Did you the population in India accounts for 17% of the total in the world? And that if 262,927,000 people held hands they could circle the world once?
Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffin- Fluffy Vanilla Blueberry Egg White Pancakes Topped with Chocolate Chips and Banana Slices.
Did you know that Native Americans once used dried blueberries in a delicate honey pudding called "Sautauthig"? Or that blueberries have six times the amount of antioxidants than spinach?
Things to do- Make thank you tags, clothing clips and finish looking through the newest Anthro catalog. Done done and done.
I know I know probably much too early to be thinking so logical but bare with me. I promise I have a point! A couple days ago while writing my to do list I got frustrated with all the things needing to be done. I got so consumed by the thought of deadlines that it perpetuated into anxiety. Being that I was a ball of energy yesterday, thanks to every one's positive comments, I got all my work done and dabbled into a few of my favorite, but often pushed aside, things to do during the afternoon. Aside from the laundry and blogging I took some time for researching and reading; My kind of R&R.
Sometimes when it feels like too much is going on in my world its time for a reality check. And the only way I can put my life anxieties into perceptive is by reading things of greater meaning. Enter R&R. One hour later I snapped back into reality! There's a whole world out there, I'm not the only one and its not all about me! Humility is under rated my friends and brings such peace.
Humble Sofa Button Necklace-A collection of multicolored buttons from all eras showcased on a brass gold chain dangling from brown ribbon. Small vintage yellow baby's breathe wire weaved into buttons.
Which brings me to my positivity notes of the day....January 07 2010: 1.Being at peace with who I am, where I'm going and my surroundings is priceless. 2.The earth is so beautifully designed no wonder people try to capture it with art daily.3. If soggy cereal lived in the fashion world it would be the "new black". So addicting!
What do you do when your in need of a reality check? What is one positive thing you've found today? Dessert Week is still going strong with Eliza's beautiful inspired Carob Coconut Spice Cake Oats! Have you made a dessert for breakfast? Send me the link! xoxo
love all the facts, so interesting!! wouldn't that be amazing if 262,927,000 people held hands and circled the world :)
ReplyDeleteand yummm! your pancakes look divine, blooberry + chocolate chips sound A.M.A.Z.I.N.G....I am coming to your house asap, so you can make me pancakes, k?! ;) lol, jk, but that would be FUN! :D
and oh goodness that necklace is gorgeous and so is the thank you tags, everything you make food and not food the details, the thought behind each thing EVERYTHING is just simply too amazing, you are amazing maggie!
and dessert week is still on! love it! :) i am thinking of making more raw cashew oat cookies and having them on oats tomorrow ;) or be super adventurous and have a french macaroon on top of oatmeal lol...okay i need to break out of oats ;P
xx
Eliza
Loving all the "did you know" facts in this post! Made me feel kinda dumb ;)
ReplyDeleteThose pancakes (?) look delicious!!
<3 jess
xoxo
Maggie,
ReplyDeletei'am starting to think everything you touch turns to 'gold' ;) everything you make, or create just emulates beauty!
those pancakes look like perfection!
and i am loving the button necklace and those darling tags!!
i too get frustared while thinking of what to do..but it feels so wonderful when everything is checked off! sigh of relief! :)
you are amazing, and this dessert week is so fun! as eliza said, i too have my wheels turning for some fun dessert type eats :)
lovie, remeber me when ur a famous, k? lol..i swear your a star!! :)
love u! have a great day!
xo
maya
Maya- You are a bright star too love :) Can't wait to see you and E's dessert breakies!
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Something is very wrong with me, as I have missed out on the gorgeousness that is your blog. Seriously, darling, your photography and style combined are breathtaking. Have a marvelous Wednesday! xo.K
ReplyDeleteyou know what i didn't know any of those "did you knows" i'm glad i do now :)
ReplyDeletemm delish pancakes!!
i really need to work on the reality check thing, i get so sucked up in myself that i just loose all perspective, new goal for the week :)
happy wednesday beautiful!
xoxo
Boy those pancakes look good! I adore that necklace x x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful breakfast, as usual! Thanks for the link back to my soggy bran post, and the sweet comment you left on my post today!! I, too, love YOUR blog. You are so creative and always come up with unique and delicious looking ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Those pancakes are adorable!! Have a good day girl! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love those pancakes! And that necklace is beautiful. I'll probably tell you every day that I love your jewelry!
ReplyDeleteso cool about the coral reefs acting as an antacid, never knew that! blueberry AND chocolate chip muffin, i would be in heaven!
ReplyDeleteI wish I found such interesting facts and beautiful meals during my R&R, like you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post! What a great way to destress, I never considered it before, but it does pull the attention from oneself! I like to take time to zone out when I'm stressed...cooking works well for this!
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I love seeing beautiful food with a side of fascinating trivia. :) The best of both worlds.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week darling.
I'm so happy to hear you took some time for yourself to just enjoy! I think we all need to remind ourselves to check in and really see how we are doing. If relaxation is what we need, then bring it on! When we come back to what we need to do, refreshment makes us stronger then ever.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading the trivia, too. Your post reminds me that we must nourish the mind AND body. We cannot have one without the other. They go hand-in-hand.
I hope you had a lovely day!
xox
I didn't know a single one of those facts... Guess I'd better crack open a book and learn some! Did you know that you have an amazing blog full of wise insights and beautiful photographs? ;)
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Great post, Maggie! I actually did not know any of those things, haha. But I liked your little nugget of wisdom in the end.
ReplyDeleteMooore facts! I love facts, I just wish that I could remember them. :(
ReplyDeleteI actually love to make to-do lists, they somehow make me get more things done than if I just kept the list up in my head.
When I need a reality check I talk to those that are close to me. Noone brings me back down to earth quicker than my brutally honest and opinionated friend. She'll yank you back to reality in no time. ;)
One positive thing I found today is that.. letting myself have the opportunity to fall in love, isn't such a horrible thing afterall.
I leave it to you to always come up with such a creative twisting-turning post :P
ReplyDelete*wayne's world moment*
I'M NOT WORTHY!!!!!!!