Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Day 88, Season 1 - I See Success Coming
I say this with regards to completing the 100 day challenge successfully. I didn't blog everyday and at first I kinda wanted to beat myself up over that, but then realized what was most important; that I kept with the co-creating, manifesting practices and thinking that is so important during these challenges.
The first 100 days is almost over. The goal that I set to be leaner and healthier by the end of the first season was a success. I've lost about 15 lbs since I decided that losing weight was the goal for the first challenge. I inadvertently also set another goal as well - to have some beauty products out, which also means having the website up too, by Christmas. Well I did that too, and so far I've been getting rave reviews on both. Nothing special with the site yet, but I've been getting compliments on the look and feel of it. It does have a nice little ambiance to it.
What I didn't get a chance to do was get the labels printed, so I didn't go to the trouble of applying the shrink wrap to the bottles either. I'll do it next time.
Well anyway, that's all for now.
peace everyone,
Vee
PS. by the way, the name of my beauty products company is Kalahz Beauty, so feel free to drop by anytime.
http://www.kalazh-beauty.com/
The first 100 days is almost over. The goal that I set to be leaner and healthier by the end of the first season was a success. I've lost about 15 lbs since I decided that losing weight was the goal for the first challenge. I inadvertently also set another goal as well - to have some beauty products out, which also means having the website up too, by Christmas. Well I did that too, and so far I've been getting rave reviews on both. Nothing special with the site yet, but I've been getting compliments on the look and feel of it. It does have a nice little ambiance to it.
What I didn't get a chance to do was get the labels printed, so I didn't go to the trouble of applying the shrink wrap to the bottles either. I'll do it next time.
Well anyway, that's all for now.
peace everyone,
Vee
PS. by the way, the name of my beauty products company is Kalahz Beauty, so feel free to drop by anytime.
http://www.kalazh-beauty.com/
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Season 1, Day 75 - A friend in need
Yesterday I took Jordan to his friend, Brett's birthday party, then we went to the mall.
Was supposed to go over to a dear friend's house because she'd lost her sister, who was also a very good friend of mine. But after Jordan and I got home from the mall because he was complaining of not feeling well (ie. tummy ache from eating too much pizza) and his feet were hurting (breaking in some new shoes), I ended up losing the energy I had and fell asleep. And I slept, and slept, and slept. So needless to say, I was up nearly all night from sleeping so much yesterday.
So now here it is and I'm getting ready to go to my friend's house this evening, cause I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't.
Anyway, nothing co-creatory to talk about - not really.
Just the same o.
So I'm gonna run now.
peace, love, light,
vee
Was supposed to go over to a dear friend's house because she'd lost her sister, who was also a very good friend of mine. But after Jordan and I got home from the mall because he was complaining of not feeling well (ie. tummy ache from eating too much pizza) and his feet were hurting (breaking in some new shoes), I ended up losing the energy I had and fell asleep. And I slept, and slept, and slept. So needless to say, I was up nearly all night from sleeping so much yesterday.
So now here it is and I'm getting ready to go to my friend's house this evening, cause I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't.
Anyway, nothing co-creatory to talk about - not really.
Just the same o.
So I'm gonna run now.
peace, love, light,
vee
Friday, December 12, 2008
Season 1, Day 73 - Making Some Real Progress
Got most of the packaging bottles today.
Just waiting on the amber PET bottles to come in, and that will be it.
I'm so excited. Just got off work this morning and I'm really tired.
I've been over-sleeping this whole week, not hearing the alarm clock, and I've been late picking up Jordan every single day. So chances are I will not go and get the labels today. I'm still missing some of the bottles and the ingredients aren't here yet anyway.
They should be here on the 16th - still enough time for me to get some stuff out for Christmas. Or should I say Kwanzaa?
Anyway,
check in with ya later,
vee
Just waiting on the amber PET bottles to come in, and that will be it.
I'm so excited. Just got off work this morning and I'm really tired.
I've been over-sleeping this whole week, not hearing the alarm clock, and I've been late picking up Jordan every single day. So chances are I will not go and get the labels today. I'm still missing some of the bottles and the ingredients aren't here yet anyway.
They should be here on the 16th - still enough time for me to get some stuff out for Christmas. Or should I say Kwanzaa?
Anyway,
check in with ya later,
vee
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Season 1, Day 68 - What's New With Vee
Still on da' grind, yo. lol.
Didn't really do anything outside the home this weekend except get Jordan a hamster and cage.
But Friday night I was up all night picking out ingredients, bottles, jars, tins, pots, and other packaging supplies. Saturday morning I made the decision to buy everything. Saturday evening I did just that, and Sunday I spent a good part of the day just visualizing and co-creating the **quality of my products and the success of my beauty line.
Yep, you guessed...I'm ready to start making products for **my beauty line. I'm going to be giving some sample bottles as part of my marketing and promotion. I'm going to playing around with different scents, aromas, flavors, etc., mixing them and matching them. My first batch of products will include hair milk and moisturizer, hot oil treatment (which can also be used at room temperature for on the spot conditioning;-), hand & foot scrubs, a skin cleanser, facial mask/exfoliator, moisturizing hand and body lotions and creams, body oils, under-eye sticks for puffiness and dark circles, and assorted lip balms.
I'm so excited. I've already drawn out what I want the labels to look like, the slogan, and some other promotions things. When I receive the bottles, I'm going to take one of each size to the printing company with me when I go to get my custom labels made. Wanna make sure they fit.
I also ordered shrink wrap for the lip balm tubes and jars. I've ordered lid covers for the jars.
And just wait to see what my ingredients list looks like! I've ordered some really good stuff. And got quite a few things from the supermarket too; things that are really good for us and good to us. I'm going to get a paper recycling machine and create my own unique beauty brochures.
Too excited!
Can't wait for my packages to get here.
Peace.
Vee
PS. The weight loss is still on track.
Can't wait for that dressing and macaroni on Christmas!
I will definitely deserve some by then.
Didn't really do anything outside the home this weekend except get Jordan a hamster and cage.
But Friday night I was up all night picking out ingredients, bottles, jars, tins, pots, and other packaging supplies. Saturday morning I made the decision to buy everything. Saturday evening I did just that, and Sunday I spent a good part of the day just visualizing and co-creating the **quality of my products and the success of my beauty line.
Yep, you guessed...I'm ready to start making products for **my beauty line. I'm going to be giving some sample bottles as part of my marketing and promotion. I'm going to playing around with different scents, aromas, flavors, etc., mixing them and matching them. My first batch of products will include hair milk and moisturizer, hot oil treatment (which can also be used at room temperature for on the spot conditioning;-), hand & foot scrubs, a skin cleanser, facial mask/exfoliator, moisturizing hand and body lotions and creams, body oils, under-eye sticks for puffiness and dark circles, and assorted lip balms.
I'm so excited. I've already drawn out what I want the labels to look like, the slogan, and some other promotions things. When I receive the bottles, I'm going to take one of each size to the printing company with me when I go to get my custom labels made. Wanna make sure they fit.
I also ordered shrink wrap for the lip balm tubes and jars. I've ordered lid covers for the jars.
And just wait to see what my ingredients list looks like! I've ordered some really good stuff. And got quite a few things from the supermarket too; things that are really good for us and good to us. I'm going to get a paper recycling machine and create my own unique beauty brochures.
Too excited!
Can't wait for my packages to get here.
Peace.
Vee
PS. The weight loss is still on track.
Can't wait for that dressing and macaroni on Christmas!
I will definitely deserve some by then.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Season 1, Day 63 - My Natural Beauty line Products
...I just love the sound of that!
It has such a nice ring to it.
Well I haven't gone to bed yet. Hope this post posts as December 2nd, since it's just a little past midnight. Sometimes the times are just a wee bit off. And before you ask, yes I do have my account set in the right time zone.
So I'm up looking around the web at different types of emulsifiers. I found one which is relatively new, so not many products contain it. And it's totally natural, so that's a major plus. Not going to say exactly what it is, cause that wouldn't be such a good idea, huh?
But anyway, I am still working on my natural beauty line. I've mixed up a couple of remedies for some friends with different problems. One who's have some acne-type, facial outbreaks right now, and another who is having trouble with her son and severe dry scalp with large flakes. So they're basically testing the products for me. Of course I made the products specifically for them with their problems in mind. Can't wait to get the final verdicts;-)
I'm thinking too about going on and buying some packaging containers and labels. I think for Christmas this year, I'm going to be giving away my products instead of buying a bunch of gifts. I'd been telling Jordan about Kwanzaa anyway, so I'm thinking this would be a good time to start practicing as well.
Anyway, don't feel like editing tonight.
'bout to go to bed.
please excuse any typos.
Peace and love,
vee
It has such a nice ring to it.
Well I haven't gone to bed yet. Hope this post posts as December 2nd, since it's just a little past midnight. Sometimes the times are just a wee bit off. And before you ask, yes I do have my account set in the right time zone.
So I'm up looking around the web at different types of emulsifiers. I found one which is relatively new, so not many products contain it. And it's totally natural, so that's a major plus. Not going to say exactly what it is, cause that wouldn't be such a good idea, huh?
But anyway, I am still working on my natural beauty line. I've mixed up a couple of remedies for some friends with different problems. One who's have some acne-type, facial outbreaks right now, and another who is having trouble with her son and severe dry scalp with large flakes. So they're basically testing the products for me. Of course I made the products specifically for them with their problems in mind. Can't wait to get the final verdicts;-)
I'm thinking too about going on and buying some packaging containers and labels. I think for Christmas this year, I'm going to be giving away my products instead of buying a bunch of gifts. I'd been telling Jordan about Kwanzaa anyway, so I'm thinking this would be a good time to start practicing as well.
Anyway, don't feel like editing tonight.
'bout to go to bed.
please excuse any typos.
Peace and love,
vee
Monday, December 1, 2008
Season 1, Still day 62 - The Sun Got in my Eyes
And I almost forgot, my brother came to visit me yesterday, well Saturday, and made my day. Not only did I get a chance to feed him and spend time with him, but he took apart my external hard drive to figure out that there was absolutely NOTHING wrong with it at all!!!!
The cord for my brand new external hard drive was dead. Even though I'd left both the unit and the cord out in the hot sun the same day it quit working, it was the cord.
OMgosh! Just the cord. lol. hahahaha.
Thank You, GOD.
When it initially stopped working, I was devastated. Then I caught myself and refused to think that all my pictures, and chapters to the book I was writing, and all my other writings and important things were just lost forever. I rationalized that the folks on CSI could retrieve it if they had enough reason to. lol.
So I always had it in the back of my mind that **it could be fixed or that the files could at least be retrieved. But what my mind's eye was really seeing was that one day I was just going to plug it up and it was going to work. lol. And it would have happened just like that if only I'd tried using a different cord. Of course the cord didn't even seem like a likely cause of the malfunction to me since the unit had sat out in the HOT July Sun - which is a definite no-no for electronics - so nothing would have made me even think to try this.
But hey, what can I say?
The SUN got in my eyes.
I have been without my external hard drive for a longer period of time than the time I was actually able to use it.
It's just been sitting in my kitchen near the coffee pot doing nothing but staying free and safe from tiny hands. Oh well, and on occasion, trying to taunt me with questions like, "Can you really write all that stuff over? Do you really think those lost chapters are going to be better rewritten from scratch. Did you have copies of the best pictures saved in other places. And oh my, what about all the priceless videos of your baby boy."
After we put it back together - yeah, I helped a little - he decided to try to plug it into my cable box power cord. The blue light started dancing in circles and I jumped up and started dancing too.
Whew!!!
Thanks for the Shades, Ric.
I love and appreciate you, bro.
Vee
PS. In case you're wondering why I'm blogging about this, well this was one of those things I helped to manifest and co-create through intention and positive thinking before ever getting started with the 100 day reality challenge;-)
That's why I felt I should let you guys in on it.
The cord for my brand new external hard drive was dead. Even though I'd left both the unit and the cord out in the hot sun the same day it quit working, it was the cord.
OMgosh! Just the cord. lol. hahahaha.
Thank You, GOD.
When it initially stopped working, I was devastated. Then I caught myself and refused to think that all my pictures, and chapters to the book I was writing, and all my other writings and important things were just lost forever. I rationalized that the folks on CSI could retrieve it if they had enough reason to. lol.
So I always had it in the back of my mind that **it could be fixed or that the files could at least be retrieved. But what my mind's eye was really seeing was that one day I was just going to plug it up and it was going to work. lol. And it would have happened just like that if only I'd tried using a different cord. Of course the cord didn't even seem like a likely cause of the malfunction to me since the unit had sat out in the HOT July Sun - which is a definite no-no for electronics - so nothing would have made me even think to try this.
But hey, what can I say?
The SUN got in my eyes.
I have been without my external hard drive for a longer period of time than the time I was actually able to use it.
It's just been sitting in my kitchen near the coffee pot doing nothing but staying free and safe from tiny hands. Oh well, and on occasion, trying to taunt me with questions like, "Can you really write all that stuff over? Do you really think those lost chapters are going to be better rewritten from scratch. Did you have copies of the best pictures saved in other places. And oh my, what about all the priceless videos of your baby boy."
After we put it back together - yeah, I helped a little - he decided to try to plug it into my cable box power cord. The blue light started dancing in circles and I jumped up and started dancing too.
Whew!!!
Thanks for the Shades, Ric.
I love and appreciate you, bro.
Vee
PS. In case you're wondering why I'm blogging about this, well this was one of those things I helped to manifest and co-create through intention and positive thinking before ever getting started with the 100 day reality challenge;-)
That's why I felt I should let you guys in on it.
Season 1, Day 62 - Inspired, Energized, Motivated
Was watching Larry king Live as he interviewed Cristina Applegate and one of her hero's, Michael Beckwith. Their story was totally inspiring.
Flipped the channel after they were done talking and caught the last 16 minutes of Joel Osteen's sermon about obstacles and personal Goliaths. I was left energized.
Then I flipped back to Larry and Alicia Keys was talking about the AIDS project/building/foundation she's working on. Sounds so much like my **Start Over House, even though the **Start Over House is NOT specifically for AIDS. Not sure if I've mentioned it here or not, but AIDS/HIV is another issue that is of great importance to me and very near and dear to my heart. And although I too want a place for people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS, the concept Alicia was talking about sounded a whole lot like my **Start Over House. So I was even more motivated to do it after seeing her.
I thought about me and my life, my family, my accomplishments, my set-backs, my obstacles, my victories, my blessings and lessons, my heart breaks and let downs, my instances of total peace and awareness of it, and my Goliaths.
It's funny how we hear and see just what we need to hear and see when we need to hear and see it. BTW, Joel mentioned this too. But it's so true.
I know I'm destined to succeed with the seeds of inspiration that have been planted inside me. They are not of me. But they are who I am and what I'm supposed to be and do.
Thank you, Universe, for the inspiration, confirmation, and endless affirmations.
Peace, co-creators.
And be light...for others,
Vee
P.S. I kept my promise to myself not to let Thanksgiving steer me off course with my weight loss goals. I'm so happy about it, and I'm still doing well. I feel great about it. I do believe that **by the end of my 1st 100 days I will be leaner, stronger, and healthier.
Flipped the channel after they were done talking and caught the last 16 minutes of Joel Osteen's sermon about obstacles and personal Goliaths. I was left energized.
Then I flipped back to Larry and Alicia Keys was talking about the AIDS project/building/foundation she's working on. Sounds so much like my **Start Over House, even though the **Start Over House is NOT specifically for AIDS. Not sure if I've mentioned it here or not, but AIDS/HIV is another issue that is of great importance to me and very near and dear to my heart. And although I too want a place for people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS, the concept Alicia was talking about sounded a whole lot like my **Start Over House. So I was even more motivated to do it after seeing her.
I thought about me and my life, my family, my accomplishments, my set-backs, my obstacles, my victories, my blessings and lessons, my heart breaks and let downs, my instances of total peace and awareness of it, and my Goliaths.
It's funny how we hear and see just what we need to hear and see when we need to hear and see it. BTW, Joel mentioned this too. But it's so true.
I know I'm destined to succeed with the seeds of inspiration that have been planted inside me. They are not of me. But they are who I am and what I'm supposed to be and do.
Thank you, Universe, for the inspiration, confirmation, and endless affirmations.
Peace, co-creators.
And be light...for others,
Vee
P.S. I kept my promise to myself not to let Thanksgiving steer me off course with my weight loss goals. I'm so happy about it, and I'm still doing well. I feel great about it. I do believe that **by the end of my 1st 100 days I will be leaner, stronger, and healthier.
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