Happy Monday! Thought I'd share some love today with Etsy finds - every time I go on that site I find so many wonderful things...
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Blog merging
I've decided to merge my "regular" blog and my food blog to create the best of both and make it less work for me. Yes, blogging can be hard! :) I may still keep The Tin Lunch Box around to post recipes to - so don't cross it off of your list of blogs to check out from time to time!
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| Junk - Aspen, CO |
Birds of a Feather...
I'm in love with birds. True, its a trend - but for me - I just love birds. On a dress, in print, in metal, in paint, and especially in my yard. So little and fat - I love them!
In Fashion
Decor
Tattoos
Thursday, February 17, 2011
All good things
This week has been interesting. Finally FINALLY finished up our kitchen project! It took us about a month, though we were in Florida one weekend and I had the flu for many days. On Monday, we made a beautiful romantic Valentine's dinner together in our new pretty kitchen:
Tuesday was eh... We worked then tried to grab a spot in the sun for a cocktail afterwards, but the winter sun was still too low behind the buildings, making long chilly shadows across the town. These days make me long for summer! Laying in the grass in the sun, taking our yoga mats to Sloans Lake, riding my new bike...
Wednesday, yesterday was a surprise! It was OH SO lovely outside, a breezy and warm 68! I went to lunch with my notebook, and jotted some thoughts while I sat in the sun. The highlight of my day was walking back to the office. And now, I have a story for you...
Standing at the crowded intersection, the white "walk-man" illuminated, the sea of people before me started to cross the street. Only, after a few feet they began parting, to shuffle around a (seemingly homeless) man in his wheel chair, struggling to push himself across the road inch by painful inch. I too passed, then stopped and realized the sadness of the situation... Too many people. Too many busy people. Too many busy unconcerned people, passing someone not like them who clearly needed help. Turning against the tide of faces rushing past, I walked up stream to the one legged man who had only been able to squeak his chair a few inches into the street and asked if he'd like a push? Yes. {Yes, of course he does} Past the idling cars at the red light and past the other blue collars like me, selfishly enjoying their sunny lunch break - I pushed the chair with the whithered man with ease across the street to a quiet spot on the sidewalk. I patted him on the shoulder and simply said "have a nice day". A few blocks later, smiling to myself, I was hoping {praying} that whoever took note {if anyone} would pay it forward. Secretly, I hoped to start a chain of good deeds - that everyone on the street would say to themselves "How nice, I could have done that..." and would then look for a chance to help another that afternoon. And if they didn't... well... that's ok. I did and I won't forget the surprised and grateful look on the one legged homeless man's face, when I whisked him away :) The end.
That was yesterday's highlight and today, my highlight was finding this lovely song that makes me melt in an oh-so-romantic-full-of-butterflies way...
Wednesday, yesterday was a surprise! It was OH SO lovely outside, a breezy and warm 68! I went to lunch with my notebook, and jotted some thoughts while I sat in the sun. The highlight of my day was walking back to the office. And now, I have a story for you...
Standing at the crowded intersection, the white "walk-man" illuminated, the sea of people before me started to cross the street. Only, after a few feet they began parting, to shuffle around a (seemingly homeless) man in his wheel chair, struggling to push himself across the road inch by painful inch. I too passed, then stopped and realized the sadness of the situation... Too many people. Too many busy people. Too many busy unconcerned people, passing someone not like them who clearly needed help. Turning against the tide of faces rushing past, I walked up stream to the one legged man who had only been able to squeak his chair a few inches into the street and asked if he'd like a push? Yes. {Yes, of course he does} Past the idling cars at the red light and past the other blue collars like me, selfishly enjoying their sunny lunch break - I pushed the chair with the whithered man with ease across the street to a quiet spot on the sidewalk. I patted him on the shoulder and simply said "have a nice day". A few blocks later, smiling to myself, I was hoping {praying} that whoever took note {if anyone} would pay it forward. Secretly, I hoped to start a chain of good deeds - that everyone on the street would say to themselves "How nice, I could have done that..." and would then look for a chance to help another that afternoon. And if they didn't... well... that's ok. I did and I won't forget the surprised and grateful look on the one legged homeless man's face, when I whisked him away :) The end.
That was yesterday's highlight and today, my highlight was finding this lovely song that makes me melt in an oh-so-romantic-full-of-butterflies way...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday
Work has been busy! 2011 has already been productive and I am thankful :)
I've taken up some new challenges. Have you?
I'm on the "Triple triple" challenge with Scott Anderson of Warrior Academy and Vital yoga. In 2011 I aim to have given 100 thank you's, have 100 yoga classes under my belt, and have given 100 hours to self improvement.
My calendar is out and I'm excited for this!
Join me?
I've taken up some new challenges. Have you?
I'm on the "Triple triple" challenge with Scott Anderson of Warrior Academy and Vital yoga. In 2011 I aim to have given 100 thank you's, have 100 yoga classes under my belt, and have given 100 hours to self improvement.
My calendar is out and I'm excited for this!
Join me?
Sunday, January 2, 2011
This new year...
I'm so excited about this new year! I'm not one for resolutions, but I am one for change, growth, and challenges. First and foremost I want to cleanse my life thoroughly, letting go of what does not serve me anymore! Inviting in good, releasing the bad.
TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF.
Beat that! Now, I say this after having a long year of not really feeling like myself and definitely NOT the best version of myself! It's been an interesting up and down year. We've been trying to get pregnant but my body is all out of whack after getting off of the pill. The idea that it might not be that easy to have a baby right when I wanted was a heavy burden and brought me down for sure. Over the holidays I've set that aside and just have been trying to refocus on what used to bring me pleasure and balance. The simple things!
I need to get back to: Waking up early and taking a long walk. Herbal tea. Vitamins. Sleep. Less wine and indulgences. Being creative and artistic. The feeling of being "unplugged". To be outside and barefoot in nature. Travel. Healthy foods and cooking at home. Riding my new bike!
The holidays mix up your daily way of life. Rushing around, putting yourself last in order to give more to others, spending money, making money to spend... So it is getting back to that natural way of life that makes the new year so special. It is the _________ you get to fill in. The new start. The forgiveness and healing, opening your heart to let in all the good things life will bring. If you have faith, good things will come.
September 29, 2011 will be my golden birthday and I'm already thinking about a big GOLDEN celebration! I'm ready to get my hands dirty, to challenge myself, to be the best version of myself - even if it is intimidating. I deserve it :)
TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF.
Beat that! Now, I say this after having a long year of not really feeling like myself and definitely NOT the best version of myself! It's been an interesting up and down year. We've been trying to get pregnant but my body is all out of whack after getting off of the pill. The idea that it might not be that easy to have a baby right when I wanted was a heavy burden and brought me down for sure. Over the holidays I've set that aside and just have been trying to refocus on what used to bring me pleasure and balance. The simple things!
I need to get back to: Waking up early and taking a long walk. Herbal tea. Vitamins. Sleep. Less wine and indulgences. Being creative and artistic. The feeling of being "unplugged". To be outside and barefoot in nature. Travel. Healthy foods and cooking at home. Riding my new bike!
The holidays mix up your daily way of life. Rushing around, putting yourself last in order to give more to others, spending money, making money to spend... So it is getting back to that natural way of life that makes the new year so special. It is the _________ you get to fill in. The new start. The forgiveness and healing, opening your heart to let in all the good things life will bring. If you have faith, good things will come.
September 29, 2011 will be my golden birthday and I'm already thinking about a big GOLDEN celebration! I'm ready to get my hands dirty, to challenge myself, to be the best version of myself - even if it is intimidating. I deserve it :)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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