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LISTIFYLIFE CHALLENGE WEEK 3

April 11, 2016 By

Listify Life – LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY

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I like to think if myself as an uncomplicated creature. I tend to be optimistic, even in the face of hopelessness and I’m easy to please. I can find happiness in the simplest things.

  • Hearing my children laugh
  • Sunny days
  • Sitting beside my husband
  • Spring flowers and the sound of birds

Flowers

  • Walking the dog
  • Writing a good chapter or a good book
  • Finishing a manuscript
  • A good meal

Dinner

  • A good workout
  • Being with my friends and sharing
  • The sound of ocean waves

Ocean Waves

  • Relaxing with a good book
  • Finding the perfect pair of shoes, or shoes in general
  • Talking to my mother
  • Ice Cream

These are just a few things.  I’m sure I could go on and on. How about you? What makes you happy?

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LISTIFYLIFE CHALLENGE Week 2

March 29, 2016 By

 

ListifyLife –THE BOOK I’D LIKE TO LIVE IN FOR A WHILE

 

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The book I’d like to live in for a while was not an easy topic for me.

A good book is about how much an author can torture the characters. Really make them suffer. They have to go through quite a bit to reach that happy ending. Sometimes the places where they live aren’t La-La Land.

I’ve lived in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Texas and Delaware. Life in all of these places was good to me. I have wonderful memories of each. I’ve written stories that took place in most of these places and life was good for my characters by the end of the book. But getting there-not so much.

Welcome to Delaware

 

Welcome to Houston

Welcome to Washington

 

 

 

When it comes to a book, I’d want to move in during the Epilogue. By then the bad guys are behind bars, the sun has come out, the couple has kissed and made up and all is right with the world again.

SHORT STAY 3

 

Do you have a book you’d like to live in for a while?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LISTIFYLIFE CHALLENGE

March 17, 2016 By

I am a goal orientated person. Nothing gives me more pleasure than making a list of things that I need to get done and then checking them off.

This year I decided I wanted to get more organized. I wanted to keep track of what I ate, how many words I write, how many pages I edit, when my newsletter is due, when I workout and the list goes on and on.

I’ve purchased four planners and more pens in more colors than I care to count. I’ve got stickers and clips and post-its. I should be the most organized and accomplished person on the east coast. Am I any closer to getting more stuff done?

Planner II

 

Pens

 

Sticker Stuff

No, I’m not. But I’ve found a way to make keeping track of stuck so much more fun. That’s why I decided to participate in the ListifyLife Challenge. The ListifyLife challenge is the brainchild of Roni Loren. Sierra Godfrey came up with the gorgeous graphics.

Listify Life Spring Challenge - Join up!

https://roniloren.com/blog/2016/3/14/listify-life-challenge

 

If you like to make lists or keep track of stuff come on and join me. The challenge starts next week- March 20th,  so there is plenty of time. I’ve even bought two more notebooks I’m excited about participating with other on keeping track of stuff. Of course you don’t have to spend a cent to get involved. Just follow the link above and get started.  Let me know how you’re making out. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

#listifylife #listifylifechallange

 

 

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March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016 By

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

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February 17, 2016

February 17, 2016 By

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.

Helen Keller

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HELLO 2016

January 10, 2016 By

I’m one of those people who makes lists, set goals and likes challenges. Of course I make resolutions. For 2016 here they are. Goals for 2016How about you? Do you have any resolutions for 2016?

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December 28, 2015

December 28, 2015 By

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

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December 10, 2015

December 10, 2015 By

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

 

George Bernard Shaw

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THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT

November 17, 2015 By

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As we near the holiday the same question always comes up again and again. What can I give my husband for Christmas and what can he give me. After several years of marriage I’ve given this question a lot of thought. I think I can finally answer this question without hesitating. I know what I like and I know what gifts I like to received. I’ve told him he can never go wrong with anything in the following categories.

Lingerie – if he buys me something sexy to wear then we both will be happy. This can include sleep wear, lounge wear or sexy panties. Who wouldn’t be happy with that?

Leather. – Almost everyone likes leather. It can be a coat, a wallet, a handbag. Either way I’m sure I’ll have a big grin if he gives me something from this category.

Cologne – I wear lots of different scents depending on the time of year. If he were to choose one from my many bottles on my dresser he can’t go wrong. I told him I like layering my scents, so by including lotion or shower gel he’s got a decent gift.

Gift card – I was born to shop, but I might not want to do it all at once. Gift cards allow me to get the right thing just when I need it. I’ve been known to pull one from my wallet in July. The timing is always right for a gift card.

Cashmere – I don’t think I need to say another thing.

Pampering – I’m always ready for a manicure, pedicure, facial or a massage. An afternoon where I can get one, two or all four treatments is always a welcomed gift.

I’m still at a loss at what to give him, but I hope I’ve made it simpler for him. What are your top six gifts?

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November 16, 2015 By

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