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Musings on Momentum

design a life you love

When Things Don’t Go As Planned – First Edition

July 9, 2015

I had a different post in the making for today, a pretty and gratuitous decor post, but I’m feeling a little too steamrolled at the moment to continue on as planned.  This blog is supposed to be about forward momentum and positivity, solutions rather than problems, but I have to admit that I’ve temporarily lost sight of that.  Instead of ignoring this fact…ignoring that I’m overwhelmed by still-failing health, by an increase in monthly expenses, by trying to scrape by each month while still planning for the future, by the fact that I live in a city and culture where more, more, MORE is what is generally desired…I’m going to acknowledge how I feel, acknowledge that I won’t feel this way forever and acknowledge that I need to focus on my general attitude at the moment because negativity breeds negativity.  And who wants more negativity?!

So today I’m going to share quotes that are helping me get my mind in a better place and that are helping me focus on being grateful for all the things I have to be thankful for in my life. My hope is that they can inspire you as well and that maybe, like me, you’ll feel a little less alone by connecting with others out there.  Any tips and tricks you might have for snapping out of one of these moods would greatly be appreciated!

xoxo

no challenge, no change / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

What matters most is how well you walk through the fire. / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

Rainbows and stars / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

I don't have to do what everyone else is doing / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

The decision to try / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

Ego vs. Spirit / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

But I don't want comfort / inspirational quotes / Musings on Momentum

CATEGORIES // Lifestyle, Quotes TAGGED: Aldous Huxley, challenge, change, Charles Bukowski, ego, fire, healing, inspiration, Marianne Williamson, rain, rainbow, stars

Quote of the Day

July 7, 2015

A bonus post just because it was one stressful day…

quote of the day

After a day like today I’m trying to keep in mind that I’m working towards diamond status.

CATEGORIES // Quotes TAGGED: diamond, quote of the day, stress

Summer Sangria

July 7, 2015

After scouring Pinterest for an easy, patriotic sangria recipe to prepare for the Fourth of July that would not take days to chill, I discovered this gem from Lovely Bits.  I made some slight modifications to the original recipe (I added more fruit than originally called for, changed the sugar to fruit ratio as well as the wine to club soda ratio, etc.) but kept the overall integrity of the recipe intact.  The result was some seriously yummy and refreshing patriotic sangria!  I will definitely be preparing this again to enjoy during lazy summer days by the pool and at twilight dinners.

fruit for sangria recipe

Patriotic fruit

sangria recipe

Letting the wine really seep in

Summer Sangria / Musings on Momentum

Do you guys have any awesome sangria recipes?  I’m always looking for new ones!


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CATEGORIES // Food & Drink TAGGED: 4th of July, cocktail, sangria, summer

A Holiday Weekend 

July 6, 2015

This past three day holiday weekend ended up being absolutely wonderful.  It was productive, experimental (I tried SO many new recipes that I’ll be featuring in the next couple of weeks) and relaxing.  The weather was beautiful, the food delicious and the company great.  What more could you ask for?  Here are a few captured moments…

Puggle snuck in on a food shot.

Dusk in the Hollywood Hills

Begging Puggle

Grilled salmon with a lime and avocado garnish, roasted potatoes and watermelon for the Fourth.

I hope everyone had an equally beautiful weekend!  I’m looking forward to sharing some yummy new recipes in the next couple of weeks!  And now…back to reality.

CATEGORIES // Lifestyle TAGGED: 4th of July, cocktail, dusk, potatoes, Puggle, salmon, spinach, summer

Life According to My iPhone

July 4, 2015

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Street art (I think?) on Sunset…it’s important to teach one’s praying mantis proper table manners

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Puggle cuddles are the best kind of cuddles

My wedding dress is in this bag!

Lola munching away on a cow’s face.

Patriotic drinks a day early.

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CATEGORIES // Lifestyle TAGGED: 4th of July, cocktail, cuddle, Puggle, street art, wedding

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