YES. Today is Friday and I am taking a quick jaunt down to Burbank to visit my dearest friend! She is whisking me to the DIS (Disneyland) for a night of fun. I am very much looking forward to a weekend of shopping, interior decorating, amazing race, drinking, laughing, etc. It shall be the most glorious weekend that ever was.
On this ordinary Thursday I'm pondering the meaning of success. It sounds daunting... but what is more calming than feeling successful in life? To me being successful is leading a happy, fulfilling life. What makes me happy? Such an easy and difficult question to answer! Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that make us less than happy. Often times this means we're overly stressed and anxiety ridden. Oh wait, is that just me?! If it is clear to me that I must change my situation to become happier, why is it so difficult to do so? I feel myself struggling against society's definition of "success". Why do I care?
"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success."
I signed up for a month-long beginner's yoga class and tonight is our first meeting. This is my second try at yoga and I'm hoping I can benefit from the class! Or, at the very least, it will be a welcome relief after months of frazzled, wedding'd out nerves. The last yoga/meditation class I took was so relaxing I fell asleep. Oops! Let's hope for a better night tonight!
I always enjoy receiving helpful, inspiring emails from Whole Living (my favorite magazine). One in particular stuck out to me this week - "How to Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving". Full of helpful hints, this article made me realize a shift in attitude can make a huge difference! I also realized these tips can be applied to any social event, not just holidays. Check out the article here: Surviving Family Holidays
I really enjoy the Ocean's 11 trilogy and I especially enjoy the soundtracks. The songs are upbeat and motivating and make me want to get up and move (or rob a casino?)!
This tune is from Ocean's 12 when Toulour (the "Night Fox") dances through the lasers. Unfortunately this track did not make it on the soundtrack so I have to resort to YouTube to listen! Enjoy!
YES. Today is Friday and I am taking a quick jaunt down to Burbank to visit my dearest friend! She is whisking me to the DIS (Disneyland) for a night of fun. I am very much looking forward to a weekend of shopping, interior decorating, amazing race, drinking, laughing, etc. It shall be the most glorious weekend that ever was.
