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November 21, 2012 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,



My Daughter ~ My Friend
My daughter sent me a text to let me know she was having a �Friendsgiving� tonight and the more I looked at the words on my phone, the more I thought about the meaning of the words. My mind started reeling with ideas of how I would write about this and a quick call to my girl to get her insight was in order.  Well, my daughter and her friends have been meeting every Tuesday for girls dinner night, where they take turns preparing the meals, and enjoy a special sharing of their lives�talking, laughing, comparing stories, and eating the meal prepared with their own hands�no orders in�these gals are serious about their food, their lives, and their friendship. Sounds somewhat like �Sex in the City� gone REAL and how FABULOUS is that!

I think about that and am proud of the special bonds that my daughter has with these very special ladies�I have had the privilege to meet a few of them.  They celebrate their year anniversary of �Girls Dinner� night for Friendsgiving this year�HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LADIES!

My Daughter and Her Fabulous Friends


This struck me deeper than the words Thanksgiving this year, as spending time with those we love can and often times does include people that are not related by blood, but a deeper bond�a chosen bond.  A true friend is a rare gem and gift from God and to have more than one is even rarer.  Think about the sharing of food made with your own hands, laughter around a table, sharing stories of life and really listening and caring about the lives and feelings of others around that table�WOW�now that is a THANKSGIVING!

I am saddened by the many who struggle through the holiday filled with hurt, pain and overwhelmed with stress at the very thought of going through the motions with people, some family, some not�but honestly, none of us�yes, me included�are not immune to hurt from time to time, and during the holiday it can feel larger than life itself.  It is in those times, where a �Friendsgiving� would feel so good to be a part, to be able to share openly, honestly, and receive that in return, to relish in the aromas of food made with tender, loving hands, warm laughter and REAL moments of caring surrounding each and every person.  I wish this moment for every struggling person out there on this holiday�a very special �Friendsgiving�.
 


I was reminded of something from my daughter today as she shared her story of �Friendsgiving�� cherish the bonds of special friendship, take the time to stay in touch, to share a meal, a laugh, a cry�LIFE.  As I celebrate the holiday with family and friends this year, I will be thankful for my chosen bonds, those gems in my life that will hold my hand when I need it the most.  



Happy Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Everyone!!!


Try my Crustless Sweet Potato Pie 
 
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Stay Healthy!
Darla;)
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August 27, 2012 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I believe in being healthy when it comes to exercise and eating �clean� for the large percentage of my week.  Why do I bring the word obsessed into this picture�well...here it is in a nutshell�just as with anything else, too much of anything or an obsessive attitude can bring about an unhealthy balance in life�regardless of how good it is.   If I was spending hours on end exercising, putting exercise above everything in my life to the point of letting it interfere or negatively impact my life, relationships, and self�NO  GOOD.  I mean really�can you imagine if a scenario went like this�I am invited for the day to relax at a spa with hubby, or attend an important function with my family and I said nope � gotta exercise, or I need to be late so that I can get my workout in�OK�now that would be OBSESSIVE.

I am not saying that exercise is not important, it definitely is a lifestyle along with my nutrition, but I am talking about for example�the old habits of Darla from my competition days, and sometimes modeling where obsessive did enter the picture now and then.  Not cutting myself any slack with food and working beyond my physical means�YUCK.  What the heck was I thinking�my A1 personality type was definitely on hyper mode during my �obsessive� days.  What I am saying is that a good thing can be overboard or �obsessive� and cause more harm than good�in all aspects of life�physical, mental, and spiritual.   Probably the worst would be complete burnout of a repeated behavior�my fitness would be a �have to� instead of a �want to��OH MY and NO WAY.  I want my healthy life to be a fun �lifestyle�, maintainable by consistent exercise and healthy food intake for the majority of the time�something I look forward to doing and just feel weird if I don�t. 

My Fabulous Friend and Hubby
I am so glad to be in a much more relaxed �older, wiser, better� place with balance and I truly enjoy all moments in life.  I am not going to lie and say that I never struggle with letting go of a day of exercise because sometimes I do�the rearing of old ugly habits knocking on my mental door.  Thank goodness for a more relaxed hubby who balances me out really well when I need a verbal chat to bring the sometimes �Over Do It� Darla back to reality.  Being healthy is definitely a FABULOUS description of my lifestyle�OBSESSED � well, when that word gets tossed my way�I greet it with a Stay Healthy Smile!




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Personal Share:  I just got back from a mini vacation boat camping trip with my wonderful husband, son and soon to be bride....and a bonus...I ran into one of my best friends who was camping in the cove around the bend...now talk about a small cove... I mean world.  We had such quality time with lots of swimming, great food and overall fun!  YES...I we found another waterfall and my Mom will kill me (love ya Mom) as I frolicked about the falls and climbed on a few rocks;)  Fitness is FUN and does not always have to be the same routine.  I say be spontaneous, be a kid, splash around and laugh so hard that your belly hurts...LIFE IS TOO SHORT!  Enjoy the pics and Stay Healthy~
                                                                                                      
Fun swim and climb to the falls with friends
                            
 
GREAT FUN WITH FAMILY ~ I AM AN OUTDOOR STAY HEALTHY GIRL
OUR NEW FAVORITE COVE ~ BULLARD'S BAR

 
Night on the Water with my Son, his fiance and Hubby
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Have a Fabulous Week!
 
Stay Healthy!
 
Darla:)







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