Planning Your Summer Garden!

As we start to plan our Summer Gardens here on the East coast, here's a word to the wise based on my very own experience . . .

T.G.I.F Soar into your weekend!

Nuff Said!

Forever Young

I was inspired to write this when I was down visiting my parents on Long Beach Island. I pretty much grew up there at the beach. As a kid, the summers seemed to last so long and offered up such possibilities that when I hear thunder like I used to as a kid, it brings me back to that space of feeling that anything is possible. I like being in that space! 

Cranky Wednesday

The weather is crummy, it's Wednesday - good material for the crankies! NOT GONNA LET IT HAPPEN!!!

Have a great day!!

Tiger Lustre

I took this picture at the Animal Kingdom at Disney. It was a beautiful warm, sunny, breezy day. The Tiger was sunning itself and looked SOOO beautiful, I was so pleased to get this picture. What a beautiful creature the Tiger is. But you know what? We are all beautiful creatures just like this Tiger. All of us with unique stripes and colors, remember that as we head into a chilly Tuesday morning! Much LOVE!!!!!

Charming Gardeners

I'm having fun finding quotes on happiness and then illustrating them. This quote appeals to me because it makes me think about who makes me happy. Who are your charming gardeners?

I find that when life gets busy or "juicy" as I like to call it, I don't necessarily make hanging with my "charming gardeners" a priority. Why have fun when there's work to do? This year I'm changing that!

My advice? Surround yourself this year with your "charming gardeners" not only will they make you happy, they will make your soul blossom.

Happiness Revolution

For the past couple of years, for various reasons, I've struggled with being happy. Happy, like the happy you feel as a kid looking forward to Summer, Ice Cream, a trip to see your grandmother. Why is it so hard to be happy? I've read books, blogs and even talked to people about it.

I think after the past couple of years with the economy, job situation, political craziness and financial stress we are all under, American people have lost their faith and more importantly their sense of humor. Without a sense of humor life is REALLY hard.

When I first started working on the late 80's, work was tough BUT I judged my day based on how many laughs we had at work, all of the funny stuff we did and said to each other. Work and life was way more playful. These days at work, you don't want to joke around, be goofy (which I totally am) because you fear losing your job. You don't want to be goofy in line at the airport, because you fear  being flagged as someone suspicious, you can't tease people because you don't want to be sued! It's crazy.

I woke up this morning thinking I'm going to start a happiness revolution. I'm bringing Happiness back! I want to be happy, I want to live my life in a playful manner and not FEAR the consequences. As a country we need to lighten up, take a deep breath and find some things to be happy about. I can do my part and I will, one day at a time! You in?

Happy New Year!

I'm happy to say I actually stayed up late enough to watch the ball drop and to wish my entire family a Happy New Year. I am so excited for this year, it's filled with new opportunities, experiences and great journeys.

I'm doing things a little differently this year. I usually set up an entire list of new years resolutions, not this year. I'm not going to put that pressure on myself! This year it's all about getting back to basics (family, home, heart, happiness) and enjoying the journey. I'm going to use this worksheet to list the 5 most important things for me in 2013. I'm sticking it on the fridge so I stick to it! I invite you all to do the same!

Have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013! And remember, Be Creative and Have Fun!!!