The past few weeks have been… interesting. A combination of pits and peaks (stolen Kardashian lingo), have kind of made me an emotional basketcase. In case you are wondering, I am not a pretty crier (whether it’s because I am happy or sad) like a lot of the girls on the Bachelor and Kristen Bell. But this morning I was just thinking about things and could not feel more grateful for the incredible people I have the pleasure of calling family and friends. Hearing a girlfriend’s voice all the way from Chicago, talking to my dad about taxes and life, connecting with my mom on a level I can’t with most people, gchatting with friends that say “omg I literally just gasped and clapped,” getting an unexpected gift and unbelievably sweet and sincere card from a friend just thinking of me, daily doses of advice from my younger (and wiser) brother, making plans with friends and smiling just thinking about seeing them, words of encouragement in daily conversations, emails with “woohoo!”, marking my calendar for visits from friends, and of course always having Sally Ann as my rock of a roommate. Sorry to get mushy – these past couple days (and weeks) have been overwhelming with good and bad and it just feels like a sigh of relief to remember that what I have is enough and will always be enough.
And of course, I don’t know where I would be without this blog as a way to capture my creative spirit and you amazing people who read it.
(Image 1 via Hanna Skoog, Image 2 via Crush Cul de Sac)
So true. Thank you for your blog and daily inspiration! Whether its about material things or important things such as friends and family.
Amen sista. Thanks for voicing what's been on the tip of my tongue! xo
Love you Miss Molly!! xo
This is just about the sweetest thing I have ever read! I hope that despite the overhelming good and bad you are doing ok
The older (and wiser) I've become I realize that life really is about the peaks and valleys…sometimes things are just perfect-greate-blissful and then there are the "why is this happening to me" moments.
I think it's important to realize to take the bad with the good and to surround yourself with positivity; a skype session with a girlfriend, treat yourself to a facial and whatever else floats your boat!
I adore this post. I'm sorry you've had some tough times lately, but cheers to you for getting through it with grace and such tremendous perspective. Glad you've got lots of people to love on you and inspire you through this season. Hugs!
You are so sweet. I hope things get better for you. Life is very hard and as you get older the harder it gets it seems like. So its so important to remind ourselves how lucky we are, and just like you wrote in your post we need to concentrate in the small things that just make everything so much more wonderful. From these small things is where we need to gather our strength to not only keep going forward but upward as well
And you are meant to soar 
ELIZABETH – Thank you for saying that! We try to be personal even when we talk about clothes, make-up and such… I'm always inspired by bloggers who express thinking in their posts
CAROLINE – Hard to put into words sometimes, isn't it? I have to give my self a shake sometimes and just say, "snap out of it and be grateful for goodnes sake!"
ANDRIA – I promise I love YOU more. For real. You mean the world to me
KRISTIN – I think I would feel off-balance if it was just a whole lot of good without any bad… It's the "real" and bad things that keep you humble and grounded, right? But having great people make all the difference. Things are things but people feed my soul!
MARIA – so true, and such good advice! I'm a true believer that you can control the way you feel and adding negativity to any negative situation just breeds a bigger issue. Visualization and thinking positively are how I try to be!
NATALIE – You are so sweet! I think I learned how to look at things with grace and perspective from my wonderful parents… And you are right, this is just a "season" and life is full of tons of them. Hugs to YOU my dear
ALBERTINA – Yes! We are SO lucky! Forward and upward… I like that
Thank you for always giving me sweet words of encouragement – it means more than you know!
xx.Molly | P.S. you guys are making me feel like a million bucks today. Seriously. Can I just say how great all of you are? Kisses
love you mbm!
It hurst my heart that the last few weeks have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for you. It sounds like you have the right attitude though! I'm on team Molly all the way!!
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It hurst my heart that the last few weeks have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for you. It sounds like you have the right attitude though! I'm on team Molly all the way!!
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It hurst my heart that the last few weeks have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for you. It sounds like you have the right attitude though! I'm on team Molly all the way!!
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It hurst my heart that the last few weeks have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for you. It sounds like you have the right attitude though! I'm on team Molly all the way!!
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It hurst my heart that the last few weeks have been somewhat of a rollercoaster for you. It sounds like you have the right attitude though! I'm on team Molly all the way!!
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Oh, you deserve the best Molls, truly. Love that face. xo
I am a newbie blogger and your words regarding your blog as a way of capturing your creative spirit, pretty much sums up why I have been enjoying the outlet of blogging so much!
It is definitely the little things in life end up being the big things and mean the most. Glad you have such a strong support system!
xo
AJB – I love you to pieces, Ren!
JACQUELYN – You are the sweetest… I really shouldn't be using the blog as a vehicle for complaining (I swear this post was not for getting a reaction or adorable comments) because everyone deals with ups and downs – but hearing you say that really means the world to me!
CHELSEA – You're my girl. We ALL deserve the best, don't we? P.S. 2012 is our year – don't forget it!
KERRY – Welcome to the world of blogging! It's pretty wonderful, isn't it? I really don't know what I would do without the friendships I have made and the opportunities I've been given through this blog. I hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do… It really becomes part of you
Thank you for your kind words!!
xx.Molly
Girl, you deserve every good and happy thing in the world. Heart you so much!! I can't wait to celebrate all your successes this year. Even if I'm far away, I promise to still gasp and clap every single time.
you are too sweet!
keep your chin up!
VICTORIA – Ah, you are the sweetest
I heart YOU so so much – thank you for all your positive thoughts during these past couple weeks. And thank you for sending enthusiasm through gchat when you know I need it!
RIKSHAW – Thanks honey! Don't worry, I'm keeping my chin up and smiling as much as possible. Things are already looking better than before!!
xx.Molly
That's so sweet. Being grateful for people that love you is so important! I've been somewhat in the same boat. Glad to know I'm not alone! Take care lovely!