22. Feisty and spastic. Quote-hugger. Camera lovah. Baltimore girl with a touch of wanderlust. Future seminary student. Fan of common courtesy. Scrupulous. Passionate. Tablespoon of creative. Secretary, avid coffee drinker.
Shawn Achor - The Happy Secret to Better Work
Just watched this and now I want to try it. In the past, I have majorly changed my attitude from being a outwardly negative person into being a positive person, as well as trying to reduce my tendency to be sarcastic. This second part didn’t stick as much, but I love having a positive attitude and being excited for every aspect of my jobs. I see people who do nothing but complain, and it’s no wonder why no one wanted to talk to me when that’s all I did. No one wants to be around people who complain all the time. We all have problems, but we can change how we think of them.
“Twenty-five percent of job success is based on IQ. Seventy five percent of job successes is based on your optimism, social support, and your ability to see your stress level as a challenge rather than as a threat.”
Posted by a good friend of mine, and applicable to everyone. I have struggled with depression and anxiety recently, most triggered by a negative work environment, but this video made me realize that it’s not my workplace that determines my happiness, it’s my own take on my external environment. A very good reminder.
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Today is Graduation Day for my best friend Julia, who moved to LA two years ago knowing no one, just following a dream to write. Fast forward two years, & she has earned the love & respect & friendship of everyone in her program, snagged some pretty serious scholarships & awards, had two amazing internships, & churned out some kick ass scripts that I am sure we will all be catching in theatres some day soon.
Julia, I had no doubt you could do this - but I’m so proud all the same. You changed your life completely & took a huge risk, & it all paid off. You are always & forever my inspiration, & I can’t wait to be your personal umbrella holder/cupcake buyer when you make it big. I love you & wish I could be there today, but I’ll see you so soon [1 more week!] & we can celebrate then.
Lots of love & Sprinkles cupcakes, xoxo
Why do I get the feeling that I’ll be writing a post like this in a few years about my bffle Chantel? You’re going to go so far gurrl, you don’t even know. The future is so EXCITING!!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3v2xftVRm1qdae3xo1_1280.jpg)
Today is Graduation Day for my best friend Julia, who moved to LA two years ago knowing no one, just following a dream to write. Fast forward two years, & she has earned the love & respect & friendship of everyone in her program, snagged some pretty serious scholarships & awards, had two amazing internships, & churned out some kick ass scripts that I am sure we will all be catching in theatres some day soon.
Julia, I had no doubt you could do this - but I’m so proud all the same. You changed your life completely & took a huge risk, & it all paid off. You are always & forever my inspiration, & I can’t wait to be your personal umbrella holder/cupcake buyer when you make it big. I love you & wish I could be there today, but I’ll see you so soon [1 more week!] & we can celebrate then.
Lots of love & Sprinkles cupcakes, xoxo
Why do I get the feeling that I’ll be writing a post like this in a few years about my bffle Chantel? You’re going to go so far gurrl, you don’t even know. The future is so EXCITING!!
My Pentax camera and I haven’t been getting along recently. It’ll choose to unhook film from its clips, or maybe it won’t rewind properly and opening it ruins the entire 24 exposures. Either way, I almost gave up on the good ol’ thing.
But I got my sister’s prom pictures developed, and damn I’m glad I didn’t.
Billy Joel- And So It Goes
This song always brings happy tears to my eyes. Probably one of my top five favorite songs.
Live your Life. Live your Life. Live your Life.
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Maurice Sendak has died. We’re changing the entire show today to remember him. This quote is from his most recent Fresh Air appearance last year. (via nprfreshair)
Rest in peace Mr. Sendak. I love you so much even though I never met you.
Most adorable face ever. From this Vogue video.
In case ya got a case of the mondays, this face always makes it better. Also, reminds me of my momma!
