Money Money Money

I got a hair cut this week. The first one since around October or so. I am attempting to let my hairs grow out for as long as I can stand it!
I have been putting off blogging all week long because I haven't really felt inspired to write anything. I've been sitting at my desk for the past 2 hours thinking about what has been going on in my life that I can share with others to light a fire in their world. And then I remembered! I have experience and ABUNDANCE of wealth and joy this week. I have been living my life as if I already had it, I have been visualizing that it is in my life, NOW and then it showed up. Money pouring from the Heaven's rained down upon our household and I loved every minute of it. I know there is more to come and I am accepting it with arms wide open.
Here is a YouTube link to give you an idea of how to attract wealth and abundance into your life, believe me it works!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBsHoUnJrgA

Best Wishes!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
or double chocolate chips
* 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375º F.
2. Stir the flour with baking soda and salt, then set aside.
3. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and the shortening with the sugar, brown
sugar, eggs and vanilla
4. Blend the dry mixture into creamed mixture.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired).
6. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7.(I like to use parchment paper for baking on).
8. Bake at 375º F for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 dozen 312g

Recipe makes 4 dozen)
Calories 1459
Calories from Fat 772 (52%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 85.9g 132%
Saturated Fat 32.5g 162%
Monounsaturated Fat 26.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 1118mg 46%
Potassium 573mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 167.3g 55%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27%
Sugars 105.8g
Protein 17.2g 34%




Compliments of http://www.familyoven.com/offsite?r_id=140694&u=http://www.recipezaar.com/83580

Lucky Thrift Store Finds!

I went to the local thrift store before lunch, "Soul's Harbor." I almost always find something I want that I am moderately excited about, but today I found eight awesome things for $8. I am redecorating my office/craft room and everything I have gathered is going to make an excellent accent. Most of the things I plan on painting different colors :). Here we go:

A simple, but shiny, pretty red vase!


Beautiful Geisha Figure! How I got this lucky, I have not a clue!!


Picture frame for pets with paw border(soon to be painted,) wood plaque: oh you'll see :), and a framed inspirational quote! Always good to have!


Otherwise expensive laptop case, that of which I do not have, that's right: $1!!


Fancy candle holder that matches my living room well!


DVD Stand, because spray painting this one is faster than waiting for Brawn to build me one :)


I am SO excited. :) Made my day! Hooray for thrift stores!

I Took the Road less Traveled By.

A lot of changes are taking place in my life at the moment. Given, they are gradual and I tend to embrace change, I can’t help but feel a bit overwhelmed. The thought of not knowing what’s going to happen next is exciting, at the same time, a bit stressful. This is me being tested.

I found it a bit ironic that in the midst of my turmoil yesterday evening (before I decided to take my stress out on the elliptical at the gym) I decided to use the “stumbleupon” feature on my Firefox window and the very first page it took me to was a poem by Robert Frost, “The Road not Taken.” I remembered this poem from my Sophomore English class in High School and decided to look over it again:

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;


Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.


I found inspiration in Robert Frost’s words, a light at the end of the tunnel if you will. The poem was a reminder that life is Journey and can only be as amazing as you decide to make/let it be.

These are the moments when we need to let go, keep focused on what it is that we truly desire in life and let The Universe figure out the how’s and what-not’s. When it boils down to the nitty-gritty all we want is happiness and I already have that. This is the point in the story where I fasten my seat belt, throw my hands in the air, let my hair down and scream with excitement, for the ride of my life is just beginning and I am going to love Every Single Minute of it.

Back in Business!

I got the internet back on at my house, I got new rechargeable batteries for my camera and I just finished writing my guest blog for @lissarankin's website, www.owningpink.com . Stay tuned for when that is posted, I'm super excited that I was even considered to write for her!

I've had a lot of things on my plate lately, who I am kidding, it's not just lately, it's all the time! I manage to find my joy in all of it. Today I was going over some bills and how much debt I am in, which isn't really that much considering the rest of America! But still, it is weight on my shoulders that I don't really care to have. I signed up with one of those financial companies a few months ago that help settle your debt, so that is under way. Not to mention my student loans and regular monthly bills. In January, Brawn and I were planning on buying a house from one of our friends. But the more I thought about it while going through the bills the more of a bad idea it seemed to be. Maybe not so much a bad idea, but a smarter idea to stay where we are.

Ever since I moved out of my parents house in 2006, I have been bouncing all over the place. In fact, I have never stayed in place for more than 11 months. The thought of staying in our apartment, made me more excited than the thought of moving into the house. I think that might be a sign. Now I just need to talk it over with Brawn Brawn. He is usually okay with whatever I think is best. But when he doesn't, he speaks up. I love him :) .

I really just want to do what is best for our future and right now we are comfortable. I think I should take advantage of our abundance and use to to get rid of our debt, and then we can work on saving for a house.

What do you think?

The Ripple Effect

I am always hesitant to post a new blog when I don't have new pictures to go with it, but my camera has been inoperable for the last couple weeks. I decided that putting off my blog due to my camera was not worth the anguish any longer!

I can't seem to get over the amazement of how much we all affect one another, mostly without making a conscience effort to. I use to work in a local bar here in Ennis called "The Wooden Nickel." It was the first job I came across sense I moved back to the Dallas area from Austin. There are so many of the "regulars" that LOVE me. They say I am a ray of sunshine. Not only do I love hearing that, but I love providing something enlightening in their day.

It is important for us to keep in mind that whether we realize it or not, each person we come into contact with on a daily basis is effected by our actions, words and attitude. Be someone that people miss when you are not around. Take a stand for your true self and live life to the fullest!

My Joy Journal

With much inspiration and enlightenment from @lissarankin, I decided to take it upon myself to create my very own "Joy Journal"

Her website entitled Owning Pink is something every woman should take part in. Reading her blog posts always leaves me feeling refreshed and craving to get in touch with the inner, authentic me.

Please make reading Owning Pink part of your daily routine. You won't regret it! http://www.owningpink.com/

Creating a Joy Journal has opened up a new window in my life. I have always wrote and kept journals. But starting this one was different. It had a set purpose and guidelines. I have found myself inspired and moved time after time. Everyday I write something new. My Joy Journal has also allowed me to take responsibility for my health and well being. Which, I believe is the first step in getting there. My Journal allows me to be present to the everyday miracles that occur in my life and I have made it a point to end my evening taking just 10 minutes to myself, I sit outside on my balcony and ask myself those three questions; What 3 things did I appreciate today? How did I own Pink today? And what inspired me today? They really do put things into perspective for you.

I also take this time to visualize the things I desire in life. What I want for my future, how they make me feel and I allow the expression on my face to correspond with the emotion. It has been my experience, that doing these things allows what your truly want to come into play and much faster than would otherwise. Just ask @mikedooley and @andydooley!

Dance like no one is watching, love like you can't get hurt and laugh often.

Make your journey one that counts!

Giant Steps

Watching people grow up that you are close to is not always an easy task. We can provide them with knowledge, guidance, support and love in hopes that they will utilize these tools to create a safe path that guides them to their ultimate enlightenment.

Not that all advice given is the right way to do things, we must create our own way and make our own decisions. However, I do believe that others opinions should be taken in to consideration before taking steps forward.

I can't stand the thought that one decision can change the rest of our lives. I can only hope that my loved one makes the right choice. I cannot hold them back from moving forward with their life.

Choose wisely, for the steps you take are giant ones. If you only knew.

With Love Always,
Megan

Enlightenment

I lost a pen that I was beginning to love between my office and my home. I must find it.

To the actual topic of this blog: Enlightenment.

On a daily basis, we come into contact with situations and events that we can gain from or ignore. In my recent years it has become quite apparent to me that no matter the case I should walk away having gained some knowledge. Something occurred today that allowed me to be present to this thought once again.

A client from the animal hospital I use to work out died early this morning from a heart attack. He woke up, took 3 gasps of air and died. No prior warning signs. I was not close to this person by any means. But it truly put me in a space of belittlement. Though I am constantly grateful for my life and appreciate the things the universe has blessed me with; Having the thought that one day, it is completely possible I might wake up and unexpectedly pass on to my next life.

This thought left me feeling incomplete. So I took a stand for my life. I am committing myself to Loving, Living, Appreciating, Experiencing life to it's fullest. No matter the circumstances. No longer will I let little things irritate me or gossip about things that really don't matter. I have this opportunity to live in this place, in this time and be whom ever I wish to be, and that is a fact. I'm going to take advantage of that.

I dare you to do the same. Ask yourself daily, "What if this is my last day in this life?" See where it takes you.

Watch out world. Here I come!

A Tribute

I go through waves of inspiration and every time I'm not inspired, without realizing it, I stumble upon something that slaps me in the face a screams, "LOOK AT WHAT YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON!"

I do in fact, LOVE my life. However there are parts of it that are undeveloped, stale and practically waiting for the right moment to explode into something beautiful and unrecognizable.

On twitter, I follow @lissarankin. I highly recommend you do to. Not only is she a fabulous inspiration to all women every where but she is motivated, loved, loving and adorable :). You can see all of this just by taking a gander at her blog: http://www.owningpink.com .

Through said inspiration I am making a commitment to enlighten my life and those in it to push themselves to be who they really want to be. To see that whatever you want is completely possible. Who knows where this journey will take you, or me for that matter.

Follow me and my adventures, who knows where life will take us!

BIG THANKS to @lissarankin. Thank you for being who you are. <3

"I Love My Life"

It's true. I totally, completely, without a doubt, LOVE my life. & My Brawn <3