This week marks one birthday down...My daughter Elizabeth turned 23 on March 8th!!! I can't believe it. Doesn't seem like that much time has gone by. The next birthday is my stepdaughter Christa who will be 16 on March 18th...another milestone...then my son Elijah will be 19 on April 5th...Dennis & Jordan happen in August.
Today is a day for sorting, organizing and some cooking...I know my momma would be proud. Getting rid of the junk and excess in my life...well except the wine...chocolate and other things that I love so much. Yes...I do love my family but sometimes the others come first.
My other goal this week is to get my mission, values & vision statement for my business. And the business would be....??? So far we know I like wine and cooking. Thinking we start a wine tour business and I do some cooking at the wineries...put my Cali spin on things in the Midwest.
For those not in Missouri we have over 110 wineries...shocking I know and they have some great wine out there. Kansas I am sorry to say only has 22....Again the "Show Me" state wins!
In planning tours there are several close to Kansas City...YES...we've tried all of them...which could be a good or bad thing.
So now I'm off...doing my spin on bread sticks with BACON!!! Let me tell you...that's a great appetizer in itself...I put some pics up later with what I come up with.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Changes
Changes...sometimes they're made because we want to or pushed into them. I have had alot of changes in the last year...almost a year since cancer was found...almost a year since we kicked its butt....now I've been laid off from work.
If that isn't change I don't know what is. I am going to change the name of the blog...haven't decided what to change it to but going to talk about a few things in my world and the world around me.
I know having cancer has changed alot of how I view things, but let me tell you....losing your job steps that up a notch.
I am at the crossroads...where do I go...where is my new direction. Thinking I may start with a compass...plumb line? Something that will help me decide. My main issue is that I have alot I would love to do but I have to pick one.
Who would have thought at 47(almost forgot I had a birthday!!! Happy Birthday to Me!!!), I would be trying to figure out which road to walk...some call this time an encore career...didn't think I really had a career to begin with, lol
Now a new direction...new blog....new adventures...
If that isn't change I don't know what is. I am going to change the name of the blog...haven't decided what to change it to but going to talk about a few things in my world and the world around me.
I know having cancer has changed alot of how I view things, but let me tell you....losing your job steps that up a notch.
I am at the crossroads...where do I go...where is my new direction. Thinking I may start with a compass...plumb line? Something that will help me decide. My main issue is that I have alot I would love to do but I have to pick one.
Who would have thought at 47(almost forgot I had a birthday!!! Happy Birthday to Me!!!), I would be trying to figure out which road to walk...some call this time an encore career...didn't think I really had a career to begin with, lol
Now a new direction...new blog....new adventures...
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Giving
Hi Everyone...Been awhile since I've updated but I have a challenge for the New Year....12 days of Giving in 2012....see...12 days...2012...
Dennis and I volunteered at the Hope Lodge a week before Christmas. We provided the ham and a craft. They were so excited for us to be there...(been awhile since someone was that excited about us showing up anywhere)...gracious was one word that comes to mind. They were very gracious and thanking us the whole time we were there. And it didn't seem like we did that much.
The guests provided all the side dishes and we provided the meat. I put together Christmas ornaments for them to make and they loved it. Even got some of the guys to make some. Dennis suggested that maybe next time get some of the guys to play cards or something while we gals make crafts (not that he's being biased or anything).
NOW...here is the big gift I would love from my family and friends. I have the greatest family & friends (buttering you up!)
12 days of Giving! That doesn't mean all in the same month but in the year. Really...only 12 days is not that much...not even 2 weeks of your time. These dates will be during the week (that is when most of the guests are at the Lodge)
I would love all my family and friends to help (I see bonding happening)... help those who have gone thru the same thing I did (some of them even more extensive). I didn't ask for help back then but I'm asking for help now!
I would like to give that 12 days of Giving to Hope Lodge. I plan on one day a month going to provide a meal (even if its parts of a meal) and a game and/or craft. ITS ONE DAY.
You can help in a variety of ways...giving of time, craft/cleaning/cooking items, food or money...OR all of them.
Dennis and I have already thought of various themes for each month that we're hoping we can do....and maybe you can think of something fun for each month. Here are some of our ideas...Halfway to Thanksgiving in May...Opening Day at the K (Royals baseball stadium) in April...Souperbowl party....
Again..helping us to help them....even if you can only do one day this year....its helping someone!
Here is the link to the Hope Lodge. http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/HopeLodge/KansasCity/index
If you're not in the Kansas City area...please go to a Hope Lodge in your area and help them!
Dennis and I volunteered at the Hope Lodge a week before Christmas. We provided the ham and a craft. They were so excited for us to be there...(been awhile since someone was that excited about us showing up anywhere)...gracious was one word that comes to mind. They were very gracious and thanking us the whole time we were there. And it didn't seem like we did that much.
The guests provided all the side dishes and we provided the meat. I put together Christmas ornaments for them to make and they loved it. Even got some of the guys to make some. Dennis suggested that maybe next time get some of the guys to play cards or something while we gals make crafts (not that he's being biased or anything).
NOW...here is the big gift I would love from my family and friends. I have the greatest family & friends (buttering you up!)
12 days of Giving! That doesn't mean all in the same month but in the year. Really...only 12 days is not that much...not even 2 weeks of your time. These dates will be during the week (that is when most of the guests are at the Lodge)
I would love all my family and friends to help (I see bonding happening)... help those who have gone thru the same thing I did (some of them even more extensive). I didn't ask for help back then but I'm asking for help now!
I would like to give that 12 days of Giving to Hope Lodge. I plan on one day a month going to provide a meal (even if its parts of a meal) and a game and/or craft. ITS ONE DAY.
You can help in a variety of ways...giving of time, craft/cleaning/cooking items, food or money...OR all of them.
Dennis and I have already thought of various themes for each month that we're hoping we can do....and maybe you can think of something fun for each month. Here are some of our ideas...Halfway to Thanksgiving in May...Opening Day at the K (Royals baseball stadium) in April...Souperbowl party....
Again..helping us to help them....even if you can only do one day this year....its helping someone!
Here is the link to the Hope Lodge. http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/HopeLodge/KansasCity/index
If you're not in the Kansas City area...please go to a Hope Lodge in your area and help them!
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