Life is Short. Do what you love and do it often.
Taking time to think, relax, recharge, and regroup.
Planning for 2011.
Let’s make it the best one yet.
To you, my cherished readers, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I wish you health, happiness, prosperity and peace in 2011. May all that you wish for, be the least that you get.
One of my most popular Blog posts and concepts that really took off over the past year, has been my Bucket List Blog. On February 19th, 2010 I urged you to make a list of your dreams– or simply a list of 25 things you want to do before you “kick the bucket.” The concept pushed many, including Brooke Burke to create her Bucket List which she spoke of on The Oprah Show, on her Blog, and in her upcoming book, The Naked Mom. Because of the power of the Bucket List, and with the approach of 2011, instead of making New Year’s resolutions this year, I wanted to encourage all my readers who haven’t yet done so to make their Bucket List. I’ve re-posted mine below, added a few updates in RED (’cause it’s almost been a year), and then, I’d love to see yours.
Holiday time for our family has always been a big deal. Many years ago when my children were small, (and I was still married), my ex-wife and I made great use of our holiday time. Instead of running south and contending with the hoards of irritated travelers, we stayed put… the ultimate ‘staycation.’ I can recall with great affection, hauling in our Christmas tree and setting the presents below, sitting by the fire and decorating ginger bread houses. I remember it like it was yesterday– Christmas morning, our little one’s running down the stairs, still in their pj’s, hair disheveled, smelly breath and smiles beaming across their faces as they opened their presents. I filmed several Christmases’ and took enough photos to assemble a great collection of what our family was like during these happy times. I love to recall these precious memories. That feeling of success in my heart, feeling so fortunate, and having my family all to myself, with no schedules, no school, no interference from outside sources.
I feel grateful your suffering is over. I feel sad for the pain you’ve endured. I hope you are at peace, wherever you are. Many are thinking of you at this moment. You were too young.
RIP, Elizabeth Edwards
Yes ladies, my first domesticated attempt in a while.
If you read my blog, you know I LOVE TO EAT, HATE TO COOK.
But I played “aproned mommy” and baked these Chanukah cookies.
My boys painted them.
Aren’t we SO Martha Stewart?
This chart ran yesterday in The Globe And Mail. Someone at my gym snapped the…
When was the last time you took the time to call your best friend, your aunt, your employee, your husband and tell them how much you appreciate them? Now I don’t mean to slip in an “I love you” at the end of a call after phoning them for another reason. I mean JUST to tell them how important they are in your life, to thank them, and tell them how great you think they are? I bet most of you cannot remember the last time. Yuck. Well that’s no good!
When I awoke this morning, I wasn’t feeling connected to a particular topic for today. My thoughts were scattered. And then a Blackberry text message from a friend I haven’t spoken to in a while set off a light. I wished my husband’s friend a quick happy new year this morning and asked him how he was doing. His reply, “Happy New Year to you too. We are overdue to get together. Things are okay. They could definitely be better, but then again, I could be in Haiti.”
I help busy women (like you!) prioritize self-care so you can experience less stress, more calm and greater joy every day!