tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80859994616248929262023-11-16T07:03:50.182-08:00Life as a Creative AdventureArt • Nature • Food • Life • Spirituality • People • Creative IdeasZia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-65748233784151973442014-02-07T20:32:00.000-08:002014-02-08T08:28:55.348-08:00So Long Cindy • Hello Zia Poe!<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello Followers!</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It’s been a long time since you heard from me! You know why? I’ve started a new blog called <a href="http://www.ziapoe.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Becoming Zia</span></a>. Sorry it has taken me so long to let you know!</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This summer my life took an interesting turn. Here are a few things that happened.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">Took a solo journey for two weeks to New Mexico</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">Had a mind expanding spiritual experience and re-birth</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span></li>
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Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-41006137054851947302012-08-12T10:58:00.000-07:002012-08-13T09:14:43.305-07:00What Are You Good At?<h2>
Be careful what you're good at --you could be doing it for years. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">- Danielle LaPorte</span></h2>
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Just this week I read the quote above in a book called <i>The Fire Starter Sessions</i> by Danielle LaPorte and I had an Oprah "ah ha" moment. I suddenly realized how many things I am good at, but don't really enjoy doing. Then I started thinking back and here is what I realized.</div>
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Being "good" at something isn't enough to build a life or a career around. Being good at something doesn't make it your life purpose. We are all good at so many things. That's not the question. The question is what do you feel passionate about - what makes your heart soar? What fills you with excitement and makes time stand still. That's what you could be doing!</div>
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Building your life around what you're <i>good at, </i>and not passionate about slowly kills your spirit. And the sad thing is our friends, family, community and the world at large encourage us to keep doing what we're good at. It is a standard that was set in decades past. It's time to expect more.</div>
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We are now in a new age, a time of elevating our consciousness, seeking to live with a since of purpose and fulfillment. It is a gift of our time--this time in history. It is time to let go of what we're "good at" and embrace what INSPIRES us. Choose the path with heart, the one that excites you and makes you happy to get up in the morning! Feeling right, knowing you're doing what you love! Or, just making a choice, like I did, to stop doing what doesn't fit and giving yourself a chance to explore the possibilities!</div>
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Are you doing something right now that you're good at, but doesn't fulfill you? Are you living a life that's <i>just </i>okay? What are you gonna do about?</div>
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Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com5Apple Valley, CA, USA34.5008311 -117.185875934.2914571 -117.5017329 34.710205099999996 -116.8700189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-47906103739350640332012-03-25T16:47:00.000-07:002012-03-25T16:48:12.953-07:00Polymer Clay Inspiration - Donna Kato<h3>
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A couple of days ago I was visiting my Mom and she showed me a website she had found - it was called <a href="http://CraftArtEdu.com/">CraftArtEdu.com</a>. It is a site of online classes on several different types of art. One is polymer clay. It's been years since I made anything with polymer clay - but back then I was totally into it and still have all my supplies. I came home and watched a few of the free Donna Kato videos - amazing colors and technique. After seeing some of the new stuff, especially stuff made by her, I decided to get out my clay and play. The one thing I remember about clay is what a great escape it is! Time seems to fly by as I knead and roll and combine colors to make canes. It is mesmerizing. Plus the colors are so vivid - I love it!<br />
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So I thought I would show some beads I made. I started with some black clay and a few canes I made.<br />
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Next I took the lump of black clay and rolled it into a log, and measured it with a special tool (so I can cut the log into equal parts).</div>
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Then rolled each part into a ball.</div>
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Next, I made a hole through each bead.</div>
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Now comes the fun part. I start adding slices of the colorful "canes".</div>
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They still look a little plain, so I added more embellishments.</div>
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Here are the finished beads.</div>
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These are still a little rough, but I think they turned out pretty good for my first clay play in years! After that success I made another piece - a heart pendant . . . .</div>
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Crazy, huge, amazing, crowded, fascinating, funky, inspiring. All words to describe the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. It happens once a month and has been for over 40 years. It has been over 20 years since I was there, until yesterday! My friend Kat and I went there on a photography adventure. My goal, to search out all things AQUA. And there were many!<br />
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It was smart to focus on a couple of things, because it is so easy to get distracted. There is so much to see --and so many strange things! And lots of strange people, well, let me re-phrase - "interesting" looking people. I could just sit in a chair and watch all the people. But there are no chairs (to sit in), nor is there room for any! There are acres and acres of stuff crowded into the parking lot and the perimeter of the Rose Bowl. It is quite a sight. You could find anything here. If you love junking and finding treasures, than you really need to plan a trip here.<br />
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Just went thought all my photos and narrowed it down to 16 things I found that were aqua (it was hard to pick). I made a little collage to share. It was a fun adventure, and I look forward to doing it again! Maybe next time I'll choose All Things Vintage OFFICE . . . . (there was lots of it! and it was soooo cool!) or maybe telephones or typewriters, all things PINK, or . . . . .<br />
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In the spirit of beautiful aqua, CindyZia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-47907005833870566272012-03-03T15:40:00.000-08:002012-03-03T15:40:53.097-08:00Blogging Meetup - What a Great Group!Just returned from the High Desert Bloggers Meetup at Starbucks in Victorville. There were eight of us meeting to discuss blogging, how to blog, and all the different ideas and businesses we all have. Quite a bunch of interesting people! Whenever I go, I get excited and motivated about blogging and promise to start blogging more often.<br />
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Here is my goal . . . . to blog <i>at least</i> twice a week. I have so many things going on right now that I have plenty of material to blog about. So the only thing that is stopping me is making the time to do it. Angie, who leads the Meetup says we should be blogging everyday. Nice thought Angie - but I am aiming for twice a week for now. She is an avid blogger and is very inspiring!<br />
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The next High Desert Bloggers Meetup will be March 17th. To find out more <a href="http://highdesertblogging.com/high-desert-event/" target="_blank">click here</a>. Also find out about the<a href="http://highdesertblogging.com/high-desert-event/" target="_blank"> High Desert Blogging Workshop</a> to be held Saturday, March 31 in Hesperia. If you have been wanting to blog and would like to find out how, this is the workshop for you! I'll be teaching a couple of things, and I am exciting about sharing what I know!<br />
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More blogs coming your way soon!<br />
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<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-41862148002736158692012-02-11T16:38:00.000-08:002012-02-11T16:38:00.611-08:00ArtBeat Studio - Revisiting the 90's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Crazy, Colorful AretBeat Studio!</span><br />
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Yesterday, while looking through some old computer files, I ran across some pictures from the late 90's. There were pics of an art studio I opened in a weird little space in an apartment building. I called it ArtBeat Studio. I even painted an old car I had to match! (The pic of the car was on the day it went to the scrap yard - some kids had taken a bat to it and broken the front and back windows and ruined the frame. The week before that I had been re-ended by a drunk driver - so I think it was an end of a era for that little car!)<br />
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Anyway . . . . I love these pics because it was a time that I really let my creative spirit loose and went for it. I really enjoyed that time. But WOW how about those colors - purple and lime green! <br />
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During that time I taught art classes, was into silk painting and fabric dying, polymer clay, doll making, paper creations, paper mache, jewelry and art quilting. I spent hours and hours in that little studio. It was well organized and filled with all kinds of supplies. Take a look at those wild switch plate covers made from polymer clay. I am so glad I took these pics so I remember that fun time! Elisha, Chris and Jeff helped me clean and paint - it was quite a job - but we did it! You wouldn't believe it if you saw what it looked like before!<br />
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When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.</div>
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Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.</div>
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Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.</div>
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When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.</div>
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Let others know when they've invaded your territory.</div>
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Take naps and stretch before rising.</div>
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Run, romp, and play daily.</div>
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Thrive on attention and let people touch you.</div>
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Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.</div>
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Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.</div>
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Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.</div>
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Stop when you have had enough.</div>
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Be loyal.</div>
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Never pretend to be something you're not.</div>
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When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.</div>
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As always, when I travel, I look for bead shops, yarn or fabric stores and off-beat galleries. This time I found a very cool place in a very unusual location. On my way to Thea's I stopped off to visit the Santa Inez Mission. To get there I had to go through the little Danish down of Solvang. It is totally Danish in every way - from the architecture, the food and the atmosphere. After visiting the Mission, I took some time to drive around the streets of Solvang. One store caught my eye - it was filled with extremely bright colors - red, pink, orange, yellow - it was called Knit Fit, A Creative Community. I parked on Copenhagen Street and walked to the store. When I opened the door I fell in love! Fabric, yarn, art supplies, papers, felt and more. All in the most beautiful bright colors! It filled my heart with joy! Take a look for yourself.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The past two weeks my Awaken • Emerge • Create Spiritual Discussion Group has been discussing setting Intentions for 2012. When I asked people to share their intentions, one person volunteered. Others has some idea, but others had <i>no</i> idea. The concept for this topic was to help people look to the new year and create plans for a meaningful year. Not just the tired old "resolutions". But what I didn't realize, people are not so clear on what they want. Sure, they can tell you what they don't want, but seeing a clear picture of what they DO want, not so easy. It has challenged me. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The truth is, knowing what you don't want is half way to finding what you do want. But it seems a bit more complex - or so I thought it was. Then I listened to a guided meditation by Deepak Chopra (the link is below). In the mediation he guides you to an understanding of the "infinite organizing power of intention". What I realized from listening to the mediation a couple of times is that intention acts without much effort - we think and intention follows. </span><br />
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<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-65203233768351269732012-01-04T11:13:00.000-08:002012-01-04T11:37:44.856-08:00An Attitude of Gratitude<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This morning I woke up with a song in my mind. An old 70's tune by Bill Withers, <i>Lovely Day</i>. Along with that song in my head, I kept hearing the word <i>gratitude</i>. It was a lovely way to wake up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I stretched and lay cozy in bed I let the song play in my head and contemplated the word gratitude. It is a state of mind. Gratitude is about seeing what is good in your life, instead of focusing on what's wrong. It is an instantaneous cure for being down in the dumps - just stop and think of all the things to be grateful for. It is an attitude adjuster.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is well known that what we focus on expands. "Where your attention goes, energy follows", my yoga teacher used to say. If we completely focus on the problems in our lives, than those problems will grow! The more attention you give a negative thought the bigger it gets. Haven't you ever done that! I especially have this problem when I go to bed, the more I think about it the bigger it gets and I can't sleep and then the next day I am exhausted and usually I have forgotten what it was I was thinking about the night before! Crazy! Focusing on the negative is exhausting and very draining!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gratitude is a simple, efficient way to do that. The more grateful you are, the more you will have to be grateful for. It's true! Give it try. How about making a gratitude list each morning or in the evening before you go to bed (or both!) You will be amazed how your life begins to change. I think I will start making my list today! A great way to start of 2012!</span><br />
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Tonight I had to go to the market for a few things. At the check out I could see what looked like a very pretty sunset through the sliding doors. As I wheeled my cart through the doors and the sky came into full view I nearly gasped! The sunset was glorious! The sky was brilliant orange and blue with the bright yellow-gold outlining the mountains. It was breathtaking! I pulled my cart over on the sidewalk and had to take a picture. I got out my iPhone and snapped one.<br />
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While I was taking the picture, several people noticed me. A couple said, "oh, nice sunset" with a quick glance to the west, another woman just smiled and then laughed (like I was from another planet seeing a sunset for the first time), and a then a young man with his family pointed at me and said "Look, she's taking a picture of the sky, that's funny". I was taken back, first, that they even noticed me and what I was doing, and second, for their own lack of recognizing the beauty of that moment.<br />
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Last night I was at the <a href="http://cindyeubanks.blogspot.com/p/meetup.html" target="_blank">Awaken • Emerge • Create Spiritual Discussion Group</a> and a few people talked about nature being their connection with God (Source, Universe, etc). I feel that too. When I walked out the market doors and saw that beauty - Mother Nature's show - I had no choice but to stop and be in awe. It felt like a sacred moment.<br />
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Now as I am writing this, upon further reflection, I am aware of how most people pay little attention to nature. Most of the folks coming and going from the market tonight were busy and in a hurry. They are caught up in the business of living in the modern world. A world where seeing someone appreciate an amazing sunset seems odd.<br />
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Today I am filled with gratitude for making the conscious decision to step out of "modern world" in 2001 and start living a life that is more authentic and allows me time to appreciate nature. Being able to stop and become present, in the current moment, is a gift and true blessing. Today reminded me that I want to be there more often!<br />
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What a sight to see! <a href="http://www.missioninn.com/festival-of-lights/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">The Festival of Lights</span></a> in downtown Riverside, California! <a href="http://www.missioninn.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Mission Inn</span></a>, a historical hotel dating from the late 1800's is the hub of the festival. It is covered with over 3.6 million lights and it is spectacular! <br />
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We strolled the streets and downtown mall, explored inside and around the <a href="http://www.missioninn.com/festival-of-lights/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Mission Inn</span></a> and enjoyed the shops and tasted a few holiday treats on our trip there Tuesday. The weather was perfect and there were crowds of people, which made it all seem more festive. It is truly an opportunity to experience the <i>holiday spirit </i>in action! You can't leave there without taking some of the energy with you!<br />
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Along the downtown mall all the store windows are filled with glittering lights and fanciful decorations. Loads of bling! One even has an up-side-down tree! There are outdoor cafes and booths with cupcakes (Casey's was a winner of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.inlandempire.us/news/caseys/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Cupcake Wars</span></a> </span>on Food Network), hot chocolate, caramel corn and salt water taffy. There is even a reindeer to feed, live music and a skating rink with skaters galore! It was really quite fun! If you live anywhere near, you really should go! Here are some pictures of our evening adventure.<br />
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<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-22382238203800617342011-12-17T00:06:00.000-08:002011-12-18T11:33:08.557-08:00Creative Spirits RisingCharged with Creative Energy<br />
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Yesterday I had the pleasure (and opportunity) to met a group of artist's and have conversations that filled my heart with joy. What matters deeply to me is engaging with people on a soul centered - heart level and that's exactly what happened. <br />
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Last month I met Chandra of<a href="http://www.facebook.com/2UrbanChix?ref=ts" target="_blank"> 2UrbanChikz</a> and bought some of her art and jewelry. I knew right away that she was different, and I mean that in a very good way. She was creating her art and business from a place inside herself that was real and filled with passion. I was immediately attracted to her. A couple of weeks later I went to an art class she taught and made some fun encaustic (beeswax) art. Over the next few weeks I kept bumping into her and knew that the Universe had a hand in all this.<br />
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Yesterday I meet her at Starbucks to tell her about some of my plans for 2012, particularly my workshop on creating a heart centered business plan. She loved some of my ideas and we shared thoughts and stories. Then she invited me over that night to meet some of her fellow artist's friends at a Holiday Boutique she was having at her house. Of course I went!<br />
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She introduced me to some amazing women! I was lucky enough to talk to them individually and hear their stories about their creative process and the struggles they had following their passion. It was moving to learn how they each have faced obstacles, yet still honored their creativity by making time for it in their lives. It was very clear to me how much they all wanted to live their lives from that creative place inside where they all feel the most authentic. I was charged with energy and knew I had found some of my "people"!<br />
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In January I will be teaching a 6 week class - <i>yet to be named</i> - on creating a heart centered business plan. I hope that some of these women will be joining me. (Actually, right now I know two are for sure!) Past experience tells me that some new relationships are on the horizon - ones based on a deep level of shared passions and awakening! Can't wait to get started! <br />
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This week I decided to liven up the color in my bathroom. At Target I found some bright green and blue towels on sale, and a cute dragonfly towel hanger. I hung it all up and realized I needed some art work above it on the wall. <br />
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Years ago I bought a vintage framed picture, with an old village painted on it. There was something about it I liked - maybe the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_509046216"> </a><i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis" target="_blank">fleur-de-lis</a> </i>pattern on each corner. What ever it was I just couldn't leave it behind. (I paid $1.50 at Village Thrift!) It traveled cross country with us from Ohio and has been gathering dust in the hall closet. I decided this was the time to use it.<br />
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At last the old frame has a new home! It looks good and reminds me to take it easy! It is a joy to make recycled art projects. One of my favorite things!<br />
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<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-79341838478615250692011-12-08T19:38:00.001-08:002011-12-08T23:21:20.565-08:00Peanut Butter Pecan Turtles<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yummy!</span></b><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">It is a simple fact that what you focus on intensifies. I remember years ago when I first found out I was pregnant, everywhere I turned I saw things that had to do with babies. Suddenly, in every isle of the grocery store there was a baby in a cart or some item on a shelf for babies. This was the same store I was in the previous week, and I never noticed babies, or baby stuff. Another example people relate to is the thing that happens when you buy a new car. You love the new car and are so excited. You start driving around and everywhere you look you see a car like yours. You never really noticed them before, but now you see them at every stop light. This is the the law of attraction at work - where your attention goes, energy follows - and like things start showing up in your life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.lawofattractionbook.com/" target="_blank">Michael Losier</a>, a teacher of the Law of Attraction, has a phrase he uses to describe this phenomenon; “You don’t get what you want, you get what you vibrate”. That’s what energy does, it vibrates. So when you activate an energy - like I did when I found out I was pregnant - that energy (as a vibration) goes out in the air and finds a similar vibration. That’s how it works - like energies connect.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Just around the corner is a brand new year, 2012! A great time to start fresh and begin thinking new thoughts, ones that send out the vibrations you want to attract. All it takes is one step at a time. First, identify the thinking that is creating what you <i>don’t</i> want. Next, for a few days or even a couple of weeks, pay attention to your thoughts. Notice the thoughts that are creating that unwanted vibration. Once you have that awareness, you can develop thoughts that are in alignment with what you really desire and replace the old thoughts with the new ones. It is also good to develop a mantra to repeat when your mind goes off on the negative patterns again. I used the mantra “Abundance” to stop worrying about money. When ever I started worrying about money, I would stop, take a few deep breaths and begin repeating silently “abundance, abundance, abundance. . .” Within seconds the negative thoughts were gone, I felt calmer and I was re-programing my mind with a new thought “abundance”!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In the spirit of energetic vibration, </span><span style="font: 12.0px Georgia; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i> Cindy</i></span></span></div>Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-84153836688642907552011-12-05T19:46:00.001-08:002011-12-05T21:10:52.318-08:00Remembering Mary Kapper<b>Some people are more than they appear . . . .</b><br />
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About 10 years ago I meet a woman at church. Her name was Mary Kapper. She was small, demure, and looked like a really nice old Grandma. But when we started talking, my opinion changed quickly. Looks can be deceiving. She was a powerhouse, opinionated, feisty, and not afraid to put in time volunteering for a cause she believed in. (And there were many). She had such a peaceful ease about her - between that and her social activism I immediately liked her and we became friends. We weren't the kind of hang out and talk on the phone friends, but we were "glad to see you" kind of friends. She was a mentor and a role model for me.<br />
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On November 25th she died at 86 years old. It was so sad to get the news. I went on line to read her obituary and I read an amazing story. I knew she was something special, but I didn't know the half of it.<br />
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Mary earned a degree in English Literature in 1947 from St. Joseph's College. She got married and raised 10 children! In the 60's she worked for civil rights causes and women's issues. She helped establish the Akron Women Against Rape in 1974. In 1978 she earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Case Western University and became a dialysis social worker. Then in 1988 she moved to California and received her Master's Degree in Divinity from Starr King School for Ministry. She became an ordained Unitarian Univeralist Minister in 1989. She was pastor at a church in Minnesota and then Chaplin for Pathways Hospice in Oakland California. In her 70's she returned to Akron, Ohio to retire and be closer to family.<br />
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That's when I met Mary. I knew some of her history, but not all. I knew she had 10 children and she was a retired UU Minister but . . . . who knew! As I read her story I was overcome with gratitude for having known this amazing woman. She was a small, unassuming woman who showed her family and all that were lucky enough to know her that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. She was as real as they come and always ready to speak her truth. <br />
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Thanks Mary for being an example of faith in action. As a guide for living a full, meaningful and authentic life. And teaching us that anything is possible and age is no boundary. <br />
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Today was <a href="http://www.meetup.com/High-Desert-Bloggers/" target="_blank">Blogger Meetup</a> day! I always love to meet with my new blogging friends. Just getting together and sharing ideas and knowledge is so motivating. It reminds me how great the group process is, I love it. Today we discussed each of our individual blogging goals. Since I have been working on my "Right Brain Business Plan", I was prepared and shared it with them. It was my commitment to this group two weeks ago that motivated me to get it done. The feedback was great. They loved the idea of a visual map for the vision I have for my business. It is pretty cool. I will share it with you soon.<br />
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It took me a few moments to decide whether to add the picture or not. Some of my old "fat mentality" stuff was coming up and gave me a moment's pause. But I forged ahead, thankfully living outside of my old "fat mentality" and accepting myself just as I am today --sick with a cold, having a bad hair day, hearing a shirt that is too big -- and enjoying myself. That's what's important!<br />
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When I envision my goals, about blogging, my business, or about my life, it's what's inside me that I bring to the table. A spirit and an energy that is mine, unique to me. Today I am celebrating that! Also am filled with gratitude for Angie (on my right) for starting this Meetup. It has added a wonderful new dimension to my life.<br />
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In case you're interested, the next<a href="http://www.meetup.com/High-Desert-Bloggers/" target="_blank"> High Desert Blogger Meetup</a> is Saturday, December 17th, 9:00 am at the new Starbucks at Hwy 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy.<br />
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In the spirit of community building,<br />
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<i><br /></i>Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-9688661672752360812011-11-30T16:44:00.001-08:002011-12-01T15:49:10.908-08:00Awaken, Emerge, Create! New Meetup<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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During the late summer I went to a workshop by Edwene Gaines at Agape International in LA. During her talk she said she was so tired of "seekers". She loved that people were seekers, but when did it end? When did people become "finders" and start sharing what they have learned with other people! Everyone laughed. We all knew that being on a spiritual path was a life long journey. But, I realized what she meant - sometimes you are the student and sometimes you are the teacher. Take your turn.<br />
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This line of thinking fell right into alignment with some other revelations I had recently. First and fore most it was time for me to stop trying to FIX myself (which was part of my seeking) and accept that I was perfect just the way I am! Accept that I had done loads of soul searching, learning, healing, growing and evolving and I really understood a lot. It was time for me step into something bigger. I knew I had information to share and recognized that part of my life purpose was helping others awaken to their own greatness (wholeness, divinity, etc.) So move on girl!<br />
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In the wisdom of Edwene I am venturing forward as a teacher. This is really nothing new to me, teaching. But what is new to me is the motivation behind the teaching. Now I see it from a different perspective, before I was seeking and taught what I desperately needed to learn. Today I am teaching what I have learned from my heart, for the growth of my soul and the fulfillment of my life calling. The urgency is no longer there, but the calling is deep. It is a peaceful, yet exciting place.<br />
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To start it off I have set up a new Meetup called <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Awaken-Emerge-Create-Spiritual-Discussion-Group/events/42962402/" target="_blank">AWAKEN EMERGE CREATE! Spiritual Discussion Group</a>. It will meet weekly beginning Wednesday, December 28th at 7:00 pm. To find out more <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Awaken-Emerge-Create-Spiritual-Discussion-Group/events/42962402/" target="_blank">click here.</a> It is free, open to anyone interested in spiritual growth and will be a topic based discussion. A kind of consciousness raising group based on learning to live your best life. That is the CREATE part - learning to create a life that truly matches your authentic spirit. That makes living a joyful experience! I know it's going to be interesting and I can't wait to get started.<br />
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So, if you live in the High Desert and want to join me in some great discussions, then please join the<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Awaken-Emerge-Create-Spiritual-Discussion-Group/events/42962402/" target="_blank"> Meetup</a> and bring a friend. If you have never heard of Meetup and what to learn more, read my blog entry at <a href="http://highdesertblogging.com/2011/11/23/meetups/" target="_blank">High Desert Blogging</a>.<br />
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Hope to see you on the December 28th!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Over the summer I had an awakening and realized that there was something big missing in my new life in California. Work. I miss my work. Not just having a job, but following my life's purpose kind of work. The work I was doing in Ohio - life coaching, leading workshops, developing classes, and working on my Body Belief workbook. It was an important part of my life. And now, I feel it is more important than ever! I have things to do!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With this new insight, I decided to come up with a plan. Over the last year I kept running into Jennifer Lee, a business coach. And by running into her I mean, finding her website when I was looking up a recipe for crock pot stew, then seeing her book at Borders, or reading a blog that had a link to her site, then randomly viewing her on YouTube. It became clear to me that the Universe was trying to tell me something - so I ordered her book, "The Right Brain Business Plan". Right down my alley, being a right brainer myself (creative type). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the past few weeks I have been working with Jennifer via her insightful and fun book and I am putting a plan together for my new business called <b>BLOOM: Awaken Emerge Create</b>. The kick off is in January. (However, I am returning to my blogging, starting today!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So in preparation, I am doing some hard work, looking at what I want to offer and how to promote it in my new environment. Over the weekend I have been doing some exercises from the book. The one I finished today was "Make a Card Deck of Your Values". In this exercise, she suggests focusing on personal values and narrowing them down to 5 to 10, then making a visual collage of each one. It was so much fun and also very telling. I was totally engrossed and realized these values are the truth of who I am in all areas of my life. Here they are, in no particular order of importance: Creativity, Courage, Compassion, Relationships, Health, Spirituality, Peace (world & personal), Knowledge, Organization.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the spirit of purpose,</span><br />
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The other thing she challenged us all to do was to go 21 days with out complaining, judging, or criticizing ourselves or others. Wow, that brought a big laugh from the crowd! But she was serious! She said start the first day and go as long as you can with out complaining and if you catch yourself complaining, start over at day 1. Geez - it could be a long 21 days!<br />
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On the drive home I thought about it and realized how much I do complain. Whether out loud or in my own self talk and mind chatter. Just the awareness of it made me want to do something. How would my life be better in 21 days if I stopped complaining, judging and criticizing? It could be transforming. But could I? So I have decided to take the plunge.<br />
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Starting today I begin my 21 Day No Complaining Challenge. Anyone out there want to join me?? <br />
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In the spirit of good old times and creating new memories, CindyZia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-39309686557638464052010-08-03T18:59:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:59:32.118-07:00Alive and Well in Sunny SoCal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5h7tSpmAic5opq44lPjcol0boUYNGlyqwqg_D0Pp0VB_XOc6oJrN2h5BulWeI8Tt72hA6Bb4Ogatm1TGmm8pAK0XR7lVH_IrU-JahbcheSIJ73P2tdBKm00X55vSFgMCqafcI6aLTrY/s1600/AVPostcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5h7tSpmAic5opq44lPjcol0boUYNGlyqwqg_D0Pp0VB_XOc6oJrN2h5BulWeI8Tt72hA6Bb4Ogatm1TGmm8pAK0XR7lVH_IrU-JahbcheSIJ73P2tdBKm00X55vSFgMCqafcI6aLTrY/s320/AVPostcard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Where have I been!!</span></em></strong> It was June 12th the last time I posted on my blog Can it really be that long?? I am alive and well in Apple Valley, California. (Home of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.) We moved into our new house on June15h (my birthday). It is wonderful - the right for us! Since then it has been a whirlwind of activities - unpacking, painting, shopping, and trying to find places for things. Plus adjusting to life in a whole new environment - the desert! A huge change from Ohio. The sun shines EVERY day!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">However, I am having some difficulty adjusting. Things are so different here. I miss my friends, yoga, my spiritual circle of like minded people, my two favorite coffee shops, the metro parks, lightening bugs, Mustard Seed, Krieger's and of course escaping to Borders. It's hard to believe but I also miss Ohio thunderstorms! There are no replacements for those things here - so I am searching for some thing new. I know I will find exactly what I need - but it will just take time. Believe it or not we are thinking of taking up golf!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My art has taken a back seat in the past couple of months - but I am feeling the need to create. Since I have more free time it is a great opportunity. Plus I have open wall space everywhere - it is just crying out for some art! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My new life allows me a new freedom to explore myself and also opens a world of opportunities. I am still in the exploration process. One thing I know is that I am taking it slow - no more crazy busy life for me. (My new Doc diagnosed me with adrenal fatigue.) Time for me to slow down and find peace from the inside out. It will be a challenge but I am taking it a day at a time. Jeff is my teacher - he knows how to take it easy and never feels pressure or guilt - it used to make me crazy - now I see he has always been my teacher. You know what they say "when the student is ready the teacher will appear". My teacher has been here all the time - I just wasn't ready to be the student! (He's taking a nap as I write this!)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">That's it for now. We'll see what comes along next! I'll keep you posted.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In the spirit of adventure, <em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cindy</span></em></div>Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-79375882613950526852010-06-12T22:25:00.001-07:002010-06-12T22:25:53.412-07:00Kingman AZBeautiful Arizona! We drove to Kingman today and it was a magnificant day. The sky was the brightest blue I think I have ever seen with pure white puffy clouds - the ones you can just imagine floating on. Truly amazing. It was like watching the nature channel as we drove along the freeway. The clouds took different shapes and the sun shot rays between the clouds - like spot lights on the desert. It was a perfect day.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5482125120786462418'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNXZkWtopSGd1bOkIaESTJ8-qaJATUB4PZMj13RX_NL-8QIo7DCC8K7OipPwNUS3GR2WRjtt1u_ne5qH6yDR9SralcxZGEHUqv3rR4BewS-gZIcK8X6syb88iAVCjeD5PRyaKIx2nO4w/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='984' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5482125233811367458'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUEkAv3MIgqnzsWmPuK1KHxONkiHaINDn-iL6jONFIVhuEftj37Tfwznr0ni6gfYFJ4gCfz0TRgOzkc_AttE_rnPsSlnQZ6bgqDA7p1z-rM5JSIH2-oWdVKM8NOtH60o8bTc5prc8M8o/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='350' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tomorrow we arrive in California at my parents house. Monday afternoon we get the keys to our house and Tuesday we move in. I am so excited! <br /><br />-- Posted on the go from my iPhone.<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085999461624892926.post-83901190010519255962010-06-11T22:23:00.000-07:002010-06-11T22:24:00.741-07:00AlbuquerqueWe made the decison to take a break from the road trip and spend a day exploring Albuquerque. Great choice!<br /><br />We started the day at Jeff's favorite breakfast spot Del Taco. Then off to find Hip Stitch - a very cool fabric store. Great Amy Butler selection!<br /><br />Then off to discover nature. We started at the Pueblo Open Space Nature Center and then off to Petroglyph National Park. There is so much to see when you get away from the city hubbub!<br /><br />We ended the day at Sandia Mountain Tram and watched the sunset high above the city. A great day!<br /><br />Tomorrow we are off to Flagstaff, Az, really!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753001874168226'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauk1IC_uG20hoyvO_48HLslFMQGTjnE0lqJ0JxNIDiPNUzsJ1U0e_lFv5heXPi7n935S6kCxL5mgB5g13lhI5QbBILIlkLb7Ap3kQeQk0lsMq94YAayrtSlAjoFkqVNsCrE_zpFTP3bo/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753165837594146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtI6VBYYCG-RER8LhpEHXKBvDw1rx-CNSiFxXCjq81rPIRc-Id0fvZEryE7wYzW_5OujXbP5PuHBreFCt1CYLFrkbU5ThgtAeY6xBU0nL7iri24ST60F9B67OexaZOFXxcczXGkqMs7o/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753322372202738'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCxTvKnrkhfjutTL5LLf27Em6M62ogl9eFrarzgrIbAe4eYv8DU5xcTGjIy8xB0PwqVSz11-8SXUbphekK5ATRO9y12II8FJfPXucewpix0lrYnuQOJ3MJ4M7E2GvDm6Hdfjsii-_LMQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753483975500258'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3v9ONc4meFc3eR1ZlPMpSlsTC_7Zyu4ENMXqnp9a55PbHyG-pzo1bqPzR5BwuSWnmnLRYqn-1qCvCCqL2zYVmeGY145xqzgPvBOWUCH5RwHGRo37eRChXCE3yTtBK6HOUO6kS0nRzuU/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753592016248018'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZN2ZBBgOhpu5s_lTxB5gpgJ-Pit7PcPn5JhRW3hXRt_IaNtxoz-XbCRziPKdSwf1SZGjQGnNQFfTWHv8InMoA1uDwyjOQdEUF2TZSs5HakdNu_W3YY06gr7RITSkbKVjJv6I9n9Qmh0/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/gottacre8/CindyEubanks?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGvyrD0hKnmSw#5481753668686292162'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_3d2FhiSEl5PpRpXDfOmMSKrrQytEe4qfwF29OGVzyZETJaFSTCkW5W3McobOtlz7SKYkch-DNO2iOqaUim-r_k4pOeAHTm-DXD01laoXbXHC9PcJ7Cf6nkqSf5TX7rvpa-NQE0avYc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Posted on the go from my iPhone.<br />Zia Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15953472208197777007noreply@blogger.com0