it is belief

Today I would like to say a bit about my parents.
My mom sells Shaklee products and has since I was little. My dad was a pastor of a church and still is a pastor in many ways even though he doesn't have a building for people to enter into they still come.

What do these two things about my parents have in common? The main emphasis in both of their careers (you could say they chose but I believe the careers chose them) is that they support people.
Today my mom is helping a woman with her two little boys who needs to make $1,000 by the end of the week in order to keep her electricity, water, and her roof. Now if my parents had that $1,000 I could guarantee they would give it to her but they don't so they sat down came up with a seriously intensive plan for her to sell the number of protein shakes, and vitamins to reach her financial goal by this week. Now it's hard and close to unfeasible but with my parents supporting her I feel like she can do it.

The thing is maybe my parents don't always make the best choices (who does?) and maybe they make mistakes throughout their lives (who doesnt?) but my parents have successfully mastered one thing and that is loving people. They are both imperfect (aren't we all?) but they never give up. I have never once hear my parents talk despairingly of the human race, as war, genocide, hate, laziness, unintelligence run rampant through the world they both believe there are still redeeming qualities. I don't know if i have ever even heard them talk despairingly about a situation they just support care and look for solutions.
And so my parents who each have a birthday this week I am so grateful that you have instilled in me a spirit of optimism, hope, perseverance and most importantly forgiveness.



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it is age

So here I am at the end of a very enlightening day and the beginning of a sleep filled day :-). I have decided that I am going to enjoy being old. I am one that enjoys a bar and a few drinks followed by and few awkward dance moves. But I am realizing that I actually am old and I like it. As I want dancing around west port this evening I kept thinking all I want to be doing is sitting on a couch somewhere with someone reading, watching a movie, playing a game whatever just home relaxing. That being said since I have no one to do said activities with I guess I shall continue my pub crawls until I find that someone.
Good night world...


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Drinks vol 4

Today was a perfect fall day. Sprinkles of chilly rain fell for most of the afternoon. Chilly breeze filled the air. After a long day at the restaurant I decided a chick flick and hot toddy would be the prefect end. Here's what you need to know....

2oz Jameson
1oz honey
2 drops lemon juice
Half a pinch of ground cloves
Hot water

Don't forget your favorite mug!

Relax :-)

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-1$

After the fourth person has commented on this idea of mine I decided I should share. And if I find any more money saving creative ideas I'll be sure to share!
I'm sure your all seen the info-mercial advertising the bubble waterers?


Try this one and save a buck - after your girls night in grab one of those empty wine bottles rinse it fill it with water and stick it upside-down in the soul of your potted friend. Same laws of physics apply as the $20 item but you got to drink a bottle of wine :-)



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Drinks Vol3

Being the baby bartender that I am I find it entertaining to create silly martini's this one actually turned out spectacular - probs because I used some of the best coffee known to the Midwest (Lakota Roasters Italian Blend freaking delicious and well worth the drive :-))

Bex Espresso Martini

2oz Bailey's Original
1oz Vodka
2oz Espresso (Please note - do not assume that if you buy an espresso blend from the store and put it in your drip coffee pot you are drinking espresso, this is not the case. If you do not have a good quality espresso machine on your kitchen counter, get one. Until that day use either a French Press or an Italian Press.)

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice, then shake until you feel the calorie burn and pour into your favorite martini glass.

ENJOY!

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I feel that if we all thought we were the most amazing most beautiful most kind most good person on the planet we would never find love. It is in our insecurities and our inadequacies that we find the humility to seek out others to make us better stronger and more beautiful versions of ourself which then allows love to grow and blossom into the most beautiful and fragile flower that it is.




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