Attitude is Everything

How many times has one obstacle or another derailed your day and turned what started out as a good day into something less than perfect?  If I had a dollar for every time this happened – I would probably be a millionaire.  Sometimes, you can even plan out your day but then it just all falls apart and you are left with the same to do list you started with that morning.

Let’s face it – chaos is all around us.  Just look at the stock market and you will witness this on a daily basis (or so it seems).  Even though you may not be into investing in stocks – you should still pay attention to what is going on.  It can affect the industry you work in, which in turn affects your company, which in turn – affects you.

While you may not be able to control everything that happens around you – you can control something…your attitude.  How you choose to respond to obstacles placed in your path, either positively or negatively, will affect your attitude. 

A few years ago, a gentleman came to our site to speak and provide some insight into this very subject.  Steve Gilliland is a professor speaker and author.  One of the books he had available was called “Enjoy the Ride”.  In this book, he talks about the true joy if life is the trip itself so enjoy it while you can.  One thing Steve talks about in his book and he spoke about to our company was “No one can ruin your day without your permission”.  Chapter 4 of this book is on this exact subject.  Steve says, “We have to put up with a little rain some days in order to see the rainbow.”  How you react the obstacles in your life will ultimately determine the outcome of the situation. 

Here is a short excerpt from the book:

Fumbling is part of football , failing is part of succeeding, and hurting is part of loving.  Every situation in life is our perception of it, not the reality of it.  The glass is half empty or half full, and sometimes our perception will be based on whether we’re pouring or drinking (Gilliland, Steve. (2005). Enjoy the Ride. Advantage Media Group).

So, next time you run into an obstacle or someone “gets under your skin”, remember – you have a choice.  Find something positive in the situation and don’t allow negatively to creep into your life.

Hello again...

So sorry I have not posted anything in over a month.  It seems as though life has just keep me entirely too busy! While this isn't necessarily a bad thing - I do feel bad for not posting anything.  I have a ton of ideas and information that I want to share! I am working on some posts now and will start back up with blogging next week.  If there is anything of interest that you would like me to cover - please let me know.  Until next time...have a great weekend...and GO BUCKS!!


Gretchen

Pinterest

I mentioned in my last post about Pinterest.  I LOVE this website.  It is a great place to compile pictures, ideas, blogs - you name it - all in one place so you don't have to try to remember where you saw that dress, picture, recipe, etc. that you love.  The best part is that you can look at what others have "pinned" and repin it to your own area or just "like" it.  You need to be invited to be part of the site so if anyone is interested - let me know and I can send you an invite (I just need to know what email address to send the invite).


Also - about the decals.  On Etsy.com you can find individuals who are selling various decals or you can have one custom made to include your favorite saying.  I am going to start redecorating my daughters bedroom and I came across a sign that had a perfect saying for her...Some girls are born with glitter in their veins. I am going to have a custom decal made that will have all the words in pink and the word glitter in silver.  When I receive it - I will be sure to include a picture here for everyone to see.  (Did I mention that Etsy is my all time favorite website!! - check it out for yourself!)

D.I. Ying

I will admit…I love to craft but I have a problem. I have too many things I want to craft and not enough time in the day. I can’t seem to focus on one thing before my mind wanders to the next project. Ask my husband and he will tell you that I have had the light switch covers off in the laundry room for well over 2 years because I was going to paint the room…but I haven’t completed it yet. That being said…one of the best places I have found to compile all those thoughts and ideas is on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com).


One idea I came across was to take vinyl letters and put them in a picture frame. These vinyl letters are made to put on walls but I thought this idea was very interest..so I decided to try it. Here are the supplies I purchased – 1 clear glass picture frame with black edging (originally $9.99 but on sale at Michaels for $4.99) and the wall decal ($14.99 at Michaels). 

Picture Frame

Wall decal

You can purchase picture frames anywhere as well as the vinyl decals. I have seen the decals at Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx and JoAnns so shop around for the best price or where you can use a coupon!


So, I applied the decal as directed on the packaging and walah…new picture!! I hung this in my bathroom so you can see the wall color through the picture. 

Finished product

This would make a great gift for someone special or as a decoration anywhere in your home. One word of caution – check the size of the decal and make sure the picture frame you purchase is large enough for the decal. You can always cut the decal to rearrange the layout to what you prefer.

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets for Minor League Baseball

Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Clippers game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Exclusions apply.  For those interested...I checked and this is valid for the Columbus Clippers on their upcoming home games (August 23).  

Deals, deals, deals!!

Get $2 off any two 4-packs of Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drinks or Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Drinks.  Go to Facebook and “like” Starbucks then print out the $2 off coupon. Coupon expires 8/30/11.


Old Navy has a $5/25 printable  coupon good through 8/5.


Hobby Lobby 40% off Any One Item coupon available to print! Coupon expires 8/6/11.


Don't thank me...just grab these savings and enjoy!! (Just think of me when you have a little extra change in your pocket!)

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