We stroll these city streets
Savoring the summer’s wet relief
As it dances across our shoulders
And gently kisses upon our cheeks
Saturday Morning Think Tank May 23, 2009
I never thought I would say this, but my favorite time of day is morning. I treasure the weekend mornings where I wake at my own pace, sip my coffee, and do as I please.
As pictured above, I have my “morning station”, which seems to be where all my crap gathers; all my latest idées fixes within an arms reach. This is where and when my most greatest inspirations are birthed.
I guess what makes this time and space so dear is that I know this quiet solitude with myself cannot last forever. Already, I hear the buzz upon the streets through my open windows. I know that it is time to get myself together, and move on with my day.
With that, I will enjoy these last few moments in the “think tank” before dressing and hygiene-ating, then calling friends to settle our plans.
May you all have that singular time and place where you too find your inner peace.
Spread the love April 27, 2009
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Life-Is-Good Souvenirs
Gosh darn it, life is good.
I wanted to write all the events in which are making my life so good right now, and how full of general love the last several days have been, but I’ve been so busy getting out there and living life, that instead I will leave you with this:
I encourage you all to go out there and spread the love in as many of the following ways as possible:
- Surround yourself with as many friends as possible, as often as possible. And make it clear how much they mean to you.
- Call up your old friends and invite them for a visit. If they can’t visit, be sure to fully catch up on the phone. Vow to keep in touch more regularly.
- Enjoy an exquisite meal, spiced with the tastiest laughter you can find
- Spend some quality time in the sun (and wear sunscreen)
- Head out to your local animal shelter(s) and play with as many critters in need as possible
- If you aren’t already, get yourself in the habit of doing a little extra physical activity each day, in whatever way you enjoy most
- Turn off your air conditioner and enjoy the gift that is this warm air (I know you were all wishing for it a mere few weeks ago)
- And if you cannot manage any of the above, at least DO THIS- Say to at least 10 people in the next 72 hours these exact words, “you are beautiful“. And you get extra credit for telling a complete stranger- it will show on their faces how much it means (more than you can imagine right now sitting in front of your computer). I’m telling you from experience.
Love is the very fabric of the universe.
Laugh often, love much & live well.
Flea Market Fever! April 6, 2009
Feeling like my office at work was becoming one big crap hole, I decided it was time to clean it out and spruce it up. I figured that While You Were Out wouldn’t be showing up at my workplace any time soon, so I needed to take matters into my own hands. I called up an old friend, with whom I needed to spend some serious quality time anyway, and proposed that we seek out and take over a flea market over the weekend. She agreed, and on Sunday we headed out to the nearest Flea Facility.
And, of course, I documented the day for your viewing pleasure:
*A noteworthy, and unphotographed, interaction occurred while at the Flea. I was looking at one of the tables that was selling various gems and stones, when the vendor stopped me and asked me to take off my sunglasses. I obliged, and he said, “ok, I just wanted to make sure”. I gave him an odd look, and he responded, “I can see your aura. I wanted you to take off your glasses so I could be sure of what I was seeing”. Naturally, I asked what color it was that he saw, and he told me my aura was red and yellow. After a little questioning, he told me what he could see about me, which I found a tad vague, but interesting nonetheless. I then asked him what color Melissa’s aura was, to which he said, “I can’t see it. I don’t see a lot of people’s auras, but I happened to see yours”. Later on, Melissa said that she thought he was hitting on me, and used that as a way to talk to me. I thought perhaps that was the case; but to me, it was just another treasure to take home from my day at the Flea.
Remember these? January 25, 2009
Name proper: Stereogram
When I was a kid, my cousin and I used to sit around and do Magic Eyes all day long. Amazingly, I can still see the image without having to pull it away from my face.
A day of history, 1.20.09 January 20, 2009
What can I say about today? We all know it was the day Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America. It would be a lie to say I didn’t shed a few tears of joy and pride today.
They say that pictures say a thousand words, so I think I’ll let them do the most of the talking this time.
Gathered in front of Independence Hall to watch the swearing in ceremony with my campaign friends (and a few hundred fellow Philadelphians):
Independence Hall with the jumbotron in the foreground
We all agreed there was no one else we wanted to share this moment with.
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Sula expresses her inner emotions on a T-shirt
A good day all around
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"Happy Regime Change!"
Gratuitous crowd shot
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And here’s Obama taking his Oath of Office from my point of view:
Open your eyes to the dawn of a new day, America!
Sing it with me now…. January 12, 2009
It’s a sing-a-long post! Come on super fans, Believe in Green:
My first “Podcast” December 28, 2008
So… a few nights ago, over vodka tonics, James and I had a bright idea to do a “podcast”. Technically, it’s not a podcast, as it contains video and is not available for upload on your iPod. But, it was what we decided to call it. I didn’t know what the topic was going to be and his suggestion caught me off guard, hence my poor recollection skills in the video. I don’t think well when things are recording me.
So, prepare for 2 minutes and 34 seconds of major dorkiness and rambling, people. And if you like this (and maybe even if you don’t), perhaps there will be more Blogcasts in the future…
Chili for the chilly December 23, 2008
Did I ever mention I make a mean chili? Well, I do.
Chili is the perfect meal for those cold and windy days, when all you want is something to fill your belly, stick to your ribs, and make you feel all warm and content-like on the inside. And this chili hit the spot:
Mmmm... Chili
Let it snow! December 8, 2008
In case you haven’t noticed, Jack Frost has made his way to the East Coast. And it looks as if he has settled in and has no plans of leaving any time soon.
If you know me, then you know how I feel about the bitter old man that he his. However, I have come to terms with the fact that he is unavoidable; unless, of course, you move to Costa Rica from November to May. We don’t know anyone who did that, now do we? But seriously, since he’s a fact of life if you live in the Humid Subtropical Climate Zone, or any of the other sinic climate zones, we must accept that he will pay a visit each year.
While I loathe this Jack Frost gent, I must embrace his presence, and therefore I have decided to celebrate his inauguration this year by making it snow on my blog! (I must give credit where credit is due and give thanks to the admins at WordPress who allow this option on blogs. In essence, I am not creative nor unique. I merely checked off a box in my personal options.)
So, bundle up, let it snow… and pray for an early spring!
