PERFECT MOMENTS

Photo challenge

I like these ff pics...

• Loving Anita's hair cut and the color of her blouse....she is rockin' it!

• Picture of us with Anita & Jade on his birthday

• My sister's self photography....rockin' her hair

• Like a model, Ms. Nina. Love the background.

• Such a cute and fun loving, couple....Rossanna & Mike

• So beautiful inside and out.... 
• Cute boy....son of Hannah and Joceb
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77 Reasons To Love Your Life

1. love your life for everything you already have
2. love your life for what you are yet to receive
3. love your life for all your certainties
4. love your life for the friends you have
5. love your life for the wonderful journeys you had
6. love your life for the friends you will get
7. love your life for all the bad advice you didn’t follow
8. love your life for your beautiful memories
9. love your life for the ones you love
10. love your life for the ones you forgot, as they are still to enrich your life
11. love your life for the work you do, as this is your gift to the others
12. love your life for the jokes you still wait to hear
13. love your life for the beautiful travels you are still to make
14. love your life for everything you are not sure about, as it will still challenge your being
15. love your life for all the beautiful sunrises you remember
16. love your life for all the fantastic sunsets you still recall
17. love your life for tomorrow’s sunrise
18. love your life for yesterday sunset
19. love your life for the gifts you are yet to receive
20. love your life for the health you have
21. love your life for all the beauty you can spot around you
22. love your life for the ugliness around you, as it serves you to contrast the beauty you are ignoring
23. love your life for the riddles you haven’t yet solved
24. love your life for all your unanswered questions
25. love your life for all your victories
26. love your live for all the good advice you followed
27. love your life for all your lost battles, as they are your precious lessons
28. love your life for your enemies, as they are there to give birth to you forgiveness
29. love your life for all the small things in your life
30. love your life for all the ambitious goals you’ve set
31. love your life for all the answers you got so far
32. love your life for the smiles you get every day
33. love your life for the smiles you give every day
34. love your life for your energetic mornings
35. love your life for your romantic evenings
36. love your life for the life rediscovered through the eyes of your children
37. love your life for the smell of the rain
38. love your life for the gifts you still have to make
39. love your life for all the games you haven’t yet played
40. love your life for the next first snow
41. love your life for all the great ideas you had today
42. love your life for all the great ideas you will have tomorrow
43. love your life for tomorrow’s surprises
44. love your life for today’s gifts
45. love your life for all your fulfilled dreams
46. love your life for yesterday’s memories, they are there to enlight you
47. love your life for all the nice words you haven’t yet said to your loved ones
48. love your life for all the nice words you heard from your loved ones
49. love your life for all the nice people you haven’t yet met
50. love your life for all your mistakes, so you can have plenty of time to make up for them
51. love your life for all the adventures you haven’t yet had
52. love your life for all the books you haven’t yet read
53. love your life for all the books you haven’t yet written
54. love your life for all the unborn challenges you still have to face
55. love your life for all the stories you haven’t yet heard, written or imagined
56. love your life for the person who’s looking at you from the mirror every morning
57. love your life for the nurturing family you already have
58. love your life for all you have to share with others
59. love your life for all you’ve lost in your journey, as it will only make room for something even bigger
60. love your life for the feeling of your heart overflowing with love
61. love your life for all your unfulfilled dreams as you will have plenty of time to make them true
62. love your life for all the opportunities that are waiting for you just around the corner
63. love your life for the personal freedom you conquered
64. love your life for everything you created so far
65. love your life for the beauty of every spring
66. love your life for the energy of every summer
67. love your life for the emotions of every fall
68. love your life for the cold beauty of every winter
69. love your life for all the beauty inside you, waiting yet to be discovered
70. love your life for all the fantastic colors that are shaping your world every day
71. love your life for all the wonderful music you’ve heard so far
72. love your life for all the people you have met so far, they are your precious universe
73. love your life for wind that caresses your face every day
74. love your life for the all the unexpected changes of your plans
75. love your life for all the fights you avoided
76. love your life for all the crossroads you meet every day, they are there to offer you the best path you can chose
77. love your life for every single second, as this is all you have, only this infinite second

Love the color combo

of this from the google AD.

JCREW's travel journal

This is so cool, I love it....see the whole journal with this highlighted link.

A day in Paradise.

  

 

Picture of above simple wedding tablescape from this Lady FROLIC. Plus the pictures from the bottom are all from her blog.

 

 

Napa Valley wineries for touring

Create funny pictures from your photos.

via en.picjoke.com

Different types of effects for your pictures. I am going to try this soon.

A-Z of LIFE...

A to Z - motivation

• A void negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
• B elieve in yourself.
• C onsider things from every angle.D on't give up and don't give in.
• E njoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.
• F amily and friends are hidden treasures; enjoy their riches.
• G ive more than you planned to.
• H ang on to your dreams.
• I gnore those who try to discourage you.J ust do it.
• K eep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
• L ove yourself first and most.
  
• M ake it happen.
• N ever lie, cheat or steal, always strike a fair deal.
• O pen your eyes and see things as they really are.
• P ractice makes perfect.
• Q uitters never win and winners never quit.
• R ead, study and learn about everything important in your life.
• S top procrastinating.
• T ake control of your own destiny..
• U nderstand yourself in order to better understand others.V isualize it.
• W ant it more than anything.
• X cellerate your efforts.
• Y ou are unique of all God's creations, nothing can replace YOU.
• Z ero in on your target and go for it
• From B-splendid this whole section
  

A—Accept

Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B—Break Away

Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C—Create

Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,sorrows, and happiness with

D—Decide

Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E—Explore

Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give.. And every time you try something new, you’ll learn more about yourself.

F—Forgive

Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G—Grow

Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H—Hope

Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I—Ignore

Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J—Journey

Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded.Try to learn something new every day, and you’ll grow.

K—Know

Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always get better.The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L—Love

Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there’s room for endless happiness.

M—Manage

Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N—Notice

Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O—Open

Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Ev enduring the worst of times, there’s still much to be thankful for.

P—Play

Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q—Question

Ask many questions, because you’re here to learn.

R—Relax

Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S—Share

Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others.Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T—Try

Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway.You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U—Use

Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that’s wasted has no value. Talent that’s used will bring unexpected rewards.

V—Value

Value the friends and family members who’ve supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W—Work

Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X—X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you’ll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y—Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated,you’ll find success at the end of the road.

Z—Zoom

Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

Happy Pillow

I love the color of this Happy Pillow from Crafts Cafe. Awesome isn't it? It's inspiring me to do a scrapbook page. 

5 habits of Happy People from Yahoo

Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ---Abraham Lincoln

One of the most fundamental ways you can make over your life isn't to lose 10 pounds or conquer your closet clutter, it's to change your perspective into something more positive. While unhappy people, to paraphrase Tolstoy, might be dysfunctional in 10,000 different ways, upbeat folks have some habits in common. Crib from their notes to bring more joy into any day (yes, even a Monday).


Reach out
Studies show that relationships are vital to a positive outlook in life. And it makes sense --- engaging with others reminds you that no matter how crappy your day or foul your mood, you're not alone. A superficial interaction like chatting with the mail carrier can make you feel like you belong to a community, but intimate relationships are what keeps us going even when times get tough. Send a text to a college friend telling her you're thinking about her, or call your spouse just to say "I love you."

Be thankful
This is worth repeating again and again. Each of us, if you can believe it, has so much to be thankful for. There are the big things, like a loving family and your health, but then there are a million little things, too. When you adjust your perspective to be grateful for all that you have rather than bemoan all you don't, you start living life in the positives, and the results are immediate. Learn how to create a gratitude practice.

Live your passions
Even if you spend 8 hours a day at a job that doesn't exactly have you leaping out of bed in the morning, you can still find ways to do the things that make you feel most alive. In fact, you owe it to yourself for your own happiness and well-being. Whether it's making doll house furniture or roller skating, taking part in activities you love gives your life a sense of meaning and pleasure. Be creative about how you're going to work your passions into your day --- maybe you can form a book club at work or start writing that novel on your lunch hour. Read more about how to make the most of your daily life.

Make do
We live in a culture obsessed with buying stuff, and when we're sad, many of us turn to retail therapy for a quick boost. But that high is short-lived and leads us to spending money we don't have which, doh, only makes us feel worse when the credit card bill arrives. Instead of turning to shopping malls to buy the thing we hope will suddenly make our life happier and complete (never works, does it?), make the most of what you already have. Try "shopping your own closet" (or your man's) and wearing that other 80% of your wardrobe you seldom get to. Or give what you already own some TLC to breathe some new life into it. Maybe your kitchen just needs a good scrub down --- not a new refrigerator --- to feel shiny and new again. Every time you have that impulse to spend, make an effort to make do with what you already have.

Enjoy the simple pleasures
The best things in life, just like the bumper sticker says, often aren't things and they're usually free. Think babies laughing instead of Porsches. Get lost in the way the sun comes through your windows, the vibrant yellow of spring's first daffodils, or a perfect piece of golden toast. Make it a point to bring pleasure into your life and to really savor the delights that are abundant around you already.

101 Small pleasures you can enjoy everyday from Yahoo

1. coloring (yes, grown-ups can do it, too)
2. crisp cotton sheets
3. soft skin
4. old family recipes
5. the first daffodils of spring
6. sleeping in
7. an exercise endorphin high
8. window boxes
9. a perfect cup of coffee
10. a genuine compliment (giving or receiving)
11. the way babies smell
12. a handwritten letter
13. waking up in a good mood...for no real reason
14. singing in the shower
15. finding a couple forgotten dollars in your pocket
16. doing something nice for your neighbor
17. a home cooked meal
18. laughing
19. movie theater popcorn
20. playing hookey
21. a bubble bath
22. swimming
23. an afternoon nap
24. street musicians
25. your favorite song
26. saying thank you
27. helping someone in need
28. old fashioned photo booths
29. fresh whipped cream
30. inspiring blogs
31. a glass of wine
32. rainy afternoons
33. the funny things kids say
34. a novel you can get lost in
35. finding the perfect piece of clothing...on sale
36. clean laundry
37. the wind in your hair
38. treating the person behind you at the drive-thru
39. sharing an umbrella
40. the smell of lavender
41. a long walk that clears your head
42. a bear hug
43. The Beatles
44. smiling at a stranger
45. eating with chopsticks (Chinese food optional)
46. butterflies
47. staying in your pj's all day
48. singing along to the radio and knowing all the words
49. fresh herbs
50. ordering in pizza
51. happy endings...even if they're fictional
52. flying a kite
53. puppies
54. root beer floats
55. holding open the door...
56. ...or having someone hold the door for you
57. fountain soda
58. white, fluffy towels
59. sunshine
60. spending an afternoon at a museum
61. really great advice
62. green lights all the way home
63. the sound of rain hitting the windows
64. sitting in a booth
65. holding hands
66. a great hair day with no effort
67. building a fort with your kids
68. when someone falls asleep with their head on your shoulder
69. fireflies
70. the perfect taco
71. geraniums on a windowsill
72. slow dancing
73. the smell of fresh-baked bread
74. cheesy, uplifting musicals
75. great stories
76. the smell of gasoline
77. the cold side of the pillow
78. love letters
79. old friends...
80. ...new friends
81. a pull-through parking space
82. a baguette -- crisp on the outside, airy on the inside
83. when a dog licks your hand
84. sitting at the counter at an old-fashioned diner
85. using your favorite dishes
86. reading your child a bedtime story
87. Girl Scout Cookies
88. flossing
89. kissing someone you love
90. the smell of onions and garlic cooking
91. hot chocolate
92. jumping in puddles
93. old photographs
94. birds hopping on the sidewalk
95. Ella Fitzgerald
96. a spoonful of peanut butter straight from the jar
97. your softest t-shirt
98. a new magazine in the mail
99. fireplaces
100. having exact change
101. bacon and pancakes cooking on Saturday morning