Just put on a little lipstick...

It was a challenge to get 49 candles on the cake, we had a mixture of tall and short candles and the short ones kept melting the tall ones.  Thank you to Jenni for a delicious chocolate pretzel Guinness cake!

I have heard that you should never make a resolution, unless you have three good reasons to back it up. I won't go into great detail on each of these, but I have definite reasons for each choice.  Remember each day is a gift, I plan to continue to make more memories with my family and friends every chance I get. I love social networking, but even more I love spending time face to face so I can see faces as we laugh, cry, hug and enjoy our time together. Continue to explore new places - visit, shop and eat like the locals. My new job will require some travel, and I plan to make each trip an adventure. Routine exercise, cardio and strength training 5 days a week - doctor's orders. My last bone density showed some improvement, so I need to keep going! Eat Vegetarian 2 days a week - this will take some planning, but I already have some great soup recipes I am excited about trying during the cold season.  When dining out - choose locally owned, over chain restaurants.  Cook f

If you know me at all, you know I'm a Coca-Cola fan. I'm a sucker for the drinks, merchandise and of course, the commercials. Have you seen their new one? It certainly hit home for me, because I truly believe in the message. Watch it here ! Give a little bit Give a little bit of your love to me Give a little bit I'll give a little bit of my love to you See the man with the lonely eyes Take his hand, you'll be surprised                                        So I'll give a little bit I'll give a little bit of my life for you So give a little bit Give a little bit of your time to me Now's the time that we need to share So send a smile, we're on our way back home                                  ~ by Roger Hodgson (Supertramp)

My wish is that 2013 is a happy and kind one for this world. I pray that God and the universe showers us all with blessings, and protects us from evil. I have always loved Gandhi's quote:   "Be the change you wish to see in the world"  If we could all  be that change  this world would be a much better place.