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Last Updated: 5/25/2009

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Gender: Female
Status: Divorced
Age: 53
Sign: Aquarius

City: Maryville
State: Tennessee
Country: US
Signup Date: 1/15/2007

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Sunday, May 31, 2009 

Current mood:  artistic
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
   
   While sitting around tonight, I was thinking about all the goals we plan for ourselves that we never reach.  Do we over step our own goals?  I for one always want to do more than I ever seem to accomplish.  I look at other people who have the same life style as me that get so much more done. How do they do it?  Sleep less?  I wish I knew the perfect combination.  

    My grandson played his baseball game today and they all played like winners, and most of all they all had fun!  Doing what they love.  They ended up winning the game and felt good because they practiced hard this week and it payed off.  Can't we learn so much from eight year olds?  A bribe of ice cream cones if they won was a great incentive!!!

    Affirmation:  Think positive.  Think like a winner.  Be yourself. 
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Sunday, April 05, 2009 

Current mood:  determined
Category: Life
   Our family has been in one crisis state after another.  Trying to stay positive in such a negative surrounding is almost impossible.  I feel bad that I feel bad! 

   They say writing your feelings down helps, and for me that is perfectly true.  The writing makes it all seem so trivial in the end.  How does this effect me?  Why should I feel overwhelmed? 

    I am telling myself everyday that all I have to do is think positive and the people around me will get things worked out in their own lives.  I feel so lucky I have a wonderful family who cares about each other, and on the other hand sometimes I find myself ignoring them if possible.  Am I a bad person? 

Until Next time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation:  Keep the faith, and all will work its self out.  Being strong in such a weak environment is a trial of self. 

7:39 PM 
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Friday, March 20, 2009 

Current mood:  cheerful
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

    Spring is finally here!!! What a beautiful day in Tennessee.  The Bradford Pears are at full bloom, and the grass is getting so green.  I went last night to see my three year old grandson play "WEE BALL." I didn't even know they could play that young.  It was awesome. 

    Tomorrow is a full one day Writer's Workshop in Knoxville.  I am looking so forward to that.  One thing I have done for myself this year is my writing career.  I decided this was the year I was actually going to put everything possible off, and do concentrate on my writing.  It makes me happy and whole. 

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty
I got the ball.... sherryr98 (Sherry Harrell)

Affirmation:  Keep after the dream!

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Saturday, February 21, 2009 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
  Why do we make unreachable goals?  Why do we over expect what we can accomplish?  I know for myself if I make a "TO DO" list if it is not a full page, then I think I am not getting much done. But, why not put three or four items on the list and feel like you got more done when they are complete.  I guess a lot of creative people are like me they procrastinate and then when their projects are not completed on the time frame they created they feel like slacker's.  Well...we did not get what we wanted done so are we? 

    There is one of my favorite books on writing and giving yourself enough time to do it right, that I love.  The title is "BIRD BY BIRD" by Anne Lamott.  It is an excellent book.   So, I guess what we need to do is give ourselves less items on our list, and not make unrealistic goals.  When we feel comfortable with our accomplishments then that is when we can add on things we want and need in our lives.

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation:  If you are getting overwhelmed with not reaching all your goals, just step back and remember "Bird by Bird."  Like Anne, you will sooner than later get all your goals accomplished.  

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Saturday, January 24, 2009 

Current mood:  confident
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

   This week looking back has been very rewarding.  We had some unexpected snow, which was very cool!  The snow was so beautiful falling on Monday.  Work was busy, and the week went fast.

    I have been trying to work out my writing goals,and my plans for this year.  They say to try to make your goals reachable.  I am the worlds worst to make these long list and feel bad when everything is not accomplished.  I have some goals that I will meet this year.  I am going to a major conference this year.  I am working hard to get some writing done so I will be able to attend with manuscript in hand.  I pray nightly to get the courage to say "NO" to intruders on my time.  I love my family and my friends, but, if my goals are going to be met I have to seize every free minute. 

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation:  Stay on your course, and you will not falter.


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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 

Current mood:  confident
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
     Today we have a new president.  Barack Obama.  The first black man to take the highest office of our land.  I hope to him and his family all the good will in their time in the White House.

     There will be naysayers thinking the worse.  There always is negativity, but with a strong will we will preserve. 

     We had some snow last night and yesterday, it is bitter cold.  I stayed home today because I was afraid to venture out on the icy roads.  I was all ready to go and with forethought decided it would be best if I stayed home.  My grandson's are home today with me.  It seems they are glad for us to play and make a cake together today. 

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation:  We all have goals to reach and plans we hope to keep.  Along with the plans and goals we have our hopes and dreams.  Keep your eyes on the prize everyday of your life, and work toward all that you desire for your future.  
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Sunday, January 11, 2009 

Current mood:  refreshed
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
    Today has been a relaxing day.  I worked on getting my office in some order.  I am reading a great book by Brenda Novak.  I have the Twilight series but, I am holding off reading them because everybody says once you start you can't put it down.  I have to much writing to do to get tied up in reading into the night.

    Working out a writing schedule is beginning to be tough, I know it is another way to procrastinate.

    The rain this week is a little depressing at times.  Some
sunshine would do great.

Until Next Time,

Betty

Affirmation:  Work hard on your goal.  One step at a time.  Each day will bring you closer to the prize.




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Friday, January 09, 2009 

Current mood:  energetic
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
     This has been a wonderful first week!  Full of new experiences.  I have enrolled in a on-line class with Margie Lawson.  The name of the course is "DEFEATING SELF DEFEATING BEHAVIOR."   It is a motivated challenging your inner self course, to be the best you can be.  Along with this course, I have launched a new writing site for writer's of all genre's.  WRITING EXTRAVAGANZA is a helpful challenge for writer's to get on target with their hopes, and dreams, and their writing careers.  We invite anyone at anytime of the year to join us.  If you have heard of National Writer's Month, you will be interested to know we are encouraging along the same ideas.  Write Quantity, not Quality.  If you have questions or interest email me @AGi8002312@aol.com.

   I hope everyone had as just an exciting start to the new year.

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation: 

    Whatever you can imagine, you can achieve.  Believe in your self, and others will believe in you. 

  

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Sunday, January 04, 2009 

Current mood:  cheerful
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
    Life changes, life lessons.  We all need to adjust our thinking from time to time.  Like this post, I am using a different font rather than my regular one.  My thinking, "what the heck."  A little change but, a change still.  My writing career is becoming more real to me.  I find myself wanting to write down sayings, different names, places, etc.  People watching is my favorite pastime. 

    The new year seems to be the time when people are giving their lives a second look.  What Can I do to be a better person?  Will I find someone to spend my life with?  Will all my projects be finished?  Can I make a realistic "TO DO LIST?"  All seems simple.  All are life changing behaviors.  I will be working daily to change my thought process to make my negative  thoughts positive.

Affirmation:  Think positive, and you will grow rich in your life. 
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Friday, January 02, 2009 

Current mood:  artistic
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
    Happy New Year!  I have had a wonderful day! Such a day of inspiration and learning.  I spent about 6 hours today at a critique party.  Wow, Thanks girls, and fellow writer friends.  I came home so pumped I got my laptop out and worked some on my Blog space.  I still want some changes, but, I haven't found them yet.  (Stay tuned.)

     So much new adventures for this year to come.  

Until Next Time Friends,

Betty

Affirmation:  Stay focused, and you will succeed.  Practice your craft no matter what it is you yearn to achieve.     

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