Catholic

I am so proud to be Catholic and have a Christian faith. If Protestants read the teachings of the church doctors, they would abandon Martin Luther's changes.

I am...

I AM BEAUTIFUL!

Camera

Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot.

Cute and Beautiful

Love is...

Inner Beauty! 

Drawing Day

Today is National Drawing Day. 

Have the kids get in on the fun. Get out the pencils and let them draw.

Mary Kay Ash and The Bumblebee

Mary Kay Ash

12 May 1918 - 22 November 2001

Mary Kay Ash's quotation about bee.

"If you ever come to visit Mary Kay headquarters in Dallas, you may see someone wearing a diamond pin in the shape of a bumblebee. Be assured that she is one of our top performers. Within our organization, the bumblebee has become the ultimate symbol of accomplishment. We selected it because of what the bumblebee represents for all women. You see, years ago, aerodynamic engineers studied this creature and decided that it simply should not be able to fly! Its wings are too weak and its body too heavy to flight. Everything seems to tell the bumblebee, "You'll never get off the ground." But I like to think that maybe-just maybe-our Divine Creator whispered, "You can do it!" so it did!"
 

"1970 - Taking Flight Of

all the May Kay awards, the diamond bumblebee pin is the most cherished. The first pins were awarded at the 1970 Seminar. With them, Mary Kay Ash told the story of the amazing bumblebee. After studying it, aerodynamics engineers had concluded it should not be able to fly. Yet, despite the odds, this incrediable creature flew! This can-do story made the bumblebee the perfect symbol for women who follow their can-do spirits to achieve new heights."


YouTube:
Mary Kay Ash and the Bumblebee

http://youtu.be/mbbASipiX9M

National Apron Day

The day after Mother's Day is

National Apron Day!!

I love wearing aprons! When I entertain the party. I worn dressy half apron.

Need to Borrow a Cup of Courage?

Courage takes a leap of faith,

grounded in grace,

uplifted by hope. 

 "Wait for the Lord, be strong, and left your heart take courage." ~~ Psalm 27:14

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Need to Borrow a Cup of Courage?

When you’re down and out and unable to go on, sometimes you need to borrow the courage to move forward. Once you do, a time may come when someone else needs it — and you can pay it forward.

Sometimes when others are in a situation over which they have no control, they need us to hold to our vision of them, even if that isn’t the vision, they have of themselves at the time. They need us to hold in our minds and our hearts the picture of them at their very best — strong, confident, capable and resilient. Then, they need to borrow that vision of themselves to use until they can get themselves back to the place in their lives where they can see themselves that way again. They need to borrow that courageous vision of themselves to make it to the other side.

So to my friend, please borrow this cup of courage, my vision of you. I know you can make a new life for yourself. You are strong, confident, capable and resilient and so much more. Someday you will look back on these days and it won’t hurt you anymore. You will be so much happier in your new life. Until that day, I’m holding this beautiful vision of you here in my heart, and you can look at it as often as you need to. You will do it. I know you will.

Have you ever needed to borrow someone else’s vision of you to get through a tough time in your life?

Author Unknown

Be Kind to Animals Month

May is Be Kind To Animals Month!

 Pet owners should always be kind to their animals, but during the month of May we at the Houston SPCA are asking you to put in a little extra effort to show your friend some love. Studies strongly suggest that our pets are aware of just about everything that goes on around them, including the amount of love you express to them.

Just like people, animals appreciate getting some special treatment and extra attention every now and then, and it's up to you to give it to them! "How can I do that?", you might ask. Don't worry, we have the answers!

Six easy and inexpensive ways to pamper your pet:

1. Strike a pose. Grab your camera and snap some memorable photos of your pet, or even side by side with them.

2. Nap time. Does your pet consider sleeping a sport? Does your cat love to sun bathe by a certain window? Put a bed there!

3. Trick and treat. Take the time to teach your pet a new trick, and be sure to reward them with a special treat at the end.

4. Get up, get active. Stir up your cat with a new toy, or take your dog to the local park to stretch their legs!

5. Keep it cool. If your pet stays outside, provide them with a shady area where they can rest in comfort when it's just too hot.

6. Hands on. Find a comfortable spot such as a bed or couch and give your pet a full body massage. Be gentle!

There you have it. Six simple ways to show your pet just how much you love them! So try these out, and please make sure to tell all your friends that May is Be Kind to Animals Month!

National Bike Month

 

Did you know May is National Bike Month.  

I have learned one or two things from my friend.  He is a bike enthusiast and cycle-a-holic.

Here is the link for you to read on:
 http://www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles

 http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html

I have secretly always wanted to try riding a tandem but...

Tea Time

Prayer For Safety

"Lord, protect us from harm as we go on this bike ride.
Guide us away from accidents.
Instill in us a level of awareness to thwart others who are inconsiderate to our vulnerability on the roadways.
In your name we pray...
Amen. "

Celebrating Wildflowers

If you visit Botanical Gardens, Wildflowers Center or Roadsides. Wildflowers are easy to spot. You can learn, walk thru and smell the wonder of wildflowers.

Please, DON’T don’t pick the flowers!

National Nurses Day

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually 
from  May 6th to May 12th.

The birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Florence Nightingale

12 May 1820 - 13 August 1910

National Teacher Day

"Teacher - The tiny seed grows into a tree, its roots so strong and secure; the seeds you've planted in each young mind will prosper and endure."


"An Apple for the Teacher"

Give your teacher a gift basket. Apple Basket Ideas!

- A bag of apple chips
- Red and green pencils
- Apple erasers
- An apple decorated teacup or mug
- Apple flavored jellybeans
- Red and green candles
and more.



School supplies I wish I had when I was a kid. What about you?
1. Backpack
2. Insulated Lunchbox
3. Crayola Washable Markers

What was your favorite subject in school and why?
My favorite subject in school is Reading. I have so many reasons why my passion is reading. Math was always my worst and most hated subject.

Teacher's Prayer

Jedi Tea Time

May the fourth be with you!

Horse Racing Information

 


Here is the information about Horse Race.

Kentucky Derby
Louisville, Kentucky
Meet first Saturday in May
Churchill Downs
Official Flower – Red Roses
Official Drink – Mint Julep


Preakness
Baltimore, Maryland
Meet two weeks after first Saturday in May
Pimclico
Official Flower - Black-Eyed Susan
Official Drink - Black-Eyed Susan Recipe


Belmont Stakes
Elmont, New York
Meet first Saturday in June
Belmont Park
Official Flower – White Carnation
Official Drink – Belmont Breeze


Triple Crown Winners:

5 May 1973 - Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, the first of its Triple Crown victories.

7 May 1977 - Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories (On this date in 2002, Seattle Slew died.)

National Lemonade Stand

When I was little girl growing up, one summer, my two best friends, Lisa and Rachelle, would come over to my house. We would stand up a lemonade stand and I thought my friend's mother was magic, because she would come out with a big pitcher of Pink Lemonade, not regular lemonade. PINK!

First Sunday of May is National Lemonade Stand.  So come out, set up a stand and enjoy!

Kentucky Barbie Doll

I am happy to introduce the latest addition. I adopted Kentucky Derby Barbie Doll! 

I love watch Horse Racing (Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont). Preakness Stakes just hosted last Saturday the 16th. Preakness will turn 135 next year. I wonder if Barbie will have Preakness Barbie Doll in yellow attire with lazy eyed-susan flower.

I ordered a book "How to throw a great derby party" via Amazon. com.

I am not a Barbie Enthusiast. I have 3 and they are:

1. Sign Language Barbie (teacher)

2. Cinderella Barbie

3. Kentucky Barbie

Success in Examinations

 I saw I like I share

May is the month a lot of students are taking exams. Here is a great prayer that might help you or someone your love get through them.

Happy Mother's Day

 Happy Mother's Day to all Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters and Cousins!

Mother's Day Prayer

by Gaynell Bordes Cronin

I love you, Mom.  I love your aliveness, 

your joy in living, your understanding,

your giving.

And what I love best of all

is that you love me. 

God of all Mothers,

thank you for my mom!

~~ From the book "Friend Jesus: Prayers for Children"

Love you Mom. I miss you everyday and remember how you made our house a home filled with love and encouragement. You brought me to God and now live with him.

May Day May Basket

Please join me in raising your tea cup to
Celebrate the First Day of May

A May Basket
Up the steps,
One, two, three, four.
I will ring the bell on your front door.
I'll leave a May basket just for fun,
I'll turn around and I'll run, run, run!
......unknown