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The Sun has Come Out

by Helena - 2006-09-10

It was predicted to rain but it now looks clear. It would not matter because I am back on track. I am getting ready to go to church with Leigh. I am not sure when my break through came, but I need to give thanks. Some say fake it until you make it. The problem is that I have never been really good at that. I not only where my heart on my sleeve but its in my eyes. It colors my cheeks. I have always had to feel good about circumstances to act like it. Needless to say I suck at office politics.

Well, all I know is I wake up each morning not hating life. I even survived last weekends shared weekend without the need to stab anyone. Thank you God for letting me be able to deal.

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24 Hour Pass

by Hustle & Flow

When was the last time you took the time to treat yourself? Are you too busy being Super MOM to give yourself some TLC. Before the month is out, complete the following assignment. 1. Pick a 24 hour period to be devoted to completely to you. 2. Arrange for 24 hour daycare for that date: Call up your Mom or a trusted in-law and ship those dear children out for your 24 hour period. 3. Book a hair, nail and manicure appointment. Many spas can do all three at once. You want the time for relaxing but we do not want to spend your 24 in the salon. Time it so that you will have enough time to change and be ready for an evening outing. 4. Go into your closet and pick out two outfits: one that makes you feel special and one that is comfortable but chic for running around. Have these out fits ready for your 24. 5. Make reservations for dinner for one or two. Two if you have handy a great conversationalist spouse or significant other, however this is your night. You can treat yourself. 6. Pack the kids bags 48 hours before your date with yourself. 7. Your 24 hours has arrived. Take your time getting dressed in your comfortable running around outfit. Drop the kids off. 8. Arrive on time for your hair and spa treatment. 9. Once they are done, get dressed in your chic outfit and proceed to your intimate dinner. 10. Have a wonderful meal, savoring the visual appetizers of your selected restaurants (the colors, wall art, ambiance, the plating of the food, etc.) as much as the meal. Make the meal last bite by bite taking an unhurried pace. You are not rushing off to a meeting or late to pick up kids. You look great. Take your time. Enjoy a multiple course meal. Let the room enjoy the picture of an unhurried, self reliant, jubilant female. 11. Have dessert. 12. Go home and curl up with your favorite movie. 13. Remember to pick up the kids in the morning.