My husband & Father Roderick

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!

So, this morning, I was listening to episode #782 of "The Break" with Father Roderick and around the 43 minute mark, I heard that my husband dedicated an episode to me. 

First, I thought I had misheard what Father Roderick was saying, then I started to tremble. I was so touched that my husband would think of something like this, that he knows how much it would mean to me. Words cannot express how grateful I am.

One of my idols, a person I look up to in so many ways, talked about me and the things Father Roderick said are still surreal to me.

OMG!

This will forever be one of the highlights of my life. I cannot count how many times I have listened to this part of the episode already and I will listen to it over and over and over again. 

Thank, Andreas. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! I have THE BEST husband in the WOOOOOOOOORLD!!!!!

And thank you, Father Roderick, for believing in me, for encouraging me and for praying for us.

I am beyond honored to know that you are thinking of me. 

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

I watched this speech of Steve Jobs around 2am this morning because I could not sleep. Rarely have I heard a more inspiring speech. These are words that one should listen to every morning before starting one's day and I am sure it would make a huge difference on one's decisions. This is a speech that definitely gave me that much needed kick in the butt. It made me want to stop procrastinating and finally go ahead and really get into the A to Z podcasting tutorials.

Ok, admittedly, a huge factor of why I am still lingering and haven't gotten past the first steps is that I fell into this deep black hole without seeing a reason to move on, even to live. So, if you are struggling with that, you certainly don't have the energy to learn the necessary steps on how to podcast.

A second reason for not moving forward with the tutorials is that I am awfully scared of failing again. This is a fear that paralyzes me. I love being creative, I love the possibilities offered to me by Cliff Ravenscraft and I love that I get to be part of this special class; but now that it is getting serious, some part of me is blocked. I almost feel like I need someone to sit next to me holding my hand while I go through every single step or tutorial. I will work through those issues and I will *try* very hard to stay confident.

After a wonderful weekend in Germany (only disturbed by my brother on Saturday night and Sunday morning), a fun day at the office with my husband, I feel like I have the necessary "drive" to continue with my work.

Now, go and watch this video! Go, go, go! ;)

YouTube - Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

More than I deserve!

Today, I received a package from the US that brightened my day.
My very good friends Stephanie and Cliff from gspn.tv sent me a signed copy of Candace Cameron Bure's book "Reshaping It All". Cliff and Stephanie recently did an interview with the author for Family From the Heart, one of their many podcasts. Candace shared how she struggled with food and how she gained a healthy perspective, ultimately overcoming her disorder.
I knew that they would send me this book, because they mentioned it during the interview, but I still teared up - what else, right? ;) - when I opened the package. Having friends who care so deeply about me, is still unfathomable to me and it gives me more strenght and solace than I can express.
Cliff and Stephanie are not the only ones who pray for me, think of me, send me short notes and emails. Every single one of those messages reminds me of how blessed I am and they give me the energy to continue the path to health.
This army of friends and family cheering for me serves as a means of holding me accountable, of not letting me give up even when I feel like I am too scared or too exhausted to take the next step.

And that is truly invaluable.

I cannot wait to dive into this book. 

 THANK YOU, Stephanie and Cliff!

Here is a link to the interview:

http://gspn.tv/146-family-from-the-heart-candace-cameron-bure-interview/

You've got to check this out!

While I am working on some posts about Cameroon, but not really getting anywhere (frustrating grrrr), I am going to steal a popular phrase from one of my best friend's podcast "Pink Acres" called:

I would love for you to listen to a relatively new podcast called "Dad and the Dude".

This is definitely my new favorite podcast.

The concept is quite simple: Ellis, the dude, and his dad, who most of you will know from THE BAGEL TECH NETWORK (and if you don't, shame on you!!! :P), talk about one subject that is on Ellis' mind.

Ellis is awesome, quick-witted and sometimes too wise for his own good. The conversations are hilarious; at times you laugh so hard that you can't breathe anymore.

Ellis often reminds me of Karl Pilkington, whom I LOVE.

Just follow the link and give it a try, you will instantly love it!

http://www.bageltechnews.com/?cat=220

Also, follow @bageltechnews on twitter to get updates on new episodes.

P.S. If there are some guys reading this who would just love to have a girlfriend, but have no clue how to start a conversation: listen to Ellis' unique pick-up lines and LEARN! (Episode #2)

P.P.S. If you haven't yet (which I highly doubt), check out the "Pink Acres" Podcast too. It's worth it. http://www.pinkacres.tv/podcast/