Do you ever feel stuck? Like stagnant and feeling like you're fighting against quicksand and yet you never go anywhere? That was tonight.
I think sometimes we forget the power of patience. It's a virtue for a reason, and especially in today's society it's just so difficult sometimes to remind ourselves that this "fast-paced" society is a revelation to the world of time. In fact, it's counterintuitive and makes you poise unrealistic goals for how long things in your life should take.
So then you find yourself in these "Stuck" places.
My recommendation? Take a walk. Get OUTSIDE. Ride your bike, and do it SOLO. Allow yourself to breathe in the fresh air and remind yourself the power of nature and the power you hold within yourself. There's something very grounding about being outside, that it recharges your battery and reminds you to recheck your "time" table.
And if that's not enough, the view should remind you to feel grateful.
And if that still doesn't work, force yourself to enumerate a mental list of the things your grateful for! It may seem forced (but hopefully not!) and it'll bring about a sense of comfort and a smile. And those always brighten your spirit and make you happy (-er).
So go play with Mother Nature. She's a great source of refuge and power.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Quartino
What a great night out! We were asked to join my cousin and her husband on their 12th anniversary dinner, which was a total honor! How cool, right?!
So we headed to Quartino in Chicago and met them at 5, before their 8pm musical started. Having never been before, we knew it was a bit more "rustic" Italian, but as gluten free (me) vegans (us both) we never know exactly what to expect!
Much to our surprise, we had some excellent food! (remember, we are a little forgiving at restaurants as they don't often cater to G-Free Vegans!)
My dinner? Their yummy lemony all veggie salad and olives. Then following was escarole and white beans and another dish of Broccoli Rabe. Ok. WOW. AMAZING!
My fiancé had olives as well and then a basil garlic gnocci. The plate may have seemed small, but the gnocci are always guaranteed to fill you up!
Not a G-Free Vegan? My cousin and her husband raved about the bacon wrapped dates, the clam linguini, and the pork shank!
Dessert? Of course! Dark chocolate strawberry fondue for me, donuts and tiramisu for the rest of the table!
Wine? 2 bottles of Napa Cabernet!
Verdict?! Definitely a place to revisit!
So we headed to Quartino in Chicago and met them at 5, before their 8pm musical started. Having never been before, we knew it was a bit more "rustic" Italian, but as gluten free (me) vegans (us both) we never know exactly what to expect!
Much to our surprise, we had some excellent food! (remember, we are a little forgiving at restaurants as they don't often cater to G-Free Vegans!)
My dinner? Their yummy lemony all veggie salad and olives. Then following was escarole and white beans and another dish of Broccoli Rabe. Ok. WOW. AMAZING!
My fiancé had olives as well and then a basil garlic gnocci. The plate may have seemed small, but the gnocci are always guaranteed to fill you up!
Not a G-Free Vegan? My cousin and her husband raved about the bacon wrapped dates, the clam linguini, and the pork shank!
Dessert? Of course! Dark chocolate strawberry fondue for me, donuts and tiramisu for the rest of the table!
Wine? 2 bottles of Napa Cabernet!
Verdict?! Definitely a place to revisit!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Today's Quote to Moving Life Forward
Do the thing, and you shall have the power; but they who do not the thing have not the power
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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