Words to Live By...

It's been a while since I've posted some inspirational words.....

Many of these give me goosebumps.

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I hope you're all having a great week! As I was waking up this morning, I thought, "Yes! It's Friday!" Yeah, It's not. Not even close.

Does anyone else ever do that?

Sketchbooks...

These sketchbooks make me want to up the ante on my own journaling.  Aren't they cool!?

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Do you journal? If so, do you doodle, or write, or both? What are your favorite materials to use?

 I've started a couple new journals lately, and have a few sketchbooks I use for different things, but I really want to get in the habit of doodling. It's so much fun, and can bring out such great ideas!

Words to live by...

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I've been blessed with some wonderful people in my life. People who encourage me, and help me learn about myself.  I'm also convinced that I have the best husband on the planet.   I had a chance to talk through some things on Friday, and all weekend I pondered what I learned. Then, yesterday at church, my pastor preached this sermon, and it was like a continuation of the conversation from Friday.  I love it when that happens.  {And honestly, it happens alot.} 

I'm learning that I beat myself up alot.  I worry about what people think, and I lose out on a whole lot of wonderful because I don't trust myself.  I'm also learning that I don't have to do that.  There is a difference between perceived danger and actual danger, and I have to learn to recognize the difference. 

I am loved.  I have a wonderful, supportive family, the best husband, and great friends.  To top it all off, I have a God who wants nothing but the best for me, and that's pretty awesome.

I want to work past my fears, and answer the call to bless others.   I want to go to the deep waters.  I want to experience life outside my comfort zone, because the few times I've ventured there have been some of the best times of my life.

Wishing you all a week full of blessings.  I hope you all know how awesome you are.

 

Words to live by...

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I've learned over the years that the mind is a powerful thing. I believe with all my heart that a positive attitude can make all the difference in the world.  I'm working on letting this knowledge seep into every part of my life, cause it makes everything awesome.  I do think I'm a pessimist by nature.  {Maybe that's just me being pessimistic.}  However, I also believe I can choose to be optimistic.  I can choose to be happy. 

And so can you.


What are you doing to choose happiness? Are you a natural optimist or pessimist?


In other news, my 31 before 31 challenge is going fantastic!  I'm actually finding it quite liberating to have it already decided and planned.  There's no talking myself out of it every day.  I know I have to get a run in, so I just schedule it into my day.  6 days down, 25 to go! 

Words to live by...

Life has been busy lately. Things seem to be speeding up all around me; work is crazy, Etsy sales are up and running again {yay!}, and Jon and I are motivated and chasing our dreams like never before. It's truley awesome, and we are blessed, but sometimes it is hard to keep up the pace.  I'm not gonna lie, I'm really looking forward to a long weekend next week!

I find myself on auto pilot sometimes, and that's not a feeling I like.  I have a board on Pinterest where I post all the little motivational {or sometimes funny} quotes or sayings that I find here and there.  Every once in a while I take some time to read through them.  They always make me want to cry.  Not in a bad way, but in a ohmygoshi'msoblessedican'thardlystandit kind of way.  You know?

Well, anyway, I thought I'd share some of my faves with you today.  {Clicking on the image will take you to the original source.}  If you all like it, I'll share more from time to time.

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Does anyone else feel like life is going by way too fast lately? What do you do to slow down and enjoy it? 

Also, I want to send out my thoughts and prayers to those in Joplin, MO.  Words cannot even describe.

Stories...

A dear friend of mine sent me this, and I just wanted to share it with you all. {If you know who to credit for this image, let me know so I can!}  I'm told it's from the wonderful Etsy shop Studio Mela.  {It would make sense to ask the friend who send it to me, huh?  Duh!  Thanks, Amber!} 

Thanks for all your sweet comments on yesterday's tutorial post!  You guys are the best!  

Today's going to be a busy day for me, and I can't wait to get home and try these.  Yum!  I've been waiting all week for this dinner!  I'll have to let you know how they are.  


That's all for today...short and sweet!

Yep...

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That's all for today.  Anyone else feeling uninspired?

Stupid January.

p.s. any links to inspiring/funny/cool/beautiful things welcome.

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This is precicely my goal for today.  To get some stuff done.

My inbox is piled high, and I have lots of work to do.  I will see you all tomorrow with some random thoughts.

Happy almost Friday!

What are you hoping to accomplish today?

Inspired...

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I have spent the last few nights working on a couple of projects for the annual art show where I work.   

{Yes, I've known about it since June, and yes, I put it off until the last minute.}

I was up well past midnight last night putting the finishing touches on my creations, and I have to say I'm quite pleased with how they turned out!  I will be sure to share once I'm able to photograph them.


Despite being tired from my frenzied creating, I cannot help but feel so inspired to do more!  I'm determined to tackle some of the projects I've had on my "someday" list soon.  Perhaps even tonight!

I'd also like to come up with some things to make for holiday gifts.  Anyone have any good ideas?

Isn't that inspiration board in the photo amazing!?

Also, be sure to hop over to Lorajean's Magazine and check out her links to all kinds of great fall/halloween freebies and tutorials.  I'm honored that today she's featured my Fall Bunting Tutorial in one of her posts!  Thanks Lorajean!

Collections...

I talked about my love of collections last week. 
Since then, I've found more lovely collection inspiration.

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This week is flying by...well, yesterday I thought it was Thursday all day, so I guess that's a lie. However, tomorrow's Friday, so that makes me happy!