Dearest Readers,
I know, I know, I’m the worst blog writer eversies (I haven’t posted in weeks) … to be honest, this was supposed to be my nap time too (in the midst of my 10 hour work day comprised of juxtaposing 4 hour shifts), but I had to wake up early this morning for Whirl Wednesday, so the caffeine buzz from the coffee I drank (I really should never be caffeinated) hasn’t worn off and my jittery fingers felt like bloggin’! So far this has been maybe the best summer of my life (that's the reason the picture is of me...which it isn't normally...it's to show that my happiness is palpable feel free to take some with you when you leave :), and I am so busy soaking it all in it’s hard to find a time to write it all down…
Boy do I have some pieces of witticisms for you kitty cats today! I want to start with my recent inspirations. As gaggable and inane as it may seem, I think it’s cool to keep in mind what you aspire to be at all times (if you keep it in your brain then mayhaps you will one day accomplish it), so here is the inspiration in Jessie’s Brain (a whimsical and bubbly place):
1. My editor Victoria Bradley’s writing, read this article she wrote about David Conrad (who is blue-eyed, beautiful, and incredibly nice to boot…yes I know this first hand) by clicking this link. (STOP: Read that article before you continue reading…I promise you it is worth it.) I love her writing because it’s so personal yet sass-ily sophisticated. She possesses this genuine (and cheeky) human voice coupled with sheer talent. I want to write like her. That’s first on my “when I grow up” checklist.
2. Adorable artwork from curlygirldesigns.com (zomg they have the most adorable everything). I bought two pins (like little pins for a purse) that say: “She attended life with her accustomed zeal” and “She was perfectly comfortable being exceptional.” I lovezzzzz them. They make me smile to myself, giggle on the inside, and remind me of the way I want to live, with tons of energy. I am also purchasing some of the wall artwork, specifically the one that says “’There is a direct correlation between the level of happiness in one’s life and the amount of silliness they allow into it,’ she said ‘I know I’ve done studies.’” Ahhhh that is totes presh (abrev translation: totally precious). How can you wake up to that every morning and not start the day with an unseemly snort of laughter? You can’t. (credit: I found this happy artist’s work at More Than Words on Washington Road when I ran in there one day in the midst of a downpour: they poured my a glass of hot tea, the owner chatted with me like we were old friends, and I sifted through the pins until the rain let up…now that’s quality service.)
3. New rings for my fingers! I am not one to wear pounds of jewelry or make-up (on account of I really have no idea how to really wear make-up and I am 19 so laziness plays a large role), but I am a ring girl. They go with everything, I can wear them everyday, and they never go out of style. I wear three silver rings at all times. At the Pittsburgh’s Arts Festival (gush…my favorite Pittsburgh event of all time), I found this adorable artist who had these rings with small phrases on them. I bought one that said “pursue happiness.” I think that is such a cool concept, like you have to go out and find it. It’s strange how two little words can denote such a big idea, don’t you think. (I also wear two other rings I bought at PGH Art’s Festivals’ past: one that says ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’…I am a Shakespeare nerd after all…and a freshwater pearl pinky ring that I bought from some vender name Hans who I absolutely adore, and look for every year to no avail.)
Right now that is all I have that is inspiring me, yet this summer I can’t stop smiling I am so happy (I know it must sound so ridiculous me gushing like this, but it’s genuine….I’m just oozing with it).
Lesson to be learned: Just to be clear, I am a human who is not happy all of the time, the end of this school year was particularly tough for me. I just figured I’d say that, because whenever I read about really happy people, I always get envious, but I think happiness ebbs and flows just like everything else in life you just have to wait for it to come (or pursue it like my ring commands!).
Oh ps. I am thinking I want to change my blog’s name. “These Streets Lead to OU” doesn’t really describe me, this crazy adorkable child who lives life way too passionately. So I figured that I’d let you, my loving readers, decide on a new name. Here are some of my thoughts: Accustomed Zeal, Exuberance With a Side of Cynicism, Dancing With Myself, and Rings on Her Fingers and Bells on Her Toes. I really want you guys to vote or suggest new names! So please before you click out of this page, take a second to leave a comment with which name you like best (I would really appreciate it).
So now I am off to my glorious job at Bath and Body Works with no sleep, a caffeine buzz that is now officially worn off, and a foolish grin on my face. I am one independent lady with high aspirations!
Accustomed Zeal-ily Yours,
Adorkable
Ps. I have a really good story for my next blog post…let’s just say it involves five teenagers whose car breaks down…but there is twister in the car.
Pps. I wanted to put this up before I go to work so links to the specific pieces and links to the artist who made my ring will be up this evening!!
