:
1. Put dinner in the Crock Pot - Mom and Lou are coming over for dinner
2. Clean litter box
3. Unload dishwasher

Good night Friends - Hitting the shower then BED!! Sweet Dreams!! M

Happy Monday Day #8

2009-06-08T03:51:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Friends,

Day 8 - WOW - what a DIFFERENCE a week can make!! I feel so much better about EVERYTHING.. My house is much more presentable (lots to do still), I am not running in circles - talking about what needs to get done... I am DOING IT!! Nice change for sure...

The BEAUTY Is all around you - are you LOOKIN??

This morning's Habits and MIT's - All have been completed (got the garbage to dumpster before the rain hit) - LOVE THE RAIN!!!

Please send good vibes for today's meeting at work - NEED those!! I work up at 1 am and was SICK - not sure what was up with that... I hate to be sick!!! Little draggy but doing FINE!!

Today's MIT's

1. Organize my file cabinet at work - to become more time efficient
2. De-Clutter my Office tonight - Dust and organize
3. Call one more time to get this Kitchen Faucet installed.. OR find someone else

Something to think about - in order to set goals you have to have a VISION, and what your BELIEFS are...... WHAT are yours??

Live LIFE Inside Out!! Hugs and Love, M