Published on Jul 21st, 2008 in Goals, Life, Motivation | 6 Comments »I’m a singer.
I think I can safely say that because I love to sing, I get asked to sing, and I even get paid to sing.
Now, as to whether or not I am an outstanding singer is a matter of opinion. I believe I have ways to go before (or if) that can happen!
One [...]
Published on Jun 30th, 2008 in Fitness, Fun Facts, Motivation, Sugar Addiction | 10 Comments »Yoga – I used to ignore it. I thought it wasn’t worth my time. I preferred exercises that were of higher intensity and burned a lot of fat and calories. To me, yoga didn’t meet these requirements.
Yoga revisited – Last month I checked out a yoga DVD just for a change of [...]
Published on May 14th, 2008 in Goals, Motivation | 7 Comments »I was struck by a story I heard the other day. I’d like to share it with you…
After her moving performance, a great soprano was approached by a woman who gushed, “I sing too, but not like you! I would give anything to sing as well as you!” The soprano graciously thanked her and replied, “If [...]
Published on Mar 17th, 2008 in Motivation | No Comments »Saturday was a cloudy, foggy, rainy day. To shake some of the gloom, I put on an aerobics DVD for a change of pace and exercised to Tamilee Webb’s Tighter Assets video. As I worked on tightening my assets, I noticed a bird through the living room window. It was a big, fat Robin! My [...]
Published on Feb 20th, 2008 in Motivation | 1 Comment »I’m at that point where I am so ready for Spring and warmer weather! How about you?
I’m ready to shed the winter coat and scarf and go for a hike in a nearby nature preserve! I’m ready for sunny days and clear roads! I’m ready for longer days and no salt on my car! I’m [...]
Published on Jan 30th, 2008 in Motivation | 4 Comments »I’m not a morning person, yet my favorite part of the day is right before the sun rises. Everything at this time is on the brink of waking up. Everything is still. The sun is almost on the horizon, ready to brighten the sky. I enjoy the quiet and peace. This is the time of [...]
Published on Jan 15th, 2008 in Motivation | 4 Comments »I get up at 4:40am Mon-Fri to exercise, but not because I really want to. I am not a morning person by any means, but the early morning hours are the best time in my schedule to work out. I have to say I feel good about getting my workout accomplished at the start of [...]
Published on Jan 7th, 2008 in Motivation | No Comments »Why do we make New Year’s resolutions? What’s the purpose? Did you even bother making any resolutions, or did you refrain due to the associated pressure and oft resulting disappointment from trying to follow said resolutions and failing?
We make resolutions because we want to move forward; we want to improve ourselves, our lives. [...]
