Pamper-U

Monday, February 3, 2014

More Happinesss

Day 14 Tickled to see someone playing a ukelele on the beach.

Day 15 Finding a tiny sand dollar made my day.

Day 16 Flowers always make me happy. These were along the beach.

Friday, January 31, 2014

If you've ever run a race you know that you have to pace yourself so that you will make it to the finish line. Life is a lot like running a race.

A runner that takes off at the start often loses steam before reaching the finish line. The runner that comes out a little slower may be able to pace herself so that she has a little extra to push to a finish line win. Are you pacing your race? If you rush along too fast you might be missing important life lessons and feel like you are running out of steam. A slower pace will allow you to meet interesting people and enjoy experiences you have.

Slow down your life this year and get to know people along the way. You never know how much they can influence your life. They can refresh you, inspire you and guide you. I am trying to say yes to as many opportunities as I can this year. That means being open to new people. For me that is a little daunting. My hubby can strike up a conversation with anyone but for me that is a little harder.

Stop and think about the people who have influenced you the most already on your life's journey. If I were to compile a list my family would be at the top of the list. So would my best friend Gail and some of my teaching partners. Usually the people you are the closest to have the most impact. However, sometimes people you meet in passing can have an impact too. I am hoping to meet some interesting guys and gals. (As we were driving I saw a homeless fellow carrying a sign that said... "Can you help?" and down a little ways the sign read, "Your ad here". Now there was a creative fellow! Wouldn't you like to know his story?)

You know people are a thirsty bunch. Many of us need a kind deed, a wise word or a shoulder to cry on. We all have a story to tell and we each have something to teach the world. Pace yourself as you run through life. Make sure you are not running too fast and missing out on moments around you. Just like in a race runners slow down or stop to refuel/refresh themselves. We also need to slow down or stop on our journey. You never know who you might meet and whose story you'll hear.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Easy Way to Frost Sugar Cookies

I don't make sugar cookies very often, mostly at Christmas. When my kids were younger we always made those cookies and everyone helped with the cutting out and frosting. Now that they are grown with kids of their own, it's quite a job to do all those cookies by myself. It is a teensy bit time consuming.

So I was tickled to come across this post by Autumn about a quick way to frost sugar cookies. I might even be tempted to make Valentine sugar cookies!

Have you ever tried frosting cookies like this? Any other shortcuts you use when you make sugar cookies by yourself?
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More Happiness

Day 10 Seeing blooming flowers in January.
Day11 Being able to do a short run.
Day 12 Having a martini at a beachside bar with my sister Annie made me happy.
Day 13 Getting to photograph Annie and David before the ball they went to. Loved, loved her shoes!

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