Motivation Monday - Building Up Yourself

Motivation Monday - Building Up Yourself

What shapes you to become who you are?  

Any answers?  

I've been thinking about just who I am.  How did I become the Dicky Bird that I am today.  The culmination of love, life, experiences and failures - shape who we are.  

I've been told, "you have a friendly face."  You can too, if you smile.  I've been told "boy, you sure say whatever you want."  You can too, if you believe in what you are saying.  It has been said, "we can't invite them, they don't do (fill in the blank).  Not getting asked to go or do things is a part of living by your convictions.  Making people uncomfortable with their decisions isn't my goal - but, when you set standards sometimes that happens.  

My thinking on who I am, who I want to be and how I can be better has been an on going journey for about 2 years.  If you have been following that long, you know I have posted about this several times.  My mom was a good example of this.  She always kept growing and working on herself, until the day she passed on.  I only hope to be like that.  

Each stage of life offers challenges and joys.  My advice is to embrace each one.  Each decade we age, brings changes to our physical bodies.  My advice is to do what you can while you can.  Every decision whether good or bad has consequences.  My advice is to stand by your decisions, claim the bad ones and take responsibility for each one.  

So for this Motivation Monday - working on building up yourself isn't about being selfish.  Just the opposite.  When you work on you, others will benefit as well - including your spouse, kids and family. 

Encourage and compliment others - and in turn, you will receive the same.  Stand by your convictions - and you won't have to feel guilt or regret.  If you don't like something about your life, yourself, children's behavior - whatever it is, take claim of it, work on it and start building up yourself.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin. 

Estate Buy-Out - Farm Sale Coming Soon

I have been "buying out" estates for over 20 years.  I really don't advertise other than word of mouth.  I have been referred to families by all kinds of people - including the cleaning lady.  I take this job, the service we provide, very seriously.  I want to be fair and honest with the family.  

Monday, I had a call from a gentleman, who was looking for some advice on what to do with his father-in-laws personal property.  I asked him who referred me, as I like to send at least a thank you, but he couldn't remember.  Truthfully, I know it was just the Lord, as I need to make some money before Anna's wedding and Anna and Jon were also looking for a bedroom set.  

I gave the family 3 options, they chose the "buy-out" one.  I have the weekend to clean out the house so that they can list it.  We were over there last night to get the first load.  I must say I couldn't do any of this with out my hard working husband.  Alan, might have been driven by all the tools, reloading and hunting items....but, he works so hard to help me.  Not only hard wording, but honest.   He says to me "we didn't give them enough money."  So, he had me tell the family we would be sending more money.  Even though we were under a signed contract already, Al wants us to send more.  When I called her, she said "God bless you Jacky."  I'm not saying this to brag or anything, I just wanted to share our heart - the empathy we feel for each family we work with.

I plan to bring these items back to the farm and have an estate sale here.  If any of my followers live close...come on over.  God willing...we plan to have the sale Thursday and Friday, June 25 & 26.  

Mid-Century style furniture.  The couch and chair are from Smith Brothers, Berne, Indiana - well made, clean, but dated.  Lots of fishing (I have to look that up), tools, gardening - a man's sale.  I will also add items from my pole building - previous estates.  Hope to see some of you.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

The 1st "It's A Rave - Vintage PopUp Sale"

We did the 1st "It's A Rave - Vintage PopUp Sale"  It was a lot of fun.  I only advertised for this "organically" via social media.  I was so pleased when people actually said that they saw it.  We sold from 4-7 p.m. and started out with 4 vendors, within and hour 3 others showed up to sell too.  Fun!  Best part, no cops came to break up our "rave."

Truthfully, it wasn't too busy, but I hope people catch on to this and support it.  Thank you to those followers of my blog that came.  Some asked about Martha and others I didn't even know followed said "I like your blog."  Wow what a compliment!  

Thanks again.  Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.

Pinterest - "Now That's Clever" Ideas

I really like to browse Pinterest.  I have a board that I call "now that's clever."  It never ceases to amaze me the ideas that others come up with.  Here are a few samples to enlighten you today.

Some pretty clever ideas from some pretty clever people.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

linked to:
http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-maple-hill-hop-33.html

Jacky's Craft Camp 2014

Jacky’s Craft Camp 2014

@ Jacky’s House, R4679 Town Hall Rd., Ringle

(715) 297-0197

 

All classes held Monday’s @ 6 p.m.

 

Clothes Pin Art – June 16 – Cost:  FREE

Map Art – June 23 – Cost: $1.00 each

Milk Jug Mounts – June 30 – Cost: FREE BYO jugs etc.

String Art – July 7 – Cost $2.50 each

Wood Slab Clock – June 14 – FREE with BYO clock kit or ?/kit

 

These classes will be open to other 4-Hrs in addition to our club. 

You must call me to register a space at the camp.  I ask for a minimal fee on those projects I need to supply something not in my craft stash.  J

 

 

 

 

Motivation Monday - "What is Your Anchor?"

At our Weight Watcher's class on Friday, the subject was "what is your anchor?"  The "thing" that keeps you on track.  When you want to grab a candy bar, bag of chips or Oreos...what can you think of that will make you stop.  

I was so touched by the answers from the class.  One was an obituary of a friend.  This member had a dear friend who passed due to complications of obesity.  She keeps this obituary in her purse.  Another anchor was a charm necklace with birthstones of each of this member's grandchildren.  She said she wears it everyday to remind her "who" she want to see grow up.  Another was a pair of "fat" jeans, a before photo, a song - there were many.  Mine was my "Faith."  The leader asked me to explain.  One may think of faith in a spiritual manner, but it can also be the faith you have in yourself to do what you should do and what you know is right.  Interpret how you will....

The class continued with how to use your anchor when you come to your trouble spots.  I then commented that my anchor was also my trouble spot.  As, we have treats at church....it is hard to say no to cheesecake!   My "faith" (church) is sometimes the trouble spot I need to apply my "faith" (anchor).  I thought it was funny. 

So, for this Motivation Monday, find an anchor.  You might be on a weight loss journey, like myself.  Or, you may need an anchor to help you in your life with your spiritual walk, parenting, furthering your education, building up your career, your business or being a better friend, sibling or child.  I encourage you to find an anchor - use it, whatever it is - to remind you of "why" you are on your "journey."  Keeping your goals in mind.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.    

Fun Day at Auction

I had a blast working for Lange Auction.  My daughter Justine was there and snapped my photo for Instagram.   She was able to buy a few items for her vintage photo booth along with a Star Wars garbage can.  My favorite purchase was a taxidermy horny toad/lizard.  I love the addition to my weird collection.  It was a beautiful Wisconsin day - I was doing something I love - with someone I love.  Blessed!

(I staged him on a rock - looks live - but stuffed...)

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.