Snapshots

...from earlier this week.

1). Self-portrait in which I unintentionally gave myself Angelina Jolie lips and upgraded eyebrows; 2). optimistic scribbles at the coffee shop; 3). cappuccino awesomeness; 4). view from the bedroom window.

(all taken with my iPhone via the instagram app. See my full feed here).

Optimism

This is what often happens to me. I'll be experiencing a less than stellar week and then pause for an extra second while immersed in a routine activity (in this case, swiping my metrocard) and notice something exceptional. Not all metrocards have messages on the back. I'm sure it's part of some NYC transportation campaign that I am unaware of, but regardless, I find it phenomenal.

Despite the bees (still here), the mile-long to-do list, the disbelief and accompanying mixed emotions about the fact that the end of the school year is just two weeks away (what?), I am reminded that everything is going to be okay. And if it's not (because let's be real, sometimes things aren't), I will be.

Oh, and today I am officially awarded my Master's degree. My cap and gown has a pretty royal blue & yellow hood. And it's a long weekend. And it's slated to be in the 80's and sunny. And we have picnic plans with friends. Huzzuh!

Have a great weekend. Stay optimistic.

*I'm planning to catch up on my blog reading soon. I'm grossly behind but am thinking about all of you. Big hugs.

Thought of the Week

(via Mary Ruffle)

Simple Thoughts (On Happiness)

Something to ponder :)

(image source unknown)

A Love Like That

I Employ Magical Thinking

I just bought this print from here. I think it speaks for itself.

I am very, very happy right now despite the persistence of a most random fever (this is apparently the year my body has decided to "build immunity" about once, oh every six weeks or so). C'est la vie!

Optimism

All throughout college, I had the "How to be an Artist" poster (above) displayed in my various dorm rooms and apartments. It remained with me until graduation day, when I pulled just a tad too hard trying to take it off the wall.

I recently saw this "Today is the Day to..." print somewhere online (for the life of me, I cannot remember where). Reading the lovely message caused me to pause in the middle of my very busy day, and smile.


I don't know about you, but sometimes I need a reminder to "celebrate every gorgeous moment." Here's to having wild imaginings, daydreaming and shaving your legs!

Infinity Backyard

I smiled today when I saw this photo of a concrete "8" in a backyard over at Abbey Goes Design Scouting. 8 is my lucky number (and consequently, also my favorite number). Did you know that a sideways 8 is the symbol for infinity? Always loved that.