As the end of the year approaches, I have more of a desire to get complete with 2010. I have accomplished SO much, but I feel there are still a few lose ends. SO. In light of wanting to end 2010 with a BANG (& by suggestion of Danielle LaPorte,) I have made a list of 5 things I want to complete by December 31st.

I also have a very special offer in store for you all, so keep reading!

1. Complete the context & layout of my root chakra eCourse to be launched on February 1st.
2. Finish the redecoration of my room & let go of at least 3 more boxes of useless STUFF in the process.
3. Have my traffic tickets paid off & my licensed renewed. (a small task. HA!)
4. Reach 100 subscribers on this blog. (Right now I am at 60)
5. Get very clear on my requests for 2011 through writing it our & creating my vision board.

Stay tuned through tomorrow for the special offer part....hehe (I love a good tease.)

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Yesterday, I had a date with Jack the Dog and Mama Earth.

You see, Christmas has never been my favorite time of year. As I mentioned before, the idea of STUFF is a big turn off for me. So, in the past, I haven't decorated to celebrate this Holiday.

But this year, something inside me has shifted. It's not about the STUFF- whether it is there or not. It is about the act of love, gratitude and being together with my family and friends. It is the first year that I feel like I am starting a family of my own.

Last week I decided to make a Mama Earth tree instead of decorating with store bought ornaments. I wanted to get crafty with nature and see what I could create. Here is a sneak peak at some of the decor I created.

Everything I made yesterday was created with berries, branches and plants from my own back yard. It felt good letting my imagination wander into the gifts of the Earth. The product is fantastic and I am in the Christmas spirit already.

I did go to the store and get one of those Frebreze plug-ins that smells like cinnamon rolls. So delicious. Every time I walk in the door it feels warm and cozy, just because of the scent.

What are you doing this year to get in the spirit of the Holidays?

Wishing you all the splendors of this time and space on this beautiful, wintery, Thanksgiving Day. Each one of you have enriched my existence. Thank you for being a reader, for commenting & mostly for supporting my journey. Namaste.

For the past few years the idea of getting and giving Christmas gifts haven’t appealed to me.

First off, it is no fun getting a gift you know you will either trash, donate or re-gift down the line.

Second, I don’t enjoy spending the money I work very hard to earn on someone when I have no idea whether they will actually like or find use for what I give them.

& after watching this video yesterday, I have absolutely no desire to contribute to our increasingly large piles of compost.

Which leads me to my question; how does one approach their not-so-green family with the idea of not gifting? I want to stand by word and more importantly, Mama Earth. But I also have no desire to step on anyones toes.

How are you gifting green this Holiday season & what are your thoughts on not gifting?

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Today was the first day I took time to sit down & start to plan my eCourse. I decided to base it off of the chakra system. I am still undetermined as to whether I will cover each chakra or just a select few.

At the moment the elements of the root chakra are calling to me.

When I woke up it was gloomy, windy, cool- but not cold. The leaves were shining yellow, red, green & brown. There was a hint of dampness in the air, but no sign of rain. The sun was faintly shining through the clouds as if it were letting me know that it was still there, only monetarily hidden.

The Earth was calling to me. The fresh, strong breeze insisted I exist in its splendor, even if only for a moment. I had no choice but to grant my spirit with the desires it so strongly requested.

I am going to choose 5 people to take my eCourse for free. This test run will provide me with the feedback I need to shift and perfect the course so that it benefits the paid participants most.

Every workshop I take, every book I read about the self, ever conversation I have that enables me to move past my limitations provides me with fuel and passion to pursue my creative adventures.

I am forever grateful for the self.

What do you desire?

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When I left for The Ladies Who Launch Conference in Seattle I felt like I had a good, balanced sense of where my time was going (for the first time in my life.)

I have been focused on putting my energy in the places that are most going to serve the life I desire to live, the business I wish to create and the health I LONG to obtain.

But somewhere, between then & now I became over loaded again.

I know I am over loaded when I can’t seem to make my to-do list any shorter, when I forget to post a blog and when I have to bring my computer in the living room while I hang out with Brawn.

This is an indication that I need to reassess my plate, take some things off, arrange them in a balanced manor & be sure to leave some breathing room for me in the process.

What are some of your techniques for staying balanced? How can you tell when you have too much on your plate? What begins to suffer when there is no order of balance?

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One of my besties, Lacy brought me back this incredible journal from her trip to France. (In case you didn’t know, my life revolves around journaling.)

It has been sitting on my shelf for a couple weeks now because I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do with it.

And then it happened.

I got 4 phone calls & 2 emails from 6 different people all seeking my advice and/or counseling. Not that this was a surprise to me. My whole life, I have been the ‘go-to-gal’ for relationship troubles.

What did call to my attention was the pattern. That is when I knew I had to make my new journal a record of key conversations.

I believe that we are surrounded by signs on a daily basis. Some of them slap us in the face & other times they are subtle, only to be pieced together over a longer period of time.

Since I have been struggling finding my niche for coaching, I figured logging all of my key conversations where others seek out advice from me, would be clue to where my niche lies.

The trend hasn’t popped out yet- but when it does, I will be sure to share what it is along with the creative new name of my coaching business.

For now, I am sticking with love- in all areas of life. After all, love is the foundation of human existence. What better niche is there?

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As a kid I wasn’t educated on financial responsibility. In fact, I think my parents are just now learning what that means. So after I high school, I did the typical thing & charged up credit cards, took out personal loans for things like tires & a computer, & traded in a car that was paid-off for a car payment.

Looking back I can see the error of my ways. I only wish someone had been there to slap me around a bit & knock some sense into me.

Don’t get me wrong, my parents aren’t to blame. I take full responsibility for my actions. However, I do wish that somewhere along the way I would have been taught about credit scores, interest rates & smart investments.

Right now, I am sitting on $14,000 of debt- I’m not afraid to admit it. My ideal goal is to be out of it by the time that I am 30 if not sooner (I am 24 right now.)

This was the first year I have been able to actively pay off my debt. Although this is true, my credit score isn’t showing the effort I have made (which is more than frustrating.)

Sadly, I am still generally uneducated when it comes to my finances & if there is someone out there now who has interest in sitting me down & teaching me- I am MORE than willing to listen.

I have chosen to be patient with all of this. I know my usual behavior requires instant gratification. However, I know the waiting game will pay off in the long run here- literally.

So this is my testimony & my cry for help. If you or someone you know is a money genius- I need assistance.

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I had planned on taking a blogging break until Monday, but I just can’t do it. The excitement of my newly repaired computer has got me riled up & ready to share.

Number 1. The Holiday JuJu virtual retreat is this coming Tuesday. It’s $28. You get a awesome journal, a sanity journals (bad-ass) coaster and an hour long call they gives you the tools you need to create a magical, intentional Holiday experience. Sign Up Here. (Leave a comment if you have questions.)

Number 2. If you can’t make the call, sign up anyway and we will send you the audio on Wednesday.

Number 3. If you live in Dallas, come to the Pink Posse Event tomorrow. We will be talking about our values, morals and what it means to have them in align. Not to mention the speaker is an incredible person you will want to meet no matter what he is talking about.

Number 4. I met with a possible sponsor yesterday for my blog who ended up becoming a social media client. I am stoked about this for numerous amounts of reasons. The main one being that her services and presence are more than a blessing in my life. I will share more about her soon.

Number 5. I am giving a way a FREE spot in the Holiday JuJu virtual retreat. Here is what you do (I will be picking the winner on Monday.)

• For one entry. Leave a comment why you want to take this course on this blog post.
• For an additional entry. Send out this tweet: Crossing my fingers in hopes to win a free spot in the Holiday JuJu retreat with @MeganMonique http://su.pr/1tj1H0

Tada! Your entry is complete.

Looking forward to getting back to my regular posting on Monday. So much to share. Happy Weekend!