A Thankful November: Day 29 & 30

November 29: I am thankful for holiday movies.  Tonight after a long day of work at the Las Vegas auto show, I came back to my hotel room, put my feet up, and began surfing the channels.  I found so many holiday movies, I settled of This Christmas.  I've never seen it before.  But I watched it, cried, and felt all warm and fuzzy and ready for the holidays.  I am grateful for holiday movies and music that help put me in the holiday spirit!

November 30:  As the month comes to an end, I am thankful for my job. The flexibility it awards me, the travel time, the quiet mommy time on the road, the fun laughs with co-workers and consumers, but most importantly, I am thankful for coming home from my job... I love coming home to my family.  I miss them so much when I am on the road. I am grateful to be wrapping up my last show of 2013 tomorrow, and heading home.  All the wonderful places I've been, nothing is like coming home!

Even though November is ending, you don't have to stop being thankful.  Remember to begin every day with a smile, calmness of mind, coolness of emotions, and a heart filled with gratitude!!
What are you thankful for?

A Thankful November: Day 28... Thanksgiving Day!

November 28:  Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Chanukah! Today, I am thankful for so much... Just look back over the month, that's just the tip of the iceberg though.  Of course, I am thankful for life, health, and happiness. I am thankful for my family and friends, and for the those I don't know. I am thankful for all of the many blessings God and the universe continue to bestow upon us.  I am also thankful for Self Soul Space, and the readers. Thank you for checking in, following, and reading about my way of living and my journey towards a healthier life.  This Thanksgiving and Chanukah, I wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Holiday season, and may you be blessed with all that your heart desires.  Thank you for supporting Self Soul Space!

A Thankful November: Day 26 & 27

November 26: I am thankful for my daughters' swim instructor.  Miss Amanda has been working with Jordan and Mia for about 2 years now.  She is amazing teacher, my daughters don't just love playing in the pool, they really love to see how many laps they can swim now.  She has taken them from little, splashing guppies, to lap-swimming, water-confident fish.  Thank you, Amanda! We all are truly grateful for you!!

November 27: I am thankful for quality time with my mom, Jereline.  Today, my mother & I spent the day just hanging out. We had an awesome brunch at the Hollywood diner, then we took care of a little Christmas shopping, and had an awesome pre-thanksgiving dinner at the Columbus Inn.  All while dodging, freezing rain and a bit of snow.  Even though it was cold, we had warm laughs and conversations!  I am grateful for fun days with her!

Wellness Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! Happy Hanukkah, and Happy (early) Thanksgiving! With the holiday season off to a start, I just wanted to share a few tips that have helped me survive many of holiday dinners and stay well....

Don't skip breakfast, no matter how large of a meal you are anticipating.

Be a taste tester, sample foods and don't over load your plate.

Get up and move, challenge the family to a just dance competition, a game of touch football, or go for a walk (or maybe even run in turkey trot race).

Choose fruit for dessert, avoid the pecan pie, or German chocolate cake, look for the fruit crisp or pumpkin pie... Skip the a la mode.

Don't over eat, leftovers are a wonderful thing, save some of those calories for another day.

Keep the dinner conversations light and positive. Remember the true reasons for the season, and be grateful for your many blessings... Yes, that means no obnoxious family gossip, and avoid politics. Plus stressful conversations can lead to indigestion... And no one wants that!

Most importantly, enjoy your holiday season... May it be merry and bright! Stay well! 

A Thankful November: Day 25

November 25: I am thankful for the innocence and hopes of children.  Tonight, my daughters wrote their letters to Santa.  I love their true belief in him and his magic, their hope he will give every boy and girl a wonderful Christmas, and their desire to help others in need have a nice holiday season.  I am grateful for it, it's amazing how the belief in such magic comes back alive inside of me.  I hope no one ever takes their hopes, dreams, innocence, and belief in magic and miracles away from them.