Hugs,

Hope you’re having an amazing week! Here is a vlog from Braxton & I.

Hugs,

I’m on the road this week and had a couple hours before my next event, so I went looking for a Wi-Fi connection. I located a Starbucks and thought “perfect”. With my winter jacket, scarf and gloves on, I gathered my laptop and purse. I trust I looked like a bundled up bag lady walking into the coffee shop, but I was warm and prepared…well, I thought I was!

My eyes quickly scanned the store for available seats. There was ONE chair and it happened to be near a table that wasn’t being used at the time. Right in front of me, a middle aged nicely dressed man, pulled it closer to his table while staring at me the whole time. I thought – OK – this is your sign of indicating that you have an additional person joining your twosome.

I waited a couple minutes while standing in line, thinking a table may free up. As I got closer to ordering, nothing had opened up. I asked one of the barristers, “Does there happen to be another Starbucks in ____ (the small city I’m visiting)? I was hoping to sit down for a bit and do a bit of work.”

“Yes, in the Safeway”

I was looking for a place with a bit more of a coffee shop ambiance, so I went to returned to my car with my loot and got out my cell phone. I found a Second Cup close by!

As I prepared to back out, I observed the infamous “glaring gentleman” walking OUT of Starbucks with his coffee buddy. “Are you kidding me, I thought? You just witnessed me come in, look for a chair, and leave with no coffee or seat!”

My defensive side wanted to leap from my vehicle and express my disgust towards this guy verbally – but I thought “nope – I trust Karma will take care of you! I’m a bigger person.”

I bit my tongue and concluded that this all happened for a reason. I’m enjoying my experience at Second Cup as I write this (which happens to be my besties and Mom’s preferred gourmet coffee chain). My Mint Chocolate Latte and Brownie are perfect!

My favorite coffee chain didn’t lose my business by any means; I was just less than impressed with the male character I encountered.

Live Inspired,

…Second Cup that is!

I’m on the road this week and had a couple hours before my next event, so I went looking for a Wi-Fi connection. I located a Starbucks and thought “perfect”. With my winter jacket, scarf and gloves on, I gathered my laptop and purse. I trust I looked like a bundled up bag lady walking into the coffee shop, but I was warm and prepared…well, I thought I was!

My eyes quickly scanned the store for available seats. There was ONE chair and it happened to be near a table that wasn’t being used at the time. Right in front of me, a middle aged nicely dressed man, pulled it closer to his table while staring at me the whole time. I thought – OK – this is your sign of indicating that you have an additional person joining your twosome.

I waited a couple minutes while standing in line, thinking a table may free up. As I got closer to ordering, nothing had opened up. I asked one of the barristers, “Does there happen to be another Starbucks in ____ (the small city I’m visiting)? I was hoping to sit down for a bit and do a bit of work.”

“Yes, in the Safeway”

I was looking for a place with a bit more of a coffee shop ambiance, so I went to returned to my car with my loot and got out my cell phone. I found a Second Cup close by!

As I prepared to back out, I observed the infamous “glaring gentleman” walking OUT of Starbucks with his coffee buddy. “Are you kidding me, I thought? You just witnessed me come in, look for a chair, and leave with no coffee or seat!”

My defensive side wanted to leap from my vehicle and express my disgust towards this guy verbally – but I thought “nope – I trust Karma will take care of you! I’m a bigger person.”

I bit my tongue and concluded that this all happened for a reason. I’m enjoying my experience at Second Cup as I write this (which happens to be my besties and Mom’s preferred gourmet coffee chain). My Mint Chocolate Latte and Brownie are perfect!

My favorite coffee chain didn’t lose my business by any means; I was just less than impressed with the male character I encountered.

Live Inspired,

What did you take away from this song?

I loved the emphasis on “slow down”. Everytime I listen to it though, something else stands out to me!

Live Inspired,

I trust the lyrics of this song will move you, as much as they did me! I found it very powerful.

What did you take away from this song?

I loved the emphasis on “slow down”. Everytime I listen to it though, something else stands out to me!

Live Inspired,

This “saying” came from my amazing hubby! Patience is a talent that tests all of us daily and that requires us to constantly practice to improve. For as long as I can remember, whenever I kindly remind John that “patience is a virtue”, he always responds the same way:

“Doctors have patients!!”

Smarty pants I thought to myself – so this is why I write this phrase with the different “patients”! Next time someone provides you with constructive criticism try out the new comeback.

Hugs,
Robyn

If  you’ve seen my list of “categories” and saw “Patients” is a virtue or when I referred to the phrase in a blog entry – such as “Don’t Prefer“, you may have raised an eyebrow at my spelling. I wanted to explain myself.

This “saying” came from my amazing hubby! Patience is a talent that tests all of us daily and that requires us to constantly practice to improve. For as long as I can remember, whenever I kindly remind John that “patience is a virtue”, he always responds the same way:

“Doctors have patients!!”

Smarty pants I thought to myself – so this is why I write this phrase with the different “patients”! Next time someone provides you with constructive criticism try out the new comeback.

Hugs,
Robyn

HATE.

It’s very cold and negative. Please try not to use it around me! He he…

I only tolerate positive energy!! Of course – everyone is allowed the “odd” 24 hour pity party – but that’s it. No more than that.

Where am I going with this? Many of you wonder just how I stay so positive – one secret is that I keep my energy level as high as I can by using the term “Don’t Prefer” instead of the “H” word.

Today – I was reminded of one of my “Don’t Prefer” things. I read my brother-in-love, Craig’s Facebook status and it amused me! He is one of the funniest guys I know - his status updates and humor can make your day. I’ll share in a minute what he said - but first a bit of background information.

When I married my amazing man – it became apparent that I would need to learn more about men very quickly.

Rule 1 in our home.Put BOTH parts of the toilet seat must be left down. That is at the “equal” state. If both are left up – it favors John. If one part of the seat is left down, it favors me.

When you’re a woman – you observe different parts of the toilet and how dirty they can become! I tend to notice the leftover liquid marks in front of the toilet on the tile – my blood pressure used to raise quite a bit. I question – why don’t men use toilet paper for #1? I try to recall when the last time I mentioned this “don’t prefer” topic with him.

Well…I learned a bit more about men today – with Craig’s Facebook status:

“No matter how much you dance or how much you prance the last drop always ends up in your pants.”

OR when you have a master ensuite - there aren’t always pants worn to absorb that. Lovely…

My solution for the future - leave a mop in the bathroom? install a different color of tile in our next home!? Stop looking down?

The purpose of my blog post – to share another snippet of how I think. I always look for the positive, laughter, and excitement in every situation. Many times – there is no point in getting upset or requesting multiple times for improvement. Lots of things are just going to happen. “Patients” is a virtue!

To my non-married friends – don’t let this scare you. Surprising, as a women we bring a lot more to the table for the guys to conform to then we end up putting up with!

Happy Day,
Robyn

One of my least favorite words is the “H” word.

HATE.

It’s very cold and negative. Please try not to use it around me! He he…

I only tolerate positive energy!! Of course – everyone is allowed the “odd” 24 hour pity party – but that’s it. No more than that.

Where am I going with this? Many of you wonder just how I stay so positive – one secret is that I keep my energy level as high as I can by using the term “Don’t Prefer” instead of the “H” word.

Today – I was reminded of one of my “Don’t Prefer” things. I read my brother-in-love, Craig’s Facebook status and it amused me! He is one of the funniest guys I know - his status updates and humor can make your day. I’ll share in a minute what he said - but first a bit of background information.

When I married my amazing man – it became apparent that I would need to learn more about men very quickly.

Rule 1 in our home.Put BOTH parts of the toilet seat must be left down. That is at the “equal” state. If both are left up – it favors John. If one part of the seat is left down, it favors me.

When you’re a woman – you observe different parts of the toilet and how dirty they can become! I tend to notice the leftover liquid marks in front of the toilet on the tile – my blood pressure used to raise quite a bit. I question – why don’t men use toilet paper for #1? I try to recall when the last time I mentioned this “don’t prefer” topic with him.

Well…I learned a bit more about men today – with Craig’s Facebook status:

“No matter how much you dance or how much you prance the last drop always ends up in your pants.”

OR when you have a master ensuite - there aren’t always pants worn to absorb that. Lovely…

My solution for the future - leave a mop in the bathroom? install a different color of tile in our next home!? Stop looking down?

The purpose of my blog post – to share another snippet of how I think. I always look for the positive, laughter, and excitement in every situation. Many times – there is no point in getting upset or requesting multiple times for improvement. Lots of things are just going to happen. “Patients” is a virtue!

To my non-married friends – don’t let this scare you. Surprising, as a women we bring a lot more to the table for the guys to conform to then we end up putting up with!

Happy Day,
Robyn