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Mardi Gras (/ˈmɑːrdi ˌɡrɑː/), or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday (known as Shrove Tuesday).

The expression “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word shrive, meaning “absolve”. … The term Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday.

It’s Almost Easter…And We Want You Prepared
Here are two beautiful pins that symbolize Easter!

Striped Egg Present and Garden Bunny

I love these pins. ♥

Insecurity

To understand your insecurities, you must get to the root source and know that it is only a mask you wear.

There is an innate awkwardness to being human. With each decision we make, there is the potential for self-doubt, and it is this self doubt that forms the root of insecurity–a complex emotion that is a mix of equal parts inadequacy, isolation, fear, and hopelessness. Yet these feelings of insecurity that prevent us from fulfilling our potential by inducing us to abide by arbitrary self-limitations are nothing more than erroneous perceptions. We feel unconfident and unsure of ourselves because we judge ourselves to be so. Banishing insecurity is often simply a matter of challenging ourselves in order to prove that we are indeed intelligent and able.

When we feel insecure, we not only perceive ourselves as incapable of meeting life’s challenges but also fraudulent and unworthy of true happiness. We move through life plagued by a sense that others have judged us and found that we are lacking. As a result, we are robbed of our personal power and rendered unable to feel positive about the choices we make. Everyone feels insecure from time to time because each of us is born into the world with unique strengths. If you should find yourself with feelings of insecurity, however, endeavor to understand their source. Perhaps you were repeatedly berated as a child or seldom receive positive reinforcement in the present. A tendency to withdraw from risk or uncomfortable situations can amplify feelings of insecurity. When you have pinpointed the origin of your insecurity, focus on your abilities. The more you utilize your personal power–by taking risks, boldly facing challenges, and acting decisively–the stronger it will grow.

Remember that insecurity is not objective. Rather, it is an emotional interpretation of your value unconsciously based on doubt, shame, and fear. As you overcome those underlying emotions through courageous action and copious self-love, you’ll discover that you are capable of achieving more than you ever thought possible.

@taci,

Good morning to you. How is your son doing? I hope the weather will permit you to have
your hike. Taci when I walk over terrain I am hiking too. I do about a mile and I feel great
afterwards. Walking/hiking is very good for the body. ♥ I love it when my Endorphins kick
in. ♥ Happy Trails to you. ♥

Looks like your son is having a great time. 🙂

@loaf,

I do this every year for you the PACZKi are delish I only have one. Yeah it is rich. ♥
Loaf this song is for you. I sometimes will remember names and places by a song too. ♥

Enjoy ♥

Don’t Worry Baby
The Beach Boys

Well it’s been building up inside of me
For oh I don’t know how long
I don’t know why
But I keep thinking
Something’s bound to go wrong
But she looks in my eyes
And makes me realize
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
I guess I should’ve kept my mouth shut
When I started to brag about my car
But I can’t back down now because
I pushed the other guys too far
She makes me come alive
And makes me wanna drive
When she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
She told me “Baby, when you race today
Just take along my love with you
And if you knew how much I loved you
Baby, nothing could go wrong with you”
Oh what she does to me
When she makes love to me
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby

@bichon18,

Good Morning to you and Jerry. 🙂 I need to go back and look at your post on what
you brought from Heidi Daus yesterday. ♥

I took Poppy for another walk and I did not see or hear those 2 big bullies. Good for them. 🙂

Amy I love Poppy so much. ♥ I think you know how I feel. Are you going to do closets?
Nah I would be focusing on little Ari and getting everything read for my trip. 🙂 Oops
saw your post below and it looks like you’ve got this. ♥

Heidi Daus “Hugs From Heidi” Crystal-Accented Bangle Bracelet
608-719

Amy just a thought. ♥

Cherie,

Good Morning I take many Andrew Lessman’s Products I will add this to the regimen.
I have good muscle tone that is why I walk a lot. Also it moves everything on your body. ♥

Thank you for the tip on the Andrew Lessman’s B vitamins. I know the entire family will
enjoy the RIDE. 🙂 Turn the music up. ♥

I so want to see the Skinn Presentations I am looking forward to what Dimitri will bring
to the table. I bet your mom has the good stuff I want to learn what is the best to use
and by that I mean keeping the skin hydrated and soft. ♥ Cherie my hearts goes to
Luke Perry and his family so shocking. Great to see you and the Captain in Bible Study. ♥

MEOW!

@kittengirl,

I read some of your posts this morning and sorry you could not go back to sleep.
A secret I learned on how to go back to sleep is get back in the same position you
were in during sleep and just lay there and drift off it works for me but everyone is different.

Your day yesterday was vexing just reading your post about it and I would have been nervous
too. I have taken Kelflex antibiotics before and after dental procedures. I had no problem with
it. I never have a problem with antibiotics thank god. However I do have to eat food before
I take them.

I know you will be happy when all the appts. are over. I don’t blame you. Kitten just rest
today if you can. ♥ Hugs to the Kitties. ♥

This reminds me of Cali. ♥ Hello Kitty. 🙂

@loaf,

How are you today? I can’t wait for the Grandkids to start the chatter. Loaf you have
wonderful grandchildren I love hearing about them. I don’t have grandchildren yet.

Loaf I am loving the Ming Air Fryer I will share recipes I have learned from the Ming
Air Fryer Cookbook. ♥ I know food is important to your family. 🙂 I am posting the picture
below because I posted it last year and you liked it. This is what my weather is like now.

Spring has to be coming one day. 🙂

HS TS ♥

Kitten, unless you have to….cancel the dentist for today. You need a no destination day.