Happy Birthday, Blog!

I can't believe another year has gone by but yesterday was my blog's second  birthday!  The reason why I started this blog in the first place was to have an outlet for myself... and it's been one of the best ways to relieve stress, express myself, and cultivate inspiration.  Not to mention, I've met some sweet fellow bloggers!  Happy Birthday, blog!

Yesterday morning J and I ran in a 10k run to benefit our city's zoo.  I love our zoo and we were so happy to be able to support them (and stay healthy)!  Race participants had free zoo admission post race so I snapped this picture of one of our favorites, the flamingos!  And I also saw the new otter exhibit - they are too cute.

In other news, tax deadline is tomorrow and it definitely can't come soon enough as my anxiety and sensitivity is at an all time high and my hair is literally frazzled!  I've tried not to rant but I can't wait to take a break from the office... and it's inhabitants...!

Birthday Blog!

Happy Birthday Blog!  


It turns ONE year old today and I have had a blast creating this place of inspiration for myself (and I hope for others, too)!


"Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant.  There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks."  [Johann Gottfried von Herder]

*PS - I absolutely ADORE Masha Dyans' work.  Her greeting cards are my absolute favorite and I just love the colors and quirkiness! 

Happy Friday!  (Tax deadline is Monday - YEAH!!!)

So, what?

Life is stressful, huge, overwhelming, and confusing... which is why it is so easy to get lost.  Losing sight of the important things isn't hard.  I am almost embarassed to admit there are days I am too blinded by the 'everyday' to see what a wonderful life I have. 


Problem:  Positivity isn't my strong suit.


Solution:  Daily reflections.


I could name thousands (ok, maybe not thousands) of things that are inspiring to me.  Not to sound dramatic but it is an everyday struggle (I use the term loosely) to seek the goodness in life.... and today I will make this a new habit.  I will put to paper, er, blogger text editor, what inspires me in life.  Welcome to my world!