Brooke's Goal #4

I just read an article, in the Body and Soul magazine, on feel-good strategies to try. One of the strategies suggested is to start a happiness journal. The idea is to record something that makes you happy. It could be anything from a compliment, a rite of passage in one of your children's lives, etc. The act of doing this helps train you to appreciate these moments more fully and you can keep track of activities you should keep on doing. My goal this week is start my own happiness journal and see where my happiness comes from.

Quote of the Day

Invest in experiences, not just objects.

Quote of the Day

Take the guilt out of pleasure. Sometimes the thing you want most is just what you need.

The Power of Lasting Friendship

I am leaving for the weekend to spend time with Erika and her family. This was a last minute decision to pack up the family and drive to Southern California. We are now on the same coast and are able to visit each other frequently. Prior to her move, we had not seen each other for about 3 years. This made me wonder why friendships last over the test of time and distance. I think there are so many ways to nurture our friendships without spending quality time together. I am a phone person, so I know that chatting to catch up has helped us along the way. It is staying connected in any way you can that helps these relationships thrive. I am so happy to have this blog, as another tool, to cherish our friendships. You are a great support system and I am lucky to have each of you in my life.

Watch out world....

cause here I come! I am planning an overdue vacation by myself to visit a friend of mine that just moved to Hawaii. I have only been away from the kids one night and that's when I went to San Jose to run a 1/2 marathon. Not that exciting! So, I am gathering the determination to buy the plane ticket (without guilt) and live it up. Thinking that is not hard to do in Hawaii.
With this trip on my mind today I found a cute dress and think it will be perfect for my trip. But, its black....and every swimsuit I own is black. So, here is the promise I made to myself. No more black. It's basic, slimming, and classic but it's time I venture out into the world of color! So, I will buy the plane ticket (even if I need a few glasses of wine beforehand) and I will be strutting a new swimsuit in Hawaii with vibrant colors! That is my goal anyhow!
And this leads me to another topic...I will need to make a trip to the Nordstrom in WC to go get a swimsuit. Maybe we can plan a girls afternoon out shopping and cocktails???? Or maybe cocktails before shopping...makes it more interesting!

Mrs.Pagano- please report to the Kids Klub ...

Okay- so I have joined the gym. And yes, I am less than enthusiastic. BTW_ I am a little bit drunk as I blog tonight :) Please excuse spelling, etc if I suck... I was paged 8 min into my run today to pick up my kids which is why I have not joined the gym before this week- and really, officially, my hubby signed me up. Which is why I have not been to the gym in years- Please let me know if you have been paged while working out...

Quote of the Week

There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. -- Sophia Loren