spiced up, please.

Hot chocolate or spiced wine, which do you prefer?
Touches of red all around
Let’s pick out the perfect ordainment this Christmas
With snowflakes in the air
I’ll meet you at 7’oclock.
And no, I won’t wait forever.

it will never end.

tea.

words. this is powerful. i want someone to help me grow. grow wise. someone to laugh with. just somone with a big heart.

the colors in this photo-amazing.

b&w. i just love this picture. 'that girl'

first photo- fun teas "sweetie pie rooibos" @ tealish.

last three photos- cant remember! if you want credit let me know!

shine and glisten.

“Never let yesterday use up too much of today.”
—John L. Mason

I really struggle with anxiety, so, this quote really made me smile. Just let go. Sometime things come your way that you cannot control. Walk away, take a step back.. and know that better things are to come.

This wonderful book says:
Learning to break the cycle of anxiousness and worry isn’t simple. Its takes time, practice, and persistence. Worries about finances follow many of us throughout the day. We feel guilt over “not getting anything done.” Household commitments sometimes seem endless. We worry about our children; we worry about our loved ones. And that worry and preoccupation end up robbing the joy from the magic of today. There is nothing more freeing than finally “letting go.” You will recognize the feeling, because the little things you have been missing will begin to shine and glisten like never before.

A VERY BIG SORRY.

I wanted to say “sorry” for not blogging to my little gathering of readers and myself (because it’s one of my goals—to blog everyday). I have been terribly sick and haven’t left my bed—besides when going to work! A lot has been going on; I’ve had one of thee best birthdays one could ask for (thank you Dilyana). I think I’m beginning to see what good friends can do to your life. I am so thankful.

22 with lots to do

I turned 22 years young yesterday. I feel like 22 will be a good year for me (I hope I’m right with this). I made three lists that must get done before I turn 23 on December 8th, 2011. I have 22 goals. I have 22 things I want to see/do. I also have 22 things to learn. I actually had more to write down, but I guess there can always be a being 23 list! I have an overflowing need to get a lot done; I’m pretty excited to get started! So, welcome to my journey of being 22. Life’s too short to sit around and wait.

THE LIST

Goals:open etsy shop
go back to school
go to church more often
spend more time with family
drink more water
save money
make more time for friends
finish book list
work out weekly
enjoy each day for what it is and fully
volunteer at an animal shelter
volunteer for kid city (little kids Sunday school)
spend less time on facebook, haha
draw/paint everyday
buy more vintage! (for store of course ; )
take more pictures
tour chicago (I have lived here for two years now! Actually all my life if you count living only 45 minutes from the city) I still haven’t taken a picture in front of the bean!I took a picture!
make more phone calls
pay off all credit cards!
buy a monthly package for ballet class (I like how I follow the pay off credit cards with a “BUY THIS” goal ; )
build a snowman
blog every single day

To see/do:visit the sears tower (yes, I still have yet to go inside or ever walk up next to it)
go to the beach
visit heather again, in richmond, va
visit the modern wing of the art institute of Chicago
see a show at the chicago theater
go on a mega bus trip
have a glass of wine at the red canary

visit the shed aquarium
go camping (not sure where)
visit brookfield zoo

eat swirlz cupcakes at the lily pool pond in lincoln park go to a blackhawks game
go to a sox game
go to a cubs game (a lot of gaming going on : )
visit frank lloyd wrights gravestone
go to see all of his houses in oak park

spend a whole day at the library
enjoy a 5% milk cappuccino at intelligentsia with mia (enjoy many actually)
go ice skating in millennium park
go on a carriage ride in the loop!
walk the magnificent mile
go on the ferris wheel at navy pier


To learn:how to knit
learn the bulgarian alphabet
to sew (better) by hand and machine
patience with knowing that things take time
learn how to use my camera in all modes
learn photoshop (really well)
learn how to cook pasta from scratch (Hey Maeve!)
learn how to code better with blogger (posting links and such)
learn how to play the piano
and guitar (just a song or two)
learn how to make an origami boat : )
learn how to balance life better (family, friends, myself, ect)
learn how to make delicious baked chicken like my uncle
and my grandmas sweet SWEET potatoes
learn how to play the “hard” setting on rock band
learn how to use the leftovers of one meal and turn it into something fresh and just as good
learn how to play chess
learn how to make thee best omelet (better than Shaun’s omelets)
learn more about vintage clothing

learn the French alphabet (again)
learn how to play poker

learn how to french braid my own hair

one year. 66 things. a lot of living.

DONE. CHECK. WOO!

collection of friends.

“Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.”
—David Thomas

She says gratitude is one of the soul’s greatest riches. Tomorrow say thank you! Contact ten people by phone or email, and express a heartfelt thank you.

I know I need to do this more often. I am truly so thankful for my little collection of friends. I frequently say “my little collection” because I have friends from all over and most don’t know each other. I really wish I could spend more time with some of you! (cough cough): Letty, Dana, Katie, Simone, Rachael, Becky, Mia, Heather … to name a few. Life is wonderful and we have so many things to be grateful for. I know, without you ladies, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I love you, I really do!


Repeated:
Thank you, world, for all my blessings.

not as wise.

INSPIRATION:

first- nadinoo.blogspot.com

second- cant remember! let me know if you want credit

third- pandora

fourth- google images

fifth- picasso owl

"today" in a bouquet of "words"

ginger peach black tea. milk chocolate. others. pain. growth. warmth. raw. white as snow. hurried. uncertainties. tears. laughs. wheat. systematic. breaths. cold air. time. loss. layers. smiles.


To name a few. In the end, happiness.

in a dream

see you there.