Wyld Creativity: It's the simple things

Thursday, March 22, 2012

It's the simple things

So today my status on Facebook said " It's the simple things I love the most'' or something to that effect. I wrote that today after putting music on in the office and leaving the bathroom door open while I showered so I could really hear the music. It was such a simple thing but it really made my day. So I thought I would make a little list of some of the simple things that I have grown to love and appreciate that make my day a little happier.

*Music ..in the car..at the gym..while cleaning..concerts..street performers..worship sessions..hearing an acoustic guitar is soooo impactful to me .. I love singing along and hopefully one day will be able to do both .. music is one of the simplest things and it instantly draws me in.

* Fresh bowl of Big sweet black cherries.. I have always enjoyed during early summer and something I always look forward to. Fresh fruit is simple in colour but outstanding in flavour. I love fruit ( A lot!) crispy watermelon cut up in chunks..rosy red sweet strawberries ..ripe limes in cold icy water..mmm Fruit is sweetly simply wonderful.

* Hours at the Coffee Shop.. I haven't done too much of this lately..I think I have been a little down and not wanting to be seen out but honestly this is THE BEST! 1. Frappachino ( Coffee Light-One shot Raspberry Grande 120 calories) that in itself is simply incredible! but 2. unlimited selection of non stop drama filled books not to mention an endless resource for creativity, finance, health and business literature and magazines to catch up on everything you need to know..this is a great simple way to spend hours. I recommend bringing a laptop..a notebook ..pen.. a list of books ( look online at what's new and popular in your area of interest) and go make a day of it. Sometimes I bring a camera to take pictures of articles in magazines I want to look at later or I take notes of important points in my notebook ..

* Get dressed up and look special for fun... This ALWAYS makes me feel better and is one of the simplest things a girl can do. Even just sitting at home today (as I am) I am still in my comfortable shorts and tee-shirt but I made sure it was one of my cutest tee-shirts and bottoms so I feel good..my makeup is on and my hair is DID. It's simple but it helps my day feel better. I am not a person who dresses up and I always think I look better in the dressed down..flannel shirts and distressed jeans look but whatever your style make it beautiful and individual and put it together so it's a complete look. I try to do this every time I go out and I simply LOVE IT!

Some simple things I want to do more of :

*Since the weather outside is getting nicer I want to clean up our deck furniture and spend more time outside talking with Kyle..lighting some of our outdoor candles and sipping on refreshing drinks

* Taking time to blog more and organize our pictures, we already printed a lot off but I want to get them all printed and put together books for family with some of the memorable photos.

* Antique and bargain hunting. I only ever did this a few times but Toronto is riddled with incredible obscure shops and I would like to look for some timeless pieces and interesting things to add to my home. I love finding old movie posters and interesting gifts.

* Learn how to play card games like poker and black jack..or any other fun games that you can play with 2 people or a group.

*Take the Double Decker tour bus around Toronto to see all of the incredible sights I have yet to experience.

* Explore the 'Farmers Market' not sure what it's called but the cool market a lot of cities have where you can find interesting food and crafts..all the nifty stuff.

*Late night city walks..street Hot Dogs and park benches.

*Karaoke

* Rock out at acoustic guitar sessions, at local pubs..wherever..

* Grape juice frozen in ice cube trays with diet 7-UP. (Thanks for that one Grandma)

Ya..so this is my list.. I could go on and on but these are just a few things. I challenge you all to look at the simple ..little ..things that you love and don't take them for granted, enjoy them and find other simple things you can do that will make you smile! I like this list I just made..it has reminded me that there are so many simple ways we can enjoy life!

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The Story of a Prince and a Girl who Dreamed of finding Her Prince.

Once upon a time there was a young woman named Ruby; she lived in a far way kingdom where only the stars in the sky could light the way. The kingdom was tall and made of stone. Inside, it had all of the finest linens and tapestries with winding stair cases, golden mirrors and exotic flowers that stretched the kingdom’s stone walls. The kingdom was surrounded by a large creek bed and had a large wooden draw bridge outside the tall black iron front gates. Beyond the kingdom were many forests, pastures, rivers and hills.

The young woman lived in the kingdom with only her two servants Nigel and Jasmine. They had been with Ruby ever since her mother gave birth to her and have cared for her and loved her since the great royal war that took her family tragically away from her. Years had past since then and Ruby was a young woman now. Since the great royal war she had not seen another person beside her servants. The lands had been deserted as other kingdoms were destroyed and abandoned. No one knew this kingdom existed. It stood in a far off place that only one deserted over grown pathway in the forest would lead to.

Ruby spent her childhood growing up playing with all the animals in the forest, she had names for all of them and would spend her days dancing in the pastures and walking along the creek bed throwing stones into the water. She was content those days as she lived free and enjoyed every tree, every stone, and every pathway near the kingdom. She loved her home but she missed her family and many times she felt alone.

As Ruby grew older she began to stop playing in the pastures and instead she spent her days walking along the creek bed dreaming of finding love and not being alone anymore. Every night outside her balcony she would spend time looking out into the stars and making wishes that one day soon a wonderful man would find the unmarked path in the forest that would lead him to her kingdom.

Nigel and Jasmine were very old now; Ruby took time to care for them and tended to their needs. She would gather food from the garden and make them food to eat and get them blankets to make sure they were comfortable when it was cold. She was not sure how much longer they would live but one thing she knew was how much she admired they’re love for one another and she hold that in her heart for as long as she lived.

It was a warm fall evening; the leaves from the trees were lightly falling as the sun began to set. Ruby was standing on her balcony in her long white silk night gown. As the dark sky began to shine, a light breeze bustled against her gown and her long brown hair blew lightly in the wind. She stood with her hands on the balcony ledge and wished to the stars like she had so many nights before singing” Star light Star bright bring my prince home to me tonight” She stared up into the dark blue sky and began to talk more to the shinning stars.

Just as she was looking up into the sky, talking to the stars a man was following the pathway from the forest that leads to Ruby’s kingdom. He was beginning to approach the edge of the pathway he had began journeying on earlier that day and was about to step on to a beautiful white shiny stoned pebble walk way that would lead up to a draw bridge and to Ruby’s kingdom.

The young man had been travelling for months only eating what he could find along the pathway. Henry was a prince from the golden city of Persia. He was on an expedition when he was captured by rivals and taken to a far away land where he was imprisoned in a place he did not know. Months ago after many nights planning Henry escaped while the guards were sleeping. He thought he would be able to journey home by recognizing land marks but once he had fled the guards he realized that he was further from home then he ever imagined and much to his dismay he did not recognize any of his surroundings. He had been following the sun in hopes of finding his way home. Each day he walked further hoping that one day the pathway would lead him to his family.

Earlier that day Henry had been walking though the forest with large green bushes and fruitful trees around him when he saw a small unmarked pathway that was ragged and old. There were no fruit trees, only old tall trees and an old pebble pathway that seemed run down and abandoned.

He was going to continue to walk on the pathway he had been but something caught his eye as he walked past this abandoned trail. Henry saw a small red ruby attached to a ring lying in between some wet leaves. The sun was shining on it and it glistened and shinned at him. He bent down and lifted the leaves around it away and dusted the ring off and looked at. The ring was prestigious and fit for a princess. He thought about continuing on the main pathway road through the forest but he was drawn down this unmarked pathway. He wondered if this ruby red ring belonged to someone. He put the ring in his pocket and began to walk along the jagged unmarked pathway. He noticed that there were no markings along this pathway so it appeared that no one had walked this pathway for many years.

To Be Continued…

Wyld Creativity

Overcome.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

It's the simple things

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