Earth Day 2013

Today is Earth Day. My family and I make every day Earth Day, by reusing/recycling items, or donating them back, keeping our neighborhoods, parks and streets clean, by not littering, etc. But we wanted to do something special for Earth Day.

So, yesterday,  for Earth Day, we visited our local Virginia Living Museum, to visit all the wonderful animals, and share a great meal together. My daughter also bought a Native plant, to support the Museum & to help her appreciate the Earth. She actually started her plant collection a few weeks before Earth Day; and she's done a wonderful job at taking care of it, too.

My daughter is an avid animal lover, so we headed out to the Animal Aid Society in Hampton, VA. She's a pet pal. This means she signs up to be a special friend to the pups and doggies that come to the shelter.  She spends the most time with one doggie, at a time. She can walk him or her,& bring treats and toys. We even bought our own Animal Aid Tshirts that we wear when we go to the shelter.
We had so much fun; we do everytime. The only hard and pressing part about visiting the shelter is: my daughter becomes attached to the dogs so easily. She wants to bring them all home. It's so hard saying no to her.  I know how much she loves animals. It's always a day followed up with pleadings after pleadings,  to bring a new dog home with us.

Well, that's my Earth Day story for 2013. What's your story? I'd love to hear how you spent Earth Day. Post your story below.
And thanks for blogging with me.

Happy International Women's Day 2013

To all the women, from all over the world;
Happy International Women's Day! You are such a powerful force in this world. Be yourselves, and shine your lights.
Last year, I paid tribute to all the women across the world, with Alicia Key's "Super Woman" video:





This year's tribute: Alicia Keys is back with "Girl on Fire". I feel like this is the perfect song to describe each and everyone woman. You are all special and have your own gifts to bring to the lives of those you touch, all around you.

For all the "girls who are on fire", please enjoy this tribute: This one's for you

Time for A Camomile Tea Break

It's been a long day, and boy, am I ready for a camomile tea break. It's just one of the ways I relieve myself from the stresses of the day; Errands, household chores, work, kids, bills; you know, everyday life. Thank Goodness for moments like these.

Checking In...Update: Jan 19, 2013

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It's an early Saturday morning, and I've been up since 4am. (I just can't seem to get with the "sleep-inners" anymore). In fact, it's been awhile since I actually "slept in". My kids are all grown up, but I think I'm suffering from "work-week routine" syndrome.

I get up at 4am every day, and it seems that my body's biological clock has been linked to 4am. It won't let me sleep in, no matter how hard I try.

So today, I'm going to catch up on some reading; books and emails, have some tea, watch a Lifetime Movie and pull out those old VHS &  DVD tapes I haven't seen for awhile.
I also plan to spend some quality time with my family, and rejuvenate my spirit, with some quality time in my "prayer closet".

I figure, just because I can't adjust my biological clock, I can still adjust what I do with the time. I can learn to relax, and ax the "work-week schedule". Just as Garfield says, "Relax, It's the Weekend". And I'm taking that good advice.

Well, that's today's update in Sarah Kim's Days in the Life of A Mompreneur. My daughter is editing a fun-family "photo/video show". I'll be uploading the video to my YouTube page, SarahKimMompreneur, soon.

Thanks for blogging with me. Have a happy weekend! Until next time, LIVE life!

Moving-When Is It Really Over?

My family & I finalized our move, just before the holidays, but, we are still not finished. When you decide to move, there's a lot to consider. There's the before, during & the after.

The preparation phase stirs up all kinds of feelings; excitement, nervousness, anxiousness, tired and weariness, hurriedness, etc. And, it seems that these feelings kick into overdrive, during the move.

So, what happens after the move? Well, perhaps, there's a sense of relief, more excitement and then, more hurriedness. Now, you are in a new place, but there's the unpacking to do, the cable & phone hookup, which takes up most of your day, by the way. Then there's the need to change addresses for all the magazine or catalog subscriptions you still want. (These don't get forwarded automatically).

I'm sure there are more things-to-do, on the list, so the point being; moving is a long process; which brings enough of it's share of stresses to the table. We are still "moving".

Be prepared for the before, during and after. It will finally come to an end.

We love our new home, but, we have to learn new places & meet new people, & still scramble through a long list of things-to-do. We also have to learn the rules of the community, & how the mail runs.
But it will come to an end.

Up Early in the Morning

It's 1:30 am & I'm up. I've got a major migraine, but I also have work and family to tend to. It's days like these I wish I really were Superwoman.
I know we have to take in account that there will be days like these, but I sure don't like them. I'm used to schedules and routine, and being sick in bed, is not a favorite part of my plans.
That being said, we still have to plan. Thank Goodness my husband is off, and he can man the house, while I rest. I have to reschedule some things on my agenda, but that's OK. I figure my health is more important. (At this point, I would be no more productive in them, anyway). I'm going to take in some herbal tea & chicken soup, and rest. I figure those can nurture me back to Mompreneur mode, in no time.
It's not fun, or easy being sick. But it's inevitable. It's one of those things we have to plan for. I am so blessed to have loving friends & family to support me through these times. And my faith, always sees me through.
Well, that's it for this update. Join in again for another adventure of my Days in the Life of A Mompreneur.

October Breast Cancer Awareness: Article-Symptoms of Breast Cancer

All month, I see people "going pink" & showing their support in the fight against breast cancer; from the NFL to our local gocer. That is very noble, and highly to be respected.
We also need to become involved in educating ourselves, and others. I wanted to share this news article on "Symptoms of Breast Cancer", via East Brunswick News.
It's important to know the symptoms of breast cancer. If you suspect, in the slightest thought, that you have one or more of these symptoms, it is also important to consult your physician. He or she can help you with your concerns.
The article below is just a starting point.

Symptoms of breast cancer | eb.gmnews.com | East Brunswick Sentinel | eb.gmnews.com | East Brunswick Sentinel

Wishes of blessings of health & prosperity to each & every one. Please feel free to share your comments, discussions, tips, etc below. Let's all get involved in this fight. Together, we can make a difference.