a note on h&h
Posted by: Lillienne on: February 8, 2010
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We all know about “a little R&R”, those scattered moments of rest and relaxation that advertisers are so keen on showcasing through their holiday destinations, spas and other luxuries one squeezes in between everyday living.
But I’m more interested in what I call H&H: health and happiness. To me, those are the most important things in life that encompass everything else I want. Happiness, because being miserable is not worth it, and health, because it takes an exceptional character to remain happy and optimistic even when ill.
It bothers me that I get ill often and for long periods of time, because while usually not serious, it remains a long-term drain of my energy and does stop me from enjoying life as much as I want to, and is a roadblock in my attempts to reach for the stars. Sometimes, you just can’t do something, no matter how much you want to. That’s a bitter pill to swallow.
And I think it’s probably true that everyone is just trying to find a way to make themselves happy, whatever that means for them.
So it’s important to me to talk about these things sometimes, because they’re fundamental to me.
February Songs
Posted by: Lillienne on: February 6, 2010
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I have a bunch of book posts I’m working on, but since school is keeping me very busy at the moment, I’ll leave you with a little music for now:
First one is Josh Groban’s February Song, lyrics found here. I think it’s perfectly gorgeous.
Another song for this month is February Air by LIGHTS (lyrics here):
Coincidentally, both of them have a melancholic edge to them (perhaps because that’s what people associate with February?). I’m interested in finding out if there are other February-based songs and if they’re similar or different.
I’d also love to know if there are any March ones, since that’s when I have my birthday. Unfortunately, a general Google search usually gives me military-based music, which is not quite what I’m looking for…!
Wednesday’s Child
Posted by: Lillienne on: February 3, 2010
Every Wednesday, I post on the happy things in life, in defiance of the phrase “Wednesday’s child is full of woe”.
♥ The most recent floral arrangement I found has an adorable name: baby’s-breath. And so apt!
♥ While researching Chinese cookbooks, I stumbled upon the wonderfully humorous, informative Tigers and Strawberries, a food blog run by Barbara Fisher. You should definitely check it out!
♥ Korean pancake mix. I have no idea what they put in that stuff, but despite me burning the outside while undercooking the inside, my pancake was good. Genius!
♥ Getting comforting, inspirational emails from someone who loves and really understands me. It’s the best. :)
♥ Reconnecting with someone who used to be important to me, but has been out of my life for the last few years. It’s a strange, but good sensation.
♥ Taking the time to just sit on my rug and breathe for ten minutes each morning.
♥ My brother, who makes me laugh and fixed my broken toilet!
♥ I used to be annoyed about how I’d have to cut my fast-growing nails every three days, but no more — while chopping food up in the kitchen the other day, I almost cut myself and ended up just nicking a nail. Hurrah for strong nails!
♥ Making wishes! Because it feels good to admit to myself what I want, even if they stay as wants for now.
♥ Pretty pictures. Here is one that a friend sent me recently:
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