"Think for a minute about what makes you fabulous and how you can celebrate it." (Laura Mercier)
Hello, my lovely friends!
Woohoo! It's FRIDAY! And because Fridays are for fun, I thought I'd share a few random, quirky things about myself. As always let us know something about yourself.
1. I'm a vintage soul, my heart beats to the rhythm of a bygone era. I'm drawn to the elegance of classic furniture, the charm of old movies, the melodies of vintage music, and the stories whispered by old books. My DVR is a time capsule, filled with treasures from Turner Classic Movies. My top ten favorite films are a cinematic journey through the golden age of Hollywood, each a masterpiece frozen in time.
2. I'm pretty much a swear-free zone. Okay, maybe a "damn," "hell," or "ass" slips out on the rarest of blue moons. But honestly? "Crap" covers 99% of my needs. It was a no-no growing up, so it just kind of...stuck. And you know what? I've never really felt the need for anything stronger. Just doesn't seem worth it to me.
3. I've got a high bar for how I treat myself, and I think everyone deserves that same level of self-respect. It's too easy to underestimate our own worth, and I'm just not about that. I give respect, so I expect it in return. If that's not your vibe, then we're probably not a match. I'm not willing to compromise my values or lower my standards for anyone.
4. I try to live with a positive outlook. It's not always easy, we all have those days where the struggle is real. But generally, I find joy in the everyday. I've known what it's like to be in a dark place, and honestly, I refuse to go back there. I've learned that darkness can be a heavy burden, and I'm choosing lightness now. So, I look for the good, even when it's hard to find.
5. I've saved every single card I've ever received, from birthdays and holidays to just-because notes. It all started way back in kindergarten, and now my collection lives in a big bin. My grand plan is to one day organize them all by year – a fun little trip down memory lane. I'm so happy I started this, especially because I have some treasured cards from my dad and grandparents. It's like a little time capsule of love and well wishes!
Thank you for stopping by! Wishing you a day/evening/morning filled with sunshine, laughter, and perhaps a little bit of magic. Until next time, ta-ta for now!
It will be a fun trip down memory lane as you organize the cards collected over the years. 🤗💝
ReplyDeleteThat would be great to sort through all those memories. I, too try to keep to the positive most times. I had a lot of depressed people around me growing up and I got in the habit of looking to the bright side although there are times it isn't easy. I love the old movies, and music and styles too.
ReplyDeleteOh I so identify w/you’re being a vintage soul. I LOVE vintage things, too. My furniture is mostly antiques that Mom and I found together and Dad refinished. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThere are other ways of expressing ourselves for sure w/o swearing.
For sure, we have to treat ourself well, because if you treat YOURSELF well, others will treat you that way, too.
Positivity is so important to me in my life. I cannot stand negativity.
OMG! I have sooo many greeting cards saved, too. In my defense (LOL) I do look @ them and it brings back nice memories.
HUGS and hope your Mom is doing a little better.
Barb
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I really identify with your #2... I found that I projected so much the innocent that people avoided swearing in front of me, and apologized when they did. It wasn't until my son came back from military service and I started watching The Sopranos that my own language went downhill, and I had to retrain myself. Most of the time, "dammit" and "sh*t" is about as severe as my cussing gets. I do remember being positively shocked when during a practice driving session (I was sixteen), my dad let a "damn" slip out. I had NEVER heard him utter a swear word until that day!
ReplyDelete#4. Keeping a positive outlook... for sure. It's so much easier on the soul!
It's Kathy. Love the random things! I used to be big on old things, but as I get older that has begun to fade. I do try to not swear but when Tom and I got married I was rather shocked at what came out of his mouth. But now we have young grandchildren and his language has cleaned up considerably! Have a wonderful day and a great weekend!
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