Attitude of Gratitude "E"

Eagles...too envision them represents self-renewal and your connection with your spirituality.

Earrings...decorative lil' gems and jewels to show off a persons personality. I love them, wish my ears could tolerate them for long periods of time!

Elevators...especially the one at the Hard Rock Cafe. We literally crammed all 23 members of my family into one and jumped up and down as it went up to the top of the Cafe. Priceless.

Eleventh hour...signifies that time is running out...this is when my best work is always done.

Elf hats...crocheted ones to be exact...for helping me get one step closer to a new friend.

Embarrassment...something that I can offer to most, but few can cause for me =)

Emotions...There are so many...and I try to just feel them as they come by. Acceptance is not always an easy thing.

Emptiness...an emotion that I feel often. I embrace it. I allow it. Then I kick it's little booty to the curb and enjoy all of my wonderful friends and family.

Enemy...although I don't feel as though I have any...I am viewed that way by some. I have made my sincere apologies. Not an easy thing to do. I have to let God handle the rest of it.

Energy...what a drug! I enjoy the amount that I have...but I am ALWAYS WANTING MORE!!!!

Exclamation points...yeah, I use a ton of them. Deal with it. I like to be HAPPY!!!

Exercise...I could write an entire blog on this one...actually, I have...but I could write a couple more! Bringing great people into my life and making me feel great about myself. What more could a person want?

Evanescence...lyrics from my soul. Amy Lee is a beautiful person!

Enigma...a very descriptive word that falls into my personality.

Exits...it is always important to to store in your mind where they are...See ya!!!

Attitude of Gratitude "D"

Dandelions...brings me back to my childhood and simpler times. When I was excited to pick them and just poof their seeds away...never understanding the science in all of it, the nature involved. Just being a kid.

Dance...an excellent way to enjoy music, get your heartbeat up, and help you burn those calories!

Daphne...The character on Frasier always cracked me up. I love the name, its a shame that Tommy doesn't. Daphne Lemons has a nice ring to it.

Decimals...They help with accuracy. I WILL refigure my checking account until the last two numbers are correct. OCD? Maybe.

Decoder rings...every member of my secret clubs ALWAYS had one.

Dixie Chicks...I'm still not ready to make nice.

Dessert...so many wonderful memories people have are centered around them.

Disposable diapers...Sorry Mother Earth. I already have enough to do. I'd just assume throw that mess away.

Divorce...Thank heavens for second chances at happiness.

Dugouts...I never spent much time in them because I was always on the field, but, the times I spent in there are fantastic memories.

Donuts...Grotesquely bad for us, but, oh so comforting and delicious!

Dreams...Far away places where life can be bliss...I think I'll go there now.


Hope you all achieve all of your dreams!

Attitude of Gratitude "C"

My best friend has been updating her blog a lot lately. She and I were discussing that I should update mine since it has been two months since I last blogged. She suggested that I just say something random. That's funny because that is mostly what goes on in my head...random thoughts. Makes for some easy little blurps on Facebook or Twitter. But it doesn't really make for a great blog.

Another high school friend has been posting about an Attitude of Gratitude. I decided I would start posting this as well. After two days, I have decided that Facebook is not the place for that. They limit the posts to only 420 characters and well, quite frankly...I have A LOT MORE THAN THAT to be grateful for. That led me to go to my blog. So here ya go.

Attitude of Gratitude "C"

Christ...that is all I need to say about that one.



Chicago...Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Stay The Night, Your The Inspiration, Hard Habit To Break...who could choose a favorite? Certainly not me! I love them all!




Cake...it has so many places in our lives. It can bring a smile to just about anyone's face. One of the reasons I love to bake them.




Calves...they always let me know when I have pushed myself in my Zumba classes. Love the Burn!!!

Camera's...memories can never be lost with them around. I love to share pictures with people!

Cards...the greeting kind...even with all of our instant technology, nothing beats getting one in the mail.




Cell phones...I have had one for so long, I feel wrong without mine!




Chocolate...I hope to one day have a chocolate party like my sister-in-law had. I'm sure I would have a ton of guests then!







Clothing...cause lets just face it...we should all appreciate that others wear it!






Coffee...it has become a part of my "me" time. I am getting addicted.



Compliments...I am working on accepting them graciously.

Congrats...they are always a happy time.



Conclusions...I think it is a virtue to know when enough is enough. Hope you have an amazingly happy day!

Building MY own healthy network

Who do you surround yourself with? What type of people are they? Supportive? Understanding? Compassionate? Motivating? If your answer is no, then why are you around them?


I've made it a point to pay attention to my surroundings. I choose to remain positive. I choose to look at the bright side of most everything. In the past, I have chosen to be friends (or at least try to be) with a lot of negative people. I couldn't understand why my life was so unsatisfying. I was married to a VERY unhappy person. His unhappiness led to the rest of us living in misery as well. We were lacking love, understanding, compassion, and companionship.


The past is...what it is. The past. I now have surrounded myself with happy, healthy, loving people. It is amazing what a difference the people around us can make in our lives. Most of the time, said people don't even realize the impact they have on others. I read an article online by Jillian Michaels about building your own healthy network. I was excited and encouraged while reading the advice. I have already chosen that path.


Where are you in your life? Are you on the path to a healthy life? Would you like to join me on my journey? I will welcome all the supportive, understanding, compassionate, and motivating people that come my way! If you don't fall into that category, then take your cookies and ho-ho's to the next table please. OH, and have a nice day =D

ZUMBA!!!

Hello, My name is Sabrina Lemons. I am a Zumba addict.




I invite you to join me in my addiction.




I know that a lot of my social networking friends are tired of hearing "Zumba" this and "Zumba" that. Bare with me while I explain my fascination with the new craze. I have always had esteem issues. I have never been a "skinny" girl. I have never been truly physically fit. I have always been uncomfortable with my appearance and my body. I, like many, many other people, have a desire to be active and positive in my life. I've tried a couple of diets here and there. I've tried all sorts of workout DVD's (even VHS! For the younger readers, google it...it is real), exercise routines, and methods of weight loss. They have all made me feel more miserable than when I was sedentary.




Zumba is different. It is completely enjoyable. I am a girl that LOVES to dance. My husband claims he can't and won't dance. Back in my younger, stupider days, you would find me on the dance floor at the Caravan every night it was open. I wasn't there to pick up guys or to be picked up by guys (I was married to Carl during those days). I was there to dance, and dance, and dance. From the minute they opened to the minute they ushered us out of the door I loved to dance. I get that enjoyment from Zumba. For an hour, twice a week, I get to do nothing but dance and laugh and enjoy myself. Getting all hot and sweaty doesn't deter me any at all.


The friends that go with me enjoy it just as much as I do. Not one of them has made a single complaint about any of it. The only thing they say is they want to do it more. They want to do it better. They want it.


The other Zumba addicts are quickly befriending me. I love it. I am expanding my list of friends. And the awesome part about it is, these ladies actually care about me. They are interested in my happiness. They are there to uplift me.


Ann, Lacy, and Alicia (all of my Zumba leaders) are all extremely supportive in all aspects of my life. They aren't just being friendly with me to get my money. They encourage me to be a better person. They uplift me.


I am starting to feel great about myself. I am starting to feel healthy. I'm excited to count my calories. I'm excited to go Zumba for an hour and feel the muscle ache and burn for days. I would love for all of my friends to accomplish the same thing. It is a very rewarding feeling.


Positive.
Motivating.
Encouraging.
Stimulating.
Energizing.


ZUMBA!!!

Lemons Crochet's beginning

I have been successful at crocheting since I was around seven or eight years old. I have always enjoyed creating things for other people to enjoy. I never really thought I could do much else with the things I made outside of give them as gifts. I rarely see crocheted items at peoples houses. When I do, it is always something that someone's grandma gave them. People always seem to like them. Some really great friends have given me many words of encouragement and convinced me to sell my work. I will give it a try. I can make just about anything if I can understand the pattern. If you are interested in buying something or know someone that would be interested I am willing to custom make things. I hope to get some input soon!

This is a hooded baby blanket.
I couldn't put it on Logan as a model because it's purple and his dad would kill me!!! $35


$15 for scarf's




Single bed blanket $75

I also have made a hobo bag...but it has been spoken for...if you are interested in one I can make it with a decent turn around time just let me know. $25

Time goes by...

When I was in kindergarden my mom would make me take a nap after school every day. I would wait until she got absorbed in watching Days Of Our Lives and sneak down the hallway. I would hide behind the couch and watch the soap opera with her. Most of the time I would fall asleep behind the couch. I would stay awake as long as I could because I thought the show was SO GREAT!!! I know, sad that a five year old would get wrapped up in soap opera's. Two of the characters were Patch (Steve) and Kayla. I thought that Kayla was such a beautiful name. I decided then that when I had a little girl of my own I would name her Kayla.

Twelve years ago today I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a wonderful little girl. Kayla Elizabeth Harding. Her father wasn't given an option about her name. I had dreamed of having my own girl since I was five years old so the Kayla was a given. In our family all of the first born girls in Kayla's generation were given the middle name Elizabeth. It started with my neice Nicole Elizabeth, then went to Naomi Elizabeth and Megan Elizabeth. I was the last one in the line of first born girls so of course I had to follow suit. None of the other girls were given that middle name for that purpose. It was just coincindence.

I am so proud of Kayla. She is the most wonderful daughter. She is caring beyond belief. She is very fun to have in my life. I am so thankful that she is considerate, affectionate, hilarious, outgoing, independent, and unique. She is loyal to her family. She is strong.

Most parents get all sad and mushy when their children become teenagers. Especially when their girls become teenagers. I am not sad. I don't feel compelled to be mushy. I am proud. I walk with my head held very high and my shoulders very broad. I am able to do this because my little tween girl is the person that she is. It doesn't make me sad to see her growing up. I am looking forward to our relationship getting stronger.

I hope that all of our family and friends make it a point to tell her how special she is today. If you don't know her, well, then you truly are missing out!