tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72730880775106540162024-03-06T01:45:04.156-06:00Khere to inspirekerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-32927162192814971252012-06-05T14:03:00.001-05:002012-06-05T14:03:16.641-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it was been quite a while since my last post. i'm finding more use out of quick random thoughts that i've been posting to my facebook and twitter accounts (KerriW3 on twitter).<br />
things are good though... one recent thing i've learned and want you to remember every day... allow yourself to be loved, adored and admired. maybe to some this is a "duh" concept, but for others, not so much. enjoy the light your friends and loved ones can bring in your life! most importantly... ACCEPT IT! you deserve it<br />
xo<br />
kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-45701897695667952372012-02-07T20:54:00.001-06:002012-02-07T20:54:49.398-06:00OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMGI GOT MY ARM BACK!!!!!! ok, so many of you know that i have a rare disorder known as sneddon's syndrome <a href="http://www.sneddonsyndrome.org/" target="_blank">(http://www.sneddonsyndrome.org) </a>,. i have survived many ischemic attacks (mini strokes) and one more debilitating one in june 2007 which left my left side paralyzed from head to toe. <br />
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its been a while since anyone has been able to notice any "leftovers" as i call them from the big stroke, maybe a couple years or so. those that are close with me know i may drag my foot, drop things, my fingers lock up or my pinky goes off and shakes like crazy in meetings - like i'm drinking proper english tea ;)<br />
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besides the little things that sometimes show up if i'm extra tired, dehydrated, sick, hormonal, panicky, etc... i have still had lack of muscle movement or control in my shoulder muscles and triceps and other surrounding muscles. mainly my biceps and some lats have done most of the work. i've also had still lack of hip muscle, gluts and quad & muscles around my knee....<br />
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well here i am friends... tonight i went to stretch and my arm... it reached up all slow and controlled, straight up, no angle, just like the right!!!!!! i swear i'm so excited i can barely keep it down to type. i can barely believe it!!!! AAAAAAAAANNNNDDDDDDDD i can do a sit up!!! AND i went to walk up the stairs the other day and my knee shot up like i was on a spin cycle! so my hip muscles came back, then i sat down on the floor and saw that i was able to flex my muscles around my knee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there's new things i'm noticing every day and it's like a crazy feeling going through things babies must feel of discovery with all the aches and pains of an un-used body moving a 200 pound tv into a new apartment ;)<br />
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so...the doctors told me i would probably reach my plateau of healing after 12 months. it was then that i couldn't jump, strain spaghetti, bring an uncovered mug of coffee to the table without spilling or be comfortable carrying my neices or nephews.<br />
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don't EVER believe in "can't", if you believe in something don't EVER give up the fight!<br />
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AND THE ONLY TIME YOU'RE WRONG IS WHEN YOU THINK YOU GOT NOTHIN' LEFT.<br />
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xoxoxoxo<br />
luvs<br />
kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-10854501494615290602011-11-25T02:52:00.001-06:002011-11-25T03:21:45.714-06:00the holiday spirit is strong this year :)so i ventured out this evening/morning to save the most money possible. my husband was a bit worried - just knowing potential danger that's out there (i mean u do hear tons of freaky, ridiculous, selfishly horrible stories on the news). i wasn't going for crazy hi-ticket items, just the deals for friends & family - especially the kids.<br />
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well, i noticed online at about 10 pm that there was an AWESOME giveaway (which i won't mention 'cuz its a present) that was actually exACTLY what i decided to get one of the kids in my family at old navy at midnight.<br />
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i thought, hey, its worth a shot right? so i finished up some work for our own black friday sales and i headed out. i approached the algonquin commons area and it seemed pretty quiet (sans walmart traffic). then i got closer to old navy and i'm like....omg.... there's a lot of people. THEN, there's a lot of people in LINE! it was about 11:30 and the line was about 3 major big box store fronts long...i thought, hey, i'm goin for it, and if i can get this giveaway, well heck, this is a PERFECT present!!! i can't pass it up.<br />
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so i'm in line, in the company of hundreds, i'm one of maybe 4 or 5 people there alone. not too cold, but ok, cold for a light jacket, lined up at almost midnight outside of old navy. people are generally in good spirits. no one attacked anyone going in and we all made it in one piece.<br />
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i get counted as i go in. I'm thinkin' - hey could be good, they're still counting, that's possible for a giveaway! i get through the crowds, pick up what i need (and a couple things i don't) and get in the line (now starting to resemble a line for a ride at great america). a few steps in i think "hmmm, i should ask anyone if they know if there's any of this giveaway left" i overhear some people talking about a bracelet. wahhh wahhh :( i don't have a bracelet<br />
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there's a cute young, very well styled couple in front of me. i'm pondering just leaving now as they talk about going out drinking with his friends after she fixes her hair (which was perfectly gorgeous already), and then waking up (or not sleeping maybe) and getting back there at 6am, then... she has a game in the city she's asking him to drive her to in chicago later!!!! now i'm a bit work crazy at times and can go go go, but that's impressive. his girlfriend walks away to get more clothes that she says later she'll get reimbursed for from her parents. seriously, i think these are the cutest, most innocent, young souls i've ever encountered. so i hear him talking about the bracelet again. i told him, "you know you should be careful, if you don't want that and you're announcing you're selling it, you could get totally mobbed. i'd take it in a second" we laughed a bit. his girlfriend came back and he asked her if she would be ok with him selling it. she laughed.<br />
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i told him he could make some major cash as the giveaway was valued and worth quite a bit. he luaghed and said "selling for cash anyone?" no one answsered and a couple ladies said "do you take credit cards"? i just laughed with them both and listened a bit more. i said ya know if you're serious, i would seriously give you cash? he said a small amount and i said, i'll give you more than that, you're too nice!! so not only did he give me the giveaway bracelet, but his girlfriend made absolutely sure it would work out and made him stand at the register with me.<br />
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they were there at 9:30, waiting for 2.5 hours, still all smiles and gave away something they could have taken, sold or gotten more than 10% of what it was worth. no pushing, no questons, just simple good natured people. thank you old navy couple - you made mine and a few in my family very very very happy!!!<br />
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as i continued the trip to a couple more stores, i encuntered nothing but happy faces and kind words and sharing stories.<br />
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let's keep it up folks. this is a good feeling and this is a good place.<br />
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peace on earth, good will to men<br />
luv u all<br />
xo<br />
kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-10605765681562122262011-11-20T10:30:00.001-06:002011-11-20T19:37:11.199-06:00i get by with a little help...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwoJQgzqtMfeBSQP8FW8OA0hxLlwVRMEDa7cT1NjsIYIpkFL37ooohnxV2l13_4bjCz2BYsTnNFiG7o7lrCvxcpoI6Wn14enALIWbi3MFMNjE1pw9twQ34OAXoTf71G-p68ZkP8_7LKNr/s1600/IMG_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwoJQgzqtMfeBSQP8FW8OA0hxLlwVRMEDa7cT1NjsIYIpkFL37ooohnxV2l13_4bjCz2BYsTnNFiG7o7lrCvxcpoI6Wn14enALIWbi3MFMNjE1pw9twQ34OAXoTf71G-p68ZkP8_7LKNr/s200/IMG_0006.jpg" width="135" /></a><br />
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there is nothing in the world that feels the same as laughing with
your friends. everyone has so many different experiences, personalities
and viewpoints they can bring to your table. the more you invite, the
more colorful your world becomes. with love can come hurt. when you open
yourself to others, you uncover a bit of vulnerability. but when i sit
back and reflect, the small amounts of pain that may have occurred are
absolutely nothing in comparison to the joy and light i have
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am so very thankful for all of my wonderful friends. you all bring such
joy and laughter to my life and without you all, i would be empty and
lost. <br />
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luvs & hugs<br />
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k<br />
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<br />kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-90785296860591154872011-10-04T21:27:00.002-05:002011-10-04T21:29:42.820-05:00If you've had a rough day or night, just remember, you get to give it another go in the morning!!!<br />Hugs<br />Kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-3846869795517317802011-09-27T22:59:00.003-05:002011-09-27T23:17:30.884-05:00its all about the marketing in the end...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiS5lsh2Sge_UMX8JNMfzGNHvL9eOfLcn5Rnl6Y1KdUhfIvLRvH8zW_hTWJXdj3KLnLJznaNP9Jh-tlMOWDEg7t1nWfV75EHmu1b0f6pvJH6E3qJBZ7DrhoBdlvQ4g6_gMGxUbdj-YU39/s1600/Dog-Snuggie.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiS5lsh2Sge_UMX8JNMfzGNHvL9eOfLcn5Rnl6Y1KdUhfIvLRvH8zW_hTWJXdj3KLnLJznaNP9Jh-tlMOWDEg7t1nWfV75EHmu1b0f6pvJH6E3qJBZ7DrhoBdlvQ4g6_gMGxUbdj-YU39/s320/Dog-Snuggie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657259122674987378" /></a><br />so, i was thinking, wouldn't a velcro closure, or a hidden belt of some sort, or maybe even buttons, or a zipper be an even more convenient, kick-butt, awesome feature of the snuggie?<br /><br />however, at that point is it then just a robe?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuB0ElGspNZ5ZgDVk0kiHEuFkDQ3eDeScBKpzUy0MAq21CkE7DiNRlywJDgEvn7RPRcjMkHhS17TBsstKco-64-IkVjIGBJTstCAYMODYqXy9ikEc7dK_h716kSPSJ1lpsy5A4zL-Wq38/s1600/Kendra-Wilkinson-Pregnant-in-Snuggie-111609-430x333.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuB0ElGspNZ5ZgDVk0kiHEuFkDQ3eDeScBKpzUy0MAq21CkE7DiNRlywJDgEvn7RPRcjMkHhS17TBsstKco-64-IkVjIGBJTstCAYMODYqXy9ikEc7dK_h716kSPSJ1lpsy5A4zL-Wq38/s320/Kendra-Wilkinson-Pregnant-in-Snuggie-111609-430x333.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657259112056710146" /></a><br />then again, if they didn't have great marketers to brand the belt-less, button-less, zipper-less robe a "snuggie" and create a launch that hit every household in america and beyond via info-mercials, late night commercials, home shopping networks, drug stores, big box chains and as seen on tv stores, would it have been remotely as successful as it was/is and will be? i'd like to think not.<br /><br />yet another case study leading me to further my already strong belief that what i do is essential to the success of whomever i'm doing it for. :)<br /><br />so ladies & gentlemen, in the end, it's all about the marketing.<br />'cuz really what sounds more comfy to you... a backwards robe or a Snuggie!<br />:)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQn4E_O9uC-UwM4SErA7Mzh5ehG93rRYCZqRMpOeTOxuCXTZj04WjCF56E378qatxYUQsJxINpUIFKNLho_rFdSnBJU5XsZyk7dJm4wSG0ouqC2bhXr89yODj_E8EEB_9qoXCV_oPCyI9/s1600/1258687200snuggie.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQn4E_O9uC-UwM4SErA7Mzh5ehG93rRYCZqRMpOeTOxuCXTZj04WjCF56E378qatxYUQsJxINpUIFKNLho_rFdSnBJU5XsZyk7dJm4wSG0ouqC2bhXr89yODj_E8EEB_9qoXCV_oPCyI9/s320/1258687200snuggie.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657259125273511730" /></a><br />much luv & laughter<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-76505642950397394502011-09-18T15:36:00.003-05:002011-11-20T19:14:49.802-06:00never close your eyes....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1YoPn_h85Yn1eron38Cem4znIvETt14B-Xa9M6PuPcNOHlqqklmovDliXlfiuac1rWcKiRkBHHtv3CyvA0Vds25kfpMLVJsXlSMWym56qTnjcEjcuzGkJxC9_cNBJN4H9cTKEG3R_QZM/s1600/5_2_2011+092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1YoPn_h85Yn1eron38Cem4znIvETt14B-Xa9M6PuPcNOHlqqklmovDliXlfiuac1rWcKiRkBHHtv3CyvA0Vds25kfpMLVJsXlSMWym56qTnjcEjcuzGkJxC9_cNBJN4H9cTKEG3R_QZM/s320/5_2_2011+092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653804722755956082" /></a><br />if you're looking for inspiration, all you need to do is keep your eyes open. if you look close enough or look differently, you'll find so many marvelously inspiring things in your everyday lives. :)<br />xo<br />k<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBMkojV5UTKJrW3Kus3SGj7HCVJRCduYBFlZWwsco6YmG0hLZnZlrghPOHDlG2WTZFGScW-aOWlTjV-Mlgrt6dG1df_39ObLH_ATaUh3WJ1tD6__BjoJ_UIkrPCwX2_Sqz7cCsuhy7Var/s1600/IMG_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBMkojV5UTKJrW3Kus3SGj7HCVJRCduYBFlZWwsco6YmG0hLZnZlrghPOHDlG2WTZFGScW-aOWlTjV-Mlgrt6dG1df_39ObLH_ATaUh3WJ1tD6__BjoJ_UIkrPCwX2_Sqz7cCsuhy7Var/s320/IMG_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653804735321826034" /></a>kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-80138898655787714972011-09-14T07:28:00.006-05:002011-09-14T07:43:10.745-05:00i'm considering a change<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiPNuGqV8eGOFgWBlhyphenhyphen998xW5tfhV-wXUrrtW2UEGdb7IEyApQIh91CikqQJeAOr6Vac54K_mi86M1Jq-NqfVqoz-rDYgPA5sX3kmACGlyV-rXh7lyM-HQAgH4MV6GKdEJ4f-IZFRvUBi/s1600/IMG_0086.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 114px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiPNuGqV8eGOFgWBlhyphenhyphen998xW5tfhV-wXUrrtW2UEGdb7IEyApQIh91CikqQJeAOr6Vac54K_mi86M1Jq-NqfVqoz-rDYgPA5sX3kmACGlyV-rXh7lyM-HQAgH4MV6GKdEJ4f-IZFRvUBi/s320/IMG_0086.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652194415264437266" /></a><br /><br />i've noticed my extreme lack of postings lately and it isn't because i'm uninspired. i'm quite inspired as of late actually. so... i believe from here on out, i'm going to be not so focused on having to deliver an inspirational life lesson. instead i'm going to write what i feel, observe, create, etc. and those inspirational life lessons/stories should creep in inadvertently every once in a while.<br /><br />however, sticking true to my artistic nature, i will always blog to evoke emotion and provoke thought in my readers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWCLoRX73HSVHnMPKfmoEvnIeJtgA7g_Eqjj3pAnlxqMI8QAdIIaEPEyaQe9q0pBaP76Ypxfm2z857TSAcGdawLOTZXi-T_jQFjaNCl9Y3xomgvw90LBTsG1V8_H4wFmzanAtSafswyVz/s1600/IMG_0079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWCLoRX73HSVHnMPKfmoEvnIeJtgA7g_Eqjj3pAnlxqMI8QAdIIaEPEyaQe9q0pBaP76Ypxfm2z857TSAcGdawLOTZXi-T_jQFjaNCl9Y3xomgvw90LBTsG1V8_H4wFmzanAtSafswyVz/s320/IMG_0079.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652194219196501522" /></a><br />do what makes you happy,<br />much love<br />k<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6u-QRKXWR3iiRM4B_NYT_22mEzAxyIUKdYzN2KITUUZO1l30NnHOz1Ij-B5MHBuIDxQy8b2T7K7U0Ry75dlX3ICpCnojM18ea7VsNSKTHI-Whow5AwFfY-G7JZN4HqytwDO-ykWWsCTk/s1600/KW8_2011+034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6u-QRKXWR3iiRM4B_NYT_22mEzAxyIUKdYzN2KITUUZO1l30NnHOz1Ij-B5MHBuIDxQy8b2T7K7U0Ry75dlX3ICpCnojM18ea7VsNSKTHI-Whow5AwFfY-G7JZN4HqytwDO-ykWWsCTk/s320/KW8_2011+034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652194523667554034" /></a>kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-92141551841347562232011-04-02T15:17:00.007-05:002011-11-20T19:14:49.808-06:00don't worry...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ysmzOXmU_Xeyg-RAtHd_DktJrgBqgYkDE5zliGwBP0DiQQbS9wI-nLp_VCnzqsjLZHpiWvIP5hde-vZ2K7SEhk_81s7YorGwKnsUjSHAVMSLZv8e918ApmAb4oYOekRJEakiMo5d2ISy/s1600/yhst-55550633482849_2152_129467251.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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<br />life is an ever-evolving landscape. it can be rough, overwhelming, joyous, passionate, amazing, painful and even more words possibly not even yet added to webster's dictionary. what is so remarkably wonderful about this life is that we're living it. WE get to make the choice to experience each moment exactly as WE want to.
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<br />there was a commercial that aired some years back (it was either for chiquita bananas or life insurance). it closed in on an elderly woman, (the cutest woman i've seen i might ad)and she says, "i have two choices when i wake up each morning; to be happy or not to be happy. i choose to be happy." i have a friend, actually a couple of friends who are memorably pleasant every single day, which in turn makes every experience i have with them, well...pleasant. they have each changed my life in different ways and i would love to do that for others.
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<br />i know there's a myriad of obstacles, changes, mishaps, diversions that can sidetrack us from the original focus for the day. how nice would it be to be able to wake up and say "i'm going to be happy today." if we decide to make this choice every morning, wouldn't it enevitably change how our entire course of our day goes? i think so. in fact i'm going to try it. if i choose to be happy every day, then no matter what comes my way, i imagine, my outlook and therefore the outcome will be better than what it would have been had i not made the "happy choice."
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<br />this all sounds a bit alice in wonderland like, but that's a world that makes sense to me.
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<br />kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-33786926396968843342011-01-01T20:55:00.010-06:002011-11-20T19:14:49.816-06:00reflections on 2010....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDOJO16N9fySHbJP5AuilV3Ixb9rYJ2Cl3S5o0Mai9Xjpfc5bYn7N4IX-lYhgmllvwrJx48I8QnShpkIDiN-2qtAxLgoJLZW929x1s8CLM0L8XspcLvOk7mRmuzzm0TREuYLhijnaUIg9/s1600/Sunset.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDOJO16N9fySHbJP5AuilV3Ixb9rYJ2Cl3S5o0Mai9Xjpfc5bYn7N4IX-lYhgmllvwrJx48I8QnShpkIDiN-2qtAxLgoJLZW929x1s8CLM0L8XspcLvOk7mRmuzzm0TREuYLhijnaUIg9/s320/Sunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557430039998518082" /></a><br />i've taken some random moments over the past week to reflect back on 2010. the word that sums it all up for me is change. i made conscious efforts to change the way i react to things, people and situations. this underlying thought process lead me to many wonderful moments over the past year.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDs1-jkuLTRvzbZYbKM1ekYlYvMGu9lu8iZa62tmFkKN8MSBXh4iAV3CUL2JIqRh8DqwCDSX9v8kW0wQtgkNlxIXiela2PqxooLveXlS74YJTS-BO12HG7QgHI8qL_5j6G8KWh8K1PgAbD/s1600/2417164282_3cedc64029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDs1-jkuLTRvzbZYbKM1ekYlYvMGu9lu8iZa62tmFkKN8MSBXh4iAV3CUL2JIqRh8DqwCDSX9v8kW0wQtgkNlxIXiela2PqxooLveXlS74YJTS-BO12HG7QgHI8qL_5j6G8KWh8K1PgAbD/s320/2417164282_3cedc64029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557429697542405970" /></a><br />the most recent being my new career path. it's been 4th months of crazy, unending challenges and i look back and know i have loved every second of it. i am one that needs to be constantly challenged and inspired to be the best i can be. the challenges this position presents me allow me to accomplish so very much and grow along the way. making this change has also lead me to a group of people who continue to make me reach out of my comfort zone and help me to reach past what i think i might be capable of. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJ_s1V21HsUvxCE4EYXfW9uPojHzVr3iTLRibGVWRo6ZjZW0Ha6otZeewiJU8xBYqrFWO7tCnkXIv54LUw4fDvWB34JfO4g81leNZh8XoM0zkuFTkb0EC_xBNNHNg1Yy43kYAMiTqZvsW/s1600/island-holiday-water-waves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJ_s1V21HsUvxCE4EYXfW9uPojHzVr3iTLRibGVWRo6ZjZW0Ha6otZeewiJU8xBYqrFWO7tCnkXIv54LUw4fDvWB34JfO4g81leNZh8XoM0zkuFTkb0EC_xBNNHNg1Yy43kYAMiTqZvsW/s320/island-holiday-water-waves.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557430029799230370" /></a><br />the "change the way i do things" attitude i've upheld through 2010 has also allowed me to experience more selfless moments. i have always liked to give and make people happy, but i believe since having to rehab from my physical & emotional downfalls from my strokes, i had become accustomed to concentrating so very much on myself and just "functioning" that i got a little lost in myself and at times, forgot how important it is to think of others as well (without losing yourself of course). this gave me more balance.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBctijag7eE1QvJtk1tq_sPVW5GMHhFijTuMmsDxmIO8c096yj1RQCLcEqZS8jO9EQicEQzXrq0mdN8Wvfy-05b1D7_2BTgeA0I9AIBdBcRTb_EKsZGgdRJqDz20VfV_pJ7ZG0NWoNarF/s1600/amethyst-manual-full.4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 82px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBctijag7eE1QvJtk1tq_sPVW5GMHhFijTuMmsDxmIO8c096yj1RQCLcEqZS8jO9EQicEQzXrq0mdN8Wvfy-05b1D7_2BTgeA0I9AIBdBcRTb_EKsZGgdRJqDz20VfV_pJ7ZG0NWoNarF/s320/amethyst-manual-full.4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557429705681199202" /></a><br />the other thing my change in attitude brought me was more courage. now granted, i don't believe anyone has ever thought of me as frail, feeble or defenseless, but there are many things in my life i would not do at all or do without being extremely shaken inside. i may not be very good at hiding my passions or emotions, but i'm really good at hiding when i feel vulnerable. this new found courage and strength has freed me from missing out on life, feeling like a burden to others or irrational fears like flying or simply being me. i still feel some butterflies or have my weak moments, but never like i had before... no shakes, no sickness or tears, just occasional self doubt that i like to think just keeps me on my toes ;). <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VpjO_iCrlLScJPZ6b1LgvMxUdN4RXRLsYiFSO0q6drwZnDvd_i7cU4K_T5NEittKadd-JOaPwnqrGG52pHbT31pjYj_JAsVdA5tgiluR54S7Zkn5eTYCfKSi_MozqMJgqR4-sw8X5zlW/s1600/Ice_crystals_on_glass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VpjO_iCrlLScJPZ6b1LgvMxUdN4RXRLsYiFSO0q6drwZnDvd_i7cU4K_T5NEittKadd-JOaPwnqrGG52pHbT31pjYj_JAsVdA5tgiluR54S7Zkn5eTYCfKSi_MozqMJgqR4-sw8X5zlW/s320/Ice_crystals_on_glass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557430023804216738" /></a><br />my inspiration to you for 2011 is this... give yourself a small mantra you can repeat in your head (or out loud, whatever you prefer ;) that makes you question for a moment if this is how you want to react to whatever you're encountering. one little shift of action, attitude or feeling and entirely change your life. do NOT be afraid of change! look around and reflect on all the wonderful things in life that seem to be the most beautiful! they are ALL about change! sunsets, eclipses, gems, snowflakes, seasons, water... on and on and on and on. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wJvKZAY1m78VI3tVveEgOzNLTV8K0bkvnlEZrG938xMSAmPVhk2UOcZs-HrHWB8HhLbZt98RaOw19LqCEYhL-p0DkwGhWLfpjj89U9sF2YZZe9zqciz9dB7nFRLhc76iRSoqnD9ridpt/s1600/water-waves-1600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wJvKZAY1m78VI3tVveEgOzNLTV8K0bkvnlEZrG938xMSAmPVhk2UOcZs-HrHWB8HhLbZt98RaOw19LqCEYhL-p0DkwGhWLfpjj89U9sF2YZZe9zqciz9dB7nFRLhc76iRSoqnD9ridpt/s320/water-waves-1600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557430037035691330" /></a><br />"be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi<br /><br />much love, change, chaos, strength and beauty to you all...<br />-k-<br /><br />i will continue to take this mantra of change with me throughout my life, now, for me, 2011 brings movement... "ONWARD"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-cgVtwCCp90clS5LY5aQOYZE3c3ZYWcb5aRhlzQMm9s2QaH9hS9u2F1zNYZu9eC9vvy_RlqL4uF-fq7ESNjhIfo15jMugmqC8ZVVFNrkJlpgLw9PETwP_sNeKmYZd6KpqJeiX3OTTIza/s1600/1237157840gQzXzYf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-cgVtwCCp90clS5LY5aQOYZE3c3ZYWcb5aRhlzQMm9s2QaH9hS9u2F1zNYZu9eC9vvy_RlqL4uF-fq7ESNjhIfo15jMugmqC8ZVVFNrkJlpgLw9PETwP_sNeKmYZd6KpqJeiX3OTTIza/s320/1237157840gQzXzYf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557429694068204498" /></a>kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-76241448001650630742010-12-25T13:07:00.008-06:002010-12-25T13:38:43.162-06:00my christmas wish to you...merry christmas everyone! so far its been wonderful for me. shared some great times with family last night and tons of food. and doing the same today :) i just wanted to take some time and let everyone out there know some things i wish for you this christmas and upcoming year...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1C5PzKMpU7mPzsnVY1xtiZu9P4WCqyD4NX0Rtr-AG18-wAVgX8qX2lmP35iB-5iacQkPGkJRNMnMlfdfNFT4amRFWqVIoFQMJRw_-Oc0t1OcTj-l3WYgw8Sait0JrQNpDbLj38_XkanR/s1600/momscamera+794.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1C5PzKMpU7mPzsnVY1xtiZu9P4WCqyD4NX0Rtr-AG18-wAVgX8qX2lmP35iB-5iacQkPGkJRNMnMlfdfNFT4amRFWqVIoFQMJRw_-Oc0t1OcTj-l3WYgw8Sait0JrQNpDbLj38_XkanR/s320/momscamera+794.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554703569925238786" /></a><br />i wish you will...<br /> be happy & laugh lots<br /> be patient with yourselves<br /> get love as much as you give love<br /> share your joys and triumphs with those who surround you<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9NcgwIF7X4su8SIlGP0SCor3Syu4DJv0O-WrLjErvU7E-I5G8-GrZ_S5-S-58aXTGHHZRWDEnCBqaMFMG3ba_-g_I5geuGdnzlgiFwDa-EDJptMgFUgkoFShFdN6Xkz2-41KnzXlvu8K/s1600/momscamera+784.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9NcgwIF7X4su8SIlGP0SCor3Syu4DJv0O-WrLjErvU7E-I5G8-GrZ_S5-S-58aXTGHHZRWDEnCBqaMFMG3ba_-g_I5geuGdnzlgiFwDa-EDJptMgFUgkoFShFdN6Xkz2-41KnzXlvu8K/s320/momscamera+784.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554703873571911330" /></a><br />i wish you keep...<br /> an open mind to enjoy all possibilities<br /> an open heart to experience love to no end<br /> looking to the stars to strive for the highest goals<br /> the spirit of giving in your soul all year long<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIYzjNwtDi2zLg20WrnvzOtzcMJKMkWLqG2uZIMxl3yH6Q3g89fVyo86lw4pK51EvxhVKZnXPBEKHcAGw98g2r0A7wwXpjR3-xEPEGfW4AIl9wg2y5gn_cy6T90QTOdEYoge-UrnmW0s6/s1600/momscamera+783.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIYzjNwtDi2zLg20WrnvzOtzcMJKMkWLqG2uZIMxl3yH6Q3g89fVyo86lw4pK51EvxhVKZnXPBEKHcAGw98g2r0A7wwXpjR3-xEPEGfW4AIl9wg2y5gn_cy6T90QTOdEYoge-UrnmW0s6/s320/momscamera+783.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554704144647648626" /></a><br />i wish you understand...<br /> triumphs can only really be felt if you've experienced tragedies<br /> you get the most out of life the crazier it seems to be<br /> one day, hour, minute or breath at a time<br /> how short our lives on this earth really are, so make it what u want<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-hCKUKFsXd4FCHa9yRCsVz2huSJTiVDg85SDfJv1B7ksiTeJkicIGj5msqKK9VsPztGZzcyM70e8JtfMqLBom3RkTO7Bqs67WEpSLbZyUA-uQpgw5FtSpSk7O9BCRGk86gppjRQfUphk/s1600/momscamera+727.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-hCKUKFsXd4FCHa9yRCsVz2huSJTiVDg85SDfJv1B7ksiTeJkicIGj5msqKK9VsPztGZzcyM70e8JtfMqLBom3RkTO7Bqs67WEpSLbZyUA-uQpgw5FtSpSk7O9BCRGk86gppjRQfUphk/s320/momscamera+727.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554704589206049698" /></a><br />most of all i wish you great love, joy, luck and lollipops ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKcScdc5Y_muy0BJTlcXg7Y6Kzq4Pup93RCerskS_V9UF8N8eD8Nci3dRaJrDCkvlzt3tCGIkmZ_Fb3OPlv-ijRQ9I_YmamWx_3LsEtWQfi40vh_26-Lj2QWsA9LKNIlLeHOYErLoAGsw/s1600/phone12_10+1459.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKcScdc5Y_muy0BJTlcXg7Y6Kzq4Pup93RCerskS_V9UF8N8eD8Nci3dRaJrDCkvlzt3tCGIkmZ_Fb3OPlv-ijRQ9I_YmamWx_3LsEtWQfi40vh_26-Lj2QWsA9LKNIlLeHOYErLoAGsw/s320/phone12_10+1459.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554705006551770562" /></a><br />love, laugh and live without fear!<br />merry christmas everyone...<br />luv u all!<br />xo<br />k<br /><br /> kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-13059512663024238962010-12-19T07:42:00.008-06:002010-12-25T13:38:43.168-06:00live in joyi had the most wonderful week! i didn't exactly know it when i was having it, but now as i look back it was an insanely exciting, joyful and interesting. <br /><br />it started on monday with my plans not going... well... as planned. the horrible weather caused the roads by me to freeze up (my neighborhood is surrounded by farmland). so, this meant i was better safe than sorry by working from home. i was preparing for a business trip to iowa as well, so i was a bit nervous about how the roads would be (and yes, i will now take advantage of the 30 minute flight). a co-worker and i had a chance to meet with one of our most loyal and business savvy customers. i picked him up in cedar rapids and we visited our new friends at their store. <br /><br />it was BEAUTIFUL. wonderfully merchandised, open and airy and she had so many tips and tricks on specific merchandise that is hard to move (but not for her ;). AND she took about 4 solid hours out of her already packed day of training new employees, running special santa sales in the store and education... to sit with us and give us all the feedback we asked for, information about the industry and her thoughts on what we could do to improve it. this was so unexpected and i am so grateful for such an experience. and how lucky are we that this was our very first store visit in our new positions.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8bisCiZGto7s9J2JpHmvozMmp7j0SAlUyn1BCD3dJmKnFsUwz-LkFH0ZFgwN5_1AGZPvQqorlBjBTZcWv-VRpFZTfOS3ue7syu0RClKF9ZJe90n7CopKCrh9WZ8JfHL98sXX8Js_0HKw/s1600/phone12_10+1695.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8bisCiZGto7s9J2JpHmvozMmp7j0SAlUyn1BCD3dJmKnFsUwz-LkFH0ZFgwN5_1AGZPvQqorlBjBTZcWv-VRpFZTfOS3ue7syu0RClKF9ZJe90n7CopKCrh9WZ8JfHL98sXX8Js_0HKw/s320/phone12_10+1695.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552399394923242834" /></a><br />next... came a shorter roadtrip to des moines to visit my very favorite-ist group of business partners! we're meeting another wonderfully insightful, strong & energetic co-worker there as well. first off, their agency got us an amazing deal at a choice hotel in the area - nothing we would have stayed at if we would have booked ourselves. it was so incredibly quiet, relaxing, warm, inviting and cozy! (with no-hassle, free wi-fi throughout - my favorite amenity!) the three of us started with a nice casual meeting over pizza getting ready for our next couple of days of intense information gathering. i learn so much from these two and find myself so wonderfully challenged by them to grow and move forward. then my night ends with a call home and a slo-mo landing into an enormous king bed fit for a queen ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgY_5JMfaBclaE9RcUsrK_GKyPuLVh4WVgHU6vPrlpdgDNefy8X04yj8q0kg__bcW6sPxilrIbNWZWt8dHnzjA0ZP0uvCFR-aLt3DgJ9YFk7ehdYqQhkgMbz4OkqJkQBR9SP-DBSqCM0W/s1600/phone12_10+1674.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgY_5JMfaBclaE9RcUsrK_GKyPuLVh4WVgHU6vPrlpdgDNefy8X04yj8q0kg__bcW6sPxilrIbNWZWt8dHnzjA0ZP0uvCFR-aLt3DgJ9YFk7ehdYqQhkgMbz4OkqJkQBR9SP-DBSqCM0W/s320/phone12_10+1674.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552400263316281506" /></a><br />wednesday morning... we get picked up by my account exec. (saving me parking fees and having to think too early and uncaffinated in the am) OH - and complimentary breakfast with custom omelet... then meetings upon meetings upon meetings with absolute EXPERTS in the industry!!!!!!! experts in their craft AND their business!!! the opportunities i gain from these relationships both personally and professionally is a dream come true. we continue our roundtables into the evening at a wonderfully decadent french restaurant over cheese flights, oysters, seared tuna, fillets, salmon, and more (not all mine ;) again, the night ends with that amazingly peaceful, plush and inviting hotel bed. (and my cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing so much all day/night)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXtle4OmHO47AaZWx-pEA3R52tgAf3pyKcCAU3SE0We9v_P4oMdLK-S7oo7JcGT_iSQyFW3kuwOb-QHOML95piG6NLD_Tqhoi65jca-s_eQ4zcU7q6_9jmeI94F2PHC2vSthcxsecrCDo/s1600/phone12_10+1692.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXtle4OmHO47AaZWx-pEA3R52tgAf3pyKcCAU3SE0We9v_P4oMdLK-S7oo7JcGT_iSQyFW3kuwOb-QHOML95piG6NLD_Tqhoi65jca-s_eQ4zcU7q6_9jmeI94F2PHC2vSthcxsecrCDo/s320/phone12_10+1692.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552399987388716594" /></a><br />thursday morning... the three of us meet for some coffee and then for a fun-filled drive to meet two of our new business partners for breakfast (at a french patrie shoppe no-less). i overindulged excitedly in a fromage omelet - yummmmm (brie and Roquefort.. forgive my spelling). more recaps, opportunities, excitement, etc. etc. etc. dropped my coworkers off at the airport and went onto drive home. though it was disconcerting, now i feel lucky i wasn't one of the 32 cars/semis and trucks that had landed in ditches and trees on I80. i get back into town after listening to a few hours of classic radio sci-fi shows just in time to beat the snow! i meet my ecstatic puppy and cozy hubby and get ready for a packed day at the office on friday.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZqH04RlUdFas8GC0XWQvCpcFO4Z9nTmuoqt-7SpPxrLfab9Z4wDIKju50a4iDYwcXaYZacZhE5f4AzwmLe6HaIHHx9ta777Z55Eq1Lf0JflzX86eUklQxGE1J0ZqtL10qIde4f7q6wn_/s1600/phone12_10+1700.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZqH04RlUdFas8GC0XWQvCpcFO4Z9nTmuoqt-7SpPxrLfab9Z4wDIKju50a4iDYwcXaYZacZhE5f4AzwmLe6HaIHHx9ta777Z55Eq1Lf0JflzX86eUklQxGE1J0ZqtL10qIde4f7q6wn_/s320/phone12_10+1700.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552400539853573954" /></a><br />friday - management meeting - great insight, input and feedback... saw my team who i missed immensely over the past week (and who i am so incredibly thankful for keeping things running)... and then got to end the week with a company christmas party! our presidents had wonderfully motivating messages for us, the food was super yum, HR team made it a most joyful affair and their were games and prizes to boot! ok, soooo THEN I WON, i won a sewing machine!!! everyone's dancing (even me-without my left side making me fall at all!) everyone's laughing and loving and enjoying each other's company! i would have never even imagined it all could have been this great! the night ended with some nachos and a couple planning talks with my co-workers who challenge me... but also inspire me, a pep talk that meant the world ;)<br /><br />SOOOO - where once i was overwhelmed, stressed, etc. i am now insanely grateful, excited, inspired, enthusiastic, driven, motivated and more!!!!!! my main inspiration here is this...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUpmlqNMi9hTTGGOK1YMPRZaB2eWZCsg6RpgCHOTGvKmrILlHtn9cawD8Pvbm-MgIn8Nui36d14xpHZpNpsKbR0rAfpsrZvVCnsrQEqY4vFGgOfQhgj6dwER4mrw-uxgVqlyDWTylFzJO/s1600/phone12_10+1423.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUpmlqNMi9hTTGGOK1YMPRZaB2eWZCsg6RpgCHOTGvKmrILlHtn9cawD8Pvbm-MgIn8Nui36d14xpHZpNpsKbR0rAfpsrZvVCnsrQEqY4vFGgOfQhgj6dwER4mrw-uxgVqlyDWTylFzJO/s320/phone12_10+1423.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552401055406926834" /></a><br />life is truly what you make of it. do NOT allow those nasty tired "eeyore" voices in your head make you lose sight of every tiny and great joyous moment you get to experience in life! <br /><br />live in joy and joy will find you<br /><br />love you all and thank you for making my life more joyous!<br />xo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-980126170935016642010-11-24T20:15:00.010-06:002010-11-24T20:47:48.867-06:00what am i thankful for?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwxVM2pxsgH4LC50W8ggE0To30aTSBZOEkdO6BhGPsFWgInAHP8K3vv4I8B9AVrmXdXle5oNRBAZAoEuRYXlMflhlhL6wPvieXP3spBeIXU28UkP4I2SxqoBa9Rr0Hq9jpQn4au9-zv8l/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwxVM2pxsgH4LC50W8ggE0To30aTSBZOEkdO6BhGPsFWgInAHP8K3vv4I8B9AVrmXdXle5oNRBAZAoEuRYXlMflhlhL6wPvieXP3spBeIXU28UkP4I2SxqoBa9Rr0Hq9jpQn4au9-zv8l/s200/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543311568589862066" /></a><br />there's not enough bits or bytes of memory in the entire universe of of this vast internet space to fit all my thankfulness and gratitude!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmW16u7BqEvn1j3JhAHwfGouaHALGSdDhuXpnDqhNBLqd_3cn3RlizVs3WJMNWZOAg9WgzvzFzNyzjh2ZVlTZkdp-uEZMd-a4xcWN8Lw_Gwx-Fvq4hA_hrwo-O8AwRPUOvtz8ScOwyprj/s1600/36187_1699924417586_1222188190_31884800_1537231_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 112px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmW16u7BqEvn1j3JhAHwfGouaHALGSdDhuXpnDqhNBLqd_3cn3RlizVs3WJMNWZOAg9WgzvzFzNyzjh2ZVlTZkdp-uEZMd-a4xcWN8Lw_Gwx-Fvq4hA_hrwo-O8AwRPUOvtz8ScOwyprj/s200/36187_1699924417586_1222188190_31884800_1537231_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543311574809827266" /></a><br />i reflect back to times that have been difficult in my life and i'm actually thankful for these hard times as well. reason being, so much laughter, so much joy and connectiveness has come from those hard moments. what i'm most blessed with is an intensely loving and supportive group of family & friends that are always by my side. i have been able to not only just pull through hard times because of you all, but pushed through, conquered fears and grown from all these experiences.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAQVdoD-E_sfMlgpbss0sXINvIeJJYo7Jcr8V5hgo3NATRyFvIvAkf7-ZVdJzfCDjBXb2s4lkuFr-RfDARev5kFWN5dC-bHMjxqo_0xwQw5530qnyOeVIw6FaVeQvCpJd7gmOS-NPPEOb/s1600/66371_1699920497488_1222188190_31884791_7753027_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAQVdoD-E_sfMlgpbss0sXINvIeJJYo7Jcr8V5hgo3NATRyFvIvAkf7-ZVdJzfCDjBXb2s4lkuFr-RfDARev5kFWN5dC-bHMjxqo_0xwQw5530qnyOeVIw6FaVeQvCpJd7gmOS-NPPEOb/s200/66371_1699920497488_1222188190_31884791_7753027_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543311585936235666" /></a><br />i always encourage people to discover life, don't miss what's here for you to explore. be thankful you're alive, be thankful you have people to share these moments with and make more of them to remember!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bZkYt9eSxbw9hejnzh8yoT-mTXVgJplu-IdsxwidXEfKj-QkGk8yYRfktyorMnwRHTki9VAgaf90XHNnz0dhIpuwRdFMyhOFawqGtfvkmjFVKnVd_CQR0V41mzgeNs0uyEqYWzg1zKY5/s1600/40723_1699917497413_1222188190_31884787_4731625_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bZkYt9eSxbw9hejnzh8yoT-mTXVgJplu-IdsxwidXEfKj-QkGk8yYRfktyorMnwRHTki9VAgaf90XHNnz0dhIpuwRdFMyhOFawqGtfvkmjFVKnVd_CQR0V41mzgeNs0uyEqYWzg1zKY5/s200/40723_1699917497413_1222188190_31884787_4731625_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543311579621550978" /></a><br />be thankful for every tear, laugh, fall, triumph, tingle, journey and experience... THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS FOR!!!!! <br /><br />love you all & thank you all!!!!!!!!<br />happy thanksgiving<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-43546471322080780242010-11-17T20:14:00.007-06:002010-11-17T20:34:37.188-06:00some freeverse inspiration for you...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIo1QYoB2P2IspLfUEBWAJYrniSnLGRJnA4UzJyXauHNWhlNIwsny4NTA5z8zKO9uKkpi1D5HblZCOYRyl35iOrlR-lJgSIiGFOeO10OPUfyJLbAf-0G_2R2UX5Ec8rTqdBkmfZ3mtPQYM/s1600/1289952642741.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIo1QYoB2P2IspLfUEBWAJYrniSnLGRJnA4UzJyXauHNWhlNIwsny4NTA5z8zKO9uKkpi1D5HblZCOYRyl35iOrlR-lJgSIiGFOeO10OPUfyJLbAf-0G_2R2UX5Ec8rTqdBkmfZ3mtPQYM/s200/1289952642741.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540712440650967058" /></a>it's weird to fly by moonlight<br /><br />i'm closer to the stars i've been wishing on<br />they don't look so far away to me anymore<br />i dance among them and sparkle right back<br />the moon is no longer a distant friend<br />but he's more like a lover<br />i imagined existing in this dark center<br />surrounded by shimmering gold light<br />until now i didn't know the vision was my reality<br />now i know each dream, each 2nd sight, <br />each imagined scene is my destiny<br />i paint my path & walk down it with intense curiosity and mild fear<br />coll said the path of fear is the path of the warrior... <br />i'll battle it all for i've seen the outcomes & <br />my dreams are a wonderful future to be<br /><br />flying by moonlight is where i should bekerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-62291982981254775562010-10-03T08:20:00.006-05:002010-10-07T07:53:08.554-05:00a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbNaWle_dhQVnrqNNg6AlA6Iup1rBRenf0LsnznMs5fls6qhmKkMnfUsT347jhJYr-P3yubxB-8whiYlCqKetAuXp2-LYn7f6-GkRpN3AdftzP2mtEK7iChqKXbRkOZQ20UKy4jTFTV6TV/s1600/Chrysanthemum.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbNaWle_dhQVnrqNNg6AlA6Iup1rBRenf0LsnznMs5fls6qhmKkMnfUsT347jhJYr-P3yubxB-8whiYlCqKetAuXp2-LYn7f6-GkRpN3AdftzP2mtEK7iChqKXbRkOZQ20UKy4jTFTV6TV/s200/Chrysanthemum.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525284470989355682" /></a><br />a friend inspired me with this quote today. as my blog title says, i do believe i'm here to inspire others. "a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle" sums up exactly what my core being is about. the most rewarding times in my life are when i can brighten someone's life. if you share yourself to make others feel good...whether it is about themselves, something they're doing, or simply in general you fill yourself with a remarkable joy!<br /><br />don't be afraid to share your gifts with those around you to make their day better or help them help others. relationships are one of the greatest gifts we all share. use your flame to help enlighten our world. your brightness will never dim, you'll just burn stronger!<br /><br />xoxoxoxo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-28340648712857691642010-08-17T17:36:00.019-05:002010-08-18T14:39:18.043-05:00transitions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6_u0RBLziIimePbfZ1HFhtI-whvmTpvzQlutxzcfom4M1k6xk1sqTGiRiEGukKQMCr11Ivd-Tr_-ae184jXs2EmN6V5H7dk0RKJ0u3vPpdxGwGfOSad-SIFLvcotSK_p5AyXJcBkqpJN/s1600/chaS_2010+092.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6_u0RBLziIimePbfZ1HFhtI-whvmTpvzQlutxzcfom4M1k6xk1sqTGiRiEGukKQMCr11Ivd-Tr_-ae184jXs2EmN6V5H7dk0RKJ0u3vPpdxGwGfOSad-SIFLvcotSK_p5AyXJcBkqpJN/s200/chaS_2010+092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506803948708522738" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSCfp2Da8qBoFnvIETZ5o4QIQniU9XmqHzDsplMRg-SZZCus3PmPDQ-urazXzibVPZlBqcJES38lWpwbKZt5sBOt265xTug0EZJyQoGeutQD7q5HWYMov3RWzBAGtB9tnTejB3NT-JRoR/s1600/chaS_2010+097.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 5px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSCfp2Da8qBoFnvIETZ5o4QIQniU9XmqHzDsplMRg-SZZCus3PmPDQ-urazXzibVPZlBqcJES38lWpwbKZt5sBOt265xTug0EZJyQoGeutQD7q5HWYMov3RWzBAGtB9tnTejB3NT-JRoR/s200/chaS_2010+097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506823480240550866" border="0" /></a>so tomorrow i start a new job. today is my last day at my current job. these past months... from considering looking for a new job to accepting and soon entering the doors of my new "second home" i've been through just about every emotion known to man. i've been excited, scared, nervous, sad, hesitant, elated, revived, dejected, cautious, overwhelmed, happy, content, surprised, angry,proud and renewed.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Ve23TlVUI4tlNcrjbQeZHmuZli72Ec3fORAfQvLLFUD2kjwxiP6RyjQF1YZrUmel3zmwNEQATYYdw0q6fnCSDlwEjoGa4ZioXvOy6gCT6cYI_x13LPEWUMq93f6_5wlS680AQAVRWlYP/s1600/2010-07-23+20.24.49.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Ve23TlVUI4tlNcrjbQeZHmuZli72Ec3fORAfQvLLFUD2kjwxiP6RyjQF1YZrUmel3zmwNEQATYYdw0q6fnCSDlwEjoGa4ZioXvOy6gCT6cYI_x13LPEWUMq93f6_5wlS680AQAVRWlYP/s200/2010-07-23+20.24.49.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506801596959840706" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNZ2Fgs9yN7v82EV1m8cNim_J2lVpydNbHYotge2-u3x9wz2SQErbLioLEscfdVRrvS8qnsbHiwJ1Fd6o5lRWueBfoC8Q23rSUVb4ZgB5tq5_vZGQ08iNBjpnZtMpimhQoihzRQ28Upj7/s1600/chaS_2010+087.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNZ2Fgs9yN7v82EV1m8cNim_J2lVpydNbHYotge2-u3x9wz2SQErbLioLEscfdVRrvS8qnsbHiwJ1Fd6o5lRWueBfoC8Q23rSUVb4ZgB5tq5_vZGQ08iNBjpnZtMpimhQoihzRQ28Upj7/s200/chaS_2010+087.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506803959792288306" border="0" /></a><br />i'm one to always hold the hands of my friends and encourage them to leave their "safe zones" or "comfort spots." when we reach beyond what we're used to is when we find our dreams. i've also always been one to strive to new heights, grow and improve myself in every way and be STRONG and most of all... get what i want :) what i'm walking into on thursday is what i want. i'm sooooo incredibly excited about this opportunity and it's almost surreal (i'm sure it will be even moreso once i get my hands dirty)! i guess, or i know, what i'm having the most trouble with is leaving my current "second home."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakmgGoDmluyWMaIsEMPmm_izh1iTO6jD-LzWeTAwIkWJ5nI42C95SvQqB2s2LA_9XTP7MvWIYOBxO0uXYvHQV1psud-Pj7U6n2-8VBdDAZG2zeXQiZtHRBCQso2Ges-KdcI3TKZwSx35R/s1600/chaS_2010+099.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakmgGoDmluyWMaIsEMPmm_izh1iTO6jD-LzWeTAwIkWJ5nI42C95SvQqB2s2LA_9XTP7MvWIYOBxO0uXYvHQV1psud-Pj7U6n2-8VBdDAZG2zeXQiZtHRBCQso2Ges-KdcI3TKZwSx35R/s200/chaS_2010+099.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506803971522823010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissHxt09rbsTkNj1-PEH0D20Y68mf-65W26l6hVvQVm88es2Yy6ONymIaOr5EMyFQhI8Xnx3Kq_bT69NOpWTy0ywu8E975_L07ivobBsTMy1HVhpvnHqgGMHHV6KxRWYenYwUtxwAyMiXQ/s1600/2010-07-23+18.31.58.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissHxt09rbsTkNj1-PEH0D20Y68mf-65W26l6hVvQVm88es2Yy6ONymIaOr5EMyFQhI8Xnx3Kq_bT69NOpWTy0ywu8E975_L07ivobBsTMy1HVhpvnHqgGMHHV6KxRWYenYwUtxwAyMiXQ/s200/2010-07-23+18.31.58.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506801585897570354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />i've jumped around a bit in my career for a few different reasons, but mainly because i was just moving forward to find my dreams. the easy part in the beginning of my career was that some of the environments or people i worked with/for were, let's say, just not ideal... so it wasn't too hard to leave.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVeUFoH5YpqOsRApP3eL7AH4U8h4fcYue0NJHfDDN4L0tlcPw2YOncEKD8YpoKZJfLdkx71l6S2IbLkchA7ARH9UqR7bkOMXYXIIvDcpQwSfa1ABnSRLtD6MsZdEgz04PDYFpqG2Emqoe/s1600/chaS_2010+108.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVeUFoH5YpqOsRApP3eL7AH4U8h4fcYue0NJHfDDN4L0tlcPw2YOncEKD8YpoKZJfLdkx71l6S2IbLkchA7ARH9UqR7bkOMXYXIIvDcpQwSfa1ABnSRLtD6MsZdEgz04PDYFpqG2Emqoe/s200/chaS_2010+108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506826416091398290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaRU8TxEvlMTHiH793EE7FB4rYQUWpdWZbiU74Nvm292VUpDNh-09UeXKLVGYA6AO1ME3ueKG_Z6O0LQ0Fq-aTR044Fk7qkQ6-7TA_KHXp0V8-4O7ovxStUIA7nBvVrF3vL6LUqtwc5Ru/s1600/chaS_2010+096.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaRU8TxEvlMTHiH793EE7FB4rYQUWpdWZbiU74Nvm292VUpDNh-09UeXKLVGYA6AO1ME3ueKG_Z6O0LQ0Fq-aTR044Fk7qkQ6-7TA_KHXp0V8-4O7ovxStUIA7nBvVrF3vL6LUqtwc5Ru/s200/chaS_2010+096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506826401935309650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />the place i'm transitioning from now has been my safe spot. the people i saw everyday were my second family. i got 5 years of laughter and tears, ups and downs, madlib days and days that were just maddening. no matter the situation or the day, these people and my comfy office were/was ALWAYS there for me. like my childhood bedroom and any apartment i've lived in, i leave behind scuff marks and holes in the walls of my office (and in some others' walls too ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAEMg-JCr7FD_kO-vwN48P6uXFVZdqsdE0k89_n5ZfFi_2D5KYhezDOUIYNmcR66NfoVAlU86yrqcMiwjEfYeF1oyvP7hNdy1Vb7wn3hahy-LvW3qah8exH5R7htbJwSZ8vlueiV-PH-J/s1600/chaS_2010+054.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAEMg-JCr7FD_kO-vwN48P6uXFVZdqsdE0k89_n5ZfFi_2D5KYhezDOUIYNmcR66NfoVAlU86yrqcMiwjEfYeF1oyvP7hNdy1Vb7wn3hahy-LvW3qah8exH5R7htbJwSZ8vlueiV-PH-J/s200/chaS_2010+054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506826383078895122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1BycApHlKZztW2qKN98o86CavLtldlQBX7-8x9pj6a3-IXbxz4VsV4QDu2FzVW_J_5vXBlPFqgYSyZ8WPMEUqpRtRMKqpz9phuPSuiNYCAGkS9S0qTFbQO9vM_gxrcqdg5jvmNYJOrL7/s1600/chaS_2010+107.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1BycApHlKZztW2qKN98o86CavLtldlQBX7-8x9pj6a3-IXbxz4VsV4QDu2FzVW_J_5vXBlPFqgYSyZ8WPMEUqpRtRMKqpz9phuPSuiNYCAGkS9S0qTFbQO9vM_gxrcqdg5jvmNYJOrL7/s200/chaS_2010+107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506801609011956978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKW0ZCL5hEG03QQwAm5Ij08PIZCO7zbcyUXIOHfymqr3w1DC0NNkmZiwJ07167Z1g9SvdncaJR18AZ79sooVQ0mrcvkw1d0JZX8AEUGcCLob8qPvZ1PPRbGK-I23ZUxBjMNOgN259rF8DX/s1600/chaS_2010+024.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKW0ZCL5hEG03QQwAm5Ij08PIZCO7zbcyUXIOHfymqr3w1DC0NNkmZiwJ07167Z1g9SvdncaJR18AZ79sooVQ0mrcvkw1d0JZX8AEUGcCLob8qPvZ1PPRbGK-I23ZUxBjMNOgN259rF8DX/s200/chaS_2010+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506828373164309938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwzzEEi0AerkXMFty6LW_Fbf90KOKuCLVIDt3jDzqo29GGf7CqFnzbnr8UVpaXlRoieYuejsrEx0ErChR96-V4qjEQX7i5miqNE7rMe-ksqri9Oj2qPcp6_zEm-35jlvfbg4N6odJq7SK/s1600/chaS_2010+025.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwzzEEi0AerkXMFty6LW_Fbf90KOKuCLVIDt3jDzqo29GGf7CqFnzbnr8UVpaXlRoieYuejsrEx0ErChR96-V4qjEQX7i5miqNE7rMe-ksqri9Oj2qPcp6_zEm-35jlvfbg4N6odJq7SK/s200/chaS_2010+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506828382195488706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />i knew i would fall in love with my job, that's always been a goal of mine... to love what i do for a living. i never thought i'd love the people i work with this much. my closest and dearest relationships have been built in my office or down the hall to the next state over or across the world.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig80I39p4CVyZiw7WqLxdANWiGsPwRlySoU9ksO2a2U6dK55-Cb6DZUzBXLnV8WxiosTsuPpixgHDgnWqCnrQ5DYFhKSLt9cEfC4_N2tKmO58GN_MMfblDsi4weaEV5pbyhbKE2Xhb50Dq/s1600/7_12_2010+118.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig80I39p4CVyZiw7WqLxdANWiGsPwRlySoU9ksO2a2U6dK55-Cb6DZUzBXLnV8WxiosTsuPpixgHDgnWqCnrQ5DYFhKSLt9cEfC4_N2tKmO58GN_MMfblDsi4weaEV5pbyhbKE2Xhb50Dq/s200/7_12_2010+118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506831433115735730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrr0BSUgjqFE0BKETCIylm-1oUxBYKrRhnqdW-uDItvjb1CQEj_lUcIS4QFBwFYFjUvqwQqZM877H8wqMQ8yrbVp6gBn1iuVbPJ1kIWemUEjndqzRO1bdxfFDZs4pF0CACxJPompT5xKj/s1600/chaS_2010+117.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrr0BSUgjqFE0BKETCIylm-1oUxBYKrRhnqdW-uDItvjb1CQEj_lUcIS4QFBwFYFjUvqwQqZM877H8wqMQ8yrbVp6gBn1iuVbPJ1kIWemUEjndqzRO1bdxfFDZs4pF0CACxJPompT5xKj/s200/chaS_2010+117.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506831427009795826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />i know that i am able to make this next leap because of the strength and support i have gained from my current 2nd home (and of course all of you that are in my first home hehe). i have learned a myriad of lessons about work and life and myself here. i would not trade one minute here for anything.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHusdJfclFKYbr4zBclFqmYWtO1BZdnaT9nRSVL2kLNKfKFfDmY7GCzH1NW31Tx-A5ymEwJhxLX4q50VUSLeSaaD8ctzk4nuhM8z8n4S0msZaxIKXN-I5hRtG6l0JiLLDL8QXE0WQop3N8/s1600/pracht.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHusdJfclFKYbr4zBclFqmYWtO1BZdnaT9nRSVL2kLNKfKFfDmY7GCzH1NW31Tx-A5ymEwJhxLX4q50VUSLeSaaD8ctzk4nuhM8z8n4S0msZaxIKXN-I5hRtG6l0JiLLDL8QXE0WQop3N8/s200/pracht.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834199345663586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYZHX39-YKkcUI01Ok9piSVY_awR2-59_FVY3If5RFS6DcyhWILtJalVmBbg1cyp3eDg47qCT1WChhxeF-9tcUEnTVCAdmOzWiFzMY64bjH_D4e8yCHR_Idjejfj3R0Dc65YYRdC08drR/s1600/memichelle.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 3px 3px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYZHX39-YKkcUI01Ok9piSVY_awR2-59_FVY3If5RFS6DcyhWILtJalVmBbg1cyp3eDg47qCT1WChhxeF-9tcUEnTVCAdmOzWiFzMY64bjH_D4e8yCHR_Idjejfj3R0Dc65YYRdC08drR/s200/memichelle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506834196195669698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />so i'm off... onto the next chapter in my life. i go with excitement, enthusiasm, passion and a full heart. thank you all so much for everything you've done for me. just being in my life has been so rewarding for me!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ63elNFo3sIlDhGeteqM6mjDxubV-WpTVya23a5xABv18V_HWNmQL0lkRbLnZqqCV1Mrd0zNrkzH4FWAa0r7wj3HI75r7-S1edM0dsEcz-Iw7IkolgJjeh1fdFh5jBRhNaBrA21LLrThX/s1600/shot_1281919682421.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ63elNFo3sIlDhGeteqM6mjDxubV-WpTVya23a5xABv18V_HWNmQL0lkRbLnZqqCV1Mrd0zNrkzH4FWAa0r7wj3HI75r7-S1edM0dsEcz-Iw7IkolgJjeh1fdFh5jBRhNaBrA21LLrThX/s200/shot_1281919682421.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506801603871597778" border="0" /></a><br />love you all & i'll see you soon!<br />- k -kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-16618066726420818322010-07-01T13:43:00.015-05:002010-07-16T22:36:27.295-05:00life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJfUNQMdtzCzAMtVy5scB054hZBhRIu3zeTQDrInxhaawFGu4wuBuTe2VeaFbcbrH2oG1zFVP-j9TbXG9tEAIpx3382wTDkGyiRbStb5OXDnyFZndqZjWtrb-sq0gQODIpMI1YDwoUlNk/s1600/DSCN0453.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJfUNQMdtzCzAMtVy5scB054hZBhRIu3zeTQDrInxhaawFGu4wuBuTe2VeaFbcbrH2oG1zFVP-j9TbXG9tEAIpx3382wTDkGyiRbStb5OXDnyFZndqZjWtrb-sq0gQODIpMI1YDwoUlNk/s200/DSCN0453.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494706299119658290" /></a> not sure if i've posted this which i'm re-borrowing again from a friend, but if i did, why not again? it's so meaningful, and like it says, breathtaking in itself. it's breathtaking to me, i think, because i live in passion. i can automatically relate and go to a time when i lost my breath. i typically move to the joyous or passionate moments, but it's also true that the hard times, the painful times, the ones we'd never want to relive make us who we are. and if we've survived them, then we've all lived the cliche... "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tmFn4Jg5Z9m7QBv92VH3L47YoJcQMQbIRo3uVnmA7fXEee4MUCbiFhTgMoRcdzcYwBt07FFong_pgejBPORWghXFqQ6dXHvqXCEorNQrxDwCARqf2xm1464xlcJ0_KnG5AyOAUYX40St/s1600/shot_1278636250194.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tmFn4Jg5Z9m7QBv92VH3L47YoJcQMQbIRo3uVnmA7fXEee4MUCbiFhTgMoRcdzcYwBt07FFong_pgejBPORWghXFqQ6dXHvqXCEorNQrxDwCARqf2xm1464xlcJ0_KnG5AyOAUYX40St/s200/shot_1278636250194.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494697354376640834" /></a> imagine how much stronger and wiser you are now than you were 5, 10, 20 or more years ago. how much you've experienced, how much you've grown! how many incredibly remarkable or incredibly painful moments you've been through. ones you never wanted to end and those that you never wish happened. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUE6Kpk8Gu233ktl0mU8reUVwIrv4eTD9bmZXev-0X-na74F1fco6ycFSkikTr7SCHJCJXYb9Hf6ukYJ0SisodAs0e9psXgsdoG92PviKpqDOGKkSxG5d0Aob2QWdmKHuLCCWmLmnprUq/s1600/fullMoon.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUE6Kpk8Gu233ktl0mU8reUVwIrv4eTD9bmZXev-0X-na74F1fco6ycFSkikTr7SCHJCJXYb9Hf6ukYJ0SisodAs0e9psXgsdoG92PviKpqDOGKkSxG5d0Aob2QWdmKHuLCCWmLmnprUq/s200/fullMoon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494709612786963666" /></a>every moment in our life is an experience you can learn from. it's about how you perceive those moments that create the meaning. don't allow any one to get away from you. how you perceive life's moments is something you actually DO have control over in this chaotic life. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIDttAWXftvj_hyphenhyphenl3UNFb2JdDbvMW9CmYQlhJyYOkx5Lm4vtsNm01w5p9PW8fOkZ8uB2OpNb9SgdE1c4rv53widlfj_sAsEuIvOUiWsLFFvlb7gxrijD76Ye3eMt6BhAq7gHfKN_rvuma/s1600/shot_1278776987865.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIDttAWXftvj_hyphenhyphenl3UNFb2JdDbvMW9CmYQlhJyYOkx5Lm4vtsNm01w5p9PW8fOkZ8uB2OpNb9SgdE1c4rv53widlfj_sAsEuIvOUiWsLFFvlb7gxrijD76Ye3eMt6BhAq7gHfKN_rvuma/s200/shot_1278776987865.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494697359282510466" /></a>what moment do you remember that may have not lasted longer than a second, but you remember it like it was hours? was it feeling a baby kick in a mother's belly? the first free road trip you took, or nighttime drive in a convertible? the brush of a hand or shoulder from a stranger you knew before? a warm tiny nuzzle and sigh from your little puppy? connecting with the eyes of a soul you'll know forever? the first time you saw the sun set over the mountains or the moon rise over the ocean? that delectable bite of a perfectly baked flourless chocolate cake? or maybe it was that kiss that you ached <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VouRl879YQtoctpoIkiTYFVJ3BGsyoY72oRP_4HZF0AbU0cB7FK_Y4xp1egSLdb1HsVP8i5zdc7k0mra35PYgyoTDBkLWwAKgekauiZXqphDryAJRi1fv3iqehNK8DP1t1dt8-FQoXW7/s1600/kiss_angle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VouRl879YQtoctpoIkiTYFVJ3BGsyoY72oRP_4HZF0AbU0cB7FK_Y4xp1egSLdb1HsVP8i5zdc7k0mra35PYgyoTDBkLWwAKgekauiZXqphDryAJRi1fv3iqehNK8DP1t1dt8-FQoXW7/s200/kiss_angle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494709602335751442" /></a>for in your dreams and it finally evolved? <br /><br />whatever your moments are or were... MAKE MORE OF THEM!!!! our life is what we make of it, let's make it up with the moments we long for and love.<br /><br />xxxooo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-1624364461375454352010-06-25T07:36:00.005-05:002010-06-25T08:12:33.694-05:00don't be scared to share<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlH2mYVg_Hdc0Rhhzg44OQXdd0cmRWQlHsY-QjOMj-P1rjVKKa2di1Vgy0LRuTkPZ6ea-A4vluqqZuyw2FWKqv_YYtMzngGassSloND42gReLTk5HP-PS1KAvEvPL-qatKdzgoUTukuQ6/s1600/Kerri+023.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlH2mYVg_Hdc0Rhhzg44OQXdd0cmRWQlHsY-QjOMj-P1rjVKKa2di1Vgy0LRuTkPZ6ea-A4vluqqZuyw2FWKqv_YYtMzngGassSloND42gReLTk5HP-PS1KAvEvPL-qatKdzgoUTukuQ6/s200/Kerri+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486696760163527010" /></a>i really have never been one to share, just ask my sister. or my cousin who lived with us for a while and ate my cheese... i never have let that one go matty! ;) however, i have always enjoyed giving, is that in a sense sharing? i get joy out of seeing people happy, especially those i love. recently i had lunch with a wonderful new friend. i shared a bit of "my story" with her. mind you, a bit faster than i normally would give the gory details. but the great thing is that she shared with me too. in 20 minutes we may have learned more about each other, and in my eyes, created a bond that can develop into something stronger than what many people have with their own family members!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4S6DhVzPpNS5ZFkIDq0vzVCQqwoYMbEFCEJpOx_aq7yBd_u52swmfEjivFblzvXYN_mKlslDJ9Ydx-kCmzyo08s1wGqzRs3VLpbvQvsgsNQuRbSNkPXwKLM8r0iAauqZ-63tDWggbotOG/s1600/shot_1276688544391.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4S6DhVzPpNS5ZFkIDq0vzVCQqwoYMbEFCEJpOx_aq7yBd_u52swmfEjivFblzvXYN_mKlslDJ9Ydx-kCmzyo08s1wGqzRs3VLpbvQvsgsNQuRbSNkPXwKLM8r0iAauqZ-63tDWggbotOG/s200/shot_1276688544391.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486696767962599106" /></a>we have to remember that we're not in this world alone. the difficult, challenging, crappy, nasty things we experience on any day whether now or in our past, have (believe it or not) been experienced by someone else as well! maybe the names and places have been changed, but the events remain the same. even our joys, likes, hobbies, and activities that feed our souls have been experienced by someone else! i challenge you to go out and find someone or some way to share your story! enlighten us all! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbjMNao29nyIOdbSQH9gEX2Ey9zd4Iv0hm4lxNWlzCCGgvrXbEDO4kM9xaCjjC1hJG3lxu8g5-WQCTe8YhJqb9y83Vs3-_kRCIxAvh1K2J6Q-1sDBevmSHdiuunX-oz0DakYYwRs6-MQ9/s1600/easter_2010+077.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbjMNao29nyIOdbSQH9gEX2Ey9zd4Iv0hm4lxNWlzCCGgvrXbEDO4kM9xaCjjC1hJG3lxu8g5-WQCTe8YhJqb9y83Vs3-_kRCIxAvh1K2J6Q-1sDBevmSHdiuunX-oz0DakYYwRs6-MQ9/s200/easter_2010+077.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486696810449617698" /></a><br />i have this blog so i can share my life, stories, challenges and creations that help me get through this life in the hopes i can help someone else shed light on their day if they need it. to me, if i can reach out to even just ONE individual, and change their life in a positive way, i continue to fulfill my purpose and can continue to inspire. i wouldn't be able to do this without those i learn from and those that share their experiences with me. we are all wonderful, beautiful creatures and ALL of our stories are important and all of our experiences are worthy of being heard. if you want to share your story, I'll post it!!! I want to be a platform for you to inspire .... kwickersheim@gmail.com or you can comment below and share yourself :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFHRgup-e0gelfp9JF0nbKTWMeCjDT2a1-3E9e4-FFvSfqJOSzdQCW2WZGFvSeC7l1bePBOVlurOzSQ72mLQ_5wn66E2877mbhcqQdry0TLTL8wDR7-ISl_e-VQCHpIjJkNIXbu7oSh08/s1600/shot_1277205555972.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFHRgup-e0gelfp9JF0nbKTWMeCjDT2a1-3E9e4-FFvSfqJOSzdQCW2WZGFvSeC7l1bePBOVlurOzSQ72mLQ_5wn66E2877mbhcqQdry0TLTL8wDR7-ISl_e-VQCHpIjJkNIXbu7oSh08/s200/shot_1277205555972.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486697969713670242" /></a><br />let people know what you've been through... let people hear your pain, your joy, your humor and sadness... let others experience you! you are not alone, we are not alone.<br /><br />much love... xxoo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-53184925767660746482010-06-16T08:09:00.005-05:002010-06-16T08:18:01.597-05:00From the Brave Girls Club...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpAXZ14Vk4wIvEVHzC6gNq9TndSF4vxGKwsJdQm5TKdgY74Ufyj_EDopOwIpnY-Ddk81wDqRO_6bCQ-JvJtzW9y4xwm7t4s1I-l7e_qinzIvvu3bgJlYSHsarvUR8O-ljPd43U8sZlC4i/s1600/shot_1276685354731.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpAXZ14Vk4wIvEVHzC6gNq9TndSF4vxGKwsJdQm5TKdgY74Ufyj_EDopOwIpnY-Ddk81wDqRO_6bCQ-JvJtzW9y4xwm7t4s1I-l7e_qinzIvvu3bgJlYSHsarvUR8O-ljPd43U8sZlC4i/s200/shot_1276685354731.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483358940381909762" /></a>I get a little email snippit each day from this amazing website...<br /><a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/">http://bravegirlsclub.com/</a><br />This is too good not to share, please read on :)<br /><br />It's so important to seek out the beauty that life has to offer, or life can get quite unappealing.<br /><br />It's so important to look for the good instead of the bad...and to see all of the wonderful little things all around you rather than letting yourself feel annoyed by other little things that really aren't important.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4D-LkgpEPbu5fO3It6oR-1iV1aTQUIOjzYe0Hine1GvWHuTQpALC2OR2Rpxfh2wgSa689o9Mm85UztcMHD055gWrszscEGMHmfIrRP7bdjs2ppekL1xTaPKiqUlOxdcquIHYQp5Gen1x/s1600/shot_1276513493251.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4D-LkgpEPbu5fO3It6oR-1iV1aTQUIOjzYe0Hine1GvWHuTQpALC2OR2Rpxfh2wgSa689o9Mm85UztcMHD055gWrszscEGMHmfIrRP7bdjs2ppekL1xTaPKiqUlOxdcquIHYQp5Gen1x/s200/shot_1276513493251.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483358949810038690" /></a>Try to find peace, and then remember that feeling and seek out whatever it takes to get back to that feeling when you seem off-track or uneasy. When life feels dark, just step into the light...one step at a time, and before you know it...the darkness is gone.<br /><br />Every day there are a million choices competing for your time, your brain-space and your commitment....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6xI_Nkic3gaFHl9TxrhoxUnmezWWaL7KJh7rAqJfqf4cJiEQa9dV9IHs5AxHZn1Gk8oQn3r4PvLCbtL6dzySdlIlBQ2kzf1E-1Dsvb2OYGewSABpCP8fzgKiP1yDtlGMPmb-gnuprhxz/s1600/shot_1276688264794.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6xI_Nkic3gaFHl9TxrhoxUnmezWWaL7KJh7rAqJfqf4cJiEQa9dV9IHs5AxHZn1Gk8oQn3r4PvLCbtL6dzySdlIlBQ2kzf1E-1Dsvb2OYGewSABpCP8fzgKiP1yDtlGMPmb-gnuprhxz/s200/shot_1276688264794.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483358957437874562" /></a>Go where the peace is...go where the beauty is....go where the good stuff is. Most of it is just a choice... use the gift of choice wisely!<br /><br />You know this stuff....just remember to remember it. :)<br /><br /><br />xxoo<br />k<br />thanks brave girls club!kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-8471074633102814112010-05-25T21:05:00.009-05:002010-05-26T07:03:44.208-05:00What are you worth?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj645QHFZ3DbU89f0IHuB2UPu0_b8OW8bXvlwhyphenhyphenHUNh19-ElDapgg0HD04HomV1_qaCqbVPWmTUTcJ7vH9bYAyXJXMoRyKHb8qvYEsqKl8q7gKQXlS62teiDsLImRx0Gi6HRst1VccmvIHo/s1600/4_2010+157.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj645QHFZ3DbU89f0IHuB2UPu0_b8OW8bXvlwhyphenhyphenHUNh19-ElDapgg0HD04HomV1_qaCqbVPWmTUTcJ7vH9bYAyXJXMoRyKHb8qvYEsqKl8q7gKQXlS62teiDsLImRx0Gi6HRst1VccmvIHo/s200/4_2010+157.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475400234964019314" /></a><br />If you’re a working girl or guy, you inevitably ask this question of yourself at least once a year. You may have a better idea of my point behind this post if you aren’t a working girl or guy, but you should still be asking yourself this question… What are you worth?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZK_xayzo67LhLHXBRaWchMcwUTjJPA1kP00wWffBVkSph7caLnE4GuQ193EoPzIRv4RTdYc7WSizvcJALwSN92aJpVDZZZdT230NWVN6-VB5JW5NKzTeAIyYkOQt3Li3wnKtSseu78xRX/s1600/n1249764882_30245800_9550.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZK_xayzo67LhLHXBRaWchMcwUTjJPA1kP00wWffBVkSph7caLnE4GuQ193EoPzIRv4RTdYc7WSizvcJALwSN92aJpVDZZZdT230NWVN6-VB5JW5NKzTeAIyYkOQt3Li3wnKtSseu78xRX/s200/n1249764882_30245800_9550.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475400219415754098" /></a><br />Most of us translate this into a monetary value, which in certain situations, is necessary. One thing to remember though, your monetary worth on paper means a heck of a lot less than your true worth to those you choose to share yourself with. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOohyphenhyphenjDtMaTORUyT4p62uF8TzxYe73PC1gUVRcGrYl5QEhIjVHpEJhjd4SkGN7KFyt05EqpAZfUSEu3wvYdrtlhFqVvtX8EgiDAwCIhP4p6vdZu7HOdFngONPlmGzVq_HLUqWHNtl2jIN/s1600/DSC_0021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOohyphenhyphenjDtMaTORUyT4p62uF8TzxYe73PC1gUVRcGrYl5QEhIjVHpEJhjd4SkGN7KFyt05EqpAZfUSEu3wvYdrtlhFqVvtX8EgiDAwCIhP4p6vdZu7HOdFngONPlmGzVq_HLUqWHNtl2jIN/s200/DSC_0021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475400248880964882" /></a>Most of those I share my life with are worth an absolutely immeasurable amount to me. My life, my heart, my creativity, my happiness is all due to you who are my friends & loved ones. My goal in life is to be just as important to all of you. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9VrO64fDTEZOn4_uWikepEk1V-DpIVG5USX4sAxnKfRxZhL2n3knKaGxcQVyD0ndfnJwqodcdyt_n-sYbwp36yCuipGq03jKN51cGpDYgWJHbTlraYft0adr0F-5rqdX4pCi-x-vJi9R/s1600/DSC_0104.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9VrO64fDTEZOn4_uWikepEk1V-DpIVG5USX4sAxnKfRxZhL2n3knKaGxcQVyD0ndfnJwqodcdyt_n-sYbwp36yCuipGq03jKN51cGpDYgWJHbTlraYft0adr0F-5rqdX4pCi-x-vJi9R/s200/DSC_0104.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475400257905557522" /></a>Yes… I know & agree, money matters, especially in these times. And if you work hard and do things right and make things happen you ARE worth more than those that don’t and you need to be shown that you are. But my point here is to just simply understand that your business and monetary worth is not ALL of your worth. <br /><br />Your heart, strength, compassion, understanding, love and support are worth more to me than a trillion dollars. I hope to give you all at least 10% of that in return if not all of it!<br /><br />remember giving so little of yourself could make such a huge difference in someone else's life.<br /><br />Gracias apuesto ;)<br /><br />xxoo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-59543516957243222172010-05-15T21:16:00.011-05:002010-05-15T22:11:13.163-05:00who inspires you?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FArw-1GROfHmZhGN22se49yTmjypdx2TmXhtH5ss-PRjKBbfu6_r5rQeY9Lr3OFOqGrD29oADZbSkMUhj6glokq3cDkJjYhO5i1OuQAZ1VwJoPVt0KqbxzhOrO_XAs3yHEq8fFngejbw/s1600/4_2010+056.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FArw-1GROfHmZhGN22se49yTmjypdx2TmXhtH5ss-PRjKBbfu6_r5rQeY9Lr3OFOqGrD29oADZbSkMUhj6glokq3cDkJjYhO5i1OuQAZ1VwJoPVt0KqbxzhOrO_XAs3yHEq8fFngejbw/s200/4_2010+056.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471697912753500434" /></a>i've had a couple rough weeks. this being "said," i'm finding myself actually uninspired. however, i thought if i looked to others who inspire me, i could pass that onto you rather than inspiring you directly. win, win maybe? ;) so here's a number of quotes that i've heard or read that have gotten me through some days and hopefully lift me up through the next few xxoo -k<br /><br />Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.<br />-William Shakespeare<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3dsib1WZovVTpEWYNMKkaCPc5q8dfbyeUA_LSRmXlONEYn3lMTQIG8k1X4HxZIVdJuuq9bEjeBfkNtRDEXMynU_LMCGdlcZ5Aq8bAk_ZE9L50CcqWg0iAVK6zht5T1kjWJPHtLkMwvuo/s1600/4_2010+089.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 126px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3dsib1WZovVTpEWYNMKkaCPc5q8dfbyeUA_LSRmXlONEYn3lMTQIG8k1X4HxZIVdJuuq9bEjeBfkNtRDEXMynU_LMCGdlcZ5Aq8bAk_ZE9L50CcqWg0iAVK6zht5T1kjWJPHtLkMwvuo/s200/4_2010+089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471698216543173826" /></a>life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take are breath away.<br /><br />Imagination is more important than knowledge.<br />-Albert Einstein<br /><br />we are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be... we have the power to make ourselves.<br /><br />Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.<br />-Benjamin Franklin<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVNzodSiHDcqF9CqU-CU6ckqx7GowuBMnKieltetxGgE3CqeIWZzNOxm5BQUrmqZToSk-9QAiH6euE6Pl3b3pVAygE0o5vf05JB55nVWWAHfNA8tm6VObmah8x2fBxQMUlrE5zkuHROsB/s1600/4_2010+104.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 74px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVNzodSiHDcqF9CqU-CU6ckqx7GowuBMnKieltetxGgE3CqeIWZzNOxm5BQUrmqZToSk-9QAiH6euE6Pl3b3pVAygE0o5vf05JB55nVWWAHfNA8tm6VObmah8x2fBxQMUlrE5zkuHROsB/s200/4_2010+104.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471698209723084386" /></a>I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.<br />-Albert Einstein <br /><br />Heaven never helps the man who will not act.<br />-Sophocles<br /><br />the only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.<br /><br />If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.<br />-Thomas Edison <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtQLGlkImcusqVifV7vG-6tM0CRegy7NDdXZ4TB3zsvzwf3CZYl52lb_ysCHG3VkVCpYwOcvNYz0k92M-HRU_y9bZUBGWNkRDoC5jdcVsSybPQdiYBmjRoj_zPdmYjOj4j12vpNAb6MBv/s1600/4_2010+005.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtQLGlkImcusqVifV7vG-6tM0CRegy7NDdXZ4TB3zsvzwf3CZYl52lb_ysCHG3VkVCpYwOcvNYz0k92M-HRU_y9bZUBGWNkRDoC5jdcVsSybPQdiYBmjRoj_zPdmYjOj4j12vpNAb6MBv/s200/4_2010+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471698200213112498" /></a>a desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.<br /><br />The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. - -Socrates <br /><br />It is foolish to fear what you cannot avoid.<br />Stultum est timere quod vitare non potes.<br />-Publius Syrus<br /><br />don't be pessimistic, it's not your style.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwKxRDKX-zUkcepjFD0mav7v5A0pYNVoGaayAsqDIorw8YadV2TO0U2Cxi-Kgdx83kxk128CFnyRZZ1IcGd581F0wPXq8UM6WatSu0PK4bogwldfJZnGOqY1T32zHW-GUapJNPQcbbRke/s1600/4_2010+115.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 76px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwKxRDKX-zUkcepjFD0mav7v5A0pYNVoGaayAsqDIorw8YadV2TO0U2Cxi-Kgdx83kxk128CFnyRZZ1IcGd581F0wPXq8UM6WatSu0PK4bogwldfJZnGOqY1T32zHW-GUapJNPQcbbRke/s200/4_2010+115.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471698205651055650" /></a>Insist on yourself. Never imitate.<br />-Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /><br />if you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.<br /><br />giving so little of yourself can make such a huge difference in someone else's life<br /><br />feed your soul<br /><br />Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.<br />-Helen Keller <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4DGiceNMzU8PYP_acY4A0xtTarx5pwbw97z9_ekCtgPlPlCoTdNv7jKTsSaxSug7HcpirxZZO4mUnxh47pshz3JShOHBAgsBb3gxYvbEZ_ifB_gVJUz4IQPFOLMUvjKQrrpG-RuxtAU0/s1600/4_2010+100.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 102px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4DGiceNMzU8PYP_acY4A0xtTarx5pwbw97z9_ekCtgPlPlCoTdNv7jKTsSaxSug7HcpirxZZO4mUnxh47pshz3JShOHBAgsBb3gxYvbEZ_ifB_gVJUz4IQPFOLMUvjKQrrpG-RuxtAU0/s200/4_2010+100.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471698201322093890" /></a>one day at a time, rome wasn't built in a day.<br /><br />It is the trouble that never comes that causes the loss of sleep.<br />-Chas. Austin Bates<br /><br />you have a brain in your head and feet in your shoes, you can move yourself in any direction you choose.<br />-dr. suesskerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-62422530900077302682010-04-24T16:38:00.006-05:002010-04-24T17:10:49.465-05:00with patience comes inspiration...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGQX7p4O9K2cxTeIVNVWXITEsKhqVia4yCJggzb91YTVPgZT84cIhPLmYdVo-dwaRPczG2so8LhBf-1LuJZdVCa2B9ZMaLVyrSq_ZJFbxtvve5KyiHJfDhV3eJpGqFYEHk8eUjsT17Q_C/s1600/acorn.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGQX7p4O9K2cxTeIVNVWXITEsKhqVia4yCJggzb91YTVPgZT84cIhPLmYdVo-dwaRPczG2so8LhBf-1LuJZdVCa2B9ZMaLVyrSq_ZJFbxtvve5KyiHJfDhV3eJpGqFYEHk8eUjsT17Q_C/s200/acorn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463828494197671090" /></a> this quote's straight from me ;) years back in college, in my portfolio class, i had to develop a collateral piece about myself. i was always told by my instructors to push through when i was blocked or go back and rethink instead of just settling with the solution i came up with or giving up and moving on. that's where the quote came from for me, and still holds true today. when i wait, ponder, wonder, dream... the inspiration comes (or whatever else i'm looking for). <br /><br />i believe this to be true, but i haven't yet learned to practice it. when i want something, i want it now. when something is wrong, i want it fixed, or i fix it now. when i want something about myself to change, or change something within my life/lifestyle i want to see results NOW! i don't really get why i am like this because normally, i consider myself a free spirit that is pretty laid back - actually as i type this, i know i'm not laid back. BUT i am a free spirit. maybe <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEJZpQ8l31Xg5reHRy8Y6X429-pSTHSOxWmkdcQU_4BnIqYtQunv12xKiObxwOMKwbW6P7_qq8ISbF-VaHJabigjzkmmE3u1R27-CYUHtPuhcgT6Pcl7u4Tx0dHKayBw0CERQmDfg2_xO/s1600/24137_1413537178084_1222188190_31186990_5242759_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 116px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEJZpQ8l31Xg5reHRy8Y6X429-pSTHSOxWmkdcQU_4BnIqYtQunv12xKiObxwOMKwbW6P7_qq8ISbF-VaHJabigjzkmmE3u1R27-CYUHtPuhcgT6Pcl7u4Tx0dHKayBw0CERQmDfg2_xO/s200/24137_1413537178084_1222188190_31186990_5242759_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463829266517719618" /></a>that's where i'm experiencing the issue - i'm a unique individual that thinks differently than many others, which is what i enjoy the most about myself. however, i'm extremely determined, headstrong, driven and purposeful. i have learned and am continuing to improve my patience when it comes to business and my worklife. i must admit though, when it comes to myself, my actions, my personal life, it's like i don't even know the meaning of the word sometimes. <br /><br />i'd like to continue to pour patience into my everyday life. to understand when i tell myself "this will be a long ongoing process, but you will make the changes if you continue this path"- is the truth (i think i believe what i say it, but i've recently come to the realization, i may not). i will take my business and artistic process of patience and apply it to every day - the things i want, need, strive for, enjoy etc. they will come if i just believe what i've told myself for so long... "with patience comes inspiration."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHZJ5MY7FS0g-T8rrYYf11HccF4Ez7TYJ7robFblP64bIebobQ3Nt_JNUxcs8AWzA9ktPX1XCtxeIDgGGsXmD_erX_sxYEqlGU2JsgSRz9CHoIPFY4FxDzhIPZ33AZfp7WrC9y6k2gMzB/s1600/s-patience.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHZJ5MY7FS0g-T8rrYYf11HccF4Ez7TYJ7robFblP64bIebobQ3Nt_JNUxcs8AWzA9ktPX1XCtxeIDgGGsXmD_erX_sxYEqlGU2JsgSRz9CHoIPFY4FxDzhIPZ33AZfp7WrC9y6k2gMzB/s200/s-patience.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463829392568175042" /></a>my inspiration for you today is obviously about patience. i hope to inspire the many of you out there that are like me, and give great thanks to those of you that i learn patience from. i do believe it's a true and honorable virtue and takes many years and great perseverance to master. yet, when you do - your life will change and you will experience a new level of happiness.<br /><br />xxooxxoo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-19179193434556997722010-04-06T07:52:00.016-05:002010-04-06T11:01:35.210-05:00little victories...for the past three years i've been slowly, but diligently (most of the time;) rehabilitating from my second stroke that knocked out my left side completely. i wasn't able to walk or move any part of my left side. cognitively, i was fine, but in the physical sense and emotional side of my brain, i was all twisted around. i've fought incredibly hard over the past three years, with a wonderful support group, to get to this point in my life where i'm feeling pretty whole again and in an even better mental/emotional state than i was before the stroke. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5ZpxNQU4c6L9n4ARX64rqUQV7kzwqyo-s91oVAlhTpfNp9GqX0R9_zmXOEepeGtUeMvq7A1Ul2GMqLE1E1TZLW0nus4p2FexBNQuBNV3oHgTLLObb2VXiWZPWivWq4rSCq6adC9B5YPW/s1600/Fall_07+254.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5ZpxNQU4c6L9n4ARX64rqUQV7kzwqyo-s91oVAlhTpfNp9GqX0R9_zmXOEepeGtUeMvq7A1Ul2GMqLE1E1TZLW0nus4p2FexBNQuBNV3oHgTLLObb2VXiWZPWivWq4rSCq6adC9B5YPW/s200/Fall_07+254.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457052660730325250" /></a>this week marked a huge turning point for me. because i finally feel strong and balanced enough to do so, i graduated myself from simple stretching and moving exercises to a full blown work out routine including core strengthening pilates, cardio and various strength exercises.<br /><br />what has gotten me to this point is appreciating AND celebrating all the little victories that have gotten me here. here are some of the little things i reflect on and celebrate achieving that brought me here...<br /><ul><br /><li> dragging my seemingly disconnected left leg along with the rest of my body the 3rd day in the hospital<br /><li> forcing my crabbiness into raising my middle-left finger in rehab<br /><li> visualizing my muscles working in my arm allowing me to put the peg in the whole<br /><li> walking a straight line<br /><li> walking up and down a step without a walker<br /><li> riding the stationary bike for 30 minutes<br /><li> eating without flinging food anywhere (though reared its ugliness one more time in the middle of a restaurant with an avacado)<br /><li> matching the grip strength of my left hand with my right hand<br /><li> not feeling embarrassed <br /><li> watching fireworks on my friend's deck the day i got "sprung"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohOZslI9uZ8Lk5FbYzBerq1fX24TMPXyQO2NfmKDQHjCZvo9oVZ8wbSgisQ35AlBccJVV2GKlf4qzjqtLBzm4EB_5kxJTq_QG8zZspvKDNVXC3YvzGsfkSkQKSi_TSA3SuQnHztpzkiRi/s1600/chaw08+071.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:2 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohOZslI9uZ8Lk5FbYzBerq1fX24TMPXyQO2NfmKDQHjCZvo9oVZ8wbSgisQ35AlBccJVV2GKlf4qzjqtLBzm4EB_5kxJTq_QG8zZspvKDNVXC3YvzGsfkSkQKSi_TSA3SuQnHztpzkiRi/s200/chaw08+071.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457052297082341810" /></a><li> DRIVING!!! all by myself! while at the same time truly missing my mom as a chauffeur (but now i can drive her around)<br /><li> giving roy a hug with both arms :)<br /><li> sleeping without a brace<br /><li> ASKING FOR HELP<br /><li> sleeping in the same bed with my hubby (as long as my insomnia isn't kickin)<br /><li> cutting my own food<br /><li> hanging my clothes<br /><li> breathing and taking a break if i can't do something instead of getting pissed off<br /><li> pulling up my pants with both hands<br /><li> tying my shoes<br /><li> taking a bath by myself<br /><li> typing with both hands<br /><li> taking a shower<br /><li> loving myself a bit more each day<br /><li> not using a scooter at my tradeshows (though it was fun, i prefer to walk tall)<br /><li> wearing heels again!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ0D2hEEZJJUDsDHqusklBwfAHOfP1vVK_VWivDlC3ovvWF9eLN86M1qIS6LNwhTcWp7hlwaHpZlHtbq7hmD4szHn3WomdOh1LPJg5UznkuDpNTC-IRNd70jEokpsekHawixGBqQYfWge/s1600/1_08pics+265.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:2 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ0D2hEEZJJUDsDHqusklBwfAHOfP1vVK_VWivDlC3ovvWF9eLN86M1qIS6LNwhTcWp7hlwaHpZlHtbq7hmD4szHn3WomdOh1LPJg5UznkuDpNTC-IRNd70jEokpsekHawixGBqQYfWge/s200/1_08pics+265.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457051850266879442" /></a><li> lifting my hip<br /><li> baking<br /><li> grocery shopping<br /><li> going a full week, month, year (knock on wood) without injuring myself or falling down<br /><li> working a full week AT the office<br /><li> taking a breath and not over-reacting<br /><li> finally being diagnosed<br /><li> getting ready in less than 2.5 hours<br /><li> walking my dog, vegas<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4oeKPcqyXZoV-VbzBAQuKzUTHLwnE5SbCCxsHWYVm10FXyglufUjAr9IBflfY-BHz8zZ2SHP0O65exWUn0Xvv477kusr0hIUWGQJ2mUS2Ipv6O0tDqeca4GeTK_4LwLQrCjkg0T9lRZF/s1600/Fall_07+023.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:2 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4oeKPcqyXZoV-VbzBAQuKzUTHLwnE5SbCCxsHWYVm10FXyglufUjAr9IBflfY-BHz8zZ2SHP0O65exWUn0Xvv477kusr0hIUWGQJ2mUS2Ipv6O0tDqeca4GeTK_4LwLQrCjkg0T9lRZF/s200/Fall_07+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457052021999411154" /></a><li> doing my hair<br /><li> understanding my diagnosis and what i can do to avoid further issues<br /><li> walking heel toe with my left foot ALL day<br /><li> not being afraid<br /><li> and the list goes on and on and on & will continue to grow<br /></ul><br />the inspiration i ask you to take with you today though is understanding that accomplishing something is all about the little victories you achieved to get you there. it's almost like making sure you take time to smell the flowers... be present <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTpjxm8NKg8xotTfv0UW7kMl_a35nRwPd0HJxIiQUGEGyN-LZVjJXNwTUWxeGMnOCf9YXvywv_Yg9fMVcqhyphenhyphen6NqahYszPmj0Kgu_HbPzUj780fwVNvUs8CaxCvncPOOBIGCblCa5Sro_Y/s1600/mom+052.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:2 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTpjxm8NKg8xotTfv0UW7kMl_a35nRwPd0HJxIiQUGEGyN-LZVjJXNwTUWxeGMnOCf9YXvywv_Yg9fMVcqhyphenhyphen6NqahYszPmj0Kgu_HbPzUj780fwVNvUs8CaxCvncPOOBIGCblCa5Sro_Y/s200/mom+052.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457052841470321890" /></a>and aware of all that you overcome, even if it's as simple as not spilling coffee or being able to get to work 5 minutes earlier than usual, or making dinner - it's all the little things that are the most important in life.<br /><br />love you all and thank you all for helping me get to this huge point in my life! <br />xxoo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-75274515007903922132010-03-14T15:26:00.007-05:002010-03-14T16:34:22.533-05:00...our finger prints don't fade from the lives we've touched<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAns_fZrQgskaIGauN4scf097Z0fw6x9y9hQp6wt3zaQFKADF_CuNzFLmXa-LpTUZEjjguOPP5jvM63H3JLW_8If459OXqnctGRCZm4eyidT3-njiFs2l44pXoyYjdb95D0J1pYalQXoPp/s1600-h/eyes3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 55px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAns_fZrQgskaIGauN4scf097Z0fw6x9y9hQp6wt3zaQFKADF_CuNzFLmXa-LpTUZEjjguOPP5jvM63H3JLW_8If459OXqnctGRCZm4eyidT3-njiFs2l44pXoyYjdb95D0J1pYalQXoPp/s200/eyes3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448605330803339010" /></a> once again inspired, i steal a quote from a friend for this post...<br />"i've learned people forget what you said, people forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." i live so much in my passions that i realize i typically feel my way through life. i've walked, crossed, followed and escaped many paths with many different characters. as these faces pass across the movie screen in my mind, each one evokes a new emotion for me. some made me feel wanted, worthy, respected, loved, happy, or appreciated and others left me feeling gross, angry, wasted, lifeless or blue. needless to say the latter were those whose paths i escaped. and i'm so lucky to say those paths i share now in my life are those of the characters that make me feel warm, sexy, funny, respected, smart, creative, appreciated and so on! that's how i want to feel. those are the people i hold so incredibly dear to my heart and wouldn't trade them for anything at anytime!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBnl6990hAdEQoFfvVZWBf053bzerecjUtbQ576eoDF67VoiK5D7AVtbYCiDAowYl5mpPqQ-6UjSFNTIXlljli3baekkjda1ukKIwKGeHZyPqc_2BgJy3kf8MyorFe-0QA-kIjeCbj-xP/s1600-h/eyes2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 61px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBnl6990hAdEQoFfvVZWBf053bzerecjUtbQ576eoDF67VoiK5D7AVtbYCiDAowYl5mpPqQ-6UjSFNTIXlljli3baekkjda1ukKIwKGeHZyPqc_2BgJy3kf8MyorFe-0QA-kIjeCbj-xP/s200/eyes2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448605323275362818" /></a> to bring us back to the quote... no matter what these great people that i have in my life have said or done to me or for me - even if i may not exactly remember the words or actions - they've always left me with these wonderful feelings. <br /><br />how can you make someone feel? take a moment and ponder that, enjoy it and go out and be appreciated for it...<br /><br />when i close my eyes and each one of you that i appreciate passes my movie screen, i feel you when i see your faces.<br /><br />xxxooo<br />k<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIPhk5b9dIor3sgBjd3f4PH7fcDVWwbSWhbQqJZU4hkMGE0N9-LKsrwkweKEx2CyWB7c-aF4Keh7eCvepad_tPNdvyOPpQJSETwscdZ_JiEkgZEkdbY9wJkrqt4uRfrn-eN7hPujv_eJU/s1600-h/eyes1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 56px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIPhk5b9dIor3sgBjd3f4PH7fcDVWwbSWhbQqJZU4hkMGE0N9-LKsrwkweKEx2CyWB7c-aF4Keh7eCvepad_tPNdvyOPpQJSETwscdZ_JiEkgZEkdbY9wJkrqt4uRfrn-eN7hPujv_eJU/s200/eyes1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448605315250706610" /></a><br /><br />(the blog title is from the new movie "remember me" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403981/)kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273088077510654016.post-24338706884157344982010-03-03T23:05:00.004-06:002010-03-03T23:37:04.086-06:00finding balance...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOAvW-LzA114x1YaChHajsfWfAjEobqWZ-eyVOHUXwtplYIiYwvkjquhv3_47vJyxCH4LpeCHs2tN_NgmiR1Zr8OR1y-CJ9w289zGZQWOHFebq5Iuo_W-bcH6oBOoj25l7yKwngM5xA3q/s1600-h/johnny_depp_helena_bonham_carter_alice_in_wonderland_tim_burton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOAvW-LzA114x1YaChHajsfWfAjEobqWZ-eyVOHUXwtplYIiYwvkjquhv3_47vJyxCH4LpeCHs2tN_NgmiR1Zr8OR1y-CJ9w289zGZQWOHFebq5Iuo_W-bcH6oBOoj25l7yKwngM5xA3q/s400/johnny_depp_helena_bonham_carter_alice_in_wonderland_tim_burton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444640652416024034" /></a><br /><br />since i can remember, i've loved alice in wonderland. i've seen, read, worn, studied everything alice... disney, lewis carroll, through the looking glass, essays, studies, satires, remakes, sci fi remakes, prints, t-shirts, pop-up books, costumes, presentations, therapy, escapism, jaberwocky, inspiration, artwork, music... EVERYTHING!!!!! needless to say, i've been anxiously awaiting the release on friday of Tim Burton's movie (so much that i was going to see the first midnight show on thursday by myself, but my mom wants to go too, so i'll wait :). <br /><br />i've learned soooo much about the story and characters, it eventually made me wonder, why did i choose this as my "obsession" since i was a little girl? i then started to think about why i relate to it so very much. i do admit that i enjoyed the escapism it offered, but alice took that route too. there wasn't anyone in her life that really understood her, so she went into a world of her own. interestingly enough, a world she THOUGHT was a place that made sense to her, but made none at all. it was a place completely opposite of her "boring, structured life." "Everything is what it wouldn't be and what it wouldn't be it is" eventually this world she created becomes, scary, lonely and just too much! <br /><br />i know i've done the same thing in my life and still have a tendency too (though i don't recall specifically falling down a rabbit hole, i can say my disasociative behavior could be the same thing... just not as fun ;)<br /><br />my point is... finding balance. be ok with the fact that only you might be able to be the one who understands you... or seek out the company of others that at least enjoy all of you... even if they may not understand you. (i've found it may actually be the "weirdness" about you that keeps others' attention and makes them appreciate you even more). <br /><br />life's too short to conform, the balance is... be who you are and bring that from your mind to the outside... you'll be amazed at how much more enjoyable your own little world can be when you share it.<br /><br />xxoo<br />kkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01029746892948738653noreply@blogger.com3