Not that I am complaining...

So I was just about to write a post when I checked out my stats... What the hec?! What did I write that is suddenly so interesting?! I'm not complaining! I love that you've all found me and are checking my blog out, but how did you guys find me?! And where are you from? and what are you hoping to find here?! (That last one is the most important! I want to make sure people feel like they are getting what they were looking for!)
Any responses would be most appreciated!
So a big THANK YOU for taking the time to check this out!

xoxo - S

Can I have this dance?

I recently got roped into a "5 minute dance off"... and I love every minute of it! The basic idea is that a group of friends agree to dance at a specific time each day, no matter where they are or what they are doing (you tend to plan to ensure that you're not in the bathroom... that could be awkward!). In light of this, I challenge you ALL to find some friends to do this with. It might be co-workers, family, neighbours, heck my group is from online and we are all over the world dancing. It feels great and I think that this 5 minutes of YOU time is really beneficial. How beneficial you might ask...
Research tells us that dancing improves mood in the following ways:

1.Gives you an endorphin boost from exercise

2.Increases self confidence (isn't that convenient!)

3.Improves social skills

4.Expands your social network

5.Lifts your spirits (now who wants that?!)

6.Reduces depression

7.Laugh at yourself (you will make mistakes)

8.Keeps you in the moment.

(Dylan Broggio, LCSW-R)



Plus check out these benifits of dance

Basically there is no down side to letting yourself boogy, especially if you bust it out right after lunch (normally a low point in the work day!) or first thing in the morning to get you going.

And if you are having troubles finding something to dance to check out either myspace (they have an awesome music network) or this Chatelaine link (videos included!)

Just in case you were looking for some more "mood boosting" tips check out # 4

So who's up for the challenge?!
I can always use a new dance buddy or 2 ;)
xoxo - S

Sorry!!!

Hey guys! I just realised that I havn't posted a purpose:encouragement in like a week! My bad!
This is my GIANT sorry!
I'll get right on posting new ones!
xoxo- S

International Women's Day

March 8th is International Women's Day. (History of the day can be found @ Wikipedia and the UN info)
The UN topic for this year is Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women. There are TONS of events happening, and I encourage all of you to go out and take a look. At the very least, check the web site out. Also you can try checking out the Women's Information Network site to find out about what might be going on in your area. They also list a free teleconference for anyone who is interested. CBC has also posted a 10 women to watch article that you might find interesting (tho I will say I am not in agreement with all of them!).
While on the CBC train, my boyfriend (not really but one can dream) George Stroumboulopoulos got into the act and tweeted this link which y'all might find awesome given you are visiting my site!!! (PS, i am sorry for changing your views of 007!).
If you're interested in more reading check this blog out (keeping the love with blogger!).
Celebrate all the women in your life and show support.
xoxo - S