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Ferris Bueller day on the blog!

Posted 04-01-2010 at 07:41 PM by Sandra Bostwick

I just want to leave you with one thought, that it's just been sort of a dress rehearsal and we're just getting started. So if any of you start resting on your laurels, I mean just forget it, because: we are just getting started.

Walt Disney

I really like this kind of thinking, and I think it really does relate to setting goals and going after them.

To be honest, though, right now my mind is on the upcoming Easter Vacation. I'm not going away for Easter vacation, but I'll have some extra time at home. I'll still have college and my private clients, but my grade school is off, and that is something to look forward to!

My mind is also on the fact that, in less than 30 days, I'll be flying to Florida for a conference and then GOING TO DISNEY!

So, basically, tonight, I am distracted. While I like this quote about not resting on laurels, I have to say that, every once in a while, it is good to take a break on your laurels.

The fact is, sometimes there is a benefit to embracing a vacation. And sometimes there is a benefit to looking forward to a special trip.

SOOOOOOOOOO, today I am disagreeing with Walt and saying that, at least for tonight, I'm resting on my comfy laurels!

Once I sign off from this blog, I am officially taking a break from all things goal oriented for the rest of the night.

Just a full night of great TV, a comfy couch, and the knowledge that I don't have to wake up at any special time tomorrow.

I feel like Ferris Bueller, and I am taking a day (or night) off!

And that is my blog for tonight.

Quote from http://www.quotesby.net/Walt-Disney

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We all need a day to shut our self in and recharge our thoughts. See I'm always thinking so in order to not think I have to watch a movie that I do not have to think. Most of the times it work then there movie or shows make me think any way

oh well I guess it a fun kind of thinking. What ever you do Sandy don't back your or your dad's car off out of the garage into a canyon

lol

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Posted 04-05-2010 at 12:25 AM by TNTWheels TNTWheels is offline

Todd commented:

. What ever you do Sandy don't back your or your dad's car off out of the garage into a canyon

lol

Posted Today at 12:25 AM by TNTWheels

That scene in Ferris Bueller STILL makes me gasp. I'm not the "back the car into the canyon" type, though. I think I'm more the "put it into gear and fly face front into the canyon" type, AKA final scene in Thelma and Louise.

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Posted 04-05-2010 at 09:03 AM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline

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	just don't be in the car alright, but don't park near a cliff ever how about singing in a prade 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 04-05-2010 at 07:26 PM by TNTWheels

Singing in a parade actually used to be my style. I've mellowed quite a bit since then, and I doubt I would ever do something like that these days.

I'm not sure, WHAT I'd do, Todd. I'm kind-of evolving. I think now I'm the type of person who starts a crazy long-term blog project to go after goals and dreams and hopes that people will join her so she isn't alone.

Now THERE'S a leap!

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Posted 04-05-2010 at 10:13 PM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline

	Well you been doing really well I think. I'll be here anytime and if you ever come here Be my partner to Disneyland well even take the train unless I have a new van by then we'll drive up or meet you up there. That would be a nice goal, dream and hope. 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 04-06-2010 at 12:42 AM by TNTWheels