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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Did You Know...What Side Is Your Gas Tank On?
Ever wonder what that little arrow was near your gas tank icon on your dashboard? It’s telling you what side your gas tank is on in your car.
I would love for you to comment below if you knew this little trick. I didn’t and actually learned it from listening to 107.9. The radio host always gives clever little facts. This was one of them and is actually perfect to know if you ever drive a rental car.
Giving Back...Love The Earth Love Yourself!
Every morning I am filling up three big water bottles for my girls. When they come home from camp I hate to waste all that water. So I always filled the bird bath with it. One friend once told me that the “Gods liked when you gave back to the earth. Love the earth love yourself” I always remember what he said when I do it.
It’s true. Be good to the earth be good to you. What little things do you do to give back to the earth?
Don’t Act On Emotions...
I know it’s tough. I tend to be impulsive too when an emotion is triggered in me.
I always tell my girl friends never let someone go until you’re fully ready to. Never make a big decision on the spot. Also try to process before you react.
I am working on taking my own advice too.
Wake Up & Go Outside
Open the front door and step out. Breathe in the summer air. Listen to the birds chirping. Look at all nature has around you. Just 5 mins it takes.
A great way to start your day!
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Are You Escaping Your Reality...
Are you running from your reality? Distractions. Detours. We all do it. I had a touchy conversation with someone the other and I had to go for a walk. I had to stop working. Blast my music and walk.
It cleared my head. My emotions. It was the best thing. It distracted me and then it hit me...
My dialogue with this person may never change. It’s been the same for years. I just always had a distraction. Now I didn’t. I didn’t have anyone there to say how was my day and distract me from the chaos in my head caused by someone else.
I had to face my reality. On my own. Yes I have family and friends but it wasn’t the same. I had to ask my self why am I so mad. It was because I was facing it. No escapes. No nothing. Me alone saying ok what will you do to no longer let this person affect you.
No one understands loneliness until they are really alone. There’s steps to it. Sadness but then strengthen. Also a little bad because you then don’t want to ever depend on anyone or give your heart again in fear of being hurt or alone again. Yet once you face your realities you begin to heal.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
You Have To Take Risks To Be Happy...
We all just want to be happy. Sometimes we sacrifice everything to search for it. Some settle to not really have it. Don’t settle. The search is more fun. Work but fun.
Are you happy?
How Do You Know You Found Your Soulmate?
Love this! We all deserve this.
A soulmate pushes you to do good, be good, down to your core. Who encourages you be the best version of you. These people are rare. So if you found that one you should be grateful and love them with all your heart & soul ...if you haven’t then don’t lose hope.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Dealing With Forgiveness
They always say in order to heal you need to forgive people. Now you may not agree but I think it’s a crock of sh$t. Let me explain.
Forgiving someone is accepting what they did to you. It’s saying it’s ok I will move on and you made me stronger etc... That’s not ok nor obligated to that person who hurt you.
The only person who you need to forgive is yourself. Your core. Your soul. For putting yourself in a position that caused you pain. For being oblivious to what has happened around you. You have to forgive yourself inorder to heal.
For giving someone the benefit of the doubt. For putting your guard down. For thinking a situation would turn out differently.
No two situations are ever the same. We can’t go into a new situation with old baggage. Old expectations. Old needs. Everything is a fresh start. Until you forgive yourself you can’t truly heal. People think forgiving someone brings closure. No. It doesn’t. Closure happens in time. Closure happens when you have learned the lesson. When the situation no longer takes control over you. Your emotions or daily life.
You can’t wish harm or bad on someone else but you don’t need to forgive them for something they did for you inorder to heal. I have had pain in my life. I have tried to forgive yet anger took over. Instead now I say it’s a lesson learned. I forgive myself for being stupid thinking differently. I forgive myself for giving someone my all when they didn’t deserve it. I don’t forgive them for never apologizing or owning up to pain they caused me. They don’t deserve my forgiveness. I deserve my forgiveness.
I do wish peace in my life and am grateful they are no longer a part of my life. I am grateful for my family and loved ones who helped me heal and seek forgiveness within myself but don’t ever think you owe anyone forgiveness for causing you pain. You don’t. You owe yourselves forgiveness there’s a difference.
Calm Your Mind...The Answers Will Then Come
My intuition is always super strong when my mind is calm. Always find peace and a way to escape anything that isn’t serving you at your highest purpose. Calm your brain to get the best answers.
Valencia Summer Drink
Valencia outdoor seating is always so fun. It’s like a little getaway. With their tables and sand. This drink was a special. Their Rose Sangria with melon cubes and a rosemary garnish.
Where’s your favorite place to grab a summer cocktail?
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Açaà Bowl Green & Tonic
This is always my favorite, I love Acai bowls. It’s refreshing like ice cream yet has a hint of banana and berry flavor. I created my own bowl at Green & Tonic in Westport. Blueberries, strawberries and Zen granola. Even my girls loved it. https://greenandtonic.com/
Not only is it delicious but they have a ton of antioxidants.
“Acai berries have an incredibly high amount of antioxidants, edging out other antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries and cranberries” *
The Cake Box Westport CT
I was in Westport for breakfast and a friend asked me to pop in to see her at work when I was done. She told me she would bring me to a cute cupcake shop that my girls would love. She was right. I have heard of the place before but never went to it. Super cute little bakery. I ordered the dozen mini cupcakes. Red velvet, chocolate hostess, cookies and cream, carrot cake, Birthday cake...they all look amazing. These little cupcakes are jam packed with flavor. So tasty. A dozen mini cupcakes for $18.
They also carry gluten free cupcakes.
They also have a spot in Ridgefield. Learn more here.
Check out this cute video about them https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Cakebox_Hartford-280704742.html
Facing It...You Have To At One Point
People says it’s FOMO- fear of missing out. Some say they have to keep busy and can’t sit still. What I have learned through the years is that it’s a distraction. I have done it. You have done it. We all at one point ran from our truths so we kept ourselves so busy that we didn’t have time to process or even be upset or deal with any emotions that were keeping us back.
Do you ever hear someone say when I relax I get depressed? It’s because when your surroundings are calm it gives your brain time to process everything. You process and then all these fears or pain or things you have to do come to surface. Just like going to bed. We all joke bed time we toss and turn because our brain is reminding us of all the things we have to do.
It’s ok. It’s ok to relax and stop the outside noise from distracting our brain. It’s ok to just focus on what’s really bothering us and not covering it up so we can deal and heal.
What isn’t ok is not being intune of your life. When we create chaos we are only adding to our plate. We aren’t owning up to our fears and weakness. We are allowing things to pile up. It’s ok to be sad. It’s ok to deal with emotions we hide within us. Stop running from it all and start facing it all.
Let’s Validate How You Feel
Let’s face it. We all go through this. It’s the need to have your feelings validated. Now there’s a difference between being right and someone validating how you feel.
It’s not about being right or wrong. See our feelings aren’t right or wrong. They are our feelings. It’s how we perceive something. When you get validation the person is not agreeing. The person is honoring how you feel. See the difference.
“I can see how that can upset you.” “I understand you are hurt.” “I didn’t mean for you to feel that way.”
You are validating someone’s feelings and when you do it actually puts the argument to rest.
When you try to change how someone feels or views something you are saying they are wrong. “I understand BUT”
No...”But” isn’t helpful. It’s not validating. It’s not helping someone’s feelings change. It’s saying don’t feel that way.
Validating someone brings the respect you have for them to a whole another level. Try it. See how it works. There’s nothing worse then someone trying to change the way you feel or make you feel crazy for feeling a certain way.
Sono Seaport Seafood Is Back In Business
This place brought back so many memories when I walked in. A friend got a group of us together to check it out. Tonight was their second night opening and it was delicious.
It’s so amazing to have places on the water in Norwalk. It makes you feel like you’re away on vacation.
The staff is amazing. Super friendly. We had about four waitresses ask if we needed anything. We didn’t wait long for a table. We started with drinks on the dock. I got a pina colada topped with dark rum.
I ordered a cup of chowder and fried shrimp. They were both delicious. It was better than I remembered and even one of the chefs came out to speak with us and asked for our feedback.
I really hope you get a chance to check it out. I will
be going back with the kids and my parents so they can enjoy it too.
Friday, July 5, 2019
NICE Festival Tomorrow July 6th
Free admission tomorrow
“A multi-cultural summer music, food, and dance festival with multiple cultural performances, crafts and interactive family activities.
This day-long event is filled with an abundance of cultural performances and numerous vendors offering a wide array of international cuisines and arts and crafts. Experience live performances from multiple traditions to include live dancers with origins in Flamenco, Asian, African, and more; Live music includes Rock, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Latin, Folk and music across all genres.”
Dealing With The Emotion Of...Relief
Do you ever exhale and think wow how did I get through that or so glad I got out of that situation. When you have that sense of feeling a wave of relief comes over you. It then calms you and brings you peace.
We all don’t understand some tests in life we have to go through but when we do and come out of it we realize we are stronger, better, happier.
Relief brings us peace. If you ever feel relief after any situation you have to understand that situation taught you something or was the right decision or wasn’t meant to be a part of your path. Whether it’s letting people go in your life or not getting a job you wanted or getting negative results back from medical test. Relief gives you hope. It makes you feel that the path you’re on is the one you’re meant to be on. That certain situations had to happen so you can be the version you are today. That in the end everything will be ok.
I walked into my doctor’s office for a procedure and said to her medical assistant you know I don’t want to be here. We both laughed and she said don’t worry no one ever does. When my doctor came in I asked if this will hurt. She looked at me and said have I ever lied to you, it’s uncomfortable. True I replied. I mean I had three c-sections and my thryoid out I should be able to handle pain. She replied “yes and I was with you through that all” and she was right. A wave of relief came over me. She was there and actually pushed for my testing that found my cancer. I knew no matter what the results were I was safe in her hands. The procedure didn’t hurt and everything came back normal but I had relief even before getting the results.
If you don’t feel a sense of relief or a sense of “thank god” then either your lesson isn’t over yet or you are settling or trying to convince yourself to get over a situation. If your decisions or actions don’t bring you peace and satisfaction then it’s not over yet.
Know the difference.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Let’s Take A Walk, Smell, Hear, Feel...
I started doing after dinner walks with my girls. “Let’s go for a walk I say” they run to the front door ready to go.
On the walk I ask them to listen. Tell me what you hear. The birds. Wind. Someone cutting the grass. All these heighten your senses.
Now Look. What do you see. There’s something about the deep green grass. Trees. Flowers in bloom.
Now Smell...what’s the smell. You can smell the grass in the air and the best is the sweetness of honey suckles. There’s always one spot on our walk we can smell them and it’s so sweet.
Feel. What do you feel. Sometimes it’s the warmth of the sun. Sometimes there’s a warm breeze.
Let me tell you these little senses we focus on really gives an appreciation to nature. It also helps us calm and wind down before bedtime.
Sometimes we play music. Sometimes after we do a dance party outside. Sometimes they jog or walk. But it’s always a great little exercise we do. To connect ourselves with something else. To become intune with our surroundings and senses.
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