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Even though leaving town last week to get some writing done was a great idea, I find myself still a bit inundated with work. So this post is just a quick one -- I thought I'd share what's making me smile lately:
1. This photograph of beautiful women. It proves what I believe deep down in my soul: we were made to be all different shapes, sizes, colours, races, nationalities because it makes the world a more amazing place.
2. Random acts of kindness, including the very sweet compliment a total stranger gave me during a recent run, an unexpected gift mailed to Alex for no reason at all, and a gorgeous print sent to me by a friend and fellow photographer who I've never actually met in person before. These lovely gestures have seriously kept me going and I'm very grateful.
3. My new True Love necklace. I purchased it a few weeks ago, and it arrived this week. The two pieces of Mati's art that I chose for the pendant are meant to inspire me to use my voice in a strong, kind way, and I love how it turned out. I can't wait to wear it.
Life is good. Here's hoping you smile today, too.
Song: People everyday by Arrested Development
Image: Flamingos in Birdland. Photographed in England last year, Nikon D200, 70-200mm lens.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:00AM
Reader Comments (10)
Lovely, well said as always.
Thank you for the continued inspiration and kind words, your blog is such a treat for me. ;)
I have been looking at these necklaces for weeks now. I really, really want one. I was so happily surprised when I saw that you bought one!! I must be among my cyber tribe!!! Yay!!!
Thanks for another sweet, uplifting morning read.
I needed that beautiful women picture today. Lately, even though I'm eating well, exercising and teaching yoga just about every day, I've been feeling kind of chunky and not so cute. The reminder that we are all beautiful is so appreciated.
Love that photo of the beautiful women. And your necklace is gorgeous!
I have been thinking of a gift to give myself for my birthday this year and I decided on a Macbook and one of Mati's necklaces. There is something about them I love to pieces.
Funny Story
We took our two year old daughter to the zoo this summer. When we got to the flamingo exhibit, Moanna looked at them and said, "CHICKENS!!!!" Everyone around us cracked up.
It is going to be a lovely day indeed....
It does make me smile in my heart. And want to send you a gift. That photo! Oh! Oh! Namaste,
lovely flamingoes and good thoughts. we all are beautiful if we have confidence in our ability!
Thats awesome. All the pictures with all different themes are very nice. Very appreciable. All your work are so touching.
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