I decided to get creative last night and turn my website/blog from dismal to delightful. I’m quite pleased with the result! Photo collage is one of my favorite things in the world, so I smile every time I see my new header, which is filled with things I love. I also adore the colored lights at Golden West Cafe, which were twinkling overhead when Steve and I visited last week to celebrate a day filled with good news. There may have been garlic fries and wine involved…
I’ve continued to note things that I am grateful for with my iPhone Happytapper.com app this week. It’s amazing how uplifting it is to pause, observe and give thanks, and then continue with your day. You can’t help but smile a little more. A trend that I’ve found in my handy journal of thanks is lots and lots of books and bookstores. Baltimore is packed with bookstores:) Recently, I’ve visited Normal’s, Ukazoo, Atomic, breathe (don’t miss their $6.99 per pound book sale!), and Barnes & Noble. I can’t help but peek at the shelves in each store and see where my book will (hopefully!) sit one day…
I just joined Laini Taylor’s mini-NaNo group for March. I’ve been moving along quite well with my second novel, but this added inspiration can’t hurt! How do you stay motivated while working on a long-term project? Although twitter and blogs can be distracting, I am often inspired by reading about the triumphs, challenges and lessons learned by fellow bloggers and tweeters:)
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I adore the photo header!! I used to have the same thing on my blogsite until I went ultra minimal. The new look fits me, but so did the photo header in a different way.
Nice to see you embrace this look! Tell us about you and I think it’s wonderful!
Bookstores = bliss. Especially independent bookstores. One of my favorites in all of the world is Tattered Cover in Denver. Heaven on earth.
Kirsten- I’m so glad your like the header! Means a lot coming from a photographer:) I’ve always wanted to visit Denver. I’ll have to put that bookstore on my list of places to visit when I finally make it there.
Ooh! I love it! It’s so you and so beautiful!
Thanks, Al!
xo
Oh! It looks nice.
Thanks for stopping by NPW! Glad you like the new design:)
Looks great! I use the calendar in my phone to remind myself “God is with me” a few times a day. It has been really helpful to keep me in tune with the divine in my life.
xoxoxo
Maria- You are such an inspiration:) Congrats again on your progress with your Senator!
I found your site via google thanks for the post. I will bookmark it for future reference. Thanks University Bookstore