Challenges Update

I haven't been posting for a few days due to being busy with the kids and sewing! But I wanted to update everyone on my challenges!!

My thinking is improving and I am becoming more positive every day! There is so much less stress in my life and I have more confidence than ever! I also accepted a 30 day challenge from shrimpsey.blogspot.com to think NOTHING but positive thoughts every day all day for 30 days! So this is day 1 on that challenge!

I took that challenge last night before going to bed and it is already working! I had a nightmare last night in my sleep and in my dream I told myself that I can choose my thoughts, and that the dream was just a bad thought! So I immediately started thinking "dream house dream house...." and kept saying it and then suddenly my dream went from a nightmare to being a good dream about living in that house!

There are more laws that go hand in hand with The Secret, and the blog I mentioned above is going to help me learn all of them! Just as soon as I get my hands on the book Think and Get Rich I will be even more on the right track to success!

Anything good happening lately? Why yes! I am working with a store owner who is interested in exclusivity of some of my baby-to-toddler bibs and am expecting great things to happen with that! John is finding new job opportunities, and Zoey's birthday party is coming together nicely for next Saturday! We have attracted more company to us--our family members and some friends came over on Thursday night after what was a spontaneous invite from John to just his friend and brother to come over! Turned out to be an all night event with everyone we enjoy having around, but we hardly ever see! It was a lot of fun! I am finding it easier and easier to be grateful for all those little things we often over look!

Like Michelle said on her challenge video (see the above blog!): "Are you breathing?" That is such a great inspiration! I know that sometimes we can get down in a slump and think there isn't anything to be grateful for but really, "are you breathing?"--yes? Well then be thankful for that! Just last night I was thinking about how grateful I was/am to be able to take a shower every day and any time I want, and to have the body wash I like, and to have shampoo and conditioner, and to have my razor, and .... you get the idea! Just think what it would be like to NOT have the things you do! Computer? TV? Books? Kids? Beds? Food? Job? Car? Even if it may not be the "best" or your "dream", at least you have it, right? I mean, if you want more kids but find that you are unable and yet you already have children, shouldn't you be thankful for the ones you do have? And you may not have your own computer at your disposal, but are you not having at least access to one right now to read this?? You may not have a lot of food, but are you at least eating every day? See what I mean! It's easy when you really step back and see what it could be like to NOT have these things! I mean really think about this!!! Are you grateful for indoor plumbing?? I know I am! LOL

What are you grateful for? Sight? Hearing? Sense of smell? Ability to walk/talk/read/write...? ???

Days 6 and 7 of 30/100

Sorry for not posting the last two days! The last two days I have done my visuals and optimism challenge, and I know things are changing! The vision board is a great thing to have because I see it throughout my day! I got an order for three Baby-to-Toddler bibs on Sunday so that was definitely a great thing! I find myself smiling for "no reason" throughout the day, although I know that the reason is The Secret. I look forward to my days, and intend for them to be incredible!!

Today is day 8, so I will post back tonight about today! But I intend for it to be great and for great things to manifest for me!

Intend to Have an Amazing Day!

Good morning!

I was thinking today that often when we kiss our significant others good-bye for the day, a lot of times someone will say "Have a good day!" and the response usually is either "You too" or "I will". But really, are you/they INTENDING to have a great day, or just saying the auto-pilot response? Don't forget to feel that feeling of already knowing and having a great day! Wake up and tell yourself "This is a fantastic day! I am so grateful and happy to experience so many great things!" Really feel it sinking in until it makes you FEEL like it has already happened! Hold that feeling with you--smile because you KNOW you are having -- CREATING -- a fantastic day for yourself and those around you! Understand that some people may not be feeling that way, but if you smile and allow that feeling to radiate from you it can change their mood as well! And isn't that wonderful?? To know that just by telling yourself you are creating an amazing day, and feeling it, you can transmit that feeling--that energy--to those around you and help to lift them up as well as yourself!

When thinking about your to-do lists for the day, make "Create an amazing day" top of the list! Hold that in your mind in everything you do today---this way you will be doing your every day tasks with the intent on it aiding you in creating that amazing day!

I am looking forward to today's experiences and would love to hear how your day turns out!

Smile, even if no one is around.....because you KNOW the Secret!

Day 5 30/100

Today was a wonderful day! I feel happy and optimistic and carefree! Here is what has happened today: in the mail we received a package of little toys/prizes from my mom to add to the kids' Prize Box (for good behavior), and the Pentalic notebook I bought for John to do his comic strips! Great surprises there! When I went to the Wal*Mart this afternoon I received front row parking, followed by ending up in the fastest and shortest checkout, then a gentleman held the door open on the way out for me and Zoey! On my way to the next store, I again received front parking! I played the lotto for tonight's Powerball and Pick 3 and although our numbers weren't called tonight, we are one drawing closer and we are very excited! We shared the secret with some family members as well! I am very excited to see the changes that they bring about in their lives, too! I also had forgot my ID when I went to the gas station to pick up some beer for the guys (we grilled for dinner and had everyone over!)--so instead of thinking "I hope they don't ask for my ID" I instead put out there "I will buy the beer with just my credit card". AND I DID! Also when I went back out to get some juice for me and the kids I noticed the rewards program at that gas station and finally inquired about it! Turns out I can attract money to myself that way as well! They give money back on gas and also random prizes, such as $50 gift cards to use there! How cool is that?! I also created a vision board this afternoon and it is hanging in our living room! We have a bare space on one wall that just never had anything there, but the vision board was just MADE to go there! It looks so right! On it I have the Real Estate flyer to our dream house, lotto tickets, a receipt from the ATM that I whited out that balance on and wrote in $500,000.00, a photo of a dog (although it isn't the exact breed we want, it's a place holder and above I wrote "German Shepard"!), a pregnant belly ;), and a Geico Money guy but it's just him with $500,000.00 written on top! I am so grateful for all the wonderful things in my life!

If you haven't started on a challenge of your own, you should start NOW! It can be anything! Even 10 days of just reading the Optimist's Creed! Remember: you don't need to know how it will work, just know and believe it will and does! I'm excited to tell you all of what tomorrow brings!

Day 4 30/100

Yesterday was day 4 of my challenges! We went to the bank to look into getting an auto loan, and although we didn't get it, we were shown things on our credit report that were in fact inaccurate! So, we are now able to look into getting those corrected--had we not gone to the bank, we would have never found this out! Our car is being attracted to us right now, we know it! I watched the dvd twice last night, and after falling asleep while holding my desires in my mind, I woke up suddenly and had this overwhelming need to get up and buy a lottery ticket! I had had the numbers in my head for a few days, the numbers relating to our dream home! So I went out and intended to just buy a Pick 3 ticket, but when I got there I was drawn to the big lottery! I was able to play all the numbers I had had in my head, and then when I went to buy both, the time was just a few minutes too late to play the Pick 3--but I am going back today! Anyways, it was a good thing that I didn't do the Pick 3 last night because those weren't the numbers I chose! But it will happen for us! The lottery is 88 Million and that is a great sign, because Zoey, my daughter, was born on 8/8/08 at 8:03am! I know these numbers I have will win and I just have to maintain my belief AND the feeling as if I've already won! I am so excited! I have been feeling happier and happier as the days go one!

As for expecting and receiving unexpected checks in the mail every day, I received a great discount pass to my favorite store the other day, and in the mail last night was a charitable donations summary that shows we donated $120.00 and it is tax deductible! So to me, that is like having a $120 check in the mail--even if it comes in my tax return! :)

My next step is to take a tour of our dream home!

I am feeling fabulous, and I am master of my thoughts!

Day 3 of 30/100

Today is/was day 3! I did my visualizations this morning and this evening. I felt great all day! Excellent mood! Very optimistic! I am awaiting a phone call from the bank in the morning that will tell me our auto loan has been approved! I found a great 2004 Dodge Durango SLT with the third row seats, in dark silver and with new tires! It's a bit of a drive, but worth it! I know I am attracting the perfect car for my family! I feel so many wonderful things happening already! Tomorrow is going to be another fantastic day! One way or another I will have my new vehicle and it will be wonderful to take the kids for a drive in it this weekend! I feel more passion now than ever before about my life and where it's going!

Looking forward to tomorrow!

*Still trying to get the dining set photos to link up...*

A New Car!

I have learned that you need a few things for your desires to manifest: absolute belief, living as though you already have them, and awareness of opportunities that present themselves! Later this morning I will be going to the bank for an auto loan! The car that I found, a 2004 Dodge Durango SLT, has the number of seats I want and it also combines what both myself and John are looking for! It is about $8,000 and it is actually in silver! That is the color I wanted when I considered the 2009 Grand Caravan! After reading reviews and everything, I decided to make a smart money move and go for the silver Durango! I think it's so cool that this all presented itself to me! I called the dealership and they still have the vehicle, although it is out on loan right now but they are going to call as soon as it gets back on the lot! After I get approved for the auto loan, I am going straight over to the dealer to tell them that I do have the money right away and will be interested in purchasing that vehicle! I am surprised to see how quickly my attitude is changing! I used to think it would be years before anything like this would start to happen and here I am going to the bank! I am very excited to come back in a couple of days to post photos of our new 2004 Dodge Durango!

In regards to my challenges, I have already done my morning visualizations and Creed! I am off now to play The Secret Memory Game on the website! I know that by the Law of Attraction the number of tries it takes me will match the message that is perfect for me right now!

Always know that your desires will manifest! Believe in your power!

Have an INCREDIBLE day! I will be back tonight to report on my challenges!