Expansion

Paige Bradley titled "Expansion"



Came across this today and just had to blog it.  A beautiful piece of art that truly speaks to you.

Smile Jar

Smile Jar. Many uses for this cool idea: Throughout the year jot down memories that make you smile, laugh or touches your heart. If you’re having a bad day, reach into the jar, pull out a note and smile!  It would also make a fun gift for your spouse, loved one, kids...

Happy Smiling Friday!
Rocki

(Found the jar on Pinterest, but here’s the direct link to where it originated inchmark)

Valentine's Day Water Heart!

I was brushing my teeth this morning, looked down and there was a water shaped heart!  I always see shapes in water drops...well, that's another story in itself.  Anyway, so I grabbed my Droid and snapped a pic before it went away. What makes this even more exciting (yes, water drops excite me) is what is today people?  VALENTINE'S DAY!

Okay, time to hit the studio, but just had to share this first.

♥ Rocki

Ellen & JC Penny Support

If you haven't heard the ignorant uproar from a group called One Million Moms (not to be confused with the great organization called Million Moms Challenge) that have their panties in a bunch over Ellen DeGeneres being the new Spokesperson for JC Penny, then this photo won't make any sense.  So to make it short and sweet, here's a short video clip of what it's all about: Ellen Addresses Her JC Penny Critics

We hadn't been to JC Penny's in years, but because We are STRONG supporters of equal rights for ALL people and we absolutely love and adore Ellen, we didn't blink an eye to head up to JC Penny yesterday to show our support.

Peace and Love,
Rocki

Challenge Results

Okay, so here's a quickie post of my 3 Day Mobile Social Media Disconnect Challenge because I need to hit the studio.

I honestly thought that it was going to be tougher than it was, but you know what?  It wasn't.  In fact, it was extremely liberating!  In the past 3 days, and this morning, I never once looked, peaked or used any of my Social Media apps on my phone.  I only used it for calls and texts.  

Yesterday I had an appointment in the afternoon that required me to wait in a lobby - typical longer than usual wait.  While I watched others glued to their smartphones, I sat their enjoying the complete emptiness of my hands - and my mind.  Very peaceful.

Time for studio.

Mobile Social Media Disconnect Challenge

(picture courtesy of Blomberg.com)

Cell Phone Technology is fantastic, but lately I've been overwhelmed by it.  I mean come on, there is practically anything you can imagine for smartphones - with more on the way.  I'm not saying this is a bad thing, to be perfectly honest I love my smartphone!  It's like having my desk top computer in the palm of my hands - which is very convenient.

So what's the problem?  Well, I've become one of those people that can't leave the room without my Droid (Droid X to be exact) and when I do, I break-out in a cold sweat while running around looking for it.  With all the social media and other apps I have, it's amazing that I actually HAVE a life: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Etsy, ArtFire, Words, Birds (darn those birds!), News and other networking sights.  Sheesh, I need a break!

The Droid isn't exactly glued to my hands, but it is always near by - within reach that is.  In the car as a passenger it's typically in my hands or in the door cubbyhole (no, I don't text and drive, major pet peeve - I don't even like talking and driving, so I do that very little).  While out and about it's in my pocket and every once in a while I take it out to make sure it's okay.  I'll even admit that we have our phones at the dinner table.  What's next, the bedroom?

(I feel like I just confessed  my sins and I'm not even Catholic, etc.). 

So yesterday it got me thinking that I need to disconnect from all Social Media outlets via my Droid.  First I thought for 1 day.  Go ahead and laugh, I know, that's a long time.  Then I thought for 1 week, but I had to reach for the smelling salts before I passed out.  This morning when I woke up at 5:30 I decided that starting now through Monday (3 whole days people) I'm not going to use my Droid for anything except phone calls and texts - everything else can wait until I get to my PC. 

What?  Who will know if I cheat or not?  I will, I have a conscious - and Jiminy Cricket by my side. I have good self-restraint (except with my Droid I guess).  I can make a dark chocolate bar last 2 weeks - ask Mark. 

That's pretty much it.  My 3 day Mobile Social Media Disconnect Challenge.  I'll post my results on Tuesday.  Join me if you want to feel the freedom - or the bends.

Peace,
Rocki