- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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!
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
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!
This may or may not be my favorite post of the summer thus far.
xo
Aw, thanks Heather! That just made my day.