Oh Hey Friday, week one. . .

It's the first Oh Hey Friday! of 2015. . . and I'm excited to join in one the fun again!

Be sure to link up and play along!  I link up through September Farm, and the rules are explained on her site.   

 ((It's easy- link up, list 5 'anythings' that you'd like, read posts from other folks and enjoy!))

This week, I'll stick to a theme:  

I've already shared my resolution for 2015, but I'm going to expand a bit on what it means to me to live, breathe and be more inspired/inspiring in the new year...

ONE

I'm going to dust off the piano and start playing again.  I'm also going to pick up the guitar and learn to play.  I'm going to stop being afraid that I'm "no good" and I'm just going to play.

TWO

I'm going to speak less and listen more.  Anyone who knows me knows I'm a talker.  I like that I'm a talker.  I'm not shy.  I am an open book.  It is who I am.  However, I'm going to focus less on having a voice in any and every conversation, and focus more on absorbing and understanding what others are saying.  

THREE

I'm going to write more letters/notes/cards.  I have friends and family spread across this big, beautiful globe.   Social media has made it so very easy to stay in contact with everyone, and I love that.  But, I miss letters.  I miss writing a quick note to someone, just to say hello.  I miss finding the perfect card for a friend, and I still believe a hand-written thank you card is just about the best thing in the world. 

I'm going to quit relying on social media to be my main source of communication.

FOUR

I will be kind.  When I feel the need to be anything but kind, I will take a few seconds to rethink my words and actions.  I won't always succeed.  By nature, I am sarcastic and a little cynical and I often speak without thinking.  But I will make a genuine effort every day to simply be kind to others.

FIVE

I will just be.  When I screw up, I'll shake it off and try again.  I'll do my best to worry less ((because really, what good is worrying?)) and I will do my best to stay in the here and now.  I'll do my best at everything, and will not stress when my best isn't all that I thought it would be.  I will be happy that I am able to live, eat, breathe, create, share and try again and I will just BE.  

Be sure to link up and play along!  Happy Friday!

oh hey Friday - five things link up!

I thought this was a fun linkup for a Friday- so I'm joining in!  I encourage you to go do the same!

The idea is to list 5 things.  Anything.  And then head over here and link up!

ONE

I found a link to this article about a Friday night dinner ritual on A Cup of Jo today... and fell in love.  Seriously, the idea of having a dinner party ritual is just so amazing.  Living in a small community ((actually, living out in the middle of nowhere, 12 miles away from a small community)) makes it hard to keep a social life alive these days.  I have some a handful of wonderful friends here in my tiny town, and I am blessed to be close to my family, but most people in my "social circle" live an hour or more away.  The thought of having regular gatherings sounds heavenly.  I suggest reading this!

TWO

I don't know how I managed to sleep without lavender and cedarwood essential oils.  Since I started using Young Living oils, my life has gotten so much better in so many ways... but nothing tops the sleep quality these days.  I diffuse a couple drops of lavender and cedarwood every night, and my days of having trouble dozing off are LONG gone.  Amen, and amen.  

((info on essential oils can be found here.  Or email me!))

THREE

I am super excited to be heading to Norman tomorrow to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of my friends Shannon and Macky.  Shannon is my very best friend, and I absolutely adore her husband. They didn't have a wedding years ago, so we are having a P-A-R-T-Y for this big anniversary. Finally, a night of social activity!  ((see number one))

FOUR

I believe my love for Pearl Jam will never die.  I've been listening to PJ for a few days straight while working in my office, and this song in particular just never gets old.

FIVE

This morning's run was a tough one for me.  It wasn't the first day for me to do this particular week of the run/walk program, and I got through it fairly well the other day...so I'm not sure why today was so tough.  Either way, as difficult ((and slow)) as it was, I got through it.  I am almost up to week 5 in my 9 week training program... who would have thought?!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!