Roses Are Red x International Day of Happiness

I grew up with a father who always had fresh flowers waiting for me when I would visit. I didn't know just how lucky I was then, (I didn't realize that this wasn't the "norm," because for me, growing up, it was) but I was blessed with such an amazing, doting man that set my standards high in regard to how I'd look at a man and how I'd allow myself to be treated.

 

 Since, flowers have had a very special meaning to me. They take me back to those days as a little girl and the sense of joy when I'd open my bedroom door and see a beautiful bouquet staring back at me; a feeling of being thought of and valued, and most of all knowing that my happiness mattered to someone other than myself.

 

I chose to capture this picture at my local grocery

and share my brief story in honor of International Day of Happiness!

 

What makes you happy? 

 

( SIDE NOTE: Beyond your wildest dreams... I'm trying to go there. )



Musings x 3/18/2014

riding horses on the beach in Jamaica was one of the top ten most memorable moments in my life

I'm very big on self-help, self-discovery and typing things into google.

craving, day trips to museums and art galleries

queen.

… and my love is patient and kind and shit

we forget how vast the world is and allow our immediate surroundings to control our happiness far too often.

I enjoy deeper connections

sapiosexual stimulation

first time hot air balloon rides

one can only operate on the same level for so long.. elevate

be kinder to self.

currently studying and implementing feng shui principles

people who believe in a lack, lose

believe in abundance, doors open up to you

( SIDE NOTE: I think I'd like to go on a cherry blossom dinner cruise this year. Below: Last year's blooms, captured in my front yard. )

Unfinished Poem #1

passion overflowing

spilling out onto the floor

forming puddles

of

...

Late Pass x Blood Orange

Currently playing catch up.
Please excuse my lateness.

The World is Yours x SXSW

Never forget.

You've got to be able to identify the difference between 

win-win, 

win-lose, 

and lose-lose. 

Lust List: Giuseppe Giuseppe

please.

What Kind of Love x Gambino

I fell in love just now..

with a song

special thanks to Tiff for hipping me

Merry Go Round

same sights

same sounds

same fights

different rounds

merry go

merry

no

merry go round

shari renee

Self Awareness Practice: Drafting Your Personal Mission Statement

  The "Habits of Highly Effective People" course had many life changing lessons and tips on how to change your thinking to produce a better and more effective life for yourself. I find myself revisiting my handbook often to keep myself motivated and on the right course. A take away that I hadn't yet shared with you all is "Drafting Your Personal Mission Statement." An exercise from Habit 2, the concept of 'Beginning With the End in Mind', or envisioning outcomes before action. 

A Personal Mission Statement is meant to:

Clarify what's important to you

Provide focus

Help design your life instead of having it designed for you

Guide your day to day decisions

Give you a greater sense of meaning and purpose

Below is the result of writing for five minutes without stopping; the Personal Mission Statement that I came up with back in October while enrolled in the course:

"I want to be remembered. A hero even if it's a personal one. I want people to be happy when they think of me. To be motivated. To smile. To feel like they can reach their goals/ dreams because of the life I lead. I want to paint write fall in love travel have a beautiful family. I want to feel free completely and know that I did it right. I did it my way. Life is beautiful and I want to go to bed every night feeling that way rich vibrant colors living in a different country eat foods full of culture that tell a story. Boats planes mountains animals trees trains oceans sunsets discover create beauty inspire write a book share my thoughts with the world and even if they only reach one person I want them to reach that person. Find the most passionate of all loves and renew it everyday."

It's a very eye-opening thing to be asked how you want to be remembered. Once you decide what you want your legacy to be it will have a strong impact on how you begin to live your day to day life. You will begin to live with that "end result" in mind.


Pick up the book here:






( SIDE NOTE: Personal Mission Statements can and will change as you grow through life. I plan to continue to add to mine until it perfectly reflects who I am/ want to be. )