TOP TEN OF SUMMER – FAVORITES AND WISHES

Here we are in the middle of summer and I find that amazing. It seems as though the year began not so long ago. However, there is no denying that July has slowly unwound already and August is pressing on, ready to burst into full bloom.

So, I thought it would be nice to list some of my favorite things of this summer so far along with some of my families favorites as well

 

My favorite……

song has been ‘ You Sexy Thing’ from Hot Chocolate. It’s an oldie but, it’s alot of fun to sing along with when you’re hanging out around the house. 

movie is ‘ Confessions of a Shopaholic ‘. It was so funny and it made some good points, too.

new purchase is my very , very cute blue bikini from Gilly Hicks.

perfume … well, actually what I’ve been wearing the most is a combination of my Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Amande and Hawaiian Tropics Tanning Oil -  LOVE IT!        Mix those together and that’s been my signature scent of the summer. Yummy. 

food is guacamole. I really do love that. I really would like that right now, actually. 

cocktail has been a mojito – no big surprise there, right?  lol

thing has been accomplishing some long standing goals.

pass-time is hanging out with my friends and meeting new ones.

experience has been visiting the Perfume Expo America.

object obtained is my passport.

 

My sisters favorite….

song has been ‘ She Wolf ‘ from Shakira.

thing to do is being sun drenched.

pass-time is flirting.

experience is her birthday.

object obtained is her passport.

 

My mothers favorite…..

movie has been ‘ The Proposal ‘.

pass-time is haning out with friends.

goal accomplished is loosing weight.

 

 

Here is a bonus list.

My wish list for the rest of the summer.

 

I wish to….

1.  go to the beach or a water park. Either one will make me happy. 

2. get a new car that is all my own.

3. have a really great, happy, and fun birthday. The best one yet.

4. go on some really nice dates.  ( That’s always on my list )

5. start taking some pilates or yoga classes.

6. read Hester Brown’s new book ‘ The Finishing Touches’ .

7. be less stressed!

8. visit the museum.

9. go to the salon and get a new hair style.

10. to get a lot of sun and just really, really enjoy all the beauty, peace, abundance, warmth, happiness, long nights with fireflies, flowers, strolls, and smiles that summer holds and keep it.

 

Well, that’s my list -  from favorites to wishes.

What are yours?

 What have your summer favorites been? What song have you been dancing in the kitchen to?  Most importantly what made you smile? You know I love to know. 

     

Song of the Moment

Yesterday I was listening to the radio and this melody came on. I knew I knew it but it took a minute for me to place it. The melody slowly builds ,the lyrics paint pictures. It gives a feeling that something is happening, telling a story, giving sound to emotion, allowing them to speak. It is Secret Garden  by Bruce Sprinstein. The theme song to the Jerry Maguire movie. It came out around , I don’t know, eight years ago? They played it on the radio constantly back then. I liked it then but, for some reason yesterday and today I almost needed to listen to it.

Music does that to me sometimes.  

Wow! I just looked it up and it came out 1996!  So much for eight years – it’s been 13 years. That is stunning. It was a great movie , too. Classic. And Bruce Springstein’s voice….perfect.

O.K.  what else can I say but,

listen to it.

 

xoxoxo

( Love and sweet dreams to everyone, good night. )

Notes on Today… and Therapy?

Hi, everyone . I just wanted to make a little post about what an amazingly beautiful day today was in my little patch of the world. Driving down the road with the windows down the D.J. on the radio said it 91 degrees outside. Ahhh, I smiled.  I love it hot outside. The sun is so good. What a wonderful change from the freeze of earlier this week. It is hammock time  everyone! Break out the glam sunglasses, aloe gel, bikinis and throw in a pina colada; when it hits over 90 it offically time to celebrate!

A new song for your summer playlist?

I’m loving India Arie’s new Therapy….sign me up

Check it out.

xoxoxo

Quote of the Day…..

” I’m bigger than my body gives me credit for”

- John Mayer

 

I loved this line in John Mayer’s song from the very first time I heard it. I think it’s really great because it discribes something I’ve felt but didn’t know how to say.

I’m not that big or powerful of a person in size but I’ve always believed that I can do anything and try stand up to whatever challenge that comes my way, even when I was a little girl -  which may not have always been the wizest thing.     But, that’s the way it is. 

 I believe that  the only way to effect change in our personal lives  and in this world is to first believe that we can and that we are powerful. Our spirit,  our ideas, and what we influence is so much bigger than our actual physical size.

  So, todays quote is inspiration for you to be brave and be powerful and be larger than life -sized. 

 

xoxoxo