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Posted by Pambie | Oct 1st, 2009
Feel My Boobies … Not
A friend on Facebook just suggested that I become a fan of the “Feel Your Boobies Foundation.”
I think not.
Aside from the fact that I might gag if I ever see another pink ribbon, I also find the entire recent breast cancer awareness (why is it never breast cancer prevention, huh?) campaigns focusing on “boobies” to be rather juvenile and stupid.
C’mon women. They are breasts....
Posted by Pambie | Sep 29th, 2009
Simple Pleasures
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”
Kahlil Gibran
Today was such a morning.
It started with a wonderful leg workout – I’m in the midst of a Bodybuilding.com rotation from their Transformation series. It’s a “Women Over 40” workout, a four day per week weight routine with two days of upper body and two days of lower body. I’m finding that I really enjoy...
Posted by Pambie | Sep 27th, 2009
Book Addiction Anyone? Try Paperback Swap!
Used to be I bought a lot of books on amazon. New or used, an amazon shipment came to my front door with regularity. My amazon habit was financed by my amazon selling habit, so, whenever I’d sell a book from my stash, I’d have money for more books.
Worked out wonderfully until I logged onto gmail one day to find that, lo and behold, amazon had permanently suspended my account.
It turned out that a...
Posted by Pambie | Sep 15th, 2009
Who Will You Thank Today?
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
ALBERT SCHWEITZER
I owe a debt of gratitude to a woman by the name of Bernadine Blakely, who introduced me to the enduring joy of fitness nearly 30 years ago.
Bernie was a senior level administrative assistant at the hospital where...
Posted by Pambie | Sep 10th, 2009
Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans …
Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.
John Lennon
Part of my “life-changing plan” has involved therapy.
A few months ago I found a therapist through a local nonprofit organization. I don’t have insurance so his services are pro bono and I pay a small stipend, which goes to the organization.
My therapist is a terrific coach, which I understand he does in addition to therapy....
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I’m a self-employed single mom recovering from 16 years in a hellish verbally and physically abusive marriage. I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life ...from eBay PowerSeller to caterer to nonprofit development director to admin assistant to model to owning a graphic design business to serving as marketing director for an architectural firm to political campaign treasurer. This blog will chronicle my recovery, using my self-designed 2 Habits a Week program. Read along as I strive to become a successful Internet Marketer/entrepreneur, a better mother and human being, and achieve the best body of my life (not necessarily in that order). Follow me on Twitter (2habitsaweek)!
