A Few Of My Favorite Quotes By Anais Nin

Good things happen to those who hustle. 

How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself.  

Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. 

Anxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic. 

I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman.

And my all time favorite (for now) :   We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.

Let's Not Stress

Okay this post is somewhat of a rant. I've been under a lot of stress as of late, with the move and changing service its becoming to much. I've been having constant headaches,pains and sleepless nights. What I would like to say is let it go!!!! I've been under heavy stress since April and I'm seeing the effects it has on me mentally and physically. Now I know its easier said than done, but it can be done. I had an epiphany today. No longer will I let it consume me. I've decided that instead of just laying in the bed worrying why I cant sleep I will use that time to meditate, instead of sitting around all day worrying about the move I will start cleaning out and throwing away things I don't want to move with me. I think you see were I'm going with this. I researched and stress causes your body to go into fight or flight mode, which is good in small doses, for example it will motivate you to study for test, instead of watching TV. But to much is really detrimental to your health stress causes your blood pressure to go up, rapid heart beat and increase adrenaline. so being in that state for to long you can see how bad it is for you. So I encourage you all not to sweat the small stuff, because those problems will be here even if you aint. Peace and Blessings

New Found Love

Hey guys just a quick post to let you in on a new found interest of mine. While reading Pleasures by Eric Jerome Dickey it led me to and Author by the name of Anais Nin! If you never heard of her I recommend that you google her the quote underneath the blog title comes from her work. She is amazing and brilliant its hard to pick just one of work of arts so from time to time I may just post some of quotes that inspire me and maybe they will do the same for you.

Inspiration for the week

Inspirational Word of the Week: Wisdom

Wisdom is knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. Wisdom comes in two ways: It is God-given gift and also the result of an energetic search. The pathway to wisdom is strenuous. God gives wisdom and victory to the godly but not to those drifting through life or acting irresponsibly with his gifts and resources. If we are faithful to him and keep our purpose in life clearly in mind, he will keep us from pride and greed.

Remember: We gain wisdom through a constant process of growing.

1^st we must trust and honor God

2^nd we must realize that the Bible reveals God’s wisdom to us

3^rd we must make a lifelong series of right choices and avoid moral pitfalls

4^th when we make sinful choices or mistakes, we must learn from our errors and recover.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6-7, "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

Blessed

No matter how much I may complain I know I have been blessed with a great family and group friends. I try to treat people the way I want to be treated and send positive energy out into the universe. But it's always good to have a few good individuals who are there to help when you need that extra push and put you in line when you step out of place. The next post comes from a person who is younger than I am but wise beyond her years she is always there to help keep me motivated and focused. I love you Leah!!

Cooking With Chef Chan

Right now my husband is working out very hard. As always I ask him baby what it is you want for dinner. I wasn't that prepared for the answer he gave me, because to me that doesn't even go together. He happens to love okra and tomatoes. And yes we are from the greatest state there is (GEORGIA). So I've decided to share my husband's little creation. It may sound weird but it was really good.   "Mr. ABC's Slimy Sauteed Corn and Tomatoes with Slimey Okra on the Side"   Ingredients: 3 ears of fresh corn on the cob 1 roma tomato diced and peel skin 1/2  cup diced and peeled yellow tomato 1/4 cup of diced onions note:(if you can't find it in the grocery store try your local farmer's stand) 1lb bag of cut okra 1 tsp of fresh parsley  Note: (if you don't have fresh you can substitute dry parsley but only use a 1/2 tsp.)   In a small deep saucepot. Boil 1 cup of water and 1/2 tablespoon of butter. When that comes to a boil, season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and add okra. Cook for about 20 mins. Don't stir just swirl okra in pan. You don't want them to break up too much   In the meantime, saute corn and onions on medium heat for about 4 to 5 mins. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Remove pan from stove and add your parsley and tomatoes. "ALWAYS CHECK FOR SEASONINGS"    Enjoy because my husband did.

Cooking With Chef Chan

Chicken n Rice Ingredients: 2lbs chicken thighs 1 cup of chicken broth (Swanson) 1 cup of white wine 1 small handful of fresh thyme salt and pepper 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1/4 cup diced onions 2 cups rice Method of Production: *Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. *Preheat your skillet on med heat. *Clean and season your chicken *Once pan is hot put a little of olive oil in the pan and add chicken. You are going to brown the meat on both sides but not fully cook the chicken. It will continue to cook in oven. Set to the side. *In the mean time clean and chop your vegetables. *Measure out 2 cups of rice and 4 cups of chicken stock. * In your casserole dish place your rice at the bottom and add your vegetables and thyme ontop of rice. Season them with salt and pepper.Add chicken on top of mixture. * Pour chicken stock over food. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 35-40 mins or until rice is tender. *When it's ready pull your sprigs of thyme out and serve.