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Showing posts with label simple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label simple. Show all posts
April 11, 2012
February 6, 2012
A Strong or Extravagant Fondness
This week's Listicle topic is brought to us by Jackie at Not Wifezilla who recently suffered the loss of a good friend and felt inspired by her to ask us: What are your passions?
There are many definitions of "passion", but the ones we're working with today are:
pas-sion (pash-uhn) noun. 1. a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for music. 2. the object of such a fondness or desire: Accuracy became a passion with him.
I wouldn't describe myself as a passionate person. I'm pretty middle of the road or on the fence about most things. I've never been able to commit to any political party (although I feel myself getting closer lately). I believe that very few things in life are black and white, that most things are shades of grey.
But there are things I feel strongly about. If that's passion, OK. I'm just not sure.
1. My family & friends
God I love those crazy people!
2. Being a good mom
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My kids are my biggest passion, really.
3. Blogging
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Don't really need to say much more about this right now, do I?
4. Putting the roll of toilet paper on the right way.
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Seriously, one of my biggest pet peeves is toilet paper on backwards!
5. Giving the benefit of the doubt.
This is hilarious, right?
It demonstrates my point well, I think.
It demonstrates my point well, I think.
6. All people should have all their basic needs -- shelter, food & clothing -- met, at the very least.
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I just feel such compassion for the hungry and homeless.
I don't know how anyone can expect a person to function well under those conditions.
I don't know how anyone can expect a person to function well under those conditions.
7. I should be allowed all the coffee and wine I want.
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I don't think it's too much to ask.
8. Kindness
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Being kind and courteous to people really doesn't take much effort.
And it can make all the difference in the world.
And it can make all the difference in the world.
9. #ShedtheCrap
It's a motto.
A movement.
A hashtag.
10. Comfort
She looks pretty comfy.
I just think life is too short to be uncomfortable.
She looks pretty comfy.
I just think life is too short to be uncomfortable.
I was a little bit serious and a little bit cheeky.
Can you tell which is which?
What are you passionate about?
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July 22, 2011
The Simple Things
The simple things all around us make up the best parts of our lives. We take them in with our five senses and they become a part of us. Our favorite and our best parts.
The things I SEE….my kids’ cute little faces, sunsets, colorful flowers, my friend’s smile, my cat curled up sleeping, my husband’s freshly shaved face, photos, blue sky and my little house.
The things I HEAR….laughter, music, the patter of little feet, my cat’s purring, the light click-clack of my knitting needles, the nearby barn owls, little frogs and crickets, the tick-tock of the clock and raindrops.
The things I SMELL….roses, the tops of my kids’ and husband’s heads, cooking food, vanilla scented anything, coffee beans, the scent outside when it rains after having been dry for awhile (rare) and clean laundry.
The things I TASTE….coffee, cheese, avocado, creamy things, apple pie, sourdough, caramel, wine, watermelon, tortilla chips, steak, scallops, garlic, honey, tomatoes, sweet red peppers, Coca-cola, chocolate and tears.
The things I TOUCH….soft, squishy yarn, my kids’ little hands in mine, a baby’s cheek, my cat’s fur, the smooth touch screen on my smartphone, soothing lotion and the back of my husband’s neck.
All of the above make me happy. Yet they’re so simple. I think a perfect day would include coffee, blue sky, clean laundry (because then I’m not doing it), a sandwich on sourdough bread with cheese, tomato and avocado, taking a walk holding hands, knitting, a pretty sunset and a glass of wine.
That’s my idea of enjoying the simple things. What’s yours?
The things I SEE….my kids’ cute little faces, sunsets, colorful flowers, my friend’s smile, my cat curled up sleeping, my husband’s freshly shaved face, photos, blue sky and my little house.
The things I HEAR….laughter, music, the patter of little feet, my cat’s purring, the light click-clack of my knitting needles, the nearby barn owls, little frogs and crickets, the tick-tock of the clock and raindrops.
The things I SMELL….roses, the tops of my kids’ and husband’s heads, cooking food, vanilla scented anything, coffee beans, the scent outside when it rains after having been dry for awhile (rare) and clean laundry.
The things I TASTE….coffee, cheese, avocado, creamy things, apple pie, sourdough, caramel, wine, watermelon, tortilla chips, steak, scallops, garlic, honey, tomatoes, sweet red peppers, Coca-cola, chocolate and tears.
The things I TOUCH….soft, squishy yarn, my kids’ little hands in mine, a baby’s cheek, my cat’s fur, the smooth touch screen on my smartphone, soothing lotion and the back of my husband’s neck.
All of the above make me happy. Yet they’re so simple. I think a perfect day would include coffee, blue sky, clean laundry (because then I’m not doing it), a sandwich on sourdough bread with cheese, tomato and avocado, taking a walk holding hands, knitting, a pretty sunset and a glass of wine.
That’s my idea of enjoying the simple things. What’s yours?
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