Oh, Monday

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There's so much negativity out in the world. It's hard to remain positive when everyone either brings your down or has ceased having hope. When getting rejection after rejection for job applications,  I just have to get back up and keep at it! So, stay positive, folks! 

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Now, I'm not so sure that I would recommend doing this out loud unless surrounded by a group of friends as I'm sure you'd get several strange looks, but it does makes you think. Anyone who reads knows that at any moment the plot can change. So, why not apply that to your life? Your life is obviously going to randomly change, and I think it's genius to relate it to a plot twist! If it didn't change, life {and books} would be very boring. Enjoy your plot twists this week!

Monday...again?

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Monday's are always rough for any one. I want my weekend back! I don't know what I'd do without coffee. I'm also envious of the Starbucks cup picture Cassie posted this morning (share, lady!). Coffee in tow, I'm ready to take on this week! Let's do it!

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After a long and busy weekend out of town celebrating at a family wedding, I just couldn't bring myself to think deep. Also, I'm pretty sure my Monday will involve lots of cookies or multiple cups of coffee or both...

Another Manic Monday

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Lately the lack of job has really been getting to me. I'm getting restless and losing hope of finding something. However, my support system helps get me through the days of doubt. They give me words of support and motivation. I need to make myself more of an asset and be more assertive. That's at least what I'm telling myself lately. I need to stay positive!

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So, I know that last week my quote had to do with champagne, but I just had to share this one. What's better than champagne? Champagne and sequins! They make life worth living.

Well...not really, but they are pretty awesome and make every day better. And, I totally agree that a smile is a woman's best accessory. A simple smile can change anything!

Monday, We Meet Again

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I feel as though through this blog, we hope to reach people and have people relate to us. Sometimes, I am worried that what we say won't have any significance. C.S. Lewis says everything so beautifully. Sometimes it's more important to live life rather than try and document it. So all of you, check our blog (leave us some comments) and then go out and live! :)

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I have a deep love for champagne and white wine. There are definitely days where nothing I do will make my day better except enjoying a glass of bubbly. There's something about the feeling of the bubbles travelling down my throat that makes everything better. It's perfectly soothing, especially when enjoyed during a bubble bath.

For Beautiful Lips: Speak Only Words of Kindness

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I think there is something very truthful and elegant to this quote. Not everything we think we want is meant for us, and there is always a reason for that. It's best to let go and move past that. Every day should be a new day to choose to love and live in a meaningful way. As Cassie and I both like to remind ourselves, every day is a new day to start over. :)  

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Now, if you grew up with a daddy like mine, you've probably heard something similar to this quote. Whenever anyone did something remotely foolish, he would chime in with a smile on his face, "Don't quit your day job!" Luckily, we knew he was just being a smart aleck and wanted to get a rise out of us.

But, the day I came across this quote, it really resonated with me. It gave me a sense of hope. I mean, everyone's got a daydream, right? Or, if you're like me, you've got several thousand...just ask my husband! So, who's to say you should just give up on it? With hard work, perseverance, faith, trust, and maybe some pixie dust, you can do anything you set your heart on!

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Case of the Mondays

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This quote is in honor of my one year anniversary last week with my man. He put this quote on the flowers he sent me the first week we were together. :) It's so true and wonderful.

Oh my gosh, you guys! I want to cry. How sweet is that???????
{Don't mind me. I'm just a sappy mess right now.}

Okay...my words to live by for this week...

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Since Mary & I started our healthy life plan, I have gained and lost the same 4 pounds over...and over...and over...and over again. It's been very, very frustrating - to say the least. So, this is has become my daily mantra the past few weeks. Mary knows when I get frustrated to just remind me of this, which I am ever so grateful for, and it helps to get me through the tough days!
So, if you're ever having "one of those days," just remember that you'll get a second chance tomorrow!

More Than Words

First things first...

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I hope your morning felt like fall because ours sure did!

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This healthy lifestyle is definitely something you have to wake up every day and choose to follow. Having to make the right choices when out to eat or out on the town is tough. It helps that I have Cassie sending me reminder posts of why we're doing this and to make good choices. This is why I chose this quote this week. We've only just begun, but we're going to keep it up!

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This is my quote for the week in reflection of what I accomplished last week through healthy eating and daily exercise. I have to remember {read as: remind myself multiple times a day} that if I have a goal, I need to do something about it. The goal is not going to achieve itself sitting all nice and pretty on the shelf. 

So, Mary and I have made it thought week one of our new and improved lives. The honeymoon phase of working out and making good choices is over. Now, it's time to get down to business and stay committed!

Something Nice to Say

Did you miss us??

We hope so!!

And soon, you and I might be able to coerce Mary into telling us all about her adventures across the pond!

In the meantime, here are this weeks words of wisdom.

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I can't begin to describe how true I find this quote. No matter what happened in the past or what we've dwelled on, life keeps going on around us. Life keeps moving on whether we choose to or not. So...embrace it! Move past it!  Life goes on and so do we! 

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I had a completely different quote picked out for today, but I changed my mind this morning because this is how I know I'm going to be today. Our AC went out...again so I'm cranky from lack of sleep, & I had to go to Lowe's at six this morning. I feel like that would make a great opening to a joke...or a horror film, you choose - "A woman walks into a home improvement store at 6 a.m."

But, I digress. Some days you know are going to be bad. Or, maybe you know the whole week is going to be terrible. Instead of going for the age old mantra "Grin and Bear It," choose this delightful, lady-like rendition! I know I'll be chanting it to myself all day today! Care to join me?

Say What You Need to Say

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I struggle on a daily basis with trying to be a better person, a less selfish person. 

I would love to lead a life that leads others to being better as well--to be an example. 

It is something I start over every day, choosing to lead my life in a way that I should.  

I love C.S. Lewis. He writes the most spiritually inspirational words.

 There were so many good ones to choose from. 

So I hope everyone else tries to shine today! :)

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I never realized how much happiness could change you until I left my previous job.

I certainly had my happy moments while I worked there because I loved working with the kids and creating my classroom world, but it wasn't enough. The stress was too much, and I discovered that I didn't want to live my life with fear and anxiety festering in my body.

I thought about it and discussed it a lot and determined that I needed to put myself before others for once in my life. And, sorry I'm not sorry, it was one of the best decisions I ever made!

I know for a fact that I'm happier, and my body/mind thanks me for that because it's healthier.

So, love yourself, take care of yourself, and find your happiness!

You won't regret it.

I promise.

Words To Live By

Here are our insights for this week!

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I will forever believe that all of life's answers can be found in Boy Meets World. It is one of those shows that will never grow old, will always make me laugh, and still maintains morals while addressing life issues. Most of us grew up with the wise words of George Feeny. :) So, my words to live by, are Fee-hee-hee-nnnys! Love is precious and rare and deserves to be cherished.

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I used to have to remind myself of this every day when I was employed.

My job would drive me absolutely nutty.

It's becoming easier to realize that it's just a bad day now that I'm not fully employed.

I'm finding peace with my life and loving it more and more every day!