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Photo: Come Wind Come Rain

Oh hey.

It is true, I am still alive! In case you haven't noticed, I've been a bit of a neglecting updater. But in the midst of all this neglecting, I think I'll neglect a little more. I've realized just how much time I spend in front of a darn screen instead of doing things! When faced with the decision to pick up a book, go for a walk, explore or (dread!) surf the Internet, I almost always by habit disrupt the slumber of my computer with a simple click! Whats disturbing to me, though, is that if anyone asked what I do for fun, you know- what I just love, I most certainly would not follow with "oh you know, surf the Internet. gawk at blogs.. waste time." So WHY am I devoting so much time to the nasty habit instead of doing aforementioned activities?! WHY in the world do I care what so-and-so wore yesterday?? (oh but i do!) My point is, it does a world of good to unplug from all this crazy technology every once in a while, from all these things so distant and meaningless in reality (admit it!) and take some time to rekindle what is all too often set aside.

I'll still update my flickr, if that at all softens the blow!

In the mean time, here are some things I plan on taking note of every day:

1. What was the first thing to make you smile big today? (I'm talking really smile.)

2. Did you spot your dream dog on the street and hatch a plan to steal him?

3. What was something you learned today?

5. What did you do to make someone smile?

6. How many heads-up pennies did you pass by? (wishes still imposed upon them, duh.)

7. Take a new route somewhere you go to everyday.

8. Break a routine.

9. Take your time.

10. Find comfort in a new favorite spot, even if that spot is simply on the other side of the bed.

Alright. Back to the mid-term I should be writing... (case-in-point.)

love,

Rachel