Monday Inspiration

"I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days."

Lance Armstrong, famous cyclist

Good morning and Happy Monday to you... Let's make this a great day.

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Attitude: Thought for the Day

The longer we live, the more we realize the impact of ATTITUDE on life. ATTITUDE is more important than facts. It is more important than education, money, or successes. ATTITUDE is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. We have a choice everyday regarding the ATTITUDE we will embrace for that day. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it.

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"Bright Flowers" ~ original watercolor painting

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Feel Good Friday - "What I Am" Song

Do you want to feel inspired, happy, motivated, and just glad to be you?

Watch this video, I LOVE it - Thank you Will.i.am ~ for your song, "What I Am".

It made you smile, didn't it?

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The Hip Hop Crew - Jungle Boogie

The Hip Hop Crew - Jungle Boogie performed a dance workshop at the Village Dance Studio yesterday. My daughter took the class and I came to observe at the end.

These guys rock!!

I was so impressed and energized by them, that I am going to take a hip hop class starting this Wednesday. Yes, that is right.... I will have an update next week on how sore my muscles are.

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A Daily Reminder...

Always believe in yourself... oh yes, and eat cake too!

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Decorating Ideas: West Elm Mosaic Mirrors

In addition to art and plates, think of using mirrors in creative ways to make a collage display on your walls. These mosaic mirrors from West Elm are fabulous! I will add them to my inspiration folder of mirrors.

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Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors, Decorating with Mirrors

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A Personal Message and Inspiration for 2011

Have you ever felt like you belonged on the "island of misfit toys"? Well, I have... I was at dinner last night with two great friends, and they were telling me about the high-school reunion that I recently missed. The truth is, I actually went to one school from 1st-9th, another for 10th and 11th, and we moved to a different city for my Senior year, thus a third school. So, which school class reunion am I supposed to attend? If you have really read this far, I promise there is a point to my story.

For a brief moment at dinner last night, I did feel sorry for myself, feeling like I did not belong to one certain group. Then, I snapped out of it. Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful for all of my friends and experiences I have encountered along the way. But, I am a firm believer of living in the present. I am 43 years old, and last year I would have told you that 2009 was the best year of my life. However, now that we have come to the end of 2010, I would say that this year has been even better.

So to all of you ~ If you are not doing what you love, change your ways.

If there is a hobby you want to try ~ try it!

Dream...

Imagine...

Believe in Yourself

Cherish your family and friends

Live, Laugh, and most certainly Love

Here is to being grateful for our past, and looking ahead to 2011!

I hope you will join me here each and every day on Bright Bold and Beautiful.

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