#SwiftlyPainted Challenge ~ November 2013

It's that time again! We're back for month #2.

November 2013

writing prompt :: describe a person, place, or thing that you depend on emotionally.
create an image of you with a mask/disguise.

I'm going to go with the cop-out and say that I depend on my husband emotionally. I mean, we did promise to be together forever so if I can't depend on him like that then there's something wrong. He's a good motivator to help me stay on track with my goals, and he's usually pretty good about giving me my space if I need it. He's a shoulder to cry on when I've had a rough day and is always willing to cuddle me when I need to feel better. I'm a firm believer that cuddles fix everything!

I have to say that I depend on myself the most. I've learned that no one can make you happy if you're not happy with yourself. That's not to say I don't depend on my boyfriend, family, friends or God in times of need, but I know that the key to finding happiness in other things is being stable on your own. Now I've found love and happiness in other people and things more so than ever before! :)

Double Double Feature: Chick Flicks x2

As extreme holiday lovers, we couldn't choose between some of our favorite Halloween movies. Therefore, we chose two! 

Our first flick for this week is:

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HOCUS POCUS

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Who knew that Thackary Binks grew up to be Agent Timothy McGee of NCIS?! 

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Our next flick is a bit older and a bit different but equally as awesome:

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This 80s flick is utterly awesome.

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Not to mention the dancing, outfits, and rapping are so....different? 

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Oh, 80s. How we miss your awesomeness!

Also...Happy Halloween!!!

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Hump Day Hugs: The Next Attempt

As we mentioned before, the last series of hugs we did kind of got away from us. It just wasn't me or Cassie. We found a new list we wanted to adapt to our weekly posts.

Today's Hump Day Hug is:

Be Forgiving of Yourself and Others

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We both have been working hard to be healthier and more active. Sometimes it's very easy to get so caught up in it that you give yourself no slack, no credit for the success. 

Forgiveness within yourself and forgiveness towards other are very important for progression and continuing on through life without a heavy heart.

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We are human. We make mistakes and then we learn from them. We must forgive ourselves for what we have done in the past. We can't expect others to forgive us if we can't even forgive ourselves.

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This Book Club Reads Wine Labels Too

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I'm running out of ideas for books to review on here! I need to read some new ones!!! However, I do remember how much more wonderful I thought the book The Lovely Bones was over the movie. I am an advocate for reading a book before you see the movie. While this always proves to make me dislike the movie in comparison to the book, nothing can do justice to the details and plot lines a book holds that a movie usually cuts short. 

While this plot line reads horrible and sad, there really is some beauty and innocence in the story. Fourteen year old Susie Salmon is brutally raped and murdered by a serial killer in her neighborhood. The story follows Susie watching over her grieving family and following the police efforts to catch her killer. Susie reflects over all the things on earth she'll miss out on, and it covers how she moves on to accept the next part of her story. This is a sad but very wonderful story.

I'm all about reading a good series. In fact, I prefer to read them over stand alone books. I can't stand to lose my characters. I fall in love with them and their stories & then I just want to read more and more about them!

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So, for this week, I'm picking a trilogy that is heart wrenching but full of love and hope.

It's written by Lauren Oliver and called the Delirium series.

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This series is set in a dystopian world where love is a disease. Can you imagine living in a world where love is considered evil and you have a procedure on your 18th birthday as a cure for it? It's an interesting world that will make you feel more than you ever thought you could from reading a simple book. If you don't believe me, watch this video.

Now, go read the books and thank me later. Also, a good theme song for these books is "Both of Us" by B.O.B. featuring Taylor Swift. Grab some tissues though because it'll make you cry at the end of book one if you're listening to it!

Another Manic Monday

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Lately the lack of job has really been getting to me. I'm getting restless and losing hope of finding something. However, my support system helps get me through the days of doubt. They give me words of support and motivation. I need to make myself more of an asset and be more assertive. That's at least what I'm telling myself lately. I need to stay positive!

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So, I know that last week my quote had to do with champagne, but I just had to share this one. What's better than champagne? Champagne and sequins! They make life worth living.

Well...not really, but they are pretty awesome and make every day better. And, I totally agree that a smile is a woman's best accessory. A simple smile can change anything!

Do What You Love [Hump Day Hugs]

This week's hug:

Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.

We all have different talents. Some are great communicators. Some are artists. Some are meant to challenge your mind. Some are meant to pick you up when you fall. Some are meant to put you back together when you break into a million pieces. The question is: are you using your talents and time to do something you enjoy?

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When you are doing what you love, there is no greater gift than the happiness that comes with it. 

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You are given the opportunity to make the world a happier place because of the positive energy that flows through you when you do what you love because you feel unstoppable.

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There is no weight on your shoulders when you get up each day because you know that no matter what happens, at the end of the day, you'll still be doing that one thing you are meant to do. I think we all want to feel this way about our day. It is something we need to pray for and work for. 

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Happiness comes from within. Find your happy place and work hard to get there. Take your talents and turn them into a career that you can be proud of, that you will love, and that will be worth your time and effort each day.

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Monday, We Meet Again

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I feel as though through this blog, we hope to reach people and have people relate to us. Sometimes, I am worried that what we say won't have any significance. C.S. Lewis says everything so beautifully. Sometimes it's more important to live life rather than try and document it. So all of you, check our blog (leave us some comments) and then go out and live! :)

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I have a deep love for champagne and white wine. There are definitely days where nothing I do will make my day better except enjoying a glass of bubbly. There's something about the feeling of the bubbles travelling down my throat that makes everything better. It's perfectly soothing, especially when enjoyed during a bubble bath.