Just say NO

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Mike and I are looking for ways to save money. We cut down on our groceries bills by shopping smart, we keep the thermostat in the summer at 72 to save a little cash, we use an energy efficient washer and dryer, and most recently, we got rid of our cable and replaced it with a Roku it is a streaming player for Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Crackle and much more. We are saving on average $70 a month on cable. I especially like it in the summer since most of my shows are on their summer hiatus and I'm not paying for a lot of reruns.

Since we got rid of cable I've found myself being a little more productive. I've been spending a lot of time taking pictures and editing them, branding myself, trying to take on some freelancing work and cooking more. It feels good. I am my happiest when I am in movement, working, being creative, thinking...living!!! It's amazing how easy it is for me to migrate to the couch after an exhausting day and watch episode after episode of my favorite show (which recently has been Friday Night Lights on netflix, BOOO that its over) next thing I know, 5 hours have gone by and i've moved my legs from one side of the couch to the other. Can I get those 5 hours of my life back, please? No... ? Ok... [sad face]

So, in an effort to get busy and to eliminate distraction from my life I have decided to remove TV time this week. A mini experiment if you will. By eliminating TV time this week I hope to concentrate more on Me, my house - keeping up with regular chores that need daily attention (laundry, dishes), my relationships - write replies to those emails I need too, schedule phone dates with friends, put myself out there more. My passions - taking more pictures, networking, reading more on those points of interest, practice. My productivity - this blog being one of them, regular updates instead of the sporadic, working on personal tumblr page which documents my life in pictures.

Do I think I can do it? Absolutely. Do I think it will get hard? You bet. But I feel like it's a personal testament to myself and my life that I don't need television to make me happy, or to fill me up. So stay tuned on my progress. Should be interesting!

Things Oprah Taught Me….

Wednesday was it friends.  Oprah’s last show aired and we all bid farewell to an inspiring woman and her 25 year show that touched millions.  I was looking through some of her most memorable shows and quotes and wanted to share a couple of my favorites with you.

“Everybody has a calling, and your real job in life is to find it."

"You also have to know what sparks the light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world. You have the power to change somebody's life."

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.

"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."

"All my life I have always known I was born to greatness."

"The essential question is not, "How busy are you?` but `What are you busy at?` `Are you doing what fulfills you?`"

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.

What we`re all striving for is authenticity, a spirit-to-spirit connection.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that`s as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

Golen Globes 2011

Did you watch them? I was pretty happy with results, although I was VERY disappointed in Best Picture - Drama. In my humble opinion, I thought that The Kings Speech should have won.

Here are a couple of my favorite BEST DRESSED at the awards.

All pictures from here

The Golden Globes

Tonight is the Golden Globes - will you be watching? I was looking through some old photo's from the award show back to the 50's-70's and man, did they have some class and style back then. Love these!

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