Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

twenty.thirteen.


Well, I am just a tad late in wishing everyone a happy 2013! I just returned from a lovely (and relaxing) trip to Turks and Caicos. This year is already off to a wonderful start, and I have a good feeling it's going to be one of the best yet. I love the sense of optimism and ambition that the New Year brings. 2013 already has a lot going for it with weddings, making changes in my professional life and new memories with friends (both old and new).

I am not usually the type to make resolutions since I have a hard time sticking to them for a whole year. However, I stumbled across these three resolutions from Emily at Cupcakes and Cashmere and thought they were the perfect goals for 2013. Plus what a great idea to frame your resolutions to keep in your home as a reminder of the things you hope to accomplish in the New Year.


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 Hope 2013 brings everyone much success and happiness! 

Monday, August 6, 2012

Come Monday.

Well Monday is here again...just a little inspiration to kick off your week! Lately I've been fully grasping the importance of doing what you love. In June I quit my job with an advertising agency and started classes at SCAD to move in a more creative direction. After all, if you do what you love it will never feel like work! 



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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

August

Can you believe August is already here? Here are some things I have planned for this lovely month!

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Cheers to making the most of the sunshine and happiness that August brings!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Carried Away...with Words.

A little dose of inspiration for your day! Are you doing what you love?


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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Great Read: How to Find Joy that Lasts

Hope you are all this Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and a great read! I stumbled upon this fascinating article, "How to Find Joy that Lasts," that outlines the differences between happiness and excitement. The topic of happiness has been on my mind lately as I am also wrapping up the book, "The Happiness Project," by Gretchen Rubin. Wishing you all a happy, relaxing Sunday!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012

How to Be More Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps)

I loved this article from Forbes, which features 10 ways to be more interesting. I wanted to share the simple steps with all of you! Enjoy :)


1.Go exploring.
Explore ideas, places, and opinions. The inside of the echo chamber is where are all the boring people hang out.


2. Share what you discover.
And be generous when you do. Not everybody went exploring with you. Let them live vicariously through your adventures.


3. Do something. Anything.
Dance. Talk. Build. Network. Play. Help. Create. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you’re doing it. Sitting around and complaining is not an acceptable form of ‘something,’ in case you were wondering.


4. Embrace your innate weirdness.
No one is normal. Everyone has quirks and insights unique to themselves. Don’t hide these things—they are what make you interesting.


5. Have a cause.
If you don’t give a damn about anything, no one will give a damn about you.


6. Minimize the swagger.
Egos get in the way of ideas. If your arrogance is more obvious than your expertise, you are someone other people avoid.


7. Give it a shot.
Try it out. Play around with a new idea. Do something strange. If you never leave your comfort zone, you won’t grow.


8. Hop off the bandwagon.
If everyone else is doing it, you’re already late to the party. Do your own thing, and others will hop onto the spiffy wagon you built yourself. Besides, it’s more fun to drive than it is to get pulled around.


9. Grow a pair.
Bravery is needed to have contrary opinions and to take unexpected paths. If you’re not courageous, you’re going to be hanging around the water cooler, talking about the guy who actually is.


10. Ignore the scolds.
Boring is safe, and you will be told to behave yourself. The scolds could have, would have, should have. But they didn’t. And they resent you for your adventures.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

365: A Year in Photos

Inspired by the blog Chez Larsson, I have decided to start keeping a daily photo book. For 365 days, I will take a picture and compile them into a book at the end of the year. What fun it will be to capture the things and moments I love in 2012. A great way to check off one of my resolutions- to cherish the moments!


Sunday, January 1, 2012

11 Things I Learned in 2011

Happy 1st of the Year! As we move into 2012, I wanted to share some of the important things I learned this past year. The New Year is a time of reflection, hope and ambition. We all want to transform our lives, in small or large ways, to be the best we can be. Before I can focus on my New Year resolutions, I like to reflect on this previous year and recognize how I’ve grown and what I’ve accomplished.



11 Things I learned in 2011

1. You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.
2. You may never figure out what your “major” is in college.
3. Do what you love.
4. Friendships take work.
5. The importance of capturing memories…take lots of pictures!
6. Never stop learning. Absorb everything in the world around you.
7. Be kind to everyone.
8. Never get rid of your childish enthusiasm.
9. Don’t get stuck in your routine- try something new.
10. Just begin.
11. You can’t control everything, so don’t stress over small details.

I will also be posting my resolutions for the New Year shortly! What are you hoping to accomplish in 2012?

Friday, December 30, 2011

Welcoming 2012!

It's hard to believe that today is the last day of 2011. A lot has happened this year...I graduated from college, started my first job, moved in with my boyfriend of nearly 3 years and started this blog! It was an exciting year, but I am willing to bet that 2012 is going to be even better! I can't wait to see what's in store. Cheers to 2012! I hope you ring in the new year in sparkling style with those you love most.



Thursday, December 1, 2011

Happy December!

It's officially the most wonderful time of the year! Let the month of twinkly lights begin :)

Monday, November 28, 2011

Life's Natural Highs

I love this list of life's natural highs.



Although there are a couple of things I would add to my list:
- Completing your "to do" list...then spending the evening doing nothing on the couch!
- Watching home movies
- Finishing a great book
- Catching up with an old friend and realizing that nothing's changed
- The aroma of a freshly brewed pot of coffee
- Witnessing acts of kindness from a stranger
- Accomplishing a goal or dream
- Family :)

What would you add to your list of Life's Natural Highs?

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Carried Away With Words.

In Memory of Evelyn Lauder

Throughout the world, people have come together to celebrate the tremendous life of Evelyn Lauder. Evelyn sadly passed away on Saturday, November 12th from ovarian cancer. She served as the Senior Corporate Vice President and head of fragrance development worldwide at Estee Lauder- a company that her mother in law, Estee, founded. More importantly, Evelyn is recognized for her advocacy and support of breast cancer. In 1993, she founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and created the iconic symbol for breast cancer: the pink ribbon. To date, Evelyn has raised more than $350 million for Breast Cancer Research and the BCRF supports 186 Cancer researchers globally.

On Monday, a private service was held at Central Synagogue for a crowd of nearly 1,500 people. The Empire State Building was also lit pink on Monday evening in her memory.

Evelyn was a beautiful woman who has touched so many lives. Her tremendous life is certainly worth celebrating.



Monday, November 14, 2011

Carried Away With Words.



Nothing is more important than being passionate about what you do.