I LOVE MY LIFE

Do you ever get the feeling like sometimes you are just trying too hard...I am sure we all do. I have just recently come to a place in my life where I have discovered that it is NOT necessary to fill my time up with endless activities just to feel like I am doing something purposeful..thanks to a sweet and wonderful lady I will call G...I have re-connected with the focus of just being present, just breathing and giving attention to the space I am creating around myself every moment. Destructive or negative energies have only one purpose for me and that is to remind me that if I am disturbed, I am not being present, and only I can correct that situation by being present, by focusing and re-connecting to my inner peace...and its there inside of me, its always there...and it seems that only I can shut myself down or open myself up....I have found the following to be my truth, which is, that no one else is ever to blame if I am angry, or distraught! Its up to me to keep my balance no matter what is going on around me or coming at me....I find myself open to making changes in my life like never before...Changes in the way I say my words out loud, and silently to myself...changes in the way I create my reality...making choices that support my dreams and intentions to follow my bliss and live a life of limitless prosperity and abundance...Because its all there, available to me...beauty and balance at every opportunity....and by opening myself up to reality, to realizing that I am the ONLY one responsible for the CHOICES I make....Can I live the life of my dreams.

Never Give up and NEVER Give in!

Be Fearless and Live the Life of YOUR Dreams :)

with luv from Reno
1raw&fearlessgirl

HOOPING is Not just for KIDS :)

I had a BLAST Hooping with Miko at the Park Today...There was Music Rockin away and even people with hand drums groovin...and People of all ages were gettin in on the FUN, and Talk about Fun! I tell you I am totally into Hooping and when I get home I am gonna keep on doing it...who knows, perhaps a hooping group will form in Jefferson City...IT Could Happen :)

Watch the Video to see Miko in Action...She's been hooping for a year and she is sooo fun to watch!

I've been Thinking

Feeling good and Eating good~essential for Daily for Transformation!
Raw Rice on a bed of Spinach with Garlic, Tomato and Onion Sauce...Very Good! :)

I know, I know...this could be dangerous right?! hehe...its all good. I have had a couple of blue days, where I just felt homesick and stuck....and Food, Raw food just seemed...kinda boring. I know-gasp-and shudder to think such thoughts, but hey it happens. This is Reality, some days you are just gonna feel this way! But I have made a very important mind/body connection and its nothing new but it is really important...You have GOT to move your body! This is sooo important, because it gets everything in you moving, juices flowing, energy pumping and moods elevate when you move your body. Everything just looks and feels better when ya get off yer rump and shake the blues off...I have been doing it by bicycling...yes it hurts, I am not used to it, but guess what, it hurt a lot less today than it did yesterday, and with any activity done consistently its going to hurt less each day and your going to feel stronger! You can do it through Yoga...I LOVE Yoga, its the best way to really center and strengthen yourself from the inside out...I really think its worth it to find the yoga style thats right for you, so go out and just give it a go, its totally worth it! You can Walk...I love to walk and its the best way to get out of your house, out of your head and enjoy fresh air, hear the birds go tweet, tweet and then when you come home you can get on twitter and tweet to everyone the fact that you did something good for yourself...you MOVED your body...You know it's that special, ya only get one per life kinda body...ya gotta take care of it, because it does soooo much for you and lets face it-you wouldn't have a life without it (that we know of)! No one is saying you have to go out and work yourself into a frazzle...its not the fitness craze of the 80's and 90's I'm talking about here...just take small steps, EVERYDAY! you owe it to yourself and lets face it, if you don't make yourself do it no one can do it for you...putting it off only makes it harder and you DON'T want to go down that road...its no fun, trust me :)

So by moving that body you will find that eating some raw, high raw or all raw is just so gosh darn easier...it just fits in so much better, because it seems to make it easier to make better choices and to continue helping yourself. Plus all the Endorphins pumping through your brain doesn't hurt either. Get High on Movement and Get High on Raw Food...because after that it just offers a greater Ability for you to be Totally High on Life and that is the best High there is!!!! Bar None :)

Be Fearless and Live your Dreams!

with Luv from Reno
1rawgirl

Oh I am always up to something...

Tonight I was invited to hang out at Art on Earth with the Lovely Owner Miss Sheila...What a delightful Space she has made and she has been doing art with children for over 9 years...She also holds art night for Adults too and this is what I did tonight...we made linoleum prints...It was fun and I had a really good time and I loved hanging out with Sheila and the other ladies who came. Later I will be blogging about Art on Earth because I just Love what Sheila is doing.

The picture is the print I made...my favorite little thing to draw~a Sufi Heart~

Special Guest Connie Brown-Caldwell

Please refer to my blog www.1rawgirl.blogspot.com for Connie's Article :)
Here is Connies Blog:http://pedalgrl.blogspot.com/



Connie and I were Friends when I was 14, when I turned 16 I moved away and lost touch with her......Over 20 years later we found each other on face book and discovered that we had similar passions and a deep desire to challenge ourselves and continue to grow and learn and a deep love of sustainable/green living......we have been able to renew our friendship and I deeply admire Connie for the woman she has become...I am grateful to have her in my life again via the internet...the great connector of people, dreams and information! I Love Ya Connie....Friends Forever :)

Margo

The Italian Raw Food Party

I dont remember what we were talking about but I think this picture is just hilarious...

Raw girls behind bars...hehehe

Oh we have some Saucy Ladies here in Reno that's for sure!
We all got to enjoy live music during the party from Baldo's Band Drinking with Clowns...
Jason and Niki are such Cutie Pies :) She is totally turning her man onto Raw Food...yay :)
Baby Bella with Daddy Meta and Friend Miko hanging and enjoying the Party :)
Everyone was looking at raw food books and chatting about cool and interesting things while I was continuously battling to keep the live streaming video going...the internet kept kicking me off...argh. But I got enough taped for people to watch~:http://www.ustream.tv/channel/1rawgirl-in-reno
The living room was packed full of raw food enthusiasts...what a dream
Happy smiling faces...They all said wonderful things about the Dinner...just what I love to hear!

Birds eye view of the Dinner Party....They ate EVERYTHING :) YAY
Chocolate Apricot Nut Truffles...So Delicious!
Angel Hair Pasta made with a spirolini
Mushroom Marinara Sauce and Garlic Onion Sauce....
Mixed greens and spinach with Sunflower, Pumkin Seed& Almond Crackers

Oh what a fun crowd made their way to the Raw Food Party~I made Raw Angel Hair Pasta with Raw Meatballs and Marinara Sauce. Dessert was Chocolate Apricot Nut Truffles :)

HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME AND MADE THE RAW PARTY SOOOO MUCH FUN! YOU GUYS ROCK :)

My Interview with Tessie from Pantymython

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Little Video Snipet of Raw Food Fun :)

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Lets Go to the Caberet and see Burlesque!

Bohemian Burlesque had a great show at the Studio on 4th in downtown Reno. Lets just say these kids in Reno really know how to let there hair down and let it all hang out, and the crowd ate it up...there was no lack of applause or laughter. Talk about Fun, Sexy and Entertaining! When in Reno you HAVE to catch a Bohemian Burlesque show...its totally worth the time and the cost of a ticket! You leave feeling very happy and who knows, perhaps you will go home and get frisky...ggrrrr :)

oh what a week i have had :)

I hung out with Miko who is such fun and we went to the pneumatic diner, which is a vegan/vegetarian cafe here in Reno and we ordered off the menu a Raw Pasta Pesto Dish....ohhh it was yummy! we also tried the Klingon Blood Fresh Juice with Serrano pepper-it was very good and oh so klingonee...along with a big fresh mixed green salad with the Vinagarrette...these guys are not stingy with there serving size...you leave feeling really happy and satisfyed and you dont blow a lot of money doing it either! I highly reccomend going there and eating!

This was the Raw Pesto Pasta with mushrooms, basil, tomato, and a great tasting sauce with perfect textured noodles :)

This is the Klingon Blood Wine~ no alcohol just fresh juiced veggies and Serrano pepper~Awesome~

Hanging out with Jowee and Drew after a great Yoga Session at the Yogic Lounge and a Great Lunch at the Vod Deli Raw Cafe....I love these guys! :)

Reno The Adventure Continues

I am meeting the most amazing people! Everyday I learn and grow...everyday I am becoming stronger and more centered within myself...within my own body and being. What an adventure I am having, and sharing it with others is making it all the sweeter for me! On my blog 1rawgirl, I am posting about the most amazing people...people I am meeting either in person or via the Internet. There is no lack of great things to blog about and I am taking a great interest in sharing what I love, what I find useful to my own life and personal development. The month of march promises to be filled with lots of great information and personal transformation....Live your life everyday like its the greatest adventure you have yet to experience and perhaps you will begin to see and feel just how true that can be! Thats how its working for me, it can be that way for anyone who is open and willing to see and focus on the possibilities....not on limitations and negativity...just some raw thoughts for food :)

Luv from Reno

Margo

Good Morning From Reno

When they say Welcome to the Biggest little City in the World...They Mean It! Wow, I am so excited to be here in Reno and what an adventure I am on...we are on :) So this is my own personal blog journal about my adventure as I endeavor to be fit by 40! You will read things on this blog that wont be on my 1raw girl blog...this is going to be a more intimate venue....

I am staying, working and playing with the most wonderful people...you will be meeting them soon and I cant wait to share with you everything that will be happening to me personally....this magical month of March :)

I woke up this morning and made sure to drink plenty of warm water....this is a very important step for me, as it helps me start my day and get my juices flowing. Next I am going to stretch and get the energy in my body flowing...this is very essential...its how I honor and connect with my body...my body does soooo much for me! The very least I can do for my body is give it some TLC! This is going to be a very big focus for me personally this month.

So I am going to keep this short for now, cause I have so much work to do today, so that we can all get started...Get Raw in Reno...This is gonna be the time of my Life....is it going to be the time of Yours too? Only you can decide that. Stay tuned to our updates and come and play...its gonna be a Fantastic Day!

For Breakfast I had a small piece of Gnosis Raw Mint Chocolate...Heavenly....a ripe Banana, Raw Coconut Oil and Peanut Butter...Lots of water before and after....What is right for you today? Only YOU can decide that...but don't worry, we will have lots of great Ideas to share with you throughout the whole month....

Time to get up and move my gorgeous body...so go ahead move your gorgeous body today too!

Love from Reno

Margo

Forgetmenot

This post is meant to encourage myself as much as to encourage others. ~thank you~

I am aware that I often neglect myself, on some important levels...I am not perfect, and I don't have all the answers and I do make my fair share of mistakes as I go. But I try to learn and be open to the lessons. The Universe prods me now and again to make the time and space to focus on nurturing and encouraging myself. Its not that I am opposed to giving myself permission to do this, I am just generally running around doing things that need to be done and in the process do not make adequate time or plans to be as loving and care for myself as I should.

The days will always come and go....and I am left with the present moment...The big Here and Now. Negative impressions created in the past can be replaced with more positive impressions. doing that helps me move forward with a sense of inner peace and self acceptance, as I continue living my best life.

Wanting to make changes in your life and then doing your best to achieve those changes is a Choice...

Wanting to make changes and do nothing, other than being lazy or complaining or worrying or blaming others or any number of useless things like that is also a Choice...

Staying firmly rooted in unhealthy activities of any kind, is also a Choice...

Everyone has the Right to make their Choices, and Live by those Choices they will indeed, I know this from my own experience to be true...However I don't judge...whats the point? I mean, how can I love myself unconditionally if I am going around putting conditions on Loving others? I don't have to like what someones choosing...but I don't have to drain my energy and be all judgmental either...again thats my choice and my way...it helps me love myself more and in return I feel that I am able to give and receive love much easier...and that 2nd part doesn't always seem easy...

Its OK and Neccessary to:

Love Yourself

Accept Yourself

Honor Yourself

Approve of Yourself

Heal Yourself

Be Yourself

Recognize these truths daily...as often as you need to, because you owe it to yourself!
Find the tools that will help you with all your choices and create a beautiful life for Yourself!
The people who Love you will naturally benefit ( if they choose to) :)
You have the right to be happy...so be true to yourself and never, never give your power away by making your happiness dependent upon others...You choose to be happy...make yourself happy first and share with others the gift of YOU and they will most likely do the same..... :)

We are better than anything that comes gift wrapped!!!! We are the Gift...You are the Gift and Together we live in the Present Moments of Love...non stop...Your Choice...My Choice...Ours...

Learning to Love without Limitations

Margo

Get Raw In Reno~March 2009

My personal goal of getting fit by 40 is moving to new and exciting levels that I could not have imagined! A couple of months ago I approached the Amazing Goddess of all that is Delightful ~Georgette, from bohocrush~to throw a couple ideas her way, never dreaming that not only would she catch em, but run with her own ideas that could include me...this still blows my mind...She is an incredible networker/collaborator extrodenaire and I am simply thrilled to find myself heading to Reno, Nevada for the entire month of March to work and play with the amazing community she is a part of. I can tell you this...none of this would be happening if it wasn't for the Talented and Creative Georgette! She has worked tirelessly to put this event together while still doing ALL that she does for her own businesses on top of it! She is so very kind and her energy is so very gracious and real....I am entering a magical realm of reality and community that the fine folks of Reno have joined together to build and are continueing to build. I look forward to adding to the Creativity and Wonder of it all! I am deeply honoured that I can be a part of this Journey and invite You to join us as well!

You dont have to be in Reno to be a part of the event...you can follow us online, you can contribute your own videos or writings, you can be inspired and learn and grow with us as we share valuable information and ideas with each other! Transend your fears, use them as the tools they are and build the life and body you deserve! Love yourself because you are LOVE and Loved!!

Kisses

Margo...aka 1rawgirl