Positivity. Have You Had Your Plus Sign Today?

The title is borrowed from a Prince song from the 80s.  The song is on the Lovesexy album if you care you listen. 

Lately the need to find positivity in my life has crept back up. This made me think about my blog that I have abandoned all summer.  I never forgot about it but I totally slacked on my posts - this doesn't mean I forgot to think about the things that happened each day.  I thought about it every day. Now, I'm making the conscious effort to get back to it.  It really has made a positive impact on my perspectives.

So, with that said, here we go (again)!

1. Business has certainly been great in my online shop.  I get at least one sale a week without even trying.  That's awesome.  I even got a sale tonight!
2. Today was my last class as the seminar instructor for a program we have on campus for incoming freshmen.  It was a great opportunity and I feel as though I have grown from the experience. I also hope that they have grown as well. 
3. I ran today on the treadmill.  I do it three times a week.  Today was the longest I've run in a while and I love that I was able to do it without stopping.  5 minutes running, 2 minutes walking. 4 minutes running, 2 minutes walking.  Repeat.
4. An old friend of mine that I've known since elementary school said I made her day.  I love it when I can make people smile, laugh, and feel good about themselves and who they are.  I feel like that's one of my callings. Honestly I do.  A student even said that I'm a good listener today.
5. Speaking of that student, she surprised me with an extra ticket to go to the Obama rally tomorrow.  That was REALLY nice of her.  I'm excited to go. This will be the closest I'll ever get to seeing any president. Thanks, Caitlyn! :0)

The State of Me

Tonight was the State of the Union address.  I'm actually watching it as I type.  It's amazing to watch it - it still feels unique/different/amazing to see a black President of the United States.  Might I add, it's also good to see that Joe Biden is still around. I was kind of wondering about that. LOL

Today was one of those days that brings revelation.  The revelation I had today was that I need to work out in the morning NOT after work.  I haven't felt like working out yesterday OR today.  I need to buck up and get my ass in the gym in the morning.  I will try this for the first time on Thursday or Friday. LOL  Probably Friday - I cannot lie. :0)

1. All of my print materials that I had to redo came in today. WOO HOO! Thank goodness!
2. The weather outside was amazing today! Who would have imagined people at Starbucks sitting outside with just a light jacket on at the end of January?  I grew up in Michigan and this is UNHEARD OF! 
3. Obama rocked it out with that speech! Loved it!
4. I'm loving this new little magnets I'm making that use the old keys from a computer keyboard. Always good to upcycle. 
5. I found an amazing site to use for web design.  I can't wait to create my new online portfolio.

Tech Savvy Sunday

I woke up with one thing on my mind - MUST. COMPLETE. WEBSITE. I've spent most of the day doing that.  I really didn't have much energy to do anything beyond that either but I did find lots of things to love about the day - regardless of the fact that I never left the house.

1. I was Mr. Social Media today.  I did finish adding in the text and arranging the layout of the bowling website.  I set up a Facebook group, a Twitter account AND a Google+ account.  If you can't find our league, then you must not be looking. LOL  I loved that the practice from doing this site prepared me to do my personal site.
2. Google is our friend. I love search engines and Google is my search engine of choice.  While working on my personal website, I was looking for a FREE Word Press template.  I found several to choose from. The other problem was how to install it - and luckily I figured that out! :0)
3. Crab Cakes was what I had for lunch.  They were delicious. What made them even better was that I made my own sauce to eat right it.  Mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, and cayenne pepper. Loved it!
4. I made my contribution to the Obama campaign and ordered a few things. I needed to update my car magnet for sure!  I loved the items they had. Wish I could have afforded more - like a t-shirt. Oh well - there's still time for that. 
5. I was thoroughly entertained by The Golden Globes tonight.  The movie, "The Artist" garnered a lot of awards - makes me think that I need to see it. I also need to see The Iron Lady.  I wonder if I can make that happen soon. Hmmm. I love awards shows for this reason!  It heightens your awareness of things you should experience.  This is how I learn about the non-blockbuster movies, or a musician, or musical, play, etc.