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Virtual Girls Night - Share A Positive Resolution!


I was getting into a nasty habit of starting my day in the social networking world by visiting sites that either focused on stories that were antagonistic or sad.  I would get sucked into the anger of someone else or into empathy for someone else's sorrow.  What a sucky way to start the day, right?  Now, if someone is hurting I will do what I can to help them, but it was draining my spirit to do this almost every morning.  I don't need to take on someone else's drama as my own. Ugh.  I will be leaving that bad habit in 2011 and focusing on positive ways to start my day in 2012.  Let the resolutions begin!!!  Happy last Virtual Girls Night Out of 2011!!!

*The Virtual Girls Night Out is for those that don't have a chance to get out of the house but still want to "hang with their friends". So, make yourself a cocktail, put on something cozy and have fun. Leave a comment to let us know you stopped by. We'll visit your blog and say "Happy VGNO!"*

Time For Some Tunes!

Tonight's DJ is Patti from Easton Place Designs.

The Kooks "Junk Of The Heart"

Above is a link to Patti's beautiful creations.  Here's a link to her blog *click*

Time For A Cocktail!

Dreaming of Zen

Ingredients:
1 oz Zen Green Tea Liqueur
1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
3 oz mango juice
white pepper
2 oz cream
mint leaves for garnish
grated nutmeg for garnish

Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a Champagne flute. Garnish with a mint leaves and a dash of nutmeg.

Delicious.


Time For A Great Idea!


Have you visited the site Pinterest?  It is an amazing space that is perfect for those that like to share information visually.  You can quickly find amazing recipes, great craft ideas, fun/inspiring thoughts and captivating quotes.  Do yourself a favor and check it out.  If you're already a part of Pinterest please let me know and I'll follow you.  (If you need an invite I have some to share!)

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Well, my dear blog buddies, you've been amazing to me this year.  I'm getting our Traveling Heart-Shaped Rock Project more organized and I'll have a small slideshow to share in a couple of days.  Also, I'm starting a daily post project that will focus on starting the day with a smile.  That's coming up in a couple of days too.

Have a fantastic time at our Virtual Girls Night Out!!!

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