Note To Self...

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"I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, 

amazing things will happen..."  - Conan O'Brien

Note To Self...

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"Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you..."

 - Zooey Deschanel

If You Don't Know...

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"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

- Michael Jordan

My whirlwind weekend has left me very, very exhausted!  But not without this week's crop of fave Internet finds!  

Enjoy!

•  Above, in honor of the 2012 Summer Olympics, a some fantastic inspirational quotes from past Olympic champs

•  So fun!  Advice about love via The Golden Girls (the original Sex and the City!)

• I'm on a cooking kick!  This week I think I'll try this Eggplant Panini with Pesto

• Three daily habits that help you to stay optimistic

•  Learn the art of breaking your sedentary lifestyle

• Finally, I never thought that this humor piece about embarrassing moments would take me through such a rollercoaster of emotions!  (a worthwhile read for sure!) 

Have a great week!

xoxo andrea

Note To Self...

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“...I think happiness is what makes you pretty. Happy people are beautiful..."

- Drew Barrymore

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"...This one's a fighter..." 

 - Gym Class Heroes 

Another week has begun and so here comes another list of favorito 'net finds!  Enjoy!

• Above:  Love this song by Gym Class Heroes (ft. Ryan Tedder) - The Fighter.

• I must, must, must get back into yoga.  Read about "off-the-mat" practices here.

• In a happiness rut?  Make the most out of your life right at home.

• Aghhh!  I'm guilty of 4 out of 5 of these bad habits!  (I can't deal with bland food...hahaha)

• It's the perfect time o' year for popsicles!  I'd probably nix the sugar and use a spot of agave.

• This DIY braided rug reminds me of my very creative (and practical) grandfather.

• Last, but definitely not least, wise words from Gabourey Sidibe about self-confidence.

Have a fantastic week, all!

xoxo andrea

Note To Self...

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"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do;
the fun is having lots to do and not doing it..."
-Andrew Jackson

Note to Self...

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“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together..."
- Marilyn Monroe

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"...I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles...”

- Audrey Hepburn