Off to Germany!!

I had a workshop preview for a friend of mine tonight, and it was a lot of fun! One of the things he said was "what do we listen to more often, our inner critic or our inner champion?". Of course, most of us answered our inner critic, because that's what we do. But I encourage you to compliment yourself, starting today!

Since I'm the one who's writing, I guess I'll start. I'm going to compliment myself on being able to enjoy the moment, and be spontaneous. I've been like that most of my life, and I like it. I found out this afternoon that I had an opportunity to go to Germany for 2 weeks with one of my best friends, on airline miles. If I had been too wrapped up in planning, I would have said no. But I didn't, and am ready to go! (A good reason to keep your passport up to date!)

I know this would make many people excited, and just as many terrified. It's all about what you're comfortable with. But find something you like, wait, find something you LOVE about yourself and write it down. Remind yourself of it when you're having a "beat yourself up day" (you know, I'm fat, I hate my job, why can't I have a good relationship....) and if you believe it, it'll turn your mood around. Promise. Even better, write 3 or 4 things you love about yourself and then come up with some for the people you care about and share them with them. Guaranteed they'll brighten their mood too.

I can't wait to tell some travel stories when I get back. Hearing travel stories and seeing the pictures are some of my favorite things, so if you feel the urge, send them to me!

Sisterhood

I've been writing blogs & not posting them for weeks now because I don't think you'll want to read them. It's not a self-doubt issue or anything, I just don't like them myself. So everyday the BLOG is becoming bigger on my to-do list. I have good ideas! I have things to say! But nothing. I think it's because my energy comes across live, in person. I just don't do well on paper, or in pictures. It's why when I was on Match everyone who met me said "you look soooo much better in person". I never knew whether that was a compliment or not.....

But here it is, I'm just going to post this.

I started the FemmeTastics! for a lot of reasons, but one of them was for the sisterhood. And that's what's the hardest to create. Everyone wants a partner, whatever that means to them; but no matter what, we always need friends. And we can take them for granted (especially if we're in a relationship) and when we're busy they can be the first to be put on the back burner. But don't! Make time to nurture & grow your friendships because you'll need each other at some point.

It's been a hard week for some friends of mine. One, a newer friend, had a double masectomy last week & is having a horrible time recovering. Another, an older friend who I'd lost touch with, just lost her 4-month old baby to SIDS. My heart hurts so much for both of them! At the same time, another friend is celebrating the birth of her first baby. It's exciting, but most of her friends have grown children so it's different.

Things change so quickly, you never know when you're going to need someone to lean on, or when someone's going to need to lean on you. Keep your friendships alive, and take the time to rekindle ones that mean something to you. And if you're looking for new friends, make the effort (this is where the plug for FemmeTastics! comes in.....LOL) to come out and meet some fabulous ladies. I've been amazed at the people I've met through this venture and continue to meet everyday. It's wonderful how many friendly, funny, smart women there are!!

And if you need something, whether you're part of the FemmeTastics! or just ran across us, let me know. Really.

With that, I promise my next post will be lighter; especially if someone else wants to write for me. Anyone???? :)

Have a great weekend and hope to see you on the boat on Saturday-rain or shine!!