One Day at a Time

Our Own Destiny

2011-11-27T06:26:00.001-05:00

I have to admit that I am a control freak! I like for things to go exactly as I have planned them. I like for people to behave exactly as I envision them behave during interactions with me and at any time they are a part of things I have planned. It is ok for me to waste my time, if I choose to do so. It is not ok when I make plans and others waste my time. Silly, isn't it? I cannot control

The Lord's Promise

2011-11-25T23:02:00.001-05:00

I saw this quote today and I thought I would share: "None of us will escape tragedy and suffering. Each of us will probably react differently. However, if we can recall the Lord's promise, "for I the Lord am with you," we will be able to face our problems with dignity and courage. We will find the strength to be of good cheer instead of becoming resentful, critical, or defeated. We will be

Joke of the Day

2011-10-11T22:28:00.001-04:00

Browsing through my blog options, I found this post that seems was never published... so, here it is now, for your enjoyment! Along with inspirational quotes of the day, I subscribe to Joke of the Day and I thought today would be a great day for a joke :) So, here it goes: There were two buddies, one with a Doberman Pinscher and the other with a Chihuahua. The guy with the Doberman Pinscher

Children of God!

2011-10-11T22:26:00.001-04:00

Daily, I receive these types of inspirational quotes and I decided to share this one today! In a world so confused on who we are and what we are to do, I find this quote rather illuminating! "As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him. What a great blessing to be created in his image and know

Something to Think about

2011-07-31T07:54:00.000-04:00

I love receiving quotes from Audri and Jim Lanford. This quote from Napoleon Hill was in my mailbox a couple of days ago: "Every problem or difficulty you face contains the seed of an equal or greater advantage or benefit." I had to read this one a couple of times and then I had to stop and think for a moment. Have I ever thought of problems or difficulties as carriers of something good? Have

Attitude

2011-07-24T06:43:00.000-04:00

I am at a crossroad. Some things have happened that cause me to wonder, worry, and possibly get upset... no, not possibly but definitely get upset, and I need to find a solution. As I was going through the inspirational quotes by Audry and Jim Lanford I came across one I think I need at this point in time: "Make a game of finding something positive in every situation. Ninety-five percent of

Procrastination

2011-07-09T11:18:00.000-04:00

I googled the word procrastination and stumbled upon funny quotes about procrastination. I could not resist. I had to share one of them. It would have been too selfish of me to keep the giggles all to myself! So, here it is: I like work. It fascinates me. I sit and look at it for hours. ~ Anonymous I found this quote highly entertaining and oh so perfect for me. That is exactly what I do. I

Resolutions Follow Up

2011-06-09T08:39:00.002-04:00

Oops. I forgot I was supposed to follow up yesterday. I thought today was the day. It does not matter though, as I am here now ready to report on my resolutions. Out of the whole week I was able to accomplish all tasks just one day. It is not the best result ever; however, I have done some things every day, even if just one thing out of the list, and that is impressive for someone who, like me,

I Washed My Hair

2011-06-04T17:49:00.000-04:00

My daughter works at a summer camp. Every day she has something cute to share and I have posted one of her stories in the past. The last time it was an inspirational moment. This time, .... it is a cute funny one. They were playing the game "I Love My Neighbor" and this is what happened: Child #1: I love my neighbor, but I really love people with dirty-blond hair! (children scramble except for

Things to Ponder

2011-06-04T07:55:00.000-04:00

A couple of years ago, I received a Power Point presentation from a friend in Italy. I laughed so hard that I had to translate the slides in Italian so I could share them with friends. Today, as I was looking through some e-mails, I found something very similar to what I sent out and decided to share it with you. I hope it will lighten your day! Have you ever wondered.... - Why women can't put

The Secret to Success

2011-06-03T10:28:00.000-04:00

After applying to a multitude of jobs and not getting considered for even one (over the course of months), I started to feel kind of depressed. What am I doing wrong? I used to land new jobs even when I was not looking for them; however, now I don't seem to interest anyone, in spite of the fact that my skills have improved in quantity and quality. I understand I am not as young as I was back

Words of Wisdom

2011-06-02T08:32:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Audry and Jim Lanford, I have an interesting (partial) quote from one of the most famous and loved actresses of all times, Marilyn Monroe: "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, ...and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." So, step

Resolutions

2011-06-01T17:27:00.000-04:00

After reading an article on Yahoo about one individual challenging herself to accomplish something specific, I decided I would do the same. Except my goals are different from hers. I realized I spent too much time playing games on Facebook. Nothing wrong with it, IF I did not have anything else I needed to do. However, I do have a list of things I need to accomplish before summer is over;

Today is a Good Day for a Joke

2011-05-27T11:17:00.007-04:00

It has been a long time since the last time I posted a joke. Today is the perfect day to post one. So, from A Joke a Day, here it goes: There were two buddies, one with a Doberman Pinscher and the other with a Chihuahua. The guy with the Doberman Pinscher says to his friend, "Let's go over to that restaurant and get something to eat." The guy with the Chihuahua says, "We can't go in there.

LDS Scriptures - Quote

2011-05-26T08:08:00.001-04:00

LDS Scriptures - Quote "It is in the home that our behavior is most significant. It is the place where our actions have the greatest impact, for good or ill. Sometimes we are so much at home that we no longer guard our words. We forget simple civility. If we are not on guard, we can fall into the habit of criticizing one another, losing our tempers, or behaving selfishly. Because they love

Beginnings and Endings

2011-05-18T23:18:00.000-04:00

The inspirational quote I received on April 27 from Audri and Jim Lanford says: "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." Maria Robinson I like this quote. Whether we look at mistakes made in the past or at opportunities not taken, we cannot go back in time; however, we can start today choosing right over wrong and acting on opportunites

When You Feel Down...

2011-03-26T17:06:00.000-04:00

I looked for a quote that had the word courage in it. I came across this quote: "If you sometimes get discouraged, consider this fellow. He dropped out of grade school. Ran a country store. Went broke. Took 15 years to pay off his bills. Took a wife. Unhappy marriage. Ran for House. Lost twice. Ran for Senate. Lost twice. Delivered speech that became a classic. Audience indifferent. Attacked

Inspirational Thought

2011-03-19T08:18:00.000-04:00

I was browsing through the inspirational quotes of the day to find one to share with you. Of the ones I read, none really touched my heart enough to be chosen. Then... it dawned on me... What better inspiration than the people of Japan. Through their tragedy, they kept their cool. They did not start looting through broken homes or stores; they did not start blaming someone for their lot...

Ghost or Movie Scene?

2011-02-27T15:47:00.000-05:00

I had the pleasure to spend about three days in Savannah with the All State Chorus. I love that city! On Thursday morning I walked down River Walk as the group was at the Civic Center rehearsing. I had a bowl of my favorite ice cream, my favorite music from the 50's playing in the background, the river flowing right across the street, and rain pouring down making the whole thing even more

No One Is Losing

2011-01-05T07:33:00.000-05:00

I came across this quote and it made me think: "...Proper attitude in this crisis-dominated world is a priceless possession. Never before is it more important for all of us to move forward with conviction. We may be behind, but we are not losing if we are moving in the right direction. God will not score our performances until the end of the journey." --Elder Marvin J Ashton, "Who's Losing?"

Giving Thanks

2010-11-24T08:50:00.000-05:00

As John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." Thanksgiving is just around the corner; it is only hours away, to be precise. As we gather around the table with family and friends we will probably take turns expressing one thing we are grateful for this day, month, or year. As we

Think Outside the Box!

2010-11-03T07:35:00.001-04:00

I was looking for a joke to post and came across this instead! Job Interview Question You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about. Which one would you

Count Your Blessings... Name Them One by One

2010-11-02T11:45:00.002-04:00

Any day is a good day to count our blessings. However, today I feel I need to share thoughts about the power of prayer and the blessings our Heavenly Father gives us. This morning we said a prayer and, among other things, we asked that we might be blessed in our travels. A few hours later, I received a phone call from my daughter telling me the truck had broken down. She was parking it at the

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

2010-10-29T07:12:00.001-04:00

I think I have already told you that I subscribe to the "Inspirational Thought for the Day." The following has been taken from that site. "Yesterday is a dream, tomorrow but a vision. But today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore to this day." -- Sanskrit Proverb Today is what we have. Yesterday will never return and

30 Habits that Will Change Your Life

2010-10-28T19:02:00.000-04:00

I literally stumbled upon this article "30 Habits that Will Change Your Life" and I fell in love with the site. Oscar is absolutely amazing. His website/blog is full of wisdom and I am even more happy to find out that he is from the same region my family is from, the Friuli region. No wonder he is so wonderful. You have to visit his website. I am sure you will find it very interesting. Many of