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New Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:08:00 +0000

New Year. New Blog.

Update your feeds and visit me here!

Happy 2012!

Moving on Up

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Hi Peeps! Me again. Come visit me at my new space Interest Overload to read about yummy granola, crafty weekends, etsy fun and lots more! Happy weekend!

I started something new. Come visit!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:12:00 +0000

Hello readers. I've come to the conclusion that it's time to lay Blah Blah Blah to bed. I enjoyed every minute of it, the conversations, the new friends, the interaction. While I haven't kept up with it much as of late, I've been trying to figure out where I wanted to take my blogging next.

The answer: Interest Overload

THANK YOU for engaging with me through this blog. It was fun!

I hope the fun can continue over at Interest Overload so please stop by and say hello!

Fall Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Pretty sure these will end up as my fall favorites.

I'm in love with those boots.

Fat Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:25:00 +0000

I am what many would call a non-practicing Catholic. While I was raised in a weekly church going family, I stopped going regularly once I moved out of my parent's house. I still do the whole Christmas and Easter thing (which many weekly Catholics judge and I find that alone amusing) because it's important to my family and I don't mind going.

Anyways, all this religion talk is mostly to set up that I have decided to participate in Lent this year by foregoing coffee. Yep. It's gonna be hard.

I'm actually really interested though to see how it affects me.

For those who don't know I'm a daily coffee drinker. I love it. I get excited about going out for coffee how some people get excited for going out for a (real) drink. But I'm always up for a challenge and although it's not a large sacrifice, it is one that I want to take on.

Mornings at work are going to be the hardest. Maybe it'll even force me to go to bed earlier rather than cater to my nightowl ways. That's a fat maybe.

Cheap vs. Creative

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:36:00 +0000

I bought a few Chicago images for $3 from a thrift store that was going out of business. I wanted to frame them in black, but the thought of how much that would cost just upset me. So while looking in my tool box one day, I came up with this: black masking tape. Yep, my prints are framed in black masking tape, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Do you like to cut money corners with creativity?

Stuck.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:06:00 +0000

This just about sums up my January.

Next up: Fabulous February,
as my mom so sweetly coined it.

I hope she's right.
Please let her be right.*

*She usually is

Core story.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000

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December 31: Core story. What central story is at the core of you, and how do you share it with the world? (Bonus: Consider your reflections from this month. Look through them to discover a thread you may not have noticed until today.) (Author: Molly O'Neill)

Looking through all my posts this past month, I am aware of how much appreciation I have for employment and friends and family. But, what I really think is at the core of me is being a good person and being kind to others. I'm not looking to change the world on a mass scale, and I'm okay with that. I'm looking to change the world with my daily actions and appreciations.

(With this post I have completed one of my goals for blogging every day for a month. Thank you reverb10!)

Gift.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:07:00 +0000

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December 30: Gift. This month, gifts and gift-giving can seem inescapable. What's the most memorable gift, tangible or emotional, you received this year? (Author: Holly Root)

Stability was given to me in 2010. The memory of feeling weight lift from my life will always be a reminder of how blessed I truly am.

Defining moment.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:44:00 +0000

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December 29: Defining moment. Describe a defining moment or series of events that has affected your life this year. (Author: Kathryn Fitzmaurice)

In January, I became fully employed. That definitely was a defining moment for the year. It gave me some hope, some strength and some relief. It may not be the end of where I'd like to be, but it surely is the beginning.

Achieve.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:38:00 +0000

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December 28: Achieve. What’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do, or 10 new thoughts you can think, in order to experience that feeling today. (Author: Tara Sophia Mohr)

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The thing I most want to achieve in 2011 is getting hired FT at a public library. When this happens I will feel excited, nervous, happy, scared, content and who knows what else!

I'm pretty sure I feel those feelings everyday. My mantra will definitely be "I will get hired."

*fingers crossed*

Ordinary Joy.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:24:00 +0000

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December 27: Ordinary joy. Our most profound joy is often experienced during ordinary moments. What was one of your most joyful ordinary moments this year? (Author: Brene Brown)

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I love having time to myself especially in the morning on the weekends. There's something about making coffee, eating a bagel and reading a book or magazine where I feel completely relaxed. This year I was able to do this a few times, and every time was just as good as the other.

Relaxing may seems ordinary, but it is simply divine.

Food.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:45:00 +0000

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December 26: Soul food. What did you eat this year that you will never forget? What went into your mouth & touched your soul? (Author:Elise Marie Collins)

This year I tried some foods that I had not had before which included Korean BBQ and Vietnamese sandwiches. I will never forget the anticipation of trying something new and the satisfaction of enjoying it.

I also began cooking more this year, and I'm finding that it's something I like to do. This is a first for me. I'm excited at the possibility of making and enjoying my own food creations in the coming year.

Photo.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:02:00 +0000

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December 25: Photo - a present to yourself. Sift through all the photos of you from the past year. Choose one that best

captures you; either who you are, or who you strive to be. Find the shot of you that is worth a thousand words. Share

the image, who shot it, where, and what it best reveals about you. (Author: Tracey Clark)

My bf took this picture of me while we where in Wisconsin this past Fall. I love how it encapsulates my happiness when surrounded by trees and the simple life. I find myself most comfortable when I'm playing in open areas enjoying the world around me. It's a wonderful way to live.

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate it. It's truly a wonderful time of year.

Everything's OK.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:14:00 +0000

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December 24: Everything's OK. What was the best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright? And how will you incorporate that discovery into the year ahead? (Author: Kate Inglis)

When I talk to my mom and dad, I know everything's going to be okay.

When I have a roof over my head, I know everything's going to be okay.

When I cuddle with the bf, I know everything's going to be okay.

When I get paid, I know everything's going to be okay.

When I go to yoga, I know everything's going to be okay.

As long as I have my health, support from friends and family and shelter and food, I know it's going to be okay.

I don't have to wait until next year to incorporate that into my life.

I'm grateful for it everyday.

Name.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:45:00 +0000

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December 23: New name. Let's meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why? (Author: Becca Wilcott)

Honestly, I'm a little confused by this reflection, and I don't think I would ever introduce myself with another name. But maybe that's because I love my name. So I'm going to skip this one. I am a Molly and wouldn't want to be anyone else.

Travel.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:51:00 +0000

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December 22: Travel. How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year? (Author: Tara Hunt)

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2010 was a year of Las Vegas which is odd since it's not someplace I travel to often. But this year I went with my mom and sister for one weekend and one of my best friends for the other. Both were fantastic; I always have a good time with friends and family.

I'm hoping that 2011 will bring even more travel to more places. I could name a million places I'd like to go, but I really don't know where I'll be going. But I am looking forward to it.

Future

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:51:00 +0000

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December 21: Future self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)

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Future Molly: Do not worry about me.

Present Molly: Why?

Future Molly: Because your now is what matters. I may know what you went through in 2011, but there's no need to share it. You need to live it to become me.

Present Molly: What?

Future Molly: You need to live the now to become the future. I'm not going to get in the way of that.

Avoidance.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:40:00 +0000

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December 20: Beyond avoidance. What should you have done this year but didn't because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?) (Author: Jack Nickell)

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There are a billion things I don't do every year due to lack of time. There are also a billion things I do each year. I may be exaggerating a tad. But when it comes to not following through with something I wanted to do, I would have to say I wish I had made the time to ride my bike the full length of the Lake Michigan trail. It's 18.5 miles, and I'd like to do a full route of it.

I will do it next year. Yes. Yes, I will.
If I remember to make the time, of course.

Healing

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:45:00 +0000

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December 19: Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011? (Author: Leoni Allan)

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Every day, I'm healing.
Every day, I'm evolving.

From what exactly? Life.

Life is hard.
And enjoyable.
And mysterious.
And complicated.
And wonderful.

I believe 2011 will be no,
and all,
different than 2010.

Try.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:06:00 +0000

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December 18: Try. What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn't go for it? (Author:Kaileen Elise)

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2011: I want to try sewing. I plan on taking a class at an art center by me.

2010: I wanted to try a hip hop dance class, and I did. What happened? I remembered how much I loved dancing and how much I missed it. Such a good feeling to do something you haven't done awhile and still love it.

Lessons.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:39:00 +0000

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December 17: Lesson learned. What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward? (Author: Tara Weaver)

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I've learned this year that I project feelings I have about myself onto others close to me.

Moving forward: I plan on being more aware of these actions and keeping them to a minimum while continuing to figure out the real issue at hand.

Perspective.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:07:00 +0000

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December 16: Friendship. How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst? (Author: Martha Mihalick)

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Wow. Ummm. I don't know. So maybe this means that a gradual change is occurring? It's possible right?

My perspective on the world changes everyday. Whether it's by the people around me or something I hear on the news, I'm constantly learning about the world and all that I never even knew existed in it.

Yeah, I'm going to stick with the gradual change. Looking forward to my new perspectives on the horizon.

5 minutes

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:57:00 +0000

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December 15: 5 minutes. Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. (Author: Patti Digh)

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I literally set the timer and wrote what came to mind. No particular order. What amazed me the most is how much happens in one year, and I only scratched the surface.

Molly's 5 minutes of 2010:

Las Vegas Trip with mom and sister. Las Vegas trip to celebrate our 30's with Karen. Turning 30. Loving 30. Weekend in Wisconsin with the bf. The palpable weight lifted off my shoulders upon finding out I got a FT job. Celebrating my sister's engagement. Long talks with the bf. Goofing off with the bf. Playing with Jersey (bf's dog). Going to sporting events including NU football, Sox and Cubs Games. Ticker tape parade when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. 4th of July beach picnic. Playing catch with a football outside. Riding my bike across the city. Using my bike as transportation. Publishing my first article in a national magazine. Moving into a new neighborhood. Loving my apartment. Loving living alone. Yoga in Millennium Park.

I think I might have to try this exercise again at some point. I like how the memories that came to mind first are those of my family and friends, as well as events and enjoying life. That sounds exactly right.

Appreciate.

noreply@blogger.com (Molly) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:45:00 +0000

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December 14: Appreciate. What's the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)

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The one thing I've come to appreciate the most this year is being employed. I thank my stars nearly ever day for it, and I try to keep my complaining to a minimum.

The job I really want?
There is time.
It will happen.
And I will be so grateful for it, too.