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We all have to do it at some time or another. Work. Some of us may one day get to shed “the man” and work for ourselves or we may get the highest rank in our office (still owned by “the man” yet operated by you), but until that day we need to hold to standards set before by the powers that be (aka, whoever wrote your place of employment’s work manual). Here are a few tips to help you in your journey to looking professional while still maintaining a style that’s all your own. “The Man” just can’t take that away. 1           1. Be your best professional  self. OK, you have to be there-might as well smile! The number one thing you can do to look and be professional at work is the always, ALWAYS, have a good, positive attitude. This is not a reflection of where you work, who work with, who you work for, or what you do-it is, however, a reflection of you. You have a great, professional, positive attitude because of who YOU are.     2. Dress professionally based on your wo

Vickie Nusz We have a special post today about a very special lady who volunteers in a very special place. I’d like to introduce you to Vickie Nusz-my friend and volunteer to Haiti! Vickie and I sat down a few weeks ago to talk about her experiences in Haiti and what it has meant to her. Take a few minutes and read Vickie’s story. At first glance Vickie Nusz may seem like your average quiet, easy going, no-fuss girl and truly she is but there is much more beyond the quiet exterior. Beneath the surface is a fierce woman on a mission. Her mission-to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of orphans living in Haiti. For the past several years Vickie has flown to this tropical paradise, known more for its poverty than its beauty, during the Christmas season to love on some kids who might otherwise seem forgotten. Her message: I love you and though I can’t stay here always you are loved, known, and acknowledged by God and He will never leave you. This message of hope and

Callie under MY heating pad. Well, what’s been going on with me lately? For the past few weeks I’ve been flat on my back in bed. Having pulled a muscle in my back, I’ve been unable to sit up or anything else for that matter! It’s been me and Callie shoving each other under the covers fighting for the rights to the heating pad. To be honest, she’s had more of a social life than I in these past few weeks. She’s grown accustomed to the neighbor dog, Maeley, and has spent several hours over there many days over the past several weeks. I’m thankful for that because it was a lot of help to me and, of course, Miss Social Butterfly-aka Callie. With all this time and immobility I had to be creative to fight off the boredom. I read books, watched Netflix, browsed Pinterest, and absolutely fell in love with this man named Tom Hiddleston. You may know him best as Loki from Thor and the Avengers, but he is an incredibly talented actor and ridiculously funny human being. I’ve been wa

So willing to submit Despite the pain it’d cause So willing to obey Though You’re the Lord of all In humility You came My soul, sin-sick, to save Oh, how could I repay The cruelest sacrifice You gave Submitting greater still To fulfill Your Father’s will Gave up Glory Devine To clothe Yourself in flesh As wretched, weak as mine. Gave up Glory for the Dust To suffer things unjust All to take my place Your precious life You gave Now in awe of You I gaze In wonder, I’m amazed How unwilling I have been To turn away from sin When so willingly You gave My unworthy soul to save How ever would I repay I resolve myself-Obey!

#2 and #27 Smile & Hat The Yearly Challenges of 2012 are OVER!! November’s early to bed, early to rise campaign wasn’t a complete failure or success. Insomnia has been an issue for me for many years so it was no surprise when early to bed just didn’t want to cooperate. I must say that rising early is a great way to get stuff done though! It’s amazing how much you can get done in the morning and how early you find yourself looking for fun stuff to do when the work is done. Sadly, the habit hasn’t stuck. But each day is a new day and if I can just remind myself to get up early “today” then I’ll get it! The List and #15 Written Words For December I wanted to do one of those daily photo challenges but after about 1 week into December I realized I was so far behind it probably wouldn’t be a full 31 day photo collage. That’s when I saw something on (dare I say it) Piniterest-a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Perfect! I decided to mesh the photo challenge and Scavenger Hunt tog