"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Friday, June 21, 2013

Fun Friday With A Little Help From My Friends....



TODAY IS BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY:





I was visiting my niece last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper.
"This is the 21st century," she said. 'I don't waste money on newspapers.   
Here, use my iPad."
I can tell you this…………………… 
That fly never knew what hit him.


THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SMILE:





I threw this in from Pinterest.....



 



Jerry at Asthecrackerheadcrumbles



1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.

16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."




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THE LAUGH:





THE LIFT:


Remember, true power doesn’t need to shout to prove itself. It can whisper and still be heard.




62 comments:

Shelly said...

Love these! Such wisdom in the list. I especially liked the last one~

Unknown said...

Really good list....we should take heed to them in our everyday life. Happy Friday and hope your weekend is a good one.

Rob-bear said...

This began badly with "BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY."
1. I don't have a job at which to work.
2. I don't have my dog any more.

How much worse can that be; zero for two?

Blessings and Bear hugs!
Bears Noting
Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

Elizabeth Edwards said...

wow, if that is a happy face ... i'm scared. ha. ha!! ( :

you & your friend find the greatest funnies. thanks.

have a great weekend. big big hugs.

Anonymous said...

such a great post, you put so much thought and care in each post to lift us up, makes us laugh and educate us, I just enjoy my visits here so much, I thankyou for that, have a super weekend,

Lynn said...

It's never too late to be happy - I agree with that one and wish everyone knew that.

Jill said...

Just amazing things here. Gives me pause. Thank you, sweet lady!

Nonnie said...

Thanks for all the smiles and the wisdom. Everything on the list is good, but one that stands out somewhat is about throwing all our problems out there and not trading them for someone else's. Isn't that interesting?
And life IS a gift!
Have a great weekend, friend!

Gina said...

I loved this post! Thank you & have a super weekend!

MadSnapper said...

that last happy face is how i have been feeling all week... i love the when mommy came to work for us

Cheri said...

I don't know what I liked more, the newspaper, the chick or the kid asking if the wedding pic was when mommy came to work for them. Good ones, Sandie.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Ha, my client loves animals, so I don't think she'd mind a bit if I brought my dog to work ;-)

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Resistance is indeed futile when it comes to chcolate :) I am powerless

TexWisGirl said...

loved the 45 things. :)

and i saw lisa's post today about you sending a box of toys to the boys. how incredible sweet and generous of you!

Pooja Mittal said...

Ur so creative,love that chocolate basket ... :)
Lets follow each other on bloglovin as GFC is going... I dont want to loose touch with you...
Kisses
Keep in touch
www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com

Linda @ A La Carte said...

The list is great! I'm trying to incorporate some of these into my life!

hugs,
Linda

Sandee said...

I just love that video. That's a toe tapper and if you don't smile then something is wrong with you.

Loved the 45 ways to make life better. Spot on.

Have a terrific day. Big hugs from sunny California. ☺

Paula said...

I like this entry, lots of good stuff here. I wear purple and sometime I even wear dangling earrings.

nancygrayce said...

Love the virtual fly swatter! That made me laugh!

Each one of those 45 words of wisdom hit home with me, so thanks!!!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

Life is such a gift. Hope you have a fantastic Friday!

Anonymous said...

oh lots of great Friday things in here Sandie. I watched the youtube Video. Funny and sweet.

Wanted to share with my sister in-law as she is a cat lover.

She would love the video.

Could not get it to get the code to copy.

You have a terrific Day too!

Betty Manousos said...

thanks for the wise words and smiles:)

happy 1st day of summer!

:))

Suzan said...

So many great one liners!!
Have a wonderful weekend Sandie!! I'm loving this summer - EVERYDAY IS A SATURDAY!!

Terri D said...

All good stuff, Sandie! Happy weekend!

Ms. A said...

I can SO RELATE to the laugh. Because of the shape of my mouth, people ALWAYS think I'm mad. However, in all fairness, they think right about half the time! LOL!

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Sandie,
So enjoyed the little video and music that went with it.
Your list is great-just imagine if we just picked say 5 of those things to incorporate into our life-how amazing this world would be!
You are the best!
Happy Hugs-
Jemma

Bev said...

Great as always...happy weekend!!

Ginny Hartzler said...

I love the first joke about the fly!!!! I just finished telling Lisa how sweet you are!!!! What an awesome thing to do when you are usually so busy...

Theresa Mahoney said...

Oh my yum! I must make one of those chocolate bowls sometime!

The chickie reminds me of grumpy kitty lol. Long lost cousins or some sort?

barbara woods said...

what doesn't kill you make you stronger?

Lynn said...

The Mommy maid cartoon-LOL! Loved the words to live by too! Happy Weekend:@)

Unknown said...

That video was so cute and it made me smile before heading to bed. Chocolate bowl, it looks really yummy :) enjoy your weekend ,

Angela said...

Loved the words to live by! Also, loved the mommy maid cartoon! I feel that way sometimes...

TARYTERRE said...

I like framing the situation with the words in 5 years will this really matter. so true.

Jenni said...

More good stuff... my sweet new friend! Hope your weekend is fabulous and full of joy...

(Will think abut the GFC)

Hugs!
Jenni

Arkansas Patti said...

Really liked #13 and i do try to always remember that.
Grumpy peep is precious.
Definitely an "upper" post.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I always feel better when I visit you! There were a lot of truisms in that list! I'll write a couple of them in my journal tonight! Thanks and BIG HUGS!!

Unknown said...

Made me smile! Thank you for another very honorable mention.

Ann said...

Love the list
That happy face is what mine looks like some days at work....lol

Susan said...

Hello Sandie....

Got a chuckle out of quite a few of those!

Loved the ipad swatting the fly.

And I copied those inspirational thoughts for my special file.

Thanks! Hope you have a swell weekend. Susan (Does anybody use that term anymore? Swell, meaning terrific? ha haha)

mail4rosey said...

You've got lots and lots of good ones here today.

Lisa over at Two Bears is spreading good rumors about you today, Sandie. :) You're a sweetheart. :)

Merlesworld said...

That was very uplifting today made me fell better and I can now face the day.
Merle......

Cathy said...

Amen to #34 and I love the iPad story! Have a great weekend.

jack69 said...

You know, I love that list of LIFE helps. They are so true.
Late, getting ready to call it quits for today. Sending Love from Columbus, Texas. (there must be a Columbus in every state!)
((HUGS))

Savannah Granny said...

Thanks Sandi for the list!! I needed that! Happy Summer, Ginger

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

I enjoyed the video, life is be lived and enjoyed not resented

Denise said...

Hope you have an awesome weekend my friend.

Debbie said...

Too many wonderful things this week to shout them all out! I loved the little quote about men insulting and women complimenting. That is so true and so sad that it is.

I just kept nodding my head over and over as I read down the list.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

Hey Gayle....these are great....love that last quote. and always love how you try to cheer up everyone here. Your spirit is awesome. So glad I found you and we've become friends. Have a super Saturday. :)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I missed your post yesterday! Still cracking up over the ipad joke!

Tanna said...

That is probably the best LIST I've ever read, Sandie. Perfect. And, I'm still chortling over the day Mom came to work for us. LOL! blessings ~ tanna

renae said...

Hi Sandie, That list? Are those all from YOU!? Awesome.

I had fun at the wedding and now getting into my replies. But I am tired today. Off to a nap I go. Have a great weekend. Your blog looks great with all your faces back! (hug)

Dolores said...

As ALWAYS, your post...lift my spirits and make me smile.... thank you!!
So true about the men and women thing...women complimenting and men insulting... funny!

Jille said...

That list was very thought provoking! I found myself agreeing with every word

Denise said...

I received my socks today sweety, love them.

Catherine said...

Hope you are having a terrific weekend and finding some good stuff to smile at! :)
xo Catherine

Unknown said...

Thanks Sandie, as always your fridays are the best...love the video..so sweet...Hope you had a great weekend! Zoe

Elizabeth said...

As always, you bless me with a laugh and a smile. Like the iPad joke the best this week.
Am craving chocolate now.
Thanks. (Sarcasm)

The Boston Lady said...

The list is fantastic. Every item meant something to me. Love the cartoon "is this when mommy came to work for us...". LOL. Love your header. Ann

Scooter said...

LOVE the 45 list, so true!! Jazzi works with me every day with the kids!!! LOL Great post!!

Diana

Jim said...

I believe your difference between men and women when they socialize.

The video part where the cat is biting the guy's nose reminds me of the night when the dog bit Dave Letterman's face.

Your list of 45 was nice, no favorites there, sorry.
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We've been out of town since Friday, went to San Antonio (Texas).
Do you know that San Antonio is Texas' second largest city (our Houston is first). It is also the most fun to visit city.
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Dee said...

I enjoyed your smile video Sandie. it had me tapping my toes to the beat and smiling at the photo's half way through. I must complain...you have to stop teasing/tempting with the chocolate photo's. LOL