Sitting Through Lincoln

lincoln

I sat through the movie Lincoln last night which was kind of hard to do. It’s a good story, but I’m a very visual person and it was so dark and dreary. Blacks, browns, and greys were most prominent on the screen and so much of it is either shot in a dark lit room [...]

What Ratatouille Can Teach You About Being an Artist and Pursuing a Dream

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is one of my favorite movies. I’m sure my years working in the culinary arts has a lot to do with my affection for it. For those who don’t know: it’s the story about a rat named Remy, who has a gift for culinary arts. But, because he’s a rat in a human’s world, [...]

When You Buy From an Independent Artist…

Photo Credit:  Rebekah JoyPlett - etsy.com/shop/RebekahJoyPlett

I’ve been a bit of a quote snob lately. It seems like there are fewer and fewer quotes that get my attention. But, the other day, I read this one and I really appreciated it…. *** Update:  If you like Rebekah’s quote, it is now available as a print in her Etsy shop :) And I’d like to add to [...]

Living Everyday Like it’s Your Last isn’t Always About You

seize the day

When someone tells me to “live everyday like it’s my last day”, I tend to think about ME. I think… What could I do to make myself happy? Right now. In this moment. But, is my last day really about me? Think about it from an outside perspective.

Inspiration is Everywhere… Even in Your Television

T.V. rots your brain. T.V. is a waste of time. T.V. makes you fat. Whatever.  I respectfully disagree. And I don’t watch much television at all. Maybe 3 hours per week. That’s very little. I have 2 children, I’m very active, and I have several hobbies, so television just doesn’t make its way into my [...]

A Message About Self Worth

What makes you most unmotivated? Recently, I learned that when I’m most unmotivated, it’s because something is lacking: self-worth. Last week, I lacked self-worth. I allowed myself to believe that I’m not good enough. I’m unworthy.  I’m unlovable. And that is NOT my usual way of thinking. But, it happens to the best of us, [...]

What Are You Working on While You Procrastinate?

what are you working on while you procrastinate?

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”  -Bertrand Russell Ahh, procrastination.  It gets such a bad rep. And yet, I don’t associate that word with negativity. When I think of procrastination, I think of me doing whatever I please at whatever pace I please, wherever I please… and you get the point. Sounds [...]