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Black-Haired Blondie
Monday, November 30, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Feasting on Festivities
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Rain has been falling from the sky, cold air is rushing through the trees, and burnt leaves cover the ground. No complaints on my end...
This is the time to catch up on that much needed R & R. Thanksgiving is sort of like a buffer--you know like the thing that softens before the blow? We rest, we eat, we relax, and we eat some more. But with this super-short week comes anxiety because come Monday, the scramble begins. 'Christmas cheer' filled with hasty festivities, not to mention the avid shoppers on an obsessed mission to buy the perfect present.
Regardless if you choose to honor the celebrations or not, let's take it slow this year. After all, we only have one more month until we're expected to carry out those exaggerated goals in hopes of creating a better identity for ourselves--no pressure!
It's completely natural to get caught up in the holiday rush. Think about it, we fret over what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, or if you're hosting--the concern lies in what to cook in accordance with what your guests actually like. There's Aunt Emma's newfound vegetarian-thing, and don't forget cousin Liam's gluten intolerance--at this point you're probably better off resorting to lettuce for everyone!
Next comes the shopping, oh my--the shopping! If you're one of those prompt individuals who already has the holiday list checked off before the end of Summer, bless your little heart. Now that November is coming to a close, what about the December soirees? Surely December is of a completely different nature--with a calendar full of things-to-do and places-to-be--I'm still stuck on deciding whether I need to buy a new outfit or not?
Since this time of year can be somewhat of a headache for all, what do you say we pop a Motrin and ride the wave of love--with love--for everyone? It's so easy to breeze through the holidays, so easy to fly pass these moments that should be stopped in time. Let's be patient, let's be kind, and let's give the gift of appreciation to those who are so deserving of it.
I've always had this fantasy that one day I'll have a Thanksgiving dinner party just like the families do in the movies. You know--the huge clan gathered around an enormous table about to give thanks, when suddenly everything goes perfectly wrong? What I love most about the cliché is when they somehow all unite with love. Regardless of how this holiday turns out for me, I can't wait to walk around the house with a new glass of wine on-the-hour, to stuff my tummy with food like there's no tomorrow, and most of all I can't wait to be surrounded by my loved ones.
I'm not in a hurry to finish November, in fact, I want to swim in the moments of tomorrow for as long as I can. Keeping this idea in mind--let's remember why we love our tribe, and let's thank them for loving us in return.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
xx
This is the time to catch up on that much needed R & R. Thanksgiving is sort of like a buffer--you know like the thing that softens before the blow? We rest, we eat, we relax, and we eat some more. But with this super-short week comes anxiety because come Monday, the scramble begins. 'Christmas cheer' filled with hasty festivities, not to mention the avid shoppers on an obsessed mission to buy the perfect present.
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| Thanksgiving eCard via Pinterest |
It's completely natural to get caught up in the holiday rush. Think about it, we fret over what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, or if you're hosting--the concern lies in what to cook in accordance with what your guests actually like. There's Aunt Emma's newfound vegetarian-thing, and don't forget cousin Liam's gluten intolerance--at this point you're probably better off resorting to lettuce for everyone!
Next comes the shopping, oh my--the shopping! If you're one of those prompt individuals who already has the holiday list checked off before the end of Summer, bless your little heart. Now that November is coming to a close, what about the December soirees? Surely December is of a completely different nature--with a calendar full of things-to-do and places-to-be--I'm still stuck on deciding whether I need to buy a new outfit or not?
Since this time of year can be somewhat of a headache for all, what do you say we pop a Motrin and ride the wave of love--with love--for everyone? It's so easy to breeze through the holidays, so easy to fly pass these moments that should be stopped in time. Let's be patient, let's be kind, and let's give the gift of appreciation to those who are so deserving of it.
I've always had this fantasy that one day I'll have a Thanksgiving dinner party just like the families do in the movies. You know--the huge clan gathered around an enormous table about to give thanks, when suddenly everything goes perfectly wrong? What I love most about the cliché is when they somehow all unite with love. Regardless of how this holiday turns out for me, I can't wait to walk around the house with a new glass of wine on-the-hour, to stuff my tummy with food like there's no tomorrow, and most of all I can't wait to be surrounded by my loved ones.
I'm not in a hurry to finish November, in fact, I want to swim in the moments of tomorrow for as long as I can. Keeping this idea in mind--let's remember why we love our tribe, and let's thank them for loving us in return.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
xx
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| Alternative Thanksgiving via Huffington Post |
Monday, November 2, 2015
Fresh November Thoughts
Stagnant thoughts wallowing in white,
a blank page before me,
on this dark November night.
At a crossroad
which direction to go?
Which idea to chase,
or which one to throw?
Well look at that, it isn't much up there, but it's something. My first stanza typed from my laptop! I didn't write it, I typed it, and it felt pretty nice.
The best part about brain-storming is the actual process of brain-storming. While working on a paper for one of my classes, I found myself at a roadblock and couldn't convey my thoughts into words, so I shot out a few rhymes to get my mind going. I always resort to poetry or short stories when I find myself in this situation, which reminds me of a situation I'd run into about technology and writing in the past...
When I used to write I was very anti-technology, I say this in reference to my beloved fascination with the act of "writing" itself. I had even asked my creative writing professor, "Why call it writing anymore if you're typing?" I was the girl obsessed with the smell of books--the old fashioned kind. You know, doing research in the library from an actual rolodex? There's nothing quite like floating through the library isles in search of the perfect book, or especially gliding a pen onto a piece of paper.
While I am so very thankful for technology propelling us forward in our endless search on the internet--among many other things, I never thought I'd get used to typing my work. Let me clarify, I could type up an A paper within minute's notice, but when it came to pouring my thoughts--it had to be done on paper. I'm still the "old-fashioned book girl," but I've come to the realization that typing doesn't cause the hated "writer's cramp."
After giving in to the modern movement of typing our every thought onto a keyboard, I've learned that change comes in all different shapes and sizes. We can choose to look at these modifications as obstacles (even roadblocks) that hinder us from living our comfortable lives, or we can look at them as ways in which the universe is testing us to push ourselves, to evolve with the conventions of today.
Why change? Well, humans adapt--it's what we do--and the true mark of intelligence is based on how well we can adjust to our environment. I'm not referring to actually conforming to every societal norm in the book, I am simply referring to letting go of what was, and looking forward to fresh air--something new. We learn and grow when we open our eyes to change. Once we open our eyes we are able to see everything in its natural light. Adopting this idea of adjustment and development allows room for further invention.
Change is definitely easier said than done--we all know this--but the mere act of overcoming this obstacle in itself brings growth.
Don't live in your own stagnant thoughts, let them out, and dance with the colorful world of today.
xo
a blank page before me,
on this dark November night.
At a crossroad
which direction to go?
Which idea to chase,
or which one to throw?
Well look at that, it isn't much up there, but it's something. My first stanza typed from my laptop! I didn't write it, I typed it, and it felt pretty nice.
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| Written Word via Tumbler |
When I used to write I was very anti-technology, I say this in reference to my beloved fascination with the act of "writing" itself. I had even asked my creative writing professor, "Why call it writing anymore if you're typing?" I was the girl obsessed with the smell of books--the old fashioned kind. You know, doing research in the library from an actual rolodex? There's nothing quite like floating through the library isles in search of the perfect book, or especially gliding a pen onto a piece of paper.
While I am so very thankful for technology propelling us forward in our endless search on the internet--among many other things, I never thought I'd get used to typing my work. Let me clarify, I could type up an A paper within minute's notice, but when it came to pouring my thoughts--it had to be done on paper. I'm still the "old-fashioned book girl," but I've come to the realization that typing doesn't cause the hated "writer's cramp."
After giving in to the modern movement of typing our every thought onto a keyboard, I've learned that change comes in all different shapes and sizes. We can choose to look at these modifications as obstacles (even roadblocks) that hinder us from living our comfortable lives, or we can look at them as ways in which the universe is testing us to push ourselves, to evolve with the conventions of today.
 |
| The Inspiration Archive |
Change is definitely easier said than done--we all know this--but the mere act of overcoming this obstacle in itself brings growth.
Don't live in your own stagnant thoughts, let them out, and dance with the colorful world of today.
xo
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