I love a good quote......

During the Holiday Season there seems to be nothing but re-runs on T.V. *sigh* Most of the Oprah episodes that have been aired recently I have already seen but not yesterdays. I'm not sure when I missed it but something told me to make sure to set the DVR so I wouldn't miss it. As I sat down to watch it late last night I was so glad that I had! Oprah opened the show with by saying this, :

"Everyone comes to this beautiful planet earth with something unique, something great, something only you were born to do. That's your real job, to figure out what is your calling and then begin to honor it. What's your calling?"

Did you get alittle chill? did you feel a pull in one direction or another? I just simply loved what she said and most people know I'm a sucker for a good quote! And how pertinent this "advice" or wisdom is given/received or that I heard it at this time of year. So many of us re-evaluate the past year and vow to make changes in the new one. This quote certainly makes me take a look at what I do everyday and the what changes I can/need to make.

The second quote I loved was given right at the end -

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

WOW! did you get our second set of chills or an eye opening?? Ok maybe it's just me and my love for inspiring messages, following your passion, etc.

If you want alittle more upliftment and maybe the push to follow our passion check out these links:

Pajama Party - She was on the Oprah show and just has an amazing story - check out her video and read more about her

Living your Passion - lots of links and great stories!

Room to Read - He was on the Oprah show as well and was worth millions of dollars before we walked away from his job to pursue something higher.

Thanks for indulging me. Sometimes you just feel like you need to share............... If you know of another great story, quote, etc please leave it in the comments section. I'd love to see it!

Splurging and deception

Cue the Daytime Soap Opera music. tee hee hee. I couldn't help but think of something dramatic after typing the title - HA! Actually it's all in good fun.

After several errands to run with my little guy in tow yesterday I splurged on Celine Dion's New CD Taking Chances as I passed by it on the shelves. It came with an extra CD of 8 of her greatest hits for a great low price so I had to snatch it up. Didn't you just LOVE seeing her on Oprah? She's seems so personable, considerate and real. I love her new sound too. It's so different for her but I like it. So that explains the "splurging" part. Now onto the deception - cue evil laugh - MUwahahaHAHaha.

I ordered Jessica Seinfelds new cookbook Deceptively Delicious the day I heard about it on Oprah and watched the show. It took awhile to arrive but I LOVE IT! I doesn't seem that hard to do - it's just a change - and for me small and little at a time until it becomes a habit and I get a groove down of creating my Purees! But our first meal was a success! I made chicken nuggets and didn't have any of the purees on hand that she recommended for the recipe but what veg. puree I did throw in was just fine. And the kids didn't know! tee hee hee. Love it! It's a fun change that I can't wait to do more of!

Anyone been crafting???? I'd love to see some pictures if anyone has tried the magnets. There have been lots of comments left with great alternative ideas and links for supplies too - don't miss those! I have a few more ideas to share too! Anyone want to see?? *snicker*

A Bea-U-tiful Revolution

Have you seen this? The O Girl Beautiful Revolution - is wonderful! Of course, it's another wonderful inspiring, possibly life altering/changing ideas or experience from Oprah. I think it might really be geared more towards "young girls" (ahem) and not us "older" women. (wink, wink) BUT nonetheless I am taking her up on her challenge! I have printed and signed my contract and am going to purchase a small "Beauty" jounal just for this! The contract states to "each day write down at least one thing about myself that makes me special." I am going to encourage my six year old daughter to join me as well and we can make sure each of us keeps our pledge everyday. I am sure she will jump on board as she loves to write in her "journal" now that she is able to read and sound out words. She loves to draw too so I imagine her "beauty" journal, as I call it, will be very special to look back on in years to come. And what Mom doesn't love an activity that can reinforce for the millionth time how special and beautiful her kids are to her. I'm all for that!!!!

Anyone else taking the challenge? It will be fun to see as this revolution spreads and blossoms the stories and followups Oprah may have on her shows next
fall. If this project "speaks" to you or tugs at your heart strings I hope you will answer in the way that is fitting for you life. As Oprah says, "What I know for sure is that you really don't become what you want. You become what you believe."

Along the same importance of this new "revolution" from Oprah, I want to share a few videos with you. If you haven't seen these please take a moment to watch them. They are not long, under a minute or 2, and if you want to grab your girls and sit them on your lap no matter how old they are (wink), even better. The first one is "Real Beauty"and the second is "how beauty is made".

The Secrets of my Big Success

WHEW! After all the creativity, networking, insider information and references given out the BoutiqueCafe Girls Getaway this weekend I think everyone who attended it ready to get back to work and kick it into high gear to whatever "level of Greatness you want to achieve". (quote from Charlene May of Greggygirl.com) SO - having said that, be sure to catch OPRAH today. It's all about people who took their hobbies and turned them into HUGE businesses! What a great follow up to a great weekend! Better set your TIVO now!