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I Believe…

Published on July 14, 2011 By Emily. Updated on July 14, 2011

  • that tea is infinitely better than coffee and that a good cup of tea can fix a lot of things
  • that Maine really is “the way life should be”, but the Berkshires are a close second
  • that it is better to make things than buy them
  • in getting furniture from tag sales and using mason jars to store things
  • that a single compliment can change someone’s day

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  • in going outside on nice days, even if its just for a walk around the block
  • in not staying home for more than 2 days in a row
  • that there’s nothing wrong with reading young adult novels
  • in seeing as much as possible on vacation, on foot, even if your legs hate you later
  • in trying new things, even if you don’t think you’ll like them or be good at them
  • that God has a sense of humor and when something doesn’t work out, there’s usually a good reason
  • in staying in my pajamas for as long as possible, whenever possible

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  • that online friends can be real friends
  • that it’s perfectly acceptable to eat dinner in front of the television on a regular basis
  • that I should drink water regularly throughout the day, but that doesn’t mean I do it
  • that books are always better than the movies they inspire
  • in bringing my camera everywhere
  • that school should be fun (or at least interesting)
  • that God is love and love doesn’t mean we get to do whatever we want
  • in shopping at local businesses whenever possible
  • in writing my emails as numbered lists of points
  • in always bringing a sweater, just in case it’s cold
  • that 99% of the time, ketchup is disgusting
  • in wearing jeans until they’re visibly dirty

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  • that produce from the farm tastes better than produce from the supermarket
  • in being a tourist in your own town
  • in holding high expectations for my students
  • in choosing happiness

This post was inspired by a post on C’est Christine which was inspired by a post on Where My Heart Resides which was inspired by a post on Barefoot on 45th.  (Gosh, I love the internet!)  Thanks to Cynthia for sharing the posts with me and to Heather for reminding me that I believe in choosing happiness.

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    July 16, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I love this post :) so great seeing you this weekend again… maybe I’ll see you in Philly if I end up tagging along with the ladies!

  2. Halley says

    July 17, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I agree with almost everything except for the KETCHUP comment! How could you!? :P

    And by the way, if you’ve never seen this video regarding farmer’s produce vs. grocery store, take a look! It will reinforce your belief even more!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exBEFCiWyW0

    • Emily says

      July 17, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      For some reason, I’m just really opposed to ketchup, unless I’m using it as an ingredient in something else.
      I have seen that video, but its really great so I’m glad you shared it. Thanks for reading!

  3. heather says

    July 17, 2011 at 11:56 am

    This may or may not be my favorite post of the summer thus far.

    xo

    • Emily says

      July 17, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Aw, thanks Heather! That just made my day.

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