As promised, Im back with Branding yourself. What makes your persona? What makes you different from all the rest? What makes me... Let's see... Where do I start... 1. Thought I knew it all at 18 2. Married, in an abusive relationship for many years. 3. WAS codependent 4. Had kids, and missed their milestones because I was the breadwinner 5. Divorced and remarried 6. Gained lots of weight and very low self esteem

This is when things started to change for me... 1. Remarried to a wonderful man 2. Slowly, we started working on me 3. Was with many work from home business's and never found the right niche 4. Finally, was introduced to Visalus and found the right place for me 5. Realized that with the proper nutrition and training, I can rise to the top 6. Down 35 lbs and toning muscle and living life to the fullest

Now its time for me to help you rise to the top... Just paying it Forward.... Someone once told me, make a timeline of your life.. She said it wasn't going to be easy but just do it... Put one foot in front of the other, the past cannot hurt you anymore. It's over and done with... look towards the future and live it to the fullest. Would love to hear your comments... or your thoughts

Wow, what a response that I got from the last post... This is what a friend wrote, after another friend wrote about her husband gaming all the time...

I went to an online game back in the day...and stayed there for quite a while..because the proactive attitude and action based on desire and love was absent from the other half. Computer games are great, games are fun, but they PALE in comparison to the "games" an infatuated couple can play....as the many erotica companies would attest. As Melanie pointed out..men want respect..biblically a man is to love his wife, a wife is to respect her husband..and to get that respect..which we translate as love..we can become "Yes dear" men...mentally emasculating us until we fit your description. A healthy relationship with earnest love and embraced passion can cure all of that...imho.

This was my response Shouldnt respect go both ways though? Many men take it that when they put a ring on a womens finger, that means they now have control and you live life the way they want... I was one that got lost in that crap.. When I married R, I had the obey line taken out... With his help, I have become very strong and independent. Maybe too independent at times but hey, its all good. You say you got lost in the gaming world, because a lack of love and desire. Well how far did a game get you? Men want respect, then give respect back and a man is to love a woman, sometimes love isnt enough. IMHO

A friend recently brought up a subject that I think should be addressed: Everyday concerns about that women have about their men.....What are your concerns with your men? Leaving the toilet seat up, which my husband is very thoughtful and he does put it back down or leaving a mess in the kitchen , now this he is guilty of. Whats your thoughts? Starting tomorrow..... we will be working on YOUR BRAND..... Who are you? What makes you tick? Where do you want to see yourself in the next 5 years....

Sitting here on a rainy Saturday morning, I am wondering what I can do today. Should I craft, clean or just be lazy and do nothing... If you know me the later is out of the question. I can never sit still, I always have to be doing something.  So I think I will finish up this blog, start cleaning and then paint some birdhouses. Then wait for the rain to stop and go out and do some gardening..

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Beautiful Hydrangeas!! Also will do some blog hopping today.. I love visiting others and just saying Hi, and what a wonderful job they are doing with their blog. Today I found... Fake it Frugal Wonderful ideas on how to save lots of money..... Did you know that you can save lots of money just by being frugal? What is your idea of frugal and tell us what you have done to save money? Live life each day like its your last.. Have faith and hope!!