This week’s Scribble Diary page, has me tracking background noise and playing with the idea of saying something important. With a month of pages completed, I can honestly say my perspective has changed for the better. I notice things I never did before, which makes even the most mundane things explode with vibrancy.
My favorite thing about this page is the small memo I wrote in response to the prompt,”something that needs to be said.” I’m a big believer that real freedom comes living to expectations we set for ourselves, rather than those set by others or society as a whole. The concept of what “success” means to Western Society has trapped so many into a life that leaves them feeling empty. We must be brave enough to follow our own path and reap the joy that comes from living on our own terms.
On a lighter note, recording the background noise of my favorite writing spot was fun. I’ve always been very aware of the music playing the conversations going on, but I never noticed how many people slurped their coffee or tea. It’s loud and it made me laugh!
As for coin flipping, I let a quarter decide whether I would brave to coat racks at Kohl’s or attempt cooking a meal that involves using the stove instead of the microwave. Heads won, so I steeled my self-confidence and went clothes shopping. I’m in the market for a wool, double-breasted, grey or black peacoat. This would probably be a lot easier if I wasn’t looking for a style that borders more on casual than formal. No such luck at Kohl’s!
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c.b.w. 2012
Sears at the mall carries the coats you’re looking for, I saw them last weekend. 🙂
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Oooo, I’ll definitely have to check that out. 🙂
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Good luck in the coat search and thank you for sharing your book and thoughts.
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I’m super picky about coats, so I suspect this will be a looooong search. Lol! 🙂
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Is it going to get that cold ???
I’m looking for one that resembels a WWII RAF wool coat… I think I shall send you to England to find one
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It drops down into the 40s and 50s in the morning and I walk to work! Besides, I’m only looking for a mid-weight wool.
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I loved the quote about starting the life you always wanted, today. The older I get the more truth I find in those words.
Hope you find your dream coat. 🙂
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I hope everyone gets to live the life they want for themselves. 🙂
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“The concept of what “success” means to Western Society has trapped so many into a life that leaves them feeling empty. We must be brave enough to follow our own path and reap the joy that comes from living on our own terms.”
Very true. So much of life boils down to perception.
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Yup. And sometimes I question how much of that perception is truly our own and how much is inherited.
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