So the holidays are upon us and I have to be in a good mood even though I'm way off my dream of being 30 pounds lighter and living a healthy lifestyle. Do I even bother trying in the month of December to look at LITTLE better, or just forget it and wait till January. I think I will just turn this ...
11.30.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
What is self-sabotage? Dr. Larina Kase defines self-sabotage as "a state of mind and state of being which damages our belief in ourselves and our abilities to achieve that which we want to achieve. It is extremely common and it affects everyone in some way, shape or form. If you have not achieved ...
I am sitting in front of my computer surrounded by the sounds of gunfire. My house has been invaded by teenage boys. It is my son's sixteenth birthday party. Three pizzas later followed by ice cream sundaes they are spread out immersed in a video game and I am sitting here thinking about Opra ...
11.29.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
Looking back. I sit quietly reflecting, looking at my life from a big picture view. I look back to see the dreams that I have completed while yearning to move forward toward the dreams I have yet to accomplish. Today I am filled with gratitude. 8 Women Dream have become so much more th ...
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I’m amazed at how long the day seems to drag on and on, and then all of a sudden we eat and then we’re full and tired and can’t keep our eyes open. It's wonderful! I’m sensing a very short entry this week - and not just because I’m in ...
The giving of thanks is officially here. With all the tough times, creative financing, and staying afloat we all need a break. While you enjoy the experience of your holiday, in whatever form that comes, here are few things to keep in mind. I am currently preparing for the big feast at our ho ...
Are you giving your dream your best? My dream is to become an accomplished equestrian. My other dream is to see the long-lasting continuation of the LaCanada Rose Parade float. As I reflected on last week's post, I realized that I have truly not been giving my equestrian dream my best. So ...
11.25.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
Some of the things I am grateful for may surprise you. For example, I am grateful that my tenants accidentally set my house on fire a year ago. Sound crazy? Perhaps. Yet no one was hurt, and the insurance money gave me a chance to redo everything – new kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom. ...
This site has been a little too serious lately and needs some light-hearted humor so I'd thought I would share some about Thanksgiving. And it's not because I haven't achieved any goals this week and don't have anything to write . . . really. Here's a little story from my Thanksgiving last yea ...
11.23.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
Where do you get your inspiration? As we approach Thanksgiving, I realize that it has been about a year since we started this blog about accomplishing the small goals which take us to our dream. Through this year we have found the inspiration to keep going in a myriad of places. It has been ...
I spent yesterday morning on a field trip to the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. If you have never been, you must go. It is my favorite museum. It sits on top of a hill with a panoramic view of the bay and the city. Its white neoclassical architecture reflective of the ancient Rome wi ...
11.22.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
In last weeks post it was mentioned that I need to do three things - Ask for help. I asked several of my good friends to help me with where I have heard and feel things aren't working in the direction I would like to go. Learn from mistakes Well I have made the same mistakes over and over a ...
In a recent school assignment my son had to write a paragraph about someone who inspired him. His friends were writing about professional athletes, well known business icons, and movie stars who did part-time philanthropy gigs. He was clearly having difficulty in picking someone, because wh ...
The third and final Social Media Workshop focusing on Blogging happened this morning. Taking on more responsibility to explore new avenues of income adds a level of exhaustion to your day. Can I just say "whew"? Cath was amazing not only sharing all her expertise by writing the workbook for the clas ...
Is your dream part of your identity? My dream is to become an accomplished equestrian. The phrases horse lover, horseback rider, equestrian, horse owner have been part of my identity since I was a little girl. This is partly why I can't change my dream from what it is to having something to ...
11.18.09 | Past Dreamers | Read more
