I have just finished reading “Eat Love Pray”, by Elizabeth Gilbert. She has by far become my favourite author and “ideal”. I heard something recently that has stuck with me throughout this entire book. A cleaver statement: “that you always find what you’ve been looking for right when you need it”. The day I found this book, I had many things going on. I was writing articles for a few clients and suffering of lack of inspiration. My business and marketing strategies were becoming overwhelming. Yet there was this copy of a book I normally would have over looked, waiting for me. To quote a character from one of my favourite TV shows Raj on “The Big Bang Theory”, “Eat Pray Love, changed my life.” This it truly has. I will not go into the details of how a simple memoire of an author can do this. However, as a writer I respect her and her style of writing. I have recently listened to a speech she gave found on her website www.elizabethgilbert.com, which has truly inspired me in my own work. I think as artists we need to feel that we are not alone with certain types of feelings and struggles. We need to be reminded by those who have gone through the process and the motions and have emerged stronger. It encourages us to keep doing what we are passionate about.
This is why I have chosen to share this with you all tonight my dear readers. I find this woman fascinating and inspirational. We as the creative ones of the world should take a moment and listen to her incredible journey.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Writers personal notes
I have been diligently working on many projects recently for other people. Between writing content articles, marketing plans, advertizing solutions and trying to work on my book, I have not taken much time for myself. To write freely on topics that mater to me the most, this is the reason for my most recent “personal journey” postings. However, tonight I want to share something different with you my dear readers.
A few months ago I published an article about “what type of writer are you versus reader”. The just of the article was to explain how I love to read fiction novels yet I can not write in this genre to save my life. I like to write non-fiction, yet will normally not pick up those types of books. I’m not a romance reader or a “chicken noodle soup for the soul” type of reader either. I like murder mystery, science fiction and magical. My normal routine when I go to any store that has a small book section is to quickly scan the titles. Today I noticed one entire rack dedicated to some vampire collection. I don’t mind the occasional vampire read, but it seems that this is becoming an overly saturated market. Then something caught my eye. “Eat Pray Love”, by Elizabeth Gilbert, featuring a very beautiful Julia Roberts on the cover, instant flash back to movie preview. I stood for a moment debating, all the while thinking, “I don’t read books made to movies”. Simply because it ruins the movie for me, apparently my imagination and vision of how the characters and scene flow are very different than that of the movie director. I always end up feeling so cheated after watching a movie in which I read the book first. Hence why I have not read any Harry Potter books yet, desperately waiting for the final chapters of the movie to be published before going ahead with the novels.
Still standing in front of the book, Julia Roberts picture staring back at me almost calling me. I pick up the book, flip the pages, feel the cover and decide it’s mine. Taking it home anxiously, I begin reading the first few pages then realize that this is a book about the author’s journey. Amazed by the notion, I read the back, the cover, the prologue to make sure I am not making any mistakes. Nope no error here, this is her journey. I’m hooked, this is my deepest secret, my most favourite books are those written by authors who dare to share their personal experiences. The few brave souls who take the plunge by putting their reputation on the line to create a novel which is not considered an “auto-biography”, but rather a personal revelation.
I have to say I have just begun reading this book and have not put it down till now to share it with you. I have been carrying it with me the entire day reading it at every given moment. I have not loved a book this much since my teen years when I first discovered the writings of John Saul and Dean Koontz. Tonight at dinner I started to read, suddenly I felt something watching me looked up to see both my children staring at me. Reminded me of the same stare my mother used to give me before ripping the book out of my hands and saying “not during dinner.”
I have no idea what the movie is like, to be honest I may not watch it now. I do however, highly recommend this book. It’s written well it’s written in much the way I write. But the author’s style and the combination of words she uses makes you feel like she is talking directly to you. Like a letter from a dear friend who has been on an amazing journey and is writing to you about it. Truly fascinating is her tale of her travels to Italy, India and Indonesia.
I will be definitely searching for other books written by Elizabeth Gilbert, she writes both in non-fiction and fiction genre.
“Eat Pray Love” is the title, if you have not read it yet, I strongly recommend you do.
A few months ago I published an article about “what type of writer are you versus reader”. The just of the article was to explain how I love to read fiction novels yet I can not write in this genre to save my life. I like to write non-fiction, yet will normally not pick up those types of books. I’m not a romance reader or a “chicken noodle soup for the soul” type of reader either. I like murder mystery, science fiction and magical. My normal routine when I go to any store that has a small book section is to quickly scan the titles. Today I noticed one entire rack dedicated to some vampire collection. I don’t mind the occasional vampire read, but it seems that this is becoming an overly saturated market. Then something caught my eye. “Eat Pray Love”, by Elizabeth Gilbert, featuring a very beautiful Julia Roberts on the cover, instant flash back to movie preview. I stood for a moment debating, all the while thinking, “I don’t read books made to movies”. Simply because it ruins the movie for me, apparently my imagination and vision of how the characters and scene flow are very different than that of the movie director. I always end up feeling so cheated after watching a movie in which I read the book first. Hence why I have not read any Harry Potter books yet, desperately waiting for the final chapters of the movie to be published before going ahead with the novels.
Still standing in front of the book, Julia Roberts picture staring back at me almost calling me. I pick up the book, flip the pages, feel the cover and decide it’s mine. Taking it home anxiously, I begin reading the first few pages then realize that this is a book about the author’s journey. Amazed by the notion, I read the back, the cover, the prologue to make sure I am not making any mistakes. Nope no error here, this is her journey. I’m hooked, this is my deepest secret, my most favourite books are those written by authors who dare to share their personal experiences. The few brave souls who take the plunge by putting their reputation on the line to create a novel which is not considered an “auto-biography”, but rather a personal revelation.
I have to say I have just begun reading this book and have not put it down till now to share it with you. I have been carrying it with me the entire day reading it at every given moment. I have not loved a book this much since my teen years when I first discovered the writings of John Saul and Dean Koontz. Tonight at dinner I started to read, suddenly I felt something watching me looked up to see both my children staring at me. Reminded me of the same stare my mother used to give me before ripping the book out of my hands and saying “not during dinner.”
I have no idea what the movie is like, to be honest I may not watch it now. I do however, highly recommend this book. It’s written well it’s written in much the way I write. But the author’s style and the combination of words she uses makes you feel like she is talking directly to you. Like a letter from a dear friend who has been on an amazing journey and is writing to you about it. Truly fascinating is her tale of her travels to Italy, India and Indonesia.
I will be definitely searching for other books written by Elizabeth Gilbert, she writes both in non-fiction and fiction genre.
“Eat Pray Love” is the title, if you have not read it yet, I strongly recommend you do.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
My favorite Shaklee products
To continue on my Shaklee journey, I would like to take a minute to introduce my favourite Shaklee products. But first I have a secret, I like them all.
I will start with my very first experience. I’ll be honest when my first order came in I was very exited, but still a bit sceptic about the products. Like most people I was brainwashed into thinking that “clean” means strong smelling, chemical based products.
My first test was the Basic H2, the all purpose cleaner. I decided the floors should be my test subject. I followed the instructions on how much soap to water ratio. I am normally not this particular about such details, but I really wanted to examine this cleaner. I was absolutely amazed at how clean my floors came out. My son had spilled some grape juice on the floor that wouldn’t come out no matter what I tried on it. Two passes of the mop with the Basic H2 and the stain was gone. I kid you not my dear readers, the stain is non existent. The other thing that really surprised about this soap is the smell. It smells like nothing I have ever smelled before. It’s fresh and clean. Also, normally once I am done washing the floors with other cleaners I get a bad headache and I get very dizzy. That didn’t happen with this product.
Once the floors were all nice and shiny I thought what next? Bathroom lets see how well this product can clean up in there. I decided to do the bathtub first. Little bit of soap to a bit of water, I took a regular cloth and washed it down, didn’t even have to scrub. Toilet same thing, two drops got the job done. Now what I really truly enjoyed in here, is normally I would use a glass cleaner to do the taps. Not with the Basic H2. Quick wipe down and rinse and the taps were sparkling. It’s a truly amazing product. I highly recommend if you try nothing else to at least put this one to the test. I guarantee you will never go back to your old cleaners again!
Tune next time to hear more about these amazing Shaklee products.
To find out more on how to order Shaklee products, please visit http://newday.myshaklee.com
I will start with my very first experience. I’ll be honest when my first order came in I was very exited, but still a bit sceptic about the products. Like most people I was brainwashed into thinking that “clean” means strong smelling, chemical based products.
My first test was the Basic H2, the all purpose cleaner. I decided the floors should be my test subject. I followed the instructions on how much soap to water ratio. I am normally not this particular about such details, but I really wanted to examine this cleaner. I was absolutely amazed at how clean my floors came out. My son had spilled some grape juice on the floor that wouldn’t come out no matter what I tried on it. Two passes of the mop with the Basic H2 and the stain was gone. I kid you not my dear readers, the stain is non existent. The other thing that really surprised about this soap is the smell. It smells like nothing I have ever smelled before. It’s fresh and clean. Also, normally once I am done washing the floors with other cleaners I get a bad headache and I get very dizzy. That didn’t happen with this product.
Once the floors were all nice and shiny I thought what next? Bathroom lets see how well this product can clean up in there. I decided to do the bathtub first. Little bit of soap to a bit of water, I took a regular cloth and washed it down, didn’t even have to scrub. Toilet same thing, two drops got the job done. Now what I really truly enjoyed in here, is normally I would use a glass cleaner to do the taps. Not with the Basic H2. Quick wipe down and rinse and the taps were sparkling. It’s a truly amazing product. I highly recommend if you try nothing else to at least put this one to the test. I guarantee you will never go back to your old cleaners again!
Tune next time to hear more about these amazing Shaklee products.
To find out more on how to order Shaklee products, please visit http://newday.myshaklee.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011
My personal journey
For my post today it will be more on a personal note. I would like to share some of my journey over the past few months.
My husband and I moved here to Mississauga, about 5 months ago. We moved here for a few different reasons, but mainly for my husband to get some training and for us to find a different opportunity. This came about after the corporation of the gas station chain we were retailers of decided to sell our station.
This turned out to be more of a blessing than we had imagined.
In the few short months since coming here, I have finished my course and gotten my accounting degree. From there I decided to start a small business offering personal tax and financial advice to individuals and small businesses. I also made a career change and decided to follow my passion as a freelance writer. This has given me the chance to really learn and grow. I have learned many things in terms of marketing, advertizing and how the internet works. This has really helped to enhance my portfolio.
While trying to find some writing jobs one night, I stumbled upon an advertisement which has changed my life and my families’ life for the better. It was about a business opportunity. I filled out a simple submission form and was taken through a serious of training videos explaining the prospect.
After the first video was complete I knew I had found the opportunity my husband and I had been searching for. We were looking for something that wasn’t a franchise that we would have full ownership of and most importantly something that reflected our values. That is exactly what I found through the Freedom Project and Shaklee.
This new business venture has truly been a life altering experience. I will be dedicated the next few posts about our journey with Shaklee and what opportunities are out there waiting for you as well.
My husband and I moved here to Mississauga, about 5 months ago. We moved here for a few different reasons, but mainly for my husband to get some training and for us to find a different opportunity. This came about after the corporation of the gas station chain we were retailers of decided to sell our station.
This turned out to be more of a blessing than we had imagined.
In the few short months since coming here, I have finished my course and gotten my accounting degree. From there I decided to start a small business offering personal tax and financial advice to individuals and small businesses. I also made a career change and decided to follow my passion as a freelance writer. This has given me the chance to really learn and grow. I have learned many things in terms of marketing, advertizing and how the internet works. This has really helped to enhance my portfolio.
While trying to find some writing jobs one night, I stumbled upon an advertisement which has changed my life and my families’ life for the better. It was about a business opportunity. I filled out a simple submission form and was taken through a serious of training videos explaining the prospect.
After the first video was complete I knew I had found the opportunity my husband and I had been searching for. We were looking for something that wasn’t a franchise that we would have full ownership of and most importantly something that reflected our values. That is exactly what I found through the Freedom Project and Shaklee.
This new business venture has truly been a life altering experience. I will be dedicated the next few posts about our journey with Shaklee and what opportunities are out there waiting for you as well.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Celebrating Earth Day
Taking care of our environment and being eco-friendly conscious should involve more than turning off our lights for one hour tonight during “Earth Day”. Everyone can do small things each and everyday to help save the planet.
A common catch phrase from when I was in middle school comes to mind, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The first time I heard these three words was in sixth grade when a fellow class-mate was featured in our local newspaper promoting the recycling program. I can remember some of our teachers talking of the importance of less waste and to recycle whenever possible. They also warned us of the dangers that pollution caused to our ozone layer and atmosphere. “Unless you want your children to only be able to see trees in a museum, and to live in a bubble dome unable to ever go outside due to the sun’s dangerous rays. Then it is up to each and every one of you to take care of our planet”. These words spoken by my sixth grade teacher have always stayed with me.
I thought I would share this story to commemorate “Earth Day”, and as a reminder that it is up to us to be more Earth conscious. Remember every day we can “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
Join our eco-friendly team by visiting http://cthgreen.weebly.com you can also learn more about products that are safe for your family and the planet.
Happy Earth Day and remember to turn off all your un-needed lights tonight.
A common catch phrase from when I was in middle school comes to mind, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The first time I heard these three words was in sixth grade when a fellow class-mate was featured in our local newspaper promoting the recycling program. I can remember some of our teachers talking of the importance of less waste and to recycle whenever possible. They also warned us of the dangers that pollution caused to our ozone layer and atmosphere. “Unless you want your children to only be able to see trees in a museum, and to live in a bubble dome unable to ever go outside due to the sun’s dangerous rays. Then it is up to each and every one of you to take care of our planet”. These words spoken by my sixth grade teacher have always stayed with me.
I thought I would share this story to commemorate “Earth Day”, and as a reminder that it is up to us to be more Earth conscious. Remember every day we can “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
Join our eco-friendly team by visiting http://cthgreen.weebly.com you can also learn more about products that are safe for your family and the planet.
Happy Earth Day and remember to turn off all your un-needed lights tonight.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Cause for Alarm continued
I have recently published an article on the dangers found in everyday household products. Please refer to the Triond widget to the left of your screen to read the entire article.
However, I just wanted to emphasize a more personal note. The more research I conduct into the "toxic compounds" found in our household products, the more sick I become. I can not believe that we as a society have become so lazy and ignorant that we would let ourselves and our children be exposed to such dangerous products. Some examples include: Formaldehyde, DEET, Benzene, Sodium Hydroxide, Pesticides, there are also neurotoxins and nerve-deadening chemicals. The first thing I noticed while reading the long list of ingredients found in every day use products is that many of these are the same that are in cigarettes. With our anti-smoking corrolations, it really bothers me that it's ok to allow these cancer causing agents into our homes and bodies simply because there "cleaning agents" beliving that they can not be that bad for us. Thirty years ago, we didn't thought the same about cigarettes, lead, mercury,ect. It's only until there are serious injuries or many deaths before people take notice forcing governments to introduce new regulations.
Here are some small facts:
Cancer and accidental poisoning is the top killer of children ages 5 to 9.
Childhood asthma has jumped 400% in the past decade.
Our children are suffering from mental illness' that no one can seem to find the causes to, such as ADHD and numerous learning disabilities.
One in three women will suffer from a miscarriage.
Infertility and prostate cancer is on the rise.
The EPA reports that indore air polution is five times higher than that found outside.
An average household generates more than 9kg of hazardous waste each year.
We are exposed to approximetly 150 chmicals everyday and only about 10% of those have been tested and deemed safe for consumers. We as a society are conducting a cruel experiment on ourselves, our children and our future generations. It's time to take a stand and make a change to a healthier life. By choosing safer, natural products.
To learn more on natural products free of toxins and phosphates, please visit http://cthgreen.weebly.com
I will posting a series of articles this week on the "toxic brew" we find ourselves surrounded in along with what we can do to protect ourselves, our families and our environment.
However, I just wanted to emphasize a more personal note. The more research I conduct into the "toxic compounds" found in our household products, the more sick I become. I can not believe that we as a society have become so lazy and ignorant that we would let ourselves and our children be exposed to such dangerous products. Some examples include: Formaldehyde, DEET, Benzene, Sodium Hydroxide, Pesticides, there are also neurotoxins and nerve-deadening chemicals. The first thing I noticed while reading the long list of ingredients found in every day use products is that many of these are the same that are in cigarettes. With our anti-smoking corrolations, it really bothers me that it's ok to allow these cancer causing agents into our homes and bodies simply because there "cleaning agents" beliving that they can not be that bad for us. Thirty years ago, we didn't thought the same about cigarettes, lead, mercury,ect. It's only until there are serious injuries or many deaths before people take notice forcing governments to introduce new regulations.
Here are some small facts:
Cancer and accidental poisoning is the top killer of children ages 5 to 9.
Childhood asthma has jumped 400% in the past decade.
Our children are suffering from mental illness' that no one can seem to find the causes to, such as ADHD and numerous learning disabilities.
One in three women will suffer from a miscarriage.
Infertility and prostate cancer is on the rise.
The EPA reports that indore air polution is five times higher than that found outside.
An average household generates more than 9kg of hazardous waste each year.
We are exposed to approximetly 150 chmicals everyday and only about 10% of those have been tested and deemed safe for consumers. We as a society are conducting a cruel experiment on ourselves, our children and our future generations. It's time to take a stand and make a change to a healthier life. By choosing safer, natural products.
To learn more on natural products free of toxins and phosphates, please visit http://cthgreen.weebly.com
I will posting a series of articles this week on the "toxic brew" we find ourselves surrounded in along with what we can do to protect ourselves, our families and our environment.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Triond site
I would like to apologize for not posting in a while. I have been having technical difficulties with my computer that hasn’t supported my blogger website. I’m here now and would like to share with you what is slowly becoming my favourite site.
My favourite publishing site is Triond. I discovered it while working on a article in which I needed information on public sites that buy and publish articles. Here is a snippet from their site. “Triond is a complete publishing service that enables users to easily publish quality content of any type, in media format.” Once you submit your work, Triond takes care of the rest. They publish and market your pieces, allowing you the freedom and time to work on your creativity. It’s a free site to use. You crate a portfolio, display your published work and are rewarded for your efforts.
What I like the most about Triond is the social network side of it. Once you join you are linked into a world of talented people. You can share stories, get feedback on your work, and get support when you need it. It is also a great way to enhance your portfolio if you are serious about started a writing career. You can send potential clients to previous articles you’ve published on Triond.
Whether you are serious about becoming published, or just want to share your creativity with others. Triond is the site for you.
I have added my Triond widget here, if you are interested in viewing some of my previously published work. Some articles are my earlier works that I posted here.
My favourite publishing site is Triond. I discovered it while working on a article in which I needed information on public sites that buy and publish articles. Here is a snippet from their site. “Triond is a complete publishing service that enables users to easily publish quality content of any type, in media format.” Once you submit your work, Triond takes care of the rest. They publish and market your pieces, allowing you the freedom and time to work on your creativity. It’s a free site to use. You crate a portfolio, display your published work and are rewarded for your efforts.
What I like the most about Triond is the social network side of it. Once you join you are linked into a world of talented people. You can share stories, get feedback on your work, and get support when you need it. It is also a great way to enhance your portfolio if you are serious about started a writing career. You can send potential clients to previous articles you’ve published on Triond.
Whether you are serious about becoming published, or just want to share your creativity with others. Triond is the site for you.
I have added my Triond widget here, if you are interested in viewing some of my previously published work. Some articles are my earlier works that I posted here.
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