Pink Sparkle Kittens!

Well Folks, it's nearly Turkey (or Tofurkey) Day, and that means time to count our blessings. While it is true that I have a wonderful life and am very grateful for the many amazing people in it (my husband, Tyler, really is the cat's pajamas), I think it's time to count the frivolous blessings. You know, the everyday phenomena that make life fun, goofy, pretty, and cozy. So, here goes:

1. Sparkly eyeshadow! I love makeup, and predictably, I have quite a bit of sparkly eyeshadow, pink or otherwise. The highlight of my last trip to New York was shopping at Sephora at midnight near Times Square. Why are there no cosmetic or beauty shops open late in Portland? I think we could all benefit from a bit more sparkle.


2. Kittens! I don't really think this one needs any explanation. Who wouldn't love a basketful of sleepy, wiggly kitten-love? For some reason, whenever I think of kittens (and it really is too often to be healthy) I imagine them to be lumbering and narcoleptic. Ahh, kittens...


3. Pink! If there was a color to express how I feel most of the time, it's pink. No, I don't mean soft or baby pink. I'm talking about bright bold pink, that looks so happy you just have to smile, because it's so gosh darn pretty. My winter coat and umbrella are pink, as are the streaks in my hair. I even have pink ink in my fountain pen, and my notepad at work is the same blessed color. It really is sublime.


4. Joss Whedon! This love/obsession is all thanks to my friend Camille. From her, I learned the wonderful ways of Whedon, and I've never looked back. I've watched and loved Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible. Oh Joss, how I love thee and thine media. Anyone who can inspire love and supreme annoyance simultaneously is genius. Thank you for making strong women popular, and reminding us that we can still be girls (or vampires) and kick a little butt, too.


5. Shoes! Shoes are perfection. They can be stunning, fascinating, supportive, shocking, comforting, and a myriad of other qualities. But above all, for me (who owns at least 50 pairs) they are a necessity. Shoes can and often do make life better. No matter your sadness or stress, your shoes will always love you. Plus, they never talk back :)

So, now I've finished my list. I'm off to prance about in my pink high heels and watch some Buffy while holding a sleepy kitten. (I'm already wearing sparkly eyeshadow.) Toodles!