Kerry here. I'm mostly blogging at designthislife.blogspot.com now but sometimes I get all crazy and post here, too. Labels I'm proud of: professional actress, vegan, momma to one handsome pup, happy. www.kerryalexander.com {photo by www.danielsilbert.com}
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
“I collect bad wines. Cause if the wine is there and the person is ready, I’m opening it.”
A video on what happens when you think you’re experiencing the last few minutes of your life except.. you aren’t. Wisdom that hits at the end of a life given to him (and us!) while we are still here to put it into action. Talk about a true gift :)
What can you change about your life right here, right now, today?
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.
Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me (Pt 1)
I don’t know if you’ve caught on but I’m kind of completely in love with my dog. He is the culmination of two years of hurting - literally aching, crying, whining - over not having a dog. He is the reward of giving up everything I knew and was comfortable with for the past couple of years. And, as it turns out, he is a also a great teacher. Here’s what I’ve learned from my pup so far:
- Show your affection. If you love someone, let them know all the time, everyday, as much as you can. This may or may not include jumping up and down at their return home and/or randomly climbing into their lap. Also, ask for affection when you need it. (You can do this by rolling on to your back or, if you’re a human type, by asking out loud for some love.)
- When you wake up in the morning, WAKE UP. The second you open your eyes, the day has begun and there is playing to do, people. Don’t think about anything in the morning except playing, the fun you are going to have and how much you love the person’s face that you woke up next to. Revel in the safety and comfort you’re feeling. Who needs to worry that early in the morning?
- Figure out who is someone you can rely on to take care of you and run with it. Know who your people are. Breathe loyalty.
- Food is a really awesome, amazing, fantastic thing and it is absolutely acceptable to squirm, dance, run and yell about your excitement to be eating.
- Naps are necessary. Playing is necessary. Rolling on the floor is necessary.
- Stretch as often as you can every day. Yoga positions are preferred.
- Use your voice. Speak up when you’re afraid, unsure, worried, happy, excited or any other emotion. If they aren’t hearing you, speak louder.
- Water is a vital part of our lives and should be readily available and drunk all day long.
- Sometimes bad things happen to us but once they are in the past, leave them there. Don’t hold on to traumatic experiences or things that hurt you. Instead, rejoice in the present and the happiness you have now found.
- Sometimes you may need someone to help you clean up your (literal or not literal) shit. Let them. It’s okay to not be able to do everything yourself and that person will still love you.
He’s pretty wise for a 19 month old, wouldn’t you say?
Love, Kerry & Henry
