It’s soooo easy to get stuck in a solemn mood. Maybe it’s because I’m focused on a goal or possibly because I’m determined to craft a new plan of attack for whatever strikes my fancy lately. It’s not always because I’m sad or discouraged about something. These are the times when I stay in a mood. It’s that dull, lackluster, monotonous feeling where things seem to just be rolling along with the clock, no big changes or manifestations.
Ew to that. I like the sparkle and the joy.
It’s like when I want to be dancing around the kitchen, music blaring (Well, not blaring; I don’t like super loud things in my house. I have sensitive ears, okay?), making scrambled eggs or something. You know the feeling, when I don’t have a time schedule and just act a little weird and silly like no one’s watching, even if someone is. It’s freedom to let go of control and literally let loose.
I got to thinking this more and more recently. As adults it’s almost an unlearning of sorts. We’re taught to button up and save the wild times for very specific moments when they’re deemed acceptable.
Hello! There is no scheduling fun when you’re a kid. We can be silly! We can have fun! This doesn’t make us any less responsible or respected as grown ups. In fact, I believe it sends out the message to the universe that we’re having a great time here on Earth and we’re open to more enjoyable moments. So yes, it’s not a perfect world where we never lose our sense of fun for fun’s sake, but this just means we have to be a tad more conscious about it.
I’m trying to make time for the silliness.
- Watch a funny movie/TV show I know gets me laughing or smiling or just feelin’ good.
- Daydream.
- Sing out loud to my favorite songs.
- Color.
- Play dress up.
None of this is relegated to kids; we just seem to forget these are options.
Last night my mom and I went to see I Love Lucy in the movie theaters for Lucille Ball’s birthday and it was so fun. They showed a couple episodes in color and even though I’ve seen them all (many times) before I still laugh so hard! It was worth the staying up a little later. If you know me, you know I’m in bed by 8:30pm on a weekday…
This was the reminder I needed that I can laugh and have a great time any moment of any day. A “normal” schedule doesn’t allow time for that. It doesn’t always come naturally but it always boosts my mood for a long time after. It’s something I’m working on and I think it will keep getting easier to do without thinking.
So for now, I’m just over here connecting with my inner child, people!
~Whitney
~Whitney Victoria
The outfit. Simple, festive-enough, and all pieces I already owned. Weird for me, but I loved it this year. 
It’s a tradition to go to Murdough’s Christmas Barn after eating Thanksgiving dinner. This ornament is straight-up Law of Attraction.
I appointed myself the table place card maker. I found these little ornaments and tags. I kept it simple and wrote each person’s name, after attaching the pinecones. It was cute and something everyone could take home.
My tiny Hello Kitty tree is up at work! Lucky I have a huge desk to fit all my holiday decorations.
One month exactly until my birthday. I like to do a little soul-searching this time of year. I’m striving for following my instincts so I can do more of what I love, more of the time.
I had just grabbed ice cream when we decided it was necessary for one last souvenir. I bought a mug…it makes me feel super collegiate while drinking my coffee.
On the way home we found some cute shops in New Canaan as well. The fox is my spirit animal. I had to pose.
Our night ended in Westport at the prettiest 
Let’s start things off fresh with some fall-inspired breakfast treats. I wanted pancakes, and I wasn’t feeling my protein versions. They are great most of them time but really don’t compare to the real thing. However, I didn’t feel like eating the original, white flour recipe that only keeps me full for about an hour.
Oh, and I had some brown rice flour I’ve been meaning to use up so they just so happened to be gluten free and fabulous.
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Christmas Dollar Zone!
I noticed this weird little DVD shelf and I’m 99% positive that it’s in preparation for Black Friday. The stores start setting up the displays now and then just put the sale signs up. I’m in the know…
Nog! LOVE non-dairy egg nog. I’m excited to try the 
My current phone wallpapers. This saying is my favorite and this illustration of it seemed wonderful for may background.
A beautiful picture on my run the other day. I don’t remember seeing the trees in Fall other years on this trail. 
And…this was my night’s supper. It was so amazing and perfect. Grey’s plus the Baskin Robbins’ pralines n’ cream ice cream was just what the doctor ordered.
We all know it’s a cliche now, but I truly believe in the Law of Attraction. Turns out, almost everyone successful, famous, happy, etc. does too. Einstein, Tesla, Will Smith, Oprah, the list goes on and on. It doesn’t have to be some hokey principle that you follow like a cult, although you can be as open about it as you wish. Basically every athlete sees themselves making the shot/goal/play before they do it. They’re visualizing themselves as a success. They feel themselves being who they want to be before it happens in real life.