I AM Worth It

I am worth it. I spent the entire evening pondering the ways in which I could be angry over the many ways that things just absolutely did not go my way today, last week or for my life.  I know, a lot to ponder right, but guess what, it is that time and this comes along with it.



I am worth it. The movie I watched tonight while pondering so help ground me to the fact that God has truly favored me and I am forever in need of reminder of how ungrateful I am and brought back to reality.  The things that God has given me to handle, no one else could and vice versa for ALL of you! You are worth it.



I am worth it. I have four children (6 total) and I live in a wonderful two bedroom home from which I will be moving when the Lord says go but "not yet". So in the meantime, in my spare time I look at Fresca Modella sinks for a home that I thought was on the market but is actually under contract and no one updated the site.











I am worth it.  It is pouring down rain outside, my husband has chills, all my children praise God are sleeping and God brings to my memory that "why are you not doing what you said you would if I gave you the time....write". This is so great I actually get to pour this out in real time. I love my life even when I hate it and that is what makes God so great. I have the best husband, the best children, the best job, the best family and when I really stop to think about it, there is nothing in my life that is wrong except the things that I continually screw up by being ungrateful.

I am worth it. I am the best and worst daughter to my wonderful parents (tear), I miss them so much (bawl) and yet I have not called them since just after thanksgiving.....why, because I keep putting it off because I will be bawling how much I miss them and want to see them and I have not had the money to mail their box and am ashamed as the days go by............see what I mean by blessed and ungrateful. God gives me ample opportunity to shine in the lives of others and they love me for it and some days I hate myself for not getting to it.

I am worth it. I cook dinner, do homework, yell and scream, change diapers, wipe noses, get cough medicine, murmur under my breath, scream at the top of my lungs, laugh until it hurts. Can you imagine if God treated us the way we deserved how totally miserable and unbearable our lives would be all day long, forever.

I am worth it. This is the paragraph where I remember that I love to knit, crochet, read, write , play racquetball, play basketball, encourage people to success, pout when I do not feel appreciated, look fabulous every day even when I do not feel fabulous (because I never know who needs that), team play even when I want to sit on the bench.

I am worth it. Hey, don't get mad at me because you were thinking all these things but were too focused on what people think of you that you totally missed the fact that this may help someone else.

I am worth it, but most importantly, YOU ARE WORTH IT! It is not so difficult, focus on someone else, God's got it :)

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Balance is Essential

Balance Is Essential

Balance is essential. If you find yourself shifting in your life too far to the left or right then your life is out of balance. A firm grasp on who God is and who we are in our lives can make for such peace that "passes all understanding".

Balance is essential to sanity, love, life, fun and existence.  When we do our best to create a balance in our lives it seems like things are constantly "falling into place".

Here are a few tips to assist in creating balance.

1. Read your bible and pray everyday!

Balance is Essential and there is no getting around it. When things in my life are falling apart I have been able to directly relate them to the lack of time in the word and prayer in my life.

2. Build downtime into your schedule.

When you plan your week, make it a point to schedule time with your family and friends, and activities that help you recharge.

If a date night with your spouse or a softball game with friends is on your calendar, you'll have something to look forward to and an extra incentive to manage your time well so you don't have to cancel.

3. Drop activities that sap your time or energy.

"Many people waste their time on activities or people that add no value -- for example, spending too much time at work with a colleague who is constantly venting and gossiping," says Marilyn Puder-York, PhD, a psychologist and executive coach in New York and Connecticut. 

Her advice: Take stock of activities that don't enhance your career or personal life, and minimize the time you spend on them.

4. Rethink your errands.

Consider whether you can outsource any of your time-consuming household chores or errands.

Could you order your groceries online and have them delivered? Hire a kid down the street to mow your lawn? Have your dry cleaning picked up and dropped off at your home or office? Order your stamps online so you don't have to go to the post office? Even if you're on a tight budget, you may discover that the time you'll save will make it worth it.

Stack also suggests trading services with friends. Offer to do tasks that you enjoy or that you were planning to do anyway.

5. Get moving.

It's hard to make time for exercise when you have a jam-packed schedule, but it may ultimately help you get more done by boosting your energy level and ability to concentrate.

"Research shows exercise can help you to be more alert," Brooks says. "And I've noticed that when I don't exercise because I'm trying to squeeze in another half hour of writing, I don't feel as alert."

Samantha Harris, a lawyer who works for a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, goes to her gym 2 or 3 mornings a week before her family wakes up. "It's been a real boost in terms of the way I feel for the rest of the day," she says. "I feel like my head is clearer and I've had a little time to myself." 

6. Remember that a little relaxation goes a long way.

Don't assume that you need to make big changes to bring more balance to your life. Brooks recommends setting realistic goals, like leaving the office earlier 1 night per week.

"Slowly build more activities into your schedule that are important to you," he says. "Maybe you can start by spending an hour a week on your hobby of carpentry, or planning a weekend getaway with your spouse once a year."

Even during a hectic day, you can take 10 or 15 minutes to do something that will recharge your batteries. "Take a bath, read a trashy novel, go for a walk, or listen to music," Stack says. "You have to make a little time for the things that ignite your joy."

Balance is essential so make sure to at least change one thing at a time.  

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No New Years Resolutions

No New Years Resolutions! I have always been big on committing to something with the intent of "21 days to make a habit" and then ten days later not even remembering what I started.

It is with that thought in mind then that I stopped making New Years Resolutions long ago.

Striving to get started and be consistent no matter the date has been a welcomed change to my life.  Mindset is everything, and once you can overcome the battle of your mind, you can accomplish anything. 

Check out this picture demonstration and tell me what you see in the comments below:

Here is what I see..........determination, perseverance, happiness, commitment, youth and vibrancy.

If you start thinking this year I will make a New Years Resolution it places so much pressure on you that should you fail, psychologically, you go right back to telling yourself that "oh well, I can try again next year".

However dear friends, if you get your mindset right and stop making New Years Resolutions you can spend the year being victorious for every challenge you overcome, every step forward you take, every victory and embrace every disappointment as short term.

No New Years Resolutions! say it with me! 

Be victorious this Christmas. Christ came that we might have life and have it more abundantly and what better time than in this season to make lasting changes in your life. Mindset change today is reshaping your future right now. No New Years Resolutions.

Tell me in the comments what you think about the pic demonstration, share this with your friends and let me know how No New Years Resolutions changes your life. Be blessed!

Keeping Perspective

Today I was so busy that Keeping Perspective was difficult.

When does it end?

How much can one really do?

Is 24 hours enough?


These are all questions that I ask myself regularly and I have come to the conclusion that once you embrace the freedom that God gives in Him, then it releases us from the guilt of carrying the burden and frees us to enjoy the journey.

It sounds easy, however it is the MOST difficult thing I have attempted in my entire life.


Thanks for listening. Is anyone out there?

I won today

I won today by being the best positive me I could be.

I won today by thinking of someone else before me.

I won today by not yelling nearly as much as I wanted to. :)

Did you win?

In this lifelong journey of learning me I have discovered that some days I win and some days i lose miserably. This weeks goals are to have devotion for 1/2 hour each morning, workout 1/2 hour each morning keep my children laughing all week, blog 4 times, and consistently give my clients 100%.

They are in the right order faith, family and career and therefore with a little grace and a lot of determination, consistency and zero procrastination the mission will be accomplished.

What will you attempt this week?

1. Write it down.

2. Be accountable to someone

3. Do not give up

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Learning to Be Consistent

Some days I win and some days I lose. The goal is to be more consistent in order to not self sabotage. I enjoy people and I have so many thoughts some days in my head that I am not sure which ones to move on first.

Do you feel like that sometimes?

I created this blog to deal with all things hair, knitting, crochet, children, life and all things in Darlene's world that will keep me sane and assist someone else.


As it continues to grow I will continue to keep you informed of the changes, ups, downs and in-betweens of becoming a better me.

This dainty little accessory reminds me of the simpler things in life that look so effortless. I will get the link for the pattern and post it for you guys soon.



As the holidays draw near, lets craft together or just let me make you something for that special someone.

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God bless you and keep sane!

Burpee What?

As committed as I have been to this whole weight loss thing, if after I am done anyone says the word Burpee to me I will have to cut them.

The whole idea of getting up and jumping and then getting down and doing a push up is the definition of torture.


If you are running straight or doing 50 situps you are pretty much in a repetitive position for the most part, but this burpee thing works the entire body in one swoop and your mind pays for it before your body understands it.

Ok, so I am done whining. I am getting toned, the inches are going before the pounds and I am loving the extra energy I have from being properly hydrated and eating clean (for the most part).

Here is another pic from my progress.


Like, Share and comment please....let me know what you are thinking. I can take the heat!.

This was taken September 7th. Saturday my fourth and final will turn 1 year old. This means it will have been 5 years since I was able to maintain any specific type of weight loss program since I had been pregnant all that time and delivered all four of my babies via c-section..

Feels like progress. I just keep reminding myself that 5 years to put on, patience to take off. I will not be svelte by next week however next summer I will wear my first two piece.

Thanks for your support. Let's hear you..