Get it all in~

Today I had the "pleasure" of going to 

an eye appointment.  

They informed me that it

 had been four years since

 I had last been in.  

Oops... 

Where has the time gone?

They went through the usual 

battery of tests 

&

 then to my great delight, 

( Ummm... NOT )

they dilated my eyes...

As I sat there with my eyes closed,

I started to think about all the time 

that has gone by...

It hardly seems possible...

After my eyes were fully dilated,

( as you can see...) 

I Looked like a Precious Moments Figurine.

Then, 

I was back in the chair under a light.  

It almost felt like the moment of truth...

Have things been really that blurry?

Apparently... 

Yes...

So, it's time to make a change.

Time to get things back in focus...

What a difference a simple 

eye exam can make...

When was the last time 

you checked to see if 

your life was in Focus?

XoXo

Motivational Monday~ Work in Progress

As we work towards what we want 
we need to take care of ourselves.
It's not just about achieving your 
ultimate goal, but taking care of 
yourself along the way...
With that being said,
you need to challenge yourself.
Change is not always easy
or
comfortable,
but
if you desire a change...
You need to be willing 
to move outside of your comfort zone.
Keep this in mind as you 
work towards your goal...

Trust...
have Faith in yourself.
Your Dreams,
 and Never Give Up!
XoXo

Mason Jar~

Spinning floating through the air

not living with a care...

The Butterfly danced in the morning sun...

Flitting, flying from place to place

with the most amazing grace...

Till one day she caught the eye 

of a child that was rushing by...

He watched as she moved 

from flower to flower.

Taken by her beauty,

he decided that he wanted to keep her.

So he went to the garage

and found himself a 

mason jar.

He took the time to 

find a hammer and nail 

to punch some holes

in the lid so that 

she would have fresh air...

He went to the garden 

and picked some

flowers so that she would 

have them.

Then he made his way 

to capturing the beauty 

that held his stare...

He found her once again

dancing in the summer sun...

He watched as she explored 

the different places in the garden.

Then he made his move.

He captured her...

Thrashing and crashing in the 

jar she kept trying to find her way out.

Finally, exhausted, she stopped to rest.

The boy watched her with great

 joy 

& 

pride 

till it was time for bed.

Then he placed her next to his head.

As he drifted off to sleep. 

All he could think about,

 was that she 

was his to keep...

By the break of dawn 

he realised that she was gone.  

He didn't know why?

He started to cry...

Simple truth of it all

she died longing to be free...

XoXo

Savvy Saturday ~ The Color Run

The Color Run

Welcome to another edition of Savvy Saturday.

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to
The Color Run.
I posted about my intent to participate in The Cleveland Color Run back in April.
Today, along with my husband Chad, 
and my friends Julie and Staci, I ran in The Color Run.
What is The Color Run?
In my humble opinion, 
it is the most colorful and fun 5K run/walk EVER!
It is like a run through a rainbow.
Everyone starts off in white t-shirts

and ends up looking like a human tie-dyed rainbow!

Each kilometer of the run is dedicated
to a specific color.
The first kilometer is yellow.
The second kilometer is green.
The third is blue

The fourth is purple,
and the fifth is pink.
The finish is literally a color explosion!

Why did I do it, or really why would anybody?
Well, besides the obvious "because it is fun" reason,
it benefits some wonderful charities.
The Color Run is currently being run in 30 different cities all over the country.
Each city's run benefits a different charity.
Here in Cleveland, The Color Run benefited Richmond Heights Parks Association.
Charities in other cities include 
Habitat for Humanity, 
Meals on Wheels, 
The Ronald McDonald House, 
Police Unity Tour, etc.


The Color Run is for EVERYBODY 
of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels.

If you would like more information go to:
www.thecolorrun.com


You can also register to participate in The Color Run at the same website, 
but don't hesitate because they fill up very quickly.


I highly recommend The Color Run as it was an amazing experience and totally FUN!!!


XOXO....

Fantastic Foodie Friday~Endive with Cranberry Orange Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
   1 Cup chopped cooked chicken 

   2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 Cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 

    2 Heads green or red Belgian endive (16 leaves)

1/3 Cup frozen (thawed) cranberry-orange relish or sauce 

  16 Cashews

Directions:

Step 1:  Mix chicken, onions, orange peel, salt, ginger and mayonnaise until well blended (if making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours).

Step 2:  Spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken mixture onto each endive leaf. Top each with 1 teaspoon relish and 1 cashew. Garnish with additional orange peel if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)

• Calories 40
• (Calories from Fat 10)

• Total Fat 1g
• (Saturated Fat 0g,
• Trans Fat 0g)

• Cholesterol 10mg

• Sodium 75mg

• Total Carbohydrate 4g
• (Dietary Fiber 0g,
• Sugars 3g)

• Protein 3g