Things I Love Thursday
If you click the badge above, you will see that I have shamelessly stolen this idea from Gala - and I could think of no better day to kick it off than on the greatest day to give thanks. At least, the greatest day for Americans! It's all about gratitude and recognizing that there are things that I love, in spite of whatever is driving me crazy in a particular moment.
- My Christmas Tree I always love my tree, because I adore Christmas and all of the trappings that go along with it. This year is a new adventure since I've never had a tree with the kitties, but apart from a bit of branch-gnawing on Puck's part and one shattered ornament, they've been pretty good. In fact, Puck's new favorite nap spot is under the tree.
- The cat's eye Makeup is fun, and since I'm not doing anything that is overly professional, I intend to have fun with mine on a daily basis. Enter the cat's eye! A small brush and some Bare Minerals eyeshadow with a bit of liner sealer leaves me with an inky, long-lasting, interesting look that I've received tons of compliments on in the last week. I shall continue this trend until it is no longer fun (or until I oversleep and don't have the five minutes to devote to eyeliner).
- Coffee I realized this morning at about 11 that I am no longer only psychologically addicted to coffee, but physically addicted as well. Caffiene headaches are no good; coffee is very, very good. I am okay with drinking lots of coffee every day.
- New friends We may only be work friends for now, but I adore this girl. She is super sweet, super positive, and is tons of fun to work with so far. I received a text message from her this morning which read, "I am thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!" I adore that.
- Work spouses I have a work husband, and going to work and knowing that we're working together makes the days better. Without discussing it, we've become each other's good mood cheerleaders, doing our best to keep each other positive.
- Mashed potatoes Food of the gods, methinks.
- Playing a character Lately, when I get dressed I think about what someone else would wear. What would Audrey wear? Or Marilyn? Or Anne Boleyn? Or a 1940s flirt? Or Rory Gilmore? I've drawn from a whole group of influences, and I'm having a ton of fun with it. The best days so far: Anne Boleyn and the 1940s. Too effing cute.
- Positivity I'm trying. I'm really, genuinely trying. Being upset and irritable and frustrated all the time is exhausting and the opposite of productive. I'm trying very hard to be the girl I used to be, at least in attitude. I am a girl now who is more jaded and damaged and cynical. I am also a girl who is smarter and more self-assured and better able to control myself, and I intend to use this to my advantage.
- Honorable mentions gingerbread lattes; tomorrow's kickoff of the Calendar o' Fun; planning Christmas presents for people I adore; A Fine Frenzy - my favorite thing to sing in the car lately; doing different things at work from time to time; winter coats and scarves; the forecasted chance for snow flurries on Sunday; unexpected friendships, however brief; taking chances; Dr. Pepper - even if it's bad for me, it's delicious.
Take a moment and tell me what you love this week!
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posted by nicalyse @ 6:20 PM
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Such a fun topic - me loves it! Okay so I will share with you the things I am loving this week.
1)Twilight Soundtrack - absolutely adore the music from this movie. As of this moment Never Think by Rob Pattinson and Flightless Bird, American Mouth by Iron and Wine are a permenant loop.
2)Friends - I have always adored my friends, but I am discovering now more than ever how much they truly mean to me, whether they be close personal friends, work friends, or even the friends you've never met.
3)Black Friday Shopping - Yes, I fully intend on braving the crowds tomorrow morning at 4AM and even more than that - I'm going to have a fucking fantastic time. Because let's be honest - nothing is as hilarious as watching middle aged women push each other down for a set of sheets.
4)Dreams - Not just the ones that come in the night (even though I love those as well) but more so the things in life you want so badly and can't be sure you'll ever get. Sometimes chances appear out of nowhere - I know that now.
5)Books - I go through phases with books. There are months where I can don't read, and then there are months when I can't stop. I'll let you guess what month I'm in now.
6) The invention of the Starbucks Mocha - Yes. I am addicted. No. I don't plan on doing a damn thing about it.
Happy Thanksgiving Nic!
I'm thankful to have you as a part of my life.
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