Back on social media...

 Good Afternoon to you all! 
     Today has been a day of healthy choices and reconnecting with some amazing folks via social networking ..several months ago I had sworn off all types of social media except for Linkedin and today I re-entered the world of Facebook, Twitter and PinInterest..I must say that the reconnecting has been good for my soul as I touched base with people who had played a larger role in my life than I had realized over the past several years. Perhaps it is me growing older and becoming a kinder, gentler me as the time goes by..realizing that friends and family not related by blood are indeed gifts from God to be cherished! Not that our family related by blood is not..friends fill a special place in our lives and if you are really lucky these 2 roles can be filled by someone who you are related to!

I have to confess..I have been totally indulging in a particular green smoothie recently-just like the one pictured here..I am not one so much for measuring things out (unless I am in baking mode..coming up next month!!) so here is what these yummy energy boosting, cleasing drinks have in them: Honeydew Melon, Baby Kale, Almond Milk, Fresh Pineapple, Flax and Chia Seeds, and Frozen Bananas..add all together in blender and enjoy! Great early in the morning or anytime throughout the day!

    As summer begins to come to an end we have been spending a lot of time outdoors..this is one of my favorite places to be (where I am now actually!)..a gift from my husband for Mother's Day..glad that I can take my laptop or book or pillow to this spot, generally with 1 to 3 fur babies at my feet and practice mindfulness..something that I have not been very good at in the past, but am making a real effort at becoming better at lately... being more in tune to what is happening right here, right now..not letting my mind race ahead.. for those of you who know me personally, you are perhaps more aware than I am of how guilty I am of this! I am lucky enough to have some time right now to practice this skill and I have to admit that it is not always easy but I am determined to master this skill as it is so important in our full speed ahead way of living today to be in touch, not only with ourselves, but the feelings of others.

    Finally to finish out this post I wanted to share with you all what I am currently reading..plus Packing Light on my Kindle..I had set a goal for 200 books this year on Goodreads..am not sure that I will make this number, but have enjoyed the indulgence of reading some great books to get there! I tend to read for pleasure in the Kindle form and for growth, education, and self development in actual book form. Crazy huh? The quirks we all have could build a long bridge I am sure!!

    I wish you all an amazing, wonderful day..don't forget to share your smile!