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These last few weeks have been full of frustration.  Ever since the snow storm in mid-February, our cars have alternatively not been working.  If you really want to see how much you love someone--share one car with them for 8 weeks.  Our cars are old, and we expect repairs.  For them all to happen in such a short span?  Just aggravating.

Thankfully, I believe we have reached the end of the car journey.  All throughout this journey, I was very upset only once, about the middle of it.  However, I did have some anxiety throughout this experience, but only when I drove.  I tried to focus on the positive and be grateful that we had the funds to make repairs, and that family helped along the way (especially the father-in-law who gave up a Saturday to make repairs--so so grateful!).

Anyway, I hope that you have had a fabulous week!  Happy Friday, my friends, and I hope that you have a beautiful weekend!

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My best friend is on the other side of the country, and today is her birthday.  I love her so much, and I miss her every day.  We talk to hours on end, and it never feels like there are thousands of miles between us.  She is in a stressful time in her life.  She forgets how beautiful, intelligent, and wonderful she is.  I like to remind her about it, and this is one of my favorite quotes because it is so true for everyone especially her. 

I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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You might or might not have noticed, but this week, I took a spontaneous break from blogging.  Last Sunday, I was really just not feeling it.  I might be able to come up with several reasons why I felt like that, but it wasn't important for me to explore it.  The bottom line is that I couldn't bring myself to work on the blog.  This is definitely unusual for me; so I embraced it, listened to it, and spent the day lounging/reading. 

Monday came around, and I kicked myself for not working.  However, I acknowledged that what I needed was rest to recharge so the guilt melted away.  I've been working on some new recipes, and I can't wait to share them with you!

Always remember, my friends, your happiness is a necessity not just a priority so listen to yourself.  There is a reason that you don't feel like doing something sometimes (not that perpetual laziness is a good thing!) so embrace it, and good things will come!

Have a beautiful weekend!

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A silly proverb, but completely true.  The Hubby LOVES potatoes, and so I know he loves me when he shares his French fries/mashed potatoes/hash browns with me; that's true love right there!

Have a safe and fun weekend my friends!

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I've had a hard week this week, but I am trying to be open to love and everything that happens to me each day because I learn something.  I learn that I don't like it; that I am stronger than I think I am; that I love something; that I need to change something, etc.

Have a beautiful weekend my friends!

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You know, I've been thinking long and hard about this quote.  I would have to disagree and change it. 

I LOVE my job; however, there are days that love is not enough.  I have to make myself work, and this is coming after a very hard few days of work along with a few more hard days ahead.  I don't think it's the work or the job that make it hard, but the people, situation, or other uncontrollable aspects of the job that make it hard sometimes.  I know that it will quiet down, and I will not have to work so hard to do my job.  For now, I will have to push through it.

How would I change this quote?  "Do what you love, and those hard days will be much easier"  It's just like a relationship: real, deep and true love will get you through the hard times.

Anyway-I'm looking forward to relaxing and visiting with family this weekend.  You have a happy weekend too!

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Are you showing those around you that you love them through your actions?  Something as simple as making the bed, taking out the garbage, buying a favorite chocolate, calling just to say HI, all are simple acts of love.  I challenge you to show your love to someone by calling them, making breakfast, buying a favorite treat, etc.

Have a safe and love filled weekend!

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On this day before Valentine's Day, the day of love, don't forget that you are equally deserving and in need of your own love and affection.  So do something that you love and something that's only for you, whether it's taking a relaxing bath, getting a massage, making time to read, watching your favorite movie with cake and champagne, go to bed early, sleep in later, have breakfast in bed, whatever you LOVE to do!

May your weekend be filled with my three favorite things:  LOVE, laughter, and light!  <3

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I've been anxious all week for later, tomorrow, now, three days from now, yesterday, next week, three weeks ago.  I missed so much beauty and life around me, and then today I stopped.  I lived for today and loved every moment of it.

Have a fabulous weekend, my friends!

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Plus, you are so gorgeous when you smile  :o)

I've had to do more smiling than usual this week to keep from crying and creating mad/worry wrinkles.  This first month has been very frustrating for me at work, and I haven't always shown love.  When I realize that I haven't, I smile, get up, and take a short break.  I know that we all can't do that, but we can all stop, take a deep breathe, think of something that makes you smile, and smile.

I'd much rather have smile/happy wrinkles.

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{love yourself by Lim Heng Swee}

LOVE your eyes-

LOVE your face-

LOVE your body-

LOVE your mind-

LOVE your soul-

LOVE your flaws-

LOVE your personality-

LOVE your wrinkles-

LOVE your impatience-

LOVE your frustration-

LOVE your happiness-

LOVE your sadness-

LOVE your bad days-

LOVE your good days-

LOVE your friends-

LOVE your family-

LOVE each other-

LOVE your life-

LOVE YOURSELF

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I am still trying to keep my resolution to show more love; I've had some challenges, but I'm taking baby steps.  No other real words of wisdom for this week so have a safe and wonderful weekend!

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This year I've decided that my guiding principle will be to choose love. To choose love instead of hate; choose love instead of meanness; choose love over sadness, setbacks and heartache.

I have one aspect of my life that definitely needs some love. Surprisingly, I have a hard time loving/being kind/tolerating those who I don't like. My philosophy is that if I don't like you, then I'm not around you. Unfortunately, you can't escape them all, and I know that I am not at my best when I interact with them. I can feel my body contorting with anger and cruelty; my face hardens and my speech is clipped, short and hard. My soul just quietly sits there saying "you know this is wrong".

This year I will be treating those that I don't like just like I treat an aspect of myself that I don't like: with love, kindness and patience. Will I love them eventually? Maybe not, but I know that I didn't add to the cruelty and unkindness the world can show.

What are you focusing on this year?

Have a wonderful weekend!

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