five (really) good things
an outfit for this day, 11.20.08
one. the friendly smiling faces and (seriously) sparkling personalities of the peeps at the drive-through starbucks this morning.
two. figuring out how to use my speakerphone on my blackberry so that i could continue a conversation that started out as a "i need you to talk to me so that i can stop crying and drive" and became a "yes, this idea is brilliant" kind of conversation with a good amount of laughter peppered in.
three. having a neighbor rescue me in a really kind way (we don't really know any of our neighbors...and i am so very grateful for the voice that said "yes" when i said, "i need some help...").
four. hearing this song on the radio just when i needed it (and feeling really surrounded by love in that moment).
five. wearing my new favorite purple socks. and tights. and a dress over a skirt. just because i can.
what five (really) good things are part of your world?
share them.
i dare ya.
five (really) good things
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1. an email this morning from sock dreams, my package has shipped.
2. my girl having a sleepover tonight and we have nothing planned, just a night in for two.
3. finding that my colorpack II polaroid really does work.
4. irish breakfast teabags from trader joe's.
5. thanksgiving
1. getting an unexpected project at work totally creative in nature (rare in the CS field).
2. That song freaking rocks!!!!!!!
3. The baby (now 3) really starting to speak more this week. Yay speech therapy.
4. The big one (11) trying out for honor band. I am so proud, I cried. :)
5. this blog makes me happy, makes me reflect on the good things.
Thanks!!!
1. the smell of coffe brewing at 5am this morning while it's 7 degrees outside.
2. wearing the scarf I bought last month while visiting my sister in Aix and feeling close to her again.
3. knowing my weekend is only filled with making art.
4. finding an ATC card from a member of my group exchange in my post box!
5. using the IM software we installed at work to find some humor on a very cold Friday.
1. Snow falling outside my studio window this morning.
2. Enya singing "How can I keep from singing"
3. Making a list of 'goodies' I need to pick up for Christmas packages
4. Thinking about the Shipwreck Bead shipment that is one its way to me.
5. Figuring out how to complete the bead project I'm working on right now.
1. a neighbor like Jane.
2. a family that doesn't complain too much when I have the kitchen table covered with a project.
3. knowing that I can keep my gifts simple and inexpensive this year and they will be appreciated.
4. inspiration from bloggers like Liz.
5. ditto kristen...irish breakfast teabags from trader joe's...i've already had two cups this morning and it's not even 7am.
first off, liz, i have to say that you are my fashion guru. you know you are, and i thank you for that, you cute thing.
ok. five things that are really good when things right now seem so dark?
1. candles that smell like night
2. a dusting of snow on everything this morning
3. permission to be myself without feeling condemned, for a change.
4. anticipation of the boys coming home next week
5. words, in any written form: poetry, fiction, words cut out in the studio that randomly show up in different parts of the house (just the other day i found the words "the moon was full" here on the living room floor. and, it WAS full, it really was).
1. knowing my best friend is coming home soon after being away unexpectedly for 2 months.
2. the brace of love and community you feel after someone passes - it's been a hard week, but the reconnection of so many people has been beautiful to witness.
3. my sparkling new job as a homework mentor to young kids (4 days a week, 2 hours a day) at a community centre in my neighbourhood. i think i LOVE IT.
4. a new crush. eye candy is good.
5. being very very close to christmas and being able to say i accomplished a heckuva lot this fall term.
i LOVE that picture of you! sooooo much!~
1. checking my favorite blog lists and finding you've posted something new - a source of delight.
2. We were windblown but not wet on ArtWalk last night.
3. I've taken some fabulous photos in the past week.
4. That "I've got to create something" urge is really screaming at me, after weeks of whispering so softly I could ignore it.
5. lk ludwig's day of sharing words, which filled my cup with delight.
1. Being asked to edit a book (!) and an invitation to dinner at my favorite restaurant by a really cool guy I'm glad to have in my life.
2. Trusting in the process of the life/death/life cycle and experiencing almost constant rebirth and renewal (and relief!).
3. Barack Obama
4. Abundant love, provisions, and blessings.
5. Immersing myself in the energies of other talented, creative, wonder-filled, awakening women. :-)
um...ok...
you know the top of my list
already...
:O)
and today,
nothing could top that one thing...
=)
but i wanted to say
that i love your outfit...
the layers, the colors
the shoes!!
adorable!!
1. company coming to spend the weekend
2. getting a babysitter & going out with new friends.
3. spending the morning "feasting" with Jade at his school, seeing him with his friends!
4. a warm house full of laughter and silliness coming from 3 happy children...and knowing i can be just as happy & silly!
5. going home soon!
wishing you a weekend full of what you love....and hoping by Monday there will be fun mail to find at your door. :-)
xo
what a delightful song!!! thanks for sharing..
1. Enjoying a visit with my awesome doc today
2. Eating two delicious asattas
3. Watched an awesome Christmas movie with hubby and our princess
4. Listening to relaxing Zen music
5. Reading awesome blogs!
1. Your totally adorable outfit!
2. That totally adorable song and video!
3. That it's Sunday and I have nothing to do but explore blogs and have some company over.
4. That even though it's not even turkey day yet, I have that warm Christmas feeling.
5. The morning, dripping with possibility.
1. being home again
2. sushi tonight
3. that last night in a hundred year old church converted to a performing arts centre, lead by a passionate blues singer, a room full of strangers sang me happy birthday while my husband banged on his drums
4. vanilla rooibos tea
5. the smell of japanese incense
p.s. i adore your outfit!! i heart your style!! xo
1. My wonderful wife Sarah, my now constant companion and confidant. You are beautiful in so many ways...
2. Connor, Kenyon, and Molly. I adore you all and it is such a blessing to be able to be here with you as you grow.
3. My sister for being bitchy when she needs to be, and understanding and compassionate at all the right times.
4. The in-laws (no, I'm not crazy) for all their love and support.
5. Getting cancer... without it, I would still be zooming through life and not LIVING it.