The 5oz Foodie

I can't believe I have stuck with this blog for 6 whole months. I started looking through my past blogs and seeing the changes in not only me but my writing as well. I am loving hearing from my readers when something really touches them or that they are supporting me in my crazy adventures, or they totally agree with my rants and raves.  If you would have told me that by the last day in June I would have over 4800 hits to my blog I would have laughed in your face. Plus that number doesn't include everyone that is reading my blog via email (and I don't know how to even know what that number is). So please oh please don't stop reading and I will promise to keep writing what I hope will be fun, exciting, insightful, tear jerking, self realizing, mischief making, smile creating stuff. (I know, it's a cheap shot using the picture of the cute kittie...but a girls got to do what a girls got to do) To all of you I know outside of the web, thank you for your words of...

This post really spoke to me tonight. As I look back over the past six months that I have been writing this blog, I have experienced all of these things. I am trying to learn from my own mistakes and not focusing on the mistakes of others. I can't fix anyone else, I can only fix how I view others and except them and their differences. I am working on allowing the wounds I have received from loved ones, realizing that holding on to the hurt doesn't make my life any better. I am learning to set rules for my life and try and follow them, and when I slip up, I don't give up.  Many years ago I learned that you never want to miss the opportunity to tell someone you love them, because you never know when it could be the last time. And I never want to give up on my dreams, no matter how crazy they may seem to others, they are mine and no one else's. Love, peace and don't give up... Musicsongbird

A great way to jump start a diet is, if you haven't drank milk in almost a year, gulping down a big ice cold glass of it could bring tummy troubles most assuredly; thus you won't feel like eating the rest of the night. The best ailment to a sad spirit is fun with a friend or two; especially if the fun is having your friends watch you get stuck with like 10-15 needles and then you get to see their faces when they get stuck with just one. (true story, made me giggle a little to see their reactions) The best advice I learned today came at of all places, the Osceola County Clerks Office. As soon as I saw it I had to whip out my phone a snap a picture so I could remember it. There is just so much truth in this quote. I feel like I need to post it on my bathroom mirror and on my fridge and in my car and in my cubicle (when I get one). I have been talking about moving towards my dreams and goals a lot lately and the big thing this has taught me is that the only reason we...

I hate having a friend that needs help, either emotionally or financially, and there is nothing I can do. My hurt aches for the frustration and sadness they are going through. All I can do is pray for them and be a shoulder for them to lean on or cry on if they need to. I know that is why God came up with friends. He knew that we wouldn't always have our family around to help us when we are down or when we need to celebrate, when we need to cry or when we need a good laugh. So he created friends. They are those people that know you almost better than you know yourself. They share you secrets, your jokes, your ups, your downs and everything in between. They are better than family sometimes because you get to chose them and if you are really lucky you get to hang on to them for a lifetime. Sometimes they come to be from the weirdest situations and other times they just happen. No matter what a true friend is the best thing you can have. Love, peace and keep your friends close...

Last week I received a text from a friend asking me if I would write a character reference for them, my first thought was, crap I've never written one of those, but in the next second, I typed back sure when do you need it? So, tonight I wrote my first character reference and I have to say I was truly honored to be asked. So, I would like to share what I wrote for her. Dear Sir or Madame, I am writing you on behalf of my friend and co-worker, MU When I met M almost five years ago, I was immediately impressed with her work ethic, passion and commitment to her job at Walt Disney World.  Our leaders really respect M’s abilities in handling Hotel Delivery; from the time she clocks in until the time she goes home she is dedicated to her job, no matter what is asked of her.  She leads by example, showing up on time and in costume, ready to work.  Keeping the location clean and organized is a priority to her and when time is getting tight or the work load gets hea...

I almost think we may need to build an ark. The rain is just relentless and so is my head ache is as well. I have something to grieve about today and I am sure my friends that work in other parts of the travel industry will agree with me as well. Before any of you start thinking, oh no she is talking about me, I have been talking with my co-workers recently so chill out, but if you think it's something you have done to friends or family maybe you should take some of these suggestions as a wake up call the next time you think of calling or emailing or facebooking. 1. Please don't ask me for discounted or free tickets...I am only given so many each year and I save them for my family and close friends.     - If I haven't seen you in years, plan on paying your own way and for your own stay. (again unless I offer) 2. Family: If you need help with planning your vacation travels don't do it at the last minute. Most of the time we can't help you on such short notice....

Blast you Debby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the reason my head is aching and I am chilled to the bone. If you live in Florida or any state along the Gulf you know who Debby is, for those of you that don't have the NHC (National Hurricane Center) as a bookmark on your computer Debby is the trouble making Tropical Storm cruising through the Gulf and is causing tons of rain to fall and my head to hurt. :-( Other than that it has been a great day. I was able to reunite with members of my team that I haven't seen in weeks. It was so fun to get to spend the day with them dodging rain drops, we weren't very successful with that, and getting to see many of our friends in the countries and in the future. Even though today was rainy and nasty we managed to get some work done and have some great interactions along the way. This could have been a day where the three of us just gave up and said. let's go home, instead we hung in there and ended up having a good time. So...