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  • February23rd

    Music Snack [Repeat]

    Posted in: fAith, moonlight, motivation, Music Snack

    I had a completely different song picked out for this week, and I thought it was a really great one, and then this morning I decided to go back and visit one of my all-time favorite Music Snacks. So yes, this week is the first ever [Repeat], but I hope you enjoy it still.

    There’s two main reasons, other than this song rocks, that I went for the repeat. Both equally and very important, and maybe even more so since they happened nearly one right after the other.

    Reason 1: This song came on my play list Monday morning when I was out doing my power walk. I’m not sure what came over me, but the next thing I knew, I was in full sprint through my neighborhood. For the entire song. It felt amazing. (Yes, I was quite out of breath but it was a pretty awesome moment, like Rocky throwing his fists in the air after making it to the top of the art museum steps, kind of moment.)

    Reason 2: I’ve been going through a few personal ups & downs lately and, finally, verbally exploded all my worries, etc., on a friend last night during happy hour. Of course I momentarily felt worse for the word vomit now covering the floor beneath our seats, but sometimes …. you just need to get it all out of your head …. and be reminded of all the joys surrounding you …. of all those soon to come ….. and to just truly laugh …. because if the Dog Days aren’t over just yet, they will be. Soon.

    So sit back [or get ready to jump around] and bask in the gloriousness that is:

    Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over

    (If you have trouble viewing this video, please click here.)

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    The Music Snack comes out every Wednesday to put a little rhythm in your week. Requests are always welcome, so don’t be shy!

    *This Music Snack first posted on August 4, 2010.

  • October28th

    Book of the Month : 10/10

    Posted in: motivation, My Bookshelf, working girl

    Call it self-help, call it a business book. Call it a guide to advertising you, call it a get your ass in gear motivator. Call it whatever you want, just as long as it’s sitting on your bookshelf. Because no matter what,

    It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be.

    by Paul Arden – this month’s Book of the Month – is a great addition to any library, no matter the reader’s field of scope. Filled with invaluable tid-bits of advice from one of the top guns in the world of advertising, Arden offers the most basic, original and logical answers to some of life’s everyday questions. Whether you are starting out in the real world or you’ve been around the block a few times, every now and then we all need a little extra push of motivation to get to where you want to be.

    As with any book that falls into this genre, the answers and passages may seem a bit obvious, but aren’t all questions easy when you know the answers? Sometimes you need to ask yourself the simplest of questions and realize the answers aren’t as difficult as you may at first perceive them to be.

    Start being wrong and anything is possible. – Paul Arden

    With humor and relativity, Arden walks you up the staircase to success – or actually how to get yourself off your bum and get going. A quick read intertwined with various quips throughout, it won’t take long to cruise through the pages. You may even find yourself jotting down notes here and there of how to take Arden’s words and put them in place in your own matters.

    Of all the various books I’ve read in sales, marketing, motivation, etc. this one is by far in my Top 3. Below is one of my favorite exerts from the book – the fact that it deals with one of my favorite icons might be an added bonus – but I think you’ll find it quite agreeable.

    Another favorite line from the book:

    If you get stuck, draw with a different pen. – Paul Arden

    Simple enough, right? But do you realize the effects of one tiny change like that can resonate for years? Because they can. And the book? The book’s filled with one-liners like that. Just a little something to get you thinking – few tools to help you really give ‘em something worth talking about around the water cooler.

    In the case you may be thinking a book like this is silly or a waste of your time….there’s a chapter titled ” Don’t Be Afraid Of Silly Ideas. ” in there to cover that too. ;)

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    Pick up a copy of It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden in The SSM eStore today and get reading. You’ve got places to go, ladies [ & gents ] so let’s get it crackin!

    *My apologies for missing last month’s Book of the Month. It happens. I’ll try my hardest not to skip another month! Thanks for always understanding.

  • August17th

    Inspiration Station

    Posted in: inspiration, motivation, Random

    The train’s pulling in to Inspiration Station to help get you through the week.

    *Ok was that too cheesy? Did I cross the line a bit? Maybe just a little? Because actually I just got stuck in the first of school clutter and ended up being 15 minutes late for work, even though I’d left my house 20 minutes early, realized 3/4ths way to the office that the text I thought I’d sent Sara about my Starbucks order was still typed out yet not sent and it was already to late to push send as she’d be at the office already. And I spilled my delightful coke-a-cola all over my pants getting in my car, too. So it’s one of those mornings and by good golly graciousness I need that train to chug on in & help get me today back on track.

    As always, I’m draggin you along for the ride, too.

    • I’m late to the boat but just last week I was introduced to Lonny Magazine via multiple posts in my google reader. Seriously – talk about stacked house of visual inspiration! Near sensory over load, in a fabulous way, while flipping through the virtual pages. An interior decorator’s dream – or a dream of someone who wouldn’t mind being an interior decorator might be a better way to put it. Here are some of my favorite pages:

      Number 20: For just one day, imagine everyone’s intentions are good because most people’s are.

    • Tiffany & Co. has put together the most magnificent necklace in all the land. {ok so it would be a bit better if Rubies were involved but it does the trick in a sinch} Meet The Tiffany Majestic.  Hello Lover…..

    • This post by sfgirlbybay is one of my favorites that I’ve seen in quite some time. Take a few minutes and enjoy a few images from {professor plum in the drawing room.} *Granted I do love nearly anything purple, this was a match made in heaven for me!

    Well I think that about does it for this train. I’m definitely feeling a little more on top of my game. Think I’ve gathered up enough of my marbles, and maybe even climbed back up on my rocker.

    Thanks to you for letting me go a bit cheese-ball on you this morning. But then again, maybe we could all use a little more cheesy in our lives………

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    photo credits: train, Lonny Magazine, Tiffany & Co., sfgirlbybay

  • June16th

    Music Snack • Waka Waka

    Posted in: Dancin, motivation, Music Snack

    :: in the spirit of The World Cup ::

    Shakira • Waka Waka

    { which in Swahili means do it }

    (if you have trouble viewing this video please click here)

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    It only happens every four years and is arguably the most anticipated of all sporting events.

    Who are you rooting for this World Cup series??

    (And if you’re not watching, you’re missing out. Soccer boys are by far the hottest of all sports boys!)

    besos,

    Jennie B

  • April28th

    Music Snack – Song for the Lonely

    Posted in: home & family, icon, motivation, Music Snack

    It’s no secret that Cher is one of my favorite artists ever. I love her older work & I love her newer work.

    Big fan of Cher. Big fan.

    This song and video has such a great message that everyone can relate to it at some point or another in their lives.  Not to mention it is absolutely one of those songs you listen to full volume, windows down and singing loudly for all to hear.

    Cher – Song for the Lonely

    (if you have trouble viewing this video, please click here)

    We all forgive. We all forget. We just keep believing.

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    *A special Thank You to my Sista Sista, Jessica, who never gets tired of talking me through my less than stellar moments, for being my go to girl on official Sassy Steel Magnolia matters, and for always providing invaluable amounts of love, support and encouragement.*

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    Purchase the MP3 here at The Sassy Steel Magnolia Online Store.
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