Dr. J

You gotta love going to the dentist.


It ranks right up there with going to the MVD or trying on swimsuits. However, I have a very hot dentist-- Dr. J. He is always hiking extreme mountains around the world and buying every high tech gizmo invented for his practice. Plus, he does the best crown in town.





I met Dr.J through my husband. When you go in for your 6 month check up you get graded. The hygiene tech, Elena, does the dirty work and then they decide what grade you get based on if you were brushing and flossing as you should and how long it took her to make your pearly whites clean and shiny. Joe would come home and say I got an "A" or "A-". I went to my first check up and got a "B". It was then that I realized Joe just went in and LIED to the dentist because Joe NEVER EVER flosses. He just told them he flosses every day to get an A. Well, don't you know I righted that ship the next time I went in for my appointment!

Flossing is really important though...don't neglect it! Prevents bad breath and bacteria!


Smile. It's a Good Life.

SUPERFOODS

Do you have a health plan?

Now, I'm not talkin' Cigna or Medicare....those are your Health Insurance Companies!! They don't pay unless you are SICK! (I would call that Sick Care!)

Joe and I have put together a 20 year health plan! How do you want to look in 20 years? How much do you plan to weigh? How about your energy and flexibility? Now, what steps will it take to make that a reality?

One thing we can suggest is putting SUPERFOODS into your diet! Our goal is to try and consume at least 3 superfoods every day! It's really pretty easy to do once you start paying attention to it.

Apples
Avacados
Beans
Blueberries
Dark Chocolate
Kiwis
Oats
Spinach
Walnuts
Yogurt

This document goes into detail about each one.

Kind of fun!


Mmm Mmm Good Life.

When the Time Comes

I have been to three funerals this year.

I think I've only been to about 15-20 funerals in my whole life. I guess the reason these 3 funerals have been on my mind is because all of the people were about my age. Now to some of you...52 sounds ANCIENT, but in my world I feel I have another 50-60 years to go!





This sweet lady was Becky Mendoza, and she passed away not long after this photo was taken. She had the STUD,(and I do mean STUD) Diego, that sired the two litters our boxer, Lucy, whelped. Becky came to our home to help deliver the pups both times. She had a seizure right after all the pups were born in the first litter. Consequently, she found out she had a brain tumor. I was so happy she could enjoy helping with the second litter about 18 months later- boxers were her passion.
Beckys funeral was so sweet and inspiring. I learned so much about her and her faith in God that day.

The song for this post has been my favorite worship song for about the past 10 years. About a month ago I was driving to the most recent funeral. I turned on the radio and there was a quiet pause ... and then this tune came on. It was one of those "moments" that happen when you feel God all over you.

I am grateful for His love and our hope of eternal life after this one.

God makes life good.

Plan B

The Recession. It has had an impact on everyone I know.

I have given significant thought to what has happened to us through this economic crisis. We sized down and made some tough choices as to "needs" and "wants" and significantly tightened our belt. The real estate market in Phoenix took the biggest nosedive I have seen in my 18 years in the business. People are losing their homes, their jobs, their investments, their retirement. We must remember that economic downturns are cyclical and it will happen again. Now, more than ever, it is important to position yourself to be able to weather the next storm. How can you take whatever the economy throws at you?

How can you worry a little less? Plan a little more!

Most affluent retirees get 17% of their retirement income from Social Security. We must find ways to create residual income. We must find adequate protection from market downturns.

Joe and I have found what we believe to be a very lucrative as well as rewarding home based business in Univera. It allows us to continue with our present jobs, but also work toward more financial security and time freedom in an extremely viable business model. The network marketing industry is growing by leaps and bounds as many major corporations are adopting this style of distribution as it is extremely profitable for them and allows people to create their own opportunities. The Robert Kiyosaki book "The Business School For People Who Like Helping People" explains the basic ins and outs of relationship marketing and the benefits of helping others grow and be successful.

What will the job market look like when all of this shakes out? The job lost might not be back again- then what? Right now the job seekers outnumber the job openings 6 to 1. The opportunity we have found with Univera gives us creative self employment. We must reshape our work life. It is a completely different way to think about the rest of your life.






We are looking for others who want to help change the health of those they know and love. That small beginning will mushroom and multiply into thousands of people through this business model. We can change the health and wellness of the world. Univera's mission statement is to bring the best of nature to humankind. It will be a significant outcome...and we can be a part of this renewal! How great to be a part of that change in others! We have found the secret to aging better!

We are looking for others who want to find another income source. Whether all you are looking for is to pay for these fantastic products or a six-figure income to replace the job you have now, the sky is the limit for everyone in this company, not just the few at the top. Univera's brilliant compensation plan is unmatched in the industry. It will be a significant financial renewal for many of us. How exciting to be able to help others financially! Is the time right for you? We have a place where you can create your opportunity! Let's go to the top together!

To Your Good Life.

Argyle and Country Clubs

A fairy tale golf-princess kind of day is what I had this week. I was invited along with 11 others to experience Silverleaf Golf Club in Scottsdale. Playing golf is one of my favorite activities, so to get the opportunity to play at this exclusive club was a real treat. It is a stunning venue- the fairways wind through the secluded canyons and valleys of the McDowell mountains. However, I didn't realize exactly what kind of a treat I was in for.

First things first, what to wear. Now you know that with golf it doesn't matter how you play, it's how you look....so I chose my understated and clubish argyle vest and matchy match visor with lucky Jayhawk ball marker. Check.





After the valet took the car and clubs away, I was ushered into the beautiful 50,000 sq.ft.clubhouse. Incredible views, awesome architecture, extremely country-clubish for sure. Then we got to the gorgeous locker room where I had my private locker with my name on it for the day! After an outstanding breakfast buffet we went to the pro shop to meet our caddy! J.D. was an ASU student and caddy-extraordinairre for our foursome! He read my putts, cleaned my balls, raked my traps (too often), found my ball if it happened to be in the desert instead of the fairway (only twice),gave me my yardage and direction, just basically made me feel like a golf princess! The greens were lightening fast(at least 12.5 or 13), the course was in the best shape of the entire year, the weather was sunny & 85 degrees...absolutely divine! The 50 foot putt I made on 16 was the best! Lunch afterward in the library topped it off. Just a HUGE BIG SMILE kind of day.

Isn't that what we need every once in a while? Experiences that knock your socks off and kind of take you by surprise? Those days that let you forget the commotion and goings on?

Life's good.

Journey

I'm not here to discuss the pleasures of that particular rock band, (although I think Steve Perry was an incredible voice and loved the use of this song by The Sopranos finale in 2007), but I am starting this blog in hopes of inspiring others to join me in a journey of health, wellness and renewal.

Over the past three years I have experienced a makeover in my physical health goals after coming in contact with a life changing company called UNIVERA. Simply put, Univera makes natural products for the purpose of changing the world's health....and it has definitely done that for little old Diane from Kansas. (and Toto, too) Check it out by clicking on the Univera logo on my sidebar.

I have learned that we can alter the way we experience the aging process. Because of this change in me, I am willing to learn this crazy computer gizmo called a blog in hopes of building a little community to be inspiring to and inspired by others.

P.S. Thanks to my daughter for her techno-saavyishness in helping me even though I must endure her ridicule because I can't remember how to do it a second time and she has to show me AGAIN!

I want to share things of The Good Life- --and this consists not only about health, but of spiritual, financial, business, family, and relationships as well. If we only have an allotted time to spend here on this earth, why not focus on these things and hopefully grow to the point where we have significance?

Gotta love A Good Life.