Self Reflection

Clearly, my new phrase for the month is "Love it!" hence the beginning of the last 2 posts. I think it's the fact that my life is a little more complicated yet simple. Stay with me. Things are hectic and it often feels like I don't have enough minutes in the day to do what needs to be done. Therefore, items, interactions, things that make life easier, happier, and a little more enjoyable in the midst of "busy, busy, busy" get the "Love it!" stamp of approval. At the same time, because of the demands, I have come to appreciate the little things in life. Saving space in my laundry room so that I don't have plastic bags falling on my head as I reach for items on the shelf is so minor yet so rewarding.

Self reflection = Love it!

Chicobag to the rescue!

LOVE IT! My new best friend is my Chico bag. It's SO convenient. It makes feel better not just about minimizing my consumption, but also about not having that annoying pile of plastic bags in my laundry room. YAY for Chico bags!

2 fun facts from Chicobag.com:
* If everyone in the United States tied their annual consumption of plastic bags together in a giant chain, the chain would reach around the Earth not once, but 760 times!

* According to the American Forest and Paper Association, in 1999 the U.S. alone used 10 billion paper grocery bags, requiring 14 million trees to be cut down.

LOVE it!

I think it is so exciting when people make a point in a creative, poignant and home-hitting way. Two words. Biggest Loser. I've been watching the show since the first season. When I initially heard the idea, I was intrigued. I really thought it could be a catalyst for people at home to make a change. But I also thought it could have gone in a bad direction- voyeuristic, mean- but it didn't. A bunch of obese men and women struggling, running, crying, emoting could have been reality TV gone wrong and the butt of many jokes. I remember getting drawn into the first season, and being moved seeing the progress. I have to give it to the show that they didn't disrespect the contestants. The new season started tonight, and I'm happy to say that they have kept building on a good thing. The fact that the oldest guy (62) on the show (ever) won the first challenge is a lesson on top of a lesson- without being preachy. It's a testimony to the fact that it's never to late for change, and that's refreshing.