number: always a great gift

So, I happened to stumble upon this incredible company about a year and a half ago:

Compendium, Inc.

They have the BEST stuff! The have the best stuff especially if you are looking for a thoughtful and meaningful gift. The type of gift that the designated person will call you crying on the phone after they get whatever you get them.

I know this because I've sent my mother, father, sister, and friends gifts from them.

*Okay, to be honest, it was just my mom who cried after she got hers...but it does sound pretty dramatic, huh?*

Compendium has in no way asked me to promote their products (as if they would...), I just wanted to throw it out there. They have wonderful books full of inspirational quotes for all occasions as well as journals as well as these pop-out window cards that display a quote when you open them (they're my favorite Compendium product).

Anyway, hope you guys find this company as inspirational as I do!

You may find them at www.live-inspired.com.

Enjoy!

...until next time...

number: library

Today I did something I have not done in a long, long time.

Today I traveled back in time to memories of summer reading, cool air conditioning, and the hope of finding a journey to embark upon.

Today I went to the library.

I forgot how wonderful libraries smell.

What's more, I forgot how wonderful the books in the library smell.

Like memories coming to life, really.

This is all very dramatic, I know, but this entire experience made me question myself:

When did I forget to go to the library?

When did I get too rad to rent books- for free mind you- from such a great establishment?

Probably about the time I started thinking I was not a dork anymore and coffee shops were my safe haven.

Coffee shops are overrated.

I actually am a total dork.

I'm going back to the good 'ole days.

This year, 2010, I am going to get back to my roots.

So, here's my pledge: I'm going to the library at least once a month!

AND, even better, I pledge to visit every museum Little Rock has to offer this year.

Lofty goals- I know- but maybe I'll learn something and become a bit more cultured.

So, what are you doing this year to better yourself?

...until next time...