LIVE

Winter Song

"Be a best friend, tell the truth

over use 'I love you', go to work,

do your best, don't out smart your common sense,

never let your prayin' knees get lazy, and love like crazy."

My Sister is Hysterical

For real, follow her...

http://twitter.com/Carrie_A

Too Good

MICHAEL BUBLE

Tonight, I am seeing Michael Buble in concert for the second time. Words can't properly express how excited I am! I have my camera ready and will be back to comment once I've managed to catch my breath after what will undoubtedly be another breathtaking performance...

For now, enjoy this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kedr2WApjWg

Oh, and this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA

One more, just for fun ;) ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDX1dZWAEM0

LIVE with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. LAUGH. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to LEARN. Do what you LOVE. Live as if this is all there is.

Bittersweet

Will each triumph in my life feel bittersweet, just as the news that I was accepted into my top choice grad school program does? I am happy, of course, that upon taking this leap of faith, I have moved a big step forward toward becoming a teacher, but something's missing.

As I listened to the voicemail, hearing the words that I'd been accepted into the Lesley collaborative internship program with Hillside Elementary School, there was one person I wanted to share my good news with; but I couldn't.

It's difficult to think ahead to the many milestones I will (hopefully) reach in my life: getting my teaching degree, meeting "the one," getting married, having children... I hate that my mom won't be here for all of these things. I miss her like crazy.

The other day, I stopped to think about the fact that it had been awhile since I'd cried for her. This worried me. Then, yesterday came and the moment hit me like a ton of bricks. She is the inspiration behind my wanting to become a teacher. I saw the number of lives she touched in her own classroom, and it is my hope to follow closely in her footsteps and do the same.

My faith reassures me that she's watching down and knows I've been accepted into the program, but it still doesn't stop me from wanting to pick up the phone to call and tell her, or drive straight home to share my good news. It's just not the same, sitting here, urging myself to believe she is, though from a distance, seeing what I'm doing with my life...

Fear of Change

A little daily inspiration...

"Fear of change can keep you in a soul-crushing job, a bad relationship, or a physically destructive lifestyle. Ask yourself: Is the devil-you-know approach really good enough for you? Is your life making you happy? If you answered no to either of those questions, WHAT do you have to lose by embracing change?

The truth is, things should be changing — your body is changing, your habits are changing, your attitude is changing. This might be the point where, because of so much change, you're starting to freak out a little bit. You might be asking yourself, What will all this change mean — to my life's direction, my relationships, my identity?

The only thing that's holding you back from achieving your dreams is YOU. Believe in yourself, and stop letting your excuses keep you from living. Screw surviving — it's time to thrive!"

--Jillian Michaels

March Madness Begins!!

March 1, 2010 is day #1 of what will be the best month ever!!

1. I will be finding out if I've been accepted into the graduate school program I applied to -- fingers crossed!

2. There will be a long overdue 16 University party to welcome Thayer!

3. MICHAEL BUBLE concert on March 19th :)

4. St. Patrick's Day parade in Southie!

5. Week-long vacation in BEAUTIFUL San Diego, California...and a reunion with my oh-so-dear friend, Alyssa :)

10 Love Resolutions for 2010

http://www.oprah.com/relationships/10-Love-Resolutions-For-2010/1

It's Time For...

So, we're almost two months into 2010, and I have to say that my year is going pretty well. I've been enjoying lots of time with friends, both near and far; am now finding myself in the middle of the application process for grad school; and for the first time, in a long time, have just been feeling happier in general.

Though my weekdays are jam packed ..work all day followed by afternoons with Madeleine ending with nightly trips to the gym (yes, I've gotten back into the routine, and couldn't be happier about it!), I'm still finding myself to be energized, at peace, and content.

Some of that may have to do with the fact that I was pretty happy to see 2009 end. I'd experienced negative situations with friends, while completely losing other friendships all together. In a word, the year had been more "ICK" than good. Needless to say, I'm happy for the change of energies and am optimistic about keeping things steady on this track-of-positivity.

UNH GIRLS! from Allison Pomykato on Vimeo.

"10 Things I'd Love to Tell My Younger Self"

• You are at least 10 times prettier than you think you are.
• The only thing you should be faking is confidence.
• Want to try something new like painting, skiing, yoga? Go to the library and borrow 10 different books on the subject.
• No matter how old you get, remember what it was like to be a nine-year old girl.
• In the same vein, flowers — freshly cut or potted — are never a waste of money.
• Speaking of money, starting right this moment, whether you’re 20 or 60, you can change your finances around.
• If your stomach hurts and you haven’t got a virus, you’re in a bad situation.
• When meeting someone new and he or she seems to be behaving like a jerk, show compassion first.
• Wear sunscreen on your face, neck, and hands every day — winter and summer.
• And if you are in bed with a man, and he’s the right man… meaning your stomach doesn’t hurt, he’s smiling at you, he knows your name, he’s not drunk, and neither are you—for godsakes—enjoy yourself.

It's Relay Time Again...!!!

Family & Friends,

This year, I am once again taking part in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, the largest cancer-fighting movement in the world, and I am hoping you will support me!

Each of us have our own reasons for caring about the fight against cancer. Whatever your reasons, I hope you'll choose to support me by making a donation to the American Cancer Society.You can do it online on my personal page, or you can print an offline donation form if you'd prefer to write a check. Also, feel free to join my team and come out to see what Relay For Life is all about! I promise you a life-changing experience at the very least :)

Thank you in advance for your support!

http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jilliananderer

2010 Reunion of Friends

20 Easy Ways To Be Happier

1) Make Your Bed Every Morning

2) Shorten Your Commute
3) Find a Rocking Chair
4) Make Lists

5) Paint Your Toenails
6) Wake up the Right Way
7) Talk About Something New
8) Refuse to Give Advice

9) Rearrange Your Furniture
10) Smile on the Outside

11) Gaze at a Photograph
12) Get Informed

13) Turn off the TV

14) Eat Avocados
15) Sing or Hum a Tune
16) Break the Rules

17) Invigorate Your Senses
18) Visit a Quiet Place

19) Forgive Someone

20) Spend More Time with Your Happy Friends