Credit where credit is due!

I'm all about giving kudos and credit to the wonderful people and organizations that support and enhance my life, including my family. It's extremely important when those people and organizations have affected someone besides me! Thank God for platforms like Blogs and Facebook to be able to share that thanks and recognition with the world!

As you may have read yesterday, last week was an incredible week. The energy surrounding the events we shared through The Bliss Network, Tamara Stone Interiors and Be Well was so positive and encouraging. I wanted to say thank you to all that worked behind the scenes, donated their time, or shared their products and services with us all.

Gifts for the events were donated from:

*Eco Store USA,who features ecologically friendly, truly green cleaning, bath & body, baby care lotions, shampoo, soap and laundry products.

*Perfect Blendz Gourmet Coffee, "They fill orders from the roaster not off the shelf!" The best coffee in town! (Email susanw@wyan.org)

MyTeava Skin Care - Teava Skincare is the world’s first advanced skincare line based entirely around the benefits of tea.

*Christine Arylo of Madly In Love With Me - There is nothing more beautiful, powerful or free than a woman who truly loves herself

Skin 2 Skin Care - Natural and Certified Organic Smart Skin Care Made in The USA at a FDA and Certified Organic Lab

Jill Jack - Innovative and Energized Rock and roll group based in Detroit. Jill's soul full voice soars!

*Betsy Reich - Mary Kay hand cream, pampers your hands like nothing else can!

As well as a complimentary Migun Bed visit from Dr. "Rose" at Be Well.

*Pamela of Concept Graphics for helping with the printing.

Each guest also received a complimentary download of "21 Tips to Sister Bliss" celebrating the unique bonds of "sisterhood" from Teri Williams - That's me.

Again, a big thanks to all, including my husband, Jeff, who got our computers us and running on Saturday and my daughter Molly, who graciously stepped up to assist Tamara and I with registration and follow up! And Tamara Stone, I am honored to have you as a partner/friend/colleague.

These products are all wonderful. Most are listed on my website on The Bliss Networkers Page. Jump on line and check them out for yourself!

Bliss ON!

Blisstory Question

If you went back to college, what classes would you take? Would you try something new?

Four of our five kids are in college this year. Fortunately, one is on his way to graduating! With only one left in high school, both my husband and I decided it was time to hit the books and go back to school, too. Can't have the brood thinking they are way smarter than us! Me? I'm taking a Web Development class and my "fire fighter" is taking more fire safety classes. As if pulling the plug on every appliance in the house isn't enough!

I've been, mainly, a self taught web and internet junkie for almost twenty years. I bought my first computer, way back when the only way you could get on line was with AOL and web pages looked like a text document. At that time, my dad thought I was crazy for investing in such a ridiculous thing as a computer. He said it was just a glorified typewriter with a TV attached. Little did he know that 20 years later people would be watching their favorite TV on line!

We know how far websites have come; just take a look at Taco Bell or Burger King. Wow! They've integrated way more than food into their sites. Pretty soon you'll be able to grab a burger right of the page. Okay, I'd like to be involved with whoever develops that! Wait, maybe it will be me!

Back to reality! Today, there are more choices than ever and more people, young and old, back in the classroom. Think about it! What would you take if you went back to school? What are you taking if you are in school? Are you stepping outside your norm; learning something completely different or staying within your field of expertise? Me, I'm loving the idea of creating a totally cool website. Will let you know when it's up and you can grab a cup of coffee off the page!

Make it a blissful week!

The Bliss Lady

Blisstory Journal Question of the week!

List a few of the things in life that make you smile.

No doubt we all have an endless list of things that make us smile. My list changes by the nanosecond. Looking around there are literally hundreds of things that have me grinning from ear to ear.

OK, let me just tell you what’s in plain sight – dogs laying at my feet, fresh, hot, delicious coffee on my desk, a lovely scented candle burning brightly, an empty bowl of yummy groats, an email from my husband, letting me know he made it to work safe and sound, and my computer screen flashing that my daughter is awake and ready to roll out of bed to visit OCC. She’s “a big girl now” and is starting her first day at OCC tomorrow. THAT WARMS MY HEART BEYOND WORDS! A GREAT BIG SMILE IS ON MY FACE!. Knowing that I created this bright, beautiful, sweet girl who has remarkably reached adulthood is an incredible feat in itself. I know many of you can feel my joy!

Most people think I live a Pollyanna life. Guess what, I do. I can’t remember a time that I couldn’t find something to smile about. How can I preach “choose bliss” if I can’t find something in each moment to bring me to a place of joy? Oh yea, I have moments of frustration, anger and downright bitchiness – I know how to pull myself out, quickly. For me it takes looking for beauty in each moment, having a sense of humor – laughing at myself, a lot, taking chances and having faith, hope and trust.

Today, send me one thing or 20 things that make you smile. Give me permission and I’ll post it on the ShareYourBliss page at TheBlissNetwork.com. Give others something to smile about!

The Bliss Lady