Christmas Giggles

So my sister and I have this on-going joke

about funny things, in general.

My family has a strange sense of humor, you could say.

We laugh at things out of the norm.

Ridiculous.

Awkward.

Strange.

Funny.

We also like to laugh at ourselves, 

and the mistakes that we make.

It eases the tension.

And breaks up a dismal mood,

making it happy, instead.

So this year for Christmas, I decided to get my sister something fabulous.

Something that her and I could joke about.

Over and

Over again.

I found some pretty hilarious pictures on Pinterest.

I chose my two favorites.

And I sent them away to be developed.

Well, later that day,

I picked them up,

put them in a lovely frame,

and wrapped it up for Christmas.

When it came time to open our gifts,

I sat by in giddy anticipation.

And the look

on her face

was priceless.

It made me happy,

and she laughed.

And we laughed,

together.

And now every time she looks at the picture

hanging up in her room,

she will remember

that Christmas present

that gave her more than just a tangible object,

but a happy thought, reoccurring.

And we can both laugh, together.

What will you do to brighten someone's life?

Writing {inspiration}

Sometimes, I get the urge to write.

And more often then not, I start writing, and find that I don't have much to write about.

Either that, or I have a really good idea,

but then don't know how to carry it through.

I'll forget about it.

And then find it later.

I'll read it,

And realize how much I've improved since then.

And then I'll forget about it all over again.

I have a feeling that I'm not going to be able to help you with the forgetfulness part,

But I sure am gonna help you get some good old fashioned in-spir-a-tion!

So, what does inspiration mean?

Well, according to dictionary.com, it means

1. an inspiring or activating action or influence

2. something inspired, as an idea

3. a result of inspired activity

4. a thing or person that inspires

But to me, inspiration just means

where all of your good ideas come from.

such as

nature

an author

a person

an event

etc.

Nature is a big inspiration in my life.

Since I live so close to the mountains, it's all around me,

every day

all day.

And I love it.

For inspiration, look to the leaves

trace your finger along the veins,

feel the papery texture of it's skin

break one open and smell it's scent.

and repeat.

Do this with other things, to get more ideas.

Authors and people can be a vast store of both

information, and inspiration.

Look to them for wisdom and ideas.

Events in your life is self explanatory enough.

Try twisting them in new ways,

just to make them more interesting.

And last of all,

write away!



A Few Things You Should Know {My Life}

Yes.  I know.

This is not part 2 of the card making tutorial.  But you know what?  It's coming.  Later.

I recently decided, that if you are going to follow this blog, you should know why it was started, and who started it!  Wouldn't you agree?

A few things you should know about moi:

1. I go through phases of obsession.  One day its cards, and the next day it's flowers.  But heck, who really cares?

2. I not only love to craft, but my secret that you should know, is that I also love to write.  Yes, that means English is my favorite subject, and no, I am not a nerd.

3.   I love to make lists.  I don't know why.  Some crazy obsession of my mothers, probably.

4.  Apparently I have an accent, but I don't hear it...

5.  I love flowers.  I don't know why, but it's something strange that I like, such as how simple things intrigue me.

6.  I can never stay with one thing.  Such as this blogs many many backgrounds.  Sorry that I change them so often:)

7.  I play not one, but two instruments.

8.  It bothers me so bad if the blinds are closed during the daytime.

9.  I love to make lists (hence this list)

10.  When there is an awkward silence, and I don't know what to do, I  laugh, just to fill in the silence.



Well, that's me.  I have plenty more quirks about me...  I'm sure you do too!  Leave a comment so I can get to know you better, too!