I have a feeling this weeks blog posts are going to be much like our living situation right now….scattered! hehe. But the one thing I am good I always seem to keep in line are my PINS. Yes, things I see that I like on pinterest. It’s like the ultimate BOOKMARKING technique. Am I right?
So consider today’s post all about the PIN, Cotter PINS. Maybe I should call them Cottins or Potters? Oh this could go on for a while. Let’s get started, shall we?
Words to PIN
What’s the first phrase that stood out to you?
(mine was TAKE RISKS)
Moves to PIN
Love this woman and all the women who put this together!
Click on the image below for a good core workout.
Recipe to PIN
I think these beat Hershey Kisses (for now).
Thoughts to PIN
Day 4 of my optimist challenge.
“Choose to live as a victor, not a victim.”
Man did this come at the right time. Perfect words to hear. And I love the definition.
VICTOR:
1. a person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.
2. a winner in any struggle or contest.
Which V-word would you want someone to use when describing you?
What have you “pinned” today?
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the LOVELY SPABETTIE!!!
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Less sugar was the first thing I saw. I need to! I just love ice cream so much. ;/
Meg recently posted..(Not A) Fail
have you tried the greek yogurt ice cream? THATS good STUFF! and less sugar.
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Oooh no I haven’t! I’ll have to keep my eyes out for that!
Meg recently posted..(Not A) Fail
Ready for this, hang head in shame….i have no clue what pin interest really is uhhh
Stephanie recently posted..Raise Your Hand For Anxious Athletes!
its probably a good thing. Pinterest is addicting! eek!
Thanks for the love!! The first words I saw were “Talk Less, Listen More.” Needed to read that today…sometimes it’s SO hard!
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..tuesday trainer – core
oh i know. I’ve been praying for words NOT to say, haha. So i guess talk less and listen more would be perfect. right?!
enjoy the process and breathe…..that helps me a lot!
kalli recently posted..Urban walk
yes, its a process. One that we will get through and it will be worth it! Enjoy, right?!
I keep pinning fall clothes….in hopes that it drops 20 degrees sometime soon!
Katie @ Raisins&Apples recently posted..Groceries
ohh, i need to do that. Maybe then it will drop below 90F here! haha.
The first word that caught my eye was “breathe” – some how very fitting given my personality and mantra and all that jazz, huh?
I love that yours was “take risks” – especially fitting giving what you Cotters are in the midst of right now!!
PS.would you believe I have yet to get into the pinterest craze?? Am I missing out?
Jess recently posted..Snippets of “haven”
Jess, i am pretty sure you’d be a pinning fool! You have such a creative outlet and this feeds right into it. and I knew you see BREATHE, its YOU!
Love pintrest, isn’t it great!
Gen recently posted..Blue Velvet Cookies and a Quiet Weekend
Am i following you? I need to!!
the first phrase I saw was talk less listen more..which is always true. How appropriate to “take risks” as you’re moving and changing so much right now
stephanie recently posted..Can I/ Should I?
i know, funny how that works.
LCCotter recently posted..P.I.T (Pin It Tuesday)
Awesome post girl! I believe we live in such a world of “victim” we all play the roll, but I believe it is important to get your victim into balance.
I used to be the victim for everything…its how I was raised, but when I started seeing reflections in people I didn’t “like” or whatever, I could see myself!
We design our lives!! Only Me,Myself and I
xxoo
Kris | iheartwellness.com recently posted..Tighten Tuesday – Bar Method
WOW, so powerful kris! I like that. Get that victim in balance. Or rather take off the IM (i’m) in victim and and replace it. We are better than that. Our reflections should be bright!
The word that stuck out to me was BREATHE…which is what I need to do! : )
yes breathe and then RELAX! thats what I am seeing. Ok, the relax isn’t in there but it should be.
don’t forget to breathe!!! that’s exactly what i plan on practicing with yoga starting tomorrow!!!!!!!
Kim K recently posted..Flat on my Back
yea! Is it hot yoga? Let me know how it goes. Did you talk to the kiwi yet? We need to take care of you!
I’ve only been out to pinterest once. I love the say nice things about others quote. So true. So, I’ll say something nice about you: You’re awesome my friend
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Spin, Chipotle Tempeh Chili & Home Projects
oh thank you friend. You are awesome! You know that though. and if you got on Pinterest, i’d be addicted to your pins. I know your style!
LOVE this! Especially the first one. When I saw you tweet it, I saved the graphic, I just love it. The words that jumped out at me? Listen more.
jobo recently posted..Wine country…the love affair continues.
LIsten more. I think ALL women are in need of this. I’m listening friend.
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Thanks for the link to Lindsay’s blog- love it! & love the workouts
Holly recently posted..New Fall TV Shows
so good! i love her plyo workout too. Live demos!
p.s.
I’m watching NEW GIRL now.
I pinned outfits from Polyvore today. Love Polyvore! Love Pinterest!
Christine @ Merf In Progress recently posted..Football, I Love You. No, Really. I Do.
I don’t pin….yet. I can’t add something else to my to-do list at this moment, but it sounds like fun!
Being a victor always sounds like a good idea
Lisa recently posted..Food Label SCVNGR Hunt at Wegmans
i think i could give up everything and be a professional “pinner.” haha, its a great creative outlet….when you have time!
BREATH
I love that, it has to go some place special for me.
yes, deeeeep breath! i need that too lara.
haha! so I keep trying to get into pinterest but i just haven’t yet. i think i have pinned about one thing. but i loved the “word pin” and the first word that stuck out to me was “breathe”….i found that fitting as the first thing to happen when I am stressed is that I forget to breathe. weird thing to say but so true. I like that it is a simple reminder and can calm me almost immediately! hope you are doing wonderfully friend!
once you get started you can’t stop, its kinda addicting. So maybe it best you don’t. haha. Just go breathe my friend. Love you!
The first phrase I saw was less sugar…boo haha. I love pinterest..I have to limit my time on it so that I get homework done
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Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Supersets and Chicken for One
haha, well less sugar ain’t bad. I can’t talk though cause I’m not a sugar person. I’m a savory. How’s little kitten??
She’s doing great!!
Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Supersets and Chicken for One
sugar was the first thing I saw since I scrolled weird… but after I closed my eyes and looked at the whole image, I saw the talk less, listen more phrase. hmmmm
thanks for the comment on my blog. it has me thinking about my calorie intake. I had never really thought there was a chance I wasn’t getting enough. Now if I can only calculate what I’m getting.. lol
TheHungeredOne@MovingandMunching recently posted..Weekly Workout Recap and Some Rambles
have you tried fitday.com? Its a great way to see what you are taking in and what you are needing. One day might give you a good idea. Hope it helps!
Not letting myself get into pinterest, I simply don’t have the time to add something else to my list even though I know I’d love it!
Talk less listen more stood out to me… I think this is a quality I possess, I tend to be much more comfortable listening then speaking about myself.
i don’t either. Yet somehow I find myself pinning things when I could be working, EEEK! Oh gosh, this is not a good habit. I tend to be a better listenter as well. I need to learn to slow my thoughts, then speak later. I totally agree with you!
thanks girl for post all this! seriously what I need to read here tonight!! first thing that stood out to me was remember to breathe!
myself and my family are going through a lot right now and I do need to remember to breathe! and needed to read that about being a victor!! so true!!
xoxo
Lori
Pure2raw Twins recently posted..Coconut trial
i think we are always in the same place in life. I know its hard right now, but we are victors! We can overcome this challenge and first things first…..BREATHE! big hug friend.
Girl I am obsessed w/ browsing pinterest! I havent actually pinned anything on my board tho haha!
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Klh recently posted..Airplane Pet Peeves
you need to so i can follow it!! hehe, i know, just one more thing to get addicted to.
LCCotter recently posted..P.I.T (Pin It Tuesday)
I think I pinned an outfit this morning, ha but I honestly can’t remember if that was today or yesterday.
Rambling. All to say that I don’t “Pin!” very often
Heather @ Dietitian on the Run recently posted..Back on My Feet
What V word? Well my last name starts with a V so that’s pretty common. A lot of our friends joke that “V is for Victory” in reference to our last name (long story, but it’s funny) so probably something like that would be my word.
Rach recently posted..Because sometimes pancakes should be blue
haha, the V word means Victor or Victim, which one would you be? But I like that your last starts with V and I love your positivity RAch!!!
mine was talk less. Ha! Yeah right.
Katie recently posted..Cookies: Meringues are SO easy!
ya, its gotta be wrong then. I think yours would be “GET MOVING.” haha, see…I’m clever.
Goat Cheese Kisses?! Gimme those now!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles recently posted..CSA Comeback
for real! We have such similar tasted Court!
Nice post Lindsay! My swim coach told me a long story of 2 people with incredible heart today… and then we he finished, he told me that’s what I had. Totally made my day.
So having “Heart” and being a champion–that’s how I would want to be described.
And I would you describe you as amazing, Lindsay!
Chuck recently posted..3 days!
Your coach is right! you do have heart. And you have PASSION! it lives and breathes in you Chuck. Hey, how did Augusta go?
“Breathe” was the first thing I saw, which is definitely a reminder I need these days!
Madeline – Greens and Jeans recently posted..sneak peek
i think most people saw that too! funny, maybe we all need a yoga retreat, eh?
omg SO crazy, as I was reading the word board, TAKE RISKS was the ONE phrase that I loved and hit me, and below you said it was same one for you! Ha! We are on same page ; )
Love ya girl! Hope the move goes as smooth as it can for you guys! xo
katie recently posted..Berry Amazing Protein { Wrap }
we are on the same page! crazy but good, right?!
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Love that last quote! We’re more than conquerors!
Abby recently posted..Constructive Criticism
Yes, we are!! reminds me of your post yesterday, which i LOVED!
The first word i saw was breathe. Definitely something i need to work on. I get so caught up in the fast pace of life that i forget to take a break and just take care of myself!
I love pinterest, but for some reason it stopped working on my computer. Major bummer! There are so many good sites i would never have found without it.
Tara recently posted..Wanna run like me?
WOOO HOOO, my friend, once again you say the right thing EXACTLY when I need it. you may think this is a random post, but besides being fun, that last quote is a doozie. I don’t think I’ve ever been a victim, for me life is too short for that… sometimes things get… challenging… and that is just the extra punch of energy I needed today! XO
Kristina @ spabettie recently posted..blueberry pumpkin hemp muffins
well said Kris, and it shows! you live your life to the fullest and I admire that more than you know! hope your birthday was fabulous!
He first thing I saw was breathe… Guess I need to take a breath huh? Hope your Wednesday is great!!
Unless we’re a yoga teacher, I think we could all use a good “breath” of life. Right?! Hope you get that today friend!
The first words I saw were “Take Risks.” I think I am doing better with this lately. I finally started a blog after thinking about it for months. I was nervous to put myself out in the open, but so far it has been a very positive experience.
Lindsay @ biking before bed recently posted..“What’s my age again?”
yes, and I am so glad you did!! Youre great Linds!
i need a makeout sesh with goat cheese kisses haha
julie recently posted..single lady secrets
awww ya, make out session for sure! with tongue? okay, that was a little too far, i know.
v is for “valiant” because i (try my hardest) to look adversity in the eye … and then kick it in the nuts!
i’m loving “pinning,” too! i even got the app!
tea-bagginit recently posted..To all my single ladies …
dams straight! i like that T!
I’m off to go check out those goat cheese kisses. The hubby would love those (of course, I would too!)
Today I pinned a recipe/pic of pumpkin mousse I found on Country Living’s website (or… I think that was where I got it… hmmm)
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..WIAW: Lazy Girl Edition
they look pretty simple too! i’m all about cheese kisses, haha.
The word ‘breathe’ literally slapped me in the face; I think I might need to relax a little this week.
Those goat cheese kisses look scrumptious, but would have to be pretty amazing to knock me away from my hershey dedication.
Ashley@BakerbyNature recently posted..Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted Tomatoes
i have a feeling these kisses are a little richer, but in a gooooood way!! okay, now go breathe. we all need to.
LCCotter recently posted..P.I.T (Pin It Tuesday)
Wow- this so fits what is happening in our lives- John and I are off to Minnesota to celelbrate that is is a Global Hero, and running the Twin Cities 10 miler! Cant wait!!
He wrote my blog today, as a surprise, I think you will love it!!
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Michelle recently posted..MY hero!
oh yea! now I can’t wit to check it out!
BREATHE stuck out for me
Clearly I’m not the only one.
As for a V word- vivacious.
Kristen (inspiredbydooce) recently posted..why runners need yoga (or at least why this runner does)
yes, we need to breathe. ONE BIG LONG BREATH of fresh air maybe?! hehe.
LCCotter recently posted..30 minute Thursday: The Double
I just started pinning tonight! I’m still lost with it right now, but can’t wait to get my head wrapped around it
Liz recently posted..Chocolate Chip Pancake Cookies
once you start, it kinda gets addicting. But in a fun way! good luck! haha.
Talk less listen more is something I have been consciously working on for the past few months – it’s so funny how that is really a much more effective way of forging friendships rather than showing off how amazingly hilarious and cool you are. A little humility goes a long way! Also finally checked out the Tuesday Trainer – I love that paper plate move! Always looking for little things I can do in my house while making bfast/waiting for my laundry/etc.
Diana recently posted..It’s mine and I own it
well said. We can be great friends to people without even talking, ya know? And so happy you did the plate move, fun stuff!