tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56572491142314592372024-02-07T16:17:47.375-08:00charmed & blessedThis blog is all about living, thriving, and counting my blessings. Welcome =)MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-35001224288538531892023-10-08T17:33:00.001-07:002023-10-08T17:33:46.617-07:00Brain 🧠 Training<p><span class="s1" style="font-size: 28px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;">Brain </span><span class="s2" style="font-size: 28px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">🧠</span><span class="s1" style="font-size: 28px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-weight: bold;"> Training</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-decoration: underline;">Watch: </span><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The Huberman Lab Podcasts on YouTube. You’ll get smarter just listening and following along with what they’re talking about. Plus, Dr. Andrew Huberman talks with his hands and he’ll occasionally “flex” without flexing because not only is he super articulate but he’s also buff</span><span class="s5">💪</span><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-decoration: underline;">Do:</span><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> Download Impulse Brain Training. Put that tendency to scroll endlessly on socials and sharpen your mind in the areas of attention, focus, problem solving, and visual creativity </span><span class="s5">✅</span><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s4" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-decoration: underline;">Prioritize:</span><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> Having meaningful conversations with people who matter. We are social beings and therefore happier when we have our needs for connection (emotional, intellectual, physical, mental, and spiritual) met in real life on a consistent basis </span><span class="s5">🙌</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s3" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Have a charmed and blessed week everyone </span><span class="s5">🤗</span></p>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-85206609761637917342023-01-28T18:53:00.030-08:002023-01-29T19:10:44.774-08:00Past, Present, and Future<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMHmy7661RR1PgpfNxE6zqQbeEfXqQ6RlwV2YbdIAbjZPoqq6KdRwvnogj8w6dC2lYXHvQBJrzh7xXV4Yiy7rEaUnNXlE9RIS6W68xL_mBZnHBMa8HRfmr8o_prZQJMhPhRjwXfHcqsKFcnC-GJnaD4ixTycmh_OrUc4_6H8uBwY1DhhXfBIU-qr8/s3088/2023.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMHmy7661RR1PgpfNxE6zqQbeEfXqQ6RlwV2YbdIAbjZPoqq6KdRwvnogj8w6dC2lYXHvQBJrzh7xXV4Yiy7rEaUnNXlE9RIS6W68xL_mBZnHBMa8HRfmr8o_prZQJMhPhRjwXfHcqsKFcnC-GJnaD4ixTycmh_OrUc4_6H8uBwY1DhhXfBIU-qr8/s320/2023.jpeg" width="240" /></a></blockquote></blockquote></div><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">"Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the richness of simplicity, the treasures of peace, and the sweetness of grace." </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Saint Ambrose of Milan</h3><p><br /></p><p><b><u>To my Past:</u></b></p><p>Thank you for making me stronger and wiser, but most of all; good riddance!</p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u>To my Present:</u></b></p><p>I am grateful, joyful, and peaceable.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>To my Future:</u></b></p><p>I am hopeful, excited, and grounded in God's love and eternal embrace.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="background-color: #fcff01; color: #6aa84f;">Wishing you and your loved ones a super duper charmed and blessed 2023 ! ! ! :-) ;-) = )</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.charmedandblessed.com/" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #112233; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="quick clip.mov" src="https://videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com/animated-thumbnails/image/bd264403-527e-4312-a103-37d832867edb.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&Date=1675024039&Signature=723ed02d3985afa35626332f11e421a5b091a95c" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /></a></div>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-84477203202100083702020-07-31T08:39:00.027-07:002020-08-03T08:14:14.972-07:00Wonder Women<p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sometimes you need a woman living her truest and most authentic self to light the way.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Whatever invisible and visible societal, familial, and personal restraints we are carrying, when we (women) have each other’s back, we cannot be shackled.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We do not shy away from owning our dirty laundry.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We clean it up, just like we do everything else.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The poem below is an ode to all the Wonder Women I know and love. And if I haven’t met you and the poem below resonates with you, then I love you too.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Have a Charmed & Blessed weekend friends,</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Millie</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><u><br /></u></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><u>What is a Wonder Woman?</u></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She does not blow away in the wind even if her hair does.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She doest not crumble, succumb to sorrow, even when everyone else around her does.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She plants good seeds and tends to those seedlings daily. </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She brings forth whatever the seedlings need so that they grow, blossom, and thrive.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She grows more luminescent with time.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">That is a Wonder Woman to me.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><font size="5"><br /></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="5"></font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkuwEkl_jilhQmUzMMg9zYBCVEVFktiK1GcNTnCDlXORIJHc4zomtFHcogxyFobas5yz6G1FD2ub59hS_9beF7uxUKlHr4SOYDWtjDIuOcjGWtYcHzc2MWC5ME6aNlR_v2sb2JbqiRAo/s2048/IMG_4992.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkuwEkl_jilhQmUzMMg9zYBCVEVFktiK1GcNTnCDlXORIJHc4zomtFHcogxyFobas5yz6G1FD2ub59hS_9beF7uxUKlHr4SOYDWtjDIuOcjGWtYcHzc2MWC5ME6aNlR_v2sb2JbqiRAo/w308-h410/IMG_4992.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-30198972966253515032020-06-05T13:48:00.004-07:002020-07-31T08:47:27.175-07:00Our Papa<div class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div>
<div class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Yesterday we observed a very sad day in the Dizon Family. Two years and one day ago we lost our beloved Papa. The patriarch of our family looked after everyone he cared for. I counted around 100+ he personally tended to between <u>his siblings</u> + <u>his children</u> + <u>his grand children</u> + <u>his nephews</u> + <u>his nieces</u> + <u>his in laws</u> + <u>his in law's families</u>.</div><div class="p1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
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Our Papa even had business associates he personally mentored, became good friends with, and served as that missing, loving, paternal figure in their life. Remembering how each and everyone he cared for spoke of my papa brings tears to my eyes.<br />
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What I loved the most about him was his competency and compassion as a leader. He was <b><i>competent </i></b>in his ability to get things done WITH others and THROUGH others. He was also <b><i>compassionate</i></b> in that despite the color of a person's skin, what the person believed in or not, he knew how to properly and articulately communicate with anyone. Wisdom poured out of him because he was a wise man. </div>
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Despite his humanity and imperfections, he used his Big Personality, Big Heart, and Big Intellect to guide all he loved both individually and collectively.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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I love, respect, and miss you forever Papa.</div>
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Love,</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Papa's youngest grandson, Lyle S. Dizon, Jr.</td></tr>
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MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-22683724250698095802020-02-12T09:43:00.007-08:002023-01-28T18:11:59.861-08:00Millie the Poet<br /><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqxJwQ6TT_IOHMRY3J0QmrsnDhBLCcssGiCsEH-ICOdhEsOH3n19vwTdmVNcJOVEjbUYuop4CJ8qx5XnQkbVPBGu4PKYmVJc4FnImlU7HMnjTwpmvYZsVp8mMMm_08uncM1V0WuG2Z29o5m7IgiYrjaADPqeesA1g2wwSn2En6n-dMpLAXOf9JHaL/s1620/eternalembrace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1283" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqxJwQ6TT_IOHMRY3J0QmrsnDhBLCcssGiCsEH-ICOdhEsOH3n19vwTdmVNcJOVEjbUYuop4CJ8qx5XnQkbVPBGu4PKYmVJc4FnImlU7HMnjTwpmvYZsVp8mMMm_08uncM1V0WuG2Z29o5m7IgiYrjaADPqeesA1g2wwSn2En6n-dMpLAXOf9JHaL/s320/eternalembrace.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><div><font size="5"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am here to say:</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><i style="font-size: medium;">Fly, Baby, Fly</i><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">The fears, tears, and heaviness disappears</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">For you’ve always had them</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Those iridescent things called wings</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">So, do it, Child</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Your time has come to</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><i style="font-size: medium;">Fly, Baby, FLY !</i></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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I remember whenever I would tell him about someone ruffling my feathers, he would sit back, smoke his cigar, and in a very brut, unapologetic, and frank manner would say, “<b><i>Millie, you’re better than them. Stop acting like you’re not.</i></b>”</div>
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Then in another example, I’m pulling my hair out, stressed out, and overwhelmed and he says nonchalantly in an even tone as smooth as butter, “<b><i>Millie, get your shit together and things will get better, darling.</i></b>”</div>
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"Being Better" was not for the sake of competition and making someone else lose; rather, it was for the sake of <b><i>transcending all situations</i></b> that made me feel less than, afraid, ashamed, rejected, dejected, looser-ish, frightened, alone, ugly, messy, etc.</div>
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What I loved the most about him was his uncanny ability to simultaneously engage my mind and heart in a way that only a loving father could. Happily, I find myself using these emotional and intellectual tools to troubleshoot myself and life situations I encounter. I'm finding more and more that this type of self awareness is not only rare, but it is also a game changer in finding and maintaining successes in the various arenas we have in life (relationships, business, health, finances, etc.)<br />
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For all of this, I am so grateful for all the lessons my Papa has gifted me. I will make sure to do the same ;-)<br />
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<i>(I Love and miss you forever to infinity, Pa! And yes, I will always continue to strive to be better just like you taught us. I will also try not to get cross eyed and red when I get angry and will hold my temper to the best of my abilities. Lastly, I promise to stay off my high horse unless we are going into battle. Peace out!)</i></div>
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<br />MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-34870000110762175192016-06-10T16:08:00.001-07:002023-01-28T18:13:06.088-08:00Summer 2016<div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupEiXBTk2qQYP9iW0qJzKzwSZDLRvWEUsLU4om5yycGOQkbgv6Wux7y-k2v98Rn9LkrB7ITfnIPJtxkPY3Ftm_rJXydlOMEd87VjVflIHuCgWwUglMw_Fvnj3UFT-_cYXn9kEqvdZNFg/I/photo_96228.jpg" /></div><div>Wednesday, 6/8/16- Gigi's last day of 2nd grade and kindergarten for Gavin.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQks70a3wCmw6ZSIQaBCN0bQ7qSUe8KguxebxmCmTiotZElNbXCIw7Iur_gLvfgitIR5mf-J29LaJ97xowqSKt0o5tGZVi5NwYUJntxUEgArLnnlxHWIa8Bfnt4sAX450F2xtNRmTZyyY/I/photo_853744.jpg" /></div>Later that day we celebrated with their cousins and family for (Alina's 9th birthday.)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>With the newest member of the family, Tyson only 11 days old!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g2MkNMTtuDU/V1tI-RmUIJI/AAAAAAAAE7s/BC9XCLdyLMc/I/photo_928591.jpg" /></div><div>Thu., 6/9/16 kids played with neighborhood friends, went to the library, park, and grocery shopping.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejsZ88ZmCVhQn4fuFoz-2uUDi7hkOIQr7wgH-M1n-StMQiy7Groz4yjndXCmE-gq5k30x3Ojzunx7q-AjiTmR-v6dEFDZD7ojyLLa_TQPh6fdgskUnWkXmUxX1G6dMWiA_ltkmhgSujs/I/photo_890495.jpg" /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmWqhE44Pj6LIeS504EsDp7IZFWq_KQdJq2i1tIzdZe31o1ZWtzqeEWMqnL-W7bkGGsElwH_7XCSxXxSAwSQFXh8Nq2pWXlSCeBQl9iyuutE0vCAvPm9McdiKZDXh6KSUHFy5gQq7cQg/I/photo_172782.jpg" /></div><div>Fri., 6/10/16, taking advantage the free bowling for elementary kids during the summer! </div><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LOjsyICgaep3IaHzqD0bFz99O5trmIVITKFoWTSu8QUAP1qcy0DxbrKBtzJ1q-Mvx-_TFMwcTzEO9TiZNpsS4ByJWWscWu1Dsoy3FZIoHkne8i38zRX8WcU6TdA3pvwKRI1BXu7x53E/I/photo_678060.jpg" /></div><br /><div><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnBPMj8hT5WQT5IcHCOYSbcyY1llpeCmNCUx8d8mUcCGrFQWbdUIKnnPl9bZB5ugnKF8C2iKhsPvxcKIgk-_6v_L9fGq0ADysGqGXQlQuqK0OB4GM1O_FreUb3VEnVTxSYCMyruulcUY/I/photo_585782.jpg" /></div><div>The kids love bowling! Especially with the bumpers 😊</div><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br /></div><br /><br /> <br /></div><br /><br /> <br /></div><div><br /> <br /></div><br /><br /> MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-75126602469022445372016-03-01T16:11:00.000-08:002016-03-01T16:18:52.213-08:003/1/16 Lego Creations<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxJqyAxRgQS2q5ZW291tGFC9uj49rWUywjFMqENW6yUkSXAR8m1MAv6A70c053_r0SuezZ9qZGwXUfr21JkdZQNRfmAFMoneBiF_6YoX1uyu0pIgcLbCK8A9mKHZEmWeruMd99r3Zprc/I/photo_188616.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e8Qs7tKwZ1Y/VtYxam-zlAI/AAAAAAAAE2c/Pc6tcd5vBM4/I/photo_423878.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <br></div><br><br><br></div><br> MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-29136726208150035872015-02-20T10:13:00.001-08:002015-02-20T11:53:24.281-08:00Oakland Museum of CaliforniaOn Wednesday, we put our current obligations on hold <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">to spend the day with friends at the museum.</span><div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5Akek0F3xm1RbcOF8hwHjEYJYjpKa0K1o_fO_5FAa8gFeTlBoAeZGc8QjJRQPulDhYR1psCzNURAOiee_MWXgRiFmRjEJYCRxbWk2laez6p8dQEbT2chgk_rSL6xUPn5faNw8VqXpaY/s640/blogger-image-1927310359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5Akek0F3xm1RbcOF8hwHjEYJYjpKa0K1o_fO_5FAa8gFeTlBoAeZGc8QjJRQPulDhYR1psCzNURAOiee_MWXgRiFmRjEJYCRxbWk2laez6p8dQEbT2chgk_rSL6xUPn5faNw8VqXpaY/s640/blogger-image-1927310359.jpg"></a></div><br></div> </div><div>I was thinking about how our friends were doing and sycnhronistically received a group text from Kiscelle about hanging out with the gang for an outing at the Oakland Museum of California.</div><div><br></div><div>My scheduled <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">meetings were changed, we checked to make sure the hubby was okay with the kids missing school, packed our food/snacks/drinks, and got ready for a day of fun!</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtau2Mnn8AHYLyhNOO_pI4Esq7MVpg8woLVlVtpUUmD5YJQ-UbSmBXoH2jiqnFcbBYozTrlCJCl1HjeERdEQbOQ5LCqYVVchUZiyH2OXlLJV1QcGouJ6GQP5b8qD5421aC_2eQ8vWwW3s/s640/blogger-image-1487015540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtau2Mnn8AHYLyhNOO_pI4Esq7MVpg8woLVlVtpUUmD5YJQ-UbSmBXoH2jiqnFcbBYozTrlCJCl1HjeERdEQbOQ5LCqYVVchUZiyH2OXlLJV1QcGouJ6GQP5b8qD5421aC_2eQ8vWwW3s/s640/blogger-image-1487015540.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>We left at 10:30 and got to the museum at about 11 am. The museum has its own enclosed parking structure and parking was easy. We stayed for about four hours and with museum validation, the parking fee was $5. Children 8 and under are free and adults $15.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tf6VJzbM9cLtPfoQzEqm7HB2RK02n4iQbqa7GUCMuUxYpEiPVWlPaLNFuWyth3gyXS9x_-q6-Tkf74nqz_X2qjVnVOlXWy9mw3Yme_0lUhoK1szZIacBnm8p3xaSjolei7ZR4pEBoog/s640/blogger-image-70493414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tf6VJzbM9cLtPfoQzEqm7HB2RK02n4iQbqa7GUCMuUxYpEiPVWlPaLNFuWyth3gyXS9x_-q6-Tkf74nqz_X2qjVnVOlXWy9mw3Yme_0lUhoK1szZIacBnm8p3xaSjolei7ZR4pEBoog/s640/blogger-image-70493414.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">There are three parts of the museum, natural, history, and art (I think). We spent most of our time in the natural portion of the museum but visited all three. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l3iar4k-bywoilwfDbZq1d4OvS_nZhLMbJeT3fvXVw30cGf2jPLQ8rjlBhBR7ndRyCvB-_lBUNFjZTKSyEw8mI0ur1-jNsgjwrTi7zGZDNBNMXh1GiE-5VZbLKPc0U6iCE4AOtVJvnU/s640/blogger-image-391445711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l3iar4k-bywoilwfDbZq1d4OvS_nZhLMbJeT3fvXVw30cGf2jPLQ8rjlBhBR7ndRyCvB-_lBUNFjZTKSyEw8mI0ur1-jNsgjwrTi7zGZDNBNMXh1GiE-5VZbLKPc0U6iCE4AOtVJvnU/s640/blogger-image-391445711.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifat-pXjDsXIIucB4biv6ZjEdM_XZDPZmDSeVS6xuxwQ050sps4ML_4rUHu3Gi_oLKkmYPXnSPvaQDm5XgjutYU43phHtKFJBXABbbhFuSwuhkNil5ig1999hLRYkXCrB4P0udBojIxjY/s640/blogger-image-562654500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Top row, from L to R: Kiscelle, Clark, Rowan, Gigi, Kayla, Kelsey, Myra, Gavin, Alana, Millie.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bottom row, from L to R: Linda, Adria, Mateo, Petra.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>A passion for adventure, fun with our kids and, friendship is what continues to draw us together. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you mamas & kids for another wonderful excursion!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-33042439123171977002014-11-20T23:48:00.001-08:002014-11-22T20:49:14.739-08:00Family travel tips: in-room meal preppingI am writing this post because I promised my friend Karina that I would share my family meal-prepping tips before she leaves for vacation with her family.<br />
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The only appliances you really need in your hotel room is a refrigerator and a microwave. During our <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">most recent trip to the Aulani, we opted for a studio suite versus a one-bedroom (with a full kitchen) to lengthen our vacation. Since the studio sleeps the four of us comfortably, it was definitely worth it!</span></div>
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As a rule of thumb, while on vacation I like to have one nice meal at a restaurant as a treat<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. Dinner is usually the meal we prefer to splurge on. Sometimes it's lunch or brunch. For the rest of our non-restaurant meals, I like to prepare them in our hotel room.</span></div>
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Our DVC (Disney Vacation Club) studio at the Aulani came with a sink, sponge, dishwashing soap, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, carafe for the coffee, serving platters, utensils, glasses, wine glasses, cups, and plates. </div>
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Breakfast: Bacon, eggs, and toast. (Kimchi is optional. Gerald and I like it on our eggs because it adds flavor.)</div>
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First you'll need to pack microwaveable Tupperware and coconut oil in a small plastic container. Both travel well and coconut oil is solid at room temperature so it doesn't scan as a liquid during your TSA check at the airport. The coconut oil is used to line the Tupperware so if you are cooking eggs or other items, it doesn't ruin the container. Plus it is healthy and all natural. I also like to pack scissors.</div>
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Take 2-3 eggs and scramble them up in another container. Then pour the mixture in your bacon-greased-up Tupperware. Cook at 50% power for about 1 minute each egg. I like to whisk the egg mixture up every minute or so to ensure the liquid cooks off but the egg still stays fluffy.</div>
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Costco is a traveler's best friend. We hit up the Costco in Kapolei and bought rotisserie chicken, kimchi, Asian chopped salad, bread, lunchables, snacks, peanut butter, apples, bananas, juice boxes, wine, bottled water, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and garlic brown rice with quinoa.</span></div>
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Dear Juju,<br />
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Happy 10th birthday honey. I know this post is long overdue and today, after many years of contemplating how to remember you, I finally have the courage to write about the three wonderful years we had with you.<br />
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Last week we watched a wonderful movie called the Book of Life. It is about the intertwined lives of the living and the dead. It is a beautiful story based on Mexican folklore and it reminded me of you and all our loved ones who have passed.<br />
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I was looking through archived pictures and I wanted to show you how loved you were since the day you were in your mom's belly to your last birthday with us.<br />
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Your first cake!</div>
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Check out how young your mom and dad are here!</div>
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Nana and Lola excited to meet their grand babies :)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">And the football trash talking begins.</span></div>
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<u>When you were born, 10/27/04:</u><br />
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Your first few weeks outside your mom's womb were tough but you were a fighter and your mommy and daddy never left your side.<br />
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You and Lorenzo when you were teeny-tiny!</div>
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And who could forget THE HAIR! Bam! Stuck straight up ;D</div>
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That smile of yours, oh my! You quickly won people over from the time they met you. Even as a baby you were easy to please and when you cried it was a tiny squeal-whimper.<br />
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You were one of the gentlest souls I've ever met.<br />
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I love this photo of you..so handsome and kind, even as a baby!<br />
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Here are a couple photos with your brother in your Hawaiian shirts and matching sunglasses! Cuties!!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">You and your brother were our borrowed babies until we had our own. Lorenzo was Uncle Gerald's boy and you were mine, lol. We loved taking you to parties and everywhere we went.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">There go those mesmerizing eyes again.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">With Auntie Steph and Uncle Jay.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Here's a good one with Lola, MB, JJ, & Jer.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">With your brother and cousins</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">With your dad</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">You did this gesture a lot when you were small and would get pretty much whatever you asked for ;-)</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Love this one of you with Lola</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Cutie on the Cell</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Smiling with Uncle Gerald</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">One of your many sleepovers with us; you were the best cuddle bug!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Hello boys!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">You were the smallest one in our wedding party but look at your swag ;D</span></h3>
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<br />MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-28742103057050734612014-06-13T12:23:00.001-07:002014-06-27T23:28:24.701-07:00100 happy days<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Instead of inundating my social apps I will keep track of this project on my blog. Here's a bit about this:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzxhhkc4JBasvfIo5VzRcelQehtVE6M6rrrox0kpsAPyDXzqcRs-PguCxbKRVSgJ28EZjVaawXDqt8x52yhR6gKelskZKIErqfExU4H01G64UiITvf5EZdA7BmLB3DdaVFDaS7wz6SfM/s640/blogger-image--139646436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzxhhkc4JBasvfIo5VzRcelQehtVE6M6rrrox0kpsAPyDXzqcRs-PguCxbKRVSgJ28EZjVaawXDqt8x52yhR6gKelskZKIErqfExU4H01G64UiITvf5EZdA7BmLB3DdaVFDaS7wz6SfM/s640/blogger-image--139646436.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNYOZjsFoCa5sWfBJNsb4PCzHt46Fm6CDXqiDDC5tPhQ2JckaiA8HOaIlKxlpfGzqQHX2Xfa-5vvjc819pEzP2SK9SLt9kDdk1k7rJVXtnKpk28QnyKeJRnLggPkvVPnrpd23EKETztE/s640/blogger-image-1518621798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNYOZjsFoCa5sWfBJNsb4PCzHt46Fm6CDXqiDDC5tPhQ2JckaiA8HOaIlKxlpfGzqQHX2Xfa-5vvjc819pEzP2SK9SLt9kDdk1k7rJVXtnKpk28QnyKeJRnLggPkvVPnrpd23EKETztE/s640/blogger-image-1518621798.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc-pOO8YtR1ezrygQy7DLhgi04uF4xKj4KnI2kjanEHxklgEDLabOZ935SEjEAVvnWieCrIvubZpQsILq2dJWb5irRNxpa8xDYuiLkpxRJgTA3CgNUMsGWnFAN8jbZrTamPj7P1R1Prw/s640/blogger-image--605463933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc-pOO8YtR1ezrygQy7DLhgi04uF4xKj4KnI2kjanEHxklgEDLabOZ935SEjEAVvnWieCrIvubZpQsILq2dJWb5irRNxpa8xDYuiLkpxRJgTA3CgNUMsGWnFAN8jbZrTamPj7P1R1Prw/s640/blogger-image--605463933.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 1 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqGwhUx467vPXwzCGkRzx3GsDslKmAlYDvj1Vm-cICx7sBpF3GENS4JhXniXiwuhmAtQ8yJfgL4PHqSFbLxw6koyxEVeGoPr3zXQ_c4YDF7CUuq4BMPITPxaV_O9maXPyfgBzg3A1ZPE/s640/blogger-image--1344478549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqGwhUx467vPXwzCGkRzx3GsDslKmAlYDvj1Vm-cICx7sBpF3GENS4JhXniXiwuhmAtQ8yJfgL4PHqSFbLxw6koyxEVeGoPr3zXQ_c4YDF7CUuq4BMPITPxaV_O9maXPyfgBzg3A1ZPE/s640/blogger-image--1344478549.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We had to push back our return visit to the Aulani toward the end of the year. It is good to know the timeframe we chose coincides with Gigi's scheduled vacation! Woohoo! </div><div><br></div><div>Day 2</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1goKD-EalvACeBBWb80U1Z_uC6215XFVa8FjdYHESRL-3CCnR3F-tEPUuq7nWZN6nm-C4VahVuGnz3A3fa5FVRNuVaHgca6kLUnSHg6gw_qy1Qbw76J64BnuPkvD-f1jobwZGZ8YRuE/s640/blogger-image--89995845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1goKD-EalvACeBBWb80U1Z_uC6215XFVa8FjdYHESRL-3CCnR3F-tEPUuq7nWZN6nm-C4VahVuGnz3A3fa5FVRNuVaHgca6kLUnSHg6gw_qy1Qbw76J64BnuPkvD-f1jobwZGZ8YRuE/s640/blogger-image--89995845.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Morning cardio :)</div><div><br></div><div>Day 3</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwF7g-DmsfzU8BtCsDeDvf20kR7Nkg7UHDuXdpn4htJhXgpjR8Tj4wcyWdE8x7TVw1eH3BgfP1ik271yrVPSIYZxCEonAQMgAgd6Zm_k1bjDq9JbzOlKbfC0_tj0RdP_FJ5HFDhm9tKmg/s640/blogger-image-1568246371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwF7g-DmsfzU8BtCsDeDvf20kR7Nkg7UHDuXdpn4htJhXgpjR8Tj4wcyWdE8x7TVw1eH3BgfP1ik271yrVPSIYZxCEonAQMgAgd6Zm_k1bjDq9JbzOlKbfC0_tj0RdP_FJ5HFDhm9tKmg/s640/blogger-image-1568246371.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Gigi helping Gavin with some preschool workbooks (<i>on her own</i>!) :-)</div><div><br></div><div>Day 4</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPD2EgFuk_rwZ99XOHO8LvIBBoIQlyCb01HMyZCAYKONGkfTIiWs-EeKMQMEI_JGu6s35ZVqzlQBBvQMqkOz4Wo3mhK_hwYpJAFtLbSTbS4QrlmgSgTwPLnCpfrLwDNG4pm37eEChOGDo/s640/blogger-image--314847761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPD2EgFuk_rwZ99XOHO8LvIBBoIQlyCb01HMyZCAYKONGkfTIiWs-EeKMQMEI_JGu6s35ZVqzlQBBvQMqkOz4Wo3mhK_hwYpJAFtLbSTbS4QrlmgSgTwPLnCpfrLwDNG4pm37eEChOGDo/s640/blogger-image--314847761.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Riding around with a wide load today :)</div><div><br></div><div>Day 5</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPioY_2hAtttJQtizDZJ4iUDxTgQvB2T16Nl6N9pP6WRKVUodqw1827dSY8eKxdXUHMufT0ET5yrSoQwBrfnkrN77A2rRnZEgUtbv7xvbmFKMSutFsD8qbYq3a9y-6FUaKRqihYCdAxg/s640/blogger-image--2133571635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPioY_2hAtttJQtizDZJ4iUDxTgQvB2T16Nl6N9pP6WRKVUodqw1827dSY8eKxdXUHMufT0ET5yrSoQwBrfnkrN77A2rRnZEgUtbv7xvbmFKMSutFsD8qbYq3a9y-6FUaKRqihYCdAxg/s640/blogger-image--2133571635.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We met some nice teenagers at the pool who shared this fun pool game with us. Kids had a blast! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 6</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp40FzuMYPTSBGZ5sKVWbUvuZq_QOQjnIVsgx-u2Jhq722qtVe3YKfGNc3aDwLgFv1gDZpBTpfJMAn3ZEndGvnP2EjN4CpreWR_UC0dHKMAaFVNLPa0l0aJRNC7q__-MJ6ivKyyRS8nTs/s640/blogger-image--2133313935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp40FzuMYPTSBGZ5sKVWbUvuZq_QOQjnIVsgx-u2Jhq722qtVe3YKfGNc3aDwLgFv1gDZpBTpfJMAn3ZEndGvnP2EjN4CpreWR_UC0dHKMAaFVNLPa0l0aJRNC7q__-MJ6ivKyyRS8nTs/s640/blogger-image--2133313935.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Gavin "writing" in his notebook. </div><div><br></div><div>Day 7 <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgprewMdOg_AODHdoFrNtX5w-sQbkNM8p6EbyxIrl4BAgkhMUSmODETC8TbW6lak3D1OrIdPqvpj-pJboRcK7I-KJ82wyiUjlzMSVENfaX9rWYcbVWwDVShg_yhipVQ5B6OhlUMdYz-4/s640/blogger-image-155938317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DkA2w0xMi1C507k1SsEY-xJ_jevIvcmd8diy1SDuZcHODCtRnWQLYC3fZlgqBeRaMmIDkK6wkfFCnOcyd4RM9PfZtNxT0BO5fWhIDfxOsitBXv9KxIpCr2kqi0xeiUNUAfSNQu94AwA/s640/blogger-image--1517038658.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I consider myself a perpetual student and Super Soul Sunday is one my favorite learning forums :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy247J2ohyzuUhTDGLzEI9UCXN_zvQDt3sV1CPWlFcCL_RANKgNaBOLeftuLU_LGUlsbN8jNtC4CQTtVZisuLEscuO3us7dWlSbdsPWcnWPJnVhY26HtTft1HZKJQC5eIVoJSLsZRwvTc/s640/blogger-image-1527515742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy247J2ohyzuUhTDGLzEI9UCXN_zvQDt3sV1CPWlFcCL_RANKgNaBOLeftuLU_LGUlsbN8jNtC4CQTtVZisuLEscuO3us7dWlSbdsPWcnWPJnVhY26HtTft1HZKJQC5eIVoJSLsZRwvTc/s640/blogger-image-1527515742.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Won big at Chuck e Cheese, lol. 125 tickets worth :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-yO587yr-LpYw5QGmg8H_jxDyX59dj6wnlPGcRaM99jjZexnFf5SU-mvF7PipRK7QmU8LkrIK8F58NEvybBBTyFeciD-Fzhv7VryIJ4AW1x_Le2yQBjwKWlAxm344p5iAk45gk3kBU8/s640/blogger-image-246711572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEsDqJw2LGxUavGJqD9mBnaCHOeSikM_JbzCJ3jRZUXQHBDD7QDrlogqcHQpa54rtD06N3xO_vdVORwA6HFhdnnLql2fh3u2XkK9MoklsN5linSDloCIuPBdBk55IhpnfG2I6S0mofPI/s640/blogger-image--47504885.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-31954667732164098482014-05-21T17:28:00.001-07:002014-05-21T18:51:04.566-07:00Take it slowLiving a hurried life is no way to live. You can insert a vacation-mentality anytime you need by purposely taking it slow.<div><br></div><div>I did just that today. Gavin and I went to the gym this morning. I did yoga and he played basketball and met some new friends. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_UaKCV9-Qb70Fin-jtUKj7V6bzKGHyQxiRuzpgCEcWU8BEa75kIVcwx9Q9Ta9q7x6U8ucPGcI4gPoi1P6s42u7SzPEdd0TX-MGBiaOHm37eKmwi7ciIXaYUDN9YV_SXu0A2NFgWJnPI/s640/blogger-image-1928052834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_UaKCV9-Qb70Fin-jtUKj7V6bzKGHyQxiRuzpgCEcWU8BEa75kIVcwx9Q9Ta9q7x6U8ucPGcI4gPoi1P6s42u7SzPEdd0TX-MGBiaOHm37eKmwi7ciIXaYUDN9YV_SXu0A2NFgWJnPI/s640/blogger-image-1928052834.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Carolyn, our yoga instructor was very good. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOe654iYCQ6KQWW0nrCLx1ynlCeMehDcMZlh2SllfbpF08ZjEBQShii6jyYyhQE5VVOl7Fj5fWBBnB7BG0HcB85U4WTf_qM4ikypQXYon7pBCeU7lnoYdFEaxpUOkulJlX72FM7hXJEc/s640/blogger-image-1549193953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOe654iYCQ6KQWW0nrCLx1ynlCeMehDcMZlh2SllfbpF08ZjEBQShii6jyYyhQE5VVOl7Fj5fWBBnB7BG0HcB85U4WTf_qM4ikypQXYon7pBCeU7lnoYdFEaxpUOkulJlX72FM7hXJEc/s640/blogger-image-1549193953.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Gavin enjoying his post gym snack :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCxDP6xQFRzP_s1AQIjAH9pE8T6U37Sh_VYpxSQo1yISyppxQ9WGfFZq_0ARQiEZpAlXP5C_Tgbws6TDy_ONQaWbjTJQSO5YXrLhdbw2o70ze_7YOI_eUml1H7RvCLX97a8LkvYye83g/s640/blogger-image-822390318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCxDP6xQFRzP_s1AQIjAH9pE8T6U37Sh_VYpxSQo1yISyppxQ9WGfFZq_0ARQiEZpAlXP5C_Tgbws6TDy_ONQaWbjTJQSO5YXrLhdbw2o70ze_7YOI_eUml1H7RvCLX97a8LkvYye83g/s640/blogger-image-822390318.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After we picked up Gigi from school we went to the park for some outdoor play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFHb1D0CJ6kD99W2vCxvnDM1TA0hP1ajIeN5aay0hUdOS3zyNnmc0hcMn2WoRJQ1p9AKUdAbqBuF3wc2K_uASsKEa-3JrJQnk_78_U0WqYG4NpKJ-aGSOLPsNzfJKE9uwiMVUb4i927M/s640/blogger-image--1730766317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFHb1D0CJ6kD99W2vCxvnDM1TA0hP1ajIeN5aay0hUdOS3zyNnmc0hcMn2WoRJQ1p9AKUdAbqBuF3wc2K_uASsKEa-3JrJQnk_78_U0WqYG4NpKJ-aGSOLPsNzfJKE9uwiMVUb4i927M/s640/blogger-image--1730766317.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we packed some snacks and decided to go swimming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotn0LPVDzJaveIysbFQbVY6lRuCJYLZ4DqMI75d9WxL1FbkMOa8A4dpHeR-Yq4605PaAqMImyLirTJAwv8G2FmqsPMGNlLLo6u9FlO0AcqhEO_-iSA9n7w2KPyk7hRILGMGgWNVdTZF0/s640/blogger-image--1743668631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotn0LPVDzJaveIysbFQbVY6lRuCJYLZ4DqMI75d9WxL1FbkMOa8A4dpHeR-Yq4605PaAqMImyLirTJAwv8G2FmqsPMGNlLLo6u9FlO0AcqhEO_-iSA9n7w2KPyk7hRILGMGgWNVdTZF0/s640/blogger-image--1743668631.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I love how swimming is both refreshing and an instant mood-lifter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ujXbMib1ila6bkUrc-0RB9Ac812JEIO6Ya1hat7VK5VXYnbxlnIKlFVKIpgeJUk3YF0kggvBVSgHDjnnDFdxK32OJ5lll0rLb_Gi9tcUnpmDQ6P6Jsa9Df0e-ZeuEpLeNlCSRGbdTtg/s640/blogger-image-189221479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Is it possible to be inspired everyday? To live with vigor, purpose, and passion? Yes!<br />
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<b>Self Portrait by David Whyte</b><br />
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It doesn't interest me if there is one God<br />
or many gods.<br />
I want to know if you belong or feel<br />
abandoned.<br />
If you know despair or can see it in others.<br />
I want to know<br />
if you are prepared to live in the world<br />
with its harsh need<br />
to change you. If you can look back<br />
with firm eyes<br />
saying this is where I stand. <i><b>I want to know<br />
if you know<br />
how to melt into that fierce heat of living<br />
falling toward<br />
the center of your longing</b></i>. I want to know<br />
if you are willing<br />
to live, day by day, with the consequence of love<br />
and the bitter<br />
unwanted passion of your sure defeat.<br />
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I have heard, in <i>that</i> fierce embrace, even<br />
the gods speak of God.<br />
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<i><br /></i>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-86491874464491865002014-01-16T19:49:00.001-08:002014-01-16T20:17:58.966-08:00Our little author & illustrator<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7jJYBKpIXu8-HmiMQVh-aXrm6VeEqfhtB1IdxK0Lkh7X7mMW9z_Klz_DEteI4e86AY6NfhnpgIaPPZTKuV0GM-Yb-mp-5L53S-ooVMsEyMk6e3kOVVNSrw3EolbkyGKAvHrn871ZSg0/s640/blogger-image-1884061073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Gigi's winter break project was to write and illustrate a work of fiction. 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This week I started <a href="http://www.oprah.com/own-brene-brown-course/brene-course-bundle-landing.html">Brene Brown's eCourse</a> on "Wholehearted Living" and I am amazed at how I feel after a few minutes of painting, coloring, and writing. </div>
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I've read that art can be therapeutic and you know what? IT IS! As we age, adults tend to be less creative. Apparently, this decline in the utilization of our creativity is NOT BENIGN according to Brene Brown's research.</div>
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Personally, I think we tap into that inner child within us when we engage in art. Some might even say we tap into our unconscious or even our soul. I have to concur with all.</div>
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Art therapy is personal and profoundly therapeutic. It's a different kind of cleansing. Like right now I am wearing this silly grin for no apparent reason :-) And you know why? Art is play and playing taps into our inner, joyous, and child-like self.</div>
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One of the assignments in this eCourse was to draft a "Permission Slip" to allow oneself to really dig into the work at hand. </div>
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MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-88247342079422852572013-12-02T14:36:00.001-08:002013-12-02T14:39:08.069-08:00Bullies<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0I-n7bq_vrBcs5loJwEOwO1g3aoS3lMdTRoOAtJG6HNmYgYv2wfGl5xPsfrN0313ozDVOchIRd8HZpDm1aCOSucTDrL6xalxBvTfyu6IAlBrNMeNwfRckRJNAO99C6QmBwh8XI7S_iuQ/s640/blogger-image--1949769635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0I-n7bq_vrBcs5loJwEOwO1g3aoS3lMdTRoOAtJG6HNmYgYv2wfGl5xPsfrN0313ozDVOchIRd8HZpDm1aCOSucTDrL6xalxBvTfyu6IAlBrNMeNwfRckRJNAO99C6QmBwh8XI7S_iuQ/s640/blogger-image--1949769635.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Gavin has bullying tendencies that need to be tamed. He is a sweet boy but has difficulty processing frustration and anger at this time. He is terrible three-ing and has inherited the bullying gene.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Today while playing at a McDonald's a concerned dad of a sad looking boy (<b><i>almost twice Gavin's length and width</i></b>) informed me politely that my son punched his son in the face. I apologized profusely and was absolutely flabbergasted.</div><div><br></div><div>I called for Gavin and asked that he apologize to the boy. I told Gavin that he was lucky that this boy had good self control because he could have easily beaten him up. Major props to that big boy's dad who taught his good natured son not to beat up on smaller boys. Gavin, with his head down, said he was sorry (sincerely). The boy accepted his apology, we parted ways, and they even wished us a Merry Christmas. (Talk about good natured & friendly!)</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>I had <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a serious talk with Gavin and put him in an embarrassing time out. Of course he cried. A lot.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBa8-12PsFSlZpDVBZYuTkE2ZWsnsr8zgNab0u6FNKFQnuonq92aXTkTa-Y1VwlQxNYkjoQDLuR93LdeC7AyUBx8SU4wTwJDLF0rC4nd8AjoUvyUmm0MYIkFMVYy3UTy5H3nfS5fGkPg/s640/blogger-image-476844416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBa8-12PsFSlZpDVBZYuTkE2ZWsnsr8zgNab0u6FNKFQnuonq92aXTkTa-Y1VwlQxNYkjoQDLuR93LdeC7AyUBx8SU4wTwJDLF0rC4nd8AjoUvyUmm0MYIkFMVYy3UTy5H3nfS5fGkPg/s640/blogger-image-476844416.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>My boy genuinely felt bad about what he did and I'm glad he had the courage to apologize. I told him that when he gets angry or frustrated he needs to take a deep breath and walk away. </div><div><br></div><div>In my experience bullies need to be effectively handled (especially if you have a couple in your home like I do.) Don't ever let them get away with seemingly "small abuses" because I guarantee it will grow and blow up in your face unless you swiftly nip in the bud.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6gT4kAM7FFseclcGXdZCFgp4taltOGDHagNIwR6AXjSg0jGMdnliVLnvuE15YYjSakGXXtuPRgv5Ie-XQpiRKRTsLty67sh9ErUJbSFl_PlMhIcPmGok_ngsKDPbR9k9-wm7F8jdM6k/s640/blogger-image-31190875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6gT4kAM7FFseclcGXdZCFgp4taltOGDHagNIwR6AXjSg0jGMdnliVLnvuE15YYjSakGXXtuPRgv5Ie-XQpiRKRTsLty67sh9ErUJbSFl_PlMhIcPmGok_ngsKDPbR9k9-wm7F8jdM6k/s640/blogger-image-31190875.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hgvcrdXrm1MAeyHkyQOgHITjh0A_Zms1wvz1UUMVWjTyvuFIwA7LihwUVPM7W51qRO8ToT5xyDDFrgCzbYb2YyOYoY81Bk3wTp5YI_5VlvPYOzjwnyeZrSzS9D8yv_x5NgPPXOfywsU/s640/blogger-image-1329930458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hgvcrdXrm1MAeyHkyQOgHITjh0A_Zms1wvz1UUMVWjTyvuFIwA7LihwUVPM7W51qRO8ToT5xyDDFrgCzbYb2YyOYoY81Bk3wTp5YI_5VlvPYOzjwnyeZrSzS9D8yv_x5NgPPXOfywsU/s640/blogger-image-1329930458.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>All in all this mommy thing is tough but I am glad to be the one raising my crazy, loving, & smart children. </div><div><br></div><div>We must remember to stand strong and dole out that tough love to ensure we do not add a bully to the general population. </div><div><br></div><div>Have a charmed & blessed week friends!!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-91605076280852696692013-11-18T23:42:00.000-08:002013-11-18T23:52:29.687-08:00Everyday lessons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have the tremendous opportunity to mother my young children without the need for full time childcare. I cherish this role as I have grown immensely from it. As with any time-worthy-experience will have, there are challenges.<br />
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I survived round-the-clock nursing, sleepless nights, temper tantrums, sibling conflicts, nap time/meal time/bed time routines, etc. I felt accomplished and was super proud of myself. I developed a deeper capacity for love (and patience) that I never knew.<br />
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Then I felt that twinge that something was missing. I started moving more. Exercising. Running. Strength training. Felt good. Got strong. Ran long.<br />
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After all that, there was still something missing that I could not readily put my finger on. Then one day, about two years ago, it hit me. I WAS LONELY.<br />
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I thought, how could I possibly be lonely? I have work outside of being a mom, a supportive husband, family, and friends. Then I dissected the issue: being a full time mom <b><i>is</i></b> lonely. The friends in my inner circle are solid, time-tested, love-them-to-pieces, but logistically unavailable. My family although available, were not going through the same life stage I was, so being able to relate was an issue. Plus, family and friends seemed dis-interested in going with me to kid-centered outings. Since I consider myself an active and fun mom, my favorite thing to do is to <b>do</b> stuff with my kids. How wonderful would it be to <b>do</b> stuff with other moms and their kids close to home?!<br />
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So I got to work and went to the best place to find me some friends: the internet. The first group I tried was a faith-based mom's group. Very nice women. They had on the spot childcare during meetings which I thought was cool. In the end, two things turned me off: (1) the price to add to group was a couple hundred every couple months. What the heck? I don't want friends <i><b>that bad </b></i>(2) it just didn't feel like a good fit. The group also reminded me of the forced bonding common in college sororities. Kinda fake. I didn't like that.<br />
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Back to the drawing board I went. During my search I found MeetUp.com. I found a mom's group that had a hundred plus members and only cost $5 to get in. I also liked how you needed to go to an orientation meeting before your membership was accepted. Great security feature I thought. I went to my first meeting and found out about all the fun things this group organizes. Play date galore!!<br />
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I went to a bunch of play dates and slowly started getting to know certain moms. Developing mom and kid friendships is not easy because (1) the moms have to vibe and (2) so do their kids. If either one of these conditions is not met, the friendship may not be viable.<br />
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I quietly for prayed for some mom friends. I also quietly prayed for fitness buddies. It was a slow process, but now I look around and BAM! I have both<i><b> :-) What I love about developing and nurturing friendships with like-minded individuals is that very often, you find that you share common values, goals, and dreams. This multi-level-connection coupled with logistical availability is a sweet recipe for deeply-rooted-friendships. And what a tremendous blessing my friends have been to me !! </b></i><br />
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<i><b>This post is dedicated to my little tribe of wonderful mothers. From left to right: Kiscelle, Daisy, Linda, Petra, Adria, & Tina (not pictured). You all complete me! ;-) </b></i><br />
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May you all have a charmed & blessed week!<br />
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See my FitChick story here: <a href="http://www.1runwithheart.com/2013/09/my-triathlon-journey.html">http://www.1runwithheart.com/2013/09/my-triathlon-journey.html</a><br />
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<br />MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-80497132889831658762013-09-25T14:50:00.001-07:002013-09-25T14:50:08.903-07:00Healthy kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>The thing I love most about being a mom is <i style="font-weight: bold;">doing</i> stuff with my kids.<div><br></div><div>We especially enjoy being active outdoors. The cool, sunny, Fall weather was calling us to come out to play. </div><div><br></div><div>So we did!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>First Gavin and I had breakfast with our friends Adria and <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">her adorable daughter Alana.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8X-P7iQvKWf_i86ATgZlv1zFd0sSuQmZK2TzLdedVDlKWeIjd5_Dggzlo5F7-cYjvpKx_kUkyFonwWqMDrwCAV555nCQ0MKuPucJvxtMxm8D1HKPH-KJEJlIS3Ys9_vr4xTvg6XnDPPM/s640/blogger-image-2124266504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8X-P7iQvKWf_i86ATgZlv1zFd0sSuQmZK2TzLdedVDlKWeIjd5_Dggzlo5F7-cYjvpKx_kUkyFonwWqMDrwCAV555nCQ0MKuPucJvxtMxm8D1HKPH-KJEJlIS3Ys9_vr4xTvg6XnDPPM/s640/blogger-image-2124266504.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We headed to our favorite park and brought our bikes along.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-F2E5UVrtIm4-4EhI2BtOV_RttdUCFGXsD2yylBJistXOIZ411X9NuZ5DCLY8YcM3hbitWiDgxQpuDAEvVRPs6n7NI25hqPl2YB_xeY6BfhYcFXyLRA7BbWx9am2HRCIXpenA1Dd-nI/s640/blogger-image-1074573422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-F2E5UVrtIm4-4EhI2BtOV_RttdUCFGXsD2yylBJistXOIZ411X9NuZ5DCLY8YcM3hbitWiDgxQpuDAEvVRPs6n7NI25hqPl2YB_xeY6BfhYcFXyLRA7BbWx9am2HRCIXpenA1Dd-nI/s640/blogger-image-1074573422.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Gigi was quite the helper, first showing Gavin how to pedal.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWEcqRFs829Mezrqq1e9LObmA3l9tlY7bzFQ4MrbewQrPrtfK0BaAJz2_8fnWQ-X2frsMTptkfOhN_ja_pBQdA4g2j6BhTVOn1DQnDr4xXAHCNAotG1VO-xeDXTaAkwxAD_h8NmPRUos/s640/blogger-image-117682530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWEcqRFs829Mezrqq1e9LObmA3l9tlY7bzFQ4MrbewQrPrtfK0BaAJz2_8fnWQ-X2frsMTptkfOhN_ja_pBQdA4g2j6BhTVOn1DQnDr4xXAHCNAotG1VO-xeDXTaAkwxAD_h8NmPRUos/s640/blogger-image-117682530.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And sharing her bike with a new friend and pushing her along as she learned to pedal.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHBSo_h7GO5wuNxz8Kfd3RysnkP2oT5E6LIiyV8DuxdpBAbZnKHACz6iTePBGOV20kJT7qJXPewYAsU-9mRiL3ZeQahjuIrJmByn3r4s-cHmARulAfBq53uGoSziomkYCenXyIQJ-lkQ/s640/blogger-image-1135199025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHBSo_h7GO5wuNxz8Kfd3RysnkP2oT5E6LIiyV8DuxdpBAbZnKHACz6iTePBGOV20kJT7qJXPewYAsU-9mRiL3ZeQahjuIrJmByn3r4s-cHmARulAfBq53uGoSziomkYCenXyIQJ-lkQ/s640/blogger-image-1135199025.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then some tree climbing and general park play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBhWVA6lW17LRQA2TW0uhuMZUrW5OnnT90ft2rsgE_wmulLLyl3ZiYec0iLfhHG-7mrkAWP-3dQkhBoqtTKZvCxQo9VAD7jL5hVZnYMrfghBwSSY_rXbab9Fuxd_xqBnOvfVA5TsasVU/s640/blogger-image--1392583384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBhWVA6lW17LRQA2TW0uhuMZUrW5OnnT90ft2rsgE_wmulLLyl3ZiYec0iLfhHG-7mrkAWP-3dQkhBoqtTKZvCxQo9VAD7jL5hVZnYMrfghBwSSY_rXbab9Fuxd_xqBnOvfVA5TsasVU/s640/blogger-image--1392583384.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9NjEMJdcwZcMajvdVi1iYQbiRxoRa9hKt8fL0CLbv_d1DuWDYkn4N4KzvpcK6IuVG4J7RqcZp1ogHeaAAq1rpAasvL-0okowNZLIyhiif3lFuHkccFHWj-WJiiBbJFRrTMFvmzEN_iU/s640/blogger-image-518088277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9NjEMJdcwZcMajvdVi1iYQbiRxoRa9hKt8fL0CLbv_d1DuWDYkn4N4KzvpcK6IuVG4J7RqcZp1ogHeaAAq1rpAasvL-0okowNZLIyhiif3lFuHkccFHWj-WJiiBbJFRrTMFvmzEN_iU/s640/blogger-image-518088277.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I relish the fun and bonding I have with my growing children. Experiencing my kid's firsts and celebrating the acquisition of new skills, confidence, fills me with love, pride, & purpose. </div><div><br></div><div>Have a good week friends!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-35833831762627958652013-09-25T03:12:00.001-07:002013-09-25T03:17:26.213-07:00The Little ThingsThankful for the little things today...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7Mj7I9yEZylz6FcQAL_QFDZcdqTTCGSREb8HCPNXQDY6gzdZTz9EyIXuwpONBZsa_LG2W1pRTVVX_QyI_0UUL9feeXFmomnZ5FoUV-IvU9_9yc56AqX1tvVvhBQJazr-zQ9w-Ly0GcY/s640/blogger-image--1213887383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7Mj7I9yEZylz6FcQAL_QFDZcdqTTCGSREb8HCPNXQDY6gzdZTz9EyIXuwpONBZsa_LG2W1pRTVVX_QyI_0UUL9feeXFmomnZ5FoUV-IvU9_9yc56AqX1tvVvhBQJazr-zQ9w-Ly0GcY/s640/blogger-image--1213887383.jpg"></a></div>Gavin waited all morning so that he could share his freshly baked gummy-bear-laden-cookies with Gigi (until we picked her up from school). He wanted to give her a treat and "surprise" her.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBOJgF07E9uyRhx-11JoiXexdtFjFNM9gtp_KQUDHl2iXtoozdG0BY3xpJ9ekMuoyYr_fPxE82xCWpsj98BoAvS70LTRy1D-4PN2QMokjbCDlPR6y2ZOeaYhXxwjbpkceC76Vztmqgjs/s640/blogger-image--1313160241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBOJgF07E9uyRhx-11JoiXexdtFjFNM9gtp_KQUDHl2iXtoozdG0BY3xpJ9ekMuoyYr_fPxE82xCWpsj98BoAvS70LTRy1D-4PN2QMokjbCDlPR6y2ZOeaYhXxwjbpkceC76Vztmqgjs/s640/blogger-image--1313160241.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And later he ate all his veggies (first) during dinner!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAAnAwu2fNCROfSoK6xYURiaiT9Wlsmbr_ncJUi9Kmwfze8NULoF4el1RR44BT6xhW9U0mzkrkx6RlEc3uqFphGtDuuPVXW7tGU9lB5c1nIJL2BdM-vosEDJtHS_et7z7eEpa_4slPiE/s640/blogger-image-207525369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAAnAwu2fNCROfSoK6xYURiaiT9Wlsmbr_ncJUi9Kmwfze8NULoF4el1RR44BT6xhW9U0mzkrkx6RlEc3uqFphGtDuuPVXW7tGU9lB5c1nIJL2BdM-vosEDJtHS_et7z7eEpa_4slPiE/s640/blogger-image-207525369.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last, but not least, I found this picture of us that Gigi kept under her pillow. 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<br />MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-67385032240508322572013-06-14T09:31:00.001-07:002013-06-14T12:47:19.479-07:00Dream<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">The bad thing about a good thing, is at some point, it must end. I am specifically talking about our most recent family vacation at the Aulani because I'm feeling a very delayed reaction of"vacation withdrawals."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another thing is that Disneyland is not the happiest place on earth for families, the Aulani is. There you can have equal parts of relaxation and stimulation. Whatever floats your boat, they have outstanding offerings for everyone in the family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we were there, we fell in a natural routine and rhythm. There was little stress and a lot of togetherness. We barely left the resort. (If I were Oprah, I'd send all my Facebook friends and their families there ;D lol)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The stone that I picked at the spa said for me to focus on my Dream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right now that dream would involve being a part time professional vacationer where I get paid to write, run, and travel with my family. A new place every couple of months! Ahh. That'd be the life for me :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's your dream?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whatever it is, I hope you follow it. Even just a little bit ;D</span><br />
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<b>This is a traditional Hawaiian greeting<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Happy Friday Friends and An early Happy Father's Day to all the Fantastic Fathers out there!</b></span></div>
MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-78672620453965837412013-01-24T13:20:00.002-08:002013-02-20T01:05:54.787-08:00Our essential selvesThe thing I love about running is its simplicity.<br />
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You don't need make up, a personal trainer, a class, or equipment. Just some clothes and shoes, and you're good to go.<br />
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This is as bare-bones as an activity can get and I love that through my training I know I can tough out almost any condition nature throws out at me. Most recently I've ran in icy conditions, rainy conditions, tropical conditions, and at home to more temperate weather.<br />
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Moreover, I have very positive memories and associations with specific runs. Like the 10+ miler I ran a year or so ago to the mall and went shopping. Or 13+ miler with girlfriends I adore. Or the tremendously hilly 10k I ran with my husband that I nearly quit. Or the 5k obstacle course that reminded me how afraid I am of heights. Or the very first race I ever completed: a full marathon at 26.2 miles in Honolulu. I could go on and on...<br />
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The gist of this post is that running (outdoors not the dang dreadmill) is more than exercise to me. It is going out and being part of nature. It is a form of active meditation. Most importantly it is a means for my subconscious to make its desires known. And lastly, it is a sure-fire way for me to hear what my essential self wants.<br />
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As such, <b><i>recent events have me tabling my training plan for spontaneity</i></b>. As long as my mileage is within a certain range and I throw in an easy run, a tempo, and a long run, I feel good. Wait not just good but strong and wholesome. In every way.<br />
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The intelligent and like-able Martha Beck defines our "essential selves" as who we are at our very core. The quiet voice inside of us who steers us to safety, happiness, and contentment. In contrast our "social selves" is our outer shell that we use to interface with the world. The intention of our "social selves" can be muddied with other people's expectations of us. Again, according to Beck, the way we find true contentment (which she defines as our "North Star") is to have our essential selves and social selves exist harmoniously.<br />
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About two weeks ago during my long run at Coyote Hills, I kept hearing in my head "I am athlete." Being attuned to my individual intuition I knew this to be my essential self asserting itself, quietly but clearly. And of course, she was right on cue, while on a long run doing my favorite activity in my favorite place at that.<br />
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The first thought I had was <i>Geez</i>, my essential self has poor grammar, LOL. But as always that little voice was spot on. Most recently, I have been feeling, acting, and thinking like an athlete. And you know what? I like it. I like it a dang lot.<br />
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To me, as a runner, life is one big run. There are hills, ditches, flat terrain, rocky terrain and hey, don't forget mother nature. Sometimes she is a m/f'r. JK. Not really.<br />
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What I'm saying is this: keep running. Or moving or walking or dancing or ujamming or biking or swimming. Whatever floats your boat, just keep moving. And most importantly MOVE FORWARD.<br />
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There will be excruciating hills. But there will also be bliss. Embrace them all and you will emerge stronger, wholesome, and content.<br />
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No matter what m/f'rs throw at you, you will come out on top.<br />
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Just listen to that small voice.<br />
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You'll be happy you did.<br />
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I know I am.<br />
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Have charmed and blessed week, friends.<br />
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<br />MillieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068072129715047480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657249114231459237.post-13295441202254601702013-01-16T14:22:00.002-08:002013-01-16T14:25:58.276-08:00Aulani Photobook<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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