10 years ago
Friday, December 9, 2011
Kindle Fire is HOT!
Tomorrow I will have had my Kindle Fire for a week- picked it up at the Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport last Friday :)) Worked out the internet FBing, Googling, gmail, calendar, banking & Pinterest; downloaded a few movies to watch (one being After the Wedding which I TOTALLY suggest!), then a few books of WHICH I am starting the first one, Marie Antoinette The Journey by Antonia Fraser so as to REALLY get a feel for the proclaimed e-readers of our generation!! Totally happy with my choice to get a KF over a tablet/pad of any sort. Its bigger than my Sprint EVO & not as big as the tablets...which was the draw!! PERFECT FIT!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Something You Wouldn't Expect!
I'm a fanatic about certain pages on Facebook. No, really :). Hard to believe I like FB I know. But these pages especially have my full attention- no laughing now ;)
Homesteading/Survivalism
Frugal Living
Bartering
Raising Chickens
Proverbs 31 Woman
and multiple other pages of exhibiting probably get an idea of a desire I have you weren't keenly aware I had.
No biggy...you know now lol
Anyhow, on the Frugal Living page (of which is ran by the same person running one of the bartering pages), a topic was brought up and I thought I should blog it just to have record of my own words... Since I utility my FB to share, in depth, my thoughts from time to time- most times received rather well- although not always HAAA! I felt I was doing my own blog a disservice not documenting what I feel passionate about when I feel 'removed' and the words come from deep within which I know is my spirit of connection with all I believe in through my faith and through what my own life experiences and those of others have grasped onto.
May they touch your heart or, at the least,give you something to mull over...
We have become an enabled ppl... We rely on government of which responsibility IS NOT theirs... At some point we stopped becoming self-reliant... And sadly, much of that point began when 2nd cars were desired to provide transportation for the 2nd income WHICH was needed for items purchased at stores instead of made/created in the home which is turn eliminated quality time between family members teaching homesteading skills... The 2nd job paid for transportation costs, more square footage ie individual bedrooms set up w/ personal TVs even more alienating family members one from the other. 2nd incomes pays for daycare...no more sibling responsibility much means more freedom & less accountability for youth at younger ages... Public schools have become the essence of the Pink Floyd movement- press stamping out millions believing only what the GOVERNMENT run public schools want our children to believe. Personally I believe God has a much larger purpose for us aside from algebra :). It is to put forth hard work & efforts to maintain the ideals behind love, empathy and charity of FAVORS that our OWN HANDS can GIVE...thus making it a humbling experience for both the giver & the receives. My grandparents do not recall ppl who were LAZY...if you wanted to eat in the winter months & have warm clothes then you minded to be busy as needed. Having come from NE Ohio I've spoken intimately to parents in the Amish communities & even they attest to the changes in their sects... The girls going to further their education & not learning the traditional ways to care for her family- frugal ways of simple gardening & food storage, cooking, tailoring, the efforts of bonding with children by specific times dedicated to their families. Simply put, raising our families are our number one concern. They don't NEED separate rooms or a boat for summer. They don't NEED a yearly summer vacation or a TV in their room or video games on hand. They need TIME...not that time alone in their cave-room, not time during the months the boat can be used & not the time during vacation. We need to use our LIMITED family time to QUALITY TIME every moment we can training them to be self-reliant... You say encouraging them to be independent, get grades, giving them space and paying for them to have an education is ALL they need?? That all is reliant on an ECONOMY THAT WORKS my friends... Don't allow the world to train up yr child. Don't allow the American Dream to deter yr true nature to skip the essentials of teaching your family to TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER COME HELL OR HIGH WATER. We have given up traditional family values for the almighty dollar, more of so much of everything else except time with those we SAY we do it for. TAKE BACK what is yours...reject what is called socially acceptable because you deserve it... Time is short... To young parents- you have an 18yr limit MAYBE with the gifts you are blessed with... You don't get a do-over. There is no restart button. Be mindful that your example will overflow into how your grandchildren WILL in part, be treated. Take heed the importance of beginning a new path aside from what we know...because what we know, its just not working...let's get back to the basics- they have worked for much longer than we can begin to image...
Homesteading/Survivalism
Frugal Living
Bartering
Raising Chickens
Proverbs 31 Woman
and multiple other pages of exhibiting probably get an idea of a desire I have you weren't keenly aware I had.
No biggy...you know now lol
Anyhow, on the Frugal Living page (of which is ran by the same person running one of the bartering pages), a topic was brought up and I thought I should blog it just to have record of my own words... Since I utility my FB to share, in depth, my thoughts from time to time- most times received rather well- although not always HAAA! I felt I was doing my own blog a disservice not documenting what I feel passionate about when I feel 'removed' and the words come from deep within which I know is my spirit of connection with all I believe in through my faith and through what my own life experiences and those of others have grasped onto.
May they touch your heart or, at the least,give you something to mull over...
We have become an enabled ppl... We rely on government of which responsibility IS NOT theirs... At some point we stopped becoming self-reliant... And sadly, much of that point began when 2nd cars were desired to provide transportation for the 2nd income WHICH was needed for items purchased at stores instead of made/created in the home which is turn eliminated quality time between family members teaching homesteading skills... The 2nd job paid for transportation costs, more square footage ie individual bedrooms set up w/ personal TVs even more alienating family members one from the other. 2nd incomes pays for daycare...no more sibling responsibility much means more freedom & less accountability for youth at younger ages... Public schools have become the essence of the Pink Floyd movement- press stamping out millions believing only what the GOVERNMENT run public schools want our children to believe. Personally I believe God has a much larger purpose for us aside from algebra :). It is to put forth hard work & efforts to maintain the ideals behind love, empathy and charity of FAVORS that our OWN HANDS can GIVE...thus making it a humbling experience for both the giver & the receives. My grandparents do not recall ppl who were LAZY...if you wanted to eat in the winter months & have warm clothes then you minded to be busy as needed. Having come from NE Ohio I've spoken intimately to parents in the Amish communities & even they attest to the changes in their sects... The girls going to further their education & not learning the traditional ways to care for her family- frugal ways of simple gardening & food storage, cooking, tailoring, the efforts of bonding with children by specific times dedicated to their families. Simply put, raising our families are our number one concern. They don't NEED separate rooms or a boat for summer. They don't NEED a yearly summer vacation or a TV in their room or video games on hand. They need TIME...not that time alone in their cave-room, not time during the months the boat can be used & not the time during vacation. We need to use our LIMITED family time to QUALITY TIME every moment we can training them to be self-reliant... You say encouraging them to be independent, get grades, giving them space and paying for them to have an education is ALL they need?? That all is reliant on an ECONOMY THAT WORKS my friends... Don't allow the world to train up yr child. Don't allow the American Dream to deter yr true nature to skip the essentials of teaching your family to TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER COME HELL OR HIGH WATER. We have given up traditional family values for the almighty dollar, more of so much of everything else except time with those we SAY we do it for. TAKE BACK what is yours...reject what is called socially acceptable because you deserve it... Time is short... To young parents- you have an 18yr limit MAYBE with the gifts you are blessed with... You don't get a do-over. There is no restart button. Be mindful that your example will overflow into how your grandchildren WILL in part, be treated. Take heed the importance of beginning a new path aside from what we know...because what we know, its just not working...let's get back to the basics- they have worked for much longer than we can begin to image...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Birthday Recommendations for Bethanne!!
"Bethanne has been a wonderful mentor. Her motivation techniques & dedication for what is best for you as an individual has no limitations. She is a strong supporter of doing what is best for long term fulfillment, not cutting corners for short term gain. She will encourage you to create stepping stones so you may grow as a person & build solid bridges along the way.
Bethanne sticks to her word, is loyal and does not allow herself to become biased in guiding & nurturing you on your path... It is rare to find someone so unselfish among those we call family and friends- I truly believe Bethanne's wishes, hopes & dreams for you & I are what is best for US, not what is best for her association with us!
Possibly most important, Bethanne allows her faith to shine & will lovingly share what sustains her with everyone who crosses her path, so that it may sustain them in their time of need & gratefulness as well.
Bethanne is 'the real deal' and she will be there when you need her; and, if she isn't available, she will share your weight with you and together, help you work through whatever issue you have...she will not forget about you & leave you to deal with your struggle alone. She will not play nursemaid, she WILL help you network, brainstorm & hold your hand. 'Wisdom' should be her middle name!
I consider myself blessed to have Bethanne in my life; her dedication & loyalty is that which we all should desire to posses. This is true in all aspects of her life- her hope in Jesus Christ, her allegiance to her family, her appreciation for her fellow Mary Kay colleagues as well as her motivation & patience in those she has for her team & her true love of the aforementioned & clientele, those she met 30 years ago as well as those she will meet tomorrow!
Bethanne IS the best of the best!!! She is a constant, never-give-up, totally head-over-heels pumped-up & ready-to-go excited to-be-alive kinda' gal...and I love her...and you will too!!
I nominate Bethanne Drewery for GO-GIVE!"
Michelet Carsrud
Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
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