Oh hi there…
That lamb has absolutely nothing to do with anything, but it makes me smile and I was hoping to get a smile out of you guy too on what is so far a chilly (-12C/10F) Monday morning. Did it work? Marvelous!
Truth be told, I’m not feeling like my normal peppy self this morning. Maybe it’s the minor sleep debt that I managed to accumulate over the weekend, or maybe it’s the fact that it’s been gray and snowy for the past three days and I’m so over this crap weather… whatever it is, I’ve just been feeling a bit blah. BUT! there’s no use dwelling on it, right? As the lovely Diva is always reminding us, there’s always something to find happiness in, so let’s look at some of the marvelous things I can come up with…
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Movie nights. I’m not much of a movie watcher and it usually takes me a good two or three sits to get through most movies because I find my attention starts to wander about 20 minutes in, but when the family pulled a movie marathon on my mom’s birthday, I kind of found myself getting sucked in and managed to sit through [most of] The Hobbit and Life of Pi. This may or may not have contributed to my aforementioned sleep debt.
Quiet mornings. No matter how late I go to bed, I always seem to naturally wake up around 5 or 5:30, and I kind of love it. I’m not a big fan of starting my day in a crazy rush, so being able to sit down and calmly sip tea, eat breakfast, and chill on the computer for a little while before having to walk out the door makes me a happy camper.
Cupcakes. No explanation needed, really… except maybe to say that these carrot cake banana cupcakes may taste even better after they’ve been sitting in the fridge for a couple of days.
Pretty home accents. I spent a little bit of time putting together various “accent bowls” over the weekend, and I’m really happy with the way they turned out.
Fresh flowers. Even though it definitely doesn’t feel like spring outside, at least it can feel a little bit like spring inside. I love buying fresh flowers to brighten up a room.
Fresh fruit. Summer come soon so I can eat all the fresh fruit. I had a couple of perfectly ripe mangos over the weekend, and holy.wow were they ever good.
Perfect cappuccinos. I always hold my breath when I order cappuccinos at Bux because I never really know how they’re going to turn out. After having way too many cappuccinos that are actually lattes, I never take a good one for granted – especially when the foam comes out perfectly creamy instead of airy and fluffy. Coffee lovers know what I’m talking about, right?
Makeup samples. My inner beauty junkie goes a little crazy for things like this.
Mountain getaways. I may or may not have booked another snowboarding trip for this coming Saturday, and I may or may not be ridiculously excited about it.
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Huh, would you look at that… I’m actually feeling considerably better than I did when I started writing this post. I’ll admit that sometimes it feels a little wonky to try and come up with a list of things that are good in my life when all I really want to do is wallow in negativity, but taking a little bit of time to stop and take inventory of all the little things that add up to make a really big difference in my life really does work wonders when it comes to lifting me out of that funk.
So on that note, I’m wishing you guys a happy and hope you’re having a great one!
Are you a morning person?
What was the last movie you watched?
What’s something good that happened so far today?
Perfectly ripe mangos make my life! Had some this morning in my oatmeal and it was the best way to start a Monday – mmm soo good! I’m with you on getting up early too, my body seems to do it naturally but it doesn’t bother me because I love being quiet and having some time to chill before the loudness and busyess of the day.
Have a great Monday!
xo
I loved life of pi. haven’t seen the hobbit yet, but i, too, have trouble sitting through really long movies. i love the accent bowls – such a good way to spruce up your living space!
Totally a morning person, but I’m sure you already knew that! You may be more of a coffee fiend than I am – I can’t tell you the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. I’m more of a latte person, though! 🙂
The little things all add up to make one big thing to be grateful for, I love keeping my eye on the small bits of the larger picture 🙂 Total morning person here, my body clock is set. I like the jumpstart on the day. We watched “Friends with Kids” over the weekend, it was ok, somewhat funny. So far today I’m loving that it’s warmer out (sorry, not trying to rub it in) & that I can go home & lounge with the windows open after work!
Okay you’re totally rubbing it in! I want to lounge by open windows too!
I feel like I’m always more of a drag on Mondays just because the weekend is over. But at least you have those delicious cupcakes to munch on 😀
I am DEFINITELY a morning person! Even if I don’t get to bed until 2am I’m up at 5:30! I like to chill and eat breakfast and catch up with the morning’s blogging!
Hmm, I love mornings, for sure my fav time of day and I am hopeless at night, I get tired by 10.. buut I am a sleep person above all else, I have to get at least 8 hours or I’m ridiculous. So as much as I love mornings, if I have a late night or when I (used to) work nights (bartending) I have to sleep in. Mind you, I fall asleep the moment my head hits the pillow (no joke) so I’m never up too late! I’m a crazy heavy sleeper.. I’ve slept through many a smoke alarm.
The latest movie I saw was Olympus Has Fallen, this weekend.. it’s really good if you like a thriller movie. The ‘president’ is pretty hunky too 😉 I am such a movie person..But my boyfriend can only invest if it’s really good or in the theatre with popcorn. I also like to re-watch movies! Like a kid I guess.. I could still recite both The Little Mermaid and Clueless anytime lol.
I’m definitely a morning person.
Watched “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” Love Ryan Gosling and that movie always makes me laugh out loud.
I’m getting good feedback on a video I posted about my birthday, so that’s something good.
I hope you feel 100% better!! Stay positive!! xx
Woo another snowboarding trip! That’s awesome. It’s always a blast to hit the slopes whenever possible 🙂 And I love the home decor adventures from this weekend! I love doing little things here and there to spruce up the apartment. I really want to buy new decorative pillows for our living room, but the dog loves to sleep on them so I don’t know if it’s worth it haha
I’ve been looking into decorative pillows as well, but all the ones I love are crazy expensive and I don’t know if I can justify spending $45 on a pillow! … especially if I need a few of them.
That is indeed chilly. Actually I consider it beeyond chilly. Sorry about the wintery weather you’re experiencing 🙁 But your upcoming snowboarding trip is definitely something to look forward to! Sounds like SO much fun!!
I’m definitely a morning person, but not 5am early. Although I would love to be able to just automatically wake up at that time. Early mornings are the best because they just have this nice calm to them.
I’ve found that I’m having a harder and harder time sitting through movies. I guess either I’m just growing more restless or movies are getting worse. It’s probably the former rather than the latter…
Effing snow, hey?! On Saturday we were laying outside in the backyard soaking up sun…. 24 hrs later, we had to reassemble the dog sled team & icepicks. I’m so sick of it!!! I predict suicide in my near future.
I have no movie attention span either!!! Drives Court crazy. I think it must be a woman thing. Although, I did manage to sit through Apocalypto over the wknd – I really liked it! I LOVED Life of Pi too, which was a surprise, since I never like the movie as much as the book.
sending you lots of sunshine from Dallas and hope it will make your day less – blah 🙂 I am a morning person on most days..but def. not a movie person. Love fresh flowers- it makes my day much better. Have a marvelous day XOXO
Thank you for the sunshine! <3 It actually came out here just a little while ago 🙂
I still need to try out those carrot muffin/cupcakes, yum! And I am not a morning person, I struggle so much but I am getting better. At least I am better than my husband 🙂 We are lucky to be getting some semi spring weather here, thank God!
I’m pretty much the same with movies, but I loved Life of Pi too. Sorry you’re in a bit of a funk. Hopefully, looking forward to that snowboarding trip will help to brighten your mood. 😉
Oh Life of Pi was such an amazing movie. I hadn’t read the book so wasn’t sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed it!
Those flowers look so pretty!:), and I loved the movie Life of Pi (although I didn’t read the book yet so I can’t compare) the visual effects were amazing:)
Um, how comes we wrote similar posts on the same day? I’m undecided on whether to find that creepy or not … I’ll go with the latter and say it’s awesome :). Eeek, so excited for you having another snowboarding trip booked already.
I’m so NOT a morning person though I wish I was as all people who are seem to be a lot more productive in general, too. I wonder whether it’s possible to change from night owl to early bird?
As for the last movie I watched I have to admit it’s still Tangled. I’d meant to watch another one of the newer, animated Disney movies but I just can’t decide. Can you help me? You’re the Disney movie expert after all :).
It’s definitely possible to change! I used to be the biggest night owl, going to bed at 2 or 3 every night and waking up at 10 or 11. Now it’s like the complete opposite.
As for Disney movies, have you seen Brave? I really loved that one 🙂
Ugh, I used to be a morning person – I miss it so much. Now I always feel so dizzy and depressed (low blood pressure problems + I can’t really stand facing the day) I don’t tend to drag myself out of bed until 7:15-8:00, and I feel so guilty because everyone in blogland is up and running (sometimes literally) at 4:30-5:30. Gah, I’m so lazy.
Last movie I saw was yesterday, and it was Silver Linings Playbook – it really surprised me in a good way, because I’ll be the first to point out if someone is oversimplifying bipolar disorder. Thankfully I related a lot to the protagonist (including the insomnia/manic episodes during the night!) and thought the movie was sensitive and touching. Although I’m not so sure Jennifer Lawrence deserved an Oscar for it…all she had to do was shout all the time!
xxx
Aww Jess, that’s not being lazy. I suffer from low blood pressure that tends to hit me pretty hard some mornings as well, so I definitely know how difficult it can be to deal with that kind of thing. And I really enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook as well, although I’m pretty sure that that was partially because I didn’t go in there with high expectations.
I am absolutely a morning person. I get up, get things done, and that sets the town for the rest of my day! I’m not very good at watching movies, either, but the last one I watched was Wedding Crashers. Many people ask me “Have you seen….?” And about 92% of the time, the answer is “no.” Something good today… I woke up, I’m breathing, the sun is smiling, and I got in a four mile run this morning after being in a sort of running funk due to injury. Happy happy girl!
I am definitely not a morning person and need to take after you! I’m always rushing around like a crazy person just so I can get extra sleep. And winter weather doesn’t help either!
Just a thought… But maybe, just maybe you should come visit DC for your next trip? Spring has officially sprung and the forecast this week looks stunning 😀 And I agree that all of the above mentioned things are absolutely marvelous… I’d love to chat with you over cupcakes and cappuccinos one day!
Aww that would be amazing! I’d love to head out there one of these days, but I can’t even remember the last time I travelled out east. It’ll happen one day though. Has to.
I saw The Hobbit and though it was too long, I mean I think we get they are on a long journey but they could have cut out an hour of them just walking!
I am a morning person but today is very grey outside so lots of coffee will be happening 🙂
It was definitely a long one – especially because he added so many things that weren’t in the book. I can’t imagine how they’re still going to squeeze another 1 or 2 movies out of it 😯
Love this post! All of these things are great ingredients for lifting the funk.
The last movie I watched was “This is 40” and it wasn’t all that great. It’s sort of funny at times but definitely more of a downer than a comedy.
And I’m absolutely a morning person! I also love the quiet time in the morning to slowly get the day started, as opposed to a frantic rush out the door.
I can definitely relate to all of these, especially the makeup samples!:)
The foam is the best part about a coffee. Even at Starbucks some workers make it SO much better than others. Hoping it turns into iced coffee weather soon!
Aww, that sweet little lamb totally made me smile! I needed that, especially on this Monday morning! The other thing making me smile this morning is looking at my desktop on my work computer. It is a picture of my two cute puppy dogs that I finally get to visit this weekend. I am beyond excited! 🙂
I’m glad you were able to cheer yourself up with the little happy things 😀 Like cupcakes. and snowboarding. And mango. Definitely causes for happiness.
So the movie I stayed up too late on Saturday watching? Breaking Dawn Part II. I’m a tad embarrassed. :-p
Lol nothing to be embarrassed about. I actually have that movie sitting and waiting to be watched… I just keep putting it off because the movies are kind of terribad – was this one any good?
well, are we comparing it to good movies or to the rest of the series? :-p It’s good – they throw a good loop in at the end that was actually very well done. Other than that…a lot of a sulking, but now-vampiric Kristen Stewart. :-p
Oh, and the CGI baby is one of the creepiest things ever.
funks blow. I feel like my body is just in funk lately and my mind follows. I think you do what the smart person should do, change it! I like that little lamb, even though it had nothing to do with your post. Side note – I was a lamb in the Nutcracker my first year, best role. haha. Hope today turns around a bit.
I absolutely smiled at the picture of your lamb/sheep. SO adorable and it just made my Monday a little brighter than it would have been prior to “aww”-ing at the picture. I love the accents you made for your house! I love looking at things on Pinterest and this would definitely fit in my house! Aside from movies on the television, I cannot remember the last movie I watched in theatres/DVD. My brother’s girlfriend lent me the final twilight movie so I might watch it… Except the movies aren’t as good as the books so I keep putting it off. Ha!
Happy Monday! I hope things keep brightening up for you 🙂
Lol I have the last Twilight movie waiting to be watched as well, and I haven’t even bothered to open it up yet. You’re right… the movies are terribad.
What wonderful things on your marvelous Monday! and your photos are just gorgeous! p.s. I love love love that Smashbox photo finish stuff, it really is amazing
10 degrees outside?! Crazy! It’s about 50*F here right now and I’m frozen like a popsicle. Like you, I’m not a huge movie watcher. I love watching TV shows though. They just feel like less commitment since they’re so much shorter!
Happy Monday, girl!
Oh my gosh too funny I have a similar post tomorrow. Great minds think alike? 😉 I’m so happy to hear your mom had an awesome birthday this weekend! And I love all the things you listed too obviously. I’m big on writing, reading, and movies to get out of that funk! Love ya!
Man, I have been in a huge funk recently, so all of these were good reminders. Unfortunately, I don’t have much access to mountains, but I could definitely get my hands on some cupcakes. I’m very impressed that you were able to sit through the Hobbit. I only did it because I was in the theatre with a die-hard Tolkein fan. I’m sorry, but 1 book stretched into 3 3-hour movies is not my thing; too many orcs. Very impressed that you could find perfectly ripe mangos too. They are probably my favourite fruit when they are just right, but getting them just right is hard. Have a marvelous one <3
The Hobbit was definitely way too drawn out, especially because so many things were added that weren’t in the books. I didn’t actually enjoy it that much the first time I watched it in theaters, but I found it a lot better the second time around.
It’s funny… until I joined the blog world I considered myself a morning person, but for me that’s 7:30-8, not in the 5s 😉 I do like my leisurely mornings though regardless of what time they start! It’s nice to just settle into the day instead of being thrown into it.
And cupcakes. Enough said right there.
I’m definitely a morning person. Regardless of what time I go to bed, I’m usually up between 5:30 and 6:30, and I too love the chance to really relax, read, catch up on TV and peruse the internet before getting my day going. The last movie I watched was “The Kids Are All Right” on Saturday night (plans fell through with friends so I decided to just have a quiet night in with a Redbox DVD 🙂 lame but whatever) and it was actually really really good. Very funny. Highly recommend it! So far today…well it’s not yet 7:30, but the farmers’ market strawberries I ate with Greek yogurt as part of my breakfast were simply DELICIOUS! Love fresh, local produce
Oh I totally feel you on the weatherfunk Hunn! It is RAINING and grey here, I am SO over it too. I hope Spring comes your way asap! Love all the marvelous stuff you listed, especially the srping decor and your mountain trip!! How exciting that you go again!! And I love that you found all these little things that made you happier now, that is all what it is about, right? Hey, what did you get your Mom for her birthday in the end?
I am totally the morning person. You find me unplugging at 10 and sleeping at 10:30, yup, party animal 🙂 but I am bright and awake in the early morning, my absolute fave time of the day.
I got her a DVD series that she wanted, a basket of all sorts of beauty/pampering products, a homemade album of all the pictures of our trip to Hawaii, aaaaand I cooked dinner 🙂
You truly are a wonderful daughter, wow!! 🙂
I have a pretty wonderful mum <3 And I know you're super close with yours as well 😀
i was just thinking about mangos today! i got super into them last summer but i definitely haven’t brought them back into my life yet. i am going to be honest – i don’t understand the difference between cappuccinos and lattes and all fancy coffee because i just get black coffee or tea, but i HATE when orders are wrong so i feel your pain on that one. i am definitely a morning person and really like waking up early even on the weekends. there’s nothing nicer to me than a hot cup of coffee, breakfast in bed and netflix on a saturday morning when i don’t have anything to do. i love the mornings!
I had to Google the difference between cappuccinos and lattes before I started ordering them too 😉 Both are espresso based drinks, but lattes have a lot more milk which results in a milder coffee taste, while cappuccinos have less milk and more foam, so the coffee taste in those is a lot stronger.
Oh my gosh too funny I have a similar post tomorrow. Great minds think alike? 😉 I’m so happy to hear your mom had an awesome birthday this weekend! And I love all the things you listed too obviously. I’m big on writing, reading, and movies to get out of that funk! Love ya!
not too sure why my comment posted twice…weird.
I’m totally a morning person. Watching the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise never fails to get my day of to a good start 🙂 . Last movie was Adventures of Tintin. I find I don’t watch movies often either, but I tend to find the time to watch my fave tv shows; Chopped, Top Gear, Looney Tunes :p (love my Bugs bunny!!).
You KNOW I’m all about the little things so I loved this post- sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest impact on our overall mood. Sorry to hear you woke up feeling less than par- hopefully a peaceful morning and some fresh fruit in your yogurt bowl is slowly during the trick ;)! If not, a mid-morning cappuccino is definitely in order ;)! I am so guilty of asking the baristas at Starbucks to remake my caps due to lack of foam. I feel horrible asking but I paid for a cappuccino, not a latte!
Although the idea of waking up at 5 am makes me shudder (sorry girl), I am definitely a morning person. I would rather wake up 45 minutes earlier than have a rushed morning. Starting my day off on the right start makes such a difference to how the rest of my day pans out.
Ugh I hate asking them to remake my coffee too, but if I had wanted a latte, I would have ordered one. The worst is when you ask them to remake it and it still sucks the second time around 😕