Earth Day, Eagles and Mike Holmes

I’ve been seeing a lot of information about Earth Day.  I happen to love Mother Earth, and all the beauty she shares.

Here’s a really neat site to visit.

http://www.hancockwildlifechannel.org

Click on the Live Cams!

Each of the live cams is on a Bald Eagle Nest in BC, Canada.  The first one has chicks!  The other two nests have eggs that the parents have been caring for.  As of earlier this evening the eggs have not hatched.

Beautiful!

I was speaking to my son the other night about the miracle of life.  He asked me how, when the baby is in the tummy, it gets arms and legs.  I tried to explain some of it, but it was hard!  I ended up at “it’s truly a miracle how it happens.” 

And it really is!  All of it!

It’s a miracle that the trees know to grow.  The whole growing process of plants, animals, and how the sun and earth interact.  It’s all absolutely amazing.

What do I do for Mother Earth?  I’ve been learning more about how to be green. I recycle. I compost. I’m installing the “green” light bulbs in my house.  When it’s warm enough, I put my clothes out on a line rather than using the dryer.

I found out, the other day, how there’s two green communities being built near me.  One’s in Clear Lake, Alberta.  They are exclusive lake front properties being built by Mike Holmes of Holmes on Homes.  He’s done some building down in New Orleans too.  Some really neat stuff!  He’s also building a green community of about 450 homes in Okotoks, Alberta too.  Oh…did you know Mike’s Canadian?  :-D 

What are you doing to show your appreciation for Mother Earth?

Do you have any tips about going green?

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

Who said JOY Riding is bad?

Dr. Joe Rubino talks about The Ingredient Necessary for Success

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Joe Rubino on Welcome Changes once again.  I was inspired to ask him to play immediately after his other show, and I’m grateful he agreed!

I learned a long time ago to follow inspiration.  I don’t always listen, but I did this time!

I’ve been reading through his book to prepare for his show today.

Please do come and play!

The show is at 3PM Eastern today, April 21st, 2009.  Visit http://welcomechangesradio.com to listen online.

In the mean time check out these two sites.

http://queenofjoy.com/recommends/selfesteem
http://queenofjoy.com/recommends/cpr

See you there!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

Who says Joy Riding is bad?

My Personal Best

This last Saturday was the Divisional International Speech Contest.  I competed against 6 amazing speakers.  It was an amazing experience I wouldn’t trade for anything!

I didn’t win, but that didn’t matter.  This was my personal best!  Actually, it was my first International Speech Contest.  I’m proud of the fact that I did win the Area Contest the first time out!

I’m going to learn more about the judging criteria so I can be more prepared the next time around.  I’ve emailed a few people for some advice and recommendations.

I had family there supporting me.  The majority of my Toastmasters Club were there supporting me.  I had wonderful feedback from all of them.  Many figured I should have finished within the top three.  Were they biased?  Maybe, and that’s OK.  No matter what I appreciated their thoughts and feedback.

My Next Goal in Toastmasters is to complete my 10 Manual Speeches and receive my Competent Communicator Designation.  I only have 2 speeches to go, so I figure that’s a synch.  🙂

After the Area competition I was asked by another club to do my “Perfect” speech there.  I’m checking in to find out if they are still interested.  If yes, I’ll use this as one of my last two speeches to get CC designation, and I’m going to see if it an be recorded too.

All in all, I’m pretty darn proud of myself.  I believe I did excellent for my first competition! 

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

PS ~ Got Goals? Want to get here faster? Hire a Coach!

I Dreamed a Dream

I watched this video and was totally blown away!

This woman is not much older than I am, and has never let go of her dream!  It’s a dreams he’s had since she was 12.

What’s stopped her?  She has never having had a chance, and I’d agree.  It’s due to judgments regarding her appearance.

The thing is, despite what everyone else might have thought, she never let go of the dream.

Now, the time has come.  Her chance has come.

Check out Susan Boyle here!

Watch the Video.

Go watch!

Dream a Dream.

And hang on to it! Your chance may come to!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

PS ~ Your Joy Journal is a great place to let those dreams out.  Join the Community too.

Welcome Changes Radio ~ a Show for Parents of Teens

Have you ever wondered if Law of Attraction could be supporting your teen through high school?  This weeks guest says “Yes!” and he’s written a book to do just that!

John Edwards is a teacher with over 17 years experience, has written and published numerous books in the education field and in the field of Law of Attraction. His motivation is to assist teenagers around the world to reach their academic goals, create massive self-confidence and live a life without limitations by exposing them to the untapped power of their mind.

Come on over to http://welcomechangesradio.com on Tuesday, April 14th at 1PM Pacific / 4PM Eastern and listen!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

PS ~ Wouldn’t it be FUN to JOY RIDE through Life?  Driving Lessons here!