bloom were you are planted

Spring is here...summer is near and I can't shake this itch to run away.....escape...road trip...get away!

I moved a lot growing up....I've always been good with the getting up-and going...enjoy it really....it's the day to-day monotony that stirs the gypsy inside. I try hard to make peace with her. I know it's important that my tribe have some balance and so while I'd really like to sell all my belongings, pack up the family... buy an airstream and go loose myself.... I rationalize this isn't really fair to them. They need roots especially at this young time in their lives. 

The earthy side of me helps....& after being really sick with the flu for a week I spent the weekend in my back yard planting my garden. I love to watch it grow and little bits of me sprout and thrive along side those little seedlings.

Perhaps...after living in one place for almost 6 years....I'm growing roots too?!
Nahh!!! lol

xoxo
Dejah

days fade to night...turn back into days..

Hey ramblers.... did you think I died? I really have sucked at this regular blog posting thing...I'm gonna give it another whirl...and see how she spins k!?

xoxo
Dejah

be awesome...

The secret to being awesome at everything is having the courage to be horrible at first.
(source below)



really enjoying this guys blog and wisdom lately... http://www.jonacuff.com/blog/how-to-be-awesome-at-everything/#more-1050'

xoxo
Dejah
(rambling lane)

wish it....do it...

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I saw this fun photo on pinterest and thought is was brilliant! I am such a visual person so it really sinks in seeing each bead as a pound and being able to really see your progress.... I pinned the pic and went about my life making a mental note to get the things to do it.

Then last week I took my kiddos to the Dollar Tree (their favorite store...they call it the Dollar treat! ). I picked up two glass vases AND these stick on wall decals for $1.00 each! I looked at all of their fun deco beads and river rocks etc...but had another idea in mind. So I got home and went to work....



Here's my finished project..took about 4 minutes!! 'Cause listen...us busy working moms often need quick and easy, gratifying DIY projects!
I decided to use sea shells that I picked up on the beach on our trips to the Outer Banks. Each seashell represents one pound towards my goal weight...And what's a better reminder that swimsuit season is approaching than a seashell!!?


So I'm working towards my goal. I am making healthy changes to my diet...and exercising more. I am really enjoying Zumba with Al....and Sexy morning runs with my girl Michelle.

WHAT?! runs CAN BE SEXY!.... just look at this photo I took just after 4.5 miles this cold morning...no make-up....hair a mess...frozen fingers...sweating sunblock.....and I'm pretty sure at some point during my run I blew my nose on my jacket once (maybe twice)...that's sexy!! :0


"some people dream of success while others wake up and work for it" unknown



xoxo
Dejah
(rambling lane)

places and spaces

With the cold Oklahoma winter winds pushing us to hunker down and hibernate indoors I am suddenly more aware of my surroundings and the places and spaces that I inhabit. Things of comfort...and things that make me at peace. While all my spaces are a constant work in progress...i thought i might share a few spaces here and there.....

This is a set of cubbies in my bathroom...in and on it I keep some pretty little things that make me happy!!!...Things like my favorite perfumes...a vintage camera (a gift from my bestie Michelle).... a little pottery bowl from Sparkly filled with rings...etc.

The top right is a photo print of a painting of colored horses...I love seeing it everyday!! I bought it from a primitive artist in the Ozarks...I will own an original someday.



I believe that jewelry is art for the body...and reflects your taste...I certainly can't wear every piece all the time and hated the thought of it all being put away into some box or drawer when I'm not wearing it....that's why Mr. Quinn is pretty handy to have around :)...I picked out colors and knobs and  he made me two of these jewelry displays...LOVE them!!


I stapled some vintage lace to the back of  an old frame and made a sweet place to hang my earrings!!
 (this is a 16x24 frame)



....my favorite pair.... they were my Granny's and she wore them often. I can close my eyes and still see them on her delicate ears.... she gifted them to me Christmas 2010....one of the best gifts ever!!



here's a pull back shot of my little vanity area...




OH! did you notice the boots?? Those are a new gift from Mr. Quinn...They are so very cosy and warm and and have hardly left my toes since! (yes...I MIGHT be a little spoiled).


xoxo
Dejah

more in 2012

So.. I have a few New Years resolutions:

I resolve to lose weight and exercise more (who doesn't)

I resolve to shoot more film

I resolve to shop thrift

I resolve to get my Indian status on paper

AND most important.. I resolve to have more....

MORE JESUS

MORE PEACE

MORE LOVE

MORE HAPPY

MORE DANCING

MORE SMILES

MORE SLEEP

MORE READING

MORE LAUGHING

MORE HUGS

MORE KISSING

MORE TATTOOS

MORE SUNSETS

MORE RUNS

MORE ROAD TRIPS

MORE FAMILY

MORE BESTIE TIME

MORE WINE!!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

xoxo

Dejah Quinn

{rambling lane}

{new year...still rambling}

Hello! oh! Your still here? ...We are still rambling! It's a new year!! 2012!! I can't beleive it!...but I can. and here's to making it the best one we can!!