Sunday I’m in Love

I’ll let The Cure have Fridays.

It’s Sunday and lately I’ve been loving:

This heart-shaped shroom.

 

See it? Just in time for Valentine’s day.

  

And while I have them out, I love my markers.

Say “Hello” to my little friends…

Slowly (VERY slowly) but surely getting my Ashtanga practice back.

Listening to Rumer.

I heard about her last week on CBS Sunday Morning and I’ve been listening all week.

She’s incredible on all levels. See for yourself. (If you want)

Can we keep this between us friends? I don’t want to grow tired after hearing her EVERYWHERE. #IlovedAdelebeforeshewascool.

I LOVE Spotify. It’s gonna be huge. I’d buy stock now if I were you.

*If you listen to music on your computer, PLEASE tell me you’ve invested in a good pair of speakers.

I love the clovers outside my building:

They may not be four-leaved, but they look like a cluster of three cute little hearts.

• What are you loving lately?

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April Showers…

April Showers bring…

May flowers!

Assistant’s Day say what???

I had no idea it was Assistant’s Day on Wednesday so I was taken by surprise when my boss *ahemmymom* walked in with flowers, a balloon and this:

This is a LADYBUG wind chime, right?

My mom was heartbroken.

“No Missy, It’s a butterfly!”

But….Look at it!

Totally a ladybug. Right?

I love ladybugs so, goodie!

I also like bees (remember?)– but mostly fake ones.

Anyways, my day was brighter and that is a good thing because I found out the flooring throughout my entire apartment would need replacing.

On my dime.

While I do have Paris Hilton’s brains (yes, for those who asked on my last post, it’s okay to laugh at me) I do not have Paris Hilton’s wallet.

In fact one of her wallets probably costs more than I make in a month. When it rains, it pours evidently.

But April showers CAN bring May flowers and guess what?

I hate carpet and now I have the flooring I’ve dreamt of (a vinyl version of it). 

This makes me happy.

No more vacuuming EVERY day, which I HAD to do because I am a neat machine. Now I’ll just run the swiffer around.

And the best part? I now have a place to do YOGA!!!

(I cannot get down with yoga on plush carpeting).

Maybe all the meditation will help me cope with being broke as a joke. It may help me focus more in the office so I can be an assistant worthy of reward.

Because really?

I snuck into the bathroom to snap this picture when I could have should have been working. Enough said.

• Have you been able to look at the bright side of things lately? What’s coming up roses in your neck of the woods?
• Do you have Renter’s Insurance (if you rent)? Will you consider it after reading about my April showers?

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I am NOT

(I AM  inspired by Jess’s Post <—– ) In recovery we need to become re-acquainted with ourselves. “5 Things about me? Why Not?”

Therefore I will share with you:

5 Things I am Not… But Wish I Was

&

5 Things I Am Happy I am Not.

Do you know those bloggers who show-off their amazing passion and flair for fashion?

I am not that kind of blogger.

1. I am not a "fashionista." My everyday uniform? Shorts, Tanks and Flips.

(Then there’s this ensemble for my morning walk in 50 degree weather). I rest my case.

I’d like to put more care and thought into dressing myself.

2. I am not a water-drinker. I go DAYS without even one sip of pure water. Sad but true. I need an intervention.

I’m gonna start drinking more water tomorrow — and yes I said that yesterday and everyday prior.

3. I am not a good doggie mommy.

My dog has an addiction. Last night she crashed pretty hard. 

And me? I am an enabler.

I throw these Busy Bones at Zoe because they keep her busy and she drives me nuts sometimes. She deserves better.

4. I am not where I thought I would be in life. Especially career-wise. After graduating college I was ready to take on  the world.

(Body by Beer, Binging and Birth-Control.)

I was miserable at my highest weight but confident I would succeed. My eating disorder was not stopping me from living and dreaming.

10 years later,  I have worked in Education, Graphic Design, and Produce (yay veggies!) doing marketing and advertising.

Today I’m at a job I have no passion for. I have no clue what color my parachute is – or where I even left it.

I need the courage to follow my dreams.

5. I am not a punctual person.

I like to say "I’m on God’s Time."

But I’m not always late! I leave work on time everyday!

On a Brighter Note…

5 Things I’m Glad I am not:

1. I am not a junk-food eater.

Remember this cart?<—

Never gonna happen.

I’d prefer delicious vegan cupcakes or Terra chips (yum) over Twinkies or Pork Rinds. BUT if you want a Twinkie by all means eat a Twinkie. Everything in moderation.

2. I am not as sick as I once was.

These photos are from 2002 or 2003. I was out of the hospital and "trying to recover" without really changing much.

And, for the record I am not the Tooth Fairy.

It was Halloween. (0:

*Side note- I distinctly recall feeling fat that day.

3. I am not a mean person. I’m just not.

In fact, if you’re a mean person reading this, I love you!

That’s just how I roll.

4. I am not searching for Faith, for God, for Meaning.

After flirting with everything from Krishna Consciousness to Unitarian Universalism…

One day my heart opened to Jesus and I just knew. I didn’t have to try to believe I just did.

5. I am not alone.

I am so happy to receive support and feedback from you gals out there. I learn and am inspired by reading your blogs.

Actually – I’m not happy I’m not alone.

I wish I was the only one to suffer an eating disorder and all its insanity. Sigh.

• Drop me a line! What are some things you are happy you are not. We get caught up in all the things we are lacking, it’s refreshing to celebrate what we are proud of!

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