Inspiration #3 - Being happy with who you are

At the Calgary zoo, we happened upon the prairie dogs out in the sun for a little nibble. As I watched them lounging about eating themselves silly it occurred to me that these creatures were some of the fattest and cutest little guys I'd seen in some time. How absolutely content to be warming under the sun with a few buddies hanging out. And realized that people could learn a thing or two from them. They seem to have no worries what the others think of them, they go about their business without concern. Fat, happy and blissfully unaware of the jaded and skewed vision of the people around them. They are just content to be. I wish we all could be content with ourselves, not pass judgement on others, or be made to feel bad if we are different. What a life it must be. I wish I could be more like them and perhaps will try to adapt to their more simple way of just being. Wouldn't it be nice? To not care/worry about what other people think about us. Think about it.

~ Cheers!
Newly found appreciation for not being like everyone else

Inspiration #2 - Snow-capped Mountains

Mountains in Banff (from the moving car).

There were so very many beautiful mountains on the trip up to Banff Springs and Lake Louise. The scenes were breath-taking. They make the "mountains" that surround Los Angeles look like little dirt piles. It made me feel so refreshed as we passed through the them. It's such a peaceful calm place to be. An experience to relish for a lifetime and beyond. The mountains were so crisp and clean and bright, I felt so at ease. Naturally as this place, though never been there before, has a very special place in my heart. I've hoped for years to go there and find the beauty I had imagined and it was so much more spectacular than I had dreamed. These mountains and freshness made me realize I needed to find that serenity of my own, in my home and in my life. Perhaps this is where metaphysics comes into play, as I wanted to much to love this place and felt like I could be happy there, that I was. I actually FELT better just being there. Coincidence? I can't say for sure, but I am leaning towards: not so much.

Love the Mountains of Banff and Lake Louise. No more beautiful place to be.

~ Regards,
Semi-Rejuvenated

Inspiration #1 - Julie & Julia

So, I figured to kick this dealie off, I would give the first entry to the movie that motivated me to get on with this project. Julie & Julia. This movie was different than I originally thought it was going to be. Rather, I didn't know much more than a girl decides to cook her way through Julia Childs cookbook. Little did I know I could relate just a little bit more. Being a self-admitted "bloggie," I could completely get into this movie. I love food, love cooking, and if that weren't enough, I love writing/blogging. How fortunate I should stumble upon this movie at this point in my life. As with many things, I've been meaning to do them.. in this case watch this movie. I hope to be as diligent as Julie from the movie, I really want see this through as she did.

So with luck, Julie & Julia will continue to inspire me to motivate and keep up with my project. For my foodie friends, keep cooking! And for the rest, keep eating! And for me, I'll keep writing!

~ Yours,

Reluctantly Inspired