Will you be debt free with me?

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As college freshmen or college graduate, we all have the same beautiful privilege of collecting wonderful student loans. So when we finally graduate, receive a job (that might not even be in the field you are interested in) we can start to pay off our hefty bills. Imagine there being a alternative universe where you would be able to build the life you only dreamed of, while becoming apart of something that makes you and those around you happier, better and stronger. With that being said I want to share a plan/goal of mine publicly. I hope that it may inspire you to think about your future, think about your dreams and begin to create a life that excites you.

They say that if you publicly announce a goal, then it makes it more "real" so here is my goal:

It is crazzyyyy to me (and I have had some people actually laugh at my goal) but that is okay. I was given the opportunity to become a Beachbody coach in 2012. I graduated with my Bachelors degree in May 2013. Leaving college with $15,000+ in student loans and a peace of mind that I don't have to feel suffocated with the pressure of enormous amounts of debt because of the choice I made during the busiest time in my life (school full time and work part time).

When you can build something that is fundamentally created on helping others succeed in their fitness, health and financial goals- you aren't working, instead you are living and better yet, enjoying life.  Beachbody coaching has blessed me with the ability to work from home and still pay all of my bills. I am looking forward to starting a 9-5 job and having the ability to start paying off all of my student loan debt with JUST my Beachbody paychecks.

There are opportunities all around us and if we open our eyes and our hearts to certain opportunities, they can change the entire construction of our life. You just have to be open to the idea that you don't HAVE to be a slave to your debt and you have all of the power in the world to begin creating a life that you are proud of. 

Let me ask some weird questions: 

If you were offered a job, helping people become happier during your free time, would you consider?

If you had the ability to pursue your dreams of vacationing in Thailand or Paris, would you?

If you were able to make a difference in someone's life by simply encouraging them, would you?

If you could create a life where you can stay at home with your children, would you?

If you could be debt free with no restrictions in two years [or less], would you want that?

If you answered YES to any of these questions-
please continue reading! 

When I really THINK about my future, the idea of having debt hang over my head for the rest of my life, isn't something that I want. I would like to invite you to a free, no pressure informational group/call that starts this monday.

 We will talk about:

• What coaching is
• How coaching works
• How to earn money 
• How to make a difference in the lives of others
• How to get started

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Reasons to be happy

Sometimes we wake up in the morning and we are a little down in the dumps or maybe your having a bad day at work. Here are some things you can tell yourself to lift your spirits:

• Today is a great day. 
• All of my body parts work. 
• I don't have to pay to drink water. <- YAY!
• No one broke into my house and stole my refrigerator. 
• I have soap in my shower. 
• The office is COLD but at least it isn't a 95 degrees and 200% humidity. 
• I didn't have to walk to work.
• At least I only have to work ___ hours today. 
• Oh! When I finally do go home, I have 32 episodes of Parks and Rec to watch #score
• It is almost the weekend. 
• I will be able to put some money (I am earning today) into savings...so I can buy ________. 
• I am wearing cute shoes
• My pens/pencils work.. I don't have to write with my own tears (hehe) 
• Coffee Exists. #Happydance  
• Here is a site with some funny jokes on it >>> Comedy Central
• There are super funny Youtube videos I can watch :)
• The sun is out. 
• I have a handsome husband (or) a beautiful wife (or) a "homey" apartment, I can go home to
• When my work day is done, I can go home and RELAX
• I have all of my teeth 
• Wine is good for your heart ;) therefor enjoying a glass is just like eating an apple ;)

• I have a few dollars to buy my self flowers (flowers relieve stress<--men take note)
  
• I have big dreams and I can write them down and work on them!
  
• I have have all of my fingers.
• I found this funny blog (hehehe)
• I spend time with my friends, when I want! 
• I have the opportunity to make new (positive) friends
• I control my life. What happens and what doesn't happen is up to me. 
• I love my life, even if, right now something is making me mad or sad.... I truly LOVE myself. 
• I have created the life I live. I have complete control. I have the power to change ANYTHING I want to change. I don't have to ask someone else. I can do it. 

Yes, some of this thoughts are silly but I hope you now realize that even if you feel stuck... YOU have the power to change that. 

Focus on the good instead of the bad. If you keep talking about the bad stuff... how do you think anything good will happen.

 

Dating a fly tyer ;)

I have been dating +Steeliebros FlyCO  {Jake} for a while....like a whilllleeeee. And although I love every single minute with him {{It is true, he rarely annoys me. #oddIknow }} There are a few things that I struggle with. Most....scratch that.. all of these "problems" stem from his hobby & business of tying flies for fly fishing! You can see what he does @ Www.SteelieBrosFlyCo.com
<< They are UH-MAZING. So check it out.

 Let us begin. 

1. The word Tyer... is very weird. I delayed posting this post because I don't want to embarrass myself. So if you are a pro- spelling bee champ, don't judge me. But seriously;  Tier or Tyer #TheStruggle
2. Even though he ties flies, my fly box is rarely filled up. He always tells me to learn how to tie... but he is so much better at it than me..
      Men who might be reading this: Best gift to give to your lady is a box FILLED with Flies. Especially if you are interested in her fishing with you. #Yourwelcome
3. There are feathers.....EVERYWHERE. I sometimes feel like I am at a super cliche birthday party, where they get in a pillow fight and the pillows break and feathers go flying EVERYWHERE. Minus the fact that we never have pillow fights like a bunch of teenage girls. Instead, there are just fancy colored feathers lurking everywhere in the house.
          >>>See the photo above<<<
   
4. The consent quizzing of flies. Which fly is which? [Most questions I some how still can't answer properly.. which is weird because I should know them!]
   
5. There is the consent threat of HOOKS....everywhere. On the floor in the kitchen, somewhere in the living room... but mostly the dangers of walking barefoot in his office. It is like walking in a field with landmines everywhere. You are bound to step on one.... you just never know exactly when.
          =>  It is the adult version of "The ground is covered in lava" <= haha
   
6. Catching a fly out of the corner of your eye. Yes, most of them actually look like legit bugs. So seeing something like this in the dark or at a quick glance... is frightening...trust me.
   
7. 
   Vacuuming. It is a task. To say the least. There are materials everywhere on the floor (they fall to the ground by accident) but you have to pick them up. But those the materials you can't easily see you must also, then take your hand and try to make sure you aren't going to vacuum up a gigantic hook, any split shot or any weighted "eye."  #ItTakesForever
      >>>Oh, if you miss something on the ground and your vacuum finds it... I hope it doesn't break it. Lol
   
    
8. This is probably the worst of all problems:
   
         The moment when you pick up something and there is a small feather or a fuzzy that flies up into the air or that attaches it's self to the object you are picking up. The only probable thing I can ever think of it being is: It is a gigantic spider or a roach of some sort. Therefor my natural feminine reaction (for whatever dumb reason) is to jump or screech. It is precious.
   
   
   
   Thank you for allowing me to vent about the goofiness of dating a fly tier/tyer ;)

How to be happy..?

Quick question:

Who tells you how to be happy?

Ten to one you listen to every {stupid} thing society says. We live in a world that tells us:
what pretty looks like, how shitty relationships are "supposed" to be, how we are supposed to treat people... on and on. ->>If you think about it, really hard. Chances are that you were once in a situation that caused you stress, sadness or worry and chances are you didn't listen to your heart.... you listened to your friend {who had never been in a situation like that}. Prepare yourself for a mini rant & a life tip.

I suppose this random rant & life tip was inspired by a show I was watching last night. In the show (Popular tv drama: Gossip Girl) the two main characters who are in a relationship, fall in love and then their relationship is tested by society. Soon after the trouble begins, instead of talking through it, explaining things, so both people understand what is going on.... they just beak up. We soon see them start to rekindle their relationship, sexually...aka without talking that much. {<- Good lesson to teach people..?} Soon after that, they decide that, instead of talking about their previous problems... they would be better off  breaking up..again.

The reason I find this so frustrating is #1. Teens & young adults watch this show. Shows like this are EVERYWHERE. Telling society that instead of talking and working through your problems, it is better to call it quits and walk away. And #2. Their decision to break up or stay together is almost solely based on the fact that they can't seem to actually talk out there problems and they are so worried about what others think.

My Rant is over and I will provide my tips to living YOUR life on your own terms.

• Figure out who & What makes you happy. And don't let it go. If you are in a relationship and you go through some hard times, don't listen to your noisy neighbors. Be YOU. Do what YOU want to. MAKE yourself happy. There is no reason to throw something away just because it doesn't agree with you.
  
  
• If you are in a situation and you think you are supposed to stay there because that is what "society says" well guess what.... Society is screwed up. Again do what makes YOU smile!! {Get away from a bad relationship. Trust me, something much better will come your way.}
  {Get away from negative "friends." Good friends lift you up, they don't tear you down.}
  
• If your life has a TON of people who are always trying to give you their opinion & people who YOU feel like, are consistently judging you.... It is time to get new friends. {see point above}
  
• If you want something... work for it. Don't give up.
  
• Be positive.
   If you are surrounded by a negative situation-> Change it.
   Have crappy (super negative) friends? -> Change them.
  

  You can change anything. You aren't in jail.
  If you don't like something: Change it.

• Be your own best judge. Don't let other dictate HOW and who you spend your time with.

In the end, we have to fight for the things we find important.  If you love someone work through your problems. If you hate someone, don't let them have opinion on your life. The solutions to life's problems aren't found in quitting. They are found in fighting and working towards becoming the best version of yourself and loving the process of finding yourself. 

Too hot for you?

How to survive a super hottttt summer.

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Most likely, you just spent 7 months complaining about how HORRIBLY cold it was... so when the humidity is at 100% just remember in Febuary you were praying for heat.  

                                                                                               -Thank you.

Naturally upon the first hot day of summer you will consider the following as 3 solid options:

1. Buy a sweet ass house with a gigantic pool....duh.
2. Hire someone to pour you drinks...all day long.
3. Hire a cook >> that way you don't have to prepare ANY meals in a hott kitchen.
     

However, if you were to decide to have a summer like this, you might end up loosing $200,000.

So, let's come up with some other ideas to keep you cool and save you some mulllahhhh$$

• Water. It. is. FREE. So drink it, sit in it, play in it...etc.
• Buy a kiddie pool and place it on your patio/porch. You can choose to sit in it or just put your feet in it-- in order to cool you down. Throw some ice in there if it isn't cold enough.
• Water Balloons. {aren't that great for the earth but they are fun}
• Set up a fan...outside. Sounds silly but you can add a breeze to your sweety self with one of these magically devices. Mwahaha.
• Check out this misting fan.... if you were to buy this, you better chain it to your patio! They are PRICEY!! $$$ >>>Just Kidding! They are like $8.oo #saywhat Mistaway
• A cooooool TOWEL. Place a cold towel on the back of your neck.
• Run your wrists under cold water #zerodollarsspent <-- it will help cool your body down.
• Eat cold & refreshing fruit #lovefruit
• Have a bucket of water that gets dumped on you every 15 minutes. [[This maybe a tough one... but I am sure you have a friend that would love to dump a bucket of water on your head haha]]
• Find a river and go swimming! {Be aware of what might be in that river. Don't go swimming with any great whites or alligators lol}
• Go Fishing! A lot of the time the river, lake or the ocean is a prefect place to find not only water but a breeze! Make sure you bring your fishing rod and a buddy >> Check out some of our adventures/gear Here!
• Sit in a Hammock... in the shade of course!
    

• Splash Pads/Splash pools, seem to be a big thing down south! So try to find one!  Usually they are only for childern though... sorry!
• By a shade for your patio/ porch... shield yourself from the sun!! Lol
• Oh did I mention you should drink your WATER.......
• Get a regular hat or something to cover your head and put it in water... then put it on your head!! YAY! I love doing this lol!

Basically, if you live near a sink, pool or WalMart, you will survive.

Find the water: drink it and use it!

PS- If you have some fun, helpful and creative ideas...PLEASE Share them below!! :)

Hungarian Pepper Dip #YUM

Party Tips...? More like a recipe that will blow your mind! 

{{Make SURE you read what is at the bottom of the page!}}

So everyone always wants to bring something special to a get together but half the time we end up buying a bag of chips or some cookies.....Although that MAY work... it is fairly l-a-m-e! Instead, this super yummy Hot Pepper dip will not be good for your heart health BUT everyone will love it!

Ingredients for ONE batch
      (will be enough for a small party)

• 4-6 Hungarian (hot) peppers
• 2 Blocks of Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup of Mayo 
• 1/2 cup of cheese {mozzerella is the best} 

Seasonings: Onion powder, Garlic Powder, Salt & (a ton) of pepper!!

How to actually make it:

1. Cut the tops off of the peppers, cut in half and remove the seeds.
2. Place chopped peppers in a blender or something to chop/puree them!
3. Mix together ALL of the ingredients
4. Stir.....of course ;)
5. Place in pan and cook at 350 for 30 minutes or until brown OR if you are going to a party... throw it in a crock pot-- cook on high with top on for 30 minutes, remvoe cover and cook for another 10 minutes (so it is not soupy)
6. ENJOY it with some tortilla chips!!! #YUM

 <<The pepper dip shown here is for two graduation parties...that is why there is SO MUCH!>>

Oh, if for some INSANE reason there is left over dip try this:

    Hot pepper Stuff Chicken 

•    Take Boneless skinless chicken breast- butterfly them open
             (aka- so you can put stuff inside of them)
• Place a spoon full of this magical dip inside of the chicken!!
• Sprinkle with seasonings 
• Bake in oven until chicken is done (duh) 
• Top with mozzarella cheese

Additionally- if there is left over chicken....it may be a sign you don't love the dip but oh well ;) 
Try cutting up the stuffed chicken and making a chicken salad sandwich from the left overs!! The spiciness from the hot pepper dip is SUPER good in a sandwich too!! 

I would LOVE feed back if you do try this dip or attempt to make it!!  

Post a comment/photo below if you make it, let me know how it is! 

Is it raining?

 
The best way to enjoy a raining day is to literally do almost nothing. I have a few ideas for you to help you get the MOST out of your lazy, rainy, bum-like day.

{{First: decide if you are inviting a friend or significant other to be lazy with you. Once you have decided who you will be a bum with... let them know your plans}}

1. Do any sort of "work" early in the day. If you need to workout, pay some bills, do homework... Spend 1-2 hours (however long you actually need) doing the work.
   >>You don't want to feel guilty just chillin'<<
2. Decide what food you shall eat. Food is good. Since it is a lazy day, you could order out OR you can just throw a bunch of random stuff together for something uniquely yummy.
    
3. Decide what outlet you want to tap into to FULLY engage your extremely "bum-like" day. Will it be Netflix, Redbox and 20 different movies, Hulu, a old school VHS movie? Pick one!!
4. Blankets. My dearest friends. Whether it is a hot day or freezing cold. I hate to say this, but you need a blanket to complete your lazy day apparel. Will it be a big fluffy blanket #hotelstyle or a thin polka dot sheet from when you were 12? Either way...find it and rock it.
5. Find your remotes.....I mean ALL the remotes. The worst thing upon sitting down in NOT having EVERYTHING you need...right next to you. Can I get an amen?!
6. Consider extra activities such as: Painting your nails, dying your hair, reading a magazine. Regardless of what you decide....make sure you have everything you need. Trust me, once you start Gossip Girl or Inception... you will NOT want to move.
   
   
7. Turn your phone OFF. If your phone is on and near you, trust me, you will be checking facebook (for whatever dumb reason) every 10 minutes.
   
      >>>>>Let me give you a tip: Nothing new will happen every 5-10 minutes. So shut your   damn phone off and just relax! 
8. Begin your day!
   
   Oh ps: if there is a chance it might get all sunny out.. make sure your blinds are closed. Nothing ruins a "bummy" day like the sun blinding you while you are binge watching tv. 

Other random tips: If you are feeling like you have just "wasted a day" you goofy over achiever... just relax! Maybe make a fancy dinner or just shower and do your make up! You are allowed to relax every now and then! If you are really worried about it- before you started relaxing, give yourself a time limit!!

 Happy rainy day, you bums.
From me to you with lazy day love.