There’s a TON of good stress in my life right now. Things are good, I can’t complain. But holy geeze I need to catch my breath!
What sparks a smile these days?
- getting our smallish 1b/1b condo ready for market listing
- actually adding an accent wall of color to our home
- being nominated for a BlogLuxe award AND being one of the 20 finalists (great scotts, this makes me more than smiley!)
- leaving for BlogHer’12 TODAY
- getting to meet so many fabulous bloggers in person
- booking a flight to FL to see my family (and nieces!)
- summer. summer is just plain fantastic.
- gel sparkle manicures FTW
- fixing a light by myself, without electrocution
- a good, heavy rain on a late July afternoon
- a friend in town on business, whose family is moving back in November!!
- Vinho Verde (did you really think I’d make this whole post without mentioning a drink?)
- successfully warding off a migraine with deep breaths (& maybe preventative acupuncture?)
- pushing my comfort zone and
knowingbelieving things will be awesometastic - this song, this video, because mmhmm what’s better than a little Toto?

Living in our nation's capital allows me to learn something new every day. So does teaching 2nd graders. My nose piercing and tattoos keep me from normalcy, while my job and religion keep me grounded.


