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Denise Nestor is an designer / illustrator living and working in Dublin. She likes bunnies.

It reminded me of how I used to think that life was a story and someone was actually reading a book, and we were the characters. Not sure where this idea came from, but I really believed it at some point.

Today, I really want this bunny suit – so that I can be part of a story instead.

Every few weeks I realize that I expect too much from people. Not that I want anything from them, but I think of them as these amazing creatures who will make my life such a happy place – or at least make me feel happy. Sadly, every few weeks I realize that it is not the case.

My whole body hurts, because of “disappointment” – because “I expect too much”. People come and go, I need to focus on the “go” part and I need to realize that if I keep my “expectations” so high – that I will constantly be sad, because of disappointment.

This morning I realized (yet, again) that people do not make you happy, it is what you do that makes happy. What do you mean Narry? Well, you cannot depend on someone else to make you happy, because what happens when they are not there anymore? Your life will end miserably? The disappointment and in some cases – hurt – will be the end of you. People are too unpredictable. One day they can do magic, the next – ouchee ouchee you make my heart hurt.

You need to find things that make you happy – that YOU can do. On your own, with someone else, on a sunny day and even on a rainy day – or night! Whenevz.

Do you know what that *something* might be? For you.

Why do we trust everyone? Why do we think everyone is in it for the greater good? Too much hope? Yes, I am asking myself those questions – replacing “we” with “I” of course.

Not everyone likes you. I wish they did, but you will eventually come across a few that dislike you for some reason. I love to call it jealousy, but oh well – they might beg to differ.

Interesting how things work. A few days ago, I was doing the YouTube thing and watching Kandee Johnson videos. Oh how I laaah-ve Kandee.

It got late and it got to a point where I could not control the yawning, but I was waiting for one last video to load. I hit play and she was talking about how there will always be someone who is out to get you, someone who will try to bring you down. It made me think a lot – even while playing Tetris before falling asleep (sad little routine I have).

The next day I had to attend a meeting and one of the people felt the need to try everything possible to break me down. He attacked my personality and made me feel like absolute dirt. I handled the situation very well by keeping calm, letting him finish and then I left the meeting without giving him the reaction he was looking for. Kandee’s voice popped into my head (not really), but watching that video the night before secretly prepared me for that episode. Who would have known? Ha (in yo face)!

Even though I did not take too much note of those nasty words (I know that they are not true) – it did affect me and I felt very upset and annoyed at the same time. Together with a few other “disappointments” over the last few weeks, my spirit has been feeling weak – the lil heart inside Narry’s chest that is.

Now I have to repeat myself: interesting how things work. Last night before going to bed, I checked my email and saw an email from a stranger saying the following:

Hi. You have inspired me today… thanks :)

I almost dropped my phone and myself on the floor. Not sure if that is even possible, but it almost happened.

There are little miracles around us – all the time, everywhere. You just have to learn to cut loose. Let go of those things that constantly disappoint you, the things that make you sad, the things that make you want to disappear. Do your thing and I think it is safe to say that from now on I am blowing bubbles with strangers.

This is my image of the day. Saw it while browsing through Sean Brown’s blog – which I have mentioned before.

Not sure what draws me to this photo, but “I want to be there”. I just really hope that there aren’t any valuables in that beautiful bag.

Sometimes silence is good.

P.S. People do not make you happy, it’s what you do that makes happy.

I cannot describe the love I have for Isaac Slade’s voice and this song. Happiness.

Happiness is like the old man told me
Look for it, but you’ll never find it all
Let it go, live your life and leave it
Then one day, wake up and she’ll be home
Home, home, home

“Eliminate the word impossible from your thinking and speaking vocabularies. Impossible is a failure word. The thought ‘It’s impossible’ sets off a chain reaction of other thoughts to prove you’re right.” – David J. Schwartz from The Magic of Thinking Big

“When you believe something is impossible, your mind goes to work for you to prove why. But when you believe, really believe, something can be done, your mind goes to work for you and helps you find the ways to do it.
(via Philosophers Notes)

Which takes me back to the “job vs career vs calling”.

I really think I have found my career, which will eventually turn into my calling. Not over night, but it will definitely happen.

It is time to DO and time to stick to it. No matter what. The easiest thing is to distract yourself and slow yourself down. How? Oh my every little excuse.

Sometimes there are “bigger” excuses and sometimes it involves moving on and losing people, but beautiful Kandee Johnson said something earlier and that something will stick and it will make me work even harder.

“Sometimes, if you’ve lost a love one… you can take that love you have for them, and go after all your dreams and hopes, with them as your ‘heavenly encouragement’. Take that love for them, and let it help me your confidence, when you feel you can’t do it anymore… do it for them!“

So set your goal and work towards your calling and also remember do it for yourSELF. Of course.

Geddit, geddit!

Infographics make happy. Motion and infographics make even happier (well in this case it does).

Gone are the days of “these kids are dumb and lazy”. Stick these onto errrthang, pah-leez! How great are these? I would love to have a little – sometimes unknown – fact on every single, pencil, pen or marker that I own.

You are never too old (or to young) to learn – thanks to the Curiosity Shoppe.

Do yourself a favor and look at the larger photo. Beautiful. The perfect bedroom. Neutral colors, a few spot colors here and there – and light. Lots of light.

I just love “The Inspired Life” section on the fashion label, Cole Haan’s website. Which is where I found the photo of my favorite bedroom.

“Cobbling together a life from what inspires you (family, friends, art, nature, community, competition, adventure, love) is the ultimate individual sport. We admire those who jump in with both feet, who seek out the sweet spot between ambition and satisfaction. The ones with a renegade sensibility, unwilling to settle for anything less than brilliant. So if the shoe fits…”

The photo was taken by The Selby and it is definitely worth having a look at the rest.

And I of course need the Verona Air T-Strap in Woodbury (Brown). It even has Nike Air technology. Holla!

The Selby is one of the websites I go to probably once a week. I have seen all the photos a few times, but I can still look at it over and over. There is something about seeing how other people live, that makes me feel at home.

These are just a few randoms I clicked on today. Not necessarily my favorites and in no particular order, here are a few randoms from The Selby.

















“The Selby is in Your Place.” The book will be out soon. Narry needs this. Please? I do not ask for much, but this is one of the top 5 items on my wishlist.