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Living Solefully:: {Day 20 and 21} Express Yourself!
22 OctHad to sneak two days together….shhh don’t tell. Not sure if those of you in cyber land know this about me but I am a nut when it comes to my hair. A few philosophies I have about it. 1. It grows back. Crazy right…but true. 2. Color, natural color? what’s that. 3. Change it up! Express yourself. ♥
I have had more hair cuts, bad die jobs than one can count. Many self-induced box colors, or “sun in”. Two years ago when I had my pixie cut I begged my colorist to make me a platinum blonde. She was 100% against it. Warned me I would look washed out like an albino. But I was determined and you know what they say “the customer is always right”, so she did it. My hair was the cross between blonde with some strawberry blonde to it. All I could equate it to was the heat miser!
I hate to share this secret…don’t tell…move closer to the monitor so no one else can read. I’m not a natural blonde! Oh did I just write that. Never. I love being a blonde but have been feeling like a blonde-aorexic. What is a blonde-aorexic; noun: An individual, usually a female addicted to dying or highlighting their hair blonde to which no resemblance of their natural color is found. Yup that’s me. If I could form a club, an Blonde-Aroexic-Anamyous…I would. BAA, catchy isn’t it!
So with that said I set off to my hair dressers yesterday photos in hand for a chat and a new do. I have been growing out a pixie cut for the last year and a half and have not cut my hair since December of last year. It was in need of some maintenance. It has been breaking off and looking straggly.
- Looking a little greenish…very unhealthy.
My wonderful colorist..after speaking with me and looking at my pictures said…”ok your mentally ready for this”. Isn’t that funny? Here’s Tatum mixing the color…no turning back now.
mixing the color...no turning back now.
After the color…I had a hair cut and got about an inch taken off. My only request for the cut was that it needs to be able to go into a pony tail for working out. New fall look courtesy of Tatum and Jade at Adam Broderick Salon and Spa.
Jess at allora handmade went from long curly locks to a cute pixie cut. I had the pixie last year and loved it… although my hubby likes longer hair…so I was growing it out for him {kinda}… anyway Jess inspired my new look! The pixie may be next. So take a risk, take a chance…Live Solefully by being adventurous today and expressing yourself!
Enjoy the weekend!
Living Solefully Day 20:: Remember
20 OctThe little man a.k.a “the turkey”, “monkey” “butter cup” my baby… turned 5 today. Crazy how time flies, seems like only a year ago I was pregnant and trucking off to the hospital.
- a quick pic before leaving for the hospital to be induced…. 10/20/2006
Here’s the little man on his 1st birthday!
- we went apple picking for his first birthday…
and then there is today! All grown up… so excited to be having a birthday and this weekend his first big boy party! Where does the time go?
- today a small family b~day celebration…
Gotta love him pushing away his older brother so he can blow out the candles!
So for today, Live Solefully by Remembering. Take time to remember all of the good things in our lives. Those tiny moments that shape our very being. If we always are looking forward we may forget where we have been!
Happy 5th Birthday to a little boy who makes me smile every day. xoxo~ Mom
Living Solefully Day 19
20 OctIt’s official::: migraines suck!
Sometimes you can’t post…can’t blog…this is one of those days. Get in bed, pull the covers over your head. Hit the reset button and start fresh tomorrow. Sorry Gals!
Day 19:: Live Solefully today by taking care of yourself.
Live Solefully:: Day 18 ~ Have a Plan
18 OctSo It’s Tuesday the second full week of October and I’m finally feeling like I’ve got my groove back on with planning meals, the kids daily routine and my own work/fitness routines. We have two more weeks of our farm share and since this is our 4th year participating I know what is coming for sure…squashes, potatoes, carrots and any root veggies you can think of. So many of my recipes center around those items. A few of the dinner I will make two and freeze one for another dinner.
Here’s what’s on the menu this week… Enjoy!
M. Cheddar-Topped Shepard’s Pie
- via {Martha Stewart}
- via {real simple}
W. Grilled Chicken with Spaghetti Squash and Almonds
via {real simple}
T. Brinner….Breakfast for Dinner~ Crunchy Cinnamon French Toast (another request from the birthday boy!)
via {Country Living and Delish}
F. Dinner Out! This Sole Momma needs a break!
Sweet Treat! Smore Cup Cakes These were a request from #3. His 5th birthday and first big boy party are this week! Deets to come in another post!
- via {glorious treats}
So Can you guess what the message for Day 18 is? Living Solefully means…having a plan. Menu Plan that is. :) It’s a good thing!
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Living Solefully :: day 17 Just Be Nice
18 OctWow!
Cruising right along past the 1/2 way mark of my series 31 days of Living Solefully. I hope your enjoying it as much as I am. Monday’s are always a sprint….pack the kiddies in the car, drive to school, hit dunkin for my coffee, go to work for 6 hours…race to car and back to the school car line to pick up. Today I was late leaving work. I had to take off my heels to run through the parking lot. I was the very last car….my cherubs waiting impatiently. I then dropped #1 off at gymnastics and then home to make dinner and wrangle #2′s and #3′s homework. The day seems endless. As we sat at dinner as a family. An awesome chicken curry over rice, all three kiddies began rebelling in some form or fashion I just lost it. I said in a calm voice at dinner “You are all rude. I worked hard to make dinner, and you don’t appreciate it. How do you think that makes me feel?” #1 said “that makes you sad” and then #1 and #2 started to eat…#3 (he’s 4 years old) and could care a less, he continued to revolt. I guess 2 out of 3 isn’t bad. Hubby thought it was great!
As I cleaned up dinner I was reminded of this….
Living Solefully sometimes means reminding those we are closest too…to “be nice”. Does this ever happen to you…you work hard, all you want is for everyone to be nice? Maybe show a little love?
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Living Solefully:: day 16
16 OctI think all my posts have had a common theme…but isn’t that the way life goes sometimes. Things happen in waves. We deal and learn from them sometimes as they happen and sometimes by hindsight. As the week as gone by and the 1/2 marathon is complete I am reminded of this short but meaningful quote:
~ Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. ~
Greg Anderson
So for today…Live Solefully by enjoying the journey…all the twists, forks, speed bumps and the occasional accidents of life. They are who we are…and shape our tomorrow’s.
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Living Solefully:: Day 15 Be Supportive!
15 OctIt was a beautiful day for a race…cool temps, light breeze and lots of spectators. I am one of those people who loves reading all the signs. Some of them are so heartfelt, humorous and inspiring…
Here are a few I loved…
Mile 3ish- “Your Legs Are Hurting Because Your Kicking So Much Ass!”
Mile 11- another sign read… “Check Point: Yes Your Kicking So Much Ass!”
Another cute sign: “Your better hurry I heard the beer tent is running out of beer!”
There were a million ((ok maybe not a million)) signs for someone named Laura and a bunch for another runner named Woody! Woody had fans at every mile marker. I just think it’s so cool how supportive people are of their runners. As I ran past a father with young (maybe 10-12mo) old twins in a jogging stroller, holding cow bells. I thought ”Wow, training for a 1/2 marathon with two young twins. I want to meet that woman! She’s my kinda gal”.
I love signs. I have never had one made for me…but this race was my lucky day. My daughter made the best sign…she was very proud and it was the cherry on top for me today.
I also reached my fundraising goal of $1000 for Jane Doe No More! I am so happy and honored to have people support me in such a generous way! So my message for Living Solefully on Day 15:: Support Someone in their personal efforts. Support can be through charity, sending a note of encouragement, or go to an event, race, art opening or photography reception they are involved in. Be that cherry on top for someone! You won’t regret it!
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Living Solefully:: day 14
14 OctRace jitters…there’s something about the positive energy at a race expo that is infectious! I on the other hand have race jitters . My last race was the Napa Valley Marathon. So tomorrow’s race is pretty big considering I am running the 1/2 after having my full marathon training sidelined by lymes disease in July and August.
But the fun part my kiddies and hubby are coming which is a total treat! My daughter made me a bunch of signs big and small. This is what I found on my race clothes!
Living Solefully means running through the jitters, stepping out of your comfort zone to live the life you want to LIVE!
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