Staying Inspired

I miss Oprah.

Luckily, I don't have to miss her much longer because we're getting DirecTV on Wednesday!

Since she started her new cable channel, I've had to get my little bursts of inspiration from O Magazine.  Thanks to O Magazine....I'm having more sex.

In February's issue of O Magazine they are celebrating creativity and asked four people to answer a few questions.  I decided to answer them here since I consider myself to be very creative.

Feel free to answer these questions on your own blog or in the comment section...I'd love to hear your answers.

I'm most creative when.....it's cold outside and I just want to hunker down and be a homebody.  I'm also very creative when I'm thinking about my children's birthday parties.  I love a good party!

If I were a color, I'd be....turquoise blue.  It's a bright happy color that compliments so many other colors.

I often imagine myself.....writing in a bright kitchen with large windows, it's practically a premonition.

I really wish I knew how to.....knit.

I'd love to spend a lazy Sunday....lounging in bed with the newspaper, CBS Sunday Morning and lots of coffee.  Writing in a my journal and watching sappy romcom movies while my family makes me breakfast in bed....eggs benedict!  Then taking a long walk without a jacket.  Sit on the patio with a cold beer and my husband while the kids play with a giant pink ball.

My secret talent is....hand sewing squares of fabric into a quilt.  The patterns come to me in dreams.....


Disclaimer: O Magazine didn't pay me to write about them....I just enjoy sharing things I love with my friends.

2012 New Years Resolutions

Whew!

I love Christmas and the Elfcapades.....but making an awesome Christmas is exhausting.  Luckily....I didn't get really sick until it was all over.  It's been great having iKeith home for the last two weeks and I'm going to miss all of this family time.

But now....it's time to put the decorations away and take a look inward....and make some kick ass resolutions!

2012 Theme: Be A Blessing
2012 Theme Song: Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO
2012 Quote: In reality, serendipity accounts for one percent of the blessings we receive in life, work and love. The other 99 percent is due to our efforts. ~ Peter McWilliams



1. Have more sexy time. 


I read in O Magazine that making whoopie twice a week boosts your immune system.  I'm sick of being sick and if I can be more well by spending 20 minutes a week  flat on my back then I am willing to give it a try! Who's with me on this one?

2. Read more.

I just set a goal of reading 28 books in 2012.  I read 27 books in 2011 and I'd like to help all of you reach a personal goal of your own....by having you join me and Mimi's book club.  More on this later in the week.

3. Get Healthy/Run School's 5K.

This is on my list every year.  This year I want to run in the 5K at school and get a cool t-shirt.  I'll be blogging my journey at my fitness blog.  Fat2Fit Mommy

4. See More Theatre.

I love live theatre.  We haven't had a babysitter for a year now but we finally found someone (that we trust) that is willing to watch them occasionally.  I need more dates with my hubby!

5. Drink less coffee/soda.

I'm spending all of my extra money on K-cups!  It's getting out of control and I have a big trip planned so I need to start saving my spending money.

6. More Girlfriend Time.

I have made some amazing friends at school and I want to see more of them outside of PTA meetings and drop off.  I also need to get together with my OLD friends that were with me through thick and thin.  AND I have the trip of a lifetime planned with my blogging besties!

7.  More Adventure Walks.

My kids love to go on adventures and letterboxing.  We need more of this!

8.  Move

I'm going to work hard to see if we can move out of his apartment.  It might not happen for another year but I'm going to keep thinking positive.

9.  Make a Vision Board

I believe in the power of positive thinking!

10.  Floss more.

Like every day!

What are your resolutions?