Je m'aime

Translates to: I love myself.

*found on google

Just because you are alone on Valentine's Day doesn't mean you have to be alone. So this Valentine's Day take time to focus on yourself. Give yourself a spa day or relax and watch chick flicks with a bottle of wine or champagne, a box of chocolates, maybe some strawberries dipped in chocolate, and a box of tissues... you know for when the tears start during those soppy movies. Or grab a couple or a group of girlfriends, go out and celebrate your friendship. 

I have never really celebrated Valentine's Day even when I had someone to spend it with because I never thought of it as an important holiday. Why do I need a day to show/tell the person I'm with that I love them? I think that should be everyday. I will agree it is nice to go all out once in awhile and it is nice to recognize the holiday with a card or a small token of love, but me personally I never found this day to be a big deal. It is just all too much.

I found this photo on google and I thought it to be perfect for this post. It really is true. If you don't know how to love yourself how can you begin to love another person?! Whoever made this did a beautiful job.

This year I am spending it by myself house sitting with two big pups... so I guess I really won't be alone. At the beginning of the year I said I was making 2015 all about me. Instead of wishing I had someone to spend Valentine's Day with I'm celebrating ME with a bubble bath including a bubble bar from Lush, a bottle of pink bubbly, 2 boxes of Ferrero Rocher, a couple of chick flicks and some diy masks/scrubs I whipped up. (I will share those with you later *wink*)  Sounds like a pretty good Valentine's Day to me.

All my goodies waiting to be devoured!!

Time to put on a movie and hop on in!!

These 2 were my dates for the evening *grin*

So this Valentine's Day if you are feeling down about not having a significant other to spend it with, Love yourself because YOU are beautiful inside and out. Never let anyone tell you different. And if they do tell them to piss off. Take time for yourself, unwind, and be happy. Do not let some holiday make you question yourself. If you think there is no one out there that loves you remember you have the love of your friends and family. There is someone out there who loves you. And remember I don't even know you and I think you are beautiful and I love you.

*found on google

xo

*Shine like Glitter*

Power to me!
Power to you!
Empower your friends to love themselves!
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Hello 2015

I know, I know we are already into the second week of 2015 and I did a new year post (if you did not see it you can find it here) but I want to touch back on that post.

This post is going to be different than posts I've done in the past. This is going to be a sharing post. I am going to share with you my thoughts and parts of my life, like an online journal (which is what a blog basically is) this post is going to be a little more personal so if you are not interested in that I recommend you turn back now. Otherwise keep reading.

In my new year post I mentioned that I have been doing more Yoga. That is true. I attended a yoga class on Wednesday nights at the gym I go to, which happens to be a rock climbing gym. Yes, if you did not know, I also started rock climbing in 2014. My brother got me into the sport back in June, shortly after he got back to the U.S. I am enjoying it and it is such a good workout. I do not like going to the gym... at all. I do not find it fun or enjoyable. However I believe that it is important to stay physically active and to be healthy. So instead of going to the gym I go rock climbing, do yoga, and walk. I should also mention I hate running, it is not for me. On top of my physical activities in 2015 I intend to incorporate some workouts that include legs and abs. Now for the yoga class I go to it is very laid back and fun. We work on certain problem areas and do a mix of power yoga and stretching yoga. Some classes, however, are just stretching classes; which can be nice if you've had a very stressful week. I also like to do yoga on my own at least once a week but I aim for two.

In my new year post I also mentioned that I attend church on regular basis. God and going to church have always been a part of my life, but there are times when I questioned the whole thing. When I went off to college I started to slip away from church, even though I did attend try attend church on Sundays. In my mind I had other things to worry about. When I moved back to Florida again it was hard to attend church because of the different jobs I had. Finally around the middle of 2014 I decided that church and family were more important. I told my job that I was not able to work on Sundays anymore, even though I usually made pretty good money on Sundays. Now every Sunday (well just about) I drive down to Mount Dora to attend my church with my family. It has been a wonderful influence on my life and has been helping guide me in the right direction.

This year I want to grow in my spirituality and my relationship with God. This week I decided to do a scripture of the day. I sit with my bible in the mornings, when I get up, on the floor of my bedroom. I say a prayer for the day and ask for God's guidance. Afterwards I flip through the pages with my eyes closed, stop on a page and with my eyes closed still point somewhere. Wherever my finger lands is my scripture for the day. That scripture will help guide me through my day. Now this may turn into a scripture of the week, but for right now it is a scripture of the day.

Now with those things being said 2015 is going to be a selfish year for me. What do I mean by that? This year is going to be all about me. It will be about figuring out who I am. It will be about finding out what I am meant to do. It will be about bettering myself physically and mentally. Physically through rock climbing, yoga, walking, working out, and eating better. Mentally through yoga and my relationship with God. This will be my year!

*Shine like Glitter*
So far 2015 has not turned out how I wanted it to, I still believe it will be a good year.
I mean there are still 349 days left. I've still got time.
This has been a really personal post for more to share with all of you.
It was not easy, but since this year I am really focusing on myself and bettering myself I've decided to share my journey with you.
Not all of my posts will be like this but from time to time you can expect a post like this one.
I hope it does not defer you from reading my blog and following along, but that it will help you in your own life.
You are always welcome to share with me your thoughts on whatever.
I will be here to lend a guiding hand. Or turn to God.