Friday, February 11, 2011

Things that Make Me Smile

Happy Friday!

I have made it almost one week with my egyptian in NYC! I am really proud of how I have handled it. Sure, there have been a few moments where I did not feel my best, but over all - I think I am doing alright!

I am surrounding myself around things/people/places that make me happy. This idea is what inspired this post.

These are items/ideas that bring a smile to my face.

Enjoy a little "happy" inspiration!
One thing in particular that has been a saving grace is my music. I spend a majority of my alone time just listening to my favorite songs. You can see a list of my current "songs" on the left hand side of my blog under "Stirs my Soul." Just click on the individual songs and you will hear what I listen to!

A spa day is essential. On average I am booking one spa day per month. On the 15th I will go for three things at Aveda - a Body Polish, a 60 minute facial, and am "aqua massage" in the Hydrotherapy Tub. Sure it is a little expensive - but worth it to find my Zen moments.

Something as simple as grabbing my string of pearls can put a smile on my face. If I need to feel young and pretty - this is what I grab. My little beads of femininity!

I love lipstick. I recently bought a new red lipstick that I am in love with. When I wear a pretty lipstick, it forces me to smile!! Plus, the red gives you a little sexy edge!

You really want to sass things up and make me stand a little taller? Let me pull out a pretty pair of black heels.

I love snapping pictures. No - I am not the best at it, but I enjoy it!

In the middle of my bedroom is the bed - and surrounding the floor on either side or stacks of books. I am an avid reader. (Hence the reason I need the Kindle!)
Anything with peacock feathers always makes me smile! I love the colors. There is usually at least one peacock item in each room I reside. (From home to work!)

Do I even need to explain? Plus, I love getting espresso from coffee houses that do coffee art!

Finally - the big plans I have for travel! I am super excited and ready to roll!!

What about you? What makes you smile when you are trying to keep your chin up?

6 comments:

Rachel said...

wow I am jelous of all your spa days! Sounds fun! :-) I wonder where you are going on your trip...?

Rebecca said...

gorgeous photos

Bossy Betty said...

So many things to be happy about!

Ruby said...

Love this post! Been thinking of doing one for Valentines day...a love post that is not a romantic one in nature....thanks for inspiring!

Unknown said...

I love it all! Thanks for sharing :)

Miel Abeille said...

Things that make me smile:

1) A can of Coca-cola. My grandmother would sip on half a can of coca-cola almost every day. Almost like in an old Hollywood movie, with the old lady sipping brandy -- she would nurse her half a can of coca-cola all afternoon! The taste reminds me of afternoons with her.

2) Leg warmers. I wasn't the best at ballet, but I didn't pursue it past the age of 7. Leg warmers remind me of who I was, and who I still can be.

3) Berries. Berries just have a lil magic to them, don't they?

I could go on, and on and on...

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