Tying shoes

Tying Shoes 101

Yoga

As I am lying on my back smothered under my bedclothes, I am beyond exhausted. I don't feel as if I accomplished as much today. I was very anxious and just couldn't get focus. I was high-strung today, but I knew that I had to go to yoga tonight. I am so glad that I did. Even though I came home and took a shower, I could not muster up any energy to clean up. Yet, mentally I am recharged and feel so much better I am not as stressed. Yoga is my new outlet. It fulfills my life and blesses my body and soul.

Yoga

As I am lying on my back smothered under my bedclothes, I am beyond exhausted. I don't feel as if I accomplished as much today. I was very anxious and just couldn't get focus. I was high-strung today, but I knew that I had to go to yoga tonight. I am so glad that I did. Even though I came home and took a shower, I could not muster up any energy to clean up. Yet, mentally I am recharged and feel so much better I am not as stressed. Yoga is my new outlet. It fulfills my life and blesses my body and soul.

Achievement

Today, I feel like I really achieved something. I printed out a photograph I took and put it in a frame. It looks so professional. I painted over the part of the breakfast bar that Jacob decided to color a gray marker on. I bought a folding table for our laundry room. I have washed loads and loads of clothing all day. I am starting to see the nice linoleum floor. I even found time to go to the gym and work out. I cooked dinner. I sent emails. I schedule important meetings. I followed up. I read a book. I can see my kitchen counter. I washed Jasmine's hair. I went to JSU to turn in my graduation clearance. I threw more than 27 pieces of paper away. I am exhausted. Yet, it feels really great to think of all I have accomplished today. Hopefully, I can repeat the same thing tomorrow.

Unconditional Love

What would the world be like if everyone loved each other genuinely in an unconditional manner like God's love? Would we live harmoniously and bathe ourselves in forgiveness and faithfulness? Would we just shake it off when someone inflicts excruciating pain on our very souls? Would we all accept the flaws and the untruths often exposed at a vulnerable and trying time?

Vicious Cycle

Have you ever been just so sick and tired that you were sick and tired of bring sick and tired? I am realizing that you can stop being sick and tired by ending the vicious cycle. I now know it's time for me to stop this cycle of repeat offenses by taking the necessary steps to remove me from such an environment. People treat you only the way you allow them to. Sometimes, your comfort zone interferes with what you know is necessary. However, it's important to understand that remaining in an unhealthy comfort zone hurts you more than an unfamiliar comfort zone. Perhaps you have to reach a point that you just have to wake up and realize that things change. Sometimes it takes a wake-up call to understand that the enjoyment of your life rears with you and God. The situation won't get better if you allow and accept it. You have to take the stance and make a change. Time is precious and you can't let it be. It's time for me to think ahead and visualize what's in the future. Mistreatment bad disrespect dwindles down your body as a deadly drugged. Their potency infuses in your spirit and essence. Feeling a sense of validation by what others think and feel about you overshadows your own perception of yourself. Putting your faith in humankind without thinking about disappointment leans a hand to faulty understanding and often terribly hurt feelings. I am determined that I can do better, and I will do better. By ending this vicious cycle now, I will get what I want now. I will get what I know I deserve.

Invitation to view Anne's Picasa Web Album - Pensacola Beach

You are invited to view Anne's photo album: Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach Jul 19, 2009 by Anne 1st trip to the beach View Album Play slideshow Message from Sensational Image Consultant: Check out our family at the beach. If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AnneBaehr&target=ALBUM&id=5360333321418723121&authkey=Gv1sRgCJ2Js5uiy4Xr5gE&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

Trip to Pensacola Beach

A lady from Pensacola Beach took pictures of our family and made this Smilebox.

Please watch it!


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Disappointment

Sometimes how you expect someone to treat you and talk to you often don't happen. What do you do when not only your expecations are not met? What do you do if you feel like you have been treated unfairly? Do you speak out or do you wallow in your disappointment and dismay? Do you retailiate or stand in silence? Do you cry the tears swollen in your eyes or force them back with all your strength?

Braves vs. Stars

Tonight we went to Trustmark Park to watch the Mississippi Braves play against the Stars. Even though Jeremiah and I stood in line at the concession stand for over thirty minutes, we had a wonderful time. Jasmine and Jacob enjoyed the clapping and shouting. They really had fun watching the players and seeing the baseballs fly. It was a really great deal. Admission into the ballpark was free if you donated items for the Salvation Army. We also received wonderful souvenirs and a free hot dog and drink for the whole family. If you haven't been to a Braves game, you are truly missing out. I understand why Sandi loves it so! People were everywhere. Children were playing. It was so nice to see families together. Here are a few pictures I took and video of the game. My iPhone 3GS is so awesome!

Thinking

As I smell the french fries, sizzling in the hot grease, my mind drifts off to thinking. I am really excited about Trustmark Park today. Not sure why. We have been before when Kwandis was giving tickets by Comcast. Jeremiah had a field day there too! It was pretty cool. I hope it cools down though. It is so hot today!

Graduation Announcement

Cassandra Leann Hawkins-Wilson of Water Valley, MS will graduate with a Master of Arts degree in English from Jackson State University on Saturday, August 1, 2009. She has a Bachelor of Science from Jackson State University in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. She is the daughter of Rev. Tommy Leland Hawkins and Rev. Louise Mosley Hawkins and a graduate of Water Valley High School.She is currently a special education teacher for Jackson Public Schools. In addition to teaching on the secondary level, she teaches two enrichment courses at Millsaps College. Currently, she is affiliated with Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society, Modern Language Association, National Scholars Honor Society, Mississippi Council Teachers of English, Mississippi Fashion (founder), Professional Women’s Network of Metro Jackson (founder), Jackson MS Momslikeme.com, Get Fit Mississippi, and MS 4Ws Writing Institute. Other affiliations have included Association of Image Consultants International, Toastmasters International Public Speaking Club, Dress for Success Metro Jackson, Madison the City Chamber of Commerce, and JUMPSTART-AMERICORPS.Beyond the teaching realm, she owns an image consulting firm, Sensational Image Consulting INC., and works as an Independent Mary Kay Senior Consultant. Cassandra resides in Brandon, MS with her husband, Kwandis, and their three children. Future plans include attending law school in August 2010. She is also finishing the Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising graduate program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA.

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