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Quilling Brooch on metal handle with hues of blue
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Brosa Quilling Pe Suport Metalic - Nuante de albastru
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Quilling Brooch on metal handle with hues of blue
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
August 2011 MauldenNews
Hello all,
I hope you're all well. Here's what we've been up to...
Alle (the girl formerly known as Alex) turned seven! She and her friends had a great time at the Kangaroo Zoo - a big room full of inflatable slides, bounce houses and glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
We also celebrated Sam's 5-year anniversary with us. We went hiking in the mountains. Even though Sam has a lot of energy, he still needs a ride now and then.
Other hiking snapshots: Albion Basin, at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The lower picture shows some glaciers in the distance.
"Back to school" day was August 22 - Alle is in first grade, and Sam is in preschool 3 days a week. First day pictures:
I saw Sam's teacher the evening after his first day, at the school's welcome picnic. "First he tried to take over the class. Then we sat down and explained the rules. He didn't like them. But then he got into cutting and pasting and he did great. He knew the names of all the sea creatures, even the manatee! Does he know how to read?"
As for me, August meant more marathon training - I completed my longest two runs EVER at 20 and 22 miles. (!) After each long run I've been taking ice baths (helps recovery, decreases inflammation and prevents soreness). I'm not sure which is harder, running for 4 hours or sitting in an ice-cold tub of water for 20 minutes, but I admit both activities qualify me as officially NUTS. Alex watched me entering the ice bath one day and got a great laugh at my screams and gasps. Then she wanted an ice bath too, but sticking her feet in was enough. Overall, I'm really, really happy with my training this summer. I am so lucky to be able to do it - I enjoy the scenery, new friends, time outdoors, time to myself to think and reflect, and tougher legs. :-) HOO-YAH! I highly recommend the Galloway program. Looking forward to running the Top of Utah marathon with Tim, Daniel, and Tammy on September 17.
Bryan took a trip to Kansas City to visit family and check out a job opportunity. We haven't made a final decision yet, but we'll let you know...stay tuned.
And finally - my book report for the month:
Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn - haven't finished it yet - but definitely a gripping read. Written by a husband and wife Pulitzer prize-winning journalist team, it draws a detailed portrait of the issues women and girls face in much of the world - kidnappings, forced marriages of children, sex trafficking and slavery, maternal mortality, infanticide of girls, denial of education, honor killings, etc. It's very hard to read at points, but also enlightening and hopeful in some accounts of progress being made. One reviewer states that it "should be required reading for every global citizen" and I agree.
Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner - not surprising that I enjoyed this because I already like to keep journals. But there were some new ideas and writing techniques I appreciated, as well as some stuff that was a little too weird for me.
Collapse by Jared Diamond - explores the question, "Why do societies choose to collapse?" Fascinating accounts of ancient and more recent societal collapses and the factors that lead up to them. Pretty eye-opening! If you're not already concerned about environmental issues, you probably will be if you read this.
And that's our news 'o' the month! Hope you are well and as always, let me know what you've been up to.
I hope you're all well. Here's what we've been up to...
Alle (the girl formerly known as Alex) turned seven! She and her friends had a great time at the Kangaroo Zoo - a big room full of inflatable slides, bounce houses and glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
We also celebrated Sam's 5-year anniversary with us. We went hiking in the mountains. Even though Sam has a lot of energy, he still needs a ride now and then.
Other hiking snapshots: Albion Basin, at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The lower picture shows some glaciers in the distance.
"Back to school" day was August 22 - Alle is in first grade, and Sam is in preschool 3 days a week. First day pictures:
I saw Sam's teacher the evening after his first day, at the school's welcome picnic. "First he tried to take over the class. Then we sat down and explained the rules. He didn't like them. But then he got into cutting and pasting and he did great. He knew the names of all the sea creatures, even the manatee! Does he know how to read?"
As for me, August meant more marathon training - I completed my longest two runs EVER at 20 and 22 miles. (!) After each long run I've been taking ice baths (helps recovery, decreases inflammation and prevents soreness). I'm not sure which is harder, running for 4 hours or sitting in an ice-cold tub of water for 20 minutes, but I admit both activities qualify me as officially NUTS. Alex watched me entering the ice bath one day and got a great laugh at my screams and gasps. Then she wanted an ice bath too, but sticking her feet in was enough. Overall, I'm really, really happy with my training this summer. I am so lucky to be able to do it - I enjoy the scenery, new friends, time outdoors, time to myself to think and reflect, and tougher legs. :-) HOO-YAH! I highly recommend the Galloway program. Looking forward to running the Top of Utah marathon with Tim, Daniel, and Tammy on September 17.
Bryan took a trip to Kansas City to visit family and check out a job opportunity. We haven't made a final decision yet, but we'll let you know...stay tuned.
And finally - my book report for the month:
Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn - haven't finished it yet - but definitely a gripping read. Written by a husband and wife Pulitzer prize-winning journalist team, it draws a detailed portrait of the issues women and girls face in much of the world - kidnappings, forced marriages of children, sex trafficking and slavery, maternal mortality, infanticide of girls, denial of education, honor killings, etc. It's very hard to read at points, but also enlightening and hopeful in some accounts of progress being made. One reviewer states that it "should be required reading for every global citizen" and I agree.
Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner - not surprising that I enjoyed this because I already like to keep journals. But there were some new ideas and writing techniques I appreciated, as well as some stuff that was a little too weird for me.
Collapse by Jared Diamond - explores the question, "Why do societies choose to collapse?" Fascinating accounts of ancient and more recent societal collapses and the factors that lead up to them. Pretty eye-opening! If you're not already concerned about environmental issues, you probably will be if you read this.
And that's our news 'o' the month! Hope you are well and as always, let me know what you've been up to.
Brosa Quilling Pe Suport Metalic - Red Circles 2
Brosa quilling pe suport metalic- Red circles - sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua. Pret: 12 ron
Brosa quilling pe suport metalic- Red circles - sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua.
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Quilling Brooch on metal handle with red paper circles
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Puterea terapeutica a culorii rosu este datorata asocierii sale cu prima chakra, lotusul cu patru petale, Muladhara. Aici, Rosul reprezinta forta generata de increderea in sine, dragostea fizica, vointa de a supravietui si stabilitatea in plan fizic.Chakra este localizata la baza sirii spinarii si este forta ce ne conecteaza la energiile planetei si ale universului. Forta acestui punct energetic din corp este simbolizata, in hinduism, de elefant si zeitatile Brahma si Dakini.
Nu sunt multi oameni care poarta rosu cu incredere. Nici multi nu sunt cei care poarta rosu excesiv. Fiecare atitudine arata un dezechilibru, al primei chakre si al nivelului de incredere in sine. Fie ca esti convins de existenta centrilor de putere din corp, sau ca preferi o explicatie bazata pe argumente stiintifice, e clar ca omul este in acelasi timp fascinat si speriat de puterea pe care o inspira rosul. O arata simplul fapt ca nu sunt foarte multe persoane care au rosu puternic in garderoba, sau daca il au nu il poarta. Rosul arata intotdeauna stabilitate, putere, siguranta, convingere in fortele proprii si viata.
In India, femeile care se casatoresc poarta de obicei un sari rosu sau rosu cu alb. Rosul reprezinta aici fertilitate, inceputul unei vieti noi si prosperitate si puternica legatura dintre femeie si pamant.
Accesoriile rosii sunt un inceput foarte bun in a observa cum oamenii reactioneaza la culori, fara sa realizeze macar. Dar sa gasesti un accesoriu rosu care sa ti se potriveasca din prima, uneori este destul de dificil. Intotdeauna rosul te va scoate in evidenta, de aceea e mereu indicat sa alegi o nuanta care se impaca perfect cu stilul tau de a te imbraca, cu personalitatea si aspectul tau fizic.
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Quilling Brooch on metal handle with red paper circles
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Puterea terapeutica a culorii rosu este datorata asocierii sale cu prima chakra, lotusul cu patru petale, Muladhara. Aici, Rosul reprezinta forta generata de increderea in sine, dragostea fizica, vointa de a supravietui si stabilitatea in plan fizic.Chakra este localizata la baza sirii spinarii si este forta ce ne conecteaza la energiile planetei si ale universului. Forta acestui punct energetic din corp este simbolizata, in hinduism, de elefant si zeitatile Brahma si Dakini.
Nu sunt multi oameni care poarta rosu cu incredere. Nici multi nu sunt cei care poarta rosu excesiv. Fiecare atitudine arata un dezechilibru, al primei chakre si al nivelului de incredere in sine. Fie ca esti convins de existenta centrilor de putere din corp, sau ca preferi o explicatie bazata pe argumente stiintifice, e clar ca omul este in acelasi timp fascinat si speriat de puterea pe care o inspira rosul. O arata simplul fapt ca nu sunt foarte multe persoane care au rosu puternic in garderoba, sau daca il au nu il poarta. Rosul arata intotdeauna stabilitate, putere, siguranta, convingere in fortele proprii si viata.
In India, femeile care se casatoresc poarta de obicei un sari rosu sau rosu cu alb. Rosul reprezinta aici fertilitate, inceputul unei vieti noi si prosperitate si puternica legatura dintre femeie si pamant.
Accesoriile rosii sunt un inceput foarte bun in a observa cum oamenii reactioneaza la culori, fara sa realizeze macar. Dar sa gasesti un accesoriu rosu care sa ti se potriveasca din prima, uneori este destul de dificil. Intotdeauna rosul te va scoate in evidenta, de aceea e mereu indicat sa alegi o nuanta care se impaca perfect cu stilul tau de a te imbraca, cu personalitatea si aspectul tau fizic.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Our 5th Sammiversary!
Celebrating 5 years with SAM! Woo-hoooo!!!
So grateful - today and every day- for the gift of Sam. You are our sunshine.
So grateful - today and every day- for the gift of Sam. You are our sunshine.
Friday, August 19, 2011
seven
Today Alex turned SEVEN. And, she wants to be called Allie now.
She chose the Kangaroo Zoo, with glow-in-the-dark mini golf and the Bug Room.
Happy birthday, Allie. You are our miracle.
She chose the Kangaroo Zoo, with glow-in-the-dark mini golf and the Bug Room.
Happy birthday, Allie. You are our miracle.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Tablouri Quilling / Quilling Canvas - Colorful Tree
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| Colorful Tree - Tablou Quilling Circul Magic |
Cea mai recenta si colorata creatie a Circului Magic: un minunat copac colorat realizat din cercuri de hartie in stil quilling, pe fundal rosu. Copacul este pe suport de tablou patrat imbracat in panza, colorat in rosu. Are un strat protector de lac ca sa fie mai durabil.
The most recent creation by Circul Magic: A wonderful colorful tree, made from many paper quilling circles, on a red background. Comes on a red canvas and it features a protective layer of varnish for durability.
Quilling canvas size: 20 cm x 20 cm
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| Colorful Tree - Tablou Quilling Circul Magic |
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| Colorful Tree - Tablou Quilling Circul Magic |
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| Colorful Tree - Tablou Quilling Circul Magic |
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Creando una empresa
Sí, estoy creando mi propia empresa.
Llevo con ello más de un año y ha supuesto mucho sacrificio, aunque he intentado no dejar de pasármelo bien.
Mi experiencia emprendiendo es que lo que tú no hagas o consigas por ti mismo no te lo va a dar nadie. Ni dinero, ni ayudas, ni contactos, ni nada. Además frente a un trabajo normal de 9 a 5 en el que, en mayor o menor media, sabes lo que tienes que hacer, cuando creas tu propia empresa sabes que lo tienes que hacer tú TODO.
Tener que hacerlo todo es algo a lo que no estamos acostumbrados, pero no hay más remedio. Cuando me refiero a hacerlo todo quiero decir que al menos tienes que encargarte de que todo sea hecho por alguien. Es muy fácil caer en el error de querer hacer todo uno mismo. Hay que dedicarse a lo que sepas hacer y lo demás subcontratarlo. Sí, pagar a alguien para que te ayude. Esto hay que tenerlo en cuenta para el plan de negocio (muy importante) y si pides un crédito al banco tener en cuenta el coste que esto conlleve.
Digamos que eres un genio haciendo magdalenas rellenas de chocolate, te encanta hacerlas y quieres montar una tienda y venderlas. Dedícate a hacer las mejores magdalenas de chocolate que existan y que otra persona que sepa se encargue de diseñar la tienda, otra te lleve la contabilidad, (muy importante y barato), otra monte el local... Además estamos en época de crisis, la gente está deseando trabajar y las tarifas tanto de alquileres como de servicios se han reducido mucho.
No hay que tener miedo al fracaso. En algunos países el fracaso es un indicativo de que se tiene valor ya que al menos has intentado hacer algo y has aprendido en el proceso.
En mi caso llevo todo este tiempo viviendo con poquísimo dinero y dependiendo de la familia como si fuese un adolescente. Al parecer es un panorama similar al que se tienen que enfrentar muchos emprendedores en este país, pero lo voy llevando.
Es importante tener una meta clara. Desde luego no del tipo económico, no puedes decir: quiero tener una empresa para ganar 20000 euros al mes. Tienes que decidir qué quieres y encaminar tus esfuerzos a alcanzarlo. Algo como: quiero irme a vivir a Bangkok y poder vivir de mi empresa trabajando sólo 2 horas al día. O quiero poder trabajar desde cualquier lugar del mundo con un portátil y cambiando de país cada 6 meses. O quiero poder dedicarme a estudiar esto y lo otro dedicando sólo las tardes a trabajar. O quiero que mis hijos puedan irse a estudiar el idioma que les de la gana a tal país...
Una vez tengamos la meta definida hacemos un plan para conseguirla, nos ponemos una fecha y trabajamos para la consecución de nuestro plan o sueño. Siempre con la ayuda de otros.
Ya os iré actualizando sobre el estado de mi empresa y dando algunos consejos para quien quiera dar el paso y montarse algo, pero sobre todo espero poder escribir sobre mis viajes y desde logares exóticos que es la razón por la que estoy metido en este lío empresarial.
Besos
Monday, August 1, 2011
MauldenNews July 2011
The notable book of the month was One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp. It's a good reminder to practice mindfulness (and gratitude) in the midst of ordinary life, and I must give kudos to this author for being able to do this with six kids AND write a book about it. So, in the spirit of acknowledging the gifts I've enjoyed most recently, here are a few.
For friends old and new...
For time alone with nature...
For the fun of making a big splash...
For a man with the remarkable patience and skill to set 2 fishing lines - and untangle them repeatedly...
For the beauty of the earth...
For snow in July!!!
For more beauty...
I'm grateful.
Other notable events of this month -
- We really enjoyed "stay-cationing" in Park City for our 20th anniversary. The cool mornings and evenings and clear, crisp air brought back memories of summers at Donner Lake. We explored new hiking and biking trails, soared above the trees in a gondola, swam in a pool with a waterfall and soaked in the hot tub. The kids went fishing for the first time and we got a few nibbles, but the only thing we snagged was Sam's shirt. I went poking about with my wildflower book and discovered alfalfa, Utah sweet peas, Showy Milkweed, Woolly Mullein, Nootka roses and Wasatch penstemon, among other things. Bryan managed to eject himself over the handlebars of his mountain bike on a difficult trail and banged himself around on some rocks, but he's OK. (Hey, another reason to be grateful.) We reached our goal of >10 for our "critter count": squirrels, dragonflies, butterflies, ladybugs, hummingbirds, turkeys, cows, horses, dogs, cats, magpies, quail, California gulls, and turkey vultures. Didn't see any deer there, but there were two in my backyard this morning, and I often see them on my morning runs in the neighborhood.
- 3 weeks before her 7th birthday - Alex lost her first tooth! She's pretty happy about that. Her classmates kept losing them all year and she waited a long time for her turn. She left a note for the tooth fairy asking if she could keep her tooth, and the tooth fairy obliged and gave her a golden dollar coin.
- Speaking of Alex, she has decided she wants to be called "Allie" (spelled "Ali"). I wonder if this will be permanent, or how many other variations of Alexis she might experiment with.
- Sam smacked a bee with his bare hand and it stung him on his palm. He didn't complain too much, but I hope he learned from the experience. We shall see.
- Last but not least - my run/walk log shows 96.5 miles in July - the highest ever! I think I'll go eat some chocolate-covered blueberries.
Write me and tell me what you are grateful for. :-)
For friends old and new...
For time alone with nature...
For the fun of making a big splash...
For a man with the remarkable patience and skill to set 2 fishing lines - and untangle them repeatedly...
For the beauty of the earth...
For snow in July!!!
For more beauty...
I'm grateful.
Other notable events of this month -
- We really enjoyed "stay-cationing" in Park City for our 20th anniversary. The cool mornings and evenings and clear, crisp air brought back memories of summers at Donner Lake. We explored new hiking and biking trails, soared above the trees in a gondola, swam in a pool with a waterfall and soaked in the hot tub. The kids went fishing for the first time and we got a few nibbles, but the only thing we snagged was Sam's shirt. I went poking about with my wildflower book and discovered alfalfa, Utah sweet peas, Showy Milkweed, Woolly Mullein, Nootka roses and Wasatch penstemon, among other things. Bryan managed to eject himself over the handlebars of his mountain bike on a difficult trail and banged himself around on some rocks, but he's OK. (Hey, another reason to be grateful.) We reached our goal of >10 for our "critter count": squirrels, dragonflies, butterflies, ladybugs, hummingbirds, turkeys, cows, horses, dogs, cats, magpies, quail, California gulls, and turkey vultures. Didn't see any deer there, but there were two in my backyard this morning, and I often see them on my morning runs in the neighborhood.
- 3 weeks before her 7th birthday - Alex lost her first tooth! She's pretty happy about that. Her classmates kept losing them all year and she waited a long time for her turn. She left a note for the tooth fairy asking if she could keep her tooth, and the tooth fairy obliged and gave her a golden dollar coin.
- Speaking of Alex, she has decided she wants to be called "Allie" (spelled "Ali"). I wonder if this will be permanent, or how many other variations of Alexis she might experiment with.
- Sam smacked a bee with his bare hand and it stung him on his palm. He didn't complain too much, but I hope he learned from the experience. We shall see.
- Last but not least - my run/walk log shows 96.5 miles in July - the highest ever! I think I'll go eat some chocolate-covered blueberries.
Write me and tell me what you are grateful for. :-)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Let's Take It Natural- Brosa Felie Portocala - SOLD
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Let's go Natural!
"Colectia" Let's Take It Natural foloseste materiale din natura pentru lucruri minunate.
Brosa felie portocala.
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The Take It Natural Collection uses items that can be found in nature to create even more wonderful things.
Orange Brooche
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Handmade: Brosa Quilling Cercuri - Curcubeu 2
Brosa quilling Curcubeu 2 (sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Rainbow 2
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Handmade: Brosa Quilling Cercuri - Earth Tones
Brosa quilling Earth Tones(sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Earth Tones
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Handmade: Brosa Quilling Cercuri - Curcubeu
Brosa quilling Curcubeu (sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Rainbow
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Handmade: Brosa Quilling Cercuri - Rosu, Verde si Albastru
Brosa quilling Rosu, Verde si Albastru (sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Red, Green And Blue
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Handmade: Brosa Quilling Cercuri - Galben, Rosu, Albastru
Brosa quilling Galben, Rosu si Albastru (sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Yellow, Red & Blue
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Brosa quilling Rosu & Portocaliu (sau cum o pata de culoare iti schimba ziua)
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Quilling Brooch Red & Orange
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Handmade: Magneti Quilling Cercuri - Portocaliu si Nuante de Verde
Magneti colorati(de frigider sau de ce vreti voi)realizati din hartie, folosind tehnica quilling.
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Handmade: Magneti Quilling Cercuri -Rosu si Portocaliu
Magneti colorati(de frigider sau de ce vreti voi)realizati din hartie, folosind tehnica quilling.
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Handmade: Magneti Quilling Cercuri - Albastru si Galben
Magneti colorati(de frigider sau de ce vreti voi)realizati din hartie, folosind tehnica quilling.
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