Creating Positive Surroundings.

 One way to increase positive thinking is to immerse yourself in positive surroundings. 

That doesn't mean you have to pack up and move to Malibu it can very well mean doing small things. For instance, opening the curtains when it's sunny or putting on relaxing music. In order to best immerse myself with uplifting surroundings, I decided to De-clutter. For me having a clean home is like having a clean slate - a pristine canvas ready for creative explosion. Anyways, I’ve spent the last few days sorting through papers and doing basic organizing. I reorganize about once a month, so it only takes a day or so. I would encourage you to put aside a weekend to organize, make sure you give yourself enough time to be thorough. 

- Deborah

A Brew Will See You Through Print

Via Watersounds 

As a coffee/tea semi-addict, when I saw this print on tumblr a few weeks ago it really caught my attention. This is probably one of my favorite prints I've seen recently and I love that it comes from a fellow Etsy seller: Sarah Abbott. You should go check out her shop Watersounds. 

  Enjoy, Deborah 

A Poem on Feeling Aimless

I took this a few days ago while skiing.

This is a poem I found recently that I wrote a while ago. I wrote it during a time when I was feeling aimless - so small and insignificant; as if I never had done anything truly important. I don't suppose I've done anything really significant since them, but rather I've realized that it's the people around you that you touch, which is far more important than where you work or what you've done. I don't think i'll every truly know how much I effect other people, whether that be in a good way or otherwise. Anyways, here's the poem:

I am reaching for something I cannot attain – for a light that will ever glow, for a love that seems to hide it's face. Thoughts of purpose drift through me - a river of music running up ahead. I want to sleep – to dream of light, of love, of courage, of peace... a state of genuine awe at this strange thing we call life.

Reliving My Favorite Disney Movies:

I saw Frozen the other week and it made me want to watch all my favorite Disney (and Pixar) movies:

1. Frozen 

2. Beauty and The Beast

3. The Lion King

4. Up

5. Tangled

6. Mulan 

That's Just a few out of the many. What's your Favorite Disney Movie?

DIY Notebook Cover

The other day I was getting rid of stuff when I came across my old Pottery Barn magazines and remembered a pin I saw a while ago of a notebook cover. I used a regular composition book, and taped a magazine page on and I finished the book off with a quote on the inside cover.

How I'm Going to Keep up My Resolutions:

1. Apps – I love apps (I seriously have an app addiction!)  and I've found they really help me to stay on track of my goals and stick to them. My three favorite productivity apps are:

•Lift (Free)

– A community of people all trying to make and break habits – lift helps me to be accountable.

• Begin (Free or .99 for upgrade)

– My favorite to do list app – is simple but stylish; especially if you purchase the extend feature for different themes, fonts and other premium options.

• Canary (Free) 

– I was reluctant to try Canary out at first, because it doesn't have iCal sync (they are working on that); but I love the formatting and customization options so much I decided to switch from my previous favorite – Cal.

2. Printables - other than apps, write-on calendars and other organizational printables is a good way to keep focused. 

• Write-on calendar

– I really love this one, it's a little bit odd because it starts on a Monday; but nevertheless it's my favorite I've found so far.

• Week planner

– This is where I put my more detailed to-dos and appointments.

• Monthly list calendar

- I write down the thing I want to accomplish most on this each day.

3. Work and determination

• It's easy to plan with fancy apps and calendars, but no matter how much you glam it up it’s still work. What it comes down to is determination – for which I'm striving to possess.

Enjoy,

Deborah 

5 Movie Adaptions to See

  

     

     1. The Book Thief      

I actually haven’t read this book yet, but I've heard so many glowing reviews and the movie trailer looks so good! (November 8)

  2. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

The Lord of the Rings are my all-time favorite movies and the first Hobbit was delightful. (December 13)

  3. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I loved all the books and the first movie and I can’t wait to see new characters (like Finnick!) in action. (November 22)

      4. Divergent

Even though I’m not a fan of Allegiant, I am still excited to seen Divergent. (March 21)

      5. The Fault in Our Stars

The movie I’m most excited for is consequently the longest wait. The Fault in Our Stars is such an amazing book, I love it so much! (June 6)

What Movie adaptions are you looking forward too?