Let the record show: One of the smartest men in the world, believes my "One Little Word" is actually the meaning of life : )
A few weeks ago I decided my one little word for 2015 was going to be "Explore." So far, I'm pretty happy with it. I was even more happy about it when Neil deGrasse Tyson revealed it as the meaning of life to a 6 year old. It's good to know I'm on the path to enlightenment this year.
The explorer in me has already seen an awesome concert, planned 3 separate vacations for the coming months, and has already signed up for the Color Run, the Emporiyum, and some crazy shows I'd never agree to seeing last year. Also I'm documenting more and learning new ways to craft and create. Also, I'm loving it! Bring it on 2015! I'm ready to explore all over you!
1. I've been anxiously awaiting this list of 52 places to go in 2015, since New Year's Eve. Since I'm doing a bit of travel this year, I thought for sure at least a few of the places I was visiting would be on the list. Alas, only one: San Antonio Texas. However, I now have 51 other places I'd like to add to my travel bucket list...
2. Once again, I'd like to reiterate, whoever created the concept behind Dog Shaming deserves all the awards for comedy. Every time I see these poor pathetic looking dogs with their lists of crimes, I literally laugh out loud. During this list of the 17 Naughtiest Dogs of 2014, I was sitting on sofa, trying not to drop my laptop because I was laughing so hard. Genius!
3. Love, Love, Love Jenny Colgan! I started off with her book "Meet me at the Cupcake Cafe" mostly because it was hot pink and I thought it was about cupcakes. Turns out it was also a wonderful book full of humor and recipes! Being the good little reader that I am, I wanted to read all the rest of her books (she has lots!) but being the good little US citizen that I am, I couldn't because they're only published in Britain. Of course, seeing as I was in Britain about a year and a half ago, I used all my carry-on space to bring whatever I could find of hers home (I think the flight attendants hated me...). In the time since my trip, she's written a few more and I've discovered a few more that I didn't purchase. Luckily, I'll be back in a few months with a plan (I'm so shipping them home this time). And also luckily, I have her hilarious Twitter account and lovely articles like this one she's written for the Guardian to tide me over.
4. Seeing as I'm still debating the whole Project Life craze, I'm doing what every good 21st century girl does when she needs to research: I'm scouring Pinterest... Luckily, Pinterest is home to millions of crafty people who have loads of ideas as to why I shouldn't and should do Project Life. At the top of the Should list is the Single Girl's Scrapbook, a website I found during my research. Her scrapbooks are gorgeous! And since she's single like me, it's fun to see what all she's documenting. One of my major objections to the whole PL thing was that I don't have a Prince Charming or little prince & princesses to take photos of, therefore my album would be all sorts of boring. Apparently, I was way off, because I'm totally drooling over her creations!
5. Broadchurch Series 2 is every bit as beautiful, heart breaking and funny as Series 1. After one episode I'm back in that gorgeous town of Broadchurch on the coasts of Dorset, and very much engrossed in the powerful story. I was skeptical that it wouldn't be nearly as good as Series 1 but I needn't have worried! It's too soon to tell, but it may even be better...
Gotta love the first snow day of the year. It's definitely the first of 2015 but it's also the first of this winter. Usually, snow makes me grumpy, now that I don't teach and get snow days off. However, here's the thing. While I hate using PTO on a snow day, I will do it at least once a season. And most often the first snow of the season. It's just too good to pass up! Warm and cozy on the couch is always better that cold and wet at my desk. Of course, when the sun comes out about 3:00pm and melts most of the snow, I get a bit depressed. Is there any chance we could hope for some more white stuff tomorrow? I'm coveting just one more lovely snow day to recuperate from all the relaxing I did today... : )
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