Day 59

Today's inspiration is #handmade.

 This was handmade by my daughter and is taped to my bedroom door. It has to be 8 or 9 years old. Every time I see it im reminded of how much we both have grown up.

Day 58

Today's photo inspiration is #nook.

This is in my office where I welcome my workmates to sit with me and collaborate in a informative interpersonal networking meeting...aka work gossip. :)

Day 57

Today's inspiration is #blue.

I tried to offset the blah gray skies with my bright blue shoes. It sorta worked.

Day 56

Today's photo inspiration is #good_morning

 Inside this cup my friends are all the ingredients for a good morning. Chai sprinkled with cinnamon and vanilla spice and made with ♡ drink and be happy in knowing you are exactly where you are suppose to be.

Music Monday's - Once

One of the many lovely songs from the movie and now Broadway play - Once.. Falling Slowly

I don't know you 
But I want you 
All the more for that 
Words fall through me 
And always fool me 
And I can't react 
And games that never amount 
To more than they're meant 
Will play themselves out 

Take this sinking boat and point it home 
We've still got time 
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice 
You've made it now 

Falling slowly, eyes that know me 
And I can't go back 
Moods that take me and erase me 
And I'm painted black 
You have suffered enough 
And warred with yourself 
It's time that you won 

Take this sinking boat and point it home 
We've still got time 
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice 
You've made it now 

Falling slowly sing your melody 
I'll sing along

Day 55

Today's photo inspiration is #good_night

 Me+ friends+fun = a good night :)

Week 9 Photo Challenges

Day 54

Today's photo inspiration is  #when_I_grow_up

When I grow up (and I wont ever fully grow up) I hope to be as loving and generous as my sister friend Heather. Hopefully we will still be hanging out at random starbucks together too.

Day 53

Today's inspiration is #TGIF

Good friends and big glass of Shiraz.. Nuff said.

Day 52

Today's photo inspiration is #freestyle (anything we want!)

"When walking through the valley of shadows remember, a shadow is cast by a LIGHT" -Austin O'Malley.  

Day 51

Today's inspiration is #in_my_bag

 Bags, bags and more bags inside a bigger bag.

Day 50

Today's photo inspiration is #more.

Rough commute today. Traffic..traffic..and more traffic..ugh!!

Day 49

Today's photo inspiration is #best_dressed.

 I feel my best dressed when I am wearing items that are close to my heart like my turquoise ring given to me by one of my besties Heather. She took the time to replace another favorite ring that was lost and it reminds me every day of how blessed I am.

Music Mondays - Nneka

Nneka's Heartbeat remixed by Chase & Status

You said you'd be there for me
In times of trouble when I need you and I'm down
And like why do you need friendship
It's from my side pure love but I see lately things have been changing
You have goals to achieve
But the road you take abroad and heartless that wants you make another way
You throw stones
Can't you see that I am human I am breathing
But you don't give a damn

Chorus
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing

Blood blood blood... keeps rushing

And now the world is asleep
How will you ever wake her up when she gets deep in the dreams, wishing
And yet so many die
And still we think that it is all about us
It's all about you
You sold your soul to the evil and the lust
And the passion and the money and you
And the same ones die, and people hunger for talking, 
Suffer under civilized damn robbers but they stabled us

Chorus
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing

Blood blood blood... keeps rushing

Invaded, eliminated, erased, interrogated
Our tradition, our love for our fellow countrymen, 
Our property, our ancestors - have died

Can you feel, can you feel my heart beating? 

Day 48

Today's photo inspiration is #shared_space.

 After a great day that started with brunch and ended with some new friends becoming old friends..in this shared space we made plenty of room for laughter, love and lots of drinks. :) 

Week 8 Photo Challenges

Day 47

Today's photo inspiration is #heavenly.

Every one who knows me knows there is nothing more heavenly to me than my weekend brunch time with my buddies.

Day 46

Today's photo inspiration is #reward.

This was mine after a super crazy week. 

Side-note: Don't sleep on the Ruth's Chris Happy Hour.

Give it to me Like This....

In honor of all who are celebrating LOVE..today and everyday..my favorite Rumi poem.....xoxo

Day 45

Today's photo inspiration is #romance.

It's Valentine's Day after all so I wanted to show a little love to my workmates...and nothing says  romance better than Sponge Bob Square Pants cards. :)

Day 44

Today's photo inspiration is #steps

"It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed."- Ram Dass

Day 43

Today's photo inspiration is #good_times.

It's Mardi Gras!!!! Laissez les bons temps rouler "Let the good times roll."

Day 42

Today's photo inspiration is #tasty.

As tempting and tasty this place is I opted to keep on walking...Sigh 

Day 41

Today's photo inspiration is #lucky

 I already know im blessed and highly favored but its nice to feel lucky sometimes too.

Week 7 Photo Challenges

Day 40

Today's photo inspiration is #adventure

Part of my weekend adventure was a Mardi Gras/Valentine mash up extravaganza. Unfortunately I didn't get the baby in the King cake but had an awesome time anyways.

Day 39

Today;s photo inspiration is #center

Me at The Kennedy Center at the Alvin Ailey Dance Performance...Revelations has always been my favorite. It makes me teary eyed every-time. It was beautiful, inspiring..amazing!!!

Day 38

Today's photo inspiration is #my_view.

It's from my office as I proudly stalk the President as he leaves the Presidential breakfast. One of the many perks of living in DC.

Happy Birthday Bob

My favorite cover of his amazing song.

Day 37

Today's photo inspiration is #saved_up.

Ms. Hello Kitty is in charge of my #saved up pocket change...and NO you cant borrow any of it. :)

Day 36

Today's photo inspiration is #arrangement.

An arrangement of my favorite syrups at IHOP. Its all fun and games until you have to digest all those free pancakes. Ugh.

Sidenote: The stomach ache was for a really good cause.  Check out the Children's Miracle Network If you would like to learn more about the great work they do or to more importantly... donate. 

Morning Song

oohh I wanna...

Verona, Italy

Source: Uploaded by user via Free People on Pinterest

Day 35

Today's photo inspiration is #daily_life.

Sometimes hitting the lobby button at the end of the day is the best part of my daily life. :/ 

Day 34

Today's photo inspiration is #bedside.

Featured is a much loved portrait I received as a birthday present painted by Ram Sueno an amazing artist based in Baltimore. I also have a satchel filled with a tiger eye stone for clarity and protection and a mustard seed to remind me of my faith. Hoping to get the same great energy in all the areas of my home.

Week 6 Photo Challenges

Day 33

Today's photo inspiration is #repetition

(On doctor's orders) I'm having a torrid love affair with my wrought iron bed this weekend. 

Day 32

Today's photo inspiration is #you_today

 Is there ever a right time for me to have to go to urgent care? Maybe so after some numbnut rear-ends #you_today.