Capturing Life and Chasing Zen

of interest

Thinking about getting a Pinterest account. That just what I need...more ways to use my precious time that cause me to procrastinate about laundry, homemaking, meditation, etc.

Love this granny square sweater . I think it's precious.

Enjoyed this post about control. Yes, I have issues. Maybe I need to get the book.

Loving this post about ZEN. Oh, and this one, too.

At the moment... I am procrastinating, pondering, worrying, journaling quite a bit and trying to have/find some quiet moments for some deep thinking.

And you? How are you doing?

Happy Tuesday, all.  

editing

Editing my life right now. Adding some things & taking some things away. Remember my last post? That book has really gotten me inspired.

Taking a scrapbooking class online. I love it because it inspires me to tell my most important stories. This was one of my Christmas gifts from my husband & kids and I am really enjoying it.

Journaling more in my own journal & the journals I have for the girls. Feels so good to get back into writing.

This photographer is teaching me how to get better at editing my pictures.

So that's what's been going on. Spending more time going inward and asking myself how I can make the most of my days instead of living each day by default.

Buddy the Elf - Life Lessons

Have you seen the movie ELF? It is a must see for the Christmas holidays, if you ask me. Very much a feel good movie. Watch it! :)

Here's a link to one of my new fave blogs to go to in the morning while I drink my coffee.  Life lessons from the movie. ENJOY!

http://www.positivelypresent.com/2010/12/10-life-lessons-from-the-movie-elf.html

 

blabbering

Today I...

~Cleaned off the carport

~Bleached and washed the front of the house

~Filled up an entire outside garbage can

So much more to do on the inside of the house. I am pitching stuff left and right. I wanted to spend some time outside today, though. Low humidity is a wonderful thing... and it is not a common thing in Louisiana.

I'm sitting here drinking a cup of afternoon coffee and wondering why I put off getting rid of things and completing projects when it feels so good when things are done. Less stuff to worry about and more time to spend with my family. It's a no-brainer. So...why do I procrastinate? Hmmm.

Wanted to share a couple of thing inspiring me, lately.

I love The Pioneer Woman's blog. It's funny and she always has great photography. How beautiful is this sunrise? http://thepioneerwoman.com/blog/2010/09/september-sunrise/

I love Karen Maezen Miller. This post has got me thinking about the changes I want to make.  

Elsie Flannigan makes me think outside of the box. She is playful with her creativity and it inspires me to remember that I used to be more playful with my creativity, too. I've gotten so serious.

OK, I'm almost done with the coffee. Time to go tackle steam-cleaning the carpet. :)

savor

Love this quote from Karen Maezen Miller.

"Having the good life is simple when you savor the one you have."

Mechacon

Dear Devin & Cy~

Over the Christmas holidays, Aunt Rachel told us about Mechacon. I had never heard of it, but she explained to us that it was an Anime' convention and since that time, you have both been so excited & have been patiently waiting for the big day to arrive. Aunt Rachel was bringing Kaitlin & you both really wanted to go, too.

We all went together and you all had a great time. It was so fun to see all 3 of you enojoying something so much. You are already talking about next year. :)

blog linky

I found this post on chookooloonks and loved it. She has an awesome blog and I am really enjoying finding little nuggets of wisdom over there. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and visit for awhile. You'll be glad you did!

linky share

Just sharing something that touched me today. I love Ali Edwards' blog. This post  by Dianne Nelson made me smile. Love, love, love what she had to share.

ENJOY! 

zen & attachment

This week is almost over & I have barely had time to get on the computer, much less my blog. Thought I'd pass something on to you that I found to be helpful.

Love this. Enjoy!   

Spring Busy-ness

Spring is here and that means ...

*More time outside taking pictures and having family time

*Less computer time

*My photography class has started, so I have been busy studying my notes & camera manual

Hope that you are enjoying the weather wherever you are!

Just want to share a website you might enjoy. I love Shutter Sisters for inspiration. Go there with a glass of iced tea and be inspired. :)