Smile With Me Saturday

There is always something to smile about on Saturday- Today I am smiling about all the new blog friends I have made. My blog is slowly growing and I am excited about each milestone as if it was one of my children's. Hopefully today is the day I break into double digits with followers via Google Friend Connect. That will make date night tonight with the Hubs that much sweeter!!

I know most of us are dealing with snow, but why not make the most of it this weekend? Sledding, ice skating, snowboarding- what's your pleasure? Maybe it is a snow man or snow fort made with all that idle Tupperware that sits in the bottom cupboard. Don't like the cold outdoors? Try a family game night in with hot cocoa and homemade brownies. What ever you choose to do, a big pot of soup or stew will sure warm your insides and comfort the family. My favorite? Potato ham chowder with broccoli!! Yum-E!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and if you are Saturday blog hopping, please leave a comment on what you plan on doing this weekend! Enjoy- in case you haven't noticed, there are only 3 days left in January.......

The End or the Beginning?

I have mixed emotions about today.... I submitted my last classroom participation post today through my online course. I have successfully finished a 2 year degree. WoW! Some days you think it will never come, but it is here now. I want to continue on for my bachelor's degree but I also have a couple amazing opportunities ahead of me career wise. I need to make a decision soon so I don't fall behind in my plan this year... I planned out a big year for myself.

Just for this evening, I am just going to push my decision aside and enjoy the accomplishment with a celebratory glass of wine. My family sacrificed quite a bit for me to go back to school, but it was worth every moment of it. I was determined to finish and start a new career path and it just goes to show you that anything is possible with hard work and determination. I am 38 so it is never too late!!

What are your life's ambitions and how are you going to fulfill them?

Free Maggi Soup Sample

This is one of my favorite brands to cook with and I love their products. Here is a chance to try them for free and see if you like them.

Go here:

http://www.descubremaggi.com/Promotion/ChickenSoup/Default.aspx

My family recipe for Mexican rice uses Maggi Chicken flavor and Tomato Boullion or Caldo Sabor a Tomate y Pollo as we call it. It is very convenient to have the tomato flavor in a boullion cube, it enhances the recipe so much!