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right now i'm...
by blackgoldfish
Hearing: Norah Jones, The Nearness of You, and the tappity tap of small-scale furniture being re-positioned in it's wooden doll house
Smelling: rosemary bread in the oven
Touching: chopping freshly rinsed basil for pesto penne alfredo
Seeing: a yellow no. two pencil with a fat nub eraser scratching out spelling words on double-ruled paper
Tasting: iced ceylon tea
four
by blackgoldfish
Today, my baby, you turn four. When did this happen? Was it not just yesterday that I had to put you inside my coat to keep you warm? Now look at you! Almost as tall as your sister with just as much spunk. Happy Birthday my punkin.
What four is looking like so far:
You pronounce your Rs as if you lived in Boston your whole life- A feather is a featheh.
You sing from dawn to dusk- singsong monologues of your life.
You eat a peanut butter sandwich every single day.
You wake up hungry and must immediately eat a granola bar or your world collapses.
You love coffee
Your favorite color is blue
You swing so high that I have to hold in my own concern because I see how much you need to do it.
When you get mad, I suggest people step away, as you get a bit ferocious.
You will brush my hair four an hour straight, and therefore I'll not ever cut it.
You like to get your back lightly scratched, just like Mama.
Happy Birthday, my sweet girl. Every day with you is a treasure and a surprise. I love you.
real life tweet #4
by blackgoldfish
we can learn a lot from his films. a quick list:
1. life and people are impermanent.
2. slow down.
3. look people in the eye.
4. drink tea.
5. be kind.
6. simple things hold the secret.
tuesday intentions
by blackgoldfish
what are your intentions for the day?
here are mine:
* today i will get 45 minutes of exercise.
* today i will clean our condo in preparation for our lovely house guest arriving on thursday.
* today i will have a relaxing and fun trip to the hair salon, which will result in a gorgeous new hairdo (hee hee)
* today i will not gossip, complain, or make excuses.
* today i will drink oodles of water.
* today i will remind simon that i think he's really hunky. like, the hunkiest.
now it's your turn!
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October 2009
old sayings
by blackgoldfish
Don't panic.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
The smallest deed is better than the biggest intention.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
The only reason you die is because you live.
Take the chance while you still have the choice.
The only thing you truly own is your time.
Be brave enough to live creatively.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.
Keep true to the dreams of your youth.
The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.
Always begin with an end in mind.
The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other people.
Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.
Pick a path with heart.
Take a chance in the near future.
Change your luck today.
Rest is a good thing, but boredom is its brother.
Let the spirit of adventure set the tone.
Dare to dream, hope, believe, seek, feel, find, and love.
Be mischievous and you will not be lonesome.
Originality overcomes everything.
Good luck is the result of good planning.
love thursday: everyday joy »
by blackgoldfish
Joy and gratitude are inextricably intertwined -- true joy is impossible without gratitude.
September 2009
how i found what i love
by blackgoldfish
"You've got to follow your passion. You've got to figure out what you love -- who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams."
-- Oprah Winfrey
August 2009
once more, with feeling
by blackgoldfish
"love how time seems to move differently at the beach. how i can sit on the beach for hours and the day seems to melt by like honey. how i can spend an entire day looking out over that ocean, laying in that sand, eating sandwiches smushed from the cooler, painting, swimming, gathering rocks (don't get me started on the beach rocks!), walking, talking, napping, reading, looking out at the ocean some more, and suddenly the sun is starting to set and the day has gone by in what feels like an instant. i love that. all of it."
Nothing but love for you ~
by blackgoldfish
"I see you just as you are and just as you are not. And I have nothing but love for you." This powerful quote was written and chosen for me by my friend Jen Lee
ode to friday
by blackgoldfish
i love you because you are the day that simon drives me to work. (and the day he buys me a scone, too. )
i love you because a fine glass of wine or cold beer awaits me after work.
i love you because you are the day that new illustrations are posted here.
i love you because you remind me to turn off my iphone, shut down my laptop, and just be.
On taking the next step
by blackgoldfish
There is so much about this crazy life to be grateful for. So much goodness. So much support. So much love. Even when the steps take great effort, and the breath is labored, there is beauty unfolding.
In shadow and in light.
the twists of life
by blackgoldfish
"I want them to know that sometimes it's because you are meant for someone else. Sometimes the letter is enough."
July 2009
shelterrific » Blog Archive » post off: what’s your daily ritual?
by blackgoldfish
(via)
I may not be as rigidly planned as some, but I just can’t start my day off without a freshly pulled latte and at least ten minutes in front of the computer.
Be Still.
by blackgoldfish
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We are always on, always connected, always thinking, always talking. There is no time for stillness — and sitting in front of a frenetic computer all day, and then in front of the hyperactive television, doesn’t count as stillness.
This comes at a cost: we lose that time for contemplation, for observing and listening. We lose peace.
June 2009
May 2009
issue sixteen: find joy « this joy ride
by blackgoldfish
(via)
let’s make a commitment to reconnect with joy.
we’re not just saying “snap out of it and get joyful!”
but let’s make a promise to practice joy
even when we aren’t feeling that joyful.
April 2009
life words everywhere
by blackgoldfish
"these are words that speak to me. i see them out in the world and i capture them - a small moment of happy for me each time i see one."
hold on
by blackgoldfish
"as in hold on to your hope.
your dreams.
your memories.
your faith.
your joy.
your love."
