Intro

Exploring life's adventures through words - every day has a different flavor. What's in store for today? I have to dip my hand in the jar to find out.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

best bed ever

If you ever need a recommendation for buying a mattress that is:
1) healthier on a number of levels than any regular mattress you can buy
2) comfortable and will help you sleep better
3) lasts at least 20 years without getting worn out or need to replace it...
then come ask me.  I could talk to you for an hour!  I did many long hours of research before buying the mattress that arrived yesterday, and let me tell you...even after one night it's already amazing.  I look forward to the next 20+ years on it!  Hooray!  And thank you, CK, for trusting me on it. ;) xo

Thursday, November 11, 2010

high fashion?

Secretly want to compete on Top Model?  Maybe...  In reality, I'm no high fashion girl.  I'm practical fashion girl.  I decide, "Does this make me feel good about myself?" and "Would this stand out in a crowd?"  ...in the good way, obviously.  I'm come to the point in my shopping journeys where I won't buy an item if I don't think I'd ever get a compliment about it. My reasoning for this is 10% self-esteem booster and 90% functional for maintaining shopping control. This trial and error process is fun and often budget-conscious (with an occasional splurge), and my success rate is increasing.

Take today's ensemble.  Tailored, deep purple, bow-belted dress.  "In" tweed-patterned tights.  Marigold, button-detailed pea coat.  I had a good success rate today, which is why this was on my mind to share.  So, if you're battling between the urge to splurge and the mind the leave it behind, send a pic message my way.  I am honest and kind. :)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

T/O/R/N

Traveling the world,
Obtaining a fulfilling new job,
Reproducing ---
No clue what order we should or will do it in.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Now I'm awake!

It's been a long time since I freaked myself awake.  I stayed up too late last night.  I did hot yoga in Charm City til after 10pm, and it was nearly 11pm when I got home.  Go figure after a relaxing shower, I plan to read for 'a few minutes'.  Before I know it, it's 1:30am.  Oops.  Needless to say, after my radio alarm somehow snoozed itself twice and my human alarm* bounced me into consciousness, I dragged myself into the chill to 'relieve myself'.

[Tangent: don't you hate that feeling when you kind of wake up and want to go back to sleep but you know there's NO freaking way you'll be able to because you have to pee?  I hate that! haha]

Anyways, I'm drowsily seated.  I reach for the TP when I suddenly emit a *screech* and jump up off the toilet!  Okay, fine, I'm awake NOW!  There was a freaking stinkbug on that first dangling square!  UGH!  After I quickly regain my composure and rub the sleep out of my eyes, I make the adult decision to humanely tear off the square and flush it.  My human alarm comes to my rescue, but I don't need it this time.  Wait...yes, thank you, make us some coffee. :)


*human alarm - the other person who lives in my home who is sometimes still present to audibly and tangibly arouse me from slumber; also, the love of my life. xo

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

big plans

Wow, the world has so much to offer!  So much of me wants to just drop everything and go travel, seeing all the places in the world I want to see.  Gosh, that's everywhere! ;)  I'm sure it would change me so much as a person, experiencing all those things.  I wonder how different it would be if I were alone or with one or two of my favorite travelling partners?  VERY different, I know, I know.  I'm just curious what it would be like.  First, I would be scared.  But second, I know I'd totally take charge like I am able to do!  Fulfilling self desire in that way would surely change me for the better as a person.

Reality check: I have responsibilities.  Mainly, a job.  Wouldn't really be able to keep that if I dropped everything and left for a couple months. :) And dang, I'd miss my family!  If I didn't have my husband with me, I'd REALLY love/hate travelling alone.  What a challenge it would be personally.  At this point in my life, I don't know if I would want to do it that way. (Responsibility coming into play here again!)

On another note, each of us has our own, unique 'big plans' for our own lives.  We may or may not voice them.  We may not even solidly identify them in our own minds; sometimes they are just lofty thoughts or 'what ifs' that float around in there and never come to fruition - for most of us, anyways.

Here are my big plans!  Own a cupcake shop, travel the world for a year (or more), be a professional singer/songwriter, own my own video recording & editing business, become a supportive wife & mother, be a professional photographer and sell my work, be a personal trainer, be a health guru and resource for women in my community, be a magazine model, be a makeup artist, learn gymnastics (at least gain the ability to do a split), be a personal shopper, and build a successful, progress-making sustainability awareness organization.

I may only be able to pick one or two of these, but any of these could keep me going on this quest in life to change, influence, and help people, maybe in subliminal ways, towards a happier, more fulfilled life in the short time we're here on Earth.  It won't be long, people!  So get on board and make big plans for yourself.  See just what you can achieve that makes a difference to others and to yourself.  And on your way, find the Love.