August 31, 2007thank you
You guys are the best. Really. In coaching, there are "gremlins" that we refer to... they are those critical voices in your head that tell you how much you suck, that no one wants to hear what you have to say (because really WHO ARE YOU to say anything interesting/meaningful/worth reading?) and that you are just generally not good enough at anything you do. You might as well quit. You know these voices well because you have gremlins of your own. Yesterday, you were like my army of goodness, striking them down and reminding me of what is important and why I keep coming back to connect. I am always blown away by how smart, kind, wise and generous you all are... ... Crazy Sexy Cancer. Two people mentioned this book/film to me yesterday and I was so moved by the trailer. The film aired on TLC a couple of days ago (I don't have cable) butI look forward to somehow seeing the entire film soon. Wreck This Journal Anna Kuperberg has a new blog that is even more beautiful than her last. I always look through her images before a photoshoot to get inspired. She is truly masterful. Magic seems to unfold right before her. Boho girl also launched a gorgeous new photo site recently called Boho Photo. She will not only take great photos of you but make you feel like a super sexy beauty in the process. She took some great shots of Ben and me that I adore...
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Posted by: Molly at September 3, 2007 03:58 PMi just had to come get a dose of super hero- adorability! Dam the Gremlins! big hugs to all of you namaste, So, here it is...I am going to let you in on a little one of my secrets, but only because you are a superhero! The best way I have found to de-gremlin-ize is to do the 'Cupid Shuffle'. After my husband leaves for work I turn on my ipod, especially loud for this one, and dance away. My kids are too young to realize how foolish I may look, they just giggle like we are having a really great time, and we are! Put a bounce in my step and a smile on my face every time! So, what are you waiting for, shuffle your gremlins away! Check out people doing the 'Cupid Shuffle' on YouTube Posted by: Kenzie at September 2, 2007 11:14 AMBe gentle with yourself... Posted by: Linnie at September 2, 2007 09:04 AMare you a coach? I have been thinking about life coaching. ~~Superhero Laura ; ) Posted by: Laura at September 1, 2007 05:43 PMdo not change... not even one tiny bit. p.s. my kiwi magic arrived and I dig it soooo :) Posted by: Vanessa at September 1, 2007 02:03 PMI loved "Expecting Adam." Very moving. I'm sorry to say, however, that I was disappointed in a subsequent book (I can't remember the exact title, something with 'Saints' in the title). I'm not sure what it is, but something clearly changed in Martha's take on life. Still funny, but seemingly bitter or resentful. She writes about her spiritual reawakening of sorts, but it was a little strange to me. Just my opinion, of course. Thank you for your thoughts about "the gremlins." I really needed to read that, and all the comments listed here. It's a daily struggle, isn't it? I will try harder to do better! Posted by: Lindy at September 1, 2007 08:16 AMyou know, i think motherhood doesn't make us less of anything, it just makes us more and we refocus what is more interesting/ important to us. and that's our baby. and that makes us good moms. the most important thing to be, beyond what we think other define as cool. you rock! Posted by: liz at September 1, 2007 08:15 AMI dreamed about you and Ben last night. Saw you both in the grocery store and you let me take Ben for a walk. When I came back to find you, you were sound sound asleep by the deli counter....so we went off and walked around some more. Posted by: fern at September 1, 2007 05:23 AMjust wanted to say that i am glad the little gremlins can be kept at bay by words of encouragement. and thanks for your words, they resonate. i look forward to a time when i can add the book expecting adam to a short list of books i need to read, i read the excerpt and it is shining. and boho girl does rock it...i am really thinking i must have her photo our boys at some point, her eye is spectacular. great links. smiles. Posted by: mamie at August 31, 2007 09:06 PMPS. I loooove the Ben pictures. I really, really do! Posted by: Rebecca F. at August 31, 2007 08:41 PMAh, I just got here today and didn't get a chance to read yesterday..... Do you really think that we need a perfectly witty blog to keep us entertained?? We are like long lost friends, happy to be around, regardless of your mood, your cleanliness, your exhaustion. This is real life and you are living it. Enjoy today. Don't worry about the rest. Simply be. Enjoy. You are wonderful and your perceived imperfections are what make you unique. We genuinely like the real Andrea. Honest. Hugs and more. R/ Posted by: Rebecca. at August 31, 2007 08:33 PMHey! I have one of those similar... Posted by: Josie at August 31, 2007 08:28 PMAndrea, you are completely and 100% fabulous!!! Thank you so much... for everything, always. Posted by: Jen downer at August 31, 2007 04:45 PMOh and I forgot to add... thanks for posting your pictures of your pretty face ;) Posted by: Andrea Daoust at August 31, 2007 03:12 PMexpecting adam is one of my all time favorite books ever! i love where he gets a rose for his "present" at the super market. i read your blog yesterday but was in too mucky a mood to say anything positive. today is a new day-and i honor your ability to be authentic no matter what....even with those nasty gremlins! you are present, you SHINE! xx i had not heard of Kris Carr's story until i checked out this link. i can't stop thinking of her and her amazing attitude. i am so touched by her story, her journey. i think anyone going through something that throws you for a curve (illness, infertility, new path, etc.) can benefit from this. i love her warrior outlook. thanks for sharing this. wow. Posted by: boho girl at August 31, 2007 01:00 PMAck! When Gremlins attack!! I've been attacked by Gremlins before- plenty and just recently too. I remember getting picked on in school and I think the worst thing I did was to BELIEVE the crap that was being said about me. I think Self confidence is a gift and sometimes you just have to check in with your buddies once in awhile and that's cool too. There is no such thing as perfect, but People-Pleasing perfectionists such as myself sometimes have a hard time with that concept :) You ROCK! I think "Gremlins" don't like water.. or is it microwaves... I just remember a gremlin exploding in the microwave from the movie... Yeah.. stick your gremlins in the microwave.. that'll do :) Posted by: Andrea Daoust at August 31, 2007 12:21 PMyay for accepting compliments! I'm checking our all of your links - but I think you've an extra character in your Boho Photo link. I'll find it, but just in case others don't want to work at it... My critical voices have always been the conversations I imagine others to be having about me. "I can't believe how dusty her living room is" "She was late the last time, too - why doesn't she just skip it if she can't get here on time?" "This is clearly a chinzy gift - just give me nothing if you can't give me something good" And then I realize that not everyone is so very concerned with me, and those who are invited into my world are not the sort to be so damn judgmental. Why do we do that to ourselves? yuck. Posted by: MontanaJen at August 31, 2007 12:20 PMGod Andrea, you are one of the least suckiest people that I know (of). And believe me, I ALWAYS want to hear what you want to say. You inspire me like no other person in many small ways throughout the day.
Oh, I know the gremlins well... and I know that we are very happy to travel with you in this season of your sojourn. Posted by: Rae at August 31, 2007 10:02 AMOh, Andrea how I love your blog. So many things you say and do just resonate with my motherhood experience. How validating for all of us struggling to figure out what life is about now that we have kids. I, too just read Expecting Adam. Amazing. It took my breath away and touched my heart in places reserved for very special things. I was ready to devour everything Martha Beck after reading it. I even subscribed to O mag just for her column. Enjoy the rest of the book...and the journey. They both get better. Posted by: Robyn at August 31, 2007 09:52 AMExpecting Adam is an incredible book. It complete swept both me and my husband off our feet. I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Thank you for all the inspiring links. And finally, I haven't read the comments to your last post - but I have to say... if there is permission for you to be imperfect and as incredible as you are... it gives me hope and inspiration for myself. Thanks Andrea! Posted by: Janece at August 31, 2007 09:49 AM |