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Re: Positivity; How Do You Keep It Alive?

marn — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:28:18 -0000

I look at the eyes of my little boys, and realize how innocent & untouched they are at their ages (5 and 3). How blessed I am to have 2 healthy beautiful beings in my life & to savor every day, and every moment with them.
Oh, and on a side note, exercise helps too - ha ha! And laughing at myself! Keeping things real & not too serious! :-)

Re: Your Dream Home; Where Is It and Why?

marn — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:39:30 -0000

I LOVE that house in "Something's Gotta Give", LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!! :-)

Re: What Song Would Best Describe Who You Are Right Now?

marn — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:21:55 -0000

This is the greatest song, and you know what? It's all about putting myself out there, as the greatest lessons learned are from my mistakes!!! YEAH!

You Live, You Learn - Alanis Morisette

I recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone
I recommend walking around naked in your living room
Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill)
It feels so good (swimming in your stomach)
Wait until the dust settles

You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn

I recommend biting off more then you can chew to anyone
I certainly do
I recommend sticking your foot in your mouth at any time
Feel free
Throw it down (the caution blocks you from the wind)
Hold it up (to the rays)
You wait and see when the smoke clears

You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn

Wear it out (the way a three-year-old would do)
Melt it down (you're gonna have to eventually anyway)
The fire trucks are coming up around the bend

You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn

You grieve you learn
You choke you learn
You laugh you learn
You choose you learn
You pray you learn
You ask you learn
You live you learn

Re: What’s The Most Beautiful Part Of Winter For You?

marn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:56:26 -0000

I live in the Okanagan Valley (Interior of BC Canada), and there is NOTHING more beautiful than when it snows here, in the middle of the night. The sky is BRIGHT like daytime with a grey hue, huge flakes fall from the sky, and the silence outside is deafening. This is what drew us back here to live & raise a family. I absolutely love it.

Re: What’s One New Word You Want to Bring Into Your Vocabulary This Year?

marn — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:24:11 -0000

Do it! (ok, that's 2 words but you get the picture)!! :-)

Re: How Will You Stretch Your Mind This Year?

marn — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:05:20 -0000

I am upgrading my Math, Biology, and English & presently have an appointment with an advisor at UBC to get my Bachelors of Nursing. A dream that I have had since I was a little girl... and allowed 'life' to get in the way! Not anymore! This will be interesting for me, a 37 year old woman with 2 boys that are 3.5 and 5 years old!! :-)
Oh, and I am also starting Theatre Sports in a few weeks!

Re: What Does Your Little Voice Say?

marn — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:19:03 -0000

My little voice says "ARE YOU SURE"?! I am the one standing in the line up to buy something & then leave to put half of what I have in my arms back, and pick up more things that I wanted in the first place!! I am a real 'second guesser'!

Re: What are your can’t-live-without-it beauty products?

marn — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:39:35 -0000

Eyelash curler - dead serious, makes my eyes go POW & stand out.
Artisty mascara - the only think I can use on my sensitive eyes, and the brush for it is AWESOME.
Arbonne Awaken Sea Salt Scrub. YUM!!!
And I NEVER go to bed without putting chapstick on. It is a ritual (like brushing my teeth) and I hardy ever get chapped lips or coldsores! YEAH!

Re: What gives you hope in the world?

marn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:36:43 -0000

I totally agree. I live my life as 'people have good intention', and 'we are all wounded'. It sure helps my outlook & hope for the human race.

Re: What gives you hope in the world?

marn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:19:56 -0000

When I watched my 5 year old son walk past the 'kettle' for the Salvation Army I felt an abundance of hope. He reached in his pocket, pulled out a dime, and a penny, and put the dime in the kettle and the penny back in his pocket, totally unprompted. Wow. It showed me that he will not only give to others, but he values himself as well. Did I mention he is 5!? Now that gives me hope! :-)

Re: How do you make yourself open to others?

marn — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:18:46 -0000

I am open to others by:
1) Participating fully in everything I say I am going to do.
2) I commit (and when I mean commit, I mean both feet in 100% until the end).
3) I also tell the truth by showing up 100% of who I am. When I do this I am telling the truth of who I am. I am ok that some people in life are 'rejecting' the real me, I accept it (not everyone in life is going to like me - that's the truth). If I am carrying on a facade that I am someone I am not and they reject the 'fake' me, then I really don't know where I stand with this person, or where this person stands with me (in the end they may have actually embraced the real me!). When I show up & open up I am giving the world the greatest gift I can give.... myself. And I really believe that.

Re: What’s your movie recommendation for this weekend?

marn — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:13:43 -0000

"Dan in Real Life" with Steve Carell & Juliette Binoche. Heartwarming, hilarious, and an all round 'on the couch under the covers after eating a comfort food dinner with the fire on' movie! :) Have a great weekend!

Re: What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving celebrations?

marn — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:27:26 -0000

Gathering with family, cozy house, warm scents of turkey, and a sense of feeling VERY grateful.
This Thanksgiving weekend, I will be in a course all weekend with support, love, and learning.
www.c3training.com - course is called Mastery II. I am super stoked! Last course in the series. WOW!

Re: What are you sensitive to?

marn — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:05:13 -0000

I am sensitive to hormones, at a certain time of the month... which in turn makes me sensitive to EVERYTHING!! Good, bad, or ugly - :-O

Re: What’s your favorite kitchen gadget?

marn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:14:03 -0000

LOVE the JarKey, by far my favorite too!!!!

Re: What four words describe you?

marn — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:11:14 -0000

Courageous, curious, humorous, real

Re: What’s that one thing you are putting off that would contribute significantly to your well being?

marn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:47 -0000

I just finished a 10 day Master Cleanse, so now it is time to get my body MOVING! Time to go back to the GYM (after a 5 month hiatus)!!!

Re: Who has been of service in your life, and how do you remember them?

marn — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:11:05 -0000

Beautiful.

Re: What is your favorite cultural activity that doesn’t cost money?

marn — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:10:50 -0000

Like Frances I am all about the local library. I love just kicking back & relaxing with all the magazines I want at my fingertips. Or browsing 101 menu ideas for my family dinners, lunches, or friendly get togethers. Craft ideas for kids, parenting tips, etc... There is so much to read & explore, and the best thing about it, is if I run out of time, I can take home whatever I didn't get to! :-)

Re: How do you define good leadership?

marn — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:03:00 -0000

Lead by example. Simple.

Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

marn — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:53:12 -0000

Remember you cannot 'make' anyone 'feel' a certain way... The only person you are in control of is yourself.... If that person chooses to feel angry, upset, put-out, resentful, etc... it really is their problem, not yours. If that person doesn't like you while you are being your 'true' self, then why would you want to spend time with them? Find some people you can be 'real' & 'true' around.
The best gift you can give yourself & the world is your true self. :-)

Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

marn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:31:31 -0000

I concur! DO NOT DO IT! I have seen WAY too many women do it, and then REALLY feel like they have lost their identity!!! Go for some hilights and a good cut. Spend some money on a great hair products. It will make all the difference!

Re: What would you do if you weren’t afraid

marn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:39:17 -0000

Stand up comedy - all the way! Am working on it though by attending theater sports, wee-haw! :-)

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

marn — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:24:50 -0000

A letter from my husband after he took a series of 'self-awakening' courses telling me how awesome I am, all the things he loves about me, and what a huge difference I make in his life, and our kids lives. :-)

Re: Lucia Frangione asks: What glass ceiling do you want to shatter?

marn — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:37:12 -0000

Ah-hem.... you mean 'Domestic GODDESS' - ;-)