Scrapbooking my life...one page at a time

The Fun Theory ...

I heard about the, 'Fun Theory' a few days ago and became intrigued about the idea that if you take something people Don't want to do and make it 'fun' to do ... you can change people's behavior and motivate them to do it!  Makes sense - right [not sure how to 'fun-up' paying bills though].  

An ad agency in Stockholm, Sweden used this idea to create a series of ads for Volkswagen - the great thing about these ADs is that you only see the VW name pop up for a second at the end - hum ...don't you wish all Ads were this light,easy & FUN!!

Have a FUN day!

- N -

Sunday Morning Reflection ...

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11: 28-30

Woopdidoo ...

'The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.'
  - Oscar Wilde -

and speaking of work ...

 

Woopdidoo - I am finally back at work.  I started working on October 12th and it has been a mighty long week!  Not only am I not used to working & paying attention all day but I am missing my naps, and I have had to be at work extra hours this week.   Talk about a Shock to the system - it's all good though and I am excited to be out of the house and busy doing something again. 

I began my 3 weeks of training at a very large call center for a utility company and will wrap up Week One tomorrow and for the 1st time in almost 4 years I am looking forward to the weekend!  I haven't had a weekend in F.O.R.E.V.E.R!   

I have to go now and iron my clothes for work tomorrow and then hit the hay because I must confess that I am very, very tired by the end of each day - I am certainly sleeping better this week !!!  

Woopdidoo ~ A paycheck and some sleep too ....

Until the weekend ...

Happy Fall-idays!
Love N

Sunday Morning Reflection ...

Always be humble, gentle, and patient,

accepting each other in love.

You are joined together in peace through

the Spirit so make every effort

to continue in this way.

Ephesians 4:2

Loss & Learning ...

Some days - my world just wakes up in a silent and somber mood.  These are not quite sad days - just quiet.  Nor are they looking for solitude, tears or pity.  They are just me - learning to become comfortable with my life & loss  ... 

Loss and Learning

After a While
After a while you learn the subtle difference
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul,

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
And company doesn't mean security,

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
And presents aren't promises

And you begin to accept your defeats
With your head up and your eyes open,

With the grace of a woman,
Not the grief of a child

And you learn to build all your roads on today,
Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

After awhile you learn that even sunshine
Burns if you get too much

So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
In stead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers

And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong
And you really do have worth,
and you learn and learn...

With every good bye you learn.

Veronica Shoffstall 1971

Ten on Tuesday ...

Ten on Tuesday

'The feathers of hope brush gently against the sky of tomorrow.'

- Anon -

10 Things that I am feeling Hopeful About Today

1. That Aidan is better this week and able to return to school feeling 110%.
2. That Dana is feeling better and her nasty illness is also gone!
3. That Katy finishes and submits her Veterinary School application on time so that she can forget about it ... for at least a little while.
4. That Mike will find a full time with benefits job before the end of the year when his current contract runs out.
5. That my new job will morph into a full time, permanent position with benefits. 
6. That this country will comes to terms & agreement upon - Healthcare -  without entering into another Civil War.
7. That summer skies will continue to bless us for another week or two before the rain settles in.
8. That I 'move' - every single day this week! (some kind of walking or activity)
9. That by week's end of the week I will have cleaned, vacuumed & washed my car!
   
10. That I will get a flu shot this week!

I HOPE everyone makes a point to find some joy in their greatest challenge today!

- N -

Sunday Morning Reflection ...

'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'

John 14:27

Today in History ...

Mohandas Gandhi was born 140 years ago today -

'Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.'

Mohandas Gandhi

(10.02.69 - 01.30.48)