Fresh Start (Day 1/100)

 I am open to the idea of what the next 100 days will bring in my 100 Day Reality Challenge.  I am ready to send out my intentions and take action to bring about a new and empowered self by May 24th!

It's Day 1 - I am up and energized...about to do a whole apt deep cleaning (I always feel better when I am in a clean house, don't you?)

For now I am excited to see where the next 100 days takes me and how I can use the power of positive thought and focus to impact my life...

100 Day Reality Challenge

Ok, so here's an idea I have for the next 100 days.  Starting tomorrow and going until May 24th, I will be partaking in the 100 Day Reality Challenge!  Please visit http://cocreatingourreality.com/ to see the website and read more about this facinating project. 

Basically, for the next 100 days I will:
1. Focus on an intention - something I different I want in my life
2. Take steps to make this intention happen
3. Bring out positive thought, mediation &/or prayer to help guide me
4. Surround myself with positive people, events & things that will help be fulfill my set intention
5. Journal, blog, tweet, facebook, text, post to my new pinterest page, and possible video blog to share/grow deeper in my journey

It may sound trippy - but I think it is worth a try!  I am so glad that my dear friend ask me to join her on this epic journey.  I mean, what else did I have planned for the next 100 days?  I might as well work to make my life richer and more engaging.  One of the creators of this movement, Lilou Mace, talks about having a "juicy" life.  What a fun image!  Just a life more full of flavor!  A life you can sink your teeth in - a life that is savory & tasty.  A life you can truly enjoy! 

I will be posting updates on my journey and I hope you will check out this project/program and give it a try.  Let me know if you do!  

And...we're off...reality challenge...I accept!

What a beautiful image - God is there to help us reach our "best" selves.  I am ready to be a brilliant butterfly! 

NEW JOB

God answered my prayers last week, and I was offered two jobs on Thursday! Can you believe it?!?! I chose the one I felt would give me more opportunities and had better pay and hours. I am happy to say that I am a receptionist for a Dentist Office in DC! Today was Day 3 and I am loving it!

I take the metro to and from and love it. The office is in a beautiful building on the 10th floor and it's by a park and several fun restaurants, coffee shops, a bakery, etc. I also really like the Dental Team I am working with. The other receptionist is super cool and is being very sweet helping me understand everything. I have never worked in a Dentist Office before and there is a lot to take in during the first week.

I am thankful that I only work Mon-Thurs because once I find an awesome DC apartment and get settled, I will then do theater work on the side to build up my resume! It's a brilliant plan! (At least I hope).

I am happy to report that God is good (as always) and I am blessed! I continue to pray for all those still umemployed...God may you find a job for each person's specific talents.

P.S. Don't forget to BRUSH! :)

Easter Season

Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right...

~Phillips Brooks, "An Easter Carol"

Good Friday: Holy Friday

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me.
Into your hands I commend my spirit;
you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God."
- Luke 23:46

Holy Thursday: Washing of the Feet

Happy Holy Thursday

Jesus knew that His hour had come ... "Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me ... Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed, for he is clean all over; so you are clean ...

He said to them "Do you realize what I have done for you? ... If I, ... the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet.  I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you shoud also do." 

The Gospel of the Lord

Take a Breath

As the Lenten Season comes to a close, you may be thinking to yourself, "I haven't really spent any time this Lent truly reflecting and preparing for Easter." I ask that today, you take a breath and truly give yourself a good 10 minutes to at least get today in order. Let today be a great Lenten Journey!

Solemnity of St. Joseph

Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten familes.

---Pope John Paul II

A Holy Lent

Lent is a time for deep prayerful reflection, fasting and charitable acts of mercy (such as alms giving). May we all focus on keeping this Lent "holy" and with good intentions. What better time than during Lent to refocus our attention to Christ...this time before Easter is especially important and should be treated as such. Remember your neighbors, friends and family this Lent and keep them all close in your heart.

Thankful for Thanksgiving

It is again that time of year when the leaves have changed to a golden yellow, rustic red, or amber orange. Also, the groceries stories are full of shoppers gathering their Thanksgiving Day trimmings. I will be traveling to my parents' house and enjoying a nice dinner with them. I look forward to waking up and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while my parents' cook the Turkey and all the sides. Then early afternoon we eat a beautiful meal followed by watching "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." We have watched that movie every year since I can remember!

This year, I will also stress to my family and friends how thankful I am for them being in my life! It is such a joy and comfort to know that I have people I can depend on and trust to always be there for me. What a blessing! God truly is good!

What are you thankful for?

I want to take this time to say a special prayer for you (the one reading this):

Heavenly Father,
Please bless all who read this. Take each person into the closeness of your heart, and give them your special blessing. May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, laughter, love and good food. :)

Always share the goodness that is in your heart. Do everything with love.

All Souls

In honor of All Souls Day, I wanted to post a short prayer. It is important to take the time to pray for the souls in purgatory and for all those who are lost.


Invocation for the Souls in Purgatory

My God,

bestow Thy blessings and Thy mercies
on all persons and on those souls in Purgatory
for whom I am in charity, gratitude, or friendship bound
and have the desire to pray.

Amen

Psalm 91

I am very proud to be a Marine's sister. My brother left this past Saturday in the early hours of the morning to go off for 7 months and fight. Of course I am praying for him... and in praying for my brother I also become very nervous...I want him to be safe and out of harms way and so I turn to Psalm 91. I say this prayer for my brother and for all of our servicemen and women who fight everyday for our freedom.



Psalm 91

You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,

Say to the LORD, "My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust."

God will rescue you from the fowler's snare, from the destroying plague,

Will shelter you with pinions, spread wings that you may take refuge; God's faithfulness is a protecting shield.

You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day,

Nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon.

Though a thousand fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, near you it shall not come.

You need simply watch; the punishment of the wicked you will see.

You have the LORD for your refuge; you have made the Most High your stronghold.

No evil shall befall you, no affliction come near your tent.

For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways.

With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone.

You shall tread upon the asp and the viper, trample the lion and the dragon.

Whoever clings to me I will deliver; whoever knows my name I will set on high.

All who call upon me I will answer; I will be with them in distress; I will deliver them and give them honor.

With length of days I will satisfy them and show them my saving power.

A Thankful Heart

The beautiful holiday of Thanksgiving is quickly approaching...it's 2 days away! I wanted to invite those of you who are reading this to prepare yourself for this holiday by reflecting. Reflect on what it is in your life that gets you out of your bed everyday. Take time to really and truly count your blessings. Meditate on where you are going in your life and the steps you are taking to pursue personal happiness. Make sure you say "thank you" a lot this season. Honestly, we do have a lot to be thankful for... what are you thankful for? Why are you grateful? Take time this holiday season to let people know how much they mean to you...thank them, hug them, call them, give them a gift, take them out, ...make sure you shower them with kindness. Gather around close family and friends, neighbors and co-workers. No one should be alone this Thanksgiving. Extend an invitation for people to come over to your house. And make sure you bring things to share if you have been invited to a friend's home. This is the time to share in the love that is Thanksgiving.

I too need to reflect on my blessings and what I am thankful for. I am thankful for every new day. I am thankful for my parents, who not only love me but are also very supportive and keep the artist in me alive. My job is great. It offers a creative environment where I can explore non-profit theater. My co-workers are friendly and supportive. My family and friends are my life support. I have people in my life who are there for me at any hour of the day at any time of the year and they are so close to me that I have adopted them as family. God knew what He was doing when he put these wonderful people in my life. His graces bless me everyday. For all of this I am grateful. I consider myself very lucky to have the family and friends I have been blessed with. I have a college education and a job in an area that I am passionate about. I have rough times too but they do not compare to the countless hours in which I know that I am loved and cared for. Everyone has a purpose. We are all here for a reason.


I know that there are people around the world who are struggling and I pray that they will find peace this holiday. It is important to know that the season of "giving" also means giving of yourself. I know that financial times are not what they have always been, but some how we have to get through this. Even if it is a small contribution, please consider donating to the less fortunate this year. Even if it is to only one organization, your donation will go a long way. When you give to a charity, you tend to be a little happier and your smile is a little brighter. I know my heart is always warmed after I make a donation.

From my heart to yours - Have a blessed Thanksgiving!