We’re proud to present the “AMinspire Gems of the Week” Forth edition! Each of us has our own opinion and sense of humor – which we had so much fun reading about them past week. Some posts can be considered as gems to treasure and to share with everyone.  Drum rolls, please! Here are the wonderful replies to our daily AMinspire from wonderful peeps! Enjoy!

#AMinspire Gems of the Week

December 20, 2011

What kind of gift that can make you happy? 🙂 #AMinspire

@parissab Living life drama free… the evil eye comes out more frequently than i would like these days

@scottnobleNS One that comes from the heart. Thought over $$$ any day.

December 21, 2011

What does Santa Claus do when it’s not Christmas? 🙂 #AMinspire

@xDeepS hibernate! #AMinspire

@DTCchicago Toy R&D?

@seanmcginnis Hangs out on Spin Sucks and heckles @ginidietrich

@scottnobleNS Hopefully gets some much needed R&R on a warm beach.

December 22, 2011

If someone seemed almost had everything, what gift would you give to him or her? 🙂 #AMinspire

@cvharquail A gift for someone who seems to have almost everything? How about interviewing them re high pts in their life? #AMinspire

@oreilly_shannon A gift certificate to a wine making class, cooking class, mixology class. Something active!!

@312techie love and respect

@scottnobleNS Donate to a charity in their name.

@andrewnhem give quality time #AMinspire

December 23, 2011

If you’re going to a cocktail party, what bottle of wine would you bring? 🙂 #AMinspire

@El_Chorizo Boonesfarm.

@carrie_AGIns a nice Riesling is always a good choice. Not too sweet, not too dry 😉 #AMinspire

@BYOBandits Winking Owl.

@cokehat Rimshot?

@WryAndGinger one that looks like a bottle and of gin and some vermouth 🙂

@scottnobleNS I’ve become a fan of @ApothicRed. Cava – affordable and agreeable

@fabulousdan It depends how much do I like the people whose party I’m going to!

@brandi_w60 OMG!!! 🙂 @El_Chorizo: Boonesfarm.

@ShannaQuinn lol! “@El_Chorizo: Boonesfarm.

@fabulousdan Hah! Thanks! But if I did like you, I’d bring a bottle of @Montinore’s 2009 Pinot Noir ow.ly/88TVa

December 27, 2011

What are the things in 2011 that you are thankful for? 🙂 #AMinspire

@BrightEndeavors Brilliant team w BIG hearts.

@DeliverWe The motivation to finally start living a happy & healthy lifestyle #AMinspire

@cmortensen Funny you should ask. I actually just wrote a 2011 thankful post this morning. ow.ly/8bqim #AMinspire

December 28, 2011

What are the things in 2011 that you deeply regret? 🙂 #AMinspire

@mattlindner absolutely nothing. Been a crazy year but I’d like to think I’m better for it in the long haul

December 29, 2011

What are your goals in 2011 that you have achieved? 🙂 #AMinspire

@LindsayHolt To stay in one city and in one job for the entire year 🙂

@oreilly_shannon 2011 Goal: To run more and run in a couple of races. I ran 12 5K runs (3.1 miles) this year! And received medals for each one!

@ragebil I graduated college and got a job relevant to my degree! #AMInspire

December 30, 2011

What are your Top 3 goals for 2012? 🙂 #AMinspire

@JSpielvogel run a 1/2 marathon, work on my Spanish, and potentially take a yoga instructor course! #NewYearsResolutions

@oreilly_shannon Eat healthier. Complete Chicago Marathon. Thrive in my career.

@DoinaOncel #travel, make more $ and spend time with family

@DarthJaeda Top 3 goals for 2012? Continue getting healthy, get back in dance class for me and The Princess, pay off 3 bills

January 2, 2012
If you plan to start 2012 with losing weight, what diet plan would you choose? 🙂 #AMinspire #Health

@mckra1g Mindfulness & H2O. 🙂

@IrishEyes1982 #WeightWatchers

@MirDesiPapa weight watchers or south beach diet cuz I’m at risk for diabetes.

@blfarris We are really happy with our primal/paleo eating plan (not really a diet, but a change in the way we eat).

January 3, 2012
What are your predictions for 2012? 🙂 #AMinspire

@MrShri mine is that the World isn’t ending. #AMinspire

@TheMiddle that Little Ceasars will take a page from Domino’s book and re-brand #AMinspire

January 4, 2012
How are your goals for 2012? Which ones are doable or just plain impossible? 🙂 #AMinspire

@nsandlin Oh right, we’re supposed to check

@jsamps Jan that would be sad if you deemed one of your 2012 goals impossible on day 4 🙂

January 5, 2012
What is the simplest thing you can do to help the environment healthy? 🙂 #AMinspire

@Thyra_DeCicco That’s a great early morning question/reminder. #recycle

@akaKiersten im going with take public transit (if possible) and recycle everything

@rjsiebert Pick up trash! Even if it is not your own. So much of it floating around…

@AC_Dargis Consume less. If we did 5% less consumption in every aspect of our lives, it would be huge. #AMInspire

@scottnobleNS Recycle more, huge diff in what I throw away RT @manamica: What is the simplest thing you can do to help the environment healthy? #AMinspire

@akaKiersten its amazing how many items one can recycle or compost. has a HUGE impact on trash output

@LitInd Ride your bike or walk. It’s good for you and the planet. #Win

@crestodina It’s all about the trees! Cities are not sustainable without trees… @rjsiebert

 

THANK YOU TO ALL! =)

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