Recently my friend AC sent me an invitation to a website called Pinterest.com and I have become obsessed with it. It is essentially an online bulletin board of things that you love, like, want. Things that you want to remember, share or buy. Things that inspire you. Things that you want to create or cook.
It is great.
It is my new favorite thing.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
lazy day movies
Today was kind of a lazy day - mostly because it is freezing cold outside. There were some great movies on today.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is one of my fave movies. I love it. It is all about believing in yourself and the magic of imagination. The quote of the day is from this movie. Mr. Magorium tells Molly Mahoney: "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it."
I love that idea. It is something I need to remember all the time. This is my life and I need to always treat it as some special and I need to believe in myself. It reminds me of the quote from the movie The Holiday that goes, "You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life." I love the movie and that quote.
The other movie I watched today is 500 Days of Summer. I really enjoy this movie. It is all about love, fate and the things that we can convince ourselves when we want love and companionship.
I especially enjoy the scene after Joseph Gordon-Levitt's first night with Summer (Zooey Deschanel). She made his dreams come true....ooh...ooh. Who hasn't walked around on cloud 9 the day after a great date or a good night.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is one of my fave movies. I love it. It is all about believing in yourself and the magic of imagination. The quote of the day is from this movie. Mr. Magorium tells Molly Mahoney: "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it."I love that idea. It is something I need to remember all the time. This is my life and I need to always treat it as some special and I need to believe in myself. It reminds me of the quote from the movie The Holiday that goes, "You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life." I love the movie and that quote.
The other movie I watched today is 500 Days of Summer. I really enjoy this movie. It is all about love, fate and the things that we can convince ourselves when we want love and companionship.
I especially enjoy the scene after Joseph Gordon-Levitt's first night with Summer (Zooey Deschanel). She made his dreams come true....ooh...ooh. Who hasn't walked around on cloud 9 the day after a great date or a good night.
2012
Can you believe it is 2012?
I can't. 10 years ago I had just moved back to New York City. In fact, I moved back on New Year's Eve. For some reason I was obsessed with starting the new year in New York. I moved in with DN and as the clock struck midnight, he and I were on a subway trying to get to Brooklyn for what was quite possibly one of the most boring parties I have ever been to. Ah well...memories...
We are two weeks into the new year and it has already been a roller coaster ride. Lots of emotions.
My two promises to myself this year:
I can't. 10 years ago I had just moved back to New York City. In fact, I moved back on New Year's Eve. For some reason I was obsessed with starting the new year in New York. I moved in with DN and as the clock struck midnight, he and I were on a subway trying to get to Brooklyn for what was quite possibly one of the most boring parties I have ever been to. Ah well...memories...
We are two weeks into the new year and it has already been a roller coaster ride. Lots of emotions.
My two promises to myself this year:
- Be Thankful - I want to count my blessings more than I dwell on pain, sadness or other negative emotions.
- Be Healthy - I don't really mean this in exercise and eat well state, although that is certainly part of it. I mean financially, emotionally, mentally. I believe that if I can do more things that make my soul, mind and pocketbook healthy - then it will be easier to do things that make my heart and body healthier.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
LiBloWriMo = FAIL
Wow, so my goal to write everyday in November was a total bust. In all honestly, it has been a challenging month in general. I've been wallowing in my own head and full of doubt, sadness, concern, loneliness, confusion, etc.
Sounds like a blast, doesn't it? I think the amazing author at hyperbole and a half describes the feeling perfectly in her most recent post.
I did do some productive things this month that needed to be done.
I made some health decisions. Watching my stepfather get sick over and over again is a reality check for me. I know that I can't keep illness at bay but I can take better care of myself. Thus the above mentioned doctor's appointments. Baby steps on this front. I'm trying to develop habits and not quick fixes. I have been down this road before and when I try to change too much at one time I end up beating myself up and feeling like a failure. I need to hold my perfectionist tendencies at bay on this one. So far (1) no eating after 9pm; (2) Limited soda consumption; and (3) drinking more water. Those are going really well so far. Next on the list (1) more fruits & veggies; (2) protein at every meal; and (3) reduce refined carbs.
I made some life decisions. Choice is an important thing.
November...working on ending the month on a high note.
Sounds like a blast, doesn't it? I think the amazing author at hyperbole and a half describes the feeling perfectly in her most recent post.
I did do some productive things this month that needed to be done.
- I made an appointment with a doctor and had a physical exam. This may seem routine but I really DISLIKE going to doctors. I have had a slew of unpleasant and borderline hateful experiences in the doctor's office. So, what do I do? I avoid, avoid, avoid. Not a good idea. I do not suggest it. I finally went to the doctor and I had a great experience. I think it was such a great experience because I had an appointment with a nurse practitioner rather than a doctor. They are generally so much more humane in their treatment of people. I set up some goals with the doctor and have another
- I went to the dentist. I actually like going to the dentist. I mean, I don't enjoy getting my teeth cleaned but I like having clean teeth afterwards. I have just gotten really bad about attending to my dental needs in the last few years.
- I took care of some other miscellaneous things. I can't remember what they were but I remember feeling productive and like I accomplished something.
I made some health decisions. Watching my stepfather get sick over and over again is a reality check for me. I know that I can't keep illness at bay but I can take better care of myself. Thus the above mentioned doctor's appointments. Baby steps on this front. I'm trying to develop habits and not quick fixes. I have been down this road before and when I try to change too much at one time I end up beating myself up and feeling like a failure. I need to hold my perfectionist tendencies at bay on this one. So far (1) no eating after 9pm; (2) Limited soda consumption; and (3) drinking more water. Those are going really well so far. Next on the list (1) more fruits & veggies; (2) protein at every meal; and (3) reduce refined carbs.
I made some life decisions. Choice is an important thing.
November...working on ending the month on a high note.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Pumpkin Carving Talent
Not mine. I am actually kind of terrified to carve a pumpkin. I feel pretty certain that I would chop my fingers off. For that reason I really appreciate other talented people. I particularly appreciate when students honor a place that is near and dear to my heart like the Collis Center. I think these pumpkins are awesome! :)
This is Halloween!!
Today was Halloween. I didn't dress up. I didn't trick or treat. I did eat some delicious sugar cookies in the shape of pumpkins, bats and cats that a colleague baked and brought into the office. Yum - those were delicious.
Mostly, I had the song "This is Halloweeen" from Nightmare Before Christmas playing on repeat in my head. I really wanted to watch the movie tonight but I don't own it and no one was showing it on television. The question remains, is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? The fact that Tim Burton was the director lends itself toward being a halloween movie, but there are a tremendous number of Christmas references. I like the idea of it as a Christmas movie because it isn't quite as sticky sweet as so many other holiday movies. Regardless...this is HALLOWEEN!!!
That said, there is this crazy person somewhere in the US that does these elaborate light displays for Halloween. (see below). It is pretty insane. I can't imagine being their neighbor. I also can't imagine what the electric bill is or how much time it takes to program such an insane display. Regardless or what I can and cannot imagine - I love this video. I think it is super awesome and fun and it makes me smile. Thank you person (or people) with a house and lights and the ability to program lights to sound.
THIS IS HALLOWEEN!!!!
Mostly, I had the song "This is Halloweeen" from Nightmare Before Christmas playing on repeat in my head. I really wanted to watch the movie tonight but I don't own it and no one was showing it on television. The question remains, is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? The fact that Tim Burton was the director lends itself toward being a halloween movie, but there are a tremendous number of Christmas references. I like the idea of it as a Christmas movie because it isn't quite as sticky sweet as so many other holiday movies. Regardless...this is HALLOWEEN!!!
That said, there is this crazy person somewhere in the US that does these elaborate light displays for Halloween. (see below). It is pretty insane. I can't imagine being their neighbor. I also can't imagine what the electric bill is or how much time it takes to program such an insane display. Regardless or what I can and cannot imagine - I love this video. I think it is super awesome and fun and it makes me smile. Thank you person (or people) with a house and lights and the ability to program lights to sound.
THIS IS HALLOWEEN!!!!
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