Wake Up
I was traveling not that long ago and stopped in the airport for a cup of coffee at a placed called Caribou Coffee. I couldn't help but notice the distinctive cups and immediately believed that this company must know a little something about Shining.
The cup - number three in a series of seven - read, "Life is Short, Stay Awake. What do you stay awake for? (We asked, you answered and the best made the cup)"
Here were some of the answers:
Do nothing days * the symphony of crickets * Chines food and Kung Fu movies * The grande finale of the the fireworks show * My son taking his first steps at my grandmother's 90th * That evening trip to the gym to bulk up the guns * Fresh Pow Pow in the Colorado Rockies * Eating tomatoes right from the garden * Chocolate Fondue * The all-night monster movie marathon * the hint of summer at the end of March * Scrabooking * The pursuit of my hole in one * The giggly girls whispering in their bedroom * Stepping foot on all 7 continents * Dancing to the beats that move my feets * Mulligans * To zig when others zag * Yoga
I couldn't help but wonder how I might answer that same question, "What do I stay awake for?"
The crunch of fall leaves * Book time with my boys * Writing tomorrow's post * Checking my mailbox * Talking to my mom on the phone * The thrill of cleaning off my desk * Sharpie markers * Sending packages * The hope of reconnecting with long-lost friends * The chance to wear my cool red cowboy boots * walks in Parr Park * lazy weekend mornings * entries in my journal * tomorrow's cup of coffee
How about you? Visit us in the Comment Section and tell us something you stay awake for...
Shining off until...
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Posted @ 11/21/2011 10:19 AM by peggy
walks with my furbabies * aha moments on Pinterest * all the laundry folded and put away * birds playing around the bird feeder * everyone home for Thanksgiving * a short line at the post office * a great homemade meal * finishing a good book * cardmaking * sending FuN MaiL! * Iced Coffee * commenting on friend's blogs
Posted @ 11/21/2011 12:08 PM by Robin
I'm not sure I'm awake... ;-)
Posted @ 11/21/2011 2:24 PM by Heather
a quiet moment with Lily by herself, a quiet moment with Charlotte by herself, a quiet moment with Bal by ourselves, a chance to help a friend, catching up on Facebook, picking up the house, catching up on the long list on my DVR, getting the yard ready for winter, a bike ride, a run with my own thoughts, a phone call with a friend
Posted @ 11/21/2011 3:21 PM by Claudia
Thanks for sharing. And, Robin... go treat yourself to a cup of coffee and then come back and tell us what favorite things you stay awake for.
Posted @ 11/21/2011 5:09 PM by Karlie
Late night talks with hubby; reading with sophie, reassuring her if she is scared during a stormy night; folding laundry; writing notes to leave for Sophie inside her lunch or when she gets up; email; newsletters and updates for 30WALK non profit; thank you notes; reading; walking; painting; going upstairs for some pilates reformer stretching; cup of tea; fav tv show; fb; talking with friends in need; planning/reviewing calendars....
Posted @ 11/21/2011 8:18 PM by Cheryl
new sunny mornings when everything starts over new * coffee * a happy song * my boys laughing over something together * a good sweaty workout * pizza * beer * a beautiful drive * laughing until you cry and your cheeks hurt * when a painting comes together * my painting journal * the way technology connects people together * a good nap * hugs and kisses * holding hands * watching my boys grow up * growing my relationship with the man of my dreams * sunday mornings at valley creek church * a good patio * summer * positive attitudes * and, i'm sure i'm missing something good.
Posted @ 11/21/2011 9:25 PM by Claudia
Fun to read, people. Thanks for sharing. Kind of gets you warmed up for Thanksgiving, doesn't it?
Posted @ 11/21/2011 9:38 PM by chaotickristi
LOL @ Robin
I stay awake to study..... I stay awake to chat with my best friend.. walk the dog.... pet my cats.... watch my SO sleep.... listen to the rain fall....
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