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I'm Back! Let's IGNITE Our Spark!
Let's IGNITE our Spark! Can We Do It? A CAN DO positive attitude is the key to Success! Choose! Explore! Journey! Live the Life You Imagined! Say "YES" to I CAN! I WILL! I AM! Begin each day with a...
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Let's Get Physical!
215321381 Join me as we participate in today's physical activity! Are you ready to diversify your workout routine? Are you ready to burn some calories? Are you prepared to elevate your metabolism?...
View ArticleTop 10 Signs You Are Too Old to Be Trick or Treating
Top 10 Signs You Are Too Old to Be Trick or Treating: 10. You get winded from knocking on the door. 9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you. 8. You ask for high fiber candy only. 7. When...
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I Need Support! Too many losses .....
Once again, I am grieving inwardly from another loss of a family member to cancer. Although, I am adopted, I have had the privilege of meeting my natural mother, half-sister, brother-in-law, nephew...
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Thanksgiving Humor
429 Q. Why did the Pilgrims want to sail to America in the spring? A. Because April showers bring Mayflowers. 429 Q. What key has legs and can't open doors? A. A Turkey 4...
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JOIN ME in a SP Workout Game Challenge - SIA Week 2
Do you enjoy watching television? Are you FED UP with being interrupted from one commercial following another in between your shows? IF SO, there is a SOLUTION on how we CAN handle these annoying...
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My Vision Board - SIA Week 3
I am DONE with being the fat girl! This BAHAMA MAMA is SPRINGING TO ACTION! I commit to be FIT with Ballet fitness! I CAN and WILL shape myself into the person I want to be! ~ Monika ~ 104
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THANK YOU Blog
I am writing a THANK YOU blog. At this time, I am unable to respond individually to those that offered their support during my youngest son’s hospitalization. The last ten days have been a very...
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My Son's Hospitalization Update
As many of you already know, due to multiple health issues, my 16 - year old son, Nick, was first admitted into the hospital last month on April 12th . He was discharged from the hospital on April...
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October Acrostic Motivation
Let's make October the month to renew and refresh ourselves! Fall is the season to rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit! Let’s enjoy the colorful sights, autumn scents and wildlife sounds of October!...
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October Fitness Vision Board
Make exercise a habit! Let’s challenge our bodies with October fitness! Sweat the pounds away and enjoy the benefits of fitness! Boost self-confidence! Burn calories! Shed body fat! Tone muscles!...
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Remembering Our Troops
Happy Holidays to the men and women who protect and serve our country at home and abroad! Honoring our soldiers and their families that await the safety of their return. God Bless Our Troops and their...
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JOIN ME in a New Year's Pledge!
Happy New Year! Let's take our goals that we have set for the first month of the new year and charge after them in an unstoppable manner! JOIN ME as we journey together in a 2014 New Year’s Pledge: WE...
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Tribute to Memorial Day
232 Remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces! Thank You for sacrificing your lives for our freedom! God Bless our fallen heroes! 232 * Honor *...
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Involved In Head-On Collision Accident
I just got home from the ER an hour ago. This morning, I was involved in a head-on collision accident with my van. Luckily, no broken bones or injuries from the driver that hit my van. I am bruised...
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Honoring Flag Day
On June 14th, Flag Day is celebrated every year to honor the stars and stripes. The flag of the United States represents freedom. Let's always remember our loyalty to the nation, reaffirm our belief in...
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Update on My Car Accident
On June 7th, I was involved in a head-on collision accident with my van. Since my auto accident, I have been in extreme pain. I’m suffering from chronic neck pain that has radiated down my right...
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Happy Birthday in Heaven, Bill!
In loving memory of my beloved husband and soulmate, Bill. Who left my loving arms on January 28, 2008. Always on my mind, forever in my heart. We are forever connected between the invisible string...
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Update on My Car Accident
As many of you know, I was involved in a head-on collision accident with my van on June 7th. For nearly a month, I suffered from chronic neck pain that radiated down my right shoulder, arm and...
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I'm BACK! Together, We CAN Do It!
I'm BACK! Due to hardware system failure and not having access to a computer since early November, 2014, I had to temporarily leave SP. Throughout my absence, you continued to remain in my thoughts....
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My Spark Friends Inspire Me!
Never miss an opportunity to tell people how much they mean to you. My Spark friends are the best! It's special people like you that help me keep going and remain focused. I am grateful to have you as...
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Happy Father's Day in Heaven!
26 In Loving Memory of my heavenly dad - Samuel L. Powell 26 Thank you for all the wonderful advice and direction you have given me over the years that shaped me into the person I am today. You truly...
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Honoring 4th of July!
232195283304 As we celebrate our Nation's birth, please HONOR the men and women of our Armed Forces, past, present and future, whose courage, commitment and continued sacrifices enable us ...
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Spark Journey TIPS (Part 1)
192 Beginning Weight: 198 pounds 9 Weight Lost: 58 pounds 248 Maintenance Weight: 140 pounds From learning experiences and mishaps with SP, I created TIPS that continue to inspire me. Copies are taped...
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My Spark Journey (Part 2)
Hi! My name is Monika and I’m 58 – years young-at-heart! I am the proud mom and grandma of one daughter (37 yrs), two sons (21 and 19 yrs) and two grandsons (17 and 4 yrs). 192 Beginning Weight:...
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NO-excuse NO-vember!
The holiday season is a difficult time of the year for maintaining healthy nutrition and fitness habits! Let's challenge ourselves to welcome NOvember by breaking the cycle of reverting to bad habits!...
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Honoring Veteran's Day!
It is Veteran's Day. We honor those who have so bravely served this country. America is founded on the principle of freedom, justice, and liberty for all. Our nation's soldiers serve every day to...
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In Honor of Mother's Day
26 In Loving Memory of my heavenly mother - Maria T. Powell : We are forever connected between the invisible string leading to your eternal heart and my earthly heart. Never forgotten and forever...
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