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Keep that brain active!

2010-09-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

Read 1 book per week. Reading is a good way to keep your brain active. With just 30 minutes per day you should be able to read one book per week, or more than 50 books per year.
Solve puzzles. Quizzes, word games, etc. are all good ways to exercise your brain.
Think positively. You are what you think, all the time.
Make fast decisions. Instead of thinking for one hour wherever you are going to do something, make your decisions as fast as possible (usually less than 1 minute).
Wait before buying. Waiting 48 hours before buying anything is a tremendous money saver, try it.
Meditate 30 minutes per day. A great way to gain clearness and peace is through meditation. 30 minutes are not a lot, but enough to get you started with meditation.

Need to get productive try these tips

2010-09-26T14:19:00.001-07:00

Use an inbox system. Make the habit of keeping track of all the ideas and things that comes to mind. You can use a notebook to do this, and then sync everything on your computer.
Prioritize. If you have a list of things to do, where do you start? One way is to prioritize your list. If you are in doubt, ask yourself: “If I could only accomplish one thing today, what would it be?”
Plan, but not too much. Planning is important, and you should decide in advance what you are going to do today or this week. However, planning for more than a few weeks is usually inefficient, so I would not worry too much about that.
Wake up early. Waking up early in the morning is a great way to gain extra time. I personally like to wake up at 5 am, so that by 9 am I have already accomplished what otherwise would have taken me many days..
Check your email only twice per day. Email can easily become an addiction, but it’s usually unnecessary to check it every 10 minutes. Make an effort and check your email only once or twice per day, see if the world will still rotate as before after you try this.
Eliminate unimportant tasks. Being busy all day does not mean you are doing important stuff. Eliminate every activity that’s not important, and focus on what really matters.
Clean off your desk and room. Having a clear room and desk is important to maintain focus and creativity.
Automate. There are a lot of tasks that you need to perform every day or every week. Try to automate them as much as possible.
Set strict deadlines. When you do something, decide in advance when you’re going to stop. There’s a rule that states that you will fulfill all the time you have available for completing a task, so make an habit of setting strict deadlines for maximizing your productivity.
Take one day off per week. Instead of working every day, take one day off per week (for example sunday) where you are not going to turn on your computer. Use that time for doing recreational activities like going for a walk.

Daily habits to improve your overall health

2010-09-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

Exercise 30 minutes every day. Especially if you don’t do much movement while working, it’s essential that you get some daily exercise. 30 minutes every day are the minimum recommended for optimal health.
Eat breakfast every day. Breakfast is the more important meal of the day, yet so many people skip it. Personally, I like to eat a couple of toasts in the morning along with a fruit beverage.
Sleep 8 hours. Sleep deprivation is never a good idea. You may think that you are gaining time by sleeping less, when in reality you are only gaining stress and tiredness. 8 hours are a good number of hours for most people, along with an optional 20 minutes nap after lunch.
Avoid snacking between meals. Snacking between meals is the best way to gain weight. If you are hungry, eat something concrete. Otherwise don’t. Update: for clarification, I mean don’t eat junk food between meals, but eating real food it’s ok.
Eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day. Our body and brain loves getting vegetables and fruit, so I highly recommend eating as much of them as possible. Five portions is the dose that’s usually recommended by many health associations.
Eat fish. Fish is rich of omega 3 and other healthy elements. At least one meal per week of fish should be enough for getting all these nutrients.
Drink one glass of water when you wake up. When you wake up, your body is dehydrated and needs liquid. Make the habit of drinking one glass of water after you wake up in the morning. Also, drink more during the day.
Avoid soda. Soda is often one of the most unhealthy beverage you can find. Limit your consumption of soda as much as possible and you’re body will be grateful for that.
Keep your body clean. I don’t advise spending your day in front of the mirror, but a minimum of personal care does never hurt.
If you smoke, stop it. There’s no reason to smoke anymore, and quitting is easy.
If you drink, stop it. Same as above. Don’t think that alcohol will solve your problems. It never does. The only exception is one glass of wine per day during meals.
Take the stairs. This is just a hack that forces you to do a minimum of exercise. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs.

quote of the day

2010-09-25T23:39:00.000-07:00

It's not what you possess or what happens to you in life that matters, but rather what you do with it.

The TRUTH about aspartame

2010-09-25T00:28:00.000-07:00

ok, guys this will be one of many post regarding health. and the legalized crap the fda allows humans to consume. it's so ridiculous when you really think about it. they won't "fda approve" a vitamin, but they will approve something that will give you cancer, or promotes Alzheimer's etc. I want to feed you guys as much knowledge and facts as I can. I also, hope you spread the word as well.

Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used to make Nutrasweet / Equal and sometimes labeled as phenylalanine in products, has been the subject of heated controversy—both because of safety issues and the shady circumstances surrounding its approval. Considering possible connections between aspartame and diseases such as brain tumors, brain lesions and lymphoma, and taking into account alleged conflicts of interest during the approval process, you owe it to yourself to learn the facts—not just what the lobbyists and manufacturer want you to know.

There are over 92 side effects associated with aspartame!!!!!

check out : http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html for even more side effects. it's pretty scary.

Watch this Video <-----: Dr. Davis tells you about the weightless myth and what scientist have proven that the aspartame was causing in animals.

Be aware everyone. Treat your body like a temple.

I want to live in a real world with real people!

2010-09-25T00:14:00.000-07:00

Why oh why does it seem more challenging each day to find genuine people? Do they even exist anymore. It's so ridiculous. I live in a processed world with processed thoughts, personalities, people & food. I hate that I get looked down upon for being real, being honest or seem too positive. I feel I have the right to seek truth, and a genuine response. I also, feel that i should be able to be confident in my art, who I am, and what I do. Nine out of ten times when I speak my words get completely taken out of context & I'm automatically assumed that I am attacking the party i am speaking with or that I'm cocky. However, the contradiction is that I get thanked by some for speaking up, yet am still seen as a bitch, but in a "good" way... I don't want that label. I want equality. I want to be the best, but I don't want to bring everyone else around me down, I want to help them succed as well truly. I am an expressionist full of passion & drive, when I speak of something I believe in. I battle jealousy and am shuned upon because I tend to go the "extra mile". I'm sorry I'm in it to win it, I'm not going to half ass shit. I wan to always be my best, to constantly challenge myself. I want to continue to grow. I'm very open with my feelings and love to share.

Even if I'm the last one standing I will always be true to myself, and what I believe in. :) I am positive, I am loud, and I seek the truth. I love who I am, who I am becoming and anyone with that same mentality. I know ya'll are out there! Speak up lets be heard. And move on from the leches and doom of gloom's.

FREE! Busniess card box template :)

2010-09-24T22:57:00.000-07:00

I use to make my own boxes when I first started my business.

I thought I'd share one my templates with anyone who is intrested.

They are great to package cards for customers or to hold your own, and bring it along wherever you go! networking networking!

click here for the template

My Love... for you

2010-09-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

I finally understood what true love meant... love meant that you care for another person's happiness more than your own, no matter how painful the choices you face might be.

Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it.

So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... everyday.

I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours.

When you're struggling with something, look at all the people around you and realize that every single person you see is struggling with something, and to them, it's just as hard as what you're going through.

Sometimes you have to be apart from people you love, but that doesn't make you love them any less. Sometimes you love them more.

Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.

You are my best friend as well as my lover, and I do not know which side of you I enjoy the most. I treasure each side, just as I have treasured our life together.

The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever

While I sleep, I dream of you, and when I wake, I long to hold you in my arms. If anything, our time apart has only made me more certain that I want to spend my nights by your side, and my days with your heart.

-all quotes by Nicholas Sparks

quote of the day

2010-09-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

" The moon relies on the sun for all its light; without the sun, the moon would just be a large rock orbiting the earth. People are the same. Without encouragement, support and hard work we are just light-less rocks orbiting with no real purpose. But when we do endeavor to make a difference, we are a full moon bringing light to those in the dark of this world."
Copyright © 2006 Allen Steble

10 Success Quotes to live by

2010-09-23T13:19:00.000-07:00

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

by Bill Cosby

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
by Winston Churchill

Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.

by Oscar Wilde

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.
by Booker T. Washington

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.
by Abraham Lincoln

If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.
by Anna Quindlen

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.
by Vincent T. Lombardi

The most important question to ask on the job is not "what am I getting?" The most important question to ask is "What am I becoming?
Anonymous

Ambition, fueled by compassion, wisdom and integrity, is a powerful force for good that will turn the wheels of industry and open the doors of opportunity for you and countless others. by Zig Ziglar

feel your best everyday using chakras

2010-09-22T21:07:00.000-07:00

Ever feel energized one day and tired the next? Your chakras, or energy centers, could be unbalanced. Find out where your energy powerhouse is, and how to tap into your greatest strengths.

CHAKRAS

Opening the Chakras by Ewald Berkers

. Open the Root Chakra

Let the tips of your thumb and index finger touch.
Concentrate on the Root chakra at the spot in between the genitals and the anus.
Chant the sound LAM.

Additional techniques to open the Root chakra

. Open the Sacral Chakra

Put your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other. Left hand underneath, its palm touching the back of the fingers of the right hand. The tips of the thumbs touch gently.
Concentrate on the Sacral chakra at the sacral bone (on the lower back).
Chant the sound VAM.

. Open the Navel Chakra

Put your hands before your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let the fingers join at the tops, all pointing away from you. Cross the thumbs. It is important to straighten the fingers.
Concentrate on the Navel chakra located on the spine, a bit above the level of the navel.
Chant the sound RAM.

. Open the Heart Chakra

Sit cross-legged. Let the tips of your index finger and thumb touch. Put your left hand on your left knee and your right hand in front of the lower part of your breast bone (so a bit above the solar plexus).
Concentrate on the Heart chakra at the spine, level with the heart.
Chant the sound YAM.

. Open the Throat Chakra

Cross your fingers on the inside of your hands, without the thumbs. Let the thumbs touch at the tops, and pull them slightly up.
Concentrate on the Throat chakra at the base of the throat.
Chant the sound HAM.

. Open the Third Eye Chakra

Put your hands before the lower part of your breast. The middle fingers are straight and touch at the tops, pointing forward. The other fingers are bended and touch at the upper two phalanges. The thumbs point towards you and touch at the tops.
Concentrate on the Third Eye chakra slightly above the point between the eyebrows.
Chant the sound OM or AUM.

. Open the Crown Chakra

Put your hands before your stomach. Let the ring fingers point up, touching at their tops. Cross the rest of your fingers, with the left thumb underneath the right.
Concentrate on the Crown chakra at the top of your head.
Chant the sound NG.
Warning: don't use this meditation for the Crown chakra while you don't have a strong Root chakra (you need a strong foundation first).

need to find out which of your chakras are closed check out this quiz

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/chakratest.php

quote of the day

2010-09-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

There is a basic law that like attracts like. Negative thinking definitely attracts negative results. Conversely, if a person habitually thinks optimistically and hopefully, his positive thinking sets in motion creative forces and success instead of eluding him flows toward him.

byNorman Vincent Peale

quote of the day

2010-09-21T11:03:00.000-07:00

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

by Harriet Tubman

a little tribute to some of my favorite sculptors

2010-09-21T10:59:00.000-07:00

Barbara Hepworth

a friend to Henry Moore (http://henrymoore.com/) she worked in organicism also, but with a geometric quality. her work is usually refered to as : geometric organism. Hepworth was influenced by ancient cultures including Easter Island figures. She called her abstractions, "figures in a landscape"

some of my favorite pieces. love..love..love her work with strings

Sculpture with Color (oval form) Pale Ble and Red, 1943

Stringed Figure (curlew)-version 1, Brass with Srings, 1956

check out more of her work @ http://www.barbarahepworth.org.uk/

David Smith

David Smith was the best known sculptor and the first American to achieve international fame.He started creating welded constructions by using found objects and forged metal. Which I personally feel where a lot stronger rather than some of his paintings. amazing quote: "If you ask me why I make sculpture, I must answer it is my way of life, my balance, and my justification for being." David Smith

some of my favorite pieces

Becca, 1965. Stainless steel. 113 1/4″ x 123″ x 30 1/2″

The Forest 1950

(and finally one of my present obsessions)

Judy Pfaff

Pfaff creates paintings, sculpture, prints, and installation art. Of the creation of her work, she says "I’ve always done prints and drawings, always. No one buys those installations, so when you see things that are portable that I’m not attached to, they’re probably two-dimensional. If you get an installation of mine, you inherit [my assistant] Ryan, myself, a crew, the dog, the noise, the dirt. We wreck the house. So if you don’t want that, then you get prints and drawings." Her installation art has been compared to that of "a collagist in space."

favorite works

Barcelona, 1990

another cinderella project 1988-1989

Untitled, 1988

latest business card designs

2010-09-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

be sure to check out these designs and more at loveinkorporated.etsy.com

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10 Ways to Go Green Saving the Earth and Improving the Environment

2010-09-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

by Terry Morton.

Use reusable grocery and shopping bags.

One of the current trends for going green is to buy reusable bags. Plastic bags, though useful for lining trash cans, were clogging landfills. A more environmentally friendly alternative is the reusable bags like the "green" ones at Giant Food Stores that sell for 99 cents (insulated ones that keep food warm or cold are $1.99). In January 2010 Giant gave the 99 cent version to their customers to help them make the transition to reusable bags when it became mandatory to pay 5 cent for each plastic bags.

Use energy efficient light bulbs

When your incandescent light bulbs burn out, use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to replace them. Though the cost of the CFL's may be a little higher than regular bulbs, you'll save in the long run on electricity and energy and don't have to replace the bulbs as often.

Set thermostats for energy efficiency

Lower the thermostat in the winter to use less energy and reduce the heating bill. If you're a little cool when you do that, you can layer your clothes and wear a sweater or light jacket. Make the temperature on your thermostat higher in the summer.

Unplug Appliances

To reduce passive use of electricity unplug your appliances when they are not in use. When you unplug appliances like curlers, irons and blow dryers you will save on the cost of electricity. You could also get a smart power strip to reduce your energy costs and use of energy. Smart power strips sense when the appliances are turned off.

Use cold water for laundry whenever possible

The majority of energy (85%) is used when heating the water to do laundry. Conserve by using warm or cold water to wash your clothes.

Air dry the laundry

Use a clothes line or a clothes rack to dry your clothes naturally. This will conserve energy and also save you money on your gas and/or electric bill.

Reduce your use of water

cut off the water when you are brushing your teeth
take shorter showers
use a low flow shower head
use a faucet aerator on each faucet (this saves energy and water but keeps the pressure high)
get plants that require minimum watering that are drought tolerant

Take public transportation whenever possible.

The sponsors of the million car carbon campaign advise that this will reduce carbon emission and save you money on fuel, vehicle maintenance and parking.

Walk or bike

This will improve your cardiovascular health as well as reducing emissions and saving money on transportation.

If you live too far to walk or bike to work telecommute if possible or move closer to your job.

Sources:

World Watch Institute
Good Housekeeping
Million Car Carbon Campaign
www.energystar.com

love ink idenity

2010-09-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

i have been working like a mad man to come up with an identity package for love ink. i believe i have finally narrowed down to the logo that i want:
beforeafter

after designing the logo i decided to start working on a business card layout.
so far i am please with the look, clean and simple. i have two color styles that i think i'm going to go with. but i wouldn't put it past me if i end up changing the layout in the next few months ;) i will be ordering them in the next few days i will post pictures of the final product. i'm thinking i will try one set with rounded corners..?? we shall see!

off to start my packaging. pictures will be posted soon!

quote of the day

2010-09-20T10:45:00.000-07:00

As long as you know what it is you desire, then by simply affirming that it is yours firmly and positively, with no ifs, buts, or maybes over and over again, from the minute you arise in the morning until the time you go to sleep at night, and as many times during the day as your work or activities permit, you will be drawn to those people, places, and events that will bring your desires to you.

by Scott Reed

pillow perfect

2010-09-19T12:49:00.000-07:00

today i came across some little accent pillows at my local dollar store. i'm working on redoing a little girl's bedroom. fun and funky. so the hot pink and lime green where perfect finds. each are about 10x12 (pretty fluffy too) not to shabby for a buck a piece :)
i decided they were just a smidgen to plain for my taste, so i decided to do a mini make over on them. grabbed a few things i had in my craft drawers and went for it.

quote of the day

2010-09-18T01:02:00.000-07:00

"Finally, what I really want is to be happy in this moment, where the magic and miracles happen. Stay in the moment and all gifts are added as you breathe and take inspired action."
by Joe Vitale

Twitter account is now up and running

2010-09-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

http://twitter.com/loveinkorporate
come follow me

Positive Affirmations

2010-09-16T09:24:00.000-07:00

affirmations program the mind in the same way commands and scripts program a computer. They work in the same manner as creative visualization. The repeated words help you focus your mind on your aim, and automatically build corresponding mental images in the conscious mind, which affect the subconscious mind. The conscious mind, the mind you think with, starts this process, and then the subconscious mind takes charge. By using this process consciously and intently, you can affect your subconscious mind and thereby transform your habits, behavior, mental attitude and reactions, and even reshape your external life.

article from(www.successconsciousness.com)

Say these a few times a day, everyday and watch your life change! :)

- I am healthy and happy.

- Wealth is pouring into my life.

- I am sailing on the river of wealth.

- I am getting wealthier each day.

- My body is healthy and functioning in a very good way.

- I have a lot of energy.

- I study and comprehend fast.

- My mind is calm.

- I am calm and relaxed in every situation.

- My thoughts are under my control.

- I radiate love and happiness.

- I am surrounded by love.

- I have the perfect job for me.

- I am living in the house of my dreams.

- I have good and loving relations with my wife/husband.

- I have a wonderful and satisfying job.

- I have the means to travel abroad, whenever I want to.

- I am successful in whatever I do.

- Everything is getting better every day.

apache blessing

2010-09-15T21:31:00.000-07:00

may the sun
bring you new energy by day,
may the moon
softly restore you by night,
may the rain
wash away your worries,
may the breeze
blow new strength into your being.
may you walk
gently through the world and know
its beauty all the days of your life.

quote of the day

2010-09-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

the most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. it is the source of all true art and all science. he to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, it as god as dead: his eyes are closed.
by Albert Einstein

quote of the day

2010-09-13T22:29:00.000-07:00

Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life.
by Harvey Mackay