HOW TO: PARTY ON ~

Nana's Girls

"Let's Get This Party Started"

The party started with Olivia setting our table out on the deck ~ fancy stemware, the plates set "just so", napkins folded and silverware placed "just so" ~ The "mama" with margarita, The "Nana" margarita, The "OLIVIA" with apple juice (*her fav*) ~ the umbrella with lights ~

Ambiance: Perfect!

Meal: Perfect!

Evening: Priceless!

Memories: OUTSTANDING!

Moral: Let's Keep the party going!

Yes I get it... it's only Tuesday, it's early, but c'mon with me now... let's get this party started ...

Here I sit, waitin on the sun to shine with my coffee, with my thoughts, with my crazy four-leggeds doing their happy dance rounding the pool for the third time! They are "feelin me already" and I am only spirit talkin ... so c'mon now! Let's live it up, this is our moment...

Party On

Never ever need an excuse to have a party. Sometimes, I drink a ice cold coke, real fast, to create a party in my mouth.
Remember “Fizzys” yet another example of this. Balloons for no reason, a silly hat, wearing a boa to breakfast, just because the desire to celebrate something, in fact anything, gets the best of me.


Got some silly putty? Copy the funny papers. You know you want to. It was just Sunday a couple of days ago afterall and the comics are probably layin around somewhere or just sittin there waiting for you to ramp up the excitement.
Or if that fails, make a paper hat out of the front page and wear it all day. Everywhere you go, maybe to the office, or the grocery store today if you have a mind to, or what about to chemo! Now that ought to just make that RN look at you and wonder if that chemo "brain" syndrome they talk about has really done a number on ya.






Bet you can put a smile on lots of faces. Not everybody knows how to live in “Party Mode” But we are STOMPERS, we do celebrations right. What about when you go and volunteer at HOSPICE or at the Nursing Home ... imagine what they might just do if you where your shirt inside out or a clown nose and not make a big "to do" about that or even act as if you notice? Ever think of wearing two different shoes? Maybe one sneaker and one dress shoe? Tell them you have a matching pair at home, and "yes as a matter of fact, I do own a matching pair!"

Friends gathered around the grill soaking up the smell of almost done hot dogs. Kickin back with cold drink at the beach. Flying a kite, hesitating to take the key out of the ignition because I am Rockin Out to some jazzy tune. I can make a party moment out of the most ordinary thing. And I am proud to do it. Matters not if I am alone, or with a gazillion people. That’s why we go to the fair, to festivals.
ever watch a child kick a soccer ball? Truly amazing the competitive spirit of a child ~ You ought to see that Olivia when she "head butts that ball" ~ should see my Godson Kamryn when he uses those beautiful hands and focuses with those magnificent eyes and shoots the hoops with a "three" on the court! Or my Godson, D'Vante "aka, the beast" linebacker when he tackles some poor kid with the ball, and has the passion of a bobcat and and just does what he does with amazing strength and power ~ Remarkable to watch ~
FOCUS, CELEBRATION, S T O M P
Party ON ~
It’s that celebratory feeling of anticipation in the air.
We soak it up, feel it deep in our soul where that childlike quality is ever ready to spring into surprise mode.
Now really, doesn’t everyone like surprises?


Feel me here, I am not talking about a cocktail party where everyone dresses up and makes small talk. I am thinking about big, silly smiles. Belly laughing at my own antics.



Dancing with the mop as my chosen partner. Singing at the top of my lungs.
Can make a party out of that moment too.
Any reason is a good reason, anytime can be the perfect time.
              Let’s party today.
      Just because we can.
Life can be so serious, so burdensome if we stay anchored in our day to day chores, and responsibilities.
So stick a feather in your headband and call a friend.
 Make an event of it.
             Whatever it may be.
"'The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick'" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language" did ya know that? Party on friends!




Life is short after all.
You know, eat dessert first. In fact, eat only dessert.
            Now here’s an idea.
Gather a party of four at your local eatery, everybody orders dessert and pass the plates around. Share the experience. If you’re still hungry after the sugar fest, order the entrée afterwards.

It’s OK, you get the idea.

Celebrate family, sunsets, friends, love, divorce, reunions, a new job, hell, leaving an old job you hated anyway.
Never, ever miss an opportunity to be the child that lurks in your heart.
Bake cupcakes, make potato head faces and name them.
Wear your PJ’s to mow the lawn.
Make a party out of nothing. Go to the dollar store, buy a foam visor and a deck of “Go Fish” cards.
Call your friends up and play at being the card sharks you know you are.
Be silly, have some fun.
              Laugh, and enjoy it.


Party like there’s no tomorrow.

This moment is all we are really sure of, so don’t waste it.
Make it something you will treasure.

Make it a great big, fun-filled, rainbow colored party.
Treat your self to a day filled with fun.
Celebrate you. OK?
Just trust me on this one... and click here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

but don't forget to come back! LOLs

The fire is burning and its embers are HOT ~
Sending thoughts and healing to those on gentle breezes this morning: of HOPE, strength and prayers:
Chris in NY, Jill, Cindy, Andi and Mom, Tom, Faith, Liz, Molly, Lee, Laura, Charlie, Tom, Judi, Lisa, Denise, Jim, 6 year old Shelby her family and friends, Matthew, Joanie, :Phylis, Joyce, Rhonda, Dorothy, Lena Horne's Family,
For "southwest Virginia", for "TN" ~
And for all who are not mentioned YOU know who you are!

We are with you... so many here are Standing strong, fighting along side you, with warpaint on, sending healing vibrations along with Mother Earth, along the gentle breezes and winds, to caress your face on the day; to add to your arsenal of strength to give you what you need to face the battle ahead ~ when you are tired friends; rest... we will fight, we are warriors!
When you are restored; stand strong, we are beside YOU always ~ at the ready to join you in your battle ~!
We will be there just a breath away to join you in the good and difficult days ~ we will be there with the angels beside you, to remind you of the power that is yours...
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                             and know we are with you
aho ~

CELEBRATE YOU, WITH GLADNESS AND GRATITUDE
and joy today ~ and remember... humor goes a long long way ~

Walk In Beauty,
DRSES
author of
Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life
http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/

pay it forward ~ smile til your face hurts > you or someone else!
buy someone a coke in that fast food line and watch their face in your rear view mirror > it's contagious > it's fun> it's powerful> give em a card with this blogspot address> heehe