good morning monday (april 30)...and finally, a preview of my prayer flags
reading
See the list of ten books of poetry I enjoy (along with the lists of a few other participants) in Dana’s column at Poetry Thursday (there are more...but these are ten books I would suggest anyone new to poetry pick up). Those ten books are what I will be reading for the next few weeks. I am going to try to read at least one poem a day in May.
Pride and Prejudice (I love it! But must admit that I am glad I have seen the movie(s) multiple times as I might be a bit lost in the language sometimes.)
watching
Planet Earth (If you haven’t already, please go to the website and check. it. out.)
The Illusionist (good, good movie)
listening
To David Whyte read poetry. (Yesterday evening I put a quilt down on the floor in the living room and layed down, headphones on, and listened to poetry from his CD. Soon Millie cuddled up next to me. Heaven.)
To the Dixie Chicks sing “I’m Not Ready to Make Nice” over and over again.
To Ben Taylor
eating
Right now…a Wendy’s frosty for breakfast. I am not proud of it…but it is warm in our house this morning and I am hot and it seemed like the way to go (we had one in the freezer).
Sushi. Just can’t seem to get enough of that salmon protein. Always crave it after emotional stuff happens.
drinking
Izze’s sparkling apple juice. This is my current favorite thing to drink and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
anticipating
Going to see Miss Potter (especially after reading Meg’s review). I think I might take myself on a date and see this movie this week.
dreaming
Last night I used Proactive for the first time (you know that anti-acne system you see on those infomercials? I bought it in one of those fancy vending machines in the Minneapolis airport last week). And then last night, I dreamed I used it on my face and my skin started peeling and suddenly I peeled off an entire layer of skin from my body. I literally stood in front of my mirror and shed a body’s worth of skin. What a metaphor. When I remembered the dream this morning, I looked up from my work and thought, “well crap, I do actually feel lighter today.”
A different kind of dream…one where I take a three-minute break from work and daydream about what I could create from Anna Maria Horner’s new line of fabric called Chocolate (see some of it here).
doing
Going to my teacher’s studio for yoga yesterday. (A deep breath and reminder of how important it is to take care of me. I plan to go again Wednesday.)
Exploring the Fremont Sunday Market. (When you visit, we will have to go there. If you live near me and I don’t know you yet, let’s meet there. And if I do know you, ahem…Kim, let’s meet there soon.) The sun was shining and I just had so much fun as Jon and I went from booth to booth. People make the most amazing things.
creating
Sets of prayer flags. Here is a little preview. (I really am gonna get that Etsy shop open soon.)
The first set is from the “begin” series. Each flag features a reminder to prompt you to keep doing what you do as you live in your life.
The second set of prayer flags is from the senses series. Each flag is in honor of a sense (including the sixth sense of “know”). A meditation written for this series (by me) is read across the set, with each flag having one line that pertains to that sense.
feeling thankful
To those of you who nominated me for a thinking blogger award. Each time, your words came when I most needed them. Thank you. Could I nominate five? I don’t know as there are so many I enjoy, but I will suggest that you visit the first five bloggers I started reading two years ago who invited me to think a bit differently, validated who I am, and changed my life forever:
Andrea
Christine
Jen
Keri
Leonie
from the little room, lists, this is me
Reader Comments (15)
I'm so in love with these prayer flags, seriously gorgeous. I can't wait for your etsy shop to be open and I guess we'll all just have to dream until it is. (=
I heart sushi so much - I was thinking of sushi tonight because I'm going to a meeting and bringing cold sake.
i LOVE these, liz!!! ....am looking forward to that etsy shop! ~ruby
I had a dream about your prayer flags the other night, I called you to tell you about it ;)
Oh my goodness, where to start. Planet Earth - amazing. Miss Potter - well worth a watch. The Prayer Flags - gorgeous, inspiring. The dream - powerful. I'm glad you're doing well.
It's so late (or so early) and I just can't sleep, but you make me smile... :D
"I get lost in the language–words like thither, mischance, felicity."
Thanks for bringing it to mind.
(lovin' the prayer flags with the pockets and clips and buttons!)
I teach yoga to teen women and am in the process of remodeling my barn into a yoga studio...i think these prayer flags would be beautiful hanging on our walls, and a real source of inspiration for my girls...any idea when they might be available? Also, I really admire your words and your spirit, which shines through your blog. Take good care!
Namaste--Krista
lovin' the flags girlfriend! they rock!
have you seen the documentary about the dixie chicks? shut up and sing? i netflixed it a few weeks ago...totally worth the watch...made me admire them even more. i've really been wanting to see it since ms. natalie is from lubbock and her comment about bush had quite a bit of fall out here.
these prayer flags are so inspiring! what a wonderful idea :)
Your flags are beautimus! ;)
Not that is has anything to do with that amazing dream(!wow!)-- but i have been using Proactive for a few months now, and my horrible ance-prone skin has never been so clear! Good stuff. It takes an adjustment time, though).
I want to listen to that Ben Taylor cd.
:)
The prayer flags are great!
LIZ.. these are WONDERFUL.. I ADORE MINE... and use it often!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
These are fantastic Liz!!! I can not wait until your Etsy shop opens. I love your choice of fabrics, but even more I love your messages.
xoxoxoxo
I seriously LOVE those flags and I can't wait to see your etsy shop!
I getting to the bandwagon late here, but these little flags are just adorable, Liz... and your post was just so nice. It's refreshing to hear about everyday things like what you are drinking or what's been inspiring you...
I love it all...
xoxo
I LOVE these prayer flags. I have several sets of prayer flags but I think that yours are the most inspirational ones I've seen. I will be very eager for your Etsy shop to open.
Namaste.