tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70764501634147959672024-03-14T10:55:07.160-07:00Passion for Life: Passion for FoodDeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-42074965719147863752012-06-14T18:19:00.001-07:002012-06-14T18:26:56.798-07:00Quick Pickles<b>Pickling Liquid</b>
2 Large bay leaves
¼ tsp. allspice, crushed
¼ tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1 Generous handful of cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Sprigs of thyme
3-4 TBS of Round Rock Honey
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
¼ tsp. pepper
<b>Vegetables and Oil</b>
1 Lb. peeled cucumber, sliced thinly, about ¼ inches
3 Medium shallots, sliced * thinly sliced onion will work too
1 Red bell pepper, sliced
¼ Cup olive oil
1. Place Cucumber Slices, Shallots, and Red Bell Pepper in heat proof bowl and set aside.
2. Combine first eight ingredients in microwavable dish and zap for 30-45 seconds.
3. Pour warm mixture over cucumbers, shallots and red pepper. Toss, cover for 3 minutes.
4. Uncover, and add olive oil.
5. Toss again and serve immediately or on the same day as preparation.
Serve with Barbeque or Fried Fish.DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-35810837626079367562012-05-07T15:53:00.001-07:002012-05-07T19:17:10.624-07:00The reason why I left the corporate world----<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When people give me grief about the reason I left the corporate world and started my own company, they say that it is because of the big check I get as a business owner. But, it's not because of money, it's because of the smile I get when I have the opportunity to help a friend make career decisions that make a difference to them and their families, the fact that I connect with people I really love working with on a daily basis. And yes, I get a check every once and a while. And, on really great days, I get one like this one in a Dr. Seuss card covered in glitter with a hand-written note inside. Now, that is why I left corporate world!DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-3148655791355553412012-04-27T14:25:00.002-07:002012-04-27T14:25:30.537-07:00Much "to do" at The Art GarageIt was great being at the Art Garage with the Soup Sisters, although we missed Holly and Peggy. We spent the evening catching up with celebrations, struggles and support. The soup was Chicken Tortilla (a bit bland this time), everyone pitched in veggies, fruit, chips, dip, cake, sodas and wine. Kelley, the owner of the Art Garage, was ever the professional and unconditionally supportive of all our artistic endeavors.
There was no real lesson from the book we have been following, but I did reflect on the different approaches to art and the outcome of the activity. Some were into the process, painting for painting's sake. Some were taken aback by the inventory and choice that had to be made, BSO, Bright Shiny Object, Syndrome. Others wanted a specific outcome and to vet out what the product would look like in the end by studying the color samples, looking at finished pieces on display, and pulling up Google images. One came with a very clear idea and design in mind and barreled through with determined, precise and measurable steps to get the detailed design onto the clay. Wow, so many approaches to the event at the Art Garage. How do these approaches reflect our approach to life, to new experiences, to everything? Does how you showed up there reflect how you show up everywhere?
Here is my confession:
I am have BSO Syndrome. Peggy knew that already, right Peggy? LOL I went in with the goal of painting a soup bowl, then I was distracted by a little Kio fish dish that called out to me. Yep, that is pretty much how I am in my life. I have a plan, goals, even make a few steps towards these goals, then a BSO comes into my sight. Then, I have two competing interests! So, what do I do?
• I put things on my calendar that are really important.
• I keep a “to do” list on my desk.
• I voice my intentions when I can to someone who will keep me accountable.
• I cross out things on my “to do” list as I complete them, so that I clear the path and maybe even do a little victory dance to clear the path and keep my energy up.
• I notice when something gets bumped to the next day's to do list over three times. Then, I ask myself what the avoidance is about.
o Am I over-booking myself?
o Is this really important to me?
o Is there any deeper reason that I might be avoiding this task?
o Can I drop it from my list, and feel good about it?
So, what did I do? Well, the Soup Sister’s Night at the Art Garage was on my calendar, I made the soup, got to the Art Garage almost on time, and the Kio dish will look great with my Sushi and Sake set. I didn’t paint a soup bowl, but I connected with wonderful women in a meaningful way and that is not bland at all
How about you? How do you show up? Do you know where you are going? Do you let yourself off the hook from time to time?DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-1363675809829946992012-04-27T08:23:00.001-07:002012-04-27T10:32:03.566-07:00A Crappy WeekAre you having a crappy week? Try this story.
Once upon a time there were two children, each was given a golden key and asked to make a wish. Then, they were led down a hallway where each child chose a door that they believed would match their key and grant their wish.
Surprisingly, as the two children carefully chose a door turned the key the both doors opened. When the children looked inside they discovered that each room was filled 6 feet high with crap. The first child threw down the key, slammed the door, muttered and stomped back down the hall. The second dove right into the room and began digging away in the crap, hand over hand, flinging it over each shoulder and with excitement and glee. When asked what the child was doing, the child replied, “I thought that with all this crap, my pony must be in here somewhere!”
What did you get from this story?DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-2427865988284304392012-03-25T20:00:00.003-07:002012-03-25T20:12:13.069-07:00Oatmeal and Chamomile Bath for Allergic Rash2 Cups Warm Water<br />1 Cup Oatmeal (Unflavored, just sayin')<br />2-4 TBS of Chamomile Tea (The Contents of about 4 Tea Bags)<br /><br />Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy. Add to warm bath water, and soak for 15- 20 minutes to relieve itchy skin. Rinse skin afterward and pat skin dry gently with a soft towel.DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-76118979048135025562012-02-24T13:54:00.002-08:002012-02-24T13:56:52.712-08:00If— By Rudyard Kipling(‘Brother Square-Toes’—Rewards and Fairies)<br /><br />If you can keep your head when all about you <br /> Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, <br />If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,<br /> But make allowance for their doubting too; <br />If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,<br /> Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,<br />Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,<br /> And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:<br /><br />If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; <br /> If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; <br />If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster<br /> And treat those two impostors just the same; <br />If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken<br /> Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,<br />Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,<br /> And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:<br /><br />If you can make one heap of all your winnings<br /> And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,<br />And lose, and start again at your beginnings<br /> And never breathe a word about your loss;<br />If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew<br /> To serve your turn long after they are gone, <br />And so hold on when there is nothing in you<br /> Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’<br /><br />If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, <br /> Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,<br />If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,<br /> If all men count with you, but none too much;<br />If you can fill the unforgiving minute<br /> With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, <br />Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, <br /> And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-39086911499762049462012-02-18T17:44:00.001-08:002012-02-18T17:44:39.011-08:00Napa Cabbage Salad RecipeINGREDIENTS<br />2/3 cup slivered almonds<br />8 cups (1 lb) coarsely shredded napa cabbage<br />12 ounces snow peas, strings removed, rinsed and thinly sliced<br />1 1/3 cups thinly sliced radishes<br />1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green onions (including greens)<br />1 1/3 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves<br />Dressing ingredients<br />3 Tbsp rice vinegar (seasoned or unseasoned)<br />2 Tbsp sugar<br />2 Tbsp soy sauce<br />1 clove peeled and minced garlic<br />1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil<br />1/2 teaspoon ground ginger<br />1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder<br />1 cup mayonnaise<br />METHOD<br />1 Spread almond slivers out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until nicely browned. OR toast in stick-free or cast-iron skillet on medium high, stirring frequently until browned. Set aside.<br />2 Combine cabbage, snow peas, radishes, green onions, cilantro in a large bowl. Can make this step a day or two ahead.<br />3 In a separate bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and cayenne until sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the mayonnaise.<br />4 When ready to serve, gently combine the dressing and almonds with the cabbage mixture.<br />Serves 14-16.DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-12677708161208412622012-02-18T13:52:00.001-08:002012-02-18T17:45:00.134-08:00Thai SlawPrepare slaw and dressing one day ahead, and store separately in the refrigerator.<br /><br />Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross<br />YIELD: 10 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)<br />COURSE: Salads<br />Ingredients<br /><br />Slaw:<br />3 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage<br />1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut yellow squash<br />1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut zucchini<br />1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper<br />1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut yellow bell pepper<br />1/2 cup (1/8-inch) julienne-cut seeded peeled cucumber<br />1/2 cup shredded carrot<br />1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br />1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions<br />1/4 cup grated radishes<br />1 minced seeded jalapeño pepper<br />Dressing:<br />3 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />1 tablespoon fish sauce<br />1 tablespoon water<br />1 1/2 teaspoons sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)<br />Preparation<br /><br />To prepare slaw, combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl.<br /><br />To prepare dressing, combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Drizzle over slaw; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-36066055834876069422012-02-09T12:32:00.000-08:002012-02-09T18:48:52.806-08:00Cookies Remorse Discourse by DeAnne PearsonBoxes of Girl Scout Cookies up to the ceiling,<br />My swimsuit this summer won’t be too revealing.<br />Oh, what a delight I find in the coconut,<br />I am sure to develop a great big butt,<br />From relishing the shortbread, devouring the peanut butter,<br />And those Thin Mints aren’t exactly a calorie cutter.<br />So, watch out co-workers, relatives and friends!<br />We must sell these cookies before the month ends,<br />Or, I will have to write a big check to the Girl Scout Leader,<br />Because now I have gone from cookie seller to cookie eater.DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-90447683697663527032012-01-31T05:52:00.001-08:002012-01-31T05:52:47.413-08:00Blackberry Muffins2 cups all purpose flour<br />1 Tbsp baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />2 large eggs<br />1 cup sour cream<br />1 teaspoon milk<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />8 Tbsp warm melted butter (1 stick)<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />11 oz of fresh blackberries, cut in half (often available at Trader Joe's)<br />(You can use frozen blackberries if fresh are not available.)<br />1 Position rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a standard 12 muffin pan or line with paper muffin cups. (Actually, with the berries you'll have more batter than just for 12 muffins. This batch made 18 muffins.)<br />2 Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.<br /><br />3 In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, sugar, butter and vanilla.<br />4 Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix together with a few light strokes, just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Add the berries. (If you are using frozen berries, defrost them first, then drain the excess liquid, then coat them lightly in flour.) Do not overmix! Overmixing will cause the muffins to be dense, not fluffy. The batter should not be smooth.<br />5 Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of 1 or 2 of the muffins comes out clean, 17-20 minutes (or longer). Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the pan. If not serving hot, let cool on a rack.<br />Serve as soon as possible, preferably within a few hours of baking.<br />Adapted from The Joy of CookingDeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-23594986441498478752012-01-14T19:24:00.001-08:002012-01-14T19:25:34.970-08:00Stitches in Hearts by Haley<div>Recently after a family friend died, I told Haley that this has been a hard year, with my mom being in the hospital so long and so many surgeries, then the loss of our Mary Lou. I have had many tears. Haley said to me that she saw this past year differently. more about lasting love. She wrote it out in a beautiful story called with her own perspective:</div><div>Stitches in Hears</div><div>We all know we have close friends and those that are family. Some friends are so close they are like family, but there are some people who disrespect your ways. But, ignore them, they don't get the way your inspiration works. Your family and friends get the way you think. Sometimes they can put imaginary stitches in your heart...Like when you give something like a get-well card, a thank you note or a present. It just tells them the important thing about them.....but you should work on this. It tells them you were nice, and keep using the gift you got. And those that have died, they will still have those stitches you put. But somewhere nice, they are still alive to you. Dead or alive, they will still have stitches. These stitches feel good to have. Then she drew a little quilted heart.....</div><div>Somehow, this made all the difference to me as she told me all about the stitches that don't hurt, the little acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, time and gestures that seem to brighten someone for just a moment....They last a lifetime really in the hearts of the ones you love. She is so wise for 9 years old, and she keeps me in stitches. </div>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-68653708289045579492012-01-09T09:08:00.001-08:002012-01-09T09:08:48.041-08:00Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#7A7A7A"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#7A7A7A">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded or filleted to 1/2 inch thickness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">6 string cheese sticks<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">6 slices ham<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">1/2 cup butter, melted<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Dash pepper<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">toothpicks<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#7A7A7A">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana;color:#666666">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#666666">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana;color:#666666">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#666666">Lay out the pounded chicken breasts on a clean surface. Place a slice of ham on each piece, then one stick of cheese. Roll the chicken up around the cheese and ham, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in cracker crumbs. Sprinkle with pepper. Place in a shallow baking dish. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana;color:#666666">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:8.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#666666">Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is browned and juices run clear. </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><a name="nutritionpanel"></a><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">Nutritional Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#847840;display:none;mso-hide:all">Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 3pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Servings Per Recipe: 6<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 3pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; display: none; ">Amount Per Serving</span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 3pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Calories: <b>423</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border-top:solid black 2.25pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:none;mso-border-top-alt: solid black 2.25pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid black .75pt;padding:0in 0in 6.0pt 0in; background:white;margin-left:-.25in;margin-right:0in"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Total Fat: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">25.3g</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Cholesterol: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">128mg</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Sodium: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">759mg</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Total Carbs: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">14.2g</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Dietary Fiber: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">1g</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -0.25in; display: none; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all">·</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">Protein: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide: all">34.5g</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt; margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:10.5pt;background:white"><a href="http://www.esha.com/" target="_new"><span style="font-size:7.5pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0066CC;display:none;mso-hide: all;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_2" spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="powered by esha RESEARCH" href="http://www.esha.com/" target=""_new"" style="'width:77.25pt;height:20.25pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'" button="t"> <v:fill detectmouseclick="t"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\DeAnne\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png" title="powered by esha RESEARCH"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img border="0" width="103" height="27" src="file:///C:/Users/DeAnne/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" alt="powered by esha RESEARCH" shapes="Picture_x0020_2" /><!--[endif]--></span></a><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/easy-baked-chicken-cordon-bleu/Nutrition.aspx"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0066CC; display:none;mso-hide:all;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION</span></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><br /><b>About:</b> </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/help/recipeinfo/nutritioninfo.aspx"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0066CC; display:none;mso-hide:all;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">Nutrition Info</span></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#333333;display:none;mso-hide:all"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-78427685127521098282012-01-09T08:42:00.000-08:002012-01-09T08:43:09.287-08:00Aromatic Lamb Meatballs<span style="line-height: 28.25pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); ">Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson(Copyright 2004, Feast, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)</span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:white;background:white">Add Timer</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt: 13.65pt;mso-outline-level:2;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:19.0pt; font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#272727">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1 pound ground lamb<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1/4 cup finely chopped scallions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1 teaspoon ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1 teaspoon ground allspice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">3 tablespoons semolina<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in; mso-line-height-alt:13.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:#272727">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">Vegetable oil, for frying<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt: 13.65pt;mso-outline-level:2;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:19.0pt; font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#272727">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt: 13.65pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">Put the lamb into a bowl and add the scallions. Sprinkle over the spices, salt, and semolina, and then beat the egg adding to the bowl. Work everything together thoroughly with your hands, and then cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for half an hour.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt: 13.65pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and scoop out a scant teaspoon of the mixture. Roll in your hands to form the meatball and place on the lined baking sheet. Have a bowl of cold water beside you to dampen your hands with; this helps them not get too sticky for rolling the meatballs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt: 13.65pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#272727">When you are ready to cook them, heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a frying pan. Line another baking sheet with kitchen towel, and when the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook them for about a minute a side, or until golden brown all over.<o:p></o:p></span></p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-30369591298822169772012-01-06T13:51:00.000-08:002012-01-06T13:52:54.667-08:00Practice Makes Perfect, Well AlmostWhy am I struggling with technology today?DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-90273528178548103902011-12-08T10:31:00.000-08:002011-12-08T10:32:16.263-08:00Smiling<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">So, I noticed recently that the Assistant Principal, Megan, at our school had a great smile the other day while I was waiting to pick up my kids for a dental appointment. It made a difference in how I felt right that moment. I could feel a warm smile having rushed in from work to get the school in time to sign the kids out, and make it to the appointment in time. I mentioned her smile in the front office to the staff, but only after I asked if Megan minded a "good rumor" being started about her. More about that later, the reaction to my comment was more than I expected....The clerk in the office then said that she was really good with the kids and smiled, then another staff member smiled a huge smile and nodded in agreement. I really don’t know the assistant principal very well, so the response from the staff was enlightening to me and encouraged me to pay more attention to what was going on right then for me. It made a difference for me. I was also, reminded that often I am in such a hurry, so caught up in my own day or my own “mess”, I overlook the simple things, like a smile. Personally, I just like the image of the Assistant Principal at our school, sharing her wonderful smile with a child or a staff member that especially needs later in the day, and making yet another difference, maybe even a chain reaction! Why ask before you start a "good rumor"?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">1. Some people really don't like a lot of attention, not even the "good" kind. (Obviously, this is not in my genetics.)</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">2. People don't always have the same values, and may not appreciate in themselves what you see as a gift, expertise or skill, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">3. Yet, other would rather need a bigger sign of affection or encouragement, a hug or, even applause.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">4. It is just polite to ask before you mention someone else by name, especially in these times when privacy is rare.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: medium; ">It is amazing how one smile turned into 4 right before my eyes....Our school is good at math.</span>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-82581488110871230722011-09-28T15:25:00.000-07:002011-09-28T15:28:09.246-07:00Just Because You Are Downsized Doesn’t Mean You Have To Be Supersized<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; ">Here's a monthly article I write for the magazine, Focus on Women. You can find the original article on the magazine's website: </span><a href="http://www.fowmag.com/mind/Aug-Sept-2011/Just%20Because%20You%20Are%20Downsized,%20Doesnt%20Mean%20You%20Have%20To%20Be%20Supersized.php">http://www.fowmag.com/mind/Aug-Sept-2011/Just%20Because%20You%20Are%20Downsized,%20Doesnt%20Mean%20You%20Have%20To%20Be%20Supersized.php</a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; "><br /></span></div>Job loss, like many of life’s significant changes, can trigger a significant weight gain. On a national level, researchers have been trying to connect the dots between weight gain and the recession since layoffs and rising unemployment began sweeping the country in 2008. The U.S. topped the global obesity scales that year with a staggering 33.8% of citizens weighing in at or above the obesity level (30% BMI). At the same time, the unemployment rate hovered just below 6%. Since then, we’ve seen the unemployment rate spike to 9.7%, and the obesity levels have peaked to 34%. So why do people put on the pounds while they are pounding the pavement looking for a job?<br /><br />The connection between your waist line increasing as your bottom line decreases could be due to four key factors: loss of self-esteem, a more sedentary lifestyle, less money to spend on food and gym membership, and tackling the search alone. Each of these components can be perilous on their own, but together, they create a perfect storm for increased weight. Let’s take a closer look at these factors individually, and explore some ideas for keeping our physical life together as we work toward our fiscal future.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 20px; "><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; "><b>Loss of self-esteem</b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">While in the throes of job loss, many people become disoriented by this personal blow to their self-esteem. The loss of employment puts the average person into unknown financial waters and disrupts the part of a person’s self-image, which is identified with a profession or position. If much of the person’s worth, social status, active hours or security is wrapped up with the previous job, then job loss or retirement can wreak havoc on a person’s self-image and feelings of worth. Recovering from the personal blow to your self-esteem may require reconnecting to personal values such as family, creativity, health and travel. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Values’ inventories abound online and can help you connect with what is most important to you in your life, give you a perspective from which to measure your next step, filter out opportunities that would not be a good fit and keep you grounded. You can easily perform a search for a free personal values’ inventory online, and I have included a Values Compass on my own blog at </span><a href="http://passionforlifepassionforfood.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">http://passionforlifepassionforfood.blogspot.com</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Another ego boost that comes to mind includes making lists of your talents, skills and knowledge. Often making these lists on your own and then asking previous co-workers and colleagues that you trust to contribute to these lists benefits the job seeker two fold. First, these lists help expedite written materials such as resumes, marketing plans and reference pages that are needed to conduct a productive search. Second, this process provides the added benefit of highlighting your best attributes adding buoyancy to how you view yourself and your current situation. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 20px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; "><b>A more sedentary lifestyle</b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Although sitting on the couch in your comfy jeans or sweats pants with your laptop can seem like an ideal working situation at first, this prolonged time in sweats can promote a lack of routine eating habits. A sedentary lifestyle and over-eating, at extremes, can signify depression and a need for additional help. A meeting with your family doctor or a healthcare professional may be in order. So, I whole-heartedly recommend making a weekly schedule, designating a quiet work space with office supplies, the appropriate phone connections, computer or tablet, and even add in a professional dress code. Not only will these boundaries make the job search process more streamlined, but it will also define boundaries of work space from household duties and interruptions from family members. I also suggest that job seekers delegate household chores or leave the house to find privacy, structure and a change of scenery. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 20px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; "><b>Less money for necessities</b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Penny pinching is often a critical part of budgeting when facing a job loss. These cuts may include dropping gym memberships or reducing the grocery budget. Both of these activities can lead to weight gain for obvious reasons and some not so obvious reasons. Although some gym memberships can be pricey with additional services and amenities, there are cheaper alternatives available. Some athletic clubs will put your membership on hold for a number of months, and allow you to return at your current monthly fee schedule or extend the hold if needed due to special circumstances. Additionally, there may be less expensive fitness facilities in your neighborhood that offer more basic services and equipment for a lesser fee. So, ask around and do your research before dumping the gym altogether. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">On the brighter side, a change in schedule can afford you the time and flexibility to start new habits related to fitness, and add to your social well-being. Many people complain that they would exercise or participate in more activities with family and friends if they just had the time. Finally, you have the time to swim in the local pool, play a pick-up game of basketball with the kids, or start a neighborhood walking group. This break in the daily search routine gives you something to look forward each day and gets you off the couch or away from your computer. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Daily exercise can also lessen the symptoms of depression that often accompany job loss. How does exercise help depression and anxiety? According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise probably helps ease depression in a number of ways which may include: </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">• Releasing feel-good brain chemicals that may ease depression </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"> (neurotransmitters and endorphins)</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">• Reducing immune system chemicals that can worsen depression</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">• Increasing body temperature which may have calming effects</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The second victim of cutting the family budget is often the grocery bill. Unfortunately, spending less money on food often means sacrificing whole foods and organic options in favor of cheaper items. This change may also lead to weight gain. Simply put, many of the less expensive choices at the local market are the convenience foods that tend to be lower in nutritional value and higher in calories. These food items are often loaded with salt and simple carbohydrates. In addition, the repetitive nature of searching job boards, e-mailing resumes and updating your social media can lead to mindless eating at your computer. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">So, this is a critical time to purge the pantry, plan healthy meals and take the time to shop wisely. Studies have shown that people who plan their meals keep a healthier diet and weight by having healthy food on hand for meals and snacks. A bag of crisp carrots, a few almonds, bottled water, fruit, granola, celery and other low calorie or portion controlled snacks can help you save those couple of pounds over a lengthy job search. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 20px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; "><b>Tackling the search alone</b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Even if you have everything you need to conduct a job search right there at home with healthy snacks and a solid routine, it is still a good idea to step away from the computer on a regular basis and connect with your peers. I suggest combating the stress of going it alone in a job search by finding a job search group or work team that will share the ups and downs of job search. There are several ways to find a group to support you in your search endeavor: tap into current job search clubs formed by civic or religious organizations, government sponsored programs found in your area and private organizations. Also, you can find local Success Teams originally created by world renowned career coach Barbara Sher. These teams are not just for job search but designed to build groups that help people reach their dreams through the sharing of ideas, connections, leads, resources and support on a regular basis. Check out http://shersuccessteams.com/. If needed, build your own support team to remain motivated and stay afloat as you share similar the struggles and victories of the career changing seas.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Creating a job search strategy that works for you should include: reconnecting with your personal values and your strengths, scheduled time for search, physical and fun activities, planning for healthy eating habits, and making social connections that are positive, supportive and consistent. With these factors in place, both you and your waistline can weather the storm of landing your next job.</span></span></div>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-28634698161822193152011-08-31T13:40:00.000-07:002011-08-31T13:41:10.787-07:00Time for School and Time for Self-Care<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;">Okay, so the kids were very excited to start school, more excited than I have ever seen them about a first day of school. With the gain of uninterrupted time without kids in the house, my first instinct was to make a list of all the things that I would do, catch up on, and fill time with completely. Then, I realized that was the opposite of what I really needed to do.<span> </span>Yes, I can rush around, slamming down the gourmet coffee, knocking things off the “to-do” list with the best of the crowd, and come to the end of the day exhausted, often feeling empty, asking, “Where did the day go?”<span> </span>Long gone are the days when I was exhausted from feeding and diapering my kids, where I was the center of their world and each moment was a milestone. Now my kids can scramble eggs, do their own homework and dress themselves. Boy, can they ever! So, what do I do with my new glimpse of freedom? How do I make it work for me, not just work me?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I took my own advice. Hard to do for a coach, but that is what I did. Often I advise clients who are unhappy with their lives, relationships or careers, that to find the satisfaction, the joy that they are looking for, they need to get back to the basics, their values. So, I spent time completing the Values Compass again featured on my blog <a href="http://passionforlifepassionforfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/set-your-values-as-your-compass_10.html">http://passionforlifepassionforfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/set-your-values-as-your-compass_10.html</a> . I followed the steps there and came up with my top 5 values, my compass-Fun, Creativity, Family, Art and Encouraging. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I found that I have spent very little time operating in my top 5 Values. Specifically, I have left little time for creativity and family, lately. So, instead of working late last night, I went to the movies with my family. The movie was okay, but to hear my family laugh was priceless. I also, have made the conscious decision not to take on some of the assignments offered to me lately, if they do not line up with my values.<span> </span>This is difficult, since my husband has just started his own business and finances are a bit tight. However, I have to know that when I am living and working in my values, I am happier, more rested, of better service to the ones around me. So, by taking on less, I hope to be more. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Taking care of you can mean doing less, putting away thoughts, reframing an experience, or just quietness. Cell phones, e-mail, the Internet are ever present.....It is said that people on average handle 6 times the information on a daily basis as they did in 1960. <a href="http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=2595">http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=2595</a> With all this information zooming at us, we may feel the need for speeding up. It is easy to understand why there is a major coffee shop on every corner and "energy" drinks galore at every check-out stand and convenience store. We become over-stimulated, overscheduled, overworked, overwrought; overwhelmed.......I see this as one the ways that we as a culture dilute our power and our presence.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">So, as we have opportunities, offers, obstacles and ideas, we need to ask ourselves some questions:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">How does this fit into my values?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">How does this fit into my vision for how my life could be?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">What will this cost in energy, time, relationships, and money?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">If I take this on, what will I have to give up in order to maintain my life balance?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Who can help support me in my decision?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">How would I advise my best friend in this same situation? </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Is there a "should" involved? (“Shoulds” are great signals for when something does not fit into your life, but is hard to say no to because of old stories or habits.)</p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-65616370852539140512011-08-12T20:08:00.000-07:002011-08-12T20:09:34.552-07:00Filè Gumbo<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1/3<span> </span>Cup Oil <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1/3<span> </span>Cup Flour<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1 Lb. Fresh or Frozen okra -sliced about ¼ inch thick<span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt"><span>3-4<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Medium tomatoes diced in large chunks - about ½ in.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1 medium onion diced ¼ inch thick<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1 diced bell pepper<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1 Cup diced celery<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1 TBS. Joe’s Stuff or your favorite Cajun seasoning<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">½ tsp. Garlic Powder or 1 small clove garlic, crushed<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">1-2 dashes Tabasco<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">2 bay leaves<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">3-4 tsp. File’ <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">3-4 Cups Chicken Broth <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Salt and Pepper to Taste<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">2 cups left-over turkey, diced or shredded*<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">(Add water if needed to fill pot.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">2 Cups cooked rice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Instructions:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>1. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Make Roux by heating oil in large non-stick skillet on high. Sift flour into pan. Cook until medium-dark (The color should be between caramel candy and coffee with a little cream.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>2. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Add okra, bell pepper, onion and celery to Roux. Brown in pan on high. Do not over-stir. Flip with spatula until vegetables are dark brown on 3 sides. (About 10-15 minutes)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>3. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Add tomatoes. Sauté about 5 minutes, until tomatoes are fork tender. Do not over-stir.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>4. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Move vegetables to large stew pot. Stir in chicken broth and all remaining ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>5. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Simmer 20 minutes or longer and serve with additional file on the side. Remove bay leaves. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>6. <span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt">Serve over the cooked rice.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt"><span> </span>* You may use cooked chicken, sausage, or seafood instead of turkey.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Vegan Option:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Skip the meat and substitute vegetable broth.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Grill okra, onion and tomato brushed with a little olive oil and file’ for 10 or 15 minutes. This will add another depth of flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Add on TBS tahini.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-37591520596207897892011-08-12T20:07:00.000-07:002011-09-17T17:14:36.071-07:00GAZPACHO (COLD SPANISH SOUP)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ_8oCACyw6u-vyjE65qLRaCb_nKkEz81NWTRwUTIPu9Rt8M0fr30FG4r46vJAu-1ClPTPz-ODY0Jlm4BtNCcSOHgPKEf2SBzeybb25C1jXbVGt2i2A4410wiFO5KlOBSUCv2j4HEeYUI/s1600/Gazpacho.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ_8oCACyw6u-vyjE65qLRaCb_nKkEz81NWTRwUTIPu9Rt8M0fr30FG4r46vJAu-1ClPTPz-ODY0Jlm4BtNCcSOHgPKEf2SBzeybb25C1jXbVGt2i2A4410wiFO5KlOBSUCv2j4HEeYUI/s320/Gazpacho.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653486369177861154" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div>1 clove garlic, garlic powder</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">1 med. cucumber, pared, seeded and coarsely chopped<br />1 med. green pepper, coarsely chopped<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">1 28 oz. can Italian style tomatoes (Cento brand works well)</span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">2 TBS. fresh cilantro</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">2 TBS. balsamic<br />2 TBS. olive oil<br />1 tsp. cumin seeds<br />1 tsp. chili powder</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">1 dash Worcestershire<br />Seasoning salt and pepper to taste</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Put all above ingredients in blender or processor and process until smooth. Chill several hours. Serve in ice cold bowls and garnish with chopped cucumbers, cilantro, tomatoes, celery, chilled cooked shrimp and dollop of sour cream.</span></p></span></span>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-75068255222950544332011-08-10T09:03:00.001-07:002012-01-19T18:42:45.225-08:00Set Your Values as Your Compass<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODF9naY8o8Y81-R52F2Sj_OZwxYKMrHpGT3mYPZC4ODs47gUKSBxEcmSJ_au_NHJxv6cyv1bQn_IzbsDyhKCsScRYPLahoXikxHNoHkuGLfTgAuuWatYBcKv4FkXYJ5LVO-RdC3Bto0Ys/s1600/images.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODF9naY8o8Y81-R52F2Sj_OZwxYKMrHpGT3mYPZC4ODs47gUKSBxEcmSJ_au_NHJxv6cyv1bQn_IzbsDyhKCsScRYPLahoXikxHNoHkuGLfTgAuuWatYBcKv4FkXYJ5LVO-RdC3Bto0Ys/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639258723662942978" /></a><br /><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">Eliciting Your Values<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Here is a step-by-step method to create your own personal values compass. This can be a time consuming process, and it will require your concentrated attention. If this is not a good time for you to do this, feel free to read it over now and then complete it when you can put in the time. It is worth the effort and is a process worth repeating every six months or even more frequently if you find yourself struggling with your level of satisfaction or success in your life or career. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">When I refer to values, I am not talking about how much money you have, what type of car you drive, or where you live. Although cars, clothing and locations can be symbols of what are your deeper desires, more important than these symbols are words like comfort, adventure, excitement and financial security. I am talking about what is truly important to you in life. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Brainstorm a list of your values as the answers to this question. Try to reduce your responses to a single word or two that encapsulates each answer. For example, if one of your answers is, "having a successful career," then you might edit that phrase to the value of "success." Don't worry about the order of your list yet or how long it is, just get everything down in writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">To make this task easier for you, I've put together an extensive</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">list of values below which </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">you can use to help build your own list. Most of my clients usually find it easiest to circle the words that most appeal to them right away then narrow the circled list further and further. There's no hard rule for how long your list should be, but I usually prefer a list in the range of 5-8 values. If you have more than this, consider cutting out the marginal values that just barely made your list, or combine multiple values that are nearly identical on a single line, like achievement/accomplishment.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">So you might end up with a list that looks something like this:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Love<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Health<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wealth<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Comfort<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fun<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:2"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black;">Prioritizing Your Values<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;">The next step is to prioritize your list. This is usually the most time consuming and difficult step because it requires intense thinking. Many people find this exercise enlightening and take a quiet personal approach to the process. However, it can be fun to do this with a partner. I encourage people to tackle it with a nonjudgmental friend over coffee or lunch. It could be fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">My preferred method of prioritizing my values list is to identify the top value, then the second highest value, and so on until I've rebuilt the whole list in order of priority from the top to the bottom. So you may begin by asking yourself these questions: Which of these values is truly the most important to me in life? If I could only satisfy one of these values, which one would it be? The answer to this question is your number one value. Then move down the list and ask which remaining value is the next most important to you, and so on, until you've sorted the whole list in priority order.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Success<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wealth<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Adventure<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learning<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Health<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fun<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;">These values in order become your <b>Values Compass</b>. Even though you may have a <b>Destination (Vision)</b> and a <b>Map (Goals)</b> and <b>Steps (Clarity/Direction) </b>to getting the career or life you want<b>, this Values Compass builds awareness that may keep you heading in the right direction. You can be confident each step of the way by measuring, or filtering, each opportunity against these values to see if they are in line with your ultimate desires for your life. This values compass can be integral to overcoming obstacles also, but we will discuss more about that in another post.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:">Complete the exercise and reflect on where you are, where you want to be, and what steps you need to take between. Then, move as you follow your Values Compass to a better life.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black">Values List:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> </div> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> </span> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Acceptance<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Accomplishment/Achievement<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Acknowledgement<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Adaptability<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Adventure<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Affluence<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Altruism<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Ambition<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Attractiveness/ Beauty<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Balance<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Belonging<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Charity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Cleanliness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Commitment<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Confidence<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Conformity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Consistency<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Contentment<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Control<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Courage<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Curiosity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Determination<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Devotion<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Dignity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Directness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Discipline<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Diversity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Education<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Equality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Experience<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Faith<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Family<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Financial independence<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Generosity/Giving<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Growth<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Happiness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Health<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",";">Holiness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Honesty<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Honor<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Humility<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Industry<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Integrity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Intelligence/ Knowledge<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Justice<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Leadership<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Learning<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Liberty<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Logic<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Love<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Loyalty<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Making a difference<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Obedience<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Open-mindedness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Optimism<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Order/Organization<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Originality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Passion<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Patriotism<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Perfection<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Perseverance<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Philanthropy<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Power<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Professionalism<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Prosperity<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Punctuality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Realism<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Reason/Reasonable-ness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Recognition<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Recreation<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Refinement<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Reflection<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Relaxation<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Reliability<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Religiousness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Respect<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Sacrifice<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Satisfaction<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Selflessness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Self-reliance<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Sexuality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Silliness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Solitude<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Spirituality<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Strength<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Structure<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Success<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Support<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Tradition<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Trust/Trust-worthiness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Truth<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Understanding<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Uniqueness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Usefulness<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Wealth<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Winning<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Wisdom<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-85492919680510480672011-07-12T11:20:00.000-07:002011-07-17T13:58:59.529-07:005 Reasons to Celebrate Mistakes1. Mistakes get our attention, give us a starting point for change.<br />2. Permitting mistakes allows us to take risks.<br />3. Noticing mistakes show our commitment to quality, to making our life work.<br />4. We can use mistakes to practice. Look through the lens of your values.<br />5. Mistakes make powerful teachers. Help us learn new value, new behaviors.<br />Adapted from <strong>Falling Awake </strong>by David EllisDeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-82527157910937126722011-07-10T15:23:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:48:21.689-07:00Quick Pickled Mushrooms made with Kitchen Pride Mushroooms<div>• Cook Time: 5 min<br />• Yield:<br /> 4 to 6 servings<br /> Ingredients<br />• 2 large bay leaves<br />• 1 tablespoon peppercorns<br />• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/3 palmful<br />• 4 cloves garlic<br />• 1 red pepper (Thai Talon)<br />• 1 small red onion, chopped<br />• A generous handful fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />• A few sprigs fresh thyme<br />• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar<br />• 1/4 cup sugar<br />• 1 tablespoon sea salt<br />• 1 pound very small button mushrooms<br />• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil</div><div><br />Directions<br />Into a food processor add the bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic, chile, onion, parsley, and thyme and pulse-chop into a paste. Place the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar and salt in a pot and bring to a simmer to dissolve. Then add the paste and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Place the mushrooms in a container and douse with the hot brine; cover and steep 1 minute. Stir and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.<br /></div>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-6520834012455325502011-06-23T02:39:00.000-07:002011-06-23T02:44:16.551-07:00Mi Mi’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream<span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong></strong></span><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">This recipe is for a 1 gallon freezer can.</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >Custard</span></u></h1><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">5 Eggs</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">3 Egg yolks</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 Large 13 oz. Can of Evaporated Milk </span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 Can Water</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 TBS Flour</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 Cup Sugar</span></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Combine custard ingredients and cook, stirring until mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. You may want to use a double boiler for this. Strain and cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Next, in freezer can combine the custard mixture with the following:</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 16 oz. Carton of Whipping Cream</span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1-2 TBS Vanilla Extract </span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1<span style=""> </span>13 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk </span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Enough Whole or 2 % milk to fill to line</span></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Place lid on freezer can and hold can in place while filling the freezer alternately with ice and rock salt. Put crank on and begin cranking or plug in to outlet. Operate freezer according to directions for your machine. Add more salt and ice as needed. The freezer may stop from time to time when ice gets in the way. So, readjust ice by turning off the machine and picking ice with wooden spoon and turn it back on. When ice cream maker stops completely, remove the can and enjoy the ice cream or place in deep freeze until it has reached desired firmness.</span></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style=""> </span><br /></span></span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></b></p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><b>My mom makes the best homemade vanilla ice cream.</b> My first memory of<span style=""> </span>making ice cream was on the ranch where I grew up outside a small East Texas town named Rusk, in an even smaller community named Atoy. Making homemade ice cream was an all-day event and everyone had a job. First of all, my dad believed that the best ice cream was made from a fresh block of ice that you bought, brought home and chipped up yourself. So, while my mom got all the ingredients together to cook the custard. My brother, sister and I would ride with dad 20 minutes to Rusk in his1963 green Chevy pickup to get the block of ice from the ice house, where we could watch the ice slide out of the freezer down a conveyor belt. We would wrap the block in a blanket and set it on the back of the truck. Then we would dare each other to sit on the covered block and count to ten. Boy, that was cold! When we got home, dad would painstakingly chip up the ice with a pick, and mom would pour the now cooled custard in the can, carefully filling the rest of the can with that rich custard mixture and whole milk. In went the ice and the salt, on went the top of the freezer. Then, it was our turn. My brother, sister and I would sit on the wooden steps of our carport and crank the ice cream by hand. Sometimes, we had watermelon or blackberries on the side. Sometimes, we had company and other times we had the ice cream to ourselves. Even when the ice houses closed down in Rusk, we still drove to the neighboring town of New Summerfield to buy ice.<br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">My father has been gone now for many years; I live in a big city now and have kids of my own. However, my mom is here this week visiting and guess what? Yep, we are making ice cream using her recipe. It still tastes great! Although we used ice from our refrigerator, it brought back memories of truck rides into town, laughing with my brother and sister, and how a family working together can reap sweet rewards and even sweeter memories. </span></span></p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-80396645681304307872011-06-14T12:33:00.000-07:002011-06-14T12:52:06.601-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6Oc6ehTBiTyxg13M3nagKDowMExsX_o5cUUOmDE-Hxt2kvRy4kQjCUmtBTKRuknwDM3QNEfywLUf7Zh_9uRLQnuC-giK27blwpmufrQ_rZVgl10ObUaOguRc8boeYpqVgZ4w60WhzjPp/s1600/flower.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6Oc6ehTBiTyxg13M3nagKDowMExsX_o5cUUOmDE-Hxt2kvRy4kQjCUmtBTKRuknwDM3QNEfywLUf7Zh_9uRLQnuC-giK27blwpmufrQ_rZVgl10ObUaOguRc8boeYpqVgZ4w60WhzjPp/s320/flower.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618163170378449058" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">As I was driving to work recently, I saw a young cardinal hopping along the grass on the side of the road as I stopped at a stoplight. The image that comes to mind when you hear the word cardinal is probably of a tall majestic beautiful red crested bird with a black mask around its strong triangular beak designed for cracking seeds, but this is not what I saw. This cardinal was caught in a phase just after the fuzzy cute baby bird stage but before the poor creature developed its beautiful red flight feathers. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It wasn’t chubby and cute anymore but it wasn’t the sleek flying creature it was meant to be one day either. Many things in our life go through stages that aren’t so pretty.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Barbara Sher, a world renowned career coach and best-selling author, says that ideas start out like babies animals. Human beings give birth to ideas and at first, we love them. We imagine how they will turn out with incredible pride and romantic optimism. When it comes to working out the logistics, budgeting time or money or both, for this new vision, the wonderful idea can molt away some of its attractive newness. As this idea develops you may find a need to further plan, to polish, to gather support of others and overcome obstacles. At some point it may be hard to share this vulnerable, not quite developed idea, at this ugly stage. However, this is a time that not only the idea needs support, but also the person who gave birth to the idea may need support. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I encouraged a group of friends recently to set a goal, and some of these friends might be at an ugly stage of reaching this goal, just as you may also.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Some common goals are related to health, like starting a new exercise program; others wanted to reconnect to art they had put aside years ago. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I had set a goal to complete two art works this month, and really had some great ideas that I wanted to bring to fruition. One of the ideas was a collage on canvas in tribute to Frida Kahlo, a well known Mexican artist.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>However, this idea did not come together on the canvas the way I had wished. So, I could stop, give up on this project at this ugly stage, but instead I have decided to work at it some more, ask for support and ideas. I may change my tactics, redo some of the piece, allow myself to struggle with the details, step back and look at the big picture.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I am hoping that in sharing this photo of my work at this ugly stage that it might encourage anyone who reads my blog to do the same with their life, their ideas, and their relationships. So, here it is, and here are some of the steps that I am willing to do to make it a better piece of art. I am leaving some of the steps blank you, as you will notice, for you to fill in because I know that there is no way that I could have all the answers. No one really does. How are goals going for you?</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">1. Make a goal.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">2. Plan some small steps.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">3. Take action.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">4. Assess the progress, from the detailed perspective and the big picture view.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">5. Adjust as needed.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">6. Share your goal.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">7. Ask for help, or support.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">8. Be willing to make changes, or redo’s.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">9. __________________</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">10. ____________________</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></p><p></p>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076450163414795967.post-57157323551689652062011-05-31T02:09:00.000-07:002011-05-31T02:40:20.569-07:00Post-It Note Goals<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> There are lots of models out there for goal setting which can be very complicated and very technical. You can even sign up for a service through Pronagger.com to pay someone to nag you professionally! Let me know if you want to know more about that.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYy8tJLKq1lTQ-XhSqWw6fMP7f0k02CrLHCnesWqRBcnc9_7-UVjgEdtvIsCHCgO7IKo-_1yliZMx1cF1Toc_IHcdbkrvbkdEaWbIRjgOCAgFk3Q7IX5LSL10H0Y2R1e6mu6F9w33zzNr/s200/fototapete-stickiespostit-note-do-it-now%252C11865566.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 83px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612812684967413922" /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">1. Take a stack of post-its out with a pen. Write down any 3-5 things you would like to see appear in your life quickly. Make the goals nouns. It could be a feeling like, Love, Health. It could be something that you haven't made time for like, Art, Romance.....</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">Write anything that is important. There is no selfishness and no one watching. This is for you!</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> </div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">2. Take time to be with the words on each post-it and choose the one that calls out to you the most. Let me know if you struggle with this part.</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">3. Now, to take the first step, think of one thing you could do towards that goal. Even if you chose "World Hunger", I want you to think of a small step that you could do in the next few weeks, an easy win, like donating 4 cans of food to the Foodbank.</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">This goes back to the old adage:</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">"How do you eat an elephant?"</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">"One bite at a time, just like you eat anything else."</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">4. Did you choose? Now, how do you want to motivated or supported?</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> Some of us choose nagging, others choose encouragement.</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> </div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">Here are some examples:</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> </div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">Art- 2 completed works (they don't have to be perfect, just finished.)-Encouragement</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">Health/Exercise-walk with friends 4 times a week- nagging</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">Health- Going to the gym 4 times a week- nagging</div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> </div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; ">5.Now put the post-it note somewhere you will see it everyday. I like mine beside my alarm clock in the beginning. Then after that no longer works, I move it to my bathroom mirror to catch my eye.</div>DeAnne Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944800970248251747noreply@blogger.com0