Could it be that I got up on the wrong side of my bed? It could also be the weather - it's been cold, dark, and rainy and I'm craving sunshine. Perhaps it's hormones? Either too much or not enough, why are women designed to be so complicated? Maybe it's this cold I've had. It's still zapping my energy and giving me a Blah feeling. In fact I'm feeling a little grumpy. It will pass, however that is how I feel today. Do you have those days sometimes? Nothing comes together - hair, make up, the outfit?
At my local natural foods market I ordered a Dragon Slayer - The juices of grapefruit and orange, along with ginger, lemon, and cayenne pepper. Served warm and frothy - very soothing when I'm under the weather.
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Looking a little sassy I guess, my friend said "you need one of these" and I said "Ah, trying to sweeten me up?" (women just get it when it comes to these kinds of things). I love the chocolate, caramel AND salt. Takes care of all the cravings in one bite.
Frans Chocolates - Seattle
Today I need to rest and I will listen to my body. Besides, who wants to be around someone that's feeling a little witchy? I'm going to spend some time alone.
Maybe I'll go buy something pretty - a scented candle, shimmery lip gloss, lingerie - all those fun, frilly, romantic things that make being a woman so special.
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xx leslie
Liebster award
Surprise! Yesterday I received an award from miss bbobochic
Miss B. resides in the UK and has lived in France and traveled to Hong Kong, Singaporre, and The Middle East. Sharing her adventures with readers, I always look forward to her entertaining blog posts! Thank you so much for including me and I so appreciate your kindness and support! xoxo
I started blogging a few months ago - still in the figuring it all out stage and realizing how much work is involved! Writing and playing on my computer is fun, but the best part of blogging is all the amazing and talented women I've met. What a supportive and {generally} kind group (I've heard stories but haven't experienced anything negative yet ;) The best blogs are the simple, honest ones -
Miss B. resides in the UK and has lived in France and traveled to Hong Kong, Singaporre, and The Middle East. Sharing her adventures with readers, I always look forward to her entertaining blog posts!
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Now it's my turn to mention 5 newcomers to the blog world!
Vanisha's Life Vanisha is from Fiju and is currently living in Australia working on her PhD. She writes about food, family, and travel.
Barefoot in Blue Jeans This writer is an empty nester living in Florida. She's so sweet and writes on home, food, and other varied topics. Pretty photos and varied topics!
The Lonely Wife Project Sabra is from San Diego. Her blog is filled with interested photos and topics that vary. It's very personal, and to the point.
I Dream of The author writes about her aspirations of becoming an artist. Rather than writing on what she is knows (her day job) the writer is a dreamer - love it, and I can relate to what she's thinking!
La Vie enRose Sharon is living LaVie en Rose with her husband and two sons. They bought a home two years ago and are turning it into a home with French Country and New England influences. I adore all things French and look forward to her simple varied posts!
Head over and say hello!
I usually find chocolate and treating myself to something pretty usually lifts my spirits!! Congratulations again on your award - you deserve it - thank you for your kind words too! I'm off to check out these interesting looking blogs .
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Love this!! I always find treatimg myself and some chocolate do wonders and just getting out and about sometimes too!! Congrats on the award!! xx
ReplyDeletehi Leslie~thanks for the nomination of the award. I wish I could accept, but I have been blogging for almost two years now and have more than 200 followers so I don't qualify. But I appreciate the sentiment!! I am impressed with your blog and look forward to watching it grow!!
ReplyDeleteSmart Leslie just take it easy and have some chocolate that always makes me feel better. I hope you have a lovely quiet and relaxing weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
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Debra~
Hey Leslie, what a lovely start to my day! Congratulations on receiving the award and thank you so much for thinking of me. I really appreciate the mention. That's what I love most about blogging - meeting lovely people like you :) Will follow this up as soon as I can and check out the other blogs you mentioned. Have a lovely day, you've made mine!
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I think that Dragon Slayer would come in handy on some days ... I call these days, to hubby's amusement, hair-from-hell days ;-) I hope it got better and it looks you'll have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletePS. I'm afraid I don't little about Ghent as I've only been there two times. But some of my Flemish friends know much more: http://theyummyblogsisters.blogspot.com/2011/12/foodie-itinerary-through-ghent.html
and here is the part 2:
http://theyummyblogsisters.blogspot.com/2011/12/foodie-itinerary-in-ghent-2.html
So hope you are feeling better - would love to try a Dragon Slayer, but instead I"ll be eating the chocolate. Wishing you a relaxing and enjoyable weekend !!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, how sweet you are! And what great blog company to be in. Congratulations on your award and thanks so much for passing it along to me! I'm very appreciative. Hope you are enjoying a day about town - we still haven't managed to leave the house! I'm horribly behind on movies - I think the only one I've seen that's been nominated is Midnight in Paris. But I'll be watching for the fashion - eating truffle butter popcorn and sipping champagne. Have a lovely weekend! XO
ReplyDeletePS - I think I need to start every day with a Dragon Slayer!
I LESLIE!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming to visit and trying on a pair of angels' wings. You know, I have those days too that you describe up above and in my case, it is stress from work, AGE....(MENOPAUSE CITY!) and also a feeling of not getting as much accomplished as I want. I LOVE THE IDEA of that juice drink; I had told myself that today I was going to make a cleansing cocktail of juiced beets, carrots and apple. But it is TOO COLD HERE TOO!!!!! A nice tomato soup with broccoli should cleanse and reinvigorate!
It will pass dearest. Just get out and DO SOMETHING ACTIVE!! I am going to go work out NOW. CIAO!!! Anita
Hi gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteso glad I found your cute, amazing, well structured and interesting blog while peeking at others' blogs! I really identify myself with it - I love beautiful things!I'd like to invite you to follow each other if it pleases you!
wish you lots of success
kisses
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THIRTY YEARS FOR YOU TOO???? Oh how fabulous. Our anniversary is March 6th and as soon as school is out (we are both teachers) in June, my husband is taking me back to our honeymoon spot: CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. We were in Paris for our 20th....oh dear, it has been that long since I have been to my home away from home! HAVE A BLAST! And I agree that exercise and EATING LOTS OF VEGETABLES is the key to getting through menopause with a smile...HAVE A GREAT DAY! Anita
ReplyDeleteWow, love all these photos. Really enjoyed scrolling through them :)
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I really love this post it makes me feel so connected to all of womanhood. I have days like that all the time and I thing we all must be the same! It's so comforting! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment! You look too young to have a daughter who's a cheerleader! Hope you feel better!
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Sharon
great photos!
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hi! I am now following you <3
ReplyDeleteAmazing post xx great blog xx wanted to invite you to check mine out xx mayb we could follow each other though GFC and bloglovin xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for visiting me and it was great to discover your lovely blog and meet you.
The drink sounds delicious and lately I have been using our juicer to make healthy drinks.
I have those days of feeling hot and blah too, hope that you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Leslie: thanks for stopping by my blog - I thought I'd return the favor! February is my worst month of the year. I'm heading out for a little hiking and then a nice lunch. That usually helps. I like your blog. I'll be back to check it out further later.
ReplyDeletedragon slayer sounds like what I need today--wish they had one around the corner for me! have a lovely weekend, barbara
ReplyDeleteHi there...first of all: thank u so much for ur lovely comment! And I am definitely following u back because I think ur blog is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to new great posts!
Love,
Lizzy from Fashion-BlaBla
Hey lovie, I'm your newest follower, & love what you're doing over here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hopping over to see me...we're going to be great friends.
xx's Marsha
I am having one of those days today ~ I think I should have stayed in bed!! Thanks so much for popping by to visit ~ love seeing new comments.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteEverbody has those kind of days but I hope you found lots
ReplyDeleteof pretty, girly things to cheer you up! Love the beautiful photo's
and hope you had a wonderful weekend,
Lacey xoxo
I totally have days like that and I hope everything else gets better soon. Nice photos!
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I know those days. actually, I feel one coming just now. again, no sun... how frustrating.
ReplyDeletehappy monday, my dear, and thanks for visiting :)
xxx
Great thoughts. I think it's so important to listen to your body. And the weekend you had planned sounds so relaxing and romantic! Have a great week <3
ReplyDeleteThe dragon slayer sounds like something I need! love your blog, am following :) xoxo
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ReplyDeleteLeslie, I am honored that you enjoy my post and have nominated it. I have to appologize for the time it's taken me to reply(Feb. has been a super busy month for me, and this weekend my daughter is in town for her 21st b-day) When I first read your comment, I stopped breathing for a second and then looked again...did I read that right,OMG. Thank you soooo much. I like you am a fairly new blogger and I'm still trying to figure it out. The problem is I LOVE blogging, I just wish I knew how to do it better. Lots of questions to get answered...what are buttons, how do you get one, why do I need one etc. I am confident the day will come when it will all make sense to me. I hope you have a great week ahead and thanks so much for your vote. I love reading your blog, it's always so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope you have a splendid week ahead with many beautiful moments.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog you have.
xx
Well my gosh...I forgot how fun it is to be a woman...a feminine thing! I think I will sashay myself downtown and by some spray paint for what I have to do and some lipstick because of how fun you made it sound!
ReplyDeleteah, we all have such days. you have a good ffiend there if sheknows to offer such treats.lol
ReplyDeletebtw, do you have the proper source for that 2nd photo? great shot, the photographer deserves the credit, and i'd like to see more of his/her work.