Walk Slowly, Live Wildly

Want to smile?

Sure who doesn't?

The one's who don't make lists.

What kind of lists?

The kind that make you smile.
 Duh!

:)

Things That Make Me Smile:

• finding money in my winter coat
• getting a card/letter in the mail that doesn't have an "inc./co." in the sender box
• getting a hello nod or good morning from a stranger on the elevator
• gummy bears
• discovering new and good music
• vintage handbags
• eating cookies
• tulips
• over hearing someone compliment you
• my dog
• coffee
• online shopping
• instagram
• re-runs of old classics on Nick @ Nite
• the holidays
• having geeky conversations with geeks
• my niece
• fire escapes
• the mail man
• bubble baths
• coffee dates
• rainbows
• a good ending to a good book
• blogs
• crossing off things on a "to do list"
• silly jokes
• polite drivers
• watermelons
• palm trees
• lip gloss
• my dad kissing my mom
• sneakers
• coming of spring
• surprises
• Disney cartoons
• FedEx/UPS/Postal Service deliveries
• skype
• inside jokes
• tropical vacations
• sore muslces after a run
• smores
• DIY projects
• making other people smile
• jeans that fit perfectly
• opening and eating fortune cookies
• the crunchiness of celery
• cupcakes
• coconut smelling shampoo
• brick walls
• seeing old couples holding hands
• photography
• smell of old books
• crisp cool sheets in summer
• unexpected texts
• wrapping presents
• sound of kids playing
• decorating
• good hair days

Growth is your Best Friend

Thank you technology. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to see my dear friend's face from approximately 2,790 miles away and without you, I wouldn't have been able to have this wonderful feeling of pure and legitimate content in my heart.

If you're among the population of people who have been blessed and yes, emphasis on BLESSED to have gone through any type of emotional trauma, then by all means read on. If you are of the latter and have been blessed to live a life of Utopian nature, feel free to click the tiny 'x' at the top of the screen and continue on with your rainbow infested life.

Pain victims, take a second to think about the utmost worst time in your life. Think, think, think. Ok, now stop. Here's where you ask yourself if you're still the same person as you were when you were encountered by that situation. If a tiny midget doesn't pop up in your head waving flags with numerous descriptions, facts and statements of why you're no longer that person then you haven't truly given your situation a makeover to become a blessing. It's true that life is what you make of it and everyone has the ability to decide whether they want to be an optimist or a pessimist. Yes, all this is true, but despite these decisions, there are those of us who not only get by with a tough situation, but use it to come out truly a stronger person. Not a stronger person because we allowed time to pass by and the situation to dissolve, but because we picked up the ugly hurt and smacked some beauty on it and made it look better than it ever thought it could. Hmm, chances are I've lost you by now, but my simple point isn't that we turn unfortunate circumstances into blessings, but rather we turn them into blessings that we grow from. Permanent, truthful, real, authentic for the better growth. This is the true definition of a blessing. Not winning the lotto, not getting by life with no scars, but taking those scars and altering yourself to be a greater and grander you who can bring greater and grander things to the people you surround and the society you live in.

Holiday Fashion 2011

Fa La La La Me

It's a week before Thanksgiving which means that the Holiday's are in full swing! Aside from Spring, I personally find this time of year to be the most exciting, along with many others. Cuddling in front of the fireplace, making smores, wrapping gifts, drinking gingerbread lattes, wearing fuzzy hats with soft gloves and most importantly not feeling uber guilty about rocking a Casper tan. Ohhhh and never, I mean never neglect your ugly Holiday sweater! With the right touch you can make ugly look so fashion forward that even Ebenezer Scrooge will be winking at you for it!

Oh and word of advice, be tasteful when showing skin during the colder of months. Especially if you plan on attending an office party. The term party does not mean show up in a trampy outfit and drink all the free booze you can get your hands on. Oh and boys, this applies to you as well. You may not dress like a tramp, but your

behavior can sling shot you right into the center of the term. got it?