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On The (Moo)ve..

DAY 255

9.11

To the heroes.
To the fallen.
To the brave and fiercely courageous.
To the ones who are still here to feel pain on this day, and everyday for the ones lost.
To remembering and never forgetting.

“Happiness is a direction, not a destination.” – Unknown

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle

“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” – Bill Cosby

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu

So there’s this thing called the CowParade going on in the Triangle. There are nearly 80 cows decorated by various artists placed throughout the area. From what I understand, this is the first CowParade in the US to have been placed in an area and not just confined to one city.

M and I found 9 today in the area close to the Durham Bulls Ballpark. We took pictures of 6 and saw 3 more on our drive home. M really enjoyed seeing them! We even passed 2 moms with their little ones while on our cow hunt. Seems to be a popular idea!

I am thankful for: art.

B.

One of my favorites!

Wild for Bees (Burt’s Bees) in the background, & Night-N-Day up close. The only 2 we thought we’d get to see.

2012
09/11
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Hold Me & Dance..

DAY 254

9.10

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson

“If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

“Where there is love, there is life.” – Ghandi

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” – Robert Byrne

When a 2 year-old looks at you and says, “Brittany, hold me and dance!” your heart is bound to melt a little. Today was another great Monday with the tiny human. Lots of this new game I invented which involves running from the front of the house to the back of the house. Oh, and sometimes the small person will ask you to hold their hand whilst running – that’s difficult, friends.

I introduced him to the song “The Loco-Motion”. I can still remember the first time hearing that song as a kid. It was on a kid’s video about trains and all the kids were doing this little dance like they were the wheels of the train. Haha! Oh the things I recall.

After hanging with M during the day, I booked it over to school for a little reading time pre-class. I ended up being the nap monitor for a classmate and my teacher. Call me crazy, but I kind of think it’s like the best thing ever that our “desks” are actually massage tables and that the scenario of me being a nap lookout is like the coolest!

I am thankful for: the invention of the phone.

B.

2012
09/11
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And We’re Back..

DAY 253

9.9

“We need men who can dream of things that never were.” – John F. Kennedy

“It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” – Seneca

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” — Irish proverb

Sun and rain, so different. Yet, only by working together do they create harmony and life. –Fa Zhou (Mulan II)

Today will be known as the day I discovered that “Dimples are actually caused by a facial muscle called the zygomaticus major, being abnormally short!” My favorite muscle has revealed the reason as to why I hold it so dear. Plus it’s a fun word to say!

I am thankful for: the return of loved ones after being away on vacation.

B.

2012
09/09
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The Journey Forward..

DAY 252

9.8

“I’m always mentally photographing everything as practice.” ~ Minor White

“It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Do what you love, love what you do, and deliver more than you promise.” – Harvey Mackay

The last one rings true for me especially today. I met some great people today in clinic and they left with words of praise, saying they felt much better than they expected to. That always makes me feel wonderful and is a great sense of encouragement as I continue my journey to becoming a licensed massage therapist.

This afternoon, I took a much needed rest. (Hence the photo for the day.)

I am thankful for: kind words.

B.

2012
09/09
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Why Grow Up?..

DAY 251

9.7

I’m starting to revert to little kid behaviors: getting lots of rest, playing a lot, & having a lot of fun! Why grow up? – Tara Stiles

“The price of greatness is responsibility.” – Winston Churchill

“To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve.” – James Allen

Being a kid is too much fun! Don’t lose your child-like sense of wonder & kindness. I was reminded of that today.

Tried out an awesome new place to eat today with M – Nanataco. I highly recommend you pay them a visit!

I am thankful for: reminders from kids.

B.

2012
09/09
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Fierce Curiosity..

DAY 250

9.6

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tsu

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” – Martha Graham Martha Graham

“Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.” ~James Thurber

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” – Albert Einstein

Be fiercely curious. Love deeply. And have dance parties!

I am thankful for: dance parties.

B.

2012
09/09
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Body, Mind, & Spirit..

DAY 249

9.5

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.” – Leo Buscaglia

“You never achieve success unless you like what you are doing.” – Dale Carnegie

“Use what talents you possess; The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke

Practice yoga to calm the mind, strengthen the body & free the spirit. You are your body, mind and spirit all together. – Tara Stiles

I am thankful for: words of wisdom.

B.

2012
09/09
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Leafin’ It..

DAY 248

9.4

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

“If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.” – David Viscott

I really love pictures of leaves! And this song..Enjoy!

I am thankful for: yellow leaves.

B.

2012
09/09
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Simple Sunset..

DAY 247

9.3

“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” – Victoria Holt

“Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.” – W. Clement Stone

“Freedom is instantaneous the moment we accept things as they are.” ~Karen Maezen Miller

“You may delay, but time will not.” – Benjamin Franklin

Vacation was wonderful, but today it was back to the real world. And there was a beautiful sunset to cap it off!

I am thankful for: simplicity.

B.

2012
09/09
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Last Minute Details..

DAY 246

9.2

“The wisest men follow their own direction.” – Euripides

“Realise that true happiness lies within you.” – Lucian

The last day of vacay with my homeslice we found Michael Jackson on a mini jukebox! Success was ours!

I managed to get a pretty cool shot of the metro the night before too!

I am thankful for: MJ songs & time with my Binstah!

B.

2012
09/09
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