Sunday, June 21, 2009

Little Bits of Happiness.

Puchi Petite Miniatures
As a child, I collected fake plastic food and animal miniatures. Somehow this transgressed into a love for miniatures of just about anything. I receive Puchi boxes as gifts often, and I love each and every one of them! I even have a miniature display cabinet for the food miniatures.

Mitzy
My dog, Mitzy, is nearly 13 years old. I've had her for 11 years now, and I can't imagine life without her.


Old Family Photos
This is a picture of my mom from 1973 (she is about 23-years-old here). She said she often made her own dresses, like the one in this picture. 





Maybe Baby Perfume by Benefit
I switch around on perfumes a lot, but I've been using Maybe Baby by Benefit for quite some time now. It's good for everyday use and outings - it smells girly and clean and I love it.


Goma Ice-cream
"Goma" is black sesame seed ice-cream. I know it sounds questionable as an ice-cream, but it is absolutely wonderful. I haven't had Goma flavored ice-cream since I was in Japan, but I recently found a restaurant that sells this flavor...I forgot how much I liked it! 


Loose Leaf Tea
There's something relaxing and authentic about loose leaf tea. I love this container, despite the drug inference it may make. :)


Afternoon Naps
Nothing beats a power nap after lunch!


Thursday, June 4, 2009

Serenity.


We should not rely on the hope or possibility for others to change, but rather change our perspective of others and adjust their impact and involvement in our lives. I am finding this more and more true when it comes to disappointment or unhappinesses with my relationships. 

I'm not an extremely religious person, but my favorite prayer/saying since I was little offers good advice regardless of your beliefs: 


The Serenity Prayer

"God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference."