On the Go!

Happy Saturday…What a day! Here is the run-down thus far…

1.     Salon, in the AM

2.    Filed my taxes

3.    Lunch – Salad with cottage cheese, lobster bites, & hard boiled eggs. Yum!

4.    Trip to the Farmers Market…purchased a large-fresh warm pretzel Delish!

5.    Espresso at Starbucks

6.    Walked along the river (pictures to follow soon)

7.    Trip to the Botanical Garden (again with pictures)

8.    Home to pick up the Hubs bike…and off to the park for some afternoon exercise.

9.    It’s 8:00 in the PM, blogging and then calling it a day…can’t wait to share the pics!

I hope y’all had a Fantastic Saturday…See you tomorrow…I have soooo many ideas running through my head for the upcoming week...

What did you do today?

As always, Be Good to You.

Smooches,

Lola

Running in Overdrive

Do you ever feel like you’re running in Overdrive? That seems to be the life for me, at the moment.

I started this blog wanting to inspire others and myself. Some days I find it’s a struggle to tap into my creative side…hence, running in overdrive. Lately I find my inspiration comes from others out here in the blog world. I am loving Vonae over at Piece of Virtue and her post on...Learn where you are, BUT determine to do better. Seems like whatever I’m going through she hits the nail on the head…kinda like Faith. Just when I wonder what and why…God finds a way.

I’m also loving, among all of the people I follow, Ms. Kelley over at Keep Sitting Pretty I love her fresh and trendy posts. Her posts help me think about spring and all the colorful changes...much like life...Change is good. Not to mention she has the BEST taste in music! I could use her for my workout music selection...

I have to do a SPECIAL mention to Ms. Lara over at The Secret Garden She is special to me because she was the FIRST person to sign up and follow my blog. I was so tickled to see her...Her blog allows me to see a part of the world I can only dream about seeing one day...

For all of you who take the time out of your day to share your part of the world, I'm grateful and inspired. Thanks for all your hard work...

Happy Friday...I'm out the door! Be back soon...

Be Good to You!

Smooches,

Lola

Lipstick Jungle

Hello!  I don't know about you...but I am uber excited for spring and ready to break away from drab and dark colors. I'm loving the new lines and falling in love with Accessories...I've never been one to wear a lot of jewelry, but recently starting watching Lipstick Jungle - Sadly was only on for 2 seasons...it's no Sex and The City...but still made by Candace Bushnell...I'm a huge fan.

I love this show for the fashion, accessories, and SHOES...who wouldn't?

A good friend of mine is turning 25 this month...and here is the link to her dress...Birthday Dress

I wish I could dress up everyday...accessorize and be comfortable in ANY pair of heels for more than 2 hours...

But then again, nothing beats a pair of comfy sweats and a tee...and to be with the people who love You, for You...

Be Good to You.

Smooches,

Lola

Short and Sweet

This post is just what the title says...Short and Sweet. I have lots going on...and will post tomorrow. I just wanted to take a minute and say I am sorry for being so quiet...My head is all over the place and trying to find inspiration...

I'm getting ready for a trip back home...North Carolina! Is calling my name...and preparing my kids for college at the same time...

Till then...Be Good to You.

Smooches,

Lola

Lazy Sunday...

Lazy Sundays...Isn't that what Sundays are all about? After all, this is the day the Lord says we shall rest...

Ten Commandments...#4

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.

I'm guessing it's easier said than done...Today I went for a walk in the park and taking in some much needed R & R.

I came across this article on a friend's facebook page...it's old BUT has some good "bones" and thought I would share. I listed the Life Lessons below...what is YOUR life lesson?

I'm number 16...among MANY others!

Life Lessons... 

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

I'll leave you with this...makes you feel romantic...

She is AMAZING! A Beautiful woman. Makes me wanna dance and be Kissed!

Happy Sunday.

Smooches,

Lola