I woke up this morning to a barrage of posts about today being the first day of Lent (March 5th- April 17th). Already?! After so much thought and preparation went into last years trying (albeit, successful) sacrifice, it's a wonder that I let today slip my mind. I spent my drive in to work scrambling to find something to give up this year.

Red meat? So three years ago.

Soda? Barely partake in that. 

Twitter and Instagram? Already checked those.

And then it came to me. Instead of taking away something that I stand a greater chance of going back to once this all has ended, why not add on something that I can take with me beyond my Lent challenge? I've decided that this year I want to challenge myself to pay more attention to where my mind wanders, to speak more on my blessings than my downfalls, and to praise even in my misfallings because I know that therein lies growth. I also plan to develop and stick to a daily exercise regimen.

Adding positive habits to my life will not only be a refreshing challenge, which is a big part of this, but it will also help me to take steps toward becoming the person that I ultimately want to be. I pray that like last year, the results will be lasting and I know that with the right mindstate and sticking to my plan, they will.

 

Brave face,

Still human.

Mood Ring

mood ring

 

(watercolor)

Snow Day #10,293

More snow! Joy.

Phone off.

Canvas.

Me time.

And revisiting this awesome web series, 

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. 

free will

v.

determinism

v.

predestination

Ectotherm

the light at the other end of the tunnel is blinding

so much easier to go back the way I came

walking toward the unknown

vision impaired

but it feels so natural,

so right

how can I look away

from such a beautiful light

how can I stray

luring me in with her warmth

a chill on my back

I glance over my shoulder

so many layers to be shed

should I forge ahead

and still,

ectotherm.

3/2/14

shari renee

When it's late at night

and I need to wind down,

this song puts me at ease.

Sunday Funday.

MAC Flat out Fabulous

Musings: March 1, 2014

It's important to feel everything.
Every emotion, be it happy or sad.. and to remember what brought you  to that place. It's vital to feel everything because it reminds us that we're alive...

A new month can have all of the significance of a new year if you want it to.

 I have many goals for March, the main one being to dedicate myself to trying a new activity, restaurant, recipe -  something - new every week. It may not seem like much, but making a conscious effort to go out and try something new - whether it be a tango lesson or jumping out of a plane - will open you up to a whole new world of experiences that you may otherwise be too comfortable in your day to day routine to go out and experience.

There's no doubt in my mind that my "something new" will turn into multiple things as the weeks go on. I challenge you to join me, and as expected, I'll be updating the blog as I go.

Happy Weekend!