ODC – Mini-Challenge Blog!
ODC – Mini-Challenge Blog! I created the October Determination Challenge & am very glad that I did! A great group of Sparkers have come together for a great challenge! Today’s mini-challenge is to...
View Article**ADVICE NEEDED** Working Out At Home vs. The Gym!
Working Out At Home vs. The Gym! (ADVICE NEEDED) I am currently guilty of having a gym membership that NEVER gets used! I think I have been twice this year. The way my schedule has changed & all of...
View ArticleNovember Determination Challenge – Power-Up Blog!
November Determination Challenge – Power-Up Blog! I need to define my goals for November! Well, since I NEVER seem to stick to my goals one of my goals for November will be to actually stick to these...
View ArticleMarriage, Alcoholism, Chances & Happiness
Marriage, Alcoholism, Chances & Happiness I am writing this blog because I am looking for some honest, unbiased suggestions &/or opinions. I also need to “talk” to somebody! I don’t have what I...
View ArticleLife Changes . . . .
Life Changes . . . . I made the choice to end my marriage of 13 years. I could no longer live with a man whose drinking was a higher priority than me. I can not begin to count the times I asked him to...
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It's Official ~ I'm the NATIONAL & Texas State CHAMPION!!
AMERICAN COMPETITIVE TRAIL HORSE ASSOCIATION NAMES 2011-12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Patricia Scarborough & Sparkin Controverse aka “Magic” win Pleasure Division Title S. Lynn Walker & Goghsmokem win...
View ArticleHoly Crap! 12 Pounds, Really?
Holy Crap! 12 Pounds, Really? It’s time to put it out there; I have gained 12 pounds since the first of the year! It’s horrible, my clothes look horrible, I feel horrible; I look horrible, it’s JUST...
View Article96 Days, Not That I’m Counting!
96 Days, Not That I’m Counting! I have 96 days until I go to my final court date for my divorce. That’s a long time! I am actually hoping that we reach a settlement before then, but if not, that’s the...
View Article88 Days & Yep, I Am Counting!
88 Days & Yep, I Am Counting! I’m down to 88 days until my final court date for my divorce. That still seems like a VERY long time! I have totally failed on my goal that I set in my last blog; I...
View ArticleDon’t Know How Many Days . . . Too Many For Me
Don’t Know How Many Days . . . Too Many For Me An agreement has been made in the divorce so hopefully it will be finalized before the original September trial date. We are waiting on the attorney’s to...
View ArticleHelp! Ideas, Suggestions, Something!!
Help! Ideas, Suggestions, Something!! First, divorce up-date, we have finally agreed on the final decree, didn’t know it was going to take this long. We have both signed off on it, so we are now...
View ArticleLooking for Information on Wii . . . .
Looking for Information on Wii . . . . I know that I need to get into a regular exercise routine, I am kinda thinking about a Wii, or I think there is another type of exercise video system out there....
View ArticleGetting on With My Life . . .
Getting on With My Life . . . The divorce was final on Sept. 7, 2012, now to make it through the next three & a half months of him removing all his “junk” from the property! I took a big step last...
View ArticleHere It Is!!!
Here It Is!!! Yep, this is my new truck, a 2012 Dodge 2500. All I have to do now is get the gooseneck hitch & brake controller installed. Then I will be ready to haul my horses! Too bad I have to...
View ArticleNeed to STOP Worrying!!!
Need to STOP Worrying!!! I have worried so much about my finances over the last few years; I just can’t seem to STOP. Now that the divorce is final & I’m not supporting him, or 26 horses (only 3),...
View ArticleFinding The Motivation
Finding The Motivation I don’t know what it is, but I just cannot seem to find my motivation to do anything but work. Working two jobs is the only thing that saves me from being 200 pounds I think....
View ArticleFriends & Friendship
Friends & Friendship A response from one of my best Sparkfriends on my blog yesterday, made me think! I do tend to isolate myself from other people. Even though I have my friends at work, there are...
View Article74 Days Until 2013!
74 Days Until 2013! Oh my, it is 74 days until 2013; it seems like just yesterday that 2012 began. It has been a pretty rough year for me, so I am going to MAKE 2013 a great year! To prepare for my...
View ArticleOne Word Challenge Blog
Not as easy as you might think! Copy and Paste into your own blog, change the answers to suit you. It's really hard to only use one word answers. Where is your cell phone? Desk Spouse? Not Your hair?...
View ArticleIs Happiness Really A Choice?
Is Happiness Really A Choice? I really need to get my head on straight. Anyone that follows my blogs knows that this has pretty much been the year from hell for me. That hell will not officially end...
View ArticleHave you Ever REALLY Looked InThe Mirror?
Have you Ever REALLY Looked InThe Mirror? First off, I am grateful for everyone who responded to my “Is Happiness Really a Choice?” blog. Really gave me some things to think about. I have never been...
View ArticleEndurance Racing – New Goal!
Endurance Racing – New Goal! Ok, this probably isn’t the endurance racing that first comes to everyone else’s mind; this is on horseback! Yep, I am going to give it a try; on my Quarter Horse gelding...
View ArticleToday's Motivational Quotes
“To move head you need to believe in yourself . . . have conviction in your beliefs & the confidence to execute those beliefs.” ~ Adlin Sinclair “Patience, persistence & perspiration make an...
View ArticleFriday's (11/30) Motivational Quotes
“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” ~ Bo Bennett “You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your...
View ArticleMonday's (12/03) Motivational Quotes
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” ~ George Sheehan “It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for...
View Article12/04 ~ Motivational Quotes
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”"A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous...
View Article12/05 ~ Motivational Quotes
215381215381215381215381215381"Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intention of throwing it at someone else. You are the one who gets burned." ~ Buddha “Forget past mistakes. Forget...
View Article12/06 ~ Motivational Quotes
“When we feel good about ourselves & embrace our talents & resources, we have taken the first steps toward realizing our full potential.” ~ Gillian Stokes “You must rise above present...
View Article12/10 ~ Motivational Quotes
"Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold."“Now is the time that we must choose between what is right and what is easy.” ~ HP and the Order of the Pheonix "It does not...
View Article12/11 ~ Motivational Poem
It's the Journey that's Important... by: John McLeod Life, sometimes so wearying Is worth its weight in gold The experience of traveling Lends a wisdom that is old Beyond our 'living memory' A softly...
View Article12/12 - Motivation For Today!
The Spark Author: D Anthony, D-Rose Impressions, 01/02 * Excerpt from the motivational and inspirational book, The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once * Each and every single one of us Have...
View Article12/17 - Motivational Poem - Just One
Just One Author Unknown One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring. One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul....
View ArticleAnything is Possible
Anything is Possible By Unknown If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, IT IS NOW. Not for any grand cause, necessarily... but for something that...
View ArticleJust Had to Share
I received this from a friend this morning & it did not have the author's name. Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate. their smiles...
View ArticleReady to Say Forget It!
Ready to Say Forget It! My frustration level this morning is off the scale. I could not be more aggravated with myself right now. I hate everything about myself at this moment. My body image is...
View ArticleI am seriously thinking of going to see a counselor / therapist / whatever...
I need some recommendations . . . . I am seriously thinking of going to see a counselor / therapist / whatever you want to call it! I am currently on depression meds, (Cymbalta) that my regular MD has...
View ArticleJust Can’t Decide!!!
Just Can’t Decide!!! I just can’t decide if I should call my doctor to get a referral to a psychiatrist (I can’t remember if a psychiatrist or a psychologist can prescribe meds), or call a psychiatrist...
View ArticleWent to the Doctor!
I went to the doctor Tuesday afternoon. She increased my Cymbalta to 60 mg instead of 30 mg & suggested I see a counselor. Her office is supposed to be finding one close that is covered by my...
View ArticleFeeling A Bit Better
Feeling A Bit Better I went to the doctor back on the 5th of this month that is when she increased my Cymbalta. I do believe that I can tell a difference. I don’t feel quite so drug down. That is when...
View ArticleLong Overdue Update
I really feel bad that I have not updated my SparkFriends since February. Actually I cannot believe that was the last time that I blogged! It’s been a while. I did go see the counselor, once. I...
View ArticleJune Goals!
June Goals! I need to make some health / weight loss / exercise related goals! I’m never going to make any progress w/out some goals! To help with my June goals, my employer will be starting a new...
View ArticleUPDATE: - June Goals :(
June Goals! I don't even know why I make goals, I never achieve them. I have been getting a few exercise minutes in each day towards the challenge that my employer has going on until September. Not one...
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Time to Streak!
I am a visual type of person, so I have created myself (another) spreadsheet, where I can make my streaks visual! I am hoping that this will help me get on track to reaching my goals!!!
View ArticleJune Streak Report
June Streak Report Once I really made up my mind that I was going to stop the sugar, just to clarify here, I mean cake, cookies, donuts, etc., stop the soda & stop the trips to the vending machine,...
View Article$$ Money is My Motivator $$
$$ Money is My Motivator $$ It just seems like everything in my life right now is revolving around money. The reason for that is my focus on getting out of debt by the end of 2015. I’m going to put...
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August Goals
August Goals To understand my thought process behind my goals, you must be aware of my motivation. To learn more about my motivation please read my $$ Money is My Motivator $$ blog....
View ArticleJust Hanging Around
Thought I would pop in and write a short blog. I'm still around, just not feeling the Spark, so I'm keeping quiet. Working two jobs is really getting to me, but I can't stop now . . . debts are not...
View Article2014 ~ Wow
Wow, I cannot believe that 2014 is here. I was happy to have met all of my financial goals in 2013, in fact I paid off over $18,000 in debt by working two jobs. Didn't even come close to making my...
View ArticleSugar Cravings - HELP!!!
I really need some help with my sugar cravings, they are OUT OF CONTROL!!! I did so good towards the end of last year, went almost three months w/NO sugar at all!!! Now it's like I can't get enough of...
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Looking for Accountability
Looking for Accountability I have been on SparkPeople for a while now; gone through many changes in my life, haven’t lost the pounds that I originally came here to loose, etc. I believe I am getting...
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