Remembering Audrey Hepburn

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“True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows.” - Audrey Hepburn

Twenty seven years ago, on this day, we lost a brilliant and one of my personal favorite actors, Audrey Hepburn. She has starred in many well loved films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, and Roman Holiday. Not only was she a star but was also involved in organizations and a fashion icon. Appendix cancer is what took her away from us. If she was still here, she’d be 91 as in the month of May. Her actual age, when she passed, was 63.

I have a couple memories of the actor. The earliest being at my late grandmother’s house, of that a Roman Holiday being one of the only movies they had. It wasn’t until later on in high school when Audrey was brought back into my life. It was hard not to like Audrey. At times, I would still be in awe of her life, and read about them in books afterwards.

In my opinion, and I hope no one is truly offended by this, but if one has not heard of the classy Audrey Hepburn, I strongly encourage them to watch a movie of hers. I know that DVD’s are a little harder to find now in stores but maybe it can be streamed online through a service somehow. Highly recommended.

Disney Inspired

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Tonight has been a Disney night for sure. The first film that was watched, was Lilo and Stitch. With the classic Ohana phrase that means family, no one gets left behind. The next film, currently being watched, is the first Toy Story. A soldier becomes wounded and the commander says, ‘no soldier gets left behind.’ See where I’m going with this, in this Disney inspired blog post? Disney is such a big part of our lives that no movies get left behind or forgotten. That it is not only a Dream is a wish your heart makes.

I love the secret messages hidden inside them. That they are good themes to be reminded of even as adults. I do believe that in some films Pixar always use a different Disney story inside the current one. In example, in the movie Finding Nemo, with the basket of toys in the dentist office, there are the toys from Toy Story. Clues if you will. Of course I love Frozen, Moana, Tangled and remake Beauty and the Beast too. There are so many feel good flicks to pick from.

What are some of the things that bring out the inner child in you? Is there something that you don’t like leaving behind or forgotten? Enjoy being the young at heart.

Birthdays Personal Notes

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Earlier, it marked the one month away from my birthday. As I write this, I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic about last years adventures. Turning a new decade was pretty exciting. Most parts of it were pretty good and even the parts that weren’t my favorite were still not so bad. Sometimes in my mind, what seems to be at its worst has a funny way of proving itself wrong on that one. Like even the worst tops itself somehow.

I always believed that this new age would be better than my last. I’ve hit some tough times in those previous years, and while not everything will be all stop and smell the flowers kind of way, it will be overcome. I need to be more trusting and patient. The things I want to have happen in my life will happen when they’re supposed to happen. Until then just enjoy the moment. Cause it’s something you won’t get back. (I was going to say ride but that seemed a little too cliche for my liking.)

There are still some things I would like to see change. Breaking bad habits and being comfortable about my image and presence are just a few things I can automatically think of. So maybe that’s something to work on the years ahead. They say things get easier as time moves on but for me it’s just hard. Not wanting to get too deep into that conversation, but it does get a smidge better as some details get forgotten about. (Smidge is one of my favorite things to say. It’s just fun to add.) Sometimes it is entirely me being hard on myself because I want to see something more. But nevertheless, it just is other times.

So I’m hoping that this plus one is just as good as the last year. Not as much as a milestone but still worth the celebration.

Flower Chain Seed Bead Experience

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I go back and forth a lot when it comes to the craft projects I choose to bring to life. Sometimes it doesn’t last like you thought it would and the ones that you thought were hard can be taught. The most recent one I tried was by doing the flower chain seed bead bracelet. I won’t entirely go into instruction mode because it’s easy once you learn how to do it but it’s a little different. It involves a needle to get the blossom that is desired. I even looked up these items on Etsy and while not very many of them are of the popular kind, best seller or from a selling standard, they are very nice and actually do sell from all kinds of prices.

What I liked about it, was that it was a little outside my usual comfort zone for me to try this. I don’t sew but I can stitch something back together if I really had to, if a shirt got a hole or something. It was also complex finding the exact colors I needed for both the stem part and petals. Maybe in the future, to keep getting good at it, I will be less settling. I used Czech beads instead of my usual Toho seed beads. I did this because the first type comes in a lot more beads, which is needed for anything you want to do for this project. You can even make a necklace out of it. I also used lobster clasps, which is a first for me, because it’s a nice finish and every video shown uses them for it.

I recommend this activity because it makes a cute friendship piece or for oneself.

January Goals

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January Goals

January is a good time for reflection. A time to really look deep into what needs to be changed or what am feeling good about. The wrapping paper is strewn about the floor and boxes and bins are out to have the decorations to be put back in them. Frost is appearing on the car outside more and more while not quite ready for sunflower weather yet. This time last year I was preparing for my big birthday trips. Lucky 31 maybe? Who knows? This blog post is about my points for the upcoming month. Christmas week I have been pretty quiet enjoying the festivities.

- Social media with a purpose. Be careful about what you post online but still share the things you love even if there isn’t a reaction.
- Start being more moderate about some things. Ask if it’s really worth it.
- Maybe actually finish a book. I keep starting them but haven’t been ending them.
- Start getting excited about birthday and other fun events in Aquarius season.
- Watch winter from a window.

I’m not really doing resolutions this year. If I were it would be something like keep doing what makes you happy, drink some lemonade or take the photograph. That sort of thing. More positive verses hearing the word can’t.