DAY 13 - THREE CONFESSIONS OF YOUR CHOICE

1. I have an obsession with buying books. And not reading them. I have so many books that have been sitting around and need to be read. When I try to read a book, I get so distracted with another one I happen to find. Or I stumble across something at a book store, so I end up trying to read that.

2. I'm obsessed with food. I LOVE FOOD!! I try to be an expert chef and make my meals gourmet. I secretly think I'm a chef. lol Got to have a passion right?

3. I have ALOT of goals. I want to do everything and anything. Why limit yourself in life. You can be anything you want in life, so why not?

DAY 12 - SCREENSHOT YOUR DESKTOP

Sick day #3. Ugh, I feel like crap, But I still get things done. ;)

Not the best of views. But it's realistic. lol. 

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Unless this means the background on my laptop then it's this:

XOXO

DAY 11 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE?

I have more than one... Eeeeeeks! I know. But I find so many things inspiring. These are the few I cherish everyday.
XOXO

Sous le ciel de Paris

One of my favorite songs is by Édith Piaf. The lyrics are amazing and the way this song is put together is inspiring.  I own and have watched the movie La Vie En Rose so many times and admire her voice &  story. I hope you enjoy me sharing this cover with you on such a beautiful night. 

XOXO

Merci Beaucoup!! 

DAY 10 - IF YOU COULD ONLY LIVE OFF OF ONE FOOD AND ONE BEVERAGE FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Hmmmm... The beverage part is easy, VITAMIN WATER!! Yum!! As far as food, that's difficult. Now, if we are talking in means of genre, I'd say French. Bon appetit! But one food, as in from the food group.... YIKES! That's way too complex! lol So I'll go with the latter. UNLESS, we are taking about Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. Then I'd always go for Brunch.  ;) 

XOXO

DAY 9 - PET PEEVES

Ooohh this subject... lol. I'm not the one to "complain", but since it was part of the 30 day challenge... Mine are really all mostly based of the forgetfulness off common courtesy and manners. My mother taught me a lot of things growing up about values, manners and etiquette. As an adult, I imply these lessons on a daily basis. So here is goes:

1. Chewing with mouth open. Talking with food in mouth. Or smacking food while chewing. EW. Anything that involves you eating like you're a toddler whom doesn't know any better, Oh please save this for when you're in your own time, by yourself. There is nothing appealing about the "seafood" look.

2. Dragging feet.

3. Rudeness.

4. Slow driving... UGH. There should be a law that people should have to retake a drivers test every 5-7 years... lol

5. When the bread tie is off and the bread in not put away properly.

6. Oh goodness.. this is always a touchy subject... seeing the toilet seat up..... It's polite to put it down when you know there are woman present. Common courtesy. Although sometimes the beau leaves it up occasionally, I understand, and casually just put it down. But he's usually really good about putting it down so I don't fall in. lol. And let me tell you, falling in a toilet is NOT an enjoyable thing in the middle of the dark night.... ;)

7. Being condescending.... Not necessary. Sarcasm, sure. But no need to be a jerk. Live and let live. ;)

XOXO

HAPPY 2ND DAY OF 2013!!! XO

Happy New Year Loves!!! Well, Second day of the year! But all the same. I had a pretty long and adventurous NYE, so I spent all day in bed with my love on NYD. A lot of people got up early, made their TO DO LIST. While I on the other hand, decided to watch movies, cuddle underneath warm covers, eat ice cream and make each other laugh. Not to mention sleep (which was much needed!!!). Now that I am all rested up and was able to reflect on the past year (2012), the good & the bad, the ups & the downs, mistakes & accomplishments, the lessons learned and what I've gained to help me grow into the woman that I am becoming. I thought a lot about what I want from this year, who I want to spend it with, how I want to spend it and where I will be at years end. I keep a diary I write in every day. It's very helpful and incredibly therapeutic, mainly for unleashing emotions I would rather release than have build up. As I look back at what I've wrote, it is almost as if it was someone else writing these words. This is not me! When did I write this??! It's amusing and quite strange to look back on a lot of what I experienced and how far I've come. Some things I can say about that is.... Never take things for granted. Embrace every thing and everyone whom is in your life. Always remain positive and if you are in doubt of something, take yourself away from the situation until you're emotionally balanced and ready to make a rational decision. But most of all, live in the present. What benefit do you get from living in the past or holding onto it? Especially when you still pass judgment on those because of how they were... 5, 10 or maybe even 15 years ago? I believe people change. I believe this because it's my own personal experience. I'm not the same as I was 5 years ago. I'm not the same as I was yesterday. I am forever changing and growing into the woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and person I was meant to become. There is a quote I live by as a reminder that we are forever changing for the better (if we allow it), it's also one i have tattooed on me:

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

So live each day to the fullest, with love, compassion and a bright outlook. Always smile, because you can say much more with a smile than any amount of words. Step towards your goals and dreams, for you're able to accomplish anything if you are strong & determined. You're the one in charge of your life. And remember to love yourself and those around you. Happy Beginning of a New Year!! May it bring you everything you want a deserve. XOXOXO