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Thankful

February 28, 2013 5:57 am ,

As inspired and motivated as I was a month ago to maintain my new blog, it soon became clear to me how easy it would be to fall off the bandwagon. Like anything else that’s worth doing, it takes effort (surprise, surprise) and thought, both of which can be difficult to muster at the end of a busy day. That’s why I’m so thankful to have found a supportive group of friends who also blog and are passionate about photographing their lives. With just a few words, they have encouraged me to keep up my new hobby, and are living proof of its rewards.

At the end of last year, I started saying one thing that I’m thankful for as part of our family dinnertime routine. While there are tens of things we’re subconsciously grateful for everyday, it feels so much more concrete to vocalize it. It’s a way of thinking that I feel passionate about instilling in Sydney, and hopefully we are setting a strong example for her gratitude.

Today, I am thankful for the fire that my friends have lit under me to continue photographing and blogging life’s little moments!

Posted in: Thoughts

Stranger Sparkle

February 28, 2013 5:48 am ,

The other night, as I was waiting for Mr. T in the lobby of the theater, a woman complimented me on my years-old cloche hat, saying that it “looks very good” on me. This experience happened after I had rushed into the lobby from the cold outside, feeling flustered and somewhat anxious, so it was such an unexpected, lovely surprise. Even better, the woman shared this compliment with such an open and joyful expression on her face that her spirit was infectious. In one year, I won’t remember much of the play that we saw that night, but the woman’s generous comment and the way it made me feel will stay with me for a while.

This experience started me thinking about that age-old saying: “the kindness of strangers”. I personally believe that there’s no downside to being generous with words and sentiment. Too rare, though, do I use simple opportunities to make a positive difference in someone else’s day. Even something as easy as appreciating someone’s accessory can be really meaningful to someone. So I resolve to be more forthcoming with kind words, even with strangers.

Posted in: Everyday