Day 9 Round 2...

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

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

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

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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

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

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!!

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!!!

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...

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!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!

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!!!

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!!

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