I am grateful..

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it's never too early to write down or think about what we are grateful for..no matter small or large..

So if you are going through a rough patch, this simple exercise may help uplift you a bit..

Here's my list..
1. I'm grateful for a nice warm bath to soak my sprained ankle..
2. I'm grateful for a lovely sandwhich that my boyfriend made for me for lunch..
3. I'm grateful for understanding clients..
4. I'm grateful for the crutches we borrowed from a close friend, so I can get around a little better..

Ok those are some of the things I'm grateful for..
Make your own list..and see what you come up with..I'm sure it will uplift your spirits..
Many blessings..

Take time for yourself to rest..

This was a rough week for me..I was rushing to put the trash out before the garbage pick up came..needless to say I never did get it to the curb..I was looking at the garbage truck and I must have missed a step on the deck..Next thing I know I hear a pop and I am down in the dirt..laying there in my pajamas..I started to panic..I was alone at the house..cell phone by my bed inside..My first thought was.."oh my God, I broke both my ankles and I can't move"..So I started praying to God, the angels..and felt I need to get myself inside to call my boyfriend..I tried to get up, but couldn't feel my left foot..My left foot was numb..I could barely feel my clogs on my feet..my right ankle was sore too..Since I tend to be stubborn, I just told myself, I'm going to some how make it back into the house..I attempted to lift myself up with my legs but quickly fell back down since I couldn't balance myself..there are several steps to climb on the wood deck..Which normally would seem easy to handle..Ahh the little things we take for granted every day..was the first lesson I was quickly realizing..as much as I bitch and complain about money, my weight, my car..whatever little thing ..at this moment and from this moment on I was learning how fortunate I was..because when you can't do the simple things like walk up a few steps to get into the house..you realize how fortunate you really are.. I did manage to get back into the house..I got on my knees..and pulled myself up by the railings on the steps..got myself up the steps and crawled into the house..meeting my dog Nelson at eye level as I crawled in..I finally got myself onto my bed and to my cell phone and was able to call my boyfriend..He's a school bus driver..I rarely will call him while he's driving unless it was an emergency..Hearing his voice calmed me down..He usually comes home on his break about 10a..and reassured me he'd be home soon..I propped my leg up and relaxed for a bit..then I had to go to the bathroom..uh oh..how would I do this..so I realized that my right ankle was swollen but ok to walk in..our place is small..but at this moment it was to my advantage..since my furniture was close together..I decided to use tables to balance myself on while holding my left leg up in the air and putting all my weight on my right leg..I was able to hobble into the bathroom and get some ibuprofen..and a couple ice packs..I hobbled back to the bed..propped up my ankle and layed there until my boyfriend got home..I believe I sprained it really bad..Luckily I had my phone and laptop near by..So I researched on WEBMD and other sites..From the readings it seemed that i severely sprained my ankle..I'm a pet sitter/dog walker..and had about 6 visits that day..I never cancel..unless the weather is severe..I've been a pet sitter for 16 yrs and hardly ever cancel..So I texted/emailed all my clients letting them know what happened and that I couldn't make it today..I figured there's no sense in worrying about tomorrow..let's just focus on the here and now..So as each day went by I had to contact them..This happened Tuesday morning..It's now Friday morning..day 4 of not being able to walk..I do have some improvement but still can't walk..This down time sure gives you plenty of time to think and ponder about things..I've been wanting to get out of pet sitting for years but couldn't because of financial reasons..and in the back of my mind I always wondered..as I get older and at some point can no longer do this ..what else could I do to support myself..well I do have many hobbies/interests..that I've been putting more time into..Lately I've been making soy candles and have sold some in the past..I'm also a reiki master teacher..And had to give myself reiki to help with the discomfort..So the lessons I've learned so far is..sometimes you are forced to take time for yourself..my accident forced me to do this..it also forced me to think about other options for making money..and I'm also realizing I am fortunate..being fortunate isn't always about having alot of friends..money..being good looking..just being able to open your eyes..and care for yourself is a blessing..and we all take forgranted the little things..APPRECIATE THE LITTLE THINGS..Blessings..

My New Etsy Craft Page

I've been crafting and creating for years..I've done craft shows and just love to create whatever I can get my hands on..It's therapy to me and I love it..I find it relaxing..I just love being able to make something beautiful out of nothing..still amazes me to this day..

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Create..

I've always been an artistic and crafty person, ever since I was a little girl. I loved art class and hated gym.. Probably why I'm not very athletic..but that's ok..I don't have to..Being creative comes naturally to me and I use my creativity on a daily basis in some form..My creativity many times helped lift my spirits..at moments of sadness, depression,boredom..Being creative and artistic helped pull me out of myself and go into my own little world..where I could actually make something out of nothing..and then have a nice little finished product that I created with my own two hands..so you say well that's nice but I'm not creative or artistic at all..I say no..not true..I believe we all are capable of being creative..yes to some it comes more naturally than others..like for myself..but I do believe just taking time to create something..whether it's taking old family photos and making a scrap book..painted a wall in a room..cutting flowers from your garden or buying some flowers ..it doesn't matter the project..just CREATE..it will lift your spirits..get your mind off of your worries..and you can even create gifts for others..so many times you can save money making things yourself..plus the satisfaction of telling admirers..I made that..

So glad I have this blog..free to speak my mind..

Just venting a bit..I applied for a local blog at a town neighboring where I live..The person that contacted me sent a short message..What town are you in? I was honest and told her and said there were no blogs for my town..no response..well gee..rude and not able to write a decent email..maybe I don't want to be on your stupid blog..ahh well..everything happens for a reason..just annoyed me..oh well I've learned ..always the hard way to make my own path..and not expect people to open doors for me..cuz usually they don't..

Lavender Scented Spray

Lavender Scent Spray


How'd you sleep last night? me, so so..I've never been a great sleeper..so I had an idea to make a nice spray..Lavender Spray..Lavender is known for it's relaxing qualities..take a spray bottle..I filled it almost full with filtered water and added 15 drops of Young Living Lavender Essential oil.(I used a 1 oz bottle).you can add any scent you want..you can use it as a room scenter..spray your linens..or just because you want a little lift..try it..



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Today is your day..

Today is your day by Shania Twain

You got what it takes you can win?




You got what it takes you can win,

Today is your day to begin.

Don't give up here, don't you quit.

The moment is now, this is it

Know that you can then you will

Get to the top of the hill

Part of the fun is the climb

You just gotta make up your mind



That today is your day

And nothing can stand in your way

Today is your day

Everything's goin' your way

Today (you can do it)

Today (c'mon c'mon)

Today (c'mon do it)

Today



When somebody throws sticks and stones

All they can break are your bones

And life's gonna kick you around

Then kick you again when you're down



But today is your day

And nothing can stand in your way

Today is your day



[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/today-is-your-day-lyrics-shania-twain.html ]



Everything's goin' your way

Today (c'mon do it now)

Today

Today

Today



mmmm life's gonna kick you, its gonna kick you around, its gonna kick you down



Brush yourself off no regrets

This is as good as it gets

Don't expect more or less

Just go out and give it your best (give it your best)



Today is your day

And nothing can stand in your way

Today is your day

Everything's goin' your way



Today

Today ( I said today is your day)

Today

Today

I said today

Today

Today is your day mmmmm

Queen of leftovers..

I was thinking, I should start a blog about cooking with leftovers..so here I go..A blog post about cooking with leftovers..Money is very tight currently, so I've learned to use leftovers.
Today I made Potato Salad..I had some leftover red potatoes that I bought from a farm stand..I boiled them..threw in a vadalia onion..some garlic..let all that boil for about 10 mins..I added some left over mayo..left over dijon mustard..pickle juice..some cut up pickles..mix all together while still warm..then let cool in refrigerator..viola..potato salad..

So before you throw out those left overs..see where you can use them..just make sure the food isn't spoiled and always read dates on the containers..
Blessings..
S

Sunflowers..natures smiley face;o)

I changed my profile picture on my facebook acct to a sunflower..Yesterday I made a small arrangement out of silk sunflowers..I've always loved sunflowers since I was a kid..I've always found them to be the happiest flowers. They bloom in late summer in NJ..and just make me happy when I see them. Buy some sunflowers or give them as a gift..make someone happy!!

You Make me Smile..

I get happy everytime I hear the song.."You make me smile" by Uncle Kracker..
I didn't know who sang it or anything about it until I did a search on You tube..I just knew every time I heard it..it calmed me down and made me happy..Isn't it nice when a song can do that..