Wisdom Wednesday

"Don't refuse to go on an occasional wild goose chase - that's what wild geese are for." -- Author Unknown

It's only fitting that my first Wisdom Wednesday of the new year is a reminder to take a chance and enjoy the unknown. We get so wrapped up in our day to day making plans for tomorrow and the day after and the day after that, that sometimes we forget to enjoy everything around us. One of the biggest lessons I learned (or re-learned?) last year was to stop worrying so much about the future and all of it's "what if's." Instead, I learned it's much more important to concentrate on all the things I actually have control over.  How does that relate with today's wisdom? Well, for one, last year's lesson taught me that I should never be afraid to try new things and that sometimes life's whackadoo detours are actually the paths I should be taking. When things seem like that they are not going according to the plan, don't be afraid to throw out the plan and trust the journey. I have found that everything in life happens not to us, but for us. Once you start accepting that and don't mind a few wild goose chases, you'll find that you're right on track to find the golden egg.

Happy Wednesday, everyone. Let's make it a good one.

Ice Watch USA #TimeInColor

 

I've been getting a lot of new watches lately, which only leads me to believe one thing -- time must be on my side this year. So far, eight days into the new year and so many great things are already happening. I have to *knock on wood* because I don't want the tides to change, but the latter half of 2012 was a difficult one, so I think it's only fair that good things start paying me a visit, right? This particular time piece is from Ice Watch USA for their #TimeInColor campaign. I went with white because what color better represents a blank canvas, a fresh new start? That's what I've been striving for  this new year, and so far, I've got to say that there's nothing better than starting each day happier than the day before. 

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The Lab Event Giveaway!

Hi everyone! This Saturday I'll be walking the runway (along with a few other fabulous Bay Area bloggers) at The Lab's second annual show! I'm excited to be able to participate in an event with such great company. I'll be wearing a couple bridal looks from the talented designer, Sarah Seven. Now, don't get all riled-up (I will NOT be walking down the aisle anytime soon, ha!), but it will be fun to get all dolled up and practice. Of course, what's an event without all the wonderful attendees and supporters?? So, I've teamed up with The Lab to offer one of you a free pair of tickets to the event. Entering is super easy and the contest runs through Thursday!

Happy Holidays!

Sleigh bells in the air | Beauty everywhere | Yuletide by the fireside | And joyful memories there | Christmas time is here 

Wisdom Wednesday

"Many a false step is made by standing still." 

Earlier this year, while on a trip to visit friends in LA, I made a pit stop to Urban Outfitters and a little disposable camera caught my eye. "Fortune Camera" is what it was called - a random fortune printed on every shot. "That seems pretty cool," I said to myself, and straight to the checkout line I went. Well, fast forward to 10 months later and I finally got around to finishing up my camera and developing the film. There were some silly shots, some sad shots, and the walk down memory lane was an interesting one. Then, one fortune stopped me in my tracks: "Many a false step is made by standing still." I stopped and stared at the photo and thought about the past six months. If you've been wondering why my Wisdom Wednesdays have taken a halt in the last couple of months, the short answer is I was very much in a rut with every aspect of my life. It wasn't until the beginning of this month that everything finally started to fall into place again. And why is that, you might ask? Because I started moving again. And by that I mean I made a change to keep going. I stopped standing still and decided that it was time to get back into my old step and to focus on all the things that have made me happy. And now, we're only a week or so away from another new year. What a great time to stop standing still and to get moving. Why wait for 2013 to arrive? Just start moving now.

Happy Wednesday, everyone. It's good to be back.