Life Goals

This.

So simple.  So beautiful.  So stunning.

Life goals to be certain.

Link to video from Erin Boyle's Newsletter of www.readingmytealeaves.com

And so it goes

2015 is off to a good start.  As I sit here this evening I can still taste the onions from lunch.  An obscene amount of peppermints for the day, and still it lingers.  Remind me next time I make these that a few slices can go a long way.  

Even though I did not claim it as one of my intentions for the year, I am trying to eat less processed and more whole foods with every meal.  Did you catch it there in the previous sentence?  Trying.  TRY is my word for 2015 and boy am I honoring it big time.  Even if it's late at night and I boil another pot of frozen ravioli I will throw in twice as much broccoli.  I've been eating a lot of broccoli.

Yoga is happening.  Not daily, but frequently and consistently and that's what counts.  I am sore every time.  Each time I meet myself at my mat and set an intention for my practice, more often than not it's TRY.  Try to let go, try to soften, try something new.  Try to get rid of your preconceptions of yourself.  I feel like I grow a little bit more each time and it makes me excited for the next time I can come back to my mat.

I wasn't sure about my word when I chose it, but it's working so well for me that I want to pat myself on the back for being so in tune with my conscience.  

Try

Welcome 2015.

A fresh start, a new beginning.  I love the idea of getting to hit the reset button and setting goals and aspirations for the new year. 

I have chosen a word for the year and that word is TRY.  

Try something new.

Try to let go. 

Try to create.

Here's to a new year, a new chance to create more, and discover myself more deeply.  Here's to wishing that your dreams carry you far friends!

Mallory

happy things.

a few things making me happy this week:

i'm finding this blog very inspirational

this podcast

this documentary - and also this one

this is too true!

very excited for this exhibit to come to town

hope you have a great weekend - we have graduations, graduation parties, and rafting on our agenda!

Mallory

(photo above from our honeymoon in Kauai, circa 2007)

this moment.

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

(inspired by Soulemama)

Mallory

go outside.

Even though the blogosphere has seen spring for some time now, you never know when it's here to stay in Colorado.  I'm still denying the snowstorm on Monday ever happened and instead looking forward to more rafting, hiking, and patio time with the husband and pups.

happy things.

a few things making me happy this week:

simplicity at it's best - now to go through my fabric stash!

this site launch - i've been so intrigued by motherhood lately

yes please!

interesting project

the husband and I are really loving this show

hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Mallory

this moment.

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

(inspired by Soulemama)

I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Mallory

happy things.

we're headed to the river this weekend for rafting, camping, general horseplay, good friends, and good food.

for now, a few things making me happy this week:

this course launch

am so totally making this

cocktail anyone?

what an adventure


Take care!

Mallory

(photo above of me rowing on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon)

this moment.

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

(inspired by Soulemama)

I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Mallory

happy things.

a few things making me happy this week.

 

 

these nature photographs are stunning - my favorites are the whale and swans

 

easy homemade soap.  I think it would be great for a bridal shower gift

 

the water is already coming up and the rafting should be epic this year

finishing up this book this week. 


hope you had a wonderful week!

Mallory

(photo above of my husband as a boy.  look at those crooked shorts!)

spring.

Spring is finally here in Colorado and I just can't get enough.  The blossoms are everywhere and the bright green grass is inspiring.  The boys really enjoy running free in the field behind our home and we take advantage everyday we can't be in the mountains or down by the river.

 

  

Spring, it's good to have you back.

 

Mallory

 

 

 

P.S. A short video of the boys hanging together 

 

 

 

this moment.

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

(inspired by Soulemama)

 

Hope you have a wonderful Friday!

 

Mallory

 

sunday.

A day for slowing down and preparing for the week ahead.

This is my way of documenting these sweet, wonderful days.

 

I'm a day late with this post.  With the holiday today I am off of work and so I'm treating this Monday as my Sunday for the week.

 

Gustave Courbet , Bay with Cliffs source

 

happy things.

 

 

 

a few things making me happy this week.

 

this album.

 

this song.

 

these ballet slippers.  purchased in preparation for a ballet class I'm taking soon.

 

this blog.  such wonderful words and pictures.

 

I hope you have a great rest of your weekend.

 

 

 

 

(photo above found in the depths of our family's basement)

 

frozen.

The coldness in Colorado has been constant the past couple days, although the sunshine makes such a difference.  I guess life a mile above sea level definitely has it's perks.  The small lake by our home is starting to thaw out, but knowing Colorado, it'll be frozen solid again next week. 

 

For now, I'll be hunkering down with the pups, drinking warm coffee and tea, and enjoying the early nights with my husband.  Soon the days will be getting longer and we'll not want to be inside.  Until then we plan to make the best of it.

 

Mallory

sunday.

A day for slowing down and preparing for the week ahead.

This is my way of documenting these sweet, wonderful days.

 

this moment.

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

(inspired by Soulemama)

 

 

Hope you have a glorious Friday!

 

Mallory

slowing down.

pictures from Southwestern Colorado

I've always been that person who sets a handful of New Year's resolutions every January 1st.  Generally, I'm pretty good about sticking to them for months but inevitably fall right back into my comfort zone and stop.  This year I thought I'd take a different approach and set an intention instead.  So what is my intention this year?

 

Slow down.

 

I don't mean stop trying exciting things or stop moving forward, but rather to slow down in each moment and fully appreciate them.  Whatever I'm doing I intend to focus my energy 100% and become more aware of myself in that moment.  I want to live a kick ass life, but how can you accomplish that when you're never fully engaged?  My intention is that by taking the time and energy to be fully present in each moment I'll gain more knowledge and understanding of myself, my abilities, and be able to push past those comfort zone boundaries. 

 

Here's to a great year!