It’s the middle of a premature heat wave in NYC. (Over
it. Party of one.) And as much as I hate the heat and find
everything much less fun in this kind of weather, I have to say, today was
a really good day. A game changer of a
day if you will. And for the first time
in really, really long time I feel like I’m walking a little taller and
breathing a little easier.
There’s
something very liberating about having an epically toxic person exorcised from
your life. And that’s what happened to
me today. This weather may be trying to keep me down, but in this moment...not gonna happen, whether you like it of not, WEATHER! Because I couldn't be happier.
And, sure, who doesn't love a good exorcism? But if that's not your thing, here's five other things that are making me smile a little wider:
Long Live the Queen:
I’ve been lusting the McQueen skull scarf for a long time,
but have been waiting for a cool color or pattern that I don’t see all the
time. I fell in love with leopard skull but at nearly $800 I couldn’t quite
justify.
I simultaneously spent some quality time lusting a
black/yellow/white DVF scarf .
Full price. Sale price. But something still held me back from pulling
the trigger.
Sixth sense? Gut check? How did I just *know* that something better was coming along?
Well then I found this loveliness. All the right colors in a unique McQueen
pattern. Cannot wait to debut this next
week.
Black and White Cookies:
My crack. My weakness. My everything. I’m also fairly certain I’ve gushed about this before, but whatevs….they’re that damn good. And today this giant cookie is as amazing as a glass of bubbly!
Epic Post-It Notes:
Moving through the Book Architecture Revision Method and I’m
up to the dreaded but necessary step to see if what I’ve written actually
supports my theme. (And the fear of
committing to what I think is my theme.)
But the fun part is it involves brainstorming and giant
paper and markers and feels like a semi-fun arts and crafts. Or maybe if I tell myself that it will less
like work. But I’m committed to this
(and I really do love a totally different approach to revising).
And I love any excuse to go to Staples and
buy cool pens and paper. I mean how cool
are these giant Post-Its? I’m thinking
if I also use them for my To Do Lists than I will seriously have no excuses for
not getting stuff done.
Mystery Overload:
First up there’s Motive
a new show on ABC that shows you the victim, the killer and the murder. And the show focuses on how the detectives
find the killer through deciphering the motive for the killing. It’s two eps in and I think an interesting
twist on the mystery show. Plus I love a great lady detective since I’m writing
mysteries so I fine the inspiration everywhere.
Also love that Joey McIntire got killed two minutes into episode 1. But not before a little “Hit Me With Your
Best Shot” karaoke. So good.
Next up – The Killing is
back on Sunday. New season. New crime.
Dark and will probably give me some creeper dreams. But it’s such a
great show. And again, I take the
inspiration from everywhere.
And finally, a new book – Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner.
A prominent Back Bay family gets kidnapped on the first few pages. Now what?
Mystery + Boston + fast-paced-thriller = happy me!!!
Musical Magic:
It’s no secret that I love music and devour lyrics and that
it can change my mood in the matter of a few beats. The first song I officially listened to
post-exorcism today was “Everything’s Magic” by Angels and Airwaves.
I love when a song I haven’t listened to in a
while comes across the shuffle feature and hits home. Love it!
For these lyrics and more!
“So hear this please
And watch as your hearts speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and I'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic.”
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