Odds and ends

Thanks for the great words of encouragement on my last post. You all are the best :). Groovy is back and I think you were a part of that :).

Do you love my granny square mitts? ME, TOO!! And no, sadly, I did not crochet them. Believe me if I did, you would be the first to know :). Could I have made them? Probably, but I said to hell with it and bought them instead :).  Sometimes saying "yes" to instant gratification is just what I need.

The sky has been absolutely mesmerizing since we've been back. The clouds carry a mystery all their own and all I want is to sit, watch and listen, while the sinking sun splashes paint over them. Even dusk has a story all it's own, a dark and eery one set against the bare bones of trees.

The Santa mugs are out and ready to do their duty. The tree is up, the lights and decorations around the house are strung, and the Christmas music has been unleashed. All I want for Christmas is to NOT have to hear the Chipmunks' carols.  They drive me bonkers.

much love and holiday cheer!!

xoxo

Linking with
Bella at 52 Photos Projects today for the Skies Above...

ps. I have been going a nutso with the social connections via Instagram and would love know if you are there too!

Up close and random

I have been reminded again why I blog. Yes, for self expression and because I enjoy writing. But there's more––because I am pushed creatively...and because I am inspired by other bloggers to do more, learn more, say more, feel more, offer more, and be more. I blog because if I am feeling like crap you get it. And if I'm feeling joyful, you get that too. So what began as a form of self expression gradually evolved into creative inspiration and soulful connections, available to me whenever I need it. For this, I thank you, and for all the kind words you share.

Random: For the past few nights, we've been playing outside and going riding, when it's dark, with only a few street lights, with no one else outside. Yep, me, the hubs, the kids, we grab our bike, scooter, ripstick, skateboard, whatever and we take a spin around the neighborhood and on the bike trail. Something happens to all of us when we play at night, it's the strangest thing... a wild side emerges, your senses sharpen, exhilaration grows, like a secret between you, the moon and the stars. The kids LOVE it. The night brings mystery and eeriness, but when your parents are with you, it turns into excitement and thrill. I do recommend trying it, of course in a place where you feel safe, and of course if your children are up for it.

Random: And because we have over 2400 miles of road ahead of us in March, I've been hunting for new (to me) music for the roadtrip. Here's a couple I've found:




And this:

and if you liked that one, check out "Little Cup" and the rest of Thao and Mirah's album.

Random: I'm linking with Bella today at 52 Photos Project for {Get in really close}. You know I love macro. Join us will you?

Wishing you a weekend of marvel with a pinch of risk, a dash of mystery and an armful of boldness
xoxo

Messin' around with completely unrelated thoughts

Happy Halloween!

How do you like our mummy? She was so excited for today that she could hardly fall asleep last night. I do love Halloween, but I am pretty excited for a different reason. Today is our last day of home ownership, at least for now anyway :). We close today, and tomorrow we officially are renters :).

Unrelated thought #1: I've been messin' around with blogger this weekend, feeling restless for a change in blog design. Honestly, I've been feeling much restlessness about the blog in general, like a shift or overhaul of some sort needs to happen. Maybe design is where to start. Hubs is not a web designer, but he could make an entirely new blog for me if I bat my eyelashes. He's just so damn busy, I hate to ask. Not to mention he's in a bit of a funk as he lost his sunglasses, his iPhone, and his personal notebook, all in a matter of days.  AND, it's his birthday this week. I tend to think there's a message in all this for him, and I haven't a clue what that could be---except maybe get a man-purse for his birthday???

Unrelated thought #2: In thinking about our town, I wanted to share some local bloggers/creatives that make Orlando cool.

Pacing the Panic Room: a talented photographer, writer, and dad with a fab family. His wife rocks and is responsible for my new hairdo not too long ago... He's actually cutting back on the blogging and they are both focusing on their new Tumblr site.

Makr: we have watched this friend explode with his creative genius, and now there is no stopping him...

Honest Fare: I want to make food like her when I grow up.

Unrelated thought #3: I learned this weekend that kimchee may cause cancer. I love kimchee, I could eat it by the pound. But I realized after researching more that high sodium is the actual culprit. I know I am addicted to salt, something else I need to work on I guess...

Unrelated thought #4: We've narrowed it down to one...Boulder, CO it is :)...

Linking with Amanda for Weekending...

much love to you

xoxo

p.s. honest thoughts on this design welcome...it's already bugging me a bit about all the clicking I have to do to get from one page to another--