Flickr Favorites for the New Year

I normally post my flickr favorites on Fridays but this Monday seemed appropriate. It’s my first day back on the subway and in the office so I definitely need some pick-me-up.

1. antikies, 2. Untitled, 3. DSC_9663, 4. DSC_9699, 5. M-m-macarons, 6. Blueberry Scones, 7. Untitled, 8. 190, 9. touch the ocean., 10. welcoming the new year., 11. Untitled, 12. Untitled, 13. Untitled, 14. brunch at salt: french toast, 15. to you and yours, 16. Untitled, 17. !, 18. P012910PS-0033, 19. A place to rest behind the market, 20. Untitled, 21. Untitled, 22. Cliff House Fogged In…, 23. Red Lights on First Street, Park Slope, 24. December27Snow_PresidentStreet, 25. Subway

 

Enjoy this beautiful collection! All these photographers inspire me and get my creative juices flowing.

Lots of love

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Stay warm and enjoy your Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.

And for all you single gals out there, down a glass of something bubbly. You deserve it :)

1. sunday breakfast, 2. Theme 52 – Animal, 3. Untitled, 4. Untitled, 5. silhouette, 6. Untitled, 7. Breakfast, 8. cuissardes-la-redoute, 9. Untitled

Lucky Winner + A Wish

Thanks to everyone for participating in the Valentine’s Day giveaway!

Sarah is the big winner, so if you are reading this, please email me your mailing information at Amanda@slowlikehoney.net.

If I could, I’d send you all care packages but sadly my meager budget is restricting me. I love hearing all your thoughts on Valentines Day. Who knew it was such a hot topic?! From the majority of your comments, it seems that the overall day seems a bit kitschy and overhyped, but you all still want to show your loved ones how special they are. I couldn’t agree more! This year, I find myself single and without any prospects on the horizon. Traditionally, I’d mourn my single status with endless glasses of champagne and more chocolate truffles than I could imagine. Feeling sorry for yourself when everyone else seems to be coupled up is so easy, right?

But this year, I’m taking a stand. I’m saying no to the pity party. Instead, I’m celebrating my single status. (For those of you who don’t know me, this is a big big deal. I can be pretty miserable when I’m single.) I’m not going to focus on what I don’t have; I’m going to focus on the many blessings I have. This Sunday, I’m having a huge party for all my fellow single gals and we are going to have a blast. More importantly, we are to celebrate the choices we’ve made and the lives we live. Instead of pining over a lost love, I’m going to show myself some love. I know that sounds weird and most of you are thinking I’ve taking too many crazy pills. But think about it. When was the last time you congratulated yourself for something you’ve done?

If you ask me, we don’t give ourselves enough credit for all we do. Shuttling the kids to school//ballet/soccer practice, making countless lunches, doing the laundry, doing asinine projects at work, holding back the tears when you see your ex with someone new, finishing college, walking the dog. We do all these things without any praise and while we aren’t saving the world, I think we deserve some credit. So, this Valentine’s Day, why not take a moment to show some compassion to yourself for all the things you do. As my guru would say, “It’s a hard knock life.” (Yes, I just quoted Jay Z.)

Alright, I’m off my soapbox. No matter what you all do, I hope you know that you are loved by me.