Ryan and I don’t exchange gifts, and I tell my family don’t buy us anything. However, my youngest sister NEVER listens to me. So, why did I think this year was going to be different. And, you know I really did think it was. She has a Christmas tree in her living for external family [...]
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All I want for Christmas is…
Posted in Uncategorized on December 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
How the Grinch stole my heart!
Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
It’s that time of year where mommy and daddy are away; so, aunty and girls get to play! The oldest girl decided to join our festive fun this year. So we took it up a notch to impress her, and we kicked off our week together with a weekend stay at the Gaylord National Harbor [...]
What do the numbers mean?
Posted in Uncategorized on December 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I’m still loving participating in the NIH Sleep/Weight Study. I’m learning so much about myself, my health, my sleep, and weight loss/gain cycles. On August 23, Dr. Cizza (pronounced like Pizza, but with a CH), the leading physician for the NIH study, looked me earnestly in my eyes and told me that my triglycerides were [...]
Anything, but surgery
Posted in Uncategorized on December 3, 2010 | 4 Comments »
This past September, I was scheduled to have a hysterectomy. This procedure was going to resolve my 20 year long fight with fibroid tumors. Three weeks before my surgery a friend asked me to do him a favor and talk to a naturopathic doctor. This dear friend, I love deeply. Most of what he recommends [...]
Where in the world is Antonette Artiz(o)
Posted in Uncategorized on July 13, 2010 | 4 Comments »
It doesn’t sound right without that O at the end. You know, “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?” Okay maybe you don’t; so just trust me. The O is necessary! It’s been a minute since I last wrote, and looking at my last post I must quote one of my FAVORITE movies, “Oh no, [...]
Seven thousand dollars later
Posted in Uncategorized on June 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I had my IRS tax audit yesterday, and just as I suspected we owe. We owe $7,000 plus change. This is only the beginning because now the State will review our 2008 taxes, and we’ll owe them as well. However, I’m standing on many of the promises of God – 1: He will not leave [...]
31 Days of Promises all done
Posted in Uncategorized on June 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In April I did 30 Days of Permission, and that was so great for me. In essence I gave myself permission to be me. Then in May I did 31 Days of Promises. This was much harder for me. Perhaps the promises were harder, because they were coming straight from the word of God, and [...]
Day 26: Warning, warning!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Day 26: I promise to heed all warnings. (Nehemiah 9:33-35) It does my heart good to be able to quote a promise from my favorite book of the bible, Nehemiah. To me this book is all about the possibilities when you ignore what others are saying, and you truly follow the holy spirit. Nehemiah had [...]
Divorce is not an option
Posted in Uncategorized on May 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sunday we made a return visit to LaPlata Community Church, Jamie MacGregor is the pastor. This is a family-friendly Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and Jamie has pastored them well as they are always very cordial and warm whenever we visit. Jamie preached a serious message on divorce from Matthew 5:31-32 and Matthew 19:1-12. It [...]
Day 20: I have great plans
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Day 18: I promise to commit my plans to the Lord! (Proverbs 16:3) I’m in my 10th year of business, and loving it! I actually made a huge transition this year, and moved my focus from Virtual Details, my virtual assistant practice, to Nonprofit Connectors, my consulting business. I truly want to work with individuals [...]
