Inspiration Friday

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I’m not sure about you, but this week has really taken it out of me!  Between work, writing, working out and some new, fun possibilities I’m really excited about, I am EXHAUSTED.  I have a super busy weekend ahead, but I’m secretly hoping I can find a few hours to lay in a field.  Still, I am feeling inspired, refreshed and excited, which is good!

Here are some of the things that are inspiring me this week:

• The ever-so-lovely and beautiful Kyla Roma knocked it out of the park this week with her new project, Four Little Pots.  I downloaded and printed my copy of the E-book yesterday and oh my goodness, it’s adorable.  I can’t wait to get started with my little herb garden!  Because there’s a good chance I’ll be moving soon, I chose not to do a full garden like last summer — these four little pots will satiate my need for growing lovely things.
• I’ve developed a slight blog/life crush on The Urban Hippie: her pics are great and the things that she and her friends do for fun seem absolutely awesome.  She’s a friend of some of my friends, so I keep hoping someday, I’ll be invited to a Pirate Party.
• The idea of networking sort of frightens me.  I absolutely loathe sales pitches and doing one about myself sounds awful.  Still, lately I’ve been finding myself in situations where a little networking would do a girl good.  Thankfully, the ever-so-awesome Sarah Von of Yes And Yes put together a little series called “How To Hustle Like A Gangsta: Networking With Style, Soul and Substance”.  Even someone as hesitant as me can put this guide to good use.
• Are you reading Helen Jane?  Her entertaining tips, love for bocce, simple menus and joie de vivre will no doubt cheer you.
• If you’re looking for a few albums to put you in the mood for summer and some dancing, look no further than the new Girl Talk (downloadable here) and B.o.B.’s “The Adventures Of Bobby Ray” — both have had me car dancing like whoa.
• Your mom always told you to write those thank you notes.  THXTHXTHX is Leah Dietrich’s daily exercise in gratitude and I’m a little bit in love with it.
• It’s no doubt that you’ve heard of The Happiness Project, but I am currently reading the book and feeling absolutely inspired by the small changes and great ideas for having a more joyful life.  Read the blog or better yet, buy the book. 

That’s what’s inspiring me this week!  Now, it’s off for a weekend of concert in the park, helping Elizabeth and company with their backyard re-do for Turf Wars (it’s my chance to make it on TV!) and most importantly, celebrating my mom who is celebrating both her birthday AND Mother’s Day on Sunday!  Should be a great weekend.

What’s inspiring you?  What are you up to this weekend?  Leave your answers to both in the comments…I’m always into reading new good things and hearing about fun plans.

Happy Friday!