tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59360722219886853612024-03-13T11:07:48.238-04:00Chelle's Creative Expressions............A personal glimpse into my thoughts, opinions, what life brings my way and where it may lead....'Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01542323547938185399noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936072221988685361.post-49248071457380734932016-07-28T22:29:00.001-04:002016-07-28T22:29:50.336-04:00NEW! Country Heat and Shakeology Challenge Pack — On Sale Now.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxSNYsvaJU4" width="480"></iframe>
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<strong><span style="color: blue;"><em><a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/country-heat?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">COUNTRY HEAT</a> .... Will <span style="color: red;">IGNITE</span> Your Fitness Journey !</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">The Moves... The Music... The CARDIO!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">This workout will most definitely get your body movin' and groovin' - and the best part? It feels like your having... dare we say ? ..... (FUN!!) ... The motions are super simple.. The music is from some of the Hottest Songs around.... You are going to LOVE this workout!!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">What it IS</span> : </span><span style="color: blue;">Shaping, toning, and tightening your entire body takes the right combination of fitness and nutrition. And with the Country Heat and Shakeology Challenge Pack, you'll get a high-energy, low-impact, country dance-inspired workout that's fun, simple, and designed to help you melt off the weight, along with Shakeology, the ultra-premium nutritional shake that can help you stay healthy and reach your fitness goals even faster. You can even start streaming Country Heat workouts because your Challenge Pack includes 30 days of FREE access to Beachbody® On Demand!</span></strong><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue;"><span class="bold">Your first <strong><span style="color: red;"><u>30-day supply of Shakeology</u></span></strong></span>—the superfood supplement shake with dense nutrition to help support weight loss, healthy energy levels, and reduced cravings—delivered on Home Direct.</span></li>
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<span class="bold">The Country Heat program, </span>featuring <span style="color: red;"><u><strong>6 workouts</strong> on 3 DVDs</u></span></div>
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A set of <strong><span style="color: red;"><u>7 portion-control containers</u></span></strong></div>
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<u><span style="color: red;">30-Day Calendar putting all the workouts in just the right order to keep you moving and motivated!</span></u></div>
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And the <strong><span style="color: red;">Country Heat Eating Plan</span></strong> to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">FREE BONUS WORKOUT **</span></div>
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<span class="bold">A <span style="color: red;">FREE 30-Day Trial Membership to the Team Beachbody<sup>®</sup></span> <span style="color: red;"><strong>Club</strong></span>,</span> so you can start streaming Country Heat workouts on Beachbody On Demand, and hundreds of other proven Beachbody workouts, plus find all the support you need to succeed in your challenge.</div>
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AAAANNNNNDDDD DON'T FORGET : <span style="color: red;">30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE</span> - </div>
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>> Try this program with the Country Heat 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your results within 30 days, simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization number to return the program for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—no questions asked. IT'S THAT SIMPLE :) :)</div>
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<strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">WHERE can you get it:</span> <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/country-heat?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">COUNTRY HEAT- GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT YA'LL !! </a></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">CLICK the link above for ALL the HOT details regarding this AWESOME PACKAGE!!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Grab a friend - OR TWO - OR THREE- Shucks! Grab a whole mess of friends who are wanting to get fit and healthy - and get together to make it THAT MUCH MORE FUN!!</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Team BeachBody is about to release a NEW fitness program called <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/promotions/country-heat/?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">Country Heat</a>!!</strong></div>
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<br />It's a "Country Inspired" dance cardio program! </div>
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The workouts are 27-30 minutes long and the program lasts 30 days!! </div>
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<br />🌀 You do not have to be coordinated to do this workout!</div>
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🌀 There is NO choreography to learn</div>
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🌀 It has a KILLER portion controlled meal plan</div>
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🌀 You can actually try the SNEAK PEEK workout tomorrow on <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">BeachBody OnDemand</a>!! </div>
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<br />Wait!! What was that? YES! You can try Country Heat TOMORROW on <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">BeachBody OnDemand</a> !! </div>
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<strong><u><em>Seriously - how can you NOT want to try that</em> ?</u></strong></div>
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Seriously .. $2.99 a week breaks down to LESS than a bag a chips a day from the vending machine at work!</div>
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<strong>Put your pennies to better use for your body! And check it out NOW! </strong></div>
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<br />****** Get a 24-hour sneak peek of <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/promotions/country-heat/?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank">Autumn’s ‘Down and Dirty’ workout from Country Heat</a>, available EXCLUSIVELY on Beachbody On Demand. ***PLUS*** Be one of 5 WINNERS to receive $1,000 AND a base kit by uploading a video of you trying the workout onto your Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #CountryHeat and #Contest .</div>
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>Ok</em> ...</span> <em>now you KNOW</em> you did not need those chili cheese dogs, the 3 dozen buffalo wings, the sticky buns, the bleu cheese burgers, the Box o' Wine, the Vodka Jello Shots, the pound of cotton candy on a stick, ..... </span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><em>ok well maybe the bleu cheese burger can slide...</em> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">..........<em>protein, right?</em> </span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Seriously though</strong>... the party is nearing to an end as the last firecracker fizzles out in the sky.. <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"> and you need to revamp your body from all the:<br /> <em><strong>"Oh My GAWD Why Did I Eat All That FOOOOD?!"</strong></em> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Your body feels sluggish.. Full.. Bloated.. Toxic..</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">You are moaning for someone to make the "UGHHHH" go away.</span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Ok... ... Let me be of assistance:</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><em>AbraCaDabra.. Beepity..Boppity Boo ...... and BAM!</em> : </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>3 Day Refresh + Shakeology</strong> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Simple. Proven. Effective. </span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Lose Weight and Kick-Start healthier eating habits in just 3 days with the </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><strong><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/3-day-refresh?referringRepId=1109954" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white;">** 3-Day Refresh and Shakeology Challenge Pack**</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> .</span></strong><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong><u> You will Receive</u></strong>:</span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">•3-Day Refresh Kit</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">•Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">•A FREE 30-Day Trial Membership in the Team Beachbody Club</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">•Plus Super Discount shipping every month</span></span><br />
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<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>You've Celebrated All Weekend</strong> - </span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Now Do Something To Celebrate <strong>YOU</strong> .. </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>YOUR HEALTH</strong> ...<strong>YOUR LIFE</strong>.. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">You cannot go back in time and Re-Do.. </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">There are no Fairy Godmothers and Magic Wands .. </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">But there is <strong>YOU</strong>. </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">You can make the choice to better your health.</span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">You CAN "REFRESH". </span></span><br />
<span class="newId high"><span style="background-color: white;">Order yours today - and let's get back on track </span></span><br />
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The WATER CHALLENGE to kick all other water challenge butts!<br />
lol.... Seriously though... while the MAIN reason for the past weekend and yesterday - being Memorial Day - the main reason is to Honor the Men and Women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.. while we do Honor them in mind and heart... <br />
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Let's be honest .... some also Honor this 3-day weekend with our bodies. The picnics and BBQ's..the get-togethers and the "just stopping by to say Hi's" as you reach your hand out to greet a friend and their mom puts a loaded plate in your hand and says "Eat up...it's good for you" , lol<br />
While all this is going on , the food, the drinks, the desserts, the snacks, the chips, the dips, ... the bloating, the heartburn, the agita.<br />
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STOP THE MADNESS!! <br />
It's time to get off this crazy rollercoaster and refresh your body... :):)<br />
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The weekend is over... MAY is over... Let's welcome June into the picture, by cleansing all the junk we gut-loaded our bodies with ... "How?" you say? ... <br />
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Simple.. Take the Water Challenge...<br />
* It's Free to participate ...<br />
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* It's pure.. no toxins or additives <br />
* The benefits of drinking water are NUMEROUS - just pick the one that speaks to you<br />
*By taking the Gallon Water Challenge- there are NO cups to count or measure- just your jug. <br />
How much simpler can that be?<br />
*You can make it fun by marking YOUR own goals on the container! .. Make it INTERESTING!<br />
Challenge others to do it with you - friends, families, co-workers:<br />
You know they ALL were eating a little extra over the weekend, lol - you can hear them with the "Ugh's" as they get out of their chair to walk to the copier...or to grab the remote control, hahaha<br />
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Do something GOOD for yourself, Take the Water Challenge!<br />
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Private Message me if you will be as well.. I would love to chat with you! <br />
And to see just how many are willing to do something great for themselves!!<br />
Feel free to Post your pics to the page found on my Facebook page : ChellesKarma:<br />
- how it is going..<br />
-how you are feeling...<br />
-what YOUR jug looks like... <br />
-and tag who you invited!<br />
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Come on everybody! Let's make this a HUGE Challenge- with everyone participating... and Kick the other Water Challenge Butts!!<br />
Challenge : <br />
June 1st ... Drink 1 Gallon of water <br />
June 2nd ...Drink 1 Gallon of water<br />
June 3rd ... Drink 1 Gallon of water<br />
What?? A 3 Day Challenge- Oh You So Got This! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*** UPDATE - CHALLENGE WAS OFFICIALLY CRUSHED :)</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>aaaannnnd</em>....... </span><span style="font-size: large;">It's official......</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Today marks the official countdown to our son's return home! :)</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today (as mentioned in earlier posts) - he has begun his journey on the next phase of his military career. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">He is currently en route to the Hawaiian base- that he will call <em><strong>home</strong></em> for the next 2 years..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Words cannot justify how proud, excited, deliriously happy I am for him .. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">ok - well maybe words <em>can</em> accurately describe it, haha, if I could just pick one... or two.. or a handful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em>I am just so excited</em>- I cannot wait to see the experiences he will encounter [outside from his work duty, of course]..</span> <span style="font-size: small;">to be this young and be able to enjoy such a phenomenal piece of beauty - the beaches, the mountains, the culture.. it is simply incredible, and I am beyond blessed to know that he is able to be a part of all of it :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span> </span>Please share with us in Wishing him Safe Travels, and a GREAT Experience !!<br />
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As we start off to a beautiful three day weekend [ aside from the possible Hurricane coming, lol].. <br />
Remember that Memorial Day is to honor the Military personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.. Please take a moment to Honor them. Think of the Sacrifice they have made... that their families have made- in order for you to be able to enjoy your weekend .. and every day after that.... <br />
Please enjoy the weekend, but be safe, and be Honored to live among those who were lucky enough to have loved those who <em>served... and fallen</em>.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Sunday .....</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong> <em> A day of .........</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Sleeping in... Watching <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/" target="_blank">FoodNetwork </a>.... Watching the beautiful rays of Florida sunshine slowly start to creep in through the window blinds....</em> </strong><br />
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<strong>A Day of Peace...because you should have gotten all the laundry, cleaning, vacuuming, and dishes done the day before... and all that's left ... is to relax on the couch.... right?</strong><br />
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<strong>Err... that would be a BIG, FAT WRONG! hahaha</strong><br />
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<strong>Sunday.... More commonly known as "Getting Ready For The Week Day"...</strong><br />
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Laundry is ready... Check.<br />
Dog is washed .... Check.<br />
House is cleaned... Check...<br />
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And now- time to do ......YOU!<br />
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Have you planned out time in your week to include YOURSELF?<br />
Life is too busy nowadays- we tend to get lost in the hustle and bustle of rushing the kids to work.. driving them to school... being stuck in traffic as we race to get to work on time.. only to rush through the day - meeting deadlines, finishing projects... again racing home to make dinner ... and<br />
do it all again the next day...<br />
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Where did we lose time for OURSELVES in the mix?<br />
What would we be teaching our children if that is ALL we do?<br />
RUSH...RUSH..RUSH... and not enjoy any of it? <br />
Seriously?<br />
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So ..... in your prepping for the week... be sure to include YOU in the mix.<br />
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Pre-plan YOUR meals.... so you are not stuck rushing to a fast food drive thru to cram down something you KNOW your body does not need.. and that you do not want- but because it's quick, you often find yourself there .. waiting for that combo meal.<br />
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Plan time for YOURSELF... Get Out and Get Moving .. either start walking at lunch or during your breaks.... plan time after dinner to take a bike ride with the kids... go to the park and toss a ball..<br />
Just DO something for YOU .. and in turn .. you will be doing for others...<br />
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You can't be the best version of YOU if you are constantly run-down, over-tired, over-worked.. and basically overwhelmed...<br />
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Take time now- to Make time for YOURSELF - <br />
The choice is ALWAYS that .. a CHOICE..<br />
Do you CHOOSE to continue to be tired, out of shape, out of time, <br />
OR.... will YOU CHOOSE YOU? <br />
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Make the Choice ..... Choose YOU .. Be Happy.. Be Healthy .. Be Active .. Be Fit<br />
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I have recently decided to follow my heart and go where it leads me... this is never an easy step to do.. especially as a mom. A wife. A full time employee. You are always pulled in so many directions- that by the time you take a moment to sit and decide what do YOU want... what is it that YOU really want to do in life? What will bring YOU the same happiness and fulfillment you try to bring to everyone else throughout each day? ...... You are usually too busy to come up with an answer.<br />
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Thought on this... for a good bit of time. Our son is grown- and on his own journey in life. I have started a new position with the State earlier this year- and it's going well. So what is it .. why do I feel like I am missing that "something" that will make me feel accomplished? Make me feel happy? Challenge me : mentally... physically.... socially...<br />
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And finally I decided -..... <br />
<strong><em>YES! I am definitely going to do this.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>For ME.</em></strong> <br />
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And when I made that decision.... my heart was happy- like that "Giddy-Kid" feeling you had when you knew you were going somewhere awesome! <em>And I am</em>... I am embarking on an <strong>amazing</strong> journey - full of Fitness, Health, Happiness, Helping Others, .... all the things I enjoy doing everyday.<br />
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<em>I am pleased to say I am now officially a member of </em><a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CHELLESKARMA" target="_blank">TeamBeachBody</a> ! <br />
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You know you've seen the infomercials on television... Promoting those AMAZING workout programs, the detailed nutrition plans...The INCREDIBLE results! You know the ones I'm talking about :) .<br />
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I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful Fitness-Inspired Family! And I would like to share the opportunity with you - If you would like information on what this opportunity has to offer -<br />
Please feel free to <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CHELLESKARMA" target="_blank">contact me</a>- I will be happy to share any information with you regarding <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CHELLESKARMA" target="_blank">TeamBeachBody</a> . <br />
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Oh I am so excited!!! .... Can't wait to begin! <br />
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Had a wonderful surprise over the weekend.... last visit before our son leaves for Hawaii...<br />
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I am sooo thrilled for him, and hope he gets to enjoy everything available to him that this opportunity may bring. I cannot imagine being his age and being able to experience this....<br />
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The Volcanoes, The Beaches, The Islands...The Culture...The Food.... THE FISH!!<br />
Oh the beautiful FISH he will see in the ocean!!!<br />
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YES... I know he will be <strong><em>working</em></strong> , lol ... but when he is not... what an <strong>AMAZING</strong> opportunity!<br />
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As mentioned , I am already planning "MCP's" , lol... Mom Care Packages... <br />
To bring a bit of home to him while he is gone...<br />
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Loved seeing both my kid and his beautiful girlfriend while home... I wish both of them strength, endurance and success as they embark on their individual journeys relating to their jobs... while still maintaining a beautiful connection to each other.. they truly are such an adorable couple.<br />
(yes, I am biased..... who wouldn't be? lol)<br />
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<em>Such a bittersweet feeling churning inside me, lol-</em> <br />
I am SO EXCITED , THRILLED, PROUD , SUPPORTIVE , Heck... GIDDY for him, lol!!<br />
But... on the flip side.. it is my kid.. the only-est one I have, lol... so ya know I got the Mom thing going inside too, hahaha...<br />
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Putting that feeling on the backburner though so I can be as happy for him as I can - <br />
I cannot WAIT to see photos of his journey...<br />
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<span lang=""><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am feeling <b><i>BEYOND BLESSED </i></b>right now!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>To Begin</em></span>........ <strong>my <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/bkxh5us4" target="_blank">campaign</a> has reached the 1/2 way mark!!</strong> <br />
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I am so thrilled to be able to see the goal line on the horizon...I will be able to get it scheduled sooner than I ever could have imagined... <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/bkxh5us4" target="_blank"><strong>PLEASE continue to SHARE</strong> my link</a> - as I am still needing additional donations to reach my goal for the procedure.<br />
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Thank you to all who have been sharing thus far :) - your help is appreciated :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now....... For the <em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">MIXED EMOTIONAL</span></em> part of this post, lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am SO THRILLED, EXCITED, SAD, PROUD, BLESSED ....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Our son came home for a brief 24 hour visit with his adorably, beautiful girlfriend... to share with us the good news...in person. He has received new orders and is now being stationed overseas...for the next 2 1/2 years......</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>(wait for it.............) </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED for this opportunity for him!!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>You cannot possibly imagine the amount of PRIDE and HONOR I hold in my heart for my kid, and to know he has such an amazing experience coming to him...I am so happy for him. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>So...... as a M.O.M. (a.k.a. Mother Of a Marine) , you know I have already begun planning care packages in my head, lol- I cannot let him be THAT far away without having a piece of HOME visit him and bring a smile to his face. - I will be at that Post Office more than the workers themselves I am sure, hahahaha.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Please share in my joy and wish him well on his New Journey.....</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>dd.... but relaxing</strong>.....</span></em><br />
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It's funny how things you haven't done in awhile find their way back into your life.<br />
A friend recently got me back into crocheting....<br />
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Aaaannnd.... I have found myself migrating back to my yarn basket- to keep my mind off this throbbing situation with my broken tooth. It's odd that something so silly and insignificant as <em><strong>yarn</strong></em> can calm your thoughts when you need it most, lol. It is helping - not with the ever throb, throb, throb, that is visiting me throughout the day.. <br />
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But it is helping to keep my mind clear of freaking out at the moment, lol.<br />
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I am currently in the midst of two blankets- (will post photos when complete- as they are going to be gifts for friends) .. can't do a photo-op just yet :) , lol<br />
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I am posting an UPDATE to my GOAL CAMPAIGN.<br />
I am actively sharing with as many as possible- and keeping hopeful that this goal is attainable before anything else happens to the tooth... I am still babying it. But really need to get the procedure done immediately if possible.<br />
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<strong><em>Please share with family, friends and followers.... Thank you in advance - you are appreciated :)</em></strong><br />
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE : Please visit and help me reach my goal: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/bkxh5us4">https://www.gofundme.com/bkxh5us4</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a plea to all my blogging family out there...</span><br />
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The crafty bloggers, the foodies, the moms who do it all., the gentlemen who fix it all... and to all those who are flipping the script and making their mark on the world...each and every one of you.<br />
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While I have not been actively posting - due to personal life reasons/situations- I have been lurking on your sites, reading your posts, enjoying your stories and recipes, - as I get all the updates tagged into my inbox :) ...so while I may not be present in print... I am always here in heart :)<br />
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<strong><em>I have a confession to make</em>...</strong><br />
I ...am...a....MOM... and ..<br />
I ... need ...<strong> HELP</strong>.<br />
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I have recently started a campaign to try to raise funds for a surgery that I am needing- desperately needing.. and I am not able to get it accomplished by myself. <br />
I need help.<br />
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As mentioned in my campaign... I had broken a tooth... I made an appointment to have it checked/fixed...and was babying the tooth until the appointment came up. But the weekend prior to the appointment- I chipped it more- causing more damage. <br />
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I went to the appointment, in hopes that I could get this tooth fixed and go back to work and be on about my day.. you know us Moms, (<em>and Dads, too</em> :) ) - we juggle everything while keeping ourselves on the backburner . I was really hoping to just get in, get done, get on with my day...<br />
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Fast Forward to the end of the exam, after the x-rays, where I mentioned I was given the bad news / treatment plan. I am needing crown and bridgework. There is no saving this tooth with a mere filling the way it has broke. There would not be enough tooth to hold a filling. (and it is an eye tooth- not an option of pulling it) .. between this tooth, and what the dentist found of the surrounding teeth during the exam/x-rays - the crown and bridgework is the best option- least expensive of the two treatment options. <br />
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As mentioned also in my campaign- I do have insurance, which will take a chunk out of this costly surgery - however- the patient portion is very costly and I do not have the funds to move forward in scheduling this procedure. <br />
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I am seeking assistance from <em>any and all who are in the position to help out</em>- what may seem like something small and insignificant of a donation to you- I assure you I will be appreciative of every cent put towards this goal. I am terrified that something worse will happen to the tooth before I can get this resolved.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Please..</span></em></strong> I do ask that you <u>share my campaign link with any and all of your followers</u> and encourage them to do the same- I need to get this out and in front of as many as possible to reach my goal - this is my link:<br />
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I thank you for taking the time to read this- and I thank you for sharing with your friends, family, readers... this is truly important and is an emergent situation.<br />
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#praying4help #remainhopeful #stayingstrong #momsneedhelptoo <br />
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Wow- talk about taking a break! lol - it has been a long time since I have been on my blog.<br />
Time sure does seem to escape you when the day-to-day happenings seem to take unexpected turns. But...... with each new turn comes an untraveled path- some journeys are more than you could have expected- bringing happiness and joy- while others are a path that you just wish would merge into something better.<br />
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I have been on a personal endeavor to become more fit. With our son away (he is now a United States Marine- OORAH!) .... well, with him gone- I am finding myself going through that 'empty nest' syndrome, lol. I am lucky enough to see him when he has time to visit- as he is not stationed overseas (yet) - but when he is not home..... what to do ... what to do..... that is the question.<br />
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After being a MOM for 20yrs, it feels like a piece of ME has left. What do I do to occupy myself? There's only so much you can 'find' to do around the house. And to be honest- I haven't 'focused' on myself in quite a long time. Always putting other things first- our son, the house, cars, bills- you know how it goes. When you're a Mom..... you're no longer just <em>You</em>.<br />
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Well- to get back into 'me' - I started working out again- I really do enjoy it. Not only the benefits of working out/becoming healthier, more fit- but the clarity. If ever you need to clear you mind from whatever it is that seems to be overwhelming you- go to a gym- pop your earbuds in -play your favorite music and tune into YOU- tuning all that negativity OUT.<br />
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So..... since my work schedule is presently hectic- not a normal 8-5 type - I find it hard to get to and maintain a show up status at the gym. I LOVE going to the gym- using all the others working out as motivation to get me pumped up about working out- but when you miss a day or two here and there- you slip back into the slump and find yourself not doing anything.<br />
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The FIX: .... (insert imaginary drum roll here)...... <strong><span style="font-size: large;">P90X</span></strong>. <br />
I FINALLY ordered this workout - I have been sitting there watching it on tv for so long- saying: "I want to try that" for too long- made no sense NOT to get it. And I'm glad I did. <br />
I am currently on Day 7 (today is <em>supposed</em> to be Rest day- but I am already planning on pushing play on another dvd...... because it's just that FUN!) My stats have been updated on one of the forums I use- and can't wait to see what the next update brings :)<br />
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I am planning on maintaining this through to the end- to challenge myself with the results I KNOW are going to be there... then- when finished- do it all over again, keeping it a part of my daily routine in the pursuit of becoming a better <em>ME, healthier, happier, toned and in shape- </em>looking forward to my journey down <em>this</em> path :)<br />
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The outcome.....</div>
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Delicious :)</div>
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(and I don't even like pork ribs that much, lol)</div>
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I make them for the guys.</div>
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Let that sit on HI for about 30minutes.</div>
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Well, here I am , lol!</div>
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Without fail, it seems each time I try to sit down and invest time into my blog... </div>
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I have been spending more time lately on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - </div>
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talk to in awhile.</div>
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Life is life. :) </div>
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This weekend has been a good weekend thus far.</div>
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Spent some time in the fish room yesterday- </div>
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The fish room to date has:</div>
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HAPPY OCTOBER!! </div>
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Wishing everyone a GREAT Happy 4th of July!!<br />
Have Fun, Be Safe, and Enjoy!!<br />
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Started the day off with the yummi-licious scent of Banana Nut Crumb Muffins in the oven - yum!<br />
I got the recipe from my fav site, <a href="http://allrecipes.com/" target="_blank">All Recipes</a> - and only tweaked it by adding crushed walnuts ( I LOVE walnuts) and mini chocochips to 1/2 the batch for the boys. <br />
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Did bascially nothing today- except pay bills after breakfast, (always a must do haha)<br />
and take time for myself to lounge by the pool for abit.<br />
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Have not done that in awhile, so it was nice to get out there. <br />
Of course now I have ruined my tan lines (lol, from all that indoor tanning).<br />
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But it was soooooooo relaxing to be in the warmth of the sun, music playing in the background - getting my Hawaiian Tropic tan on, :)<br />
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The quick chill from jumping in and plummeting to the bottom of the pool added a bit of hydration that was needed as I usually tend to spend hours in the hot sun when I do lay out- I sometimes forget to replenish my skin. (but I had plenty of water to drink:) )<br />
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All in all- it has been a nice day- of doing nothing, something I don't ever do.<br />
Looking forward to work this week - LOTS to be done, lol.<br />
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This weekend I am looking into a possible fish exploration...maybe New Port Richey as I have yet to visit the shop down there..... hmmm... yes, maybe :)<br />
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Have a great week everyone - enjoy it !<br />
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Happy Birthday to the WORLD's BEST Kid- EVER !!! I love you, I am so very proud of all that you have done thus far, and all that you will do as you continue your journey through life. You will never know what special place you hold in my heart- you are my happiness. You are my heart, my soul, my life. I am so glad you are part of our lives, Happy 18th Birthday !!!, xoxoxoxoxo love mom :)<br />
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For All The Billing Experts Out There :)<br />
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Since I am now in Cardiology- I have no further use for my Anesthesia books- so if you - or anyone you know- would be interested, send them a link to my listing on ebay... FREE SHIPPING :)<br />
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<br />'Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01542323547938185399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936072221988685361.post-88585595153807987032012-05-19T21:29:00.002-04:002012-05-19T21:29:27.855-04:00<span style="font-size: large;">Going through closets, boxes, and shelves sounded alot more fun when I originally thought of this project hahaha! The amount of collectibles one accumulates over time is hysterical :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out these adorable little metallic gift bags:</span><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It's time to clear some things out of the way, </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">in order to create space for my new hobby...</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">(to be coming soon to a blog near you, lol! )</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Be sure to check out my newly listed items on ebay :</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Bath Recipes : Soaps, Bubble Baths, Salt Mixes -</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">the IDEAL gift to give to family, friends, co-workers.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">School is coming to an end..</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">.. do you know what you will be getting ALL those teachers? </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Also to add to the mix will be some odds and ends, soap molds, fragrance bottles (individual and by the lot), </span></em><br />
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<em>So, ...............Hello Friends. Hope all of you are doing well. </em><br />
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<em>To recap: </em><br />
<em> have lost several fish and all my coral during moving my tanks- so I am starting anew.</em><br />
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<em>The sole survivors...</em><br />
<em> * my Picasso Pair from ProAquatix</em><br />
<em> * my Ocellaris Pair from ORA</em><br />
<em> * a Male Mandarin - wild caught</em><br />
<em> * a newly acquired pair of Banggai Cardinals from Ocala Aquariums (wild caught)</em><br />
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<em>I have put the soap making on the back burner for awhile, and will be taking up a new hobby that has sparked my interest , which I will be posting here as I get further into it. Right now, I am just getting my feet wet. This is due to a coworker at work who has given me the curiousity bug haha and now I am <u>curious</u> to say the least :)</em><br />
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<em>I L.O.V.E. my new position - (my place of employment has chosen to outsource, so they have given notice to all the employees, and encouraged us to find something new, as they will no longer be keeping the staff on hand) - so as luck would have it, I am now back IN town, working closer to home, and enjoying being home more. *Not to mention saving TONS of $$$ on gas! lol</em><br />
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<em>My son is on his last week of highschool this week - </em><br />
<em>with Graduation around the corner. </em><br />
<em>WOW - I am still dealing with that, lol! I cannot believe my little baby has grown up to be the wonderful, handsome, intelligent, did I mention gorgeous? young man that he is. Time has certainly sped up in the last few years- with each blink I feel I have been cheated of time - but it is here, and he is excited to begin his life, college, work, his own place, the whole nine yards. And as much as I want to hold him close and protect him from anything and everything in Life- I want to encourage him to be and do anything and everything he wants, without hesitation, without fear. I want him to enjoy his Life and get everything from it his heart can want.</em><br />
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<em>I am back on here, to be posting more, trying to be more frequent on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkNQtpyA4Hg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/" target="_blank">Bodybuilding</a> - not to mention several fish forums, - so pop in , drop me a line, talk to you all soon :)</em><br />
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<em>Ok- 'nite for now, wishing everyone a Very Blessed and Happy Mother's Day -</em> <br />
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Listing many items on ebay to clear out the garage- ha! always a plus when you can clean out the garage :)<br />
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Gearing up for a walk / jog this afternoon- if my back decides to work with me, lol- pulled something out of whack yesterday- thinking the walk may help.... hopefully won't aggrevate it.<br />
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This month is very busy- with my son having exams - then Spring Break- then PROM :) I just want to press PAUSE on Life and enjoy the time- it is going by so quickly.<br />
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Also excited for our trip this week- our local reef club has the opportunity to tour the Aquaculture Facility at UF : can't wait to see it ! <br />
Then we have our 2 year Anniversary Meeting for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marion-Ocala-Reef-Enthusiasts/350058547683">M.O.R.E.</a><br />
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Such a busy month, lol! Looking forward to April and relaxing :)<br />
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It is very odd, as the intake is not strong at all- and they normally sleep 'under' the rocks... so not sure what happened, but I found him all the way on the other side of the tank, resting on a bed of macroalgae. The female was on the opposite side of the tank, near the rockwork. The few people I shared this with all agree: it couldn't have been the female, so the only other option is the filter.<br />
I am so sad about this, (for fish lovers- you will understand) as I am positive he was holding. And after discussing with another hobbyist - I was expecting the eggs to hatch within the next 2-3 weeks. <br />
Sadly- I came home this evening to find he did not recover. <br />
Now I am contemplating on whether or not to introduce a new male to my existing female, in 'hopes' they accept each other. . . or just move her to my display tank, and seek a new pair to breed in hopes of establishing a healthy tank raised family of Banggai's? <br />
I do not want to take the chance of having a new addition attack the female that I have... but I do not want to keep her lonely either. So, I am going to be posing the question on my forums, and see the best option for an easy transition of adding a new mate.<br />
*** more to come on my Banggai....... :( it breaks my heart. <br />
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The Banggai's are doing well, and I have started putting a blog togther for them also, to keep their info separate from the clownfish. They are fun to watch :) I am watching the male like a hawk to see if he is carrying the eggs yet, but he likes to play hide and seek, lol<br />
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As time has it, Spring is in the air, haha , so I am Spring Cleaning - check out my ebay listings - I am clearing out alot of what I do not use anymore, or just do not have a use for. Some are old, some new, some borrowed, and some never opened. Enjoy looking. I will try to post something new each day.<br />
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