Alex Boye and Carmen Rasmusen Herbert

A perfect example of living a Zestful life.  I love it!

Beautiful 

"Have I done Any Good?"

He's a Hero... He doesn't want to embrace it but he won't deny it either.

This story is nearly 4 years old but it's a keeper.

Captain Sullenberger

Hudson River Crash

What kind of a hero will you be?

What hope can you provide?

Beautiful Story of Strength and Hope

Stephanie Nielson and her family

What a great example of pushing forward

Happy Sweet 16 Cordelia Elayne James

Happy Sweet 16 Cordelia Elayne James

" The Jewel of the Sea"

I dedicate this song to you; I hope you dance.

I love you

Sung by Ronan Keating

You are an amazing young woman; dance.

CELEBRATING THE PROGRESS OF THE LAUNDRY HABIT

I worked really hard to get the laundry space I have to get it organized and it was wonderful.  

AWWW.  It was Nice....

Then two days later a couple of my girls decided to change some things about the area, knocking over dressers and adding other furniture to the space.  

All I could think was, as my Grandma would say, 

"GADS"

I was defeated.  

Let's not focus on the martyred feelings I had to fight.

:(

That was a month ago.  

I hope by the end of the week to have things put back together yet again but ultimately that is not the problem.  

I'm working on getting the 10 year old's and older to do their own laundry but I need to change myself first.

In order to stay on top of my laundry at my house I need to do 2 loads of laundry a day.

I'm pretty good about getting those two loads in the washing machine and one into the dryer but that's where my habit stops. 

Truth be told, I should celebrate that small step because I need all the successes I can get.  

So here goes....

"Yeah...I start 2 loads of laundry every day!"

:P 

In order to be a better example for my children I will 

1. Celebrate working on laundry 

       2. Finish 2 loads of laundry a day.

In Honor of improving my "finish my load of laundry" habit I thought I'd share this song.

This is my focus for the month of November.  I hope to report back at the end of it and say it is a habit now. 

Enjoy

Report of ChristineJamesZestQuest Goals for Oct 2012

*Help children earn $500 to pay for registration for 4 of my children and myself to go to Washington D.C.
I didn't do much with this until this morning.  We are working on a fundraiser with the school that will be turned in next week.  
We will be hosting a car wash on the 12th of Nov. 
*Establish and make my morning routine a habit
Taking out the trash and starting a load of laundry became a stronger habit
*Learn more about BlogTalkRadio to prepare for show launch in December
I feel very much out of my element with this project but I have learned a lot.  I'm getting there.
*Create a Logo for ChristineJamesZestQuest
I ordered a logo through Fiverr.com---love it
*Have a Jingle created for ChristineJamesZestQuest
I ordered this from customdrumloops on fiverr.com--love it--My kids run around singing it.  They think it's awesome that their mommy's name is in it.  
*Have an itunes podcast account set up for ChristineJamesZestQuest
Done
*Get a schedule with confirmed interviews for ChristineJamesZestQuest for Dec. and January
I wrote down who I wanted and contacted one person.  I'm having to get brave.
*Write in book everyday
Did not write in book at all.  But listened to a creative writing course offered at BYU by Branden Sanderson.  I learned tons.  I hope to implement the ideas.
*Write on blog everyday consider sharing to google plus.  Sometimes share on facebook
I've  posted almost every day on blog.  I've created a business page on facebook.  It's a bit scary to put yourself out there.  I posted a couple of times to google plus.  I've decided to use twitter as a platform as well.  

ChristineJamesZestQuest Goals for Nov 2012

*Help children earn $500 to pay for registration for 4 of my children and myself to go to Washington D.C.

     -Help at the car wash on the 12.

     -Do a window washing/bake sale fundraiser.  Call and get permission.

*Establish and make my morning routine a habit

     -Don't just start the load of laundry; finish it.  :) 

*Learn more about BlogTalkRadio to prepare for show launch in December

     -Continue to learn

     -Set a date

     -Do a couple of practice shows

*Get a schedule with confirmed interviews for ChristineJamesZestQuest for Dec. and January

     -Set up for week 1- The A.V. Creche Festival

     -Set up for week 2-Family Traditions

     -Set up for week 3-Musical Talent

     -Set up for week 4&5 series on the Life of Christ in the Bible

     -Week 1 in Jan-Achieving Goals

     -Week 2 in Jan-Musical Talent

     -Week 3 in Jan-In celebration of the Presidential Inauguration-Freedoms

     -Week 4 in Jan-My customdrumloops friend

     -Week 5 in Jan-Organization

*Write in book everyday

     -Create my conflicts

     -Write every day

*Write on blog every day consider sharing to google plus.  Share on facebook and Twitter

     -Use the 15 min. rule for my social networking.  Allow 15 more minutes for Facebook.

     -Create a YouTube video to go along with the jingle that was created.  Have my kids in it.

     -Create a Vision Statement and make sure that my Branding is Clear and Concise.

     

"Hope has the power 

to fill our lives with Happiness."

"We learn to cultivate hope the same way we learn  to walk...

one step at a time"

"Never give in.  Never Surrender.  

Never allow dispair to overcome your spirit."

---Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Free Time Out For Women Event

Do you want to attend a 

Time Out For Women Event

for

Free?

I do.  Come with me.

Follow the link to register.

These events are a wonderful boost.

http://deseretbook.com/timeout/video_stream_info

FYI:  Time out for Women will be held in Pasadena, California on April 12-13, 2013
Let me know if you are interested in receiving more information about the Pasadena event and I will put you on my email list to send you information as I receive it.  I am helping at the event so I have a little bit of an insider scoop.  Set your calendar.

Miracles Happen

Keep Going

The road may not be easy...

but it will be worth it

We buried "I can't" at our house.

We need to have another birth; twins.  

(with 11 children born to us, you might scoff)

The names will be 

"I can" and "I will".

Can you say "I'll be back" like Arnold?

Arnold Schwarzenegger  speaks with google play about his life

I recommend listening to the minutes between 17 and 20.  There are some swear words (I apologize) on other segments of the show.  He speaks of making your visions into realities.

He uses the analogy of reps used in body building. :)

My favorite was when he said, "....It's always people who are willing to get in the trenches...Utilize the 18 hours well...If you have a very clear vision of where you want to go and if you're willing to put work in...to get there and turn this vision into reality.  We can accomplish basically anything you want cause you are in the right place. America, it gives you all the opportunities in the world.  I've seen it first hand."

  Some of us might be able to pull off his accent and tone level;  we used to love saying it as a kid.
I refer back to the title, Can you say "I'll be back." like Arnold? Will you keep coming?  Will you keep reaching for your goals, your passions?

My challenge to you every time you stumble, is to say,  "I'll be back!" Schwarzenegger style.