Missing my Little Mosaics

I was digging through my goodies tonight and I realized that I missed doing my mini mosaics.  I don't really have time (or maybe the energy --clean up time) to do one right now, but I may do another soon.

I did see a beautiful lamp that inspired me to do something with a lamp that I have sitting next to my bed. Mosaic the bottom and then make a stained glass lampshade for it.  Only thing...I like the lighting in my room to be bright and the glass really dulls the light a bit. hmmmm

A Good Use For the Internet

I complain about technology sometimes.  Like how we use the Internet and email too much and how that technology has created this instant gratification lifestyle.  I complain about how my daughter is socializing online when she is out shopping.  And I complain about the drama ridden reality shows. Not saying I am not guilty of any of these things--except the socializing online when I am out of the house, and I only watch the occasional drama ridden show.

But I have found a good use for the Internet and some useful things about talk shows--not so much reality shows--although I do think that Undercover Boss is a show that does some good.

There are so many  sites out there that encourage people to "do" something-- to create something everyday, to make a list of goals and accomplish it, to become healthier, etc.

And that type of encouragement is actually happening on TV too.  I watched a story about an amazing principal on the Ellen show today.  And the message from Ellen was to encourage other principals to do what this one does.  Wouldn't that be amazing???!!!!! If every single student had encouragement like that, our world would be better than anyone could ever imagine. Watch the segment--it made me teary.

I actually got sucked into a Dr. Phil episode--sort of--okay, I didn't change the channel.  He is not one I usually watch cos I'm not a big fan.   But this episode was about starting a weight loss challenge with an audience.  The people included in this challenge were told that people would be looking to them for encouragement.  Now that is a beneficial 15 minutes of fame.

Anyway, I am going to create a page on this blog that has links to sites that encourage people.  I'll start with a few that I have discovered recently.  If you ever need encouragement for something, maybe you can stop by and find some.

If you know of one, send me a link and I'll check it out.

101 things in 1001 days

I've never been much of a list person.  My best friend and daughter live for them, but not me--at least up until now. I love spontaneity; and, the structure of following a list seemed counterintuituve. I've made lists before, but missed the key element of looking at them again and checking things off.

Recently, I happened upon a blog post at Eat Your Career that led me to research the 101 Things in 1001 days project or DayZero Project.  I liked the idea of having nearly three years to complete the items on the list.

Without committing myself to the project, I decided to create my list--then I would decide if I wanted to commit to it.

I had already missed days on my Whale A Day project and I wondered if I was setting myself up for failure with this much larger list.  The truth is, the list existed long before it hit the paper and the "failure" was present even without it being on paper.

The first round I wrote nearly 50 items.  Some were particularly lofty and I contemplated removing some of them--could I really accomplish all of them in a little less than three years?

As I took a few days to compile my list, I came to realize that I have more than enough tools in my spiritual toolbag to be successful and I  incorporated the use of those tools into the list--#77 is one of them; and I have already completed #79 to help me be successful.

I have committed.  You can read my list here if you like.  My start date is 9/11/11 and my completion date is 6/8/14.

I'd love to have encouragement, which is why I am doing this publicly.

Cheer me on!