Day One - of my adventure of a lifetime!

"It's day one of the rest of my life, it's day one of the best of my life..."an inspirational song from Contemporary Christian musician Matthew West.  Music, especially Smile FM or Family Life Radio, keeps me looking on the bright side.  The songs are uplifting and inspirational - which is how I choose to live my life.  I do love country (hello Luke Bryan!) and most other types of music, but my soul soars with Francesca Battistelli, For King and Country, Mandisa, Jason Gray, TobyMac, and Sidewalk Prophets.

I have been blessed with a life full of love, wonderful experiences, and miracles from God. Even the not-so-wonderful times have taught me lessons I needed to learn. I am grateful for my life, and this wonderful opportunity to begin a new adventure.

So today is day one of my new adventure.  A dream job, in a dream location...it wasn't a difficult decision.  I am going to take you on my journey from Michigan to Hawaii.  

Today I began sorting through clothes because I won't need the crazy amount of sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets that I own and why do I have 3 robes and 2 sets of footie pajamas! 

My goal for my house is to get rid of 50%, store 25%, and bring 25% with me.  I will also sell my house if anyone is interested :)

Always look on the bright side.  Michelle :)

Life is simple

Do good and Be positive...

I have lived for almost 50 years and I've seen a lot: some experiences hurt, and some gave hope. Through it all, I've learned what kind of person I want to be.

Keep looking on the brightside - Michelle :)

Have you checked out Lifehack yet?

The Lifehack Site (Lifehack.org) offers interesting and unique articles ranging from the benefits of coconut oil to the best apps for selling your stuff.  

I stumbled across it, love to read it, and now write for it.  If you don't know the many wonderful benefits to having a pet in your life, read all about it in my article here:

http://www.lifehack.org/363680/doctors-agree-having-pet-good-for-your-health

Then browse the site to enjoy articles and infographics about every subject imaginable.  

A few of my favorites are:

"Fun Facts for Coffee Lovers" http://www.lifehack.org/335238/fun-facts-for-coffee-lovers-infographic-2 

and "Organizing to get more done" http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/21-tips-to-organize-your-office-and-get-more-done.html

Enjoy-and always look for the bright side-it is there, I promise!  
Thanks for reading-Michelle :)

Money-Saving Update :)

I went to McDonald's and didn't have a coupon.  What's a girl to do?

That's right, I pulled out my phone and used the McD app that I told you about.  My bill went from $10 to $6 with a simple scan at the drive-thru to save $3.99 instantly :)

Now, what are the chances that I will put that $4.00 savings into a bank account to accrue interest and give me a million dollar retirement account in 20 years?  Probably not so good! But I am still following the tips I learned in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class and I have high hopes that I will get and keep my finances in order.  For some reason though, a new bill pops up right after I finish paying one off!

It's a New Year: Welcome 2016.  I already know it's going to be a great one.  Many people make resolutions and keep them for about 2 weeks.  Well, my resolution is to make the resolution every week.  I will then have 52 chances to make it work.  Feel free to steal the idea - we don't have to reinvent EVERY wheel.  If it worked for someone else, it may work for us too.  I resolve to drink more water, get to 10,000 steps on my Fitbit EVERY day, and keep a sunny, positive attitude.  I am positive I will be healthier this time next month.  If not, I will make a new resolution to do it :)

Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars:  missed you Dick -New Year's Eve just wasn't the same!

Have an awesome evening, and always look on the bright side!  Michelle :)