I was at Chapters the other day and found these awesome journals!
I love this Dysfunctions journal because it’s a way to laugh at life’s many issues. The quotes within the book also helps you realize you are not alone. The top of each page says “I’m dysfunctional today because:” LOL
For all of you insomniacs or dreamers that have been encouraged to leave a journal next to the bedside for easy access, this one is for you!
xoxo,
Lowe
If this is real its insanity. The second video is hilar!! Happy Saturday!
xoxo,
coco
my grandmother on her wedding day
I went to go and see my Grandmother this past weekend in New York. She’s 92 and suffers from Parkinson’s disease which has left her quite immobile and unable to communicate properly. I’ve never been very close to my Grandmother for a myriad of reasons but because my parents asked me to go (and they don’t ask me for much) I went. She wasn’t able to speak much when I was there but was able to say (with much effort) ‘I’m very proud of you girls’ to myself and my sister. The emotion I felt was overwhelming, I couldn’t stop the tears…
I was quick to realize that the amazing thing about this experience was the fact that although we aren’t close, in that one afternoon all of the unsettling feelings I had towards this woman were erased. I was able to learn things about her and see her in a totally different light. The idea that life is so incredibly fleeting became paramount in my thoughts. To see a woman who was so strong willed to be reduced to a feeble being unable to be in control of any aspect of her life was absolutely heartbreaking. Seeing her reduced to that state made me just want to hug her and try somehow to make whatever pain she was suffering from disappear.
Following the devastation that is occurring in Haiti has just furthered my understanding that dwelling on minor mishaps or fighting and bickering over the tiny unimportant minutia of life is such an overwhelming waste of time. Life is far too short. We all have bad days, but no day is bad enough to waste it caught up with feelings of hate. We all fall victim to our insecurities from time to time and let these feelings dictate our behavior, but this weekend I realized again how much of an utter waste of time that is. My Grandmother may have not done everything in her life the way I would have liked it her too, but she did what she could and most importantly, she raised the most amazing man in my life, my Father.
my daddy
Everyday try to see the good and stop wasting time searching for the bad. We all make mistakes and although we don’t have to love or even like everyone we come in contact with, making a concerted effort to hurt others will end up hurting you as much as it hurts them. After this weekend I can truly say I’ve bare witness to the fact that life becomes so real, so short and so simple when you can see the end….
Just like Bonnie Raitt says:
“Life gets pretty precious, when there’s less of it to waste.”
Hug someone you love really, really tight tonight…
xoxo,
coco
I’ve been up and down and all around and will send you the pics as soon as I get back. Thought I’d share this little guy with you until I get the rest organized…
ok, I know it’s mean to make the dog dress up like a, ummmm, I have no idea what, but it made me die ten times over so I had to take a pic.
More to come.
Hope you’re loving 2010 so far!
xoxo,
coco
This new year I simply resolve to be better, and better I will be! I want to run faster, jump higher, work harder, hug longer and laugh as often as possible. I hope all of you enjoyed your new years festivities and are excited for all that is to come. I know I’ve already posted a daily dose, but I saw this quote and loved it so I had to share.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce
this year we will make our own opportunities…
xoxo,
coco
