Nice jog on a pretty day

That's about it...went for a nice jog today and enjoyed the sunny weather.  We're getting snow later in the week, so I thought I'd get out there and take advantage of the nice weather while I had the chance.

I haven't been active much at all this winter.  I think I went for a jog or to the gym maybe 5 times total since October.  What a slump.  No walking for 10 minutes a day or hiking or snow shoeing or skiing or ANYTHING!  I haven't even walked around the mall this winter, ha! Today's jog reminded me how good it feels to move my body.  IT FEELS GOOD.

By the way, where is everyone???  Where are your posts?  I know I haven't been on here much over the last several months either... and I miss you guys.  Somebody post something.  Inspiration?  Anybody?  Please?

Love y'all!
Casey

Naturopathica and Cleveland!

Check it out, Cleveland knows a thing or two about good skin care.  My favorite Naturopathica moisturizer is featured on Cleveland.com - The Beech Tree and Ginseng Moisturizer.  It is my "natural Botox"!

Cleveland.com Style page
Naturopathica Website

Who is Naturopathica?

Naturopathica Holistic Health was founded in 1995 by clinical esthetician, massage therapist, herbalist and wellness educator, Barbara Close.  The company is a leading pioneer in natural skin care solutions which harness the most potent and effective ingredients from both nature and science.  Naturopathica's range is recognized for high quality, artisanal sourcing, sustainability and innovatiove skin care technology that produces effective results.  To be beautiful, healthy, and holistic, there's Naturopathica.  A Better Beauty.

Have a happy and healthy day!
Love,
Casey

Spring Cleaning

I had a birthday a week or so ago.  I turned 33.  So, I suppose one could say I am fully into the second quarter of my life now, more or less.  And, the second quarter makes me think of Spring.  Plus, it's March now and the first day of Spring is approaching.  I think I am in the Springtime of my Life!  Which, in turn, has me thinking about Spring Cleaning...

My commitment is this: Begin Spring Cleaning my Life.

1. Tie up loose ends from my past and put it all to rest.  (Cleaning out the old cobwebs, in other words)
2. Spring detox.  Eliminate some poor food choices and replace with healthier ones.  More tea, less coffee.  More water, less alcohol.  More greens, less deep fried.  Everything in moderation.
3. Clean my car!  Get a new windshield, vacuum the inside, get an oil change and have the car checked out.  Will Spring clean my home too.
4. Let go of negative people and bad habits in my life.  If it weighs me down, I'm gonna let it go...kindly.
5. Will release any false sense of identity and do my best to be as much ME as I can be.  Spring cleaning of the internal closets.  I will clean out the stuff that doesn't "fit" me anymore.  (this one is my favorite.)

This, of course, is really a life long cleaning project.  And there is SO MUCH to clean.  I am a HUGE procrastinator and I think I am always procrastinating with my Life - putting the Life I want off until "later".  It's a long road, but, I'd like to consciously get started on it now.  Step by step.  It's never too late to start living your favorite Life.  I've got Spring Fever!!  Do you?

Love,
Casey

Food For Thought

Czeslaw Milosz wrote:

"A Goal
On one side there is luminosity, trust, faith, the beauty of the earth; on the other side, darkness, doubt, unbelief, the cruelty of the earth, the capacity of people to do evil.  When I write, the first side is true; when I do not write, the second is.  Thus I have to write, to save myself from disintegration.  Not much philosophy in this statement, but at least it has been verified by experience."

(Taken from "Road-Side Dog" by Czeslaw Milosz.  page 62.)

What must you do to save yourself from disintegration?  What do you do in your life to make luminosity, trust, faith, the beauty of the earth TRUE FOR YOU?

Love,
Casey

GGG '10 Theme Suggestion

Hello All,

Dominique (Queen of fabulous Go-Getter ideas) sent this suggestion to me for our GGG 2010 theme:

"Sine Timore"
It is Latin for "Without Fear"


What do you guys think?  Do you have any other suggestions?

Hope you all are having a great weekend!
Love,
Casey

The Great Urban Race

I've had my eye on this for two years now. I really want to do it. It looks so fun. There is one in Denver the weekend of the Go-Getters, but I think that would be awfully intrusive on our get away weekend. However, where I live-- in Philly there is one and I really want to do it.
I'm begging someone to come and do the race with me. It looks super fun.
Any takers?
Also, if we decide to do one we can do it as a family and each group can have one child under 18 with them.

http://www.greaturbanrace.com/rules.php

I'm dead serious by the way.

With sympathies

I got a phone call the other day from my sister Adrienne, who was letting me know that another dear friend and fellow Go Getter Dominique's grandmother passed away. I wanted to let everyone here know as well.

Those of you who met D at last years get away probably know that she was close to her grandma and was her sole caregiver, and dedicated so much of her life taking care of her. D, I'm really sorry about your loss, and the story you shared with me about your grandma in regards to what I was going through with Guinness is even more poignant now. Thinking of you, massive hugs and kisses, we love you.

xoxo

A Go-Getter Cause and Event

Hello All
Last week I introduced a new Go-Getter, Debbie. Like I mentioned in my previous post, her story touched my heart. Instead of just feeling bad about her loss, I really want to help in any way I can.

Here is the link to the event she is holding in March in memory of her son Luke.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262885831231&index=1

The event raises money for the Miller-Dwan Foundation. Please read about "A Warm Yellow Light". If you feel compelled you can donate by clicking on the link below, you can also read all about the facility on that page as well. The donations go to the building of a mental health outpatient facility for children and teens.

http://mdfoundation.org/

You can google her son Luke Hylden to read his story. I think this would be the best way to understand what it is all about.

Just thought I'd pass the word.
Thanks all!

Pledge

I thought I'd share this pledge I came across with you all. It's too much for a sticky note, but I still really like it :)

Today I will practice healthier lifestyle habits and I will make the following commitments:
I will give to myself as I give to others.
I will value my health as I value the health of my loved ones.
I won't ask "should I or shouldn't I?" about matters of self care. I will just do it.
I humbly accept that I must work to be the best that I can be.
I will choose to work for myself, rather than abandon myself.
I will take responsibility for my lifestyle behaviors and I commit to practicing them with patience and consistency.
And, I will embrace adversity as an opportunity to test my new-found mental and physical strength.

Hope you all are happy and well!

Emily

Spark People

I just wanted to share this website that I read about in an article. It's www.sparkpeople.com . The website is free to use and I haven't been spammed or really found a negative "catch" to it in the past 2 weeks that I've been registered. The site focuses on a lot of the core elements required to be fit and healthy. It customizes the tools around goals you specify. They offer food plans (and grocery lists), goal tracking, food diaries, exercise plans. You can also subscribe to the email lists. I'm getting about 6 emails every evening and they are topics like healthy recipes, staying motivated and focused, juggling family life, etc. Good stuff. Just thought that I'd share, because I think that some of you would really enjoy it. It's informational and just a little extra accountability.

New Go-Getters that I know!

Hi Go-Getters!
It appears we have a few new members. Casey brought this to my attention today. Yay!

I wanted to welcome Lori B. again. She's a long lasting family friend of the Lambros/DeLuca people. Hi Lori! Glad you posted here with your Commitments.

And, another new Go-Getter- Debbie Davis. I met Debbie via the internet. Her story caught my attention and my heart. I hope to be able to help Debbie with a few items I can donate for fund raising toward a very important cause. (I'm trying to attach the link but I might not be able too.)
Debbie is the newest Go-Getter from what I understand, and I wanted to welcome her to the GG community.

If I missed anyone please jump in and welcome them :)

The Tiniest Go-Getter!

My dearest, bestest friend of 23 years, Heather, got a little surprise yesterday. On the eve of her baby shower, her little munchkin decided she wanted to join the party.

Welcome Lauren Elise Schultz!



She made her entrance at 5:44pm and was 2 lbs 3 oz. Born at 28 weeks, she's in the NICU (and will probably stay there for a whle) but amazingly enough is breathing on her own and doing a damn fine job of it. I got to see her for a few minutes last night and I honestly can't get over how truly perfect she is. Lots of thoughts and virtual hugs going out to the Schultz family! :)

The Proud "Auntie",
Andrea Spamdrea