A Vocabulary Lesson.

welp, after yet another long "vacation" from this blog.. I have returned.  I promise, I will get better at making this a regular habit again.. once the rest of my schedule follows suit.

There have been so many days that I get in the car to come home and think "writing would be great right now." Then, I actually GET home and I think "that idea was crazier than letting Animal from the muppets in a china shop".

So, here is a wrap-up of what has happened since we last spoke.

Sunshine moved in.  Sunshine started training for new job.  Sunshine's mom had a surprise birthday party.  I went to work.  My schedule changed.  I went to work.  My schedule changed.  I went to work.  My schedule changed.  We bought a couch.  We bought professional clothes.  Sunshine started teaching.  Mom came to visit.  I received my tax information (I owe money. ew.) Visited my family. I went to work.  My schedule changed.   (*INHALE*)

Nothing terribly exciting.  And as much as my schedule does change, I'm so used to it, that it's almost like it's staying the same (if that makes sense... it probably doesn't)

BUT over the last few weeks, while my schedule does more flips than Gabby Douglas, I have met some amazing people, thought some amazing thoughts, and have had some FABULOUS conversations.

So, what better day to get back at it, than Spread the Word to End the Word Day. 

Don't know about it? Peep their facebook page

This is a cause that is near & dear to my heart.

By taking this pledge to discontinue the conversational use of the R-word, we can change the world.  One person at a time. 

We can change attitudes.  

We can change perspectives. 

We can change communities. 

WE can CHANGE LIVES.  

If you don't know about this topic, if you are underexposed and undereducated in this area.. get out there and educate yourself. 

If we can't CHANGE everyone's mind, attitude, perspective (preferably, all of the above), at the very least we are publicizing, advocating, and making OUR voice heard.  

Think about the ripple effect.  Think about the groundwork you are laying for the future.  Your future, my future, your children's' future. 

Think.  Especially before you speak. 

artwork : Alison Rowan

Today is the first day of the remainder of your life.  How do you want to live it?

xx. Mayonnaise. 

[check out this UNBELIEVABLY beautiful, though provoking post. Love That Max ]

also.. if you encounter someone who is completely not responsive to this movement, doesn't see the purpose, or is disrespectful, feel free to send them my way.  Mayonnaise has ways of expert persuasion.  (not really.. but TONS of testimony) (I'm a lover, not a fighter.. I swear)