TODAY

Today is the most important day of my life. Yesterday with it successes and victories, struggles and failures is gone forever. The past is past. Done. Finished. I cannot relive it.I can't go back and change it. But I can learn from it and improve my TODAY.
Today. This moment NOW. It is God's gift to me and it is all I have.
Tomorrow with all its joys and sorrows, triumphs and troubles isn't here yet. Indeed, tomorrow may not come. Therefore, I will not worry about tomorrow.
Today is mwhat God has entrusted to me.It is all that I have. I will do my best in it. And when this day is done I will look back with satisfaction at that which I have accomplished.
Then and only then will I plan ,y tomorrow. Looking to improve upon today, with God's help.
Then I shall go to sleep in peace....content.

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GOOD Or BAD Which Is It?

Well the day started out good, I got a Mary Kay order,YEAH!! Then I went in to work and found out was not needed and my last day is Monday after be the manager for 2 years. Well, they say everything happens for a reason, so will have to wait and see if this turns out to be a good thing or not...I got to get some things done and spend time with my husband..good thing. But quess what, the handle on the passenger side door of my BMW quit working and it is going to cost over $200 to fix. I am still trying to figure out if today was good or bad, which is it???

GREAT DAY!!!!

I had oatmeal with a banana for breakfast. Lunch was smoked tuna. I went over to visit a friend and they talked me into eating one slice of cheese pizza. Honestly they would not let me go with eating the pizza. Well tonight I only had few pieces of raw broccoli and snap peas.


My best thing of the day was I got a pearl bracelet at my Mary Kay meeting for having recuited someone and her placing an order. Yes!! then I also won the cutest little cadillac that holds my cell phone. AWESOME!!!

Who Would Have Guested?

Would you believe I have lost 2 pounds since I started eating healthy. I just can't believe it. Well I will say this, It makes me want to try harder to stay on target with eating right.
Today had a fruit smoothie for breakfast. Red beans and 1 piece of cornbread for lunch with unsweet tea. of course supper is a whole other thing. I had one sugar cookie at 10 p.m. Well can't win at every meal...

What Is The Deal????

The day started out good. We went to church then had a veggie omelet and large OJ. Lunch I had left over veggie soup and more OJ since my allegies are driving me crazy today. I cooked eggplant casserole with angel hair pasta and was fine till 9 p.m. and then it happened....


I had David get me the chocolate chip cookies and I ate three...can you believe that not one, not two, but three chocolate chip cookies. What is the deal with that? Why can I do good all day and at night blow it? What can I do to keep on track/
? Anyone have any ideas?

Day 2

Today I am back on target to eating healthy... I got up this morning and made oatmeal with apples & cinnamon for breakfast. Had 1 cup of coffee & OJ also. Lunch I did great. I fixed me a mixed green salad with strawberries and seasoned rice vinegar.


I cooked a homemade soup all day in the crock pot...OMG it turned out so good! I ate two bowls. One thing I really like about eating for health is that I can eat all the fresh fruits and veggies I want.
Well David wants to go see a movie tonight so wish me well!!!

NEVER DIET AGAIN!!!

EAT FOR HEALTH

Started reading this book last night. I am trying to find something that will help me have more energy, feel better, and live healthy. I started out good today. I had a bowl of fresh fruit for breakfast with cup of coffee and OJ. For lunch I did excellent..ordered mixed salad greens with dressing on the side...didn't eat any dressing..yes!! and did not eat garlic bread that comes with it..but tonight was another matter. David & I went to the movies and watched " Julie & Julia", a great, funny movie. I had a small popcorn, not too bad,but when I got home was still hungry and had some boudin..Blew the whole day..Oh well we start over tomorrow..

Mary Kay

Just got back from Mary Kay seminar. I had a most awesome time. I have been very impressed with Mary Kay products. I love their miracle set. My skin is much softer and I can actually see a difference in my skin. I learned so much while I was there and I know now the American dream is still possibe.

Thursday Thirteen #3

Thirteen AWESOME Things that happened this week!!!!

#1 Easter Sunday- Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day for us!! GOD gave his only son Jesus who died for our sins so that we might live.

#2 My husband David & I went to sunrise service at 6:30 am on Easter Sunday. David was baptized along with about 60 other people on Pensacola Beach while watching a gorgeous sunrise on a chilly morning.




#3 Went to Civic Center with a couple hundred other people later Easter Sunday to worship and fellowship. Had an amazing time there.

#4 Tuesday got up at 3am and drove to Birmingham, Alabama for David to have another CAT Scan. The CAT scan showed no more bleeding on his brain and his doctor told us that David was in the 5% who walked away with nothing. What a miracle and awesome news!!!

#5 Wednesday night went to church and saw an awesome presentation. You can see a video of some of it at: http://www.pottersfield.org

#6 Michael Rozell told his life story and how he came to GOD in this awesome presentation. David was so impacted and moved that at the end of the presentation he went up with me and several other people in front of the church body and gave his life to GOD. AMAZING!!!!

#7 Thursday-David & I have so much going on in our life right now it is hard to explain. We have our house up for sale and received a bid today. YES!!!

#8 Friday- David & I have been looking for the right condo to move into and today everything came together and we found the right place.

#9 Met with friends Friday night and celebrated all the wonderful things happening in our life this week.

#10 Saturday- Sold several pieces of my jewelry this week at the shop on the beach. My sales are going back up with spring break here, YEAH!!!

#11 David & I went out tonight to hear one of our most favorite band, danced, and just have fun being with our friends. We had not gone anywhere in 2 months since David was sick. Was great to be out again.

#12 David & I have had a truely blessed and awesome week!!!!!

#13 I THANK GOD FOR ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR LIVES AND LOOK FORWARD TO WHAT HE HAS IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE...

Orgasmic Migraine- The NIGHTMARE!!!!

I woke up on an ordinary day. Kissed my husband good morning. We hugged, talked and started getting frisky. We got hotter and hotter, making passionate love until FIREWORKS EXPLODED!! We layed back in each others arms then IT happened!!!

Have you ever heard of it? Do you know what it is? Has it happened to you?

ORGASMIC MIGRAINE!!!

My husband grabbed his head and crawled into a ball crying because he was in so much pain. He said he felt like his head was going to explode. I wasn't overly worried as it had happened twice before in the year we have been married. As the day wore on it just got worse though. I gave him something for pain every 4 hours but nothing was working.I could not talk him into going to the hospital as he thought the migraine would go away. Later that night he got sick and threw up. Later he started saying crazy things and that is when I really got scared.
I took him to the hospital as he cried and begged me all the way there not to go. We arrived at the hospital at 3 a.m. and they took David right away.
An MRI was done and the doctor on duty said David had a anurism on his brain and had to be rushed to UAB(University of Alabama in Birmingham)as soon as UAB had a room available.

Valentine's Day! This is when the NIGHTMARE started!!!

Around 9 a.m. we found out a plane was being sent from UAB to FL. to pick David up and I just assumed I would get to fly with him. NOT THE CASE!! I am a libality and would have to drive 4 hours to Birmingham, Alabama. I went home, took 10 minutes to pack, and headed to Ala. During this time I had no way of knowing how my husband was doing.

As I was driving to UAB I called everyone David & I knew and asked them to please pray for my husband. The bible says all you have to do is ask GOD and he will answer your prayers. I begged GOD to please watch over David and bring him home well to me. I called my daughter and step-son and they left from Louisiana and Missouri to meet me at the hospital.

Would I make it in time to the hospital before they operated on him? I wanted to see him before he went into surgery.

I got to UAB at 5 p.m. and rushed to ICU hoping I had made it in time. YES!!! I found out they were doing more test and he had not gone into surgery yet. My daughter arrived at 7 p.m. and my step-son and his family at 9 p.m. We got to see David for a little while. He was awake and in great pain but at least he did know who we were. We would not find out the results of the test or anything until the next day.

A MIRACLE!!!

That is all I can call it, a miracle. We had tons of people praying in Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and many other states. The power of prayer is a amazing thing!!!

We arrived at the hospital at 7 a.m. so I could talk to the doctor. I hadn't slept in 2 nights by now and was scared to death at what the news would be.

His doctor said so far the test showed no anurism. WHAT? I was astonished but so very, very happy. This was a good sign. They were going to do more test to make sure.
As days and time went by all test came back negative. He had bleeding on the brain but no anurism.

Next, they had to do a CAT SCAN to determine if there was fluid on the brain and if they needed to drill a hole in his head to drain the fluid. All I know is GOD was watching over David, it was not his time to die, and that GOD is not finished with David yet. The CAT SCAN showed no fluid.

They do not know what caused the bleeding on the brain, we may never know, and it could happen again or it may never happen again.

It was a long ten days in the hospital but David and I are very lucky to still have each other. We spent our 1 year anniversary in the hospital together. I thank GOD for letting us have each other and granting us more time together. I thank all the many friends and people who prayed for us through this time.

We still have a long road ahead as David is still in alot of pain and we do not know how long this constant headache he has will last. It will take time for the blood to disolve that is still circling around in his brain. He must take it easy for awhile and cannnot work for a month but with GOD by our side we will get through this.

BIG 55

My husband turned the big 55 on February 9th. The night before his b-day we went and got sushi and a movie. We love foreign films so we watched 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not'. It was a good movie. I love foreign films because you never know what will happen in the movie and this movie was no exception.

For David's big day we relaxed, slept late, then went have a lesiurely breakfast. I took him to 'The Blues Cafe' that night and invited a few friends. The Blues Cafe is an unique venue which serves up spectacular food and music, refreshing drinks and plenty of good times. Located in Pensacola’s Historic Neighborhood District, Blues Café provides local blues entertainment and an awe-inspiring array of cuisine. Live entertainment each night of the week focuses on what else but hip and groovy blues music.
We had a most wonderful night and I hope many wonderful memories for David.

Artventuring: Thursday Thirteen #9: Thirteen 13-letter words

Artventuring: Thursday Thirteen #9: Thirteen 13-letter words

THURSDAY THIRTEEN

ECO FASHION!!!

Why is ECO Fashion so popular?
Eco-fashions don't involve the use of harmful chemicals and bleaches to color fabrics—and are made by people earning fair wages in healthy working conditions.

13 ECO Fashion sources:


1. GAIAM-Gaiam is a health-conscious, environmentally responsible lifestyle company whose goal is to bring LOHAS to the mainstream. The Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) concept is centered on the idea that our own health and happiness is connected to the health of our planet. Taking a holistic approach to our content and product selection, we encourage wholesome lifestyle choices with healthy, green products for your home and body.




2. The Green Loop-is an online fashion store whose stated mission is "an alignment of style and sustainability, a fusion of aesthetics and ethics." They have a good selection of men's and women's clothing from a variety green fashion labels such as Loomstate, Stewart+Brown and Nui Organics.

3. BOLSHIE-Bolshie clothing is where you can buy clothes with attitude, and our attitude is that organic, fairtrade and recycled is best - for people and for planet.



4. Charmoné- Charming shoes, in harmony with the earth.
Our mission is to create beautiful, luxurious, sexy shoes that are also sustainable and cruelty-free. Every shoe incorporates European design and quality while using only animal-free, eco-friendly materials. We believe no one should sacrifice their style conscious just to serve their social conscience. Charmoné is focused on compassionate design.

5. Linda Loudermilk-Eco-designer for eco-conscious celebrities such as Jane Fonda, Debra Messing and Jennifer Beals, Linda Loudermilk merges high fashion skills and environmental awareness with the wonder of earth-generated textiles made of sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell, soya and other eco-fabrics such as EcoSpun®. EcoSpun® is recycled plastic beverage bottles that have been melted and then turned into a filament that is spun and re-knit with cotton to form a soft and fleecy fabric.



6. NaturevsFuture-Naturevsfuture® is an artistic expression of organic futurism via clothing. Blending innovative, sculptural design with natural & sustainable fabrics naturevsfuture® is designed with an eco-conscious approach. NVF acknowledges the increased environmental concerns & the need to preserve & respect our earth while advancing.

7. Project Alabama-Designer Natalie (a.k.a. "Alabama") Chanin founded Project Alabama in 2000. Her line of handmade chic items ranges from recycled T-shirts to painted-on eveningwear. Chanin uses local seamstresses to create all designs and does her part for the environment by recycling T-shirts and other items. In 2005 the label will introduce a new line of its celebrated T-shirts at more affordable prices and is one of three finalists for the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Fashion and one of 10 designers up for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

8. Toby Pomeroy-Toby Pomeroy’s art has always drawn upon global influences and principles of sustainability. Conflicted by the intolerable impacts of conventional precious metals mining, Toby asked the nations largest gold suppliers and refiners if they would provide pure gold and silver derived entirely from reclaimed sources. They agreed, and this ground-breaking initiative became Toby’ Pomeroy’s source of 100% reclaimed gold and silver.



9. ADILI-Adili is the Swahili word for 'ethical and just'. As a company Adili believes that it is possible for fashion to be both stylish and made in an ethical and just way; in a way that gives rather than takes from people and the planet; in a way that upholds the dignity of those along the supply chain.

10. EQUA- Equa is a women's wear boutique based in Islington's Camden Passage. We are dedicated to providing fashionable women's wear that has been produced under the principles of fair trade.

11. OF THE EARTH-Of The Earth is always finding new ways to integrate our eco-conscious ideals into our wardrobe. We are the designers and manufacturers of stylish fashion using organic cotton, merino wool, cashmere, silk, linen, ramie, hemp, tencel, soy, bamboo, recycled H2O bottles and other alternative and organic textiles. The Company is in the process of seeking certification for all organic fibers, processing mills and factories. Of The Earth is vertically integrated from farm to finished goods.

12. TERRA PLANA- Terra Plana means Flat Land. It looks like we live on a flat land but, as with Terra Plana products, there is a more subtle truth.
Terra Plana makes a variety of sustainable products fitting into one of three concepts:

21st Century Artisan

Exemplified by the core of the Terra Plana range. Combining an understanding of classic shoe making with passion for modern techniques and materials.


Recycled

Our sub brand Worn Again spearheads our innovation in using recycled materials.


Barefoot

As much as we love and realistically need shoes, there is a lot of evidence that suggests barefoot is best for our bodies. Vivo Barefoot and Dopie are two concepts we have developed to meet our barefoot needs.



13 Under The Canopy- Style! Quality! Organic!

Ethics, in short, have become fashionable!!!

DID YOU KNOW?????

ODE MAGAZINE REPORTS THAT DAIRY COWS apparently enjoy pop tunes like people do. Wisconsin saxophonist Franz Braun regularly plays open-air gigs to a moo audience who crowd around and respond with record amounts of tastier milk.

GRAND OPENING!!!!

GRAND OPENING at "GERONIMO"S OUTPOST!!!"
Sunday-September 30,2007
Here are some pictures from the grand opening. I have a little outpost of my jewelry "Soho beads" at "Geronimo's Outpost".

As you walk in the door you are greeted with Chef Andrew Selz's display. Chef Selz is a celebrity chef and the former Presidential Chef at the White House. He prepared his award winning crab cakes for the grand opening at Geronimo's Outpost and will be selling them here. The crab cakes are delicious!!!!

Chef Andrew Selz talking with Carol Wheeler (Photographic Artist) and a guest.

Penscola's finest wine specialist Richard Liveakos hosted an exculsive wine and champagne tasting compliments of Staccole Wine.

Fran stands in front of the large selection of French and California wines along with Champagne's available to buy.




Pictures of all the wonderful guest that attended the Grand Opening!!!


"SOHO BEADS" My little outpost in the store!!!


David & I

Angelika Simmons(owner of Geronamo's Outpost) with Charlie Knight.

Debbie (Angel's Garden) and me (Soho Beads).

Mary (Mary Om's Creations) and Ann (Blue Tropic)

One last look of the night from "Venus In Paradise". The boutique inside of "Geronimo's Outpost"
A wonderful evening of exceptional food, awesome wine, and great friends getting together for a fanatastic grand opening event!!!

Geronimo Feather Earrings

We had our GRAND OPENING at GERONIMO'S OUTPOST Sunday night and I created designer handmade one-of-a-kind "Geronamo Feather Earrings" exclusively for the occassion. Here are some of my wonderful creations:



perfect for this fall with all your leopard print outfits!



Feathers are the rage this fall!!!



Lovely and so incredabily soft!


I had so much fun making these earrings. Look at the wonderful colors in these creations:


Amazing!!!

Paris Luna!!!

The band Paris Luna was playing here on Pensacola Beach at Paradise Bar & Grill and I got to meet them. The lead singer Heather loved my jewelry so I gave her the piece I had on and she then asked me to design a piece of jewelry for her. She is going to promote my jewelry. How awesome is that. Speacking of awesome, Paris Luna is just amazing! Heather gave me one of her CD's and signed it for me. What an exciting night. Here is the piece of jewelry i designed for her.

Alberto Frias' Transport - Illuminated sleeping pod!

(via ThisOne)

CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!

The winner of the FREE Earrings for the month of July is:
Robin Vines Smith
The earrings have been mailed to her..
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the contest!!
Remember to look for upcoming events!!!!