chivvy...

1. bringing a close to 2016!!!
2. a "big salad"
3. a large glass of perfectly chilled, delicious water
4. mango
5. furry-collared long cashmere blend coats
6. three little kittens that follow in line behind my mom walking my dog around the yard
7. fuzzball key chains
9. sending true compassion and healing thoughts to others
10. princess leia - rip

finite...

Photo: http://www.22northphotography.com/Michigan/Grand-Rapids-Prints/i-RMQrMq2/A

1. how the sunrise softly shines into my room, welcoming the day to me...
2. the black squirrels, seagulls and ducklings along the route of chico's morning walk
3. the walking dead comic books... completely addicted!!!
4. the soft scent of yves saint laurent mon paris and beautiful color of their eye shadow pallets
5. the blue bridge, downtown grand rapids, michigan
6. artprize grand rapids, mi
7. well directed teen movies... so sweet and filled with the nostalgia of youth and promise... love that!!!
8. blueberry maple syrup on my oatmeal
9. homemade potato salad with finely sliced turnips... so tasty!
10. limited editions

gaia...

1. saving pens from hotels i stay at... reminds me of how i used to save pens from trips to take home to my beloved siamese cat spirit who loved to play fetch with them...
2. collecting dollars and coins from places traveled
3. swimming and floating in the waves, low-tide, horseshoe bay, bermuda...
4. 18th floor balcony, blue october
5. koi ponds
6. resting my head on a loved-one's shoulder
7. loving someone so much... hugging them so tight... never wanting to let them go...
8. hazel colored eyes in the sunshine
9. tour de france, team sky
10. lemon trees

definitive...

1. my one-and-only God
2. no graven images
3. not misusing the Lord's name
4. keeping sunday holy
5. honoring my mother and father
6. not killing
7. choosing to expel adultery
8. not stealing
9. honest to a fault
10. not wanting what i have not got

glory...

1. kogel hot dogs cooked by campfire
2. camping with my family over the fourth of july holiday
3. family tie dye
4. s'mores with cinnamon graham crackers
5. floating on inter-tubes in the pool
6. hanging the flag decorations up and marveling at the beauty of the red, white and blue... stars and stripes...
7. enjoying a delicious bold cup of coffee percolated on the campfire early morning as the sunshine begins to warm up the earth beneath my feet...
8. ghost stories
9. cat-napping under the pine trees in the hammock... the sweet sound of whispering pines taking me off into dreamland...
10. water balloon fights

namaste...

1. tiny buddha
2. cooking with olive oils
3. history of the wild west
4. peaceful sleep
5. purly honest, caring, genuine loving people
6. climbing along rocks that jet out into the ocean
7. ghost towns
8. tim hortons
9. zac posen dresses, handbags, etc.
10. when select, beautifully wonderful, older clothes in my closet make a fashion comeback

amor...

1. swimming with beautiful frida, the dolphin
2. cabo san lucas arch
3. cabo san lucas land's end
4. paddleboarding
5. colorful salt water fish
6. rosary beads
7. the scream, edvard munch
8. landing back in the u.s.a. from a trip to another country... so very blessed!!!
9. when you see the sun shining through a beautiful, large, wind-waving american flag
10. the beautiful, green, purple and pink hues of spring

mission...

1. fresh homemade almond butter
2. noosa yogurt... deliciousness!!!
3. 心 and 意 ... mind-monkey... having a creative mind... and buddha's instructions on how to calm the drunken monkeys :)
4. new, sparkly lip gloss... yes, i am a girl ;)
5. refreshing face creams... chanel hydra beauty and neutrogena hydro boost gel are delightful!!!
6. kit-kats
7. essie bikini so teeny blue nail polish... on my toes :)
8. swimming with a dolphin for an hour... so amazing!!!
9. hotel california... the erie similarities of it compared to the song... learning it's true origin and history... fascinating...
10. enjoying a beer in los todos, mexico on cinco de mayo... even if it is mostly a gringo holiday ;)*

center...

1.cement trucks... the ones with spiral painted candy color barrels, traveling in mixer spin mode... love that!!!
2. revolving doors
3. italian wedding soup
4. paul bond art
5. frank lloyd wright homes
6. baby cucumbers
7. completing an intense elliptical workout
8. stacking stones at the beach...
9. apple blossoms in spring... so delicate and pretty...
10. the land between, jeff manion

elan vital...

1. swarovski crystal anything!!!
2. genuine handmade turquoise jewelry
3. savoring a delicious, fresh slice of lombardi pizza... on a park bench in the middle of little italy, nyc... on a warm, sunny spring day... the feeling of the warm sunshine hugging me... kissing my face...
4. a sparkly clean car, inside and out...
5. stars inspired/adorned clothes, jewelry, etc...
6. unexpected awards and acolades
7. pink floyd, dark side of the moon
8. lifesavers candies & sweet story books
9. tazo, zen tea
10. sketchbooks

heartfelt...

1. pelicans
2. christian symbols and their interesting history
3. the baby cow that chases his mamma around the pasture barely leaving her side... so cute!!!
4. stained glass windows
5. catholic art and imagery of the sacred heart
6. beautiful, well tailored, long classic dresses or shirts with sheer tapestry features
7. heart shaped pancakes... just because...
8. the beautiful pampering perfection of french manicures and pedicures
9. hot and cold stone healing massages
10. ezekiel 36:26

resourceful...

photo by benjamin miller

1. long sleeve shirts and jackets with thumb-hole cutouts
2. patience
3. understanding
4. trustworthiness
5. loyalty
6. traveling light with a backpack in lieu of luggage
7. clorox bleach spray cleaner
8. winning a free gym membership to a posh, über gym franchise
9. enjoying a fruity drink from a coconut as a container
10. the old farm windmills and farmhouses i pass each morning adorning god's countryside; orleans, mi... 

reconnoiter...

1. colorful, classy spring dresses
2. open-toed shoes
3. x'ing off calendar days with anticipation... counting down til vacay!
4. yoga on the beach
5. new fun outfits for vacation & travel
6. essie "turquoise and caicos" nail color
7. turks & ciacos
8. game of thrones
9. the flock of wild turkeys that align the back 40 in the open field every morning... their silly gobble-gobble sounds... their beautiful tom turkey tail feathers fanned way out... how the sun rises and shines through the trees upon them like soft, gentle lightbeams from heaven... amazing!!!
10. kindred spirits

paradigm...

1. key lime pie
2. hidden mickeys
3. shula's
4. wyland whaling walls... meeting wyland in detroit, mi when he painted whaling wall #76, whale tower, broderick tower, october 13, 1997.
5. spring fever
6. march madness
7. book of proverbs
8. hemingway's desk
9. 6 toed cats... decedents of hemingway still living on key west
10. sparkly fingernail/toe polish... that matches my sparkly new flip flops 

groovy...

1. daffodils, grandma mary's favorite... the memory of gifting them to her in spring... also a very sad reminder of the very last time i ever saw my tim :'(  flower meaning: "love unanswered" ...fitting
2. pez dispensers... the skull one i have from earlier years at halloween...
3. bobbleheads
4. 70's patio chairs and furniture... such brilliant, bold and bright colors... love that!!!
5. all of the little nooks and cranies of charlotte, nc... such a creative and charismatic city... love it!!!
6. rollerskating with my family... the nostalgia and joy seeing all of my nieces and nephews enjoying it as much as i did as a kid... and still do!!!
7. blue tin roofs
8. colorful, furry, fuzzy pompoms that adorn winter hats... and roller-skate pompoms :)
9. vintage coats
10. the florida keys

visionary...

1. email marketing
2. forester research
3. graphic design
4. content marketing strategy, workflow and technology/system integration
5. user experience design
6. integrated marketing campaigns & strategy
7. persona development, journey mapping, generational marketing, cohort analysis
8. search engine optimization, search engine marketing
9. website design & development... all that coding too... :)
10. setting a vision... defining a strategy... deploying a project... and watching it successfully unfold into something meaningful... www.spectrumhealthbeat.org

be 是...

1. cantaloupe bubble tea
2. fortune cookies... learn chinese...
3. marshmallows... sitting by the fire... making s'mores with my fam
4. helicopter pads
5. hitting the bulls-eye
6. playing darts... the memory of playing in college at the local pub downtown mount pleasant, mi... miss that & those really great times singing american pie & enjoying delicious pub burgers...
7. when a red cardinal flies in front of me... the native american indian legend of the red cardinal... i still hope...
8. anchor steam
9. the divergent book series
10. buckingham fountain... chicago, il

perfunctory...

1. helping a well-deserved friend with a book design/layout/publishing project
2. chico's birthday and the little sombrero that i made him put on for a morning b-day pic... how he hates it and wants to bite me... but, because he loves me so much, he puts up with it... then lays his little head in my hand, filling both it and my heart with so much joy and love that tears spill out of my eyes... down my cheeks... I am so blessed to have him!!!
3. red walnuts
4. learning about FDA portions and understanding portion control so i can help others learn healthy eating habits...
5. helping someone out of a bad situation who is clearly not able to help themselves... be that guy!!! don't sit idol and watch someone hurt another human being and then criticize the situation YOU could have changed...
6. neon signs
7. snow storms
8. settling in... cozy... with a new book on a snowy day
9. aveda comforting tea... organically delicious! with that little something... zingy! love it!!!
10. r.m. drake... great personal success story... beautifully written words!!!

anon...

1. snorkeling for blue sea glass
2. sending a message in a bottle... even if only via a love note...
3. bermuda pink sand
4. giving lottery tickets as a gift... remembering how someone once gave me a lottery ticket as a nice gestured gift and it turned out to be a winner! its's a wonderful reminder for me to share the love... give joyfully... and that even little things can sometimes bring more joy and return on investment then you will ever know... just the mere anticipation of scraping the ticket is fun... love that!!!
5. favorite brew pubs & memorabilia... old boys brewery, spring lake, mi (apolo)
6. westin white robes to lounge around in... love those!
7. the willis tower observation deck, chicago, il... aka sears tower...
8. spritzing love notes and cards with my signature scent for that 'little something extra' and reminder of an "i love you..." ... a little hint of me packaged inside...
9. the memory of swimming alongside three playful dolphins... in the wild... wiggins pass beach, naples, fl
10. a delicious cesar salad... on the beach... with a pina colada... for lunch... aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

talismanic...

Coastal Path- Bermuda's South Shore Park © j. marshon

1. size 0!!! hello size 0, it's been a long time seeing you... so glad to reacquaint!!!
2. my super-awesome dakine wet suit jacket... black pearl... LOVE it!!!
3. removing labels and tags from clothes, items, shampoo, soaps... unnecessary clutter and noise...
4. sample size & mini shampoos, lotions, soaps...
5. eli young band; current theme song... https://youtu.be/lvbzd5688l4?list=RDEMpm2YIyIB_1gOmsUQ1KG7rw
6. mediterranean & vegetarian cooking
7. my spice collection & flavored olive oils... learning new ways to cook with them
8. south shore park & beaches, coastal path, bermuda
9. go pro fish-eye effects and underwater pics
10. michigan love stickers... giving them as a token of my affection, affixing them to special packages and gifts... proudly displaying them on my guitar case, car bumper and laptops... LOVE WINS.

"... she's got a bumper like a billboard covered in stickers ... 

she's got a hand full of records that she turns to when she needs to land... 

she carries memories around like souvenirs down in her pockets she should have let some go by now but can't seem to drop it... 

says forgiveness ain't nothing but a lifeless tire on the shoulder of her soul that never rolls..."

- eli young band

privy...

1. alaskan icy bay ipa... my new fav
2. old attics... still and peaceful... dusty and nostalgic
3. a perfect light pink shade of sparkly lip gloss :)
4. fresh grapefruit in season...
5. second-hand record stores... browsing through all the classics... a beautiful reminder of musical history...
6. rob bell, pastor... author... inspirational motivator
7. js bach suite no 1 in g major... unaccompanied cello!!! LOVE!!!
8. the john hancock observation deck
9. hearing my own recorded music playing on the radio
10. the memory of racing up to the balcony of my childhood church to ring the bell following sunday service... grabbing onto the rope and holding tightly as it lifted me up and into the air... the bell swinging back and fourth above... i was so tiny, it was a feeling of weightlessness and pure joy... magical!!!

"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the 

glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
- j.s. bach

equable...

high hampton inn, cashiers, nc

1. art galleries & museums... small or large... modern or classic... losing myself in the art as i browse around for hours...
2. history & science museums
3. junk yards
4. dinner at the moroccan pavilion, epcot center... deliciousness!!!
5. the beauty of just packing up and going on a much needed weekend getaway...
6. amelia island, omni resort... sneaking chico in with me... delicious breakfast on the patio... relaxing view overlooking the golf course and ocean... blessed!!!
7. sandpipers
8. high hampton inn... it's an amazingly peaceful and beautiful place that makes you feel like you are stepping back in time and right onto the movie set of dirty dancing...
9. chasing waterfalls in nc - whitewater falls, bridal veil falls, dry falls...
10. road trips... visiting diners, drive-ins and dives

amelia island, fl

resolute...

1. hongyuan guava candy
2. watching football with my dad
3. cam newton
4. enjoying moments in complete quietude
5. listening to old elvis, simon & garfunkel, elton john, jeff buckley vinyl records... turned up loud... with all the delightful pops and cracks... taking in jeff buckley's hauntingly beautiful vocals while lying on the carpet staring up at the ceiling... or dancing around the room to honky tonk, elton john... love that!!! ... makes me happy...
6. long eyelashes
7. trader joe's
8. joel osteen
9. old u.s. coast guard life rings
10. sweet cheese filled pączkis on fat tuesday :)

ongoing...

1. old faded bluejeans
3. dude ranches
4. movie-star worthy sunglasses
5. walking dead marathons
6. a fun suggestion that comes to fruition... work peeps forming a heart for a good cause! Women's Heart Health Wear Red Day
7. summerset mall, especially during the holidays... exquisitely decorated!
8. fun, sparkly iphone cases
9. free valet parking
10. simple acts of kindness... watching a daughter lovingly help her handicapped mother put her coat on and walk along side her... while she herself pushes her own baby daughter along in a stroller...

dude ranch, south dakota

arcadian...

1. penguins
2. vince camuto shoes, boots, jewelry...
3. southpark mall
4. the scent of cedar
5. an awesome facial to soften and smooth off the dry winter-ness from my face :)
6. pencil skirts, sheer black hose and a stellar pair of black high heels #businesschic
7. matching snorkel, mask, fins and wet-suit :)
8. prosecco
9. infused water
10. carolina blue skies... i sure do miss those!!! absolutely dreamy!!!

probity...

1. colorful tights and thigh-high socks paired with boho chic frilly, pretty dresses
2. lacy white sundresses
3. yellow tulips
4. tig-tom... my sweet old tomcat kitty... faithfully sitting by the window waiting for me to tickle his little pink nose and his white fur-tipped toes :)
5. painting simple watercolor paintings
6. how my parent's cat hurdles into the house and bounces down the hallway each morning... hearing her little kitty feet skirt on the floor in bronco-bull style... sooo cute!!!
7. paul newman... actor, philanthropist, and the newman's own delicious organic foods...
8. a sweet, kind, unexpected gift from a kind and genuine co-worker on my birthday... thank you Sue!
9. sequin backpacks
10. cooking fun, colorful and interesting greek, italian and spanish dishes with all organic, farm fresh and whole foods ingredients and spices... deliciousness!!!

delicacy...

1. kitty whiskers... finding one of them shed by my beautiful cat Spirit... it's still in my jewelry box as a cherished reminder of his unconditional love...

2. baby tears... 

3. my new ugg robe... that matches my super soft blanket... happy b-day to me :)*

4. a bonus health incentive... 

5. baby asparagus

6. pretty purplish fingernails 

7. pretty blue toenails... sticking out from under my broken leg's cast... at least there's that...

8. aveda stress-fix soothing bath salts and oils

9. my mom, sister and friend kelly helping me through this depressing time...

10. aveda soy charity candles... not only are they awesome and smell amazing... they pay it forward... light the way...

c'est la vie...

1. the pile of books underneath my bed... waiting to be read
2. hope... even the tiniest speck... when you feel like all is lost and you just want to give up...
3. holding chico's tiny beating heart in my hand as i hold his chest close to me and we fall asleep... VERY FAVORITE THINGS!!!
4. the cheese lady, cheese tray... deliciousness! i adore the wooden tray too :) it's perfect for my condo!!!
5. amber alerts... the hope in knowing someone can help save a child
6. pure honesty, openness, trust and love... it is so very rare these days :'(
7. into the wild soundtrack
8. jackalopes
9. green peas and cottage cheese... comfort food
10. phil collins... against all odds

subsistence...

1. hiking/snowboarding/exploring the  appalachian mountains
2. niagara falls
3. doing barrel rolls down a hill as a kid with my siblings
4. snow tubing and sledding
5. sparkly winter hats and mittens
6. emerald city, troy, michigan... eds hub back in the day
7. hard candy nail polish and lip gloss... sparkly and fun
8. huge, beautiful snowflakes... that make me feel when i look outside at them, i am inside a giant snow globe
9. continuously trying to better myself... learn more... be more... do more... be a better person...
10. band of horses, the funeral

magnanimous...

1. coconut lime hand soap
2. avatar
3. kate spade sunglasses, colorful gadgets, perfume
4. slender legs
5. checklists
6. big stretches first thing in the morning
7. finding a $100 bill you forgot you had
8. bath time... chico's queue to play fetch with his chicken toy
9. my mom... for being my sanity...my level set...my voice of reason...my therapist of sorts... her unconditional love... thank GOD for her!!!
10. GOD

grace...

1. the slow-moving layers of ice formations that flow on top of the water in the channel... and how the seagulls stand on them and take a little ride down the river... :)
2. my u.s. lighthouse service coffee mug
3. chanel hydra beauty cream... so smooth and smelly good!!!
4. having a gym at my place of employment
5. chico's tiny teeth, and the little one missing on the bottom
6. audio books
7. letting go... “Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” - Yoda
8. hal higdon marathon training programs
9. working from home on a snow day... chico snuggled in next to me as i type...
10. gentlemen

jocundity...

1. when i wake up in the middle of the night and see chico's little feet peeking out of the covers, dangling over the edge of the bed... :)
2. a new pair of running shoes
3. my new burton coat & mittens #LOVE
4. the bark ringtone when my phone rings and the motorcycle ringtone that announces my txt messages :)
5. being placed in the elite group at gymnastics camp
6. triple full twists on the trampoline at gymnastics camp
7. NOT being a kardashian drone, nor having any desire to be...
8. two-story mail boxes in the u.p. northern michigan for winter and the rest of the year...
9. butter rum flavored coffee from michigan's schuil coffee co... paired with coldstone creamery coffee creamer #yummy
10. my super soft and fuzzy ugg blanket!!!

good...

1. snow covered boardwalk in the early morning hours... how the red benches and nautical lights pop into view and make me feel like i am stepping into a beautiful nostalgic painting... complete with seagulls flying overhead...
2. chico's little footprints in the snow
3. sunshine in the mitten, january 3, 4, 5, and 6th
4. islands magazine
5. scoping out my next trip to a big island
6. hummus and mini pretzels
7. a new book
8. shower squeegees
9. an organized, clean house... everything in it's place
10. the life is good company...  "Life is not perfect. Life is not easy. Life is good." 

riposte...

1. hot yoga, pilates, running...
2. denver omelets
3. sunshine peering through the snow clouds on a brut and bitter chilly january day
4. chico's gurgling belly :)
5. cherry almond and cream cheese pork chops... deliciousness!!!
6. a brand new bed, new calvin klein bedding and new silky-smooth high-thread count sheets... sweet dreamy sleep!
7. replacing all of my lingerie with new, pretty, fun and fancy items ... yes, i am a girl :)
8. my shrinking figure... fitting into and wearing my skinny clothes... jeans... tops...
9. detroit lions... winning!!!
10. martha ford, 90, owner of the lions... cleaning house and lighting a fire under the team!!!