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52 Lists - Week 6 - Showing Love Towards Others

I gotta say this list was HARD! Most days, my temper is short, my patience and tolerance is low, and it all affects my mood so being "loving" doesn't come to mind much, and I admit that kinda sucks.  In keeping with the "love" theme, it was appropriate to share my list for this week: Ways In Which You Can Love Others

Now I could have easily listed a bunch of stuff that sounded nice and surely I meant them but that's not what this exercise is about.  I had to stop and really dig in at what I thought was true to me. Authenticity is what we want when reading a blog right??? Listed below are just the things that came to mind and sometimes reflects on how I treat or may appear to others.

* Smile at others more
* Be less stubborn
* Say "I Love You" more
* Stop making excuses
* Let Go
* Make time for others
* Listen more, don't just wait to speak
* Eye contact
* Ask about others, show concern
* Donate to more charities
* Keep saying "Thank You"
* Support others dreams
* Respect others boundaries
* Think twice before saying something negative
* Share meals with others
* Check in with others just to say Hi
* Stop taking things personally (I'm usually wrong)
* Always offer to help
* Offer get-togethers
* Be more willing
* Take note when someone speaks about something they enjoy
* Make a present for a friend
* Show interests in opinions
* A hug or back rub

I hope you're enjoying today, don't forget the Flash Sale going on today only!

FLASH SALE TODAY - Happy Valentine's Day!

FLASH SALE

**For today only I'm offering 23% off your Etsy purchase with coupon code ILOVEME23 - visit the Etsy shop today and treat yourself to something because you're just simply lovely.  Pulp Sushi @ Etsy **

Got any nice plans for this romantic holiday? I do! A nice dinner at home with my boyfriend, yup!  And I couldn't be happier. It doesn't take much to please me.  We dine out just about every weekend anyway.  I got him a special card from Julie Ann Art which I'm sure he'll like. :) 

I thought I'd share some cuteness today to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Happy Valentine's Day!

Source: sheknows.com via Marilyn P Sushi on Pinterest

 

 

52 Lists - Week 5 - What Are You Grateful For

Another challenging list this week from Moorea.  A practice I've been doing for a few years now is to think about the things I am grateful for when I am at my lowest.  When my neighbors are driving me nuts, I'm reminded that I've had WORSE neighbors. When I'm upset that I'm eating cereal for dinner because there isn't another option, I'm reminded that I at least HAVE cereal to eat.  When I bitch about going to work and my long commute - well, at least I have a job.  I can go on...oh wait I have! Check out list for this week. 

My Family: Especially my parents for always keeping their door open for me.

My Job: For paying my rent and bills. Also working with people I get along with.

Living in New York and in the United States ->I don't take my freedom for granted.

That I always had a roof over my head.

Grateful for how far Pulp Sushi has come and I still have passion for it.

Having use of all of my senses and limbs.

For being pretty computer/tech savvy

The relationship I have with Mike - my boyfriend/best friend

That I never got pregnant. TMI? Too bad.

I'm grateful for The Bouncing Souls (and music in general)

My health scare in 2010 has made me more mindful of what I put in to my body

The different outlets I have to express myself

The friends that have stuck around.

A place to stay in the city when it snows.

I'm grateful for scarves. 

That I can connect with others online that I wouldn't have otherwise.

I'm grateful for this 52 Lists project for helping me dig deeper & think about things I normally wouldn't.

So you see not all of it is super profound and deep. So yeah, it's always important to check yourself don't you think? What's something you're grateful for? 

January in Instagram

Happy Friday everyone! January kinda got a head of me. I was not expecting it to be as busy as it was.  Here's what it kinda looked like.

1. Yay I got to see the tree before they take it down. Wasn't crowded either! #newyork #nyc #rockefeller #30rock, 2. 52 List/Week One, 3. First reads of '13, 4. Streets are kinda quiet today #nyc #newyork #midtown #59thstreet #winter #January, 5. My First Cowl, 6. Pigtails!, 7. 52 List - week 2, 8. Welcome to my studio! Yeah, that's it. #pulpsushi #photography #smallbusiness #lightbox, 9. Seriously jerks, cover your damn mouth when you cough!!! #metronorth #newyork, 10. Yes! Banana bread success!, 11. Learning about Seeding #knitting #yarn #craft #handmade, 12. *meep!* #NYIGF, 13. From upstairs #nyigf #newyork #nyc, 14. Fun flower earrings for Valentine's Day http://pulpsushi.etsy.com #nofilter #pulpsushi #jewelry ❤, 15. Time for more #Batman #dccomics

52 Lists - Week 4 - Current & Future Goals

I consider myself to be a Realist but that doesn't mean I have dreams, I have a lot of them - just look at all the "Dream" boards on my Pinterest page.  I got a lot of plans!  I admit that maybe I use my realistic approach to be negative because like many, I'm afraid of disappointment. I'm really trying to change this about me as I feel like I've lived like this for TOO long.   So starting with this week's list - Current & Future Goals, I am starting (and continuing) to make these things a reality. Here's my list for this week.

Source: weheartit.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

52 Lists - Week 3 - Things You Should Be Proud Of

This week we're asked to list the things we should be proud of.  Sometimes we don't like to give ourself credit where credit is due.  That's why the first thing I wrote on my list was "Pulp Sushi!!!" because even though the Etsy shop doesn't have daily sales, and my blog doesn't get hundreds of comments a day, I am so happy with both.  I also included some things that may not be so popular but I still wish to express them like "Getting out of the Bronx" and "Being Child-Free".   This was a little tough for me, it seems like I'm too busy just going through my daily routines to give much thought on things like this, that's why this series is so challenging and awesome!

Are you participating in the 52 Lists project? Visit Moorea Seal to learn more about it.

I ♥ Fluff Friday - Breakfast

This morning on the train there was a man sitting next to me who had this small paper bag next to him. Whatever was in that bag smelled SO GOOD! I'm thinking it was a toasted buttered bagel of some kind. I have a nose for those things. It was such a pleasant smell to have on the train (for a change) and the inspiration for today's theme. My favorite meal of the day - BREAKFAST! If you're not into breakfast, then you're not human.

Source: marthastewart.com via Danette on Pinterest

 

French Toast is indeed my breakfast of choice if I'm having my breakfast at a diner. I guess I should try to make them at home some time, it's not THAT hard.

Source: kaitlyncooks.blogspot.com via Lauren on Pinterest

 

During the week as I'm hustling to the office, a toasted Whole Wheat Bagel with butter is my go-to breakfast fix.

Source: greenlitebites.com via Sandy on Pinterest

 

There have been a couple of late nights in the city after a concert where Mike & I would hit up a nearby diner. Something about late nights make me crave eggs Sunny-Side Up, that gooey yolks gets all over my homefries, I dip my toast in it, YUM!!

And while not quite breakfast-y (well...maybe), last night I made Banana Bread for the first time and it came out amazing! I simply followed the instructions on the package but it just looked so good! I still had to share. Have a great weekend!

52 List - Week 2 - Greatest Comforts

In case you missed it, last week I started participating in 52 Lists hosted by Moorea Seal. It was so much and I admit I was anxiously awaiting for the next topic.  This week we're asked to list things that bring us comfort, this required a little more thought.  It's not as long as last week's list but I'm sure more things will come to me when I least expect it - like watching dogs play. :)

Here's my complete list for this week.

I feel like I should explain "colder weather".  I don't necessarily like feeling cold but I like layering myself in sweaters, scarves, coats, blankets, that feeling of being out in the cold and entering some place warm, the lack of humidity in the air, yummy flavors that I associate with cold weather, I can go on. :)

Here's Week 1

What kind of things bring you comfort? Are you participating in 52 lists too?

The Beginning of 52 Lists // Week One (thanks @mooreaseal )

The other day I visited Moorea Seal and saw she is starting a new series on her blog and it's all about making lists.  Who doesn't like making lists? It's hard for me to do 365 day challenges, even 30 day challenges are tough, but 52 lists in a year, I think I can handle that.  Plus as I continue to work on sharing other parts of me on the blog, I think this series would help. This week kicks it off with....
I printed out the pdf and wrote my chicken scratch on it.

Here's my complete list

Looks like I wrote "Ideas" twice, my soul is trying to tell me something lol! It'll be interesting to look back on all of my lists at the end of the year.  You can still jump in - check out Moorea blog for details. 

I Can't Read 100 Books!!!

An addition to the list of things I wish to accomplish in 2013 is to read 20 books - not counting any books I review for the blog.  You gotta understand, last year I only read TEN books, how sad is that? So I gotta at least double that.  I know some of you go through 100 books in one year, I don't know how you do it. My brain can't process words that quickly, I'm a slow reader.

 

I'm starting with Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business which is for anyone looking to pursue their freelance career on a full-time basis, what to know before going into it and what kind of things to expect (it's not all glamourous). 

Then there's The Death of Bees: A Novel which I finished in three days.  It's kind of a gloomy tale of two sisters who buried their parents in their backyard and have developed a relationship with their next door neighbor Lennie who everyone thinks is a child molester....yeah, not quite feel-good fluff but the story is told from the three characters point of view and it's really interesting. I liked it! 

I have a couple of books in my Kindle waiting to be read like A Tale Of Two Cities, The Accidental Anarchist, and Wuthering Heights.

Got any other reads to recommend?