thankful – Page 3 – The Merfett

You + Coffee On Me

November 8, 2013November 7, 2013 The Merfett

Hi, Friend. It’s been a week, amiright?

I am so thankful that it’s Friday. I’m also thankful for you. Yes, YOU.

Maybe we went to High School together. Met at Church, or in Film School. Once were Co-Workers. Shared a conversation at a party that one time. Family members. Or maybe we’ve never met, and you just found this place on your journey down the internet rabbit hole.

No matter how we met (or didn’t) I’m thankful that you care enough to share in this little slice of my silly life.

If you had a crazybusy week like I did, I’m sure you’re in need of a little something to jolt you through to the weekend.

So, here’s the thing. I’d like to buy you a cup of coffee (or tea). For realz. I can’t take total credit for this idea, I saw it earlier this week when The Naptime Diaries did the same thing. And I thought, man – what a cool thing.

Since I had a pretty nutty week I’d like to focus on you, and pay it forward with a little kindness.

Just show the image below to the barista when you pay. I’ve loaded it up so a few of you can have something delightful.

I’ll let you know when it’s all used up.

So drink up :)

Family

H2O

November 7, 2013November 6, 2013 The Merfett

The earth is 70% water. Our bodies are 60%. We can only live for 3 days without it.

It’s a big deal.

I’m constantly refilling my reusable bottle, it goes everywhere with me. In the car. At work. On my nightstand. I find that I’m anxious if I don’t have it with me. I’m even more thirsty now. Thanks, breastfeeding.

If you’re reading this you’re probably not too far from a source of clean drinking water.

I am so thankful for water. For access to fresh, pure, clear water.

Many of us fill our swimming pools, water our lawns or wash our laundry with cleaner water than much of the world’s population has access to. Imagine if you had to walk to a well every day, several times a day to gather water for you and your family. Or you had one source of shared dirty water that was used for everything – drinking, cooking, cleaning and bathing. That’s a fact of life for so many people.

I often forget how easy it is to just turn the knob and find freshwater almost anywhere. Don’t we all?

If you’re a fan of the purpose behind TOMS check out Freewaters.

I have a pair, and I love them.

Shoes. Water. Thankful.

Family

Fashion Encouragement

November 4, 2013 The Merfett

I’ve mentioned it before – I’m not a fashionable girl. I don’t dig shopping, and getting dressed in the morning is more of a chore than an exciting event I look forward to. I recently followed this 31 day series and man, did it open my eyes. The gist is this:

– Purge.

– Find my style.

– Develop a uniform.

– Invest in key (timeless) pieces.

– Don’t buy clothes at Target <– mind. blown. They never fit or last anyway, duh.

So I started with the purging. I talked about that here.

Then I took to Pinterest. I’ve never thought about my “style.” Like I said, I’m so not that girl. But the more I pinned, the more I noticed a trend.

I liked the same things over and over again.

Jeans.

Boots.

Flats.

Scarves.

Cardigans.

Layers.

Simple Accessories.

Skinny Jeans – GASP!

Ok, so I’m only like a million years late to the skinnies trend. But, I totally thought I couldn’t pull them off. Confession: I thought I didn’t have the right body-type. I was too tall, or curvy or…then I read this post. Bam. WHY couldn’t I pull it off?!

So I ordered a pair. Thinking I could just wear them under my boots. No one really need to know they were skinny, no one would see my shapely calves. Then, I got bold…and I wore them with flats. I felt like my ankles were naked and vulnerable. But you know what? I loved how it looked, and even more…I loved how I felt. Crazy, huh?

At my largest size to date (minus preggo days) I feel the best about getting dressed and shopping for clothing.

Maybe it’s because I know what I’m looking for after all these years of just wandering around, dazed and grumpy at the mall.

So, how does all this random clothing talk fit into my thankfulness? Well, I’m thankful for Fashion Encouragement, and other women that are being honest about how to dress. It’s not everything, and it certainly won’t make you feel fulfilled. But, it’s one mystery in life I’m starting to get ahold of. I’m not fearful of my closet.