Day 19: My sister.
I've already gushed about her all over this blog (and meant every word times a million), so I'll save the mushy stuff today--we're all still trying to digest Thanksgiving dinner, after all. No need to make anyone nauseous with my sister love ramblings. Let's just say I really do love her to the moon and back and I really cannot wait for my long holiday at home this year :) In Gratitude, Trish
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tiny tapping trish Day 18: Dance. I'm not sure I will ever feel more alive or free or joyously happy than when I'm dancing. Doesn't matter if I'm in a structured class, free styling at a club, having a solo dance party in my apartment or shaking it in sillyness with friends in public (say, down a grocery store aisle)--dance will always crack my top 5 list of favorite things about life....ever. When I have kids, I will ensure there is lots of dancing in our home (and lots of photos taken of it)--just like my parents patiently did as my sister and I "performed" in the living room for hours. Dad, Dad! Watch me! Why walk, when you can dance, right? love and light, Trish Day 17: The sea.
Healing. Calming. Invigorating. Perspective shifting. Chills from the cool sensation of first contact to the lingering salt on my skin hours afterward. The sea is immense and beautiful; filled with a whole world of life and mystery. The sea is also supremely powerful and sometimes quite unforgiving--she is one of mama Earth's most mighty tools. She is a reminder to respect our place on this planet. I'm grateful to live by the sea and to have been blessed with many travel adventures taking me to explore, play, learn and grown with her. I can't wait to continue visiting her all across the globe. In Gratitude, Trish Dre: Wanna do a 5k on Thanksgiving morning? It benefits the Food Bank, which I know you love.
Me: I do love the Food Bank. Only if we soccer mom in the mall fast walk it. Dre: How about a little running. Me: No. Soccer mom in the mall or nothing. Dre: Ugh fine. Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm way far behind due to some travel (living in the moment has never been so much fun), but I'll catch up as soon as I can! Trust me, my gratitude cup has been extra full lately.
For now, I'll state Day 16: My Sage. This snuggle bug has been a loyal friend for 12 years (girl, we're gettin old!!) and I am deeply grateful for the unconditional love she has shared with my family each and every moment she's been a part of our lives. Her spirit is so special and I simply adore her, head to toe, whiskers to tiny paws. Day 15: My job. On my official 2 year anniversary with Weebly (Cheers to us, Weebs!! Drinks on you.), it seemed only fitting to send out extra thanks today for the absolute adventure that has been my role as Joyologist. Now, all of the basic points of gratitude apply here: the blessing of having a job in general, the easy commute to and from my apartment, a steady paycheck, good health insurance, a retirement account, etc etc. And while I think this perspective is healthy to maintain while so many others struggle to make ends meet, my gratitude for each and every day spent as a part of this company expands far deeper than that. I am thankful for this team; for the family of coworkers who crack me up on a daily basis (and who sometimes, admittedly, drive me a wee bit crazy). I am thankful for their authentic spirits and courage to embrace exactly who they are; quirky, smart, silly, loving, adventurous, love-to-dance and celebrate-ers. I am thankful for their acceptance of me and exactly who I am--even on my worst days. It's incredible having coworkers who actually like your weirdness. I am thankful for the ways in which they have taught me to be more patient and flexible (still a work in progress, sorry kids), and have allowed me to make my role here very one of a kind...and very "Trish". I am thankful for their kindness and generosity, playful natures and committed work ethics. I am in awe of their talents. My friends, it's been amazing growing from this... To this.... To this.... ...and counting!! We are due for a new group photo!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you are and everything you will continue to grow to be. I know you will all cringe reading this hokey sentiment, but I truly believe we were all guided here, together, for a reason. What we've got going on? It's not the norm...it's rare and good and special. OK OK I'll wrap it up....I love your guts and I am so proud to be a Weebly! Happy 2nd Anniversary, my sweets :) xo, "Mama" Trish :) This is probably my favorite Note from the Universe I've received yet: "The Top 10 things about time and space, Tricia , that most people seem to forget... 10. You chose to be here and you knew what you were doing. 9. There are no "tests" and you're not being judged. 8. Everyone's doing their best, with what they know. 7. You already have whatever you're looking for. 6. You are of the Divine, pure God, and so is everyone else. 5. Religion needs spirituality; spirituality does not need religion. 4. You're naturally inclined to succeed - at everything you do. 3. You happen to life, life does not happen to you. 2. Order, healing, and love belie every moment of chaos, pain, and fear. 1. Following your heart is the best way to help others. The truth shall set you free, The Universe" I mean...yes, right? Yes, yes, yes. Amen. In Gratitude, Trish Day 14: My Costa Rica trip. Six months later and I'm still feeling the love vibes from my stellar trip to Costa Rica in May. There continues to be many a moment where I am able to dip into the well of goodness created in that beautiful, healing, sacred place and I am grateful for the strength and peace it fills me with. I highly recommend this retreat to any woman who feels they could use a boost of self love, a bit of healing or the tools to help create their most rad and authentic life possible. This is a safe space to expand your heart and stretch your spirit in ways you may not have ever believed possible. You can find some of my own personal takeaways here, here, oh yep over here, some more right here and most importantly, here. Seriously, that's a lot of positive writing material, don't ya think? It was by far the best monies spent in 2012 and...in total #whitegirlproblems...I would go again in a heart beat if I didn't already have some major travel plans in the works for 2013 (stay tuned--adventure is about to be kicked up a notch). I'd be more than happy to speak with anyone in greater detail about my experience with the retreat, too, if there are any lingering questions. If you feel that tiny voice inside you saying hmmm, I wonder, then this is definitely worth your time to research further. Oh, and did I mention the trip was just plain fun? Check me (and some of my photos!) out in the promotional video for the 2013 Retreat! love and light, Trish Day 13: Dessert. Cupcakes, ice cream, cookies and milk. Cream puffs, tarts, chocolate covered anything. I love it all so much my mouth is watering at 10am just typing it. Hot fudge waffle sundaes make me purr with happy contentment like I'm back in our kitchen as a kid; french fries dipped in a Wendy's Frosty cause me to nod my head "yes" with every bite. Take me on a frozen yogurt date and I'll think you're a total catch...take me on a build-your-own-froyo (with a toppings bar) date and I'm yours for life. Decadence is a major weakness of mine. I love champagne for this reason, too--so sexy, bubbly and deliciously decadent. While I try to live my life on the simpler side in many ways, the more decadent the dessert, the better I say! (Whoa, dessert makes me rhyme). Dessert is such a simple way to experience the pleasure of decadence, I vote for indulging in it daily. OK OK, at least weekly. We do have waistlines to maintain. Everything in moderation (including moderation). I love the celebratory nature of dessert; the final touch feeling to a perfect meal. And I love the tradition behind so much of it, too. Grandma's cookies, Auntie's apple pie, every year on my birthday mom makes me x, y or z. I am grateful from the very first bite to the belt loosening last. Let them eat cake, Trish Day 10: My body's reminders to slow down. It was a bit of a headachey weekend that pumped the brakes big time on about 4 different plans, which was really disappointing at first (and didn't feel so great in the ol' noggin). But I'm grateful for my body's reminder to slow the heck down; to make space for myself to rest and lay low. I'm also grateful for the reminder of how fragile this little internal eco-system of mine is. I need to take care of my body every single day if I wanna be around to use it for years to come. It does so much for me and I'd like to get better about showing my affection in return. Day 11: Coffee or Tea in pretty mugs. I'm hiding my unmake-uped early morning face (and shorter hair cut, courtesy of the awesomely talented Antonio!) behind my newest mug from Anthropologie. I loved the color combo of the "P" mug way better than the "T"--thank goodness I'm actually a Patricia :) There's just something so great about having your first cup of coffee or tea from a mug that is sunny and easy on the eyes....(unlike my aforementioned unmake-uped face). Day 12: Flexible work schedules.
If our favorite cupcake joint, Susie Cakes, that happens to be across the street from me doesn't open until 10am and we've got an employee birthday to celebrate, I don't have to sweat it. This is a task based kinda company that asks first and foremost: Hey, just get your sh*t done. It's so great to be able to hop online, do some email, prep for the day and then non stressfully head out to pick up treats for the team. I whole heartedly believe in encouraging your work family to be invested in both the projects they are working on for you as a company as well as the projects outside the office...you know...mostly the project called life? I've found folks will be more likely to yield the bad ass kinda results you're looking for when they feel they are supported and appreciated for the other titles they carry; mom, dad, sister, friend, partner, volunteer, book nerd, wine enthusiast, yoga junky, etc etc. It can be a hard balance to strike, but authentic communication and every day kindness will ease any hiccups and make it all that much worth while. Time for me to go pick up some sweets :) In Gratitude, Trish Day 9: Book Club I love my monthly book club meetings: great food, great company, great conversation (YES, we genuinely talk about the book, I swear!). It's been a pleasure exercising the eternal-student side of my brain with this group of incredibly intelligent women--swapping stories, bits of knowledge and challenging each others perceptions. It's also always a treat to be spoiled by whomever the host of the month is--who knew so many of my friends could cook so well?! And always keeping my pescatarian opportunivore status in mind? Now that is a thoughtful bunch. This month's read was The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and I recommend it to anyone who has a soft spot for (generally speaking) historically accurate pieces with a romance woven in. Not a pulse racing page turner, but definitely a tale worth snuggling up to. Kim to Eva--So what did you think about the book? Eva to Kim-- It was good. Now scratch my belly. Much love to you ladies and your beautiful spirits...I am so blessed to know and spend such quality time with you! In Gratitude, Trish |
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