Pep Talk

I am only thinking positive this year. I think positivelyness (totally made this up) is coming out of my pores! That means nothing negative....I have my force field on. Ready to block it out!I And, I have been doing a great job.

Since I don't have a New Years resolution, I decided to start with doing the things that I love..or have put off. I have been religiously going to dance class ( quick mention......The Ballroom of Huntington) a few times a week. I got myself into an amazing workout plan. I have been dedicated to keeping my body happy.....and therefore I am happy. So, I jumped into a weekly schedule of fun-ness! Yoga, Dance and getting my butt kicked by my trainer Susan.

Paul is super excited. Not only do I have my days filled with wonderful things to keep me busy...I am not shopping!
Dance + Workout = Less shopping for Michelle. This equation makes Paul a very happy man!
The problem is I have a perfect spot in my shoe closet for the new spring collection. I hear my shoes crying when I close the door...Please Michelle bring us a new friend! Oh, it breaks my heart...my Jimmy Choo suede sling backs need company!

Getting fit may keep me out of the mall, but I still have a computer to do some online shopping therapy.

I am trying not to think about my scans that are next week. Ohhh..this huge gray cloud is just hovering over me. Everything will be fine. Even if I get bad news from Dr. Doom. I can get through it. I sat myself down ( no really I did..it was very interesting conversation that I had with myself!) and gave my heart, my brain, my stomach...every inch of my body a pep talk. I told myself this...
I will be dealing with Cancer for the rest of my long life. I will fight and continue to live. Cancer will not break me. I am ready
for anything. I am not scared, I am determined to beat this!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful January.



Shout Out:
Pepper and Bandit lost a Doggie pal, Bo. You will be missed my four legged friend.
Happy 32nd Birthday to Mary Kay!


Hugs & Kisses to All

Robert's 30th

These are a few pictures from my brother Robert's Surprise 30th Birthday. We had the best time! Elvis stopped by and sang a few awesome tunes for us. It was so great to see my brother smile, he was so surprised. I love seeing him happy!
These are the times that I am so thankful for my family and friends. To have everyone together to celebrate a birthday...LIFE! It is so wonderful and beautiful.
I know a ton of people that say...Oh it's just a Birthday. What! It's a day that you get to celebrate your life...another year older. A Year! Don't take for granted those Birthday's. Blow out that candle. Congratulate yourself for being a year older...for living! I think Birthdays are wonderful.
Call me on your Birthday and I will make you a cake!

2010!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dear Friends,

I have been walking around thinking about this past year. I love the celebration of a New Year. I love that tomorrow I can wake up and say that a whole year is behind me. I can pick apart the days, take the good out and leave the bad behind. Carry beautiful memories into the New year. Learn from mistakes and change. And in some cases, not change a thing.

My resolution... Continue being strong!! And...... a few other things! That's another blog entry.

Thankful – feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.

A word that someone recently brought to my attention. I have thought about the meaning of this word a ton lately. Especially since it's the Holiday season.
I am thankful to have survived 2009. Thankful for given the year. Yes, some parts were absolutely crappy...but it was my year! And...I loved it. I am thankful for everything and everyone in my life...and white wine (it helped!)!

Welcome new babies of 2009 & the ones joining us in 2010. Goodbye to those who have passed, now looking over us. Thank you to my friends who read my blog and for all that are apart of my life. For the support and love you have shown. Most of all... for listening.

Kisses to my love..Paul. You are still the reason why I fight...I love you.

Big thanks to my dogs. Pepper & Bandit. Bandit graced we with her presence after she rolled around in her own poop...and lovely Pepper thought it would be funny to wake me up this morning at 6:30. Finally after her pacing & barking I got up to find a nice gift of morning POOP on my bathroom floor. The irony...... even the dogs know how Sh*tty 2009 has been!! :) Ironic that today started off with poop!


Have a Healthy & happy 2010!

Hugs & Love,
Michelle

Happy Holidays

See You Later 2009! It's almost OVER! I just have to get through Christmas!

Whoa I am so happy that this year is coming to a close. I thought it would end nicely...but boy the last few weeks have been stressful. Scratch that...10 days away from the nonsense was a treat! Nothing but sunny sky's & guacamole.

Now I am just finishing the last minute details of Christmas Eve. Wrapping..cooking!

Happy Birthday to my brother Brian and my wonderful friend Natalie! The Christmas Babies.

Paul and I want to wish you a very Happy Holiday.

Lot's of Love,
Michelle