A Love Letter to Myself

Dear Me,

I'd like to take a minute to give thanks for me. I deserve a slice of cheesecake, a chair massager and the Relsilience Award, because I think I truly rock!

Remember earlier this year, when I did all my charity work, competed in my first obstacle course and skydived? Not to mention the fact that I frequently try to help those close to me without hesitation. Someone with my caring, creative, adventurous and humorous attributes should be feted with a huge party!

So this weekend, I vow to take at least a few hourse for me. I'll craft, give myself a nice hot bath followed by a hot cocoa and pedicure, and give someone special a call that I have the most enlightening conversations with. I may even wear my new dress and refer to myself as Ms. Hottie all afternoon!

Starting now, I'll remember to acknowledge that I deserve time for my hobbies and space for my meditating/reflection. In short, I'm going to enjoy the heck outta myself every day!

Expressions of Gratitude

Sorry all for disappearing most of this week :).

As the week ends, it would be considered good karma to look back and think of the things you are grateful for this week. So for me I am grateful this past week for...

(1) the creative energy that I was able to find within myself and was able to act on.
(2) the motivation I gave myself to prepare fresh/healthier meals for most of the week.
(3) supportive co-workers.
(4) beautiful fall weather.
(5) the re-emergence of the season for hot chocolate :)
(6) reassurance and support I received from close friends.
(7) the opportunity to slow down and take a break in this fast-paced world.

This weekend I intend to show my gratitude by,
(1) offering up my time to volunteer with children and mothers from abusive households.
(2) continuing to clean my apartment to create an atmosphere of cleanliness, motivation, clarity and productivity.
(3) donating clothes I no longer fit.
(4) accepting rest during the day to promote a healthier mind/body.

What are you grateful for this week and how do you intend to show your gratitude?

Happy Friday

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Make the most of your weekend :)

15 Interesting Facts About Me

1. I like to fall asleep to Comcast soundscapes.
2. I am ambidextrious and trained to draw with both hands.
3. I don't know how to ride a bike.
4. I have a secret love for 80s music.
5. I had a large collection of seashells collected from my trips and from friends/family up until my late teens.
6. One of my ears sits lower than the other.
7. I still watch (and love) kids cartoons.
8. My current obsession is with ancient & current Indian/SouthEast Asian art and culture.
9. But ancient Egyptian art and culture has been my favorite all my life.
10. I won a burping contest between a group of boys in 5th grade. One liked it so much he became my secret boyfriend :)
11. I love crafting.
12. I'm addicted to researching things on the internet.
13. I don't really like deli sandwiches.
14. I'm a pretty resourceful person and can find a use for almost anything if I think hard enough.
15. I can either be extremely outgoing or extremely shy.

It's Dance Your Pants Off Monday!

Happy Monday!

CHECK OUT MY ETSY JEWELRY!

After a year of designing, crafting and procrastinating...I finally launched by jewelry web site! And I get to write one goal off of my fall bucket list :)

Please show your support and take a look at all of my wonderful jewelry designs available for purchase.
While there are only a few items up at the moment, I couldn't help but celebrate my achievement!

There will be plenty more items up for sale in the coming days...stay tuned!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/deannadesigns20