Project 36Smile! Still Going Strong

Project 36Smile!

It is so weird how your mood can change so quickly. On that note:

Monday: I felt confident about several upcoming opportunities, projects and leads. You have to be positive about what you're doing and put this feeling out there in the universe. I am a big believe of that. You can't feel sorry for yourself every day.

I am also doing attributions every day. Something I recently got from my Daily Om email. Write down on a piece of paper exactly what you want in your life, in a certain project you're doing, in the future, etc. It can be anything from your dream job you love, money, children, own your own home—you get the point. Every day, take a few minutes and say your attributions out loud for the universe to hear. Not like that so people think you're crazy. But in your room, if you're out and about, in your head. Putting your wants out there will help you feel more confident in what you're doing in life to accomplish them. Bring it on universe!

Tuesday: My husband came home! I had butterflies in my stomach all day. It's true what they say: that feeling doesn't go away. And it sure hasn't for me. I couldn't wait to see his face. I even fixed his favorite crock pot chili. I love this man!

Wednesday: I had a great meeting at one of my favorite local retail shops here about a possible job opportunity. Getting this job would be ah.may.zing because it would combine my love of PR, fashion, customer service and not to mention shopping. I love that feeling after acing an interview/meeting or project. Take pride in that feeling. I don't think we do that enough.

Thursday: I was finally able to get back to running after a 2 1/2 absence because I injured my foot. But while I was running in Queen Anne this certain, distinct smell made me smile inside and out. That misty, dewy smell the air gets after it rains.

It was still a little damp outside and I was running by a heavily wood area and I took a deep breath and it took me right back to when I was little playing with my brother and sister in Canada. My aunt has a cabin in Sault St Marie, Canada right by the lake. My parents would take us up there as often as we could and we just loved playing outside, running to lake to see who was brave enough to jump in, sitting in the boat with our dad and playing with their huge dog. Love the little smells that make me smile during the day!

BTW Why do kids not get outside to play anymore?! It was the best thing we did when we were little. So, my task to you: get out side this weekend! Grab your fav book, meet a friend at a local park and go for a run or walk, visit downtown, go to the museum, take the kids to the park. It's good for the mind, body and soul!

Chris and I also met up one of his old friends for dinner. They are thinking about moving to the Northwest. I like that we have got to a point where we actually know this city and can give advice to friends and family. I like the good ole Emerald City a lot more than I was expecting.


Friday: It's my dog's first birthday! I like birthday's and anniversaries because, whether you like it or not they make you reminisce about the past. I love thinking about when my husband surprised me with him for my birthday almost a year ago. I love how much joy he has brought to us during this tough move to a new city with no friends or family. And today he got a big boy hair cute. I am in love with this ball of fur. Here is his from puppy to big boy. How can you not smile when you look at him:

I am also super excited about our upcoming trip to Olympic National Park this three day week with Chris and his mom and sister! Can't WAIT!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!


36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about, sharing memories, anecdotes and much more that make her smile 365 days of this year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it! The "S" in 36Smile resembles the "5" in 365 days a year. 

While The Husband's Away, I Shall Play

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Saturday: "While the husband's away, I shall play."
And that I did. My retail therapy included trips to Forever 21—don't hate—you can get some great finds at affordable prices. It's about how you wear them and what you pair it with that makes the outfit.  Pictures of my finds to come soon! A shopping trip isn't complete without a stop at H&M, which I didn't have in Houston. I am a little obsessed with this infamous store. To me, it's a better quality Forever 21, with slightly higher prices. But you get what you pay for. I also stopped at several local boutiques here: Madewell, Freepeople and Mercer, all in U Village. These stores are a little on the pricey side, but great quality and casual yet chic fashion finds. I could spend all day shopping.

A girly day isn't complete with out your favorite dinner and a chick flick. I have been dying to try Athina's on the Ave—as they say here—Queen Anne Ave, that is. It's the best Greek food I have had thus far. How do you compare a Greek place? By the Gyro's of course. The meat was perfectly crispy on the ends and moist on in the inside. The tatziki sauce—my favorite thing about Greek food—was thicker than it normally is but had great flavor. Their Greek salad with home made dressing was the prefect, fresh compliment to the gyro. Make sure to ask for the dressing on the side or you will get a salad drowning in dressing. No bueno.

Chick flick of the night: The Vow. Chris kept putting off this movie so I finally rented it. It was actually better than I thought it was going to be. As much as I can watch Channing Tatum, he was actually a little corny in this movie. What is great about this movie is that it was inspired by a true story AND the real life couple are still together with two kids. Such a great story.

Sunday: "To Relax or To Relax? That Is The Question."
As the saying goes: Sunday is a day of rest. It definitely was for me. Walking my dog is actually so relaxing. Pets don't really have a care in the world and we should probably be a little more like them. Yes, they have a pretty easy life. But even when they are in the wild, living in a pack, they have a mission and don't stop till they get there—whether it be finding food, water or shelter.  When my dog knows he is going on his walk, he is the happiest ever and I love that. Seeing this can relax you more than you ever know.

Another thing that relaxes me on Sundays is going to church. I LOVE it. It is my time to sit in peace and quiet, talk to God, thank him for every thing he continues to bless me and my family with. A sense of peace and relaxation falls over me and I feel like I'm ready to conquer the world.

Continuing with my day o'relaxing, I made my way to one of my favorite coffee shops, El Diablo. Going here makes me smile for several reasons: the very first time I went here, I took a picture of the empanadas and alfajores (South American goodies) and sent it to my sister. I told her that we are coming here when she gets in town. And that was one of the first things we did. She loved it! I always think about that when I go there. They also have some of the best coffee here in Seattle. Also, their passwords to the WIFI are quite funny: one time it was funkymonkey, and on Sunday it was Ilovelucy. So cute. I caught up on some reading and researching for an upcoming interview.

Chick flick of the night: New Years Eve. Not too much to tell here. Yea, there were a lot of big names, but it was just OK. But, it actually reinforces one of my Bucket List To Do's: Celebrate New Year's Eve in NY. Let's see how long it takes to do that one :)

36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about, sharing memories, anecdotes and much more that make her smile 365 days of this year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it! The "S" in 36Smile resembles the "5" in 365 days a year. 

Be Happy About The Littlest Things

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It's the little things that made me smile the past couple of days.

Thursday

The smell of freshly cut grass and sweet aroma of orchids as I was out walking my dog. Summer is definitely here!

Friday 

Sticking with smells: the simple, enticing and scintillating smell of coffee. Yum. 

It's those smells that bring you back to a different place of your life. I love when certain smells, songs, cars, landscapes or pictures bring you back to a very specific point in your life. 

Smell away and relish the way it makes you feel.


I also dropped off some applications and resumes and feel very confident about these prospects!

I networked with a great contact at CRAVE Seattle, Nicole Shema. Thanks for the informative chat!

Looking forward to a dinner date with my husband.

Soak up the smells that bring you back, reach out to an old contact, plan a dinner date or happy hour with a friend. And remember: it's OK to be happy about the littlest things. That's what life's about.

36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about, sharing memories, anecdotes and much more that make her smile 365 days of this year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it! The "S" in 36Smile resembles the "5" in 365 days a year. 

Girls Will Be Girls

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I love watching a new show that's been getting a lot of buzz. So I was excited to come across Girls on HBO. It is created by and starring Lena Dunham ("Tiny Furniture"), the show is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20s.

To me, it's a nitter, grittier version of the beloved, and cult-following favorite Sex and the City. Here are my funny comparisons to one of my favorite series of all time.

Hannah (Lena Dunham) is of course who the show is based around, so she's my Carrie. She's not fashion-forward at all, unlike Carrie. She's actually the complete opposite, but she narrates it in her own eclectic way like SJP did and over-analyzes everything.

Shoshana is the naive, virgin and she's my Charlotte. Her character bio even describes her as having "Sex and the City" dreams. She's shy but has wisdom on the weirdest topics and not afraid to lend her advice on subjects she knows.

Jessa is def the sex-crazed Samantha. She's the British cousin of Shoshana. Lusting after the father of the kids she babysits, has had many boyfriends and is very outspoken about having sex and everything it involves.

Marnie is my studious Miranda. She is the only one who has a stable job, is very put together and has an off-and-on again relationship with her serious boyfriend. Kind of like Miranda and Steve. Her relationship with her boyfriend is described as a "smothering kind of love" but she doesn't want to let go of him. 

No show likes to be compared to another show. They always want to be on the brink of something new. But when you have a show with four girls as your main characters and the entirety of the show revolves on them and their sex conquests, work problems and life in general, then of course you will be compared to the show that did it the best: Sex and the City. 

It actually is a great show with a fresh perspective and it appeals to both sexes: my husband likes watching it as well.  You will also recognize Brian Williams daughter as Marnie. She's one of my favorite characters. A definite must watch.

36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about, sharing memories, anecdotes and much more that make her smile 365 days of this year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it! The "S" in 36Smile resembles the "5" in 365 days a year.