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What would I do if I had a whole day to myself?

Posted 22nd March 2008 by amcmoore

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Oh man, what wouldn't I do? I'd read, craft, work on my four blogs (yes, I have four of them) and just all around be creative. I would probably really start on the biggest project I haven't been able to start on yet. My novel. I can tell you what I wouldn't do: clean the house! I do that enough as it…

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I want to teach my kids...

Posted 6th February 2008 by amcmoore

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to pray and think before they act. I have made so many mistakes rushing into things before I was ready and made impulsive decisions, passed up opportunities, and wasted so much time. I want them to learn to search their hearts to find out what they truly want in life rather than settle for what's handed…

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I work because...

Posted 15th January 2008 by amcmoore, tagged working mom, why i work, work-life balance

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it forces me to evaluate my balance levels. If I wrap myself up in just one thing, I get lost amidst the shuffle of life. I work because I enjoy working and I also enjoy closing the laptop and reading stories, playing games, and just having fun with my family. I work because it's nice to "miss" the…

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Quiet Time in the Morning

Posted 11th January 2008 by amcmoore, tagged alone time, reading, peace and quiet

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I get up ridiculously early so I can have at least half an hour to read in peace and quiet before I get the kids up and the hectic-ness of the day begins. I plow through novels this way and I get some much needed "me" time. It makes the 4:00 am alarm much easier to appreciate when I'm in the middle…

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New Year's Resolutions

Posted 2nd January 2008 by amcmoore, tagged new years resolution

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I sure did. And generally I boycott the whole idea, so this is a big deal for me. I'm focusing on health (phycial, mental & emotional) and getting back to my organizational habits. I realize I can't do it all, but I'm willing to make small steps of progress to get back my piece of mind!

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