Things I want in my life

A while back, our fried Leanne at From Chaos Comes Happiness, asked us to check out Oprah's dream board. The idea is to create a visual of what you want in your life.

I got to laughing, because, isn't that kinda what Pinterest is? I know I have been saving recipes and craft ideas and decorating ideas and clothing ideas... all for when I am gainfully employed again.

Then I began to think, perhaps I should do a mini vision board here, a newer one that reflects my new way of thinking. In the past 6 months, so much has happened to me, and it has changed my desires - drastically.

So what EXACTLY is a vision board?
According to visionboardvault.com:
A Vision Board is simply a visual representation of your aspirations in life. It is a tool for you to be able to manifest all of your dreams into reality by focusing your energy on them.

It is based on the Law of Attraction that simply states that “like attracts like”. Your thoughts are a form of energy and whatever energy you send out to the universe, the universe conspires to bring like energies back to you. For the religious, the ‘universe’ is God—that infinite force that creates all things.

The Law of Attraction may be considered a new age belief. It has recently been brought to worldwide attention when author Rhonda Byrne wrote “The Secret”. But it has already been the subject of many books in the past and has been practiced by “the wise” for the longest time. In fact, it is found in the words of the prophets and philosophers of old!

I remember as a child reading the book, "Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawin. I was 10. I used to visualize myself doing certain things, living certain places, etc. Not that I realized I was actually doing it - but guys, call me crazy, but it worked. I look at it as a heart's desire in a visual prayer form.

Whatever the case - here are some things I want, some places I want to see, some quotes I want to believe, and some things I want to do and understand in the near future.

Let's start with me going for a new Bob haircut. I like this:

Then I would like to incorporate even more navy into my life....

 I want to invest in a really nice watch....

And find a really creative way to hang all of those beautiful Christmas cards each year...

Plus I want to try my hand at decoupage.. and create interesting pieces with every day things..

I need a new couch. This one would fit perfectly into my life!

  I even want one of those incredible shower heads.... I think it is worth the money....

Next Halloween, I want to take a classy approach to my decor.

I've put it off too long. It's time to go to Greece...

I want to bring the white Christmas tree back into my house. I used to have a beautiful one!

I want to learn new ways to be healthier....

And go back to an old fashioned way of working out...

  And use this color scheme in my next bathroom... let it be my sanctuary....

Why not invest in a swanky pair of boots? Something I've never owned...

And snack on apple sandwiches....

And be more organized when it comes to my coupons.. and actually using them...

Try new ways every day to incorporate health into my life...

Try to eat more sandwiches - here is an avocado, egg and bacon one...

Help the birds with their nests... they apparently will gather the string and use!

I want to write amazing verses on plates, and use this as my dinner ware...

Continue to enjoy a more bohemian style... need more greens...

Eat more guacamole sandwiches...

 Invest in more teal.....

What do you want to bring more of in your life?