Monday, March 4, 2013

MOTIVATION

Recently a friend asked me WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?. My head wasn't in that space at the time, so here is my almost well-thought list.

What motivates me? I'll add some WHOS to the list. 

Myself. My husband. My kids. My health. Creating beautiful food that tastes beautiful. My parents. My in-laws. Friends. My measure of success, which I find in small things all day long. Watching my kids treat people well and respectfully. A good and hot cup of coffee. Those that are less fortunate than me. The Sunday Sermon. Yoga. A walk outside. My Friends-again. I feel shallow saying money, but it's an honest response. I have kids to feed and a house to repair. Money. There. I said it. The ability to share my money with those who need it more than me. People who believe in me- especially at times when I don't believe in myself as much as they do. Strangers who tell me what the food I prepared has done for them or how it has made them feel. Good parenting. Talented people using their given skills to help others. Music. Creativity. Artwork. Single sentences that bring me back into perspective. Feeling under the weather. I suppose the list could go on and on, so I'll come back later and update it. 

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

MOTIVATION

Recently a friend asked me WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?. My head wasn't in that space at the time, so here is my almost well-thought list.

What motivates me? I'll add some WHOS to the list. 

Myself. My husband. My kids. My health. Creating beautiful food that tastes beautiful. My parents. My in-laws. Friends. My measure of success, which I find in small things all day long. Watching my kids treat people well and respectfully. A good and hot cup of coffee. Those that are less fortunate than me. The Sunday Sermon. Yoga. A walk outside. My Friends-again. I feel shallow saying money, but it's an honest response. I have kids to feed and a house to repair. Money. There. I said it. The ability to share my money with those who need it more than me. People who believe in me- especially at times when I don't believe in myself as much as they do. Strangers who tell me what the food I prepared has done for them or how it has made them feel. Good parenting. Talented people using their given skills to help others. Music. Creativity. Artwork. Single sentences that bring me back into perspective. Feeling under the weather. I suppose the list could go on and on, so I'll come back later and update it. 

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Monday, February 25, 2013

A New Day

"This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. 

What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good." 

Author Unknown

A New Day

"This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. 

What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good." 

Author Unknown

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

My Hawk and October

Wow. Two posts in one day?

Life has gotten a bit too crazy. I decided months ago that I needed to give my Nutty 'Nola my "all" and make it work or give it up. What I've found is that I don't have to give it up altogether, but I can decide when I bake and when/where I sell. The Farmers Market was sooo great to be at. The environment, the people, the outdoors, but it also made my schedule for the rest of the week a bit too hectic. Baking, playing at the Cafe, selling at the Market, then working a 6th day at the Cafe..one day off...back to it. In the middle of that was soccer, art shows, babysitters, homework, not making enough time for myself or my husband (together or separately)...so I decided not to participate in the last farmers market Saturday of the season. It felt like a really great decision. I sent the email, walked into the kitchen to tell Jason and outside of the window was my Hawk. Yes. It was the right decision.

Also yesterday I was given a "free day".  Jenny (owner of the Cafe) PAID IT FORWARD to me and gave me the day to rest. What will I do to PAY IT FORWARD today?

A month ago I joined two online workshops and they both started yesterday. While I got my house in order yesterday and spent many hours cleaning, I never looked at either workshop. So today, I did that. Wow. One is FINDING YOURSELF IN THE DETAILS www.findingyourselfinthedetails.com
and the other is
WHOLE FOODS KITCHEN- FALL workshop http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/nourish_the_whole_self/classroom.html

They are both really great and I'll keep you updated and will share as I learn. And maybe you should sign up, too!!

Off to spend an hour with Jason to get art supplies for this weekend's art show. It's the time together- not what we do with it.

; )



My Hawk and October

Wow. Two posts in one day?

Life has gotten a bit too crazy. I decided months ago that I needed to give my Nutty 'Nola my "all" and make it work or give it up. What I've found is that I don't have to give it up altogether, but I can decide when I bake and when/where I sell. The Farmers Market was sooo great to be at. The environment, the people, the outdoors, but it also made my schedule for the rest of the week a bit too hectic. Baking, playing at the Cafe, selling at the Market, then working a 6th day at the Cafe..one day off...back to it. In the middle of that was soccer, art shows, babysitters, homework, not making enough time for myself or my husband (together or separately)...so I decided not to participate in the last farmers market Saturday of the season. It felt like a really great decision. I sent the email, walked into the kitchen to tell Jason and outside of the window was my Hawk. Yes. It was the right decision.

Also yesterday I was given a "free day".  Jenny (owner of the Cafe) PAID IT FORWARD to me and gave me the day to rest. What will I do to PAY IT FORWARD today?

A month ago I joined two online workshops and they both started yesterday. While I got my house in order yesterday and spent many hours cleaning, I never looked at either workshop. So today, I did that. Wow. One is FINDING YOURSELF IN THE DETAILS www.findingyourselfinthedetails.com
and the other is
WHOLE FOODS KITCHEN- FALL workshop http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/nourish_the_whole_self/classroom.html

They are both really great and I'll keep you updated and will share as I learn. And maybe you should sign up, too!!

Off to spend an hour with Jason to get art supplies for this weekend's art show. It's the time together- not what we do with it.

; )



Tuesday, September 25, 2012

FALL IS HERE!!!


Fall is the greatest season for Nutty 'Nola. It's great on oatmeal, warm cinnamon peaches and perfect for hikes and camping. Order some for yourself and ship some to a friend, too!
http://www.leafandloaf.com/