Thursday, September 20, 2012

Days, dogs, food.


Howdy, friends.

Well. Today marks us 96 days away from Christmas. Isn't that crazy? Where does the time go? I swear, sometimes it just flies out from under us. Every week I'm like "gosh, it's already Thursday?!" 

Last night was an awesome experience. If some of you didn't know I was at a fundraiser for a dog shelter in the area. I am donating all profits to the organization. If you'd like to donate to 4Luv of Dog order online at www.liasophia.com/taylormcallister and type in "4Luv of Dog" as the hostess name and all purchases will go towards the party.  It was great way for meet new people and make new friends! I found myself chatting a lot (shocker) and getting to know the neat folks who donate their time to this great place. 

Food for thought, quite literally, but isn't it strange how we eat things from everywhere? Seriously, the people who realized we could/couldn't eat things was probably just crazy adventurous. Do you think they designated a group or committee to taste the things? Why would anyone think to eat things that are buried? Like potatoes? Weird-ohs. That also makes me think of if we missed anything! What if we are missing out on an awesome food source, but we just don't know it yet? (It is very difficult to think of an awesome example of this...) But for real. Eggs? Milk?  Who was the sicko who tried a cow's milk for the first time? What were they expecting? I bet they were just trying to learn from the baby cows (often called calves). 

I really wish it were socially acceptable to be barefoot 24/7. I feel as though I'm forced to wear shoes 4.1% of the time. Realistically, I don't wear shoes at work (under my desk, is that strange?) and I don't wear shoes at home. But I do have to wear them to and from work, and for errand running. I guess I can handle the small 4.1%.

There are some really exciting people out there. Some of them are so near to us, we might walk by them all the time. But do we take the time to really get to know them? This is what I think the saying "the best things in life are free." Relationships. Conversations. Prayers. Laughs.

You are truly a blessing. 
Always believe, the best is yet to come. 
tatertothotdish

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Your Power

Helloh!

I hope you had an incredible weekend.
I sure did.
I was in the cities for a training session with my fellow jewelry lovers. 
Wow. What a powerful event.
Here are some really great things that I picked up:
-You are in compete control of the way your life is going. No one else can determine your mood or your attitude. You are the only one. The sooner you harness that concept, the sooner you will be in control of your outcomes. 
-Every want or desire in your life needs to derive from a thought. If you can think it, then you can literally do it. First you commit yourself to a vision, then you educate yourself on that (see others around you who are accomplishing what you want, research their patterns), make a solid and achievable plan, and then execute it to your greatest abilities. No one can hold you back!
-People just want to be listened to. Most people mistake listening for love. If you really care about someone, shut your mouth. God gave us two ears and only one mouth, this is because He wants you to listen twice as often as you speak.
-If you are unhappy with how your life is balanced, identify what needs to be changed. Set your mind to a healthier and happier you, and go get it!
-No matter if you flip burgers or are a CEO, no one can tell you it's wrong. As long as you live and believe it, who cares what others think about you. People will always judge you. The tricky part is to learn to disconnect from that negativity and then you will truly not care what others think.
-God comes in different forms to people. As long as you are reaching to create a better relationship with Him, no one can tell you that you're wrong. 
-24 million people in America are unemployed. Why is that? We, as Americans, believe that we should get everything, the best of everything. We are "entitled" to it. The commendable folks are those who really want something in life, tackle it for themselves and do the hard work to get there.
-Every single human being is unique and special in their own way. Our duty is to identify with our blessings and help cultivate them to make us who we are supposed to be. This is when we will feel truly satisfied. 
-Remember, it takes an internal shift to make an external shift. If nothing changes, then nothing will change. 

And the final things I'd like to share with you:
-It is very stressful to drive in the cities. It requires a great deal of patience. 
-Ikea is a true gift from above.

Praise God because we are blessed. 
Always remember, the best is yet to come.
:)
tmm

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Hair products.

People! What an amazing thing. How do employees of companies think of names for their products? I mean really... some of them are pretty ridiculous. To further prove my point, I will now list off some of my hair products on my bathroom shelf.

-Curl Goddess (curling liquid)
-PM: Super Skinny Serum (smoothing serum)
-Rockaholic: Fun Times (hairspray)
-Superstar (big volume serum)
-Lusterizer (shiny hair stuff)
-PM: Taming Spray (de-tangling)
-Big Sexy Hair: Root Pump (root pump)
-Fat-Tastic (mousse)

*PM=Paul Mitchell


So.... is it just me or do these people really go overboard sometimes? I wonder if sometimes they just use the synonym tool on Word and type in "awesome stuff" and come up with these?! 

In light of my recent, and truly amazing findings I will now name my own line of hair products:

-Start Strong, Finish Strong (all day hairspray)
-Wild Beast (shiner)
-Blast! Maximum Exposure (high volume hairspray)
-Sugar Sweet, Tasty Treat (smoothing serum)
-Ouch! Injection (root pump)
-Breathtaking Volume (mousse)
-Standing Ovation (strong-hold wax)
-Totes Magotes ToGo (travel size hairspray)
-Druggie-Doo Moistener (conditioner)
-Grunge Glamorous De-Greaser (dry shampoo)

Well folks, what do ya think? I'm pretty sure I'm meant to be a billionaire entrepreneur. Why not?! 



Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Awesome YOU List

Hey, you look great today. Have you lost weight? It sure looks like you did. You are a person worth knowing. 

On that note, of positive self-thoughts, I would like you to do yourself a favor.... Grab a slice of paper and your favorite writing utensil. You might be great at giving advice to your friends and loved ones, but how often do you give yourself a compliment or an honest opinion? Right now, with that slice of parchment, write down why you are the amazing and dynamic person you are. You are your biggest fan, show some love! This list needs to be compiled of your favorite things... personality traits (hilarious, easy-going) also add in physical traits (bulging biceps, juicy lips...such on), and relationships that are going well (God, family, friends...). You may also add on to the list anything else that your glowing heart desires. 

When you are confident, you portray a positive aura that is totally contagious! This really helps with meeting new people, and making awesome first impressions. It makes people want to get to know you....or at least wonder about you! Are you someone you'd like to be around all day? 
 
 
Do you ever wonder about what life would be like had you made one, tiny different choice? What if you chose to go right instead of left? Would you be here today? Life is a sequence of decisions, what you eat, what you post, who you chat with... Food for thought on this wonderful day.

You are blessed, no matter what you think. 

Always believe, the best is yet to come. 
TMM :)