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About Me

"What happens to us is not as important as how we respond."
The things I want most in life are the things that money can't buy: family, friends, love, and happiness. Right now I'm at a point where I'm starting to truly understand how my actions (or lack thereof) can have a negative affect on those who are most important to me. I welcome anyone who is interested in personal growth to subscribe to my blog.
I've come to learn that the "what" of my life is not as important as the "how." I'm a firm believer in that everything happens for a reason, what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger, and what goes around always-always-always comes around. Regardless of what I'm going through, I look for happiness in every day and know that the rest will fall into place...
"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." --Napoleon Hill
I've learned that money doesn't buy class.
I've learned that it's the small things that make life so spectacular.
I've learned that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned that we should be glad we don't get everything we ask for.
I've learned that the less time I have to work, the more I get done.

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Music:

I love it ALL! "Your Request Sucks" on Q101, Indie Bands, Madonna, 80's, Classic Rock, House/Lounge, Oldies, and yes... even some Country

Movies:

Nothing SCARY! Kinky Boots, Top Gun, When A Man Loves A Woman, Clueless, Old School, Sliding Doors, Finding Nemo, Ghost, Not Without My Daughter, Half Nelson, Gia

Television:

Intervention, Family Guy, Will and Grace, Friends, The First 48, Entourage, The Soup, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Girls Next Door, Best Week Ever, The Daily Show

Books:

The Big Book, Sex.. Drugs.. and Cocoa Puffs, The Devil Wears Prada, Bunny Tales, Stumbling on Happiness, The Bust Guide to the New Girl Order, More Now Again

Heroes:

Bill W. & Dr. Bob, Francine Ward, Single Parents, Oprah, People in Recovery, Betty Dodson

My Blog

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/18/07

Today's thought is:I always entertain great hopes.-Robert FrostIn our honest journey, we must admit life is often difficult and painful. But these facts do not describe all of life, and they do not de...
Posted by SHANNON on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:53:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/17/07

Today's thought is:There's too much confusion here, I can't get no relief.--Bob DylanAddiction is like the maze in a carnival fun house-no matter, which way we turn; we seem to run into blank walls. W...
Posted by SHANNON on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:17:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/16/07

Today's thought is:... all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.--Julian of NorwichWhy are we prone to exaggerating the seriousness of the circumstances in our l...
Posted by SHANNON on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:56:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/15/07

Today's thought is:I shall tell you a great secret, my friend. Do not wait for the last judgment, it takes place every day.--Albert Camus"Later." How often have we said this? This trick helps us ...
Posted by SHANNON on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:55:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/14/07

Today's thought is:Worry and Stress"Make plans but don't plan results." This is a simple phrase cautioning us against unnecessary worry and stress.If our plans involve other people, we would be wise t...
Posted by SHANNON on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:02:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/13/07

Today's thought is:Reflection for the DayOne of the most constructive things I can do is to learn to listen to myself and get in touch with my true feelings. For years, I tuned myself out, going along...
Posted by SHANNON on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:30:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/12/07

Today's thought is:Humility is our acceptance of ourselves.--AnonymousIt is strange how we can go to school and learn a lot of facts, but never learn much along the way about ourselves. We can take up...
Posted by SHANNON on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:28:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/11/07

Today's thought is:Other people can't meet our needs if we don't tell them what our needs are.We need tenderness and caring from our families and friends. We need their acceptance, understanding, and ...
Posted by SHANNON on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:48:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/10/07

Today's thought is:If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.- Abraham MaslowWhen we can take a long view of our problems, we can sometimes see that we're using in...
Posted by SHANNON on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:14:00 PST

TODAY'S GIFT - 04/09/07

Today's thought is:Being willingPeople often ask, "How does the program work?" The how of this program is Honesty; Open-mindedness, and Willingness. Often we must pray for willingness; sometimes we ev...
Posted by SHANNON on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 08:38:00 PST