Inspirational Wednesday

SCULPTOR'S ATTITUDE
Author Unknown

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

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Another favorite poem of mine. Well let's get started shall we?

This week, my inspiration is coming from another thing that I LOVE:

OFFICE SUPPLIES AND COLOR!!!!!

If the color is this doesn't inspire you....I don't know what will:

I tell you it PAYS to always have your camera.

I really, REALLY, love office supplies. Don't you just LOVE going in Staples to see what you can buy from there to incorporate into your scrapbooking hobby!

One of my MOST FAVORITE OFFICE SUPPLY SITES IS:

See Jane Work Toya told me about this site, some time ago, and I LOVE getting their emails!!!  They have the CUTEST stuff. TOTALLY inspirational!

Would you not just LOVE to have this sitting on your SB desk? Or your desk in general? It makes me think about ribbons! LOL

Is this not the CUTEST most VIBRANT marker you have EVER seen? Yes I know it is almost fall, but still, I LOVE bright colors. I always have. And this makes me want to pull out some doodlebug limeade CS and some Bazzill Lily White and go to town.

I have NEVER seen anything like this..EVER. I don't know if it is the green pencils or the white pencil holder, but whatever it is, I am SOLD! I LOVE IT! I would use it to hold all my journaling pens or my HS color pencils that I have NEVER used. The container was cute. RAUNDA made me do it. She really did!

These are 5inches tall. TOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE and they will SO be in my next scrap room.

Check out the colors in these pencils....nice huh? I love seeing how others mix and match color. VERY inspiring.

Again, these jounals are BEAUTIFUL. I don't think I would write in them, but they sure would look nice sitting in my scraproom....somewhere! LOL

Now these are cute and totally made me smile. I thought about Toya because she LOVES gummies! This is a pencil sharpner/eraser!!!! CUTE! And these pics are fantastic!

Last but not least....

Are these not the CUTEST folders?????? Look at the vibrant colors. They are AMAZING. I told you guys that I like color. That yellow is just CALLING my name!!!! My wish list is a MILE long!!!! I need to go to bed...lol, its late...

So as you can see, if you look, inspiration is all around. Look and see what inspires you.

Comments

[zanete]

Whoaaaa!!!!!! What a vibrant post Adrienne if i didnt know any better I would say that you were going to miss the summer just a little!!!!!

[Ronalyn]

That was a great entry in the beginning.. I love it, that is how we should all wake up! I love love your new banner.. so much color and life.. you are truly a rainbow, arent' you so full of color and life! No wonder people are so attracted to you.. you have a sense of vibe around you.. an aura if you will!

I love your little inspirations! I left your blog, inspired! thanks!

[toya]

girl, GREAT okay
I didn't know what direction you were going with today but I love it, color color and more color, do I need a rubber band ball for my desk? hmmm.
that a great photo of those flowers, it must have been really inspirating to look at.
Happy hUmp day girl, it's almost Labor day weekend, WOO HOO

[susan j]

OMG I am LOVING all of that colour!! I LOVE those vibrant colours too much. Those journals look too cool. I am so glad that you and Toya had a great time together.

[Mye]

I Simply Love! I'm going to have to order some stuff from that See Jane Work site, so much cute stuff there. TFS

[Katie Burnett]

I love office supplies too! I'll definately have to check out that site.

[corinne delis]

all this stuff looks so yummy! love all colorful things!

corinnexxx

[vanessa]

your post today-full of color-love that!
and yes-those folders are "delicious"!

[Melanie]

I love inspiration Wednesday....

[Carrie]

Wow..you are busy at 12:30 :) I love that poem!!! WOW I am going to get my printer turned on and print that baby out! :)
I was reading it thinking...I could complain that I had to get up to run this morning at 5 am or be Thankful that I could get out of bed and stand on my two legs and carry myself through a run strong and able.
so thank you for my twist on working out :) :)
p.s. Love the colors...I could love getting all that stuff in my scrap room too!

[rhonda]

ok----LOVE your post today!!!!!
It is VERY inspirational...and has caused me to think!!!!
and COOL COOL COOL office supplies!
I LOVE office supplies!!!

[Traci]

that was a beautiful poem. i am printing it too.

i love the see jane work site. they have so many cool things.

[Dawn Bibbs]

How totally cute is THAT stuff? Guess that's another site I'll have to add to my list :-). Thanks for sharing.

[Amy]

You are too cute. I love that marker. I need to find myself one of those. The rubber band ball brought back fond memories. I used to make those all the time.

[DisneyCyndi]

Ooh, I love all of the bright colors and all of the new changes to the blog. Makes me think of new begginings and spring time.

[Danea]

Fantastic Poem!!

Shame on you, you enabler! Shame! Now I have to go check out all those goodies, love the pencil holder!! ;)

[hogwild]

Oh man! Did you have to post this site? Man oh man! I am not going to have penny to my name!!

[jude]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that poem... it is getting copied off just like the other one... Oh yes, staples is a good place... they have so many fun things!! Have you ever used the Staedtler writing pens? WAY better than micron and even ZIG... I love mine. I use the 4pc black set (tip sizes .1, .3, .5, and .7) all the time. Thanks for all the FUN stuff and inspiration... off to visit Toya now!! LOL...
Jude

[Tawnya]

YOU INSPIRE ME!

[Liz Ness]

Very good poem! I can see why it's a favorite. I really like the sentiment!

[Tasha]

I love office supplies too. How can you not?

[Colleen E]

Really nice eye candy!

[jenrigg]

What a cool poem - yes, I must remind myself every day that I am truly blessed. Thank you ;) As for the supplies, well I've always loved stationery stores and back-to-school time LOL Glad you two had such fun on Toy's visit. Lucky girlies!!!

[Jeanette]

See Jane Work is one of my favorite sites. It's like a candy store filled with office supplies!!

[Dana Brooks]

What a beautiful and colorful post today. I have a confession. I am an office supply junkie...lol. I must go get those folders shown at the end of your entry.....Dana

[Tiffany]

Great post today!!!! Love all of the colors!!!! I love color, too!!! Now, I just have to know where you spotted those huge silver clothespins!!!! I must have them!!!!! LOL!!!!

[Tamika]

Between you and Toya I don't who is going to make me go broke faster. I absolutely love the seejanework website. The color was just inspirational and uplifting and I am a sucker for novelty items. I saw several christmas gifts for people who are not on my original gift list- uggh what is that I hear going out the window.....oh yeah, my budget! Hope you had a great inspirational Wednesday, I did with the help of you and Toya.

[mara]

you're such an enabler!!
i want some office supplies now, thanks :)
i LOVE that poem. A lot.
Thank you for sharing it.

[Jennifer]

I love the poem, what a wonderful way to look at things that some deem negative. All about take lemons and making lemonade right? Love the colors and inspiration also!

[Kelley]

That poem is awesome!! So very true! Love all the stationary pics too - I think that is part of the scrapping addiction too - We love looking at stationary!! PMSL!!

[Kim]

WOW, lots of color. I love it. I am going to miss the fun colors of summer. Thanks fo rthe link to the See Jane work site. I think I will be ordering a few things from there.

[andrea]

thanks for sharing that cool poem! I like it allot! you cant beat cute office supplies either :)

[Trina]

Hey Adrienne, I love the vibrant colors. Got my mind racing. Loving the poem too!

[cheryl]

Those products are all awesome! I love the styles that are out today. You can go just about anywhere--heck, even like the dollar store--and find the best colors on pencils,folders, washcloths, anything!!! I love it!!!
Great poem too! Very empowering!

[Amanda]

Hi Adrienne-you don't know me, but I'm from Michigan and your site is very, very wonderful! You have a great attitude and it was uplifting to read some of your stuff! Go ON girl! I am so glad to see that SISTA'S DO BLOG HONEY! Keep on keepin!

[Lela]

I LOVE the poem and the web site although the prices are too rich for my budget. Can you recommend a poor woman's version of See Jane Work? Thanks!

[maria]

Awesome post....totally eye candy all around. Love the poem! And totally in love with the pictures and colors! I so love office supplies too! Staples is certainly one of my favorite stops!!!! Did I say how much I loved your pictures today? Those colors are to die for!

[Revlie]

and so true it is: you decide for yourself what kinda day you're gonna have :) thanx for always reminding me of the good side of life girly!!