Today I am thankful for DETOX

This morning I had an appt for a hour long infrared sauna wrap...I got it on Groupon and it seemed like a good idea at the time...so since it was about to expire today i went..

now i am definitely the chick who is self indulgent and all about some pampering...it just makes for a better person
so the lady tells me ahead of time to bring an extra pair of undergarments because mine would be completely sweaty after
I get there get on the bed under the thin blanket and then the lady comes in and begins to seal me in..first layer is the blanket and then the layer of plastic and finally i am covered in what looks like a HUGE sleeping style heating pad...she informs me she will check on me every 10 minutes and if i do get really hot i can take my arms out but for maximum detox and sweating stay in there
The first 20 minutes were a breeze..i wasn't sweaty and I thought maybe i'm just not a sweaty person..so i am laying there enjoying the peace and serenity and brainstorming all kinds of things..and THEN around 30-35 minutes the HEAT kicks in...I can feel the sweat..I tried to not focus on it ..I tried to think about my happy place CHRISTMAS and my HOLIDAY MOVIES but the heat was overhwelming...I was begining to sweat from my toes and ears and everywhere in between...I was determined though to get the full benefit and keep my hands tucked in...

somewhere during that last 20-25 minutes i thought this DETOX is a great metaphor to life and to the current season we are in...
I went in to this place feeling fine but thinking I would love to have a glow and so in order to get there I decided to DETOX

I think DETOX can apply to so many areas of our lives..
Sometimes we have unhealthy habits and we are saying we will change for the new year or maybe we have unhealthy relationships and we don't want to go through the drama or the pain of sweating them out...
But I think the lesson is that sometimes we have to get to the HOT sweaty part of something in order to get rid of the toxins..and then feel better and lighter....
i am currently trying to detox my eating..its hard because you KNOW i love food...so it's a challenge for me..but when i wake up and feel energetic and alive ...i have to think it's worth it..

our friends..sometimes we have unhealthy relationships with people.codependent realtionships and we KNOW they are not functional but if we are honest with ourselves if someone is not helping you become a better person or if you have to hide who you really are...maybe it's time for a DETOX..

Detoxing requires laying there in our sweat or in our situation and being still and trying to find better alternatives and finding a better way to become a better person....

at the end of my session..i was ready to jump off the table ..especially because i had been eyeing the glass of water she brought in 20 minutes prior..but i left out of there feeling awake and alive and full of energy....i had a new calm and new peace

so while this is just my two cents.....detoxing was good for me

It's been awhile

It’s been a long while to be honest..Life got busy and I took on new duties as a Mom and continued my efforts to be a better wife and better person and my blog has gone neglected.

I was inspired by a friend who is on a new journey of awakening and revelation to pick back up my outlet for expression and sharing my thoughts/feelings/ideas.

 

I also was talking to some coworkers-a new couple and reminded when that was Raymond and I…it’s funny how compared to some we are that “old married couple” and to others we are just in the early infancy stages of marriage

 

Inspiration comes from so many areas…I think sometimes it boils down to whether we are open to it or not…

 

Almost a month ago my other other half had a little girl, Amaya and from all the joy of her arrival I am a bit sad because I feel so far away now more than ever. I am not there for the week by week growth and observation..I am not there to hold her and allow her to begin to recognize me and although eventually I know that will come but right now I am here ..still working on a plan.

 

There is something about having children that adds a new perspective to your world and life.

 

I am utterly amazed and in AWE at Jordan….her smile her laugh her cry

I come to work and even though sometimes it can be a much needed break to check emails and make appointments…I can NOT wait to pick her up..to see the unconditional love in her eyes to see her face light up…wow I can’t even describe how overwhelming it feels and how my heart swells

 

Kellee is where I was not too long ago and I LOVE and am SO excited for her as she has this experience and begins down this path as a Mom..it truly is the best thing ever..I am sure there will be challenges later especially the older they become and throwing in the discipline factor but now when all they want is love and affection………..it is SO rewarding….

 

 

Jordan and Amaya are such gifts…they are also surrounded by so much love which every child should feel

 

It breaks my heart…well I will not open that can right now.. I will just say during this time of the year it’s important to be thankful and grateful and recognize all your gifts and all that you have because there are always those with less and many with none

 

This time of the year is always a good time to really look at our priorities and what got all of our time and attention during the year..

How did we spend our free time…did you touch any lives…are you making this world better or not contributing

Do those around you know what they mean to you

 

Do you place value on love and loved ones or on the material things……

 

As I sit at my desk and look at the many photos of all my loved ones up the one constant is my smile and it reminds me every day of why I smile and the love I feel

 

I may do a few blogs on what I am most thankful for

 

Today I am most thankful for my family….and those that know me..know my family is not defined by blood lines..my family is defined by those people that shower me with love and guidance and laughter..those people that help make me me…

Yes I have great siblings and parents but sometimes it the other folks who are placed in our lives that really help us learn about the meaning of love..the people who CHOOSE to be there

The people who despite flaws and quirks STILL love you

My husband…he LOVES me and he doesn’t have to..BUT he met me and CHOSE to spend HIS life with me and for us to start a life together and create a family..that kind of love when you think about it is AMAZING

It’s harder but worth it…

Josh..Shurony ..Kris..Reg…Mom/Dad…Kellee-they love me because they have too-HA HA..they can get mad at me but at the end of the day the worst thing is I get the silent treatment for a few but they are still stuck with me…but my HUSBAND and some others who decide everyday they are TEAM AJ/APRIL/JANELLE

 

I am So thankful and grateful for that LOVE
I wish everyone could experience this love and know what a GIFT it is

 

Okay-wrapping it up

Here is a quote ..some food for thought

 

"It's easy to get lost in endless speculation. So today, release the need to know why things happen as they do. Instead, ask for the insight to recognize what you're meant to learn."

 

- Caroline Myss, is a best-selling author and medical intuitive.

 

april janelle

"Let go of the things you fear to lose. Die to your attachments. Free yourself from everything you think you are and embrace the truth that you are abundant, eternal, fearless and worth being loved."

 

- Jackson Kiddard, author and polymath.

 

 

Insomnia

Hello All!
So last night while I was afflicted with INSOMNIA a few thoughts were bouncing through my head
#1 I was so thirsty and wanted some orange juice from downstairs...but going down two flights was holding me back plus I would have had to brush my teeth again...so I laid in bed parched
#2...while I was up wide awake Jordan and her daddy were besides me KNOCKED out..sometime around the 230AM hour when he stirred..she stirred and seemingly enough she cuted her way into our bed where she proceeded to stretch out and take up as MUCH space as her little butt could..
#3 as I looked at my comfy snoring child I thought I remember the days when she was small enough to lay on my chest and sleep and now the little nugget is so big she wants arms above her head and feet on her dad
#4 my buddy Ben is down in FLETC and of all the thoughts I could have about FLETC all I could think about was FLETC GRILLED CHEESE...I was so jealous because they have the best thing going with those sandwiches....sigh
#5..I trolled Facebook instagram and pinterest for a tad before finally trying to get a few more winks

Soooo my first blog back may not have been deep and sentimental but its a warm up.....

Mrs A Janelle Crump

The allure of vampires

So I am a fan of the twilight series! Am I a TWI-hard? Not sure! I do try to go the first day but I'm not camping out on a curb waiting
But from an adults analysis and a woman-i began to think what the allure and interest is in vampires and shows like Twilight and Vampire Diaries
From a fundamental level I think it boils down to this-the idea and the fantasy that we will meet and fall in love with our SOULMATE and live happily ever after without all the real life distractions and interruptions
That somehow LOVE and LOVE ALONE can conquer all and LOVE is all it takes
To an extent its true-its one part of the pie-but the realists know there are other parts of the pie
But Twilight and vampires feed on our ever dreamy and wishful dream of being young beautiful and forever in LOVE
To think there is a man who is so gorgeous and so undescribably devoted to JUST us
To have someone who is romantic 24/7 always willing to defend our honor and make our hearts melt with a simple look
Its no different from reading a romance novel
Is it an escape from reality ? I'm sure a bit-i would like to think just like as a kid watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory and Polar Express.....its an appeal to the very small part of us that believes in.....fairytales and happily ever after
So the next time u laugh @ the twlight and vampire diaries lovers....TRUE BLOOD is an exception based on the tasty other elements and we all watch it for the OTHER elements
Just realize its not the teeny bopper aspect that appeals its the theme and dream of LOVE of SOULMATES and who hasn't at one time or another wondered about THE ONE or if they'd be with their SOULMATE for ever
Or does reality leave us with someone who may not be perfect but perfect for us and still amazing
Would we love the vampires if there was no happy ending???
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Completely Random

I hate to interrupt anyone who is celebrating this silly HALLMARK holiday and NO I'm not bitter because I'm home alone with the minime-i just think I'm off the bandwagon!
I'm all for holidays and trust me I got a GREAT gift-BUT I know RC loves me everyday
NOW for my RANDOMNESS

Can someone tell me *seriously* what the HELL is in Captain Crunch cereal that erodes the roof of your mouth? I just had some and then brushed my teeth and did my Listerine rinse and I swear the top of my mouth is SIZZLING!

Is it the sugar? I guarantee that was my LAST bowl!

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PHILOSOPHY-UNCONDITIONAL LOVE-Todays thoughts on marriage

I wrote a blog yesterday and didn't send it out but then today I got some inspiration and some thoughts from my PHILOSOPHY shampoo/bodywash....crazy how sometimes when we slow down and open our eyes we can receive messages
So here is a thought on UNCONDITIONAL LOVE which is a amazing fragrance from the philosophy line
Once upon a time, there was a person who swore they would love you forever. Their love moved on, but your love stayed in the same place. Consider the opportunity to love the greatest of all blessings, even when love doesn't go your way. The love you give is the love you get, and it is all good no matter where love takes you. Let the ability to love another belong to you forever and ever because real love stories never end

Do you all have unconditional love for who you are with now? Have you had it for someone else before? Or is your love indeed CONDITIONAL?

NOW HERE ARE MY YESTERDAY THOUGHTS......

I was sitting here thinking marriage or even relationships are like wine or expensive liquor
They get better with time
They start off cheap like that 4$ bottle and just get better and better
Why do I say that? Well I have concluded the first year is all fluff and ideals and fantasies but its the subsequent years and its once you have put in time that you experienced life together
Its going through good and bad that makes you see someone for who and what they are
Its going through sickness and family events
Its being broke its needing to lean on them that show you what they and you are made of
Its seeing their responses that make you fall over and over and in most cases you feel even more confident in your choice

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Another Day..Another thought

I am going to stop stealing my topics from THEDAILYLOVE after today…I can’t help it..the topics are so thought provoking and I was getting them every day and they lead me to have thoughts on my way to work about life..about love about relationships

 

I don’t proclaim to be a relationship expert, but I can talk about my experiences..my loves..my losses.. what I have learned and what I think…

Every woman and every man are different…there are some consistencies and similarities but I would never place a wager on human behavior..there are way too many variables

 

What works for one may or may not work for another…ultimately my best advice in life is to follow your gut…make decisions based upon your dreams and your realities….if you can live with it then do it…step outside your level of comfort sometimes..date someone you might not ordinarily date..do something you might not ordinarily do….to grow is to change…

 

 

So below is the daily thought/blog from THE DAILY LOVE…I'm really feeling the message…because sometimes we do have to let go…let go of OUR plan..let go of what we have in our heads..in order for good things to happen..sometimes we hold onto something so tight..that we miss the magic….things change..and I do agree that sometimes let it go and if it comes back it was meant to be…or maybe some other author comes to write a chapter in your life..maybe they will be the author that writes your HAPPILY ever after….you never know..but you certainly won’t know if you are holding to tight to what you can never ever control….you can control you and that’s it….

 

Anyhow here is the DAILY LOVE thought

 

Some of the things I REALLY wanted to happen in my life and I prayed and prayed to happen, just didn't happen. Sometimes the greatest acts of Grace are unanswered prayers. If you are so attached to a certain outcome that it gives you pain, anxiety and worry - that is a sign that your thoughts are not aligned with the Will for The Uni-verse in your life. When you experience stress, anxiety and worry - those are thoughts based in fear and fear is not what we've come to be. When we detach, when we let go, when we allow something even greater to be that we didn't see coming - THAT - is how we step into a miraculous life. I could have never imagined my life ten years ago being what it is today - not even three years ago. I had my plans, my intentions and my desires and most of them didn't come true. And now I'm glad. I'm glad that certain prayers weren't answered. I'm glad that certain people said no to me. I'm glad that things are going the way that they are because it's beyond my wildest dreams.

I know you work hard; we all do. But today - is there a person, a situation or a prayer that you can just surrender? And allow The Uni-verse to show you a way that you had not yet considered? Can you see this moment as perfect? Can you see this moment as full of everything you need? Do you have the courage and humility to let go? If so, a world of magic is waiting for you. It's one thing to be a part of the rat race, but I prefer to be pushed by angels

 

 

 

april janelle

"Let go of the things you fear to lose. Die to your attachments. Free yourself from everything you think you are and embrace the truth that you are abundant, eternal, fearless and worth being loved."

 

- Jackson Kiddard, author and polymath.