Last week I visited the “Windy City” for the first time and went on The Official Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise; a 90-minute guided tour by boat of Chicago’s historic and modern architecture styles.
Armed with my camera and a cocktail (yes the cruise has a full-service bar!) I did my best to capture the beauty of the Chicago skyline; most fascinating for me were the distorted reflections of buildings within buildings as shown below.
“Sometimes the biggest secret women keep are what they really want to do with their lives.”
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“Aren’t we all secretly aware that there are things we’d like to try, and might actually be able to do, if we weren’t so damned embarrassed to be seen trying.”
– Kelly Corrigan
I dare you, watch this inspiring video clip of best-selling author Kelly Corrigan read an excerpt from her April 2010 Glamour magazine essay.
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February may be the shortest month of the year, but the cold weather and grey skies seem never-ending and leave me feeling blah. Fortunately I recently discovered an antidote: The Lumineers, a folk-rock trio out of Denver, Colorado. Their music literally puts a spring in my step.
I’m in love with all 12 songs on their self-titled album (which you can preview on iTunes here), but my favourites are Stubborn Love, Flowers in Your Hair, Submarines, and Ho Hey.
Enjoy the video.
If you don’t have a New Year’s resolution to be more active in 2013 this infographic should give you some inspiration to get fitter. Working out doesn’t just affect the body, it affects the brain by stimulating brain cell growth. A fitter body = a fitter brain.
Maybe it’s time they renamed exercise weights “smartbells“.
Graphic courtesy of OnlineCollegeCourses.com
Want to stay young at heart? The secret is to never lose your sense of curiosity or wonder. Why not start the year off by learning something new? I’ve just enrolled in this 2 week course with Skillshare - a global learning community where you can learn real-world skills from real people. If you don’t already know about Skillshare then click here to check out the classes they are currently offering. You can learn anything from meatball making to logo design at affordable prices (my course was only $20).
I hope your 2013 is filled with curiosity and wonder. Happy New Year!
Need a little inspiration? Click on the image above to watch this short video on staying curious.
On the last day of 2012 I’m feeling very grateful for all the wonderful people in my life. Thanks to all of you who read this. Wishing you a 2013 filled with love, laughter and gratitude. Happy New Year!
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It’s hard to believe Christmas is only 1 week away! We just brought our tree home yesterday and the house smells wonderful. It’s always a lot of work stringing the lights and hanging the decorations but so worth the effort. I can’t wait until I can sit back and gaze at my little twinkling tree (while sipping a little rum & eggnog) and then it will truly start to FEEL like Christmas.
I hope all of you have a magical holiday season and a 2013 filled with love, good health, and happiness. Merry Christmas!
“He that plants trees loves others beside himself.” From Gnomologia: Adagies and Proverbs (1732)
I took this photo in Scotland when I was there in 2008. I’ve always dreamed of living somewhere with my own tree-lined road just like this. Thanks to the person (long ago) who planted these beautiful trees.
THANK YOU. I just reached a new milestone of 300 followers on Pinterest. A big thanks to everyone who is pinning along in my search for beauty & inspiration. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inspiring me now…
PRINT & PATTERN
BLACK & WHITE STRIPES
FLORA
MASKS
