Refocus

I realize that there are things I don't like in the world. Most of it, I can't change. I can't fight the world's battles. I can't fight my own. Most days, I survive. I don't watch news. I'm trying to limit Facebook. The only thing I can control is the kindness I show others. Refocus, Regine

Pick

See a movie
Watch a play
Sing karaoke

Giving Tuesday

It's Giving Tuesday, and I wish I could give to Cerebral Palsy foundations. What I can't give monetarily, I'm raising awareness. An awareness I wanted badly to deny. I wanted to wish away Cerebral Palsy. God finally said no more. I could no longer live the lie I wanted to be true. It amazes me how many don't know what CP is. I continue to fight the fight I didn't want, but God said I called you to it, and I will get you through it.

Pick

Stantionery
Stickers
Tape

Pick

V Neck
Crew neck
Cowl neck

Wishlist

Splurge.  Lingua Franca cashmere sweater.

Steal. Book of stamps

Cookies

Chips Ahoy
Sandles
Vienna Fingers

Rest

I'm having to do something I dread. Rest. My body is spent. CP will always be here. Bear with me. Thanks for understanding.

Pick

Fleece

Fur

Plaid

Would you rather

Toast and jam or buttered biscuit
Matcha or Coffee
Broadway or a concert
Figure Skating or Snowboarding
Visit Monaco or live in Spain

Biscuit
Coffee
Broadway
Figure Skating
Monaco

Q&A

what did you have for dessert last night?
Last letter you wrote.
Favorite Thanksgiving side
Guilty pleasure
Give or receive

Chocolate icing
To a friend
Green bean casserole
Chocolate icing
Both

Pick

Target gift card
A new set of markers
A new painting

Fashion

A YSL purse
A Burberry trench
Chanel ballet flats

Drinks

Pumpkin Spice Coffee
Earl Grey
Hot Apple Cider

Pick

Atlantic City
Branson
Disney World

Kindness

To get off my pity party, someone told me to spread kindness. If you'd like a card from me, let me know in the comments, or email me at reginekarpel@gmail.com

Talk to me

What's on your heart?

I still can't watch the news.
I'm trying to find joy in the season
Watching Planet Earth
I enjoyed candy corn last night

Would you rather

Eat Caviar or escargot
Drink a protein shake or milkshake
Sail the Atlantic or hike the Rockies
Shop local or in a department store
Visit Cambodia or live in Siberia

Pick

New York
London
San Francisco

Q&A

Last thing you baked?
Last thing you ate?
Last person you called?
Last thing you bought?
Last blog you checked.

Brownies
Pistachio Almond ice cream
Grandma
Mug as a gift
Red Rose Alley

Truth is real

The honest truth. Sometimes jealousy and what ifs cloud my mind. I should celebrate others' accomplishments, and not bemoan mine. I have to remember God has me where He wants me. I spoke of Jesus as the itinerant beggar. I must follow the example He set for all of humanity. As humans, at least for me, the desire for adoration is great. I must remember exultation is for the King, and be content with the gifts He's given me.

National Parks

Yellowstone
Yosemite
Acadia

On my heart

Praying for New York
Praying for broken hearts
Sending love to all who need it.
Be kind.