Success

In order to achieve the success of the people you look you to you have to be willing to do things that you normally would shy away from.  You have to be willing to take the blame for all of you failures and understand that it's not the end.  Lastly, BELIEVE in YOU.  Turn your WISH LIST into a DONE/COMPLETE LIST.  DSDQ

Mistakes

Instead of wondering and dwelling on our mistakes I believe we should learn from them and show others how not to make the same ones.  Mistakes are part of our past and the past should be left behind.  I am reminded by my children that we are constantly learning and evolving no matter how old we get.  As I approach my next birthday I am already planning on making the next year better.  I will be wiser.  I will not doubt myself.  I will be a better husband and father.  Why am I writing this...  I will learn from my mistakes and not dwell on them as I did this past year.  Once it's done let it be.  Whenever an opportunity comes I will rise to the occasion and not make the same mistakes.  You should do the same.  DSDQ

Greatness

Greatness is not believed it's ACHIEVED!! How? Only through hard work, dedication and commitment can this done. DSDQ

The way to succeed is to do things that either others won't do or walk away from because it's hard or difficult.  From this point on (July 19, 2012) you will be measured (not judged) by what you accomplish and not by what or where you fall short.  Yesterday is gone.  Learn from the past but don't dwell on it.  DSDQ!

Freedom of choice

So many lives are changing around us daily.  Take the time to recognized those putting in the effort and the work.  It is not easy.  We are granted so few things in life.  One thing that you must not take for granted is the freedom of choice.  We make the choice in life to either accept things as they are or choose to make a change(s). DSDQ!

Moving forward

The way to succeed is to do things that either others won't do or walk away from because it's hard or difficult.  From this point on (July 19, 2012) you will be measured (not judged) by what you accomplish and not by what or where you fall short.  Yesterday is gone.  Learn from the past but don't dwell on it.  DSDQ!

Chunky Banana Oatmeal Bread Recipe

I received this recipe from a friend that did Weight Watchers a while ago.  It tastes good.

CHUNKY BANANA OATMEAL BREAD

Weight Watchers Recipe - 10 servings, 5 points each

Course: desserts

PointsPlus Value: 5

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 50 min

Level of difficulty: moderate

This nutritious bread is easy to mix and will make the whole house smell wonderful!  You may add some cinnamon or different spices to "Spice it up."

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup   all purpose flour

1/2 cup      unpacked brown sugar

1/2 tsp       table salt

1/2 tsp       baking soda

1/4 tsp       baking powder

3 tsp          canola oil

1 large       egg, beaten

2 large       egg whites, beaten

3 large       bananas, ripe

1 cup         uncooked old fashioned oats

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add oil and eggs; mix thoroughly.
• In a small bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher or fork. Add bananas and oatmeal to batter.
• Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake until top of loaf is firm to touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Flip out and cool on a wire rack for another 10 minutes.