Not Just a Fairytale

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Neuschwanstein Castle--inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland. Can't believe this actually exists. With the snowy mountains in the backdrop. How would you like this as your home?

Caught in a Lip-Look

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In passing at the Seattle Nordstrom's, I noticed a snow white silk scarf with bright red lips outlined in black. With fringe on the end, this light spring/summer scarf can hang around the neck to add detail to any outfit--dresses, capris, jeans and t-shirts, cardigans. After admiring the novelty accessory, I noticed the price tag ($315!!)...and then the brand (Alexander Mcqueen)--well, that explains it. When I picked it up for the first time, it did not appear to be designer or anything out of the ordinary, but alas, because it had the designer name attached to it, the price was outrageous. While the scarf was modern and cute, I'll keep my eyes open for a similar, much cheaper, style. 

Living on the Edge

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This movie is on the top of my Must-See list! In 1974, Philippe Petit walked from one of the World Trade Center buildings to the other...and back..and then danced...all while 1,350 feet above earth. This film follows Petit as he walks on a wire suspended in the air. The Twin Tower walk was his claim to fame as he left people in awe and shock as they stared up at the balancing, talented Frenchman. Petit also wrote a book that I want to read entitled Man on Wire. Because of my fear of heights, fear of death by falling, lack of grace and balance and strength, inability to concentrate on crossing a thin wire while suspended a thousand feet above the ground, etc. etc...I would never be able to do what he did. I would be paralyzed with fear. Philippe Petit has an amazing talent, and I can't wait to see and read about him and his amazing feats!

Sedated State of Mind

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Because of a generous gift from my Aunt, I have been purchasing lots of songs from Itunes. I'll browse the Itunes store when I'm bored and sometimes come across a great song, but mostly I buy songs that I've heard from movies. Though I love all types of music, as of late I've been very into jazz, country, and...Ke$ha. :) Some songs that have been on repeat for the last week include: They Bring Me to You by Joshua Radin, Meniniha Flor by Charlie Byrd, Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year by Red Garland, That Song in My Head by Julianne Hough, and Kiss the Rain by Thriving Ivory.

Thinking about Lake Como...as you can see from the picture. In a very sedated state of mind.

Stay Glassy

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This Dream Glassybaby is stunning! 10% of Dream glassybabys will be donated to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Glassybaby does a great job of donating money from sales of glass votives to foundations and research centers that can greatly benefit from the proceeds. There are so many beautiful colors, and these votives are perfect for candles, as a flower vase, or toothbrush holder.

Life's a Beach

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I am making a list of places I want to visit in 2010, and Manhattan Beach absolutely makes the list. Making a cameo in many movies and t.v. shows including Starsky and Hutch, Jerry Maguire, 2012, and The O.C., Manhattan Beach has a romantic, California, youthful feel to it. I love how the boardwalk hangs over the beach and water, bringing the two elements together. 

Now if only I can find the time to go...

In with the New: Welcome Twenty-ten

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After completing college applications, graduating from high school, falling in love, and finishing a first semester at college, another year has come and gone. Although I just turned nineteen, I still remember the feeling of turning 18, and even 17 for that matter. Now as I watch my sister grow (she will be 18 this summer!), I wonder where all the time has gone. I even remember when the year was 1999, and my family stood in our living room watching the ball drop in Times Square, ringing in the new millenium. 10 years later and here we are, wondering where we will be in another 10 years. While 2009 flew by, I am grateful for a new year. 2009 had its ups and downs, but I will apply the lessons I've learned to this new decade. Sometimes I just want time to pass quickly, but when I am with those I love, I want time to stop, even if just for a minute. It feels as if there is little time to enjoy the present. While I constantly think about the past and future, I need to learn to slow down and enjoy the moment that I am in. One of my resolutions is to enjoy the present, because time isn't going to slow down anytime soon.

Green light: Take action on things that you want to do. Try new foods, listen to new music, watch new movies, meet new people. Make that leap, head first. Try something out of your comfort zone.

Yellow light: Write a thought every day, burn scented candles in colorful votives, listen to music that makes you happy. Reflect on the past, the people you've met, the lessons you've learned, and where you want to go.

Red light: Live in the moment. Don't think about what is for dinner that night, enjoy the afternoon. With everything just passing us by, stop to take a look.