november 23, 2012

1. My "goldfish syndrome" is particularly troublesome on Thanksgiving; overeating = painful.

2. NYC seems to adorn itself for Christmas instantly.  It's as if the lights were there year around and someone simply turned on the switch.

3. New friends can turn into old friends after lingering at the Thanksgiving dinner table for hours.

4. The prospect of a front row view at the giant balloons brings out unnecessary aggression.

5. I really enjoy playing apples to apples.

  

6. It is my turn to be a persistent friend to those who need a little extra love these days.

7. Sister time is so special to me :)

8. My apartment is quite peaceful. I think I just realized that for the first time tonight.

9. Every now and then, I'm filled with wonder - a tourist in my own city.

  

10. "If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul."

-Rabbi Harold Kushner

september 08, 2012

1. My man is quite the cook (bonus points – veggies straight out of the garden).

2. That there are an endless supply of unique and interesting blogs out there. I love reading & clickingaround and am inspired by the daily lives and experiences of others.

3. I like the fact that I do not have a TV; I think I may just keep it that way.

4. I am officially a juicer! I assembled my new Breville Juicer and tasted glass #1 of fresh-squeezed (or fresh-juiced, rather) OJ. 
(P.S. Watch Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead if you haven’t already seen it) 

5. An uncharged phone deserves the comment “well, how irresponsible of you.”

6. I am grateful for the ability to allow for an occasional no-alarm clock morning. I was talking to some new Moms in the office who have not had a morning like this in ages. 

7. My cousin is engaged :) :) :)

8. Although my vote is for Romney, no denying President Obama has the “cool factor" down. 

9. Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 

10. To remember to pause often for a moment of gratitude.

august 17, 2012

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Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, “You owe me.” 
Look what happens with a love like that. 

It lights up the whole sky.

july 10, 2012

1. That a family’s entire world can be turned upside down overnight.  Please pray for Janie.

2. To consistently strive for balance and avoid "the busy trap”.

3. To never, ever take air conditioning for granted (or dishwashers, washers or dryers for that matter!)

4. "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." -Oscar Wilde

5.  I really like unique sounding music.

6. That I often dream of faraway places.

7. That my primary "love language" is Words of Affirmation.

8. That my skin is happier when I do not wear any make up.

9.  "He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home." 
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

10.  That hand-picked flowers are the best kind ;)

june 21, 2012

1. The best way to spend an afternoon lunch break is in the sunshine with the phone company of a long time best bud.

2. I am a sucker for sweet animal pictures.

3. The feeling after spin class is completely worth the 5:55AM wake up call.

4. I really should be looking at these two lists every morning.

5.  People change. Memories don’t.

6. Somedays, I think I can.

7. That I miss being able to host friends at my apartment.

It's plenty big enough for me - but simply TOO small for any kind of get together.

8. The “merge call” feature on my iPhone is my favorite :)

9. That sometimes I don’t realize things are on my bucket list, until I’m in the middle of doing them.

10. 

june 07, 2012

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1. If you ever feel like you are swimming upstream, just flip over and float.

2. Daily habits can have big health payoffs.

3. Trust is an absolute necessity in any meaningful relationship.

4. You can always control the amount of effort you put in.

5.  That I learn so much from my little brother; a list of “Things I’ve Learned from Sam” would be a mile long.

6. That I really like using the word “generally.” It’s quite handy when you are not feeling absolute.

7.  Constantly making comparisons will only ever lead to discontentment.

8. “You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.” -Geoffrey Williams

9.  Conquering a fear, or even better, watching someone else conquer a fear, is such a proud moment :)

10. To "beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." – Ben Franklin

may 04, 2012

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1. Shared joy is a double joy -Swedish Proverb

2. According to my friend at infini-T in Princeton, there is something called wonderlust. You either have it or you don’t.  I have it :)

3. There are plenty of office pranks to keep things interesting. Exhibit A: The Office Rowing team.

4. There is nothing that bothers me more than a person who does not own up to their actions.

5. The longer you sit at work, the more likely you are to sit when not at work.

6. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “never confuse motion with action.”  You can read more of his words and life lessons in this article (as seen on my brother’s blog).

7. Sugar snap peas with a sprinkle of salt are my version of potato chips. Yum!

8. Using your surroundings to make up an exercise circuit is a fun and creative way to kick your own booty.

9. I haven’t run much since the longest run ever (a year ago this weekend) and running is something I've never found to be easy (or enjoyable, really), but my  Couch-to-5k app is starting to change my attitude about it!  This app is a simple tool for anyone looking to get out and jog. 

10. ‘The only people who get anyplace interesting are the people who get lost.” - Henry David Thoreau

january 24, 2012

Union Square Market

1.       That I really enjoy playing Scrabble :)

2.      I’m the queen of multi-tasking, but single-tasking is really the only way for me to really maximize my productivity at work.

3.      Technology that is not working is the most quick-to-frustrate-me situation out there.

4.      2012 is the Chinese year of the Dragon.  There was a parade in the city last night to welcome in the New Year.

5.      Large internet companies, lead mainly by Google, have tremendous power. It was demonstrated last week by the protest to Congress’s proposed anti-piracy measures (SOPA, PIPA) just how quickly and effectively the network of companies can collaborate and disseminate a message to millions.

6.      “Blaming others for problems leaves us powerless to fix the problem; owning responsibility for the problem empowers us to change.” - Erwin McManus

7.      Mac computers are more awesome than I ever realized.

8.     For me, getting started is the often the hardest part.

9.      There is group of Nepali children in who have been re-connected with their families (many after believing for several years that their parents were dead). You can read more about an NGO called Next Generation Nepal in Conor Grennan’s, Little Princes.

10.  “Keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” 

- Epictetus