Music Flow
Outside My Window
My Emotional Toolbox
2-Do's
Mom~ology
Must-Have's
Illuminata
What Sounds Good
Unbelievable
Our Family Language
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
Music Flow
Outside My Window
My Emotional Toolbox
2-Do's
Mom~ology
Must-Have's
Illuminata
What Sounds Good
Unbelievable
Our Family Language
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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Music in the Airwaves
Father of the Bride soundtrack - of course.
Outside My Window
a brisk 39 degrees & loving it - woolies.are.in.place.
My Emotional Toolbox
YOUR TEST TODAY IS:
be-in-the-moment.
2-Do's
pack; not just yet. will not be cutting that short.
paint my whities ;)
gifts for under zee tree!
Mom~ology
as moms, we always sense when change is coming.
the obvious & the not-so-obvious.
with Tee leaving in 76 days,
us moving out in 8,
we know a 3rd thing will follow...
Must-Have's
gifts being sent away, must be sent away today...
Illuminata
i have found myself saying mantras before i fall asleep;
my subconscious is on a roll, yesss.
What Sounds Good
snow, even if we have to get in the car & drive to it.
Unbelievable
"this is not just your life with all these things happening in it; this is LIFE.
everyone around you is a-part-of-it."
well done LCK.
Our Family Language
"...honey, are you making me a beanie for Christmas?"
(after last Christmas's shenanigans with the beanie i made...)
-noy. you got a store-bought gift this year :)
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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In the Airwaves
Pandora: Nat King Cole Holiday Radio
Outside My Window
a crisp 41 degrees to be exact
My Emotional Toolbox
being in-the-moment,
fluidity,
& Pandora.
Johnny Cash was being honest when he wrote:
"...get a rhythm, when you get the blues, c'mon & get a rhythm."
2-Do's
i don't mind adding more things to the list
'cause there's quite a bit getting done already ;)
Mom~ology
turning on the shower & taking refuge in your walk-in closet
for a well over due cry-it-all-out.
Now, onward & forward I say.
Must-Have's
to see mi Madre a bit more often.
between her & my kids they are only ones that make me
spiral into laughter paralization.
TRUTH.
Illuminata
Mantra's are part of my rhythm - Fo Sheux, Baby, Fo Sheux.
What Sounds Good
snow the day before, the day of & the day after Christmas.
did i mention truck-loads of hot chocolat?
it's a must.
Unbelievable
my travel habits:
no traveling for 5 months,
then travel every weekend for 5 weeks in a row.
Our Family Language
"ZZZ-zzz"
how my oldest addresses our Doberman Zoe.
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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^courtesy of austyn j. maxedon^
(crowd cheers & does wave*)
In the Airwaves
classical something, must be Tchaikovsky.
Outside My Window
one calm, sweet, chilly evening.
(so grateful)
My Emotional Toolbox
2-Do's
1. Christmas cards (they will be out by the 1st)
2. master shower enclosure, complete house sale
3. dare i say, Christmas shopping
Mom~ology
coming home to find not only my house decorated
with Christmas lights but the tree up too!
BRAVO AUSTYN!!!
Must-Have's
free time -->to get IT all done.
no last minute, no burning the midnight oil.
not.this.year.
Illuminata
mantras for us all.
in someway, we all could use it.
What Sounds Good
1. cold, chilly days & hot chocolat with melty marshmellows...
2. have i mentioned Austin, TX?
3. new places, new faces.
4. a bedroom full of candles lit, as i fall to sleep.
wait (((random))) passport picture: blonde or brown?
Unbelievable
1. Austyn completely decorates for Christmas inside & out
2. Dalton bought us all dinner
3. Bryhannon gives me thee best makeup bag ever!
XD
Our Family Language
Mom, have you considered a Vlog? (video-blog)
no darling, i haven't.
You should...
(note2self 2013: start Vlogging)
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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first step through the door, it's Heaven...
In My Airwaves...
the Nutcracker on Pandora
Outside My Window
chilly, chilly morning.
a night owl by nature; i WILL be awake to enjoy this :)
My Emotional Toolbox
seeing snow -->soon.
2-Do's
:)
Mom~ology
(out of nowhere)
Austyn: "Mom, do you want to go see the last Twilight?"
mmm, ya, i guess.
Austyn: "C'mon, let's just get it overwith."
(closing eyes as smile breaks through)
.............ok Tee.
Must-Have's
a flight to Austin, TX within the next 2 weeks.
Illuminata
we're gonna send recovering soldiers Holiday Greeting cards this year;
yesss.
What Sounds Good
it gets real during the holidays on Century Avenue.
baking all day, staying in my pajamas, finishing our holiday cards,
a brief nap, campfire tonight, roasting marshmellows...
shall i continue?
Unbelievable
28 days 'til Christmas
&
97 days 'til Austyn's launch.
Our Family Language
keep your hands moving, constantly.
~Robert M. Figueroa
artist, business owner
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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so healing. repair as i fall to sleep.
Music Flow
50 Shades of Gray: composition series.
yesss.
Outside My Window
a chilly night, thank God.
My Emotional Toolbox
every minute left inside these four walls.
2-Do's
shit - this list is growing, but i don't care.
i will savor every moment in the non-doing of that list.
Mom~ology
note2self: do not play First Love by Adele
much less put it on repeat
while going through a boxes of your childrens things.
don't.do.it.
Must-Have's
cleaning fairies so i can keep baking & cooking
for days...
without stopping to clean up after myself ;)
Illuminata
candle glow
+
thunderstorm soundsoother
+
sleep baby sleep playlist
=
making thee most of the sleepy times.
What Sounds Good
a formal Thanksgiving dinner:
suits, gowns, wine with eventual
paralizing laughter, unexpected beltching & stories...
lot's & lot's of them.
Unbelievable
i haven't been to Martha's Vineyard,
never been to MacInack Island,
haven't returned to Boulder.
---> ? <---
Our Family Language
are you picking up what i'm putting down?
(laughing)
hell ya, where's the spiral cork thingy :)
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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Music Flow
acoustic everything.
Outside My Window
66 degrees. yesss.
My Emotional Toolbox
fingernail paint, being brave, graditude.
2-Do's
thee letter (ugh), cleaning up this studio and...
Christmas cards.
;D
Mom~ology
Mama said there'd be days like this...
Must-Have's
no attitude & plenty of cooperation.
otherwise, darkness will fall.
Illuminata
mantras for this holiday season,
for so many good reasons
and as always,
the unexpected.
What Sounds Good
Adele ~ loud, calling off tomorrow & writing out some
well-overdue,
pretty amazing
plans.
Unbelievable
rather than engaging, stand still.
you might be surprised at what you discover...
Our Family Language
austyn copying me while i'm talking.
--> over it dear <--
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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more refreshing ideas found on Pinterest
Music Flow
Prelude: The Atlas March
Cloud Atlas Soundtrack
Outside My Window
the most beautiful Fall night yet...
My Emotional Toolbox
a new soundtrack, new nail colour, night air
& Sugar Plum Fairies.
2-Do's
everything is on HOLD until we make it through tomorrow, safely.
Mom~ology
Me: Well, what did she have to say?
My Girl: Mom, I'm being booked for surgery right now...
Must-Have's
cooperation, thoughtfulness, a rainy day.
Illuminata
all of Us.
What Sounds Good
recooperating in Martha's Vineyard.
Unbelievable
how sleep one gets, so quickly...
Our Family Language
(whispering) sweetheart, i'm home.
tajie, turn off the lights.
yes my Love.
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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In the Airwaves
Pandora
Outside My Window
my emotional, barking black lab. it's 61 degrees outside, W-thee-H?
My Emotional Toolbox
staying in my studio; 42 days left.
2-Do's
downsize while packing...
aka: this process will take twice as long.
Mom~ology
#1: Be BRAVE. Remember, it's either this or better.
#2: Be STILL. We know you can handle everything. Trust my darling.
#3. Be WISE. Let your mind not convince your heart otherwise.
Must-Have's
time.
Illuminata
mantras+faith, repeat.
What Sounds Good
another trip; somewhere colddd.
(so i can wear my knitted stuff & be warm)
welcome to my weirdness.
Unbelievable
i will miss these 4 walls. i wonder if they will miss us as deeply.
will they miss words of Love that were spoken here?
spirited conversations about how Life beyond our front door exists,
discussions about books soon to be read,
laughter to the point of silence & paralization,
holidays, football games, favorite movies on repeat?
yes, a small part in each of us will be left here.
Our Family Language
(during my ride home from work at 1215a.m.)
"Mom, are you wearing your seatbelt?"
-is there a mustache in Mexico Darling ;)
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Cheers,
♥Tajie
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