Month: June 2014

funny · Jodythinks

And now, a moment with your 6th grade self

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Sometimes you just want to go like this

Do you remember growing up, and having your first crush? I do. It was awkward, and strange, and ultimately, when you see them as adults, you go “What the heck was I thinking?” But in the days, weeks, months, that you were 12, walking around school, you sneak glances at him, hoping that he noticed that you were wearing a new bracelet, or actually brushed your hair today.

Now remember who you are today. When was the last time you felt butterflies when you saw someone, or at all? When did the littlest things like a sudden glance, or a nod, make your day? I think the photo above is the adult version of butterflies. That “daaaaaaaamn” moment that comes suddenly, one you don’t even plan, it just passes through.

We should all count ourselves lucky if we’re in relationships where we go “daaaaaang” sometimes. It’s a crazy notion, and sometimes shallow, but the “daaaaang” moment doesn’t necessarily translate to looks. It could just be how they wrote that email, or commented on your Instagram photo, that you posted and hoped to heck they would notice. Your significant other making your morning tea.

Hot is good, and whatever your definition, I hope you get to look at someone today, and go “daaaaaaamn”.

Jodythinks · Thanks

I felt the magic

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I felt the magic

 

It is no secret that I had a Disney childhood, most people my age did. When you don’t have the internet and a ton of choices in television and movies, people end up with shared experiences, and the same memories of culture references and ideas growing up.

Disney was a major part of my life, and mostly the reason I love colors. I remember preferring Minnie Mouse coloring books growing up, and thinking of color combinations to her outfits in reds, pinks, and purples. I wanted the ears that I saw in movies and television shows, the fireworks, the mascots.

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be able to experience it for myself, that even the pain of my recent physical shortcomings, I forgot. When the light and fireworks show came on, I felt like the 8 year old watching Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast over and over again, mouthing the words without fail.

Thank you, Walt Disney, for making children all over the world part of something that is magical and unlike any other.

Are you a Disney child too? What was your favorite Disney movie growing up?

Jodythinks · Work

Let your workspace inspire you

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Workspace

 

Last week, I had the chance to work in this really pretty space. A few of my colleagues and I had training in Antipolo, and this is the venue they picked for it.

I was, to be honest, in awe. The place was really designed well, and the space comfortable, and it being opening, we had the space to ourselves. The place mostly had black, brown and green, wood finishing, and pops of color (like the pillows) here and there. I hardly take photos of places anymore, but I had to take this.

Now I want to change my room to black and wood. This place really helped me be productive, even in a public space, which I usually find distracts me more than it helps. I finished work, and a particularly difficult task, and shared ideas with the team I was with in a place where I felt like I could breathe and think.

My usual work space can sometimes be distracting, so maybe.

What spaces inspire you to work?