I wanted to share something that I LOVE with you today.
This pillow was made with my Cricut cartridge- Sophisticated by the girls at Everyday Cricut.
http://www.cricutholiday.com/2011/06/teresa-collins-sophisticated-pillow.html
If you visit their blog you will get instructions on how they made the pillow. I love it!!!!!!
I have been designing several projects with the "new" TC Cartridge that will be debuting this month. Oh, it's been so fun to create with. It is made for the Cricut machine. I "think" it will be a limited edition too. I wish I could say more....
So today at the gym we did HEAVY cardio. You know the kind where your chest is burning and your feeling a little lightheaded. I could tell that my stamina is not back yet. I struggled... a lot! Then about a half hour after I got home, my back started to ache. I have to say that although no one wants to have pain, I do feel like it's given me a bigger appreciation for my body. I will just need to be careful. I had a decision when I got hurt. I could have easily said, "your body is done, your getting older, you shouldn't be working out every day, etc and give up." That just wasn't in my head. To be honest, in the past it WOULD have been. I've changed so much. I am so much stronger. I realize that I have been the one who has held myself back for so many years... ME! My self doubts and issues with weight were ongoing. I just surrendered and came to the point that I ACCEPTED myself as I am. Working out does make me feel wonderful in so many ways. I have never been happier. I have a husband who loves me and does not care if I'm the "perfect size." What is that anyway? I think it truly does come with growing up, getting older and realizing what is most important. I no longer weigh myself and that number affects my day. Can any of relate to this? I wish I had this mentally years ago. I caused myself to suffer with my own self doubt. It's hard when as a society, we are so focused on WHAT we look like, and are we thin enough. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. When we surround ourself with people who love us for WHO we really are- what a blessing! I hope each of you reading this will truly realize your worth and value. Don't listen to the "voices" that say otherwise. Hmmm... I'm on a role tonight.
