Time Changes...

Time spins fast... too fast for a lot of us.  So many changes can occur in one afternoon, and before you know it, the year is over. 

It gets hard to stay in the moment when you are rushing to the next appointment or trying to get the dry cleaning while dropping off your kid at Soccer practice...

So...how do you stay in touch with the moment while dealing with the changes of the rolling tide?? Especially when its a beautiful day outside and the sun is brightly smiling...

Breathe.... for about 45 seconds... there is time for this... and feel the sweet breeze passing by, or just listen to the sound of your breath.

Remember that it will all work out, even if its not exactly the way you planned, with the red balloons, mint chip ice cream and pink streamers, but there will be cake, there is always cake!!

 Focus on the road ahead ... and realize it will be filled with rocks.. but those rocks will be placed in all the right places so you can make your messy footprint as you glide through to the next phase.



Stop, look and listen to the action around you and you will be stunned at the stillness you experience...

or maybe just the sprinklers turning on in your neighbors lawn...stay still long enough and a light mist might softly brush your face in the summer heat.

So, my glamorous friends, embrace changes.. and they will embrace you back.

Until next time...

For a Low Budget Summer

So its June gloom outside in the morning with a hot afternoon sun burning off the rays of the roof and you scored the weekend off to do what you please...

But your on a budget and you can't plan an afternoon of mimosas and macaroons at fancy pants cafe.

Do not fret.... I have made a list of low budget Summer activities that will get you smiling in the sun.

1.  Hit the beach and bring some snacks.... don't forget to build a sand castle.

2.  Make a simple, easy on your wallet home improvement, like painting a strip on a wall or adding a small detail that makes a big difference. ( this is especially good on those 90 degree days when you can't go outside.)

3.  Picnic at your local park.... I know its an age old idea, but once you actually do it, you will appreciate how social and relaxing it is at the same time.

4.  Take a hike up Pacific Coast Highway and enjoy the view. ( Do this when it is sunset, you will have the best view and the temperature will be just right)

5.  Volunteer at a local recreation center to help with summer programs.( This will be fun and you might even learn something)

6.  Museum hopping ....on the right days when the ticket prices are the lowest, or if  you are a student or a senior, you get a sweet discount...

7.  After the museum hopping, hold an art session at your house with your buddies and draw or paint on extra sheets of paper you have and any pencils or paint lying around. (This is fun, therapeutic and inexpensive)

8.  Start a summer project that has no monetary gain.  It can be anything your heart desires, a blog, a painting, a cooking recipe or a rock and roll album.  Something just for you and your own satisfaction that you can work on at your own pace and find pleasure in.

9.  Write a series of summer love poems and save them for your wedding day.

10.  Attend a free outdoor yoga class, there are a lot out there, or better yet, start your own.

I hope this list inspires you for your 2016 Summer...

Until Next time...