The books that will move you, inspire you, make you cry, make you think, make you laugh.
(Source: buzzfeed, via deathbycupcakes)
New favorite at home salad combo: mixed greens, feta cheese, red onion and candied walnuts with a little olive oil drizzle.
Delicious. Simple.
This week, the new interactive exhibit Rain Room opens at the Museum of Modern Art. Heavy rain pours down in an enormous room, but when you step into the rain, the area directly over your head dries up. So you can walk, dance and kiss in the rain without getting wet!
This is awesome, I love the MoMA.
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Random but true things about this week:
- I bought an Amazon Prime Membership, and now my first thought when I need anything is - “I wonder if I can get it cheaper on Amazon”. Most times the answer is yes. And as a corporate business woman who has read countless business reviews of Amazon Prime and why it’s helped Amazon soar past all other online retailers and brick and mortars, I cringe a little that I am now part of that statistic. Oh well, momma needs to save some cash. I am shopping local farmers markets for fruits and vegetables every week. That balances it out a little, right?
- I’ve watched two movies this week: “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” and “Food Inc.” WHAT is wrong with me? Now all I can think about is buying a juicer and limiting my meat intake (and of course, again, only buying from local farmers).
- I had the worst run I’ve had in about a month yesterday morning. Just one of those runs where mentally and physically I wasn’t there. Luckily enough, I was with a friend, and we just ended up walking/slow jogging through most of the 4 miles. We finished and boy do I hope that doesn’t happen again for awhile. Reminding myself that this happens no matter how great of shape you are/aren’t in and I just need to get back out there today!
With the mornings warming up, the birds are out in full force here in Chicago. They were so loud outside my window this morning, I was half expecting them to come in and help me do my hair and get dresssed.
Doesn’t every girl remember that Cindarella scene?
22 Habits of Happy People
1. Let go of grudges 2. Treat everyone with kindness 3. Regard your problems as challenges 4. Express gratitude for what you have 5. Dream big 6. Don’t sweat the small stuff 7. Speak well of others 8. Avoid making excuses 9. Live in the present 10. Wake up at the same time every morning 11. Don’t compare yourself to others 12. Surround yourself with positive people 13. Realize that you don’t need others approval 14. Take time to listen 15. Nurture social relationships 16. Meditate 17. Eat well 18. Exercise 19. Live minimally 20. Be honest 21. Establish personal control 22. Accept what cannot be changed.
File this under moments where I’m thankful for my company. Wine Tasting at Valerie Hill Winery in Winchester, VA.
Theo, the service dog, who is accompanying our flight this morning. I’m in love.
A glass of red wine and cheez-its for dinner. Some days adulting is hard, and cooking dinner just isn’t in the works.
the great gatsby soundtrack on npr first listen | click through to listen
I have been excited about this movie, but THIS just took it to a different level. Cannot wait!
(Source: nmattea)
![Last night I watched a documentary called An Apology to Elephants, in which the lives of elephants, both captive and wild, are discussed. The documentary touches on issues with circuses, zoos, poaching and it’s stark contrast to the beautiful, and imperative roles wild elephants play in our ecosystem.
I found it extremely informative, captivating, uplifting and heartbreaking all at once. It was as if Lily Tomlin, the narrator, and I were sitting in the same room, her imploring me to pay attention - as she speaks for the sometimes unheard voice of the elephants.
For as many elephants there are that are being exploited, there are many situations in which humans are doing right by the elephants (see IAFW and PAWS). The juxtaposition of these two channels of action make for a documentary that you can’t take your eyes off of.
I spent some time last night talking to friends about what I learned and also combing the web for organizations and how I can help. I don’t normally post stuff that is too important on this here corner of the Internet - but, it just seemed wrong not to say something. So, friends, I ask you - if nothing else - watch the documentary. LEARN. LISTEN.
[…also I would ask that you NEVER buy tickets to a circus. Because if after seeing this documentary, you can still purchase (and in effect, support) and attend one - well, then we probably shouldn’t be friends. sorry.]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/3e1de460f30a0d40ede73d922ef70836/tumblr_mm6gzxGLYZ1r7g0f2o1_500.jpg)
Last night I watched a documentary called An Apology to Elephants, in which the lives of elephants, both captive and wild, are discussed. The documentary touches on issues with circuses, zoos, poaching and it’s stark contrast to the beautiful, and imperative roles wild elephants play in our ecosystem.
I found it extremely informative, captivating, uplifting and heartbreaking all at once. It was as if Lily Tomlin, the narrator, and I were sitting in the same room, her imploring me to pay attention - as she speaks for the sometimes unheard voice of the elephants.
For as many elephants there are that are being exploited, there are many situations in which humans are doing right by the elephants (see IAFW and PAWS). The juxtaposition of these two channels of action make for a documentary that you can’t take your eyes off of.
I spent some time last night talking to friends about what I learned and also combing the web for organizations and how I can help. I don’t normally post stuff that is too important on this here corner of the Internet - but, it just seemed wrong not to say something. So, friends, I ask you - if nothing else - watch the documentary. LEARN. LISTEN.
[…also I would ask that you NEVER buy tickets to a circus. Because if after seeing this documentary, you can still purchase (and in effect, support) and attend one - well, then we probably shouldn’t be friends. sorry.]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!
—
-Hunter S. Thompson
Signing a lease on an apartment in Chicago today - and so, begins another chapter. This officially marks the 4th city in 5 years that I’ve lived in.
C’mon Chitown, give me ALL your experiences. BRING. IT. ON.
fresh flowers make me happy. truth.
“There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’ No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.”
- Dalai Lama
Went outside and ran 5 miles this morning because that’s what runners do - we run to raise money for a good cause, we run to honor others, we run to be part of a community, we run to be better…we run for so many positive reasons, it’s unfathomable that someone wanted to destroy something so great.
Sending light and love to those affected in Boston and to the running community around the world - WE CANNOT LOSE HOPE.
- Dalai Lama
Went outside and ran 5 miles this morning because that’s what runners do - we run to raise money for a good cause, we run to honor others, we run to be part of a community, we run to be better…we run for so many positive reasons, it’s unfathomable that someone wanted to destroy something so great.
Sending light and love to those affected in Boston and to the running community around the world - WE CANNOT LOSE HOPE.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
—
-Martin Luther King Jr. {the only quote I can turn to on days like today}
My heart goes out to all of the runners, spectators, volunteers and staff in Boston today. This is unfathomable and just so tragic. Sending light and love to all of those affected - not only in Boston, but in the running community around the world.
