Friday's Letters 7.0

Dear blog- Please forgive me for neglecting you all week.  I can't believe I haven't done a single post.  It's not that I didn't WANT to.  You'll just have to trust me on that one.  I'm hoping you and I get to spend more time together next week.

Dear fellow bloggers- Has this ever happened to you?  I have been so busy this week that not only have I had a limited amount of free time, but in that free time, I haven't been able to come up with anything interesting to write about.  I'd call it "writer's block," or better yet "blogger's block," but it is so much more than that.  "Thinker's block," possibly.  How do you combat this if and when it has ever affected you?  I don't want to fall of the face of the blogosphere every time I have a stressful week.  Any and all suggestions would be welcome and appreciated.

Dear Hub- OMG.  All I wanted to do was curl up next to you this morning and not move.  You are so comfy.  I'm sorry I fell back asleep when you went down to make our coffee.  And thank you for sending me a text ("Get up.") to wake me back up.  It worked. 

Dear Liam- First soccer lesson this weekend!!!  Aren't you so very excited?  If not, I'm excited enough for the both of us!  I promise you'll have fun Bubs.  I can't wait to see how well you do!

Dear Collin- I see dat wittle toooof poppin' through doze wittle gumz!  I'm rootin' for ya, Monkey!

Dear 80 degree weather that is on its way- Everything is better when you're here.  Everything.  Never leave me.

Dear Mom- It was so nice spending time with you and AK last weekend.  Thank you for everything: the pictures, the lunch, the dress, the company.  I had such a good time!  You're the best!  I love you!

Dear Bri and Alex- Can't wait for a little girl time with you tonight!!!  Such a treat!  Let's pretend like there's no one else in the bar but us! 

Dear Friends- Have a wonderful weekend!  Make it just what you need.  Whatever that may be!

Linking up with Ashley from Adventures of Newlyweds!!  Every Friday, yo.  Every single Friday.  ;)  If you haven't yet, check her out!!!

Kindly~

Meghan

P.S.- Here are some pictures from the week:

Friday's Letters 6.0

Dear HOT 99.5's Kane Show- 

Thank you and DJ Dirty Elbows for kickin' it old school on the Weekend Rollout this morning.  In particular, thank you for playing Motown Philly.  
"Could it really happen, or do dreams just fade awaaayyy, yeah."  
Took me back!  And it made for a pretty awesome car-dancing session, as well.

Tell me this didn't just make your morning

Dear Lady with the "Baby on Board- Stay Back" Sticker on her car-  

I wonder, is that sticker a warning for other drivers, or perhaps a reminder for yourself that you shouldn't be texting while weaving in and out of traffic at 70 mph without using your blinker?   
News Flash:  You're the one driving like a maniac.

Dear Invisible Children-

Thank you for my Kony 2012 package.  It came in the mail yesterday, and I was so happy to finally see it.  I already put on my bracelet (and gave the second one to a co-worker/friend), and I can't wait to start Covering the Night.

Makin' him famous

Kinda stylish?

Dear Liam and Collin-

I don't want a day to go by without you knowing how amazing you BOTH are.  

It's just incredible to be your mother, and I am looking forward to all the years ahead of us.  

(Another Liam quote: "I'll never let go of you."  Me: "You'll never let go of me?  Why?"  Liam: "Because I love you.")

Special moments

 Dear Hub-

Let's play hooky from work again soon?  Circle yes or no.

I adore you.

Dear Roasted Veggie Cous Cous-

You've got me wrapped around your tasty little finger.  I think hub is getting suspicious.  I'll meet you at the fridge at midnight.  I'll be the one wearing pajamas with bed-head and drool streaming down her chin.  HOT!

My edible lover

Dear Friends-

If you read my post from a couple days ago, I hope that you know that I was coming from a really gentle and sincere place.  One of fairness and love.  I'm struggling with the thought that I may have offended someone with my opinion.  But when it comes down to it, I have to stand firmly by my beliefs.  Again, if I offended anyone, please accept my apology.

Have a very happy weekend, y'all.

Linking up with Ashley for Friday's Letters!  Click on the button and link up too!

Kindly~

Meghan

[in photos]: Journey Forward

I joined the Journey Forward series for the first time last week.
It is a perfect pairing with the vibe of Smile at a Stranger.

The goal of participating in Journey Forward is personal enrichment, self awareness, and moving toward your potential.  It is based on a central word, or theme, on which you focus your energy and attention, and blog about it weekly.

My "word" was an easy choice for me because it is an attitude I wish to impart on life in general: Kindness.

This week's Journey Forward post is about images, or graphics (i.e.- videos) that embody your chosen word; to share some of your pins from Pinterest that exemplify the significance of your word. 

This is what kindness looks (and sounds) like to me:

1- Sarah Kay- Spoken word artist.  "Hands" Listen- It's just beautiful.

2- Kindness is an animal instinct.  And an animal NEED.

3- Kindness is priceless, ya know.

4- Video- Amy Krause Rosenthal's "Thought Bubble"- asks "How Do YOU Want to be Remembered"  "What Have You Filled the World With?"

5- Because making others feel good makes ME feel good.

6- Simplicity.  Kindness is not complicated.

7- Anis Logjani- Spoken word artist.  "Shake the Dust" Another amazing person trying to lift people up with his wonderful gift with words.

8- This is what I see everyday at home with my two boys, and besides a mother's love for her children, sibling love is one of the purest forms of love (and kindness) there is.

9- Do RIGHT.  Because it's wayyyy cooler than doing wrong.

10- Parents.  And especially my mom.  From whom I learned what kindness was.

11- What Teachers Make- Taylor Mali.  Powerful stuff, y'all.  

Linking up with a fellow NoVA girl, Chelsea, for Journey Forward!  

Can't wait until next week!

Ciao!  

Kindly~

Meghan