Hello again.

Hello again.

That time of year caught up to me the past couple of weeks. The sniffle season bopped me a good one on the head and boy did it hurt. Today, I am feeling better. Some homemade chicken noodle soup can do that for a person. Growing up, my grandma would always make soup for me when I was sick. Most kids enjoyed being able to stay home and watch TV all day. I looked forward for the call. Grandma would want to know what kind of soup I wanted. She made so many, that it could be a hard decision to just choose one. For the longest my favorite was potato soup.

Grandma had worked as a cook and was always cutting out recipes from different magazines. I was amazed when looking through some of her recipe collection, but I never remember seeing a recipe for potato soup. I don't know where she learned how to make it but it was so delicious. It made me so happy and gave me the warm fuzzies.

One day, I was looking around in the frig and found a sealed bowl. I got excited because I remembered that there was potato soup in that bowl. I cracked the lid and sniffed the soup while thinking about how good it was going to taste. My smile was quick to fad. The ever wonderful potato soup had chemically altered itself into a new entity that was neither pretty or tasty. The smell and the sight of "old" potato soup has forever haunted me. Whenever I think about it or hear the words potato soup, the flashbacks return and my stomach cringes. Thank goodness that Grandma had other recipes.

Stay sweet 'n smile.....................Mz.

I am still working on the construction. I have been updating the color scheme a little. My good friend has been so helpful. You should check out her own blog. She's the one who introduced me to this world.

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Stay sweet 'n smile........................Mz.

I know that today it the first day of the rest of my life, but for today, it's a day of rest. I will try to do some construction work on this page and will then go to bed. Catch me tomorrow.

Stay sweet 'n smile....................Mz.

I decided to take a break yesterday and deal with some serious piles of laundry. It was just sitting there begging to make that journey down the hall to that special room. For thirty minutes, it would endure being soaked and tossed around in a vat of suds. After rinsing off the bubbles, it is time for a swirl and a squeeze as all the water is twisted out. Finally, it is on to the warmness of being rolled aroung under hot heat. When all moisture has left an hour later, the journey home and back to the safety of the closet or dresser is a happy one.

Laundry facinates me. There are so many things in regards to laundry that leave me clueless. I am still wondering where the other socks are hiding. I still don't know how my red shirt turned pink after the 15th time of washing it. Mustard can be so stubborn on white shirts no matter what you do. No matter if you wash all your laundry, you still have more. Some material can go from adult size to doll size in one washing. An extra-large washer is never big enough. Drying shoes in a machine can give you a big headache.

Overall, I love the smell of clean clothes. I love the feeling of a warm towel after a shower. Most of all, I love the feeling that the laundry is all down for another week.

Stay sweet 'n smile...............................Mz.

Have you reached a point in your life where you know the next decision is key? There are two paths before you and you can chose one or the other. Both look similiar, but you know one is the true chosen one. The problem is that you are unable to really see a defining difference between the two. Both paths will get you down the road, but one will bring you right back to similiar crossroads while the other will bring you to new challenges and rewards. It is amazing how a decision like this can alter your life.

I believe Dr. Phil calls this a pivotal point and I have reached one. I don't really know what direction to walk in. I know where I want to go, but don't know what path will get me there without running into circles or a deadend. My mind and heart keeps pondering in one direction while my intuition pushes me in another. Although I feel I should follow my intuition, the logic in my mind pulls me towards common sense. Then, intuition and faith kick in and remind me that I do not see the bigger picture or all the surprises in store for me. I am not a fan of confusion, but have found my way there. I know that since this decision not only affects me, but other people, I must chose carefully. Maybe I will be lucky and get a sign or a little push towards the right direction. If not, I will continue to seek more knowledge to make a solid decision. Hopefully, ten years from now, I will look back and say I am so glad I did that. We will see.

Stay sweet 'n smile...........................Mz. .

This is a poem my aunt sent to me with a bunch of mint candy. I don't know who the author is.

“Mint”

I “mint” to call and tell you,
but my time is in demand.
I mint to say “I love you,”
but I knew you’d understand.
I mint to send you flowers,
but they cost so much you know.
I mint to pray for you this morning,
but I had some place to go.
I mint to say forgive me,
but that’s hard to do.
I heard my Lord say
“I bless you child.”
I hope He mint me too!


Stay sweet 'n smile..............................Mz.

Here is another 100 word story. This one actually happened to me while in Paris as an exchange student. The teacher shall forever remain nameless.

The Littered Croissant

Once, our class went walking and were amused by old pastries littering the ground. The thought of baked goods made us all hungry. After spying a bakery, our teacher led us in. We savored the aroma and made purchases. Busy with the boys playing soccer with an old roll, the teacher asked me to carry her bag. I was happy to, except when I tripped and dropped it. No one saw me put them back in. At school, we ate and the teacher said she had eaten three croissants but only bought two. I ducked down. Oops!

Stay sweet 'n smile..................................Mz.

My Philosophy

Spending life being guided by three strong woman has dramatically influenced me. My sense of independence, my creativity for resourcefulness and my emotional and spiritual intunement all have been enhanced dramatically from their involvement in my life. Each woman made important contributions. Each planted the seeds within me which have grown strongly within my belief system. With their special touches, I have developed my own philosophy of life.

I believe life is an experience given to us to strengthen and challenge our spirit. The way of the lifepath is set before you. You have free will to chose otherwise, but certain things that are necessary will continually cross your path til you achieve what is needed. These experiences should not be looked upon as burdens, but as growth through challenges that should be achieved with a sense of self-worth and respectability. These three are the things that are important to me Spirit ~ Family ~ Tradition.

Spirit

Now, what could possibly be more important than Spirit. Nothing. It is anything and everything. It is me. It is you. It is the Great Spirit. You are your spirit and your spirit is you. Without it, you are nothing.

Family

Family is just not your immediate or extended family even though throughout your life these are the people who will important to you. It is the relationship you have with everything. In this world, we are all related. Everything from Mother Earth to Father Sky is part of one large family. We all coexist together creating a balance. We must have respect for every member of our family including the beautiful eagle, the flowing rivers, or your mother. Love and respect everyone everyday because it is like water & sunshine to a flower.

Tradition

This is very important in the fact that it gives us beliefs and norms to follow. With tradition, something blessed upon one generation can be passed until the next. It can teach honor, respect, and pride. Tradition carries culture over the years. Faith and family have taught me the tradition of unconditional love and has guided me towards compassion throughout my life. I was always taught to believe that people should help one another, that volunteering is important, and that sacrificing strengthens your spirit. This belief has been enforced by the many lessons I have learned and experienced and it has led me to my current path.


My philosophy is based upon two basic principles:

No matter how big your umbrella is, sometimes you still get wet.

and

Life is founded on faith, cultured with compassion, and beautified with love.

Stay sweet 'n smile..........................Mz.

The other day I was thinking about the word accountability. Here's what the dictionary said:

Main Entry: ac·count·abil·i·ty
Pronunciation: &-"kaun-t&-'bi-l&-tE
Function: noun
Date: 1794
: the quality or state of being accountable; especially : an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions

I remember I once had a conversation with my God-Mother. She had taken me to church with her and explained the process of being "saved" to me. After her explanation, she told me that I would now be accountable for what I now knew. That I would be held responsibile for upholding these new obligations simply based upon the reason that she had discussed it with me, left me feeling overwhelmed and burdened. She looked me right in the eye and told me I was accountable. All I could say was ok.

Now that I am older and hopefully a little wiser, I understand accountability a little more deeply. I know that knowing causes an expectation. Expectations can be good or bad, just like what you know can be good or bad. Although, it may be hard, we all have to be accountable. So, I take it one day at a time, trying my best to do right and contribute my gifts to society and smiling about the things I do know. Also, I am thankful for having a mind to realize this. A good mind is always a good thing when you need it.

Stay sweet 'n smile...................Mz.

Please have patience with me. I am working on updating this house. There are many things I would like to personalize or change all together. Please come back again when the construction dust settles.....a.k.a. tomorrow. Before you go, try some of my links.

Stay sweet 'n smile..............................Mz.

Every so often, people need inspiration in their lives to keep them moving on. Inspiration comes in all forms too. For me today, it was a presentation I saw on a website. I have been to other presentations on the sister sites. I have enjoyed them all. But for all the things going on in the world, this one was pretty perfect for today. Please take the time and view this presentation. It is short and just amazing to watch.

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If you would like to view the another presentation, click here!

I hope you are inspired too.

Stay sweet 'n smile............................Mz.