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Marni

My Focus: So Others May Live.

About Me

Well, simplifcation is a great thing. I have realized the less, the better. So here I go!
I am person who enjoys life, and finding ways to live it to its fullest. I strive daily to find the best out of every moment, even in the dullest or most chaotic of moments. Though it is not easy, it is worthwhile to focus on this effort in my life.
I do not have much to show for my life on paper, but I have a great deal to show for it in experiences I have been through thus far; and continue to go through. It is my humble, but accurate opinion that life is not summed up only by the things we do that are reflected on a piece of paper, money or in a trophy. It is a combination of many things, but the top of it all focuses on our attitude toward our lives. How we handle ourselves through the rough spots. How we even handle ourselves through the smooth spots as well. When it is all said and done at the end of the day, it is not what one accumulates materially in the world that matters the most...what matters most is what one accumulates inside themselves and in turn gives it to others.
I do not have a glamorous life, and one day when I know I will have the material things I really like...it is not those things that will define me. What defines me is my attitude toward my life. This includes my attitude toward others around me, because they are all a part of my life. Family, friends, enemies and even strangers. Life is life, and there is no avoiding it. Enjoy it every moment you are given, even in the muck of it all. Because even though some days you will have the swampiest days of your life to face, as long as your feet still keep going on a foundation you can trust while your head is in a fog...you will eventually get to where you want to be. Be careful though of the foundation you choose to walk upon. Always choose one that is firm in truth rather than ideals.
My motto: Enjoy the journey.
Some of my favorite quotes (updated periodically):
"A warrior does not give up what he loves, he finds the love in what he does." - from the motion picture, "Peaceful Warrior" due out in theaters March 30, 2007.
"Serenity isn't freedom from the storm, but peace within the storm." - Unknown
The following trailer is from a movie, Facing the Giants. This movie mirrors my own life in the message itself, not about football...there is more to this movie than football! Everyone I know and love ought to see this movie. It does not matter if one is a Christian or not, this is a must see!
Facing the Giants

My Interests

A handful of what I enjoy:
Learning
Dreams
Personal Growth
Marriage
Spirituality
Philosophy
Marine Biology
Hockey


I'd like to meet:

Jesus and anyone with a dream and takes steps to help others achieve thier dreams.

Music:

Favorite Music Genres: Rock, Classical, Jazz, Contemporary Christian, Country, Pop

A handful of my Favorite Recording Artists/Groups: Garth Brooks, Nickelback, Bryan Adams, U2, Casting Crowns, Michael Buble, Mozart, Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan

Movies:

The next movie I will see at the theater:


Favorite Actors: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Val Kilmer, Matt Damon, Keanu Reeves, Russell Crowe, Ashton Kutcher, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Garner, Sandra Bullock

Favorite Movie Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama, Comedy, Independent

A handful of my Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Cinderella Man, Pirates of the Carribean, Elf, Superman Returns, Batman Begins, The Guardian, The Matrix, Fighting the Giants, The Neverending Story


Warner Bros. Independent Films

Television:

When I choose to watch TV, which is not often:
Heroes
CSI
Smallville
Buffy and Angel


Books:

A Handful of my Favorite Books:
The Greatest Miracle in the World - Og Mandino
Your Best Life Now - Joel Osteen
Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman
Wild at Heart - John Eldredge
The Dream Giver - Bruce Wilkinson
Hamlet - Shakespeare

My favorite all time authors:
Shakespeare
Emerson
Thoreau

Heroes:

Jesus
My Husband - Jack
My Father - Ken
My Brother - Jim
Those who are serving, and served, in the United States Military (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard)
And anyone with a dream and takes steps to help others achieve thier dreams.

My Blog

Action alone doesn't get the job done...

I am on a theme right now...getting relationships right; starting with God and me. Because this is how it ought to go in the world as far as relationships are built: 1) God 2) Ourselves 3) Spouse 4) ...
Posted by Marni on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:34:00 PST

Getting back to the core of things...

In my life I am taught many things. Yet the one thing that is overlooked in my teachings, happens to be the very thing that creates who I am. My foundation; and when one thing that slapped me directly...
Posted by Marni on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:03:00 PST

Words to integrate into your vocabulary

These are a few words and phrases I have learned to either integrate into my vocabulary, or just tweak a few key words that I used that drug me down through the mud. Some of these are in the process o...
Posted by Marni on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:06:00 PST

Words to delete from your vocabulary

These are a few words and phrases I have learned to delete from my vocabulary...and some are still in the process of being deleted. I have discovered certain key words can drag you down through the mu...
Posted by Marni on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:58:00 PST

Some personal quotes

"Too often, most people in our society want 'freedom', but not the responsibility freedom often takes." -Marni "Applied knowledge is power. Knowledge unused, is just clutter." -Marni Arnold "Don't t...
Posted by Marni on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:14:00 PST

The Teacup Story - one that reflects my life

The Teacup Story There was a couple who used to go to England to shop in the beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and especially teacups. This was their...
Posted by Marni on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 04:05:00 PST

Success Quotes

These are a handful of some words of wisdom that I have hunted and found to be valuable and priceless. They are helpful in keeping my mind keen in the area of success, and the only way to succeed is t...
Posted by Marni on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:41:00 PST

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain...

Well, it is that time of year...Christmas. And what is it doing in the Piedmont of NC? Raining...not snowing...raining.  I really wanted a white Christmas...but no, it will only be a soggy one. B...
Posted by Marni on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:30:00 PST

So stoked! And no...not toked! Difference people...there is a difference!

Back in touch with people I love and cherish...I gotta love it! Persistent and consistent behavior really pays off! Not only am I reaching old pals, but some realllly distant pals...and even family! S...
Posted by Marni on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:52:00 PST