Good Morning, it's Monday again, and today I have another gift....something for Spring. The weather has been crazy and some of us have seen Spring type weather much earlier than normal, but then again we saw snow one day and 80 degree weather the next. But it's March now.....and it's time for the weather to change.
Spring is in the Air.....
Morning Gift #1 Martisoare
March is named after the ancient Roman God Mars. It is the beginning of Spring in many Countries, and in Romania there is a tradition of wearing a small trinket called Martisoare. This trinket was a symbol of spring and good luck.
I made several of these for people when I lived in Romania. These trinkets are pretty much only given to Women.
So.....close you eyes, and pretend you are being given a little trinket with a red and white string, maybe a ladybug, a four leaf clover. that is your Good Luck Symbol for this Spring.
All of us could use a little Real Estate Good Luck right now.
Morning Gift #2- A little fun, sort of like a Horoscope. What's the Part of You That No One Sees? Just click the link, and then click a picture as directed. Oh, you don't have to do the Personality Test, just the picture one. It's short and eye appealing like a Garden, a nice variety of choices.
I remember Spring as having to open up windows and wash everything in the House, in other words WORK....and it is even more important for people selling their homes to plant, clean, and wash windows....in other words, yep work.
By: Kathy McGraw - CELLing Realty
Photo is copyrighted: Photo Property of Ioana Negrau
I liked the pictures. And the results were fairly accurate too.
Why did you live in Romania?
Balanced, peaceful, and sincere.
Goes along to get along.
Afraid of rocking the boat.
Well at least some of it is true.But definitely not all!
Like a nail on a hammer, it pegged me!
Hey Kathy,
How did you get so close with that picture without scaring those butterflies away?
Thanks for the Martisoare, mine is a ladybug sitting on a four leaf clover as I need all the good luck I can get. LOL!
Going to check out the personality test, these type things always fascinate me.
Kathy,
Well what do you think...is this me...be careful, because if you say yes it's you also!!! LOL
You are lively, dramatic, and flamboyant.
You have an outrageous personality...
And you secretly resent anyone who makes you tone it down.
Underneath it all, you are driven by your need for attention and acceptance.
You need to feel special at all times.
You are secretly jealous and occasionally insecure.
Thanks, Fran
Kathy, I took my test, now I have to read my results. I am going to get my coffee and see about myself!! It was fun! Thanks,
Audrey
You are passionate, romantic, and emotional.
You put love first in your life, even though you have often been disappointed by it.
You are compassionate, caring, and soothing.
You like other people to depend on you...
In fact, you don't feel right unless you are helping someone out.
Underneath it all, you feel the burden of everyone's problems.
Without your guidance, you fear that many people's worlds would fall apart.
You like to feel in charge, even if it brings you a lot of stress.
Kathy-I love helping people. I do like people to depend on me! But I don't think their world will fall apart if they don't.
You are powerful, passionate, and dominant.
You have a vision of how things should be, and you do your best to make things happen.
People rely on you for your strength. You are a rock to many.
Underneath it all, you aren't so sure about your passions.
So many ideas spark your interest, it is hard for you to get behind a select few.
However, you see indecision as a sign of weakness. So you pursue your goals full force - no matter how foolish they turn out to be.
Oh my gosh! If that's not the definition of an Aries, I don't know what is! Thanks for the Monday morning fun, Kathy!
You are balanced, peaceful, and sincere.
You're the type of person who goes along to get along.
And you're definitely afraid of rocking the boat.
Underneath it all, you fear your world falling apart.
You'll put up with a situation that you don't like in fear of changing it.
Disruptive and forceful people intimidate you - and sometimes exploit you.
Kathy, Maybe half right, LOL! "ginseng" perfect! :)
Kathy,
Notice how reticent the men are...with one exception...and tell Neal to stick to cars...telephoto lenses and cameras aren't his bag!!! LOL Thanks, Fran
Maureen Francis- I was a Peace Corps Volunteer for 3 1/2 years in Romania. My goal when I went was to learn customs, make crafts, oh....and do whatever work they wanted me to do :) Glad you liked the pictures :)
Jackie- Mine was partially true, but not all either :) Thanks for sharing one of these Monday Morning Gifts, and have a good day :)
Vincent-The Internet is full of interesting little ditties.....and Spring just has to be one of the most lively times of year. Weather changing, sprouts coming up, and new growth everywhere......a new beginning.
Dana- I like that saying, "like a hammer it pegged me." Hope it gave you a morning smile :)
Neal-I like how your mind works.....:) Actually it isn't my picture. My friend has been practicing with a new camera and she took this picture. I'll ask her....my question was how did she line them up like that LOL :)
Missy-Ahhh so yours matched....nice.
Cynthia-I am so happy that you got the Martisoare....you can wear it all Month. I loved making these...and even more I loved giving them :) A ladybug on a 4 leaf clover....you can't get better luck than that unless you want to throw in a horseshoe LOL ;)
They say March comes in "Like a lion, and goes out like a lamb".....that is so true today. The winds have been very strong all week-end, and is just howling through my area of Riverside County. I wonder how all those little birds stay in their nests with 60 mph winds?
Fran- Funny..now let me grab another coffee to analyze that one....I can see you in that...boy that was dangerous to say. But yes you do have an outrageous personality, and are lively and dynamic....the rest I'm leaving alone :) :)
Audrey- Have a good week....and glad you enjoyed :)
Julie-Now why doesn't that surprise me that you would pick the heart? The thing about Horoscopes and such is there are parts that can be right, and parts that aren't...The part of yours that was sounds SOOOO like what you portray on your blogs. The peacemaker, the one that is passionate, and kind, that's what I think of you.
Cait-Ahhh, read the above comment to Julie. I think they just threw that last line in there so we didn't get big heads :) Keep us grounded.....
Lisa- Oh yes, I can see that.....and I like the pursuing your goals full force!!!
Suzanne-as Sally says in the Positive Attitudes Group......1/2 full is better than 1/2 empty :) "Ginsing" perfect for sure :)
Fran-We cannot pick on Neal....he is the only one that even mentioned the picture, maybe butterflies were more his thing that all those colors on the test LOL :)
I loved your tidbit/trinket of info/gem of symbolism about the Martisoare, and its association with spring and good luck. I always love storiesabout indigenous, cultural ways. Thanks for sharing such a variety.
O.K., for those of you that have been seeing an early spring,,,,,,,,,,pass some our way!! More snow, sleet, and freezing cold temps came into Illinois last night!! Arghhhhhhhh! Illinois - expect the unexpected state.
Virginia- Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for letting me know you sent it on.....:)
Mara- Different cultures have so many interesting customs. The funny part is many of our American ones come from somewhere else, and it's nice to learn the old ways in order to appreciate the new.......
Anyway, glad you found your way back, and Yesterday I received my Martisoar in the mail..... :)
Sandra-I heard.....oh my here we are with new flowers, and birds chirping and you are still getting slammed by the weather. I knew there was a reason I live on the West Coast :)
Anyway, it will end soon enough, and make your Spring just that much sweeter.......