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January 16, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 3 in 2023

Hi friends!  Happy Monday! It’s raining here (still) but we’re supposed to get some sun this week and I am THRILLED.  I realized how dependent I am on real-life sparkles FROM THE SUN when it’s been taken away from me!  This weekend was full of friend time. Dancing with MC, lunch with Aisha and family followed by dinner at Lisa’s with Diona.   I also did grocery shopping and Cooper had a basketball game. Also if you didn’t already know, I started a new project-  The Handwriting Club on Substack.  I’ll be sharing more of my creative process & handwriting practice there. I’ve already shared a little bit about My Sunday TO DO List and my yearly annual tarot card-pulling ritual. Join me here!  This week I have a lot to do so it’s time to write down my Intentions for the week!  Here we go: 

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January 15, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 2

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 2

Two magical things: a cat that sits on your lap when you call it and one day of sun in between sooooo many rainy days. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Making vision boards at Neiley’s house.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Drinking coffee while doing so.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made a board of things that nourish my spirit because NOURISH is my word for 2023.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 13, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Your Creativity Will Save You- I love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Some cruises to take if you love photographing things.
  2. Interesting things uncovered by archeologists. 
  3. These cyanotypes are mesmerizing. 
  4. What were the most streamed movies & TV in 2022?
  5. This Chinese library is dreamy! 
  6. Good things that people ruined. 
  7. Close-up photograph winners of 2022.
  8. What are adaptogens? 
  9. I just love Jennifer Coolidge. 
  10. 6 ways to practice mindful eating.
  11. Oooh shadow muppet master!! 
  12. I bet this place is incredible to experience when it’s raining.
  13. Good news for east coast In-N-Out lovers.
  14. We had Dave’s Hot Chicken in LA and I liked it.
  15. Aerial photos take us down remote roads.
  16. The science behind overwhelming cuteness.
  17. My mom used to say I looked like Clara Bow.
  18. Photos of NY ADULT THEATERS in the 1980s/90s. 
  19. Prices that are expected to increase this year.
  20. Prices that are expected to DECREASE this year. 
  21. I ordered this book cuz I miss the pre-internet days.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I wrote about my beginning of the year tarot card pulling ritual on The Handwriting Club if you’re interested, check it out! 

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January 11, 2023

Winter Fruit & Vegetable Recipes

Winter Fruit & Vegetable Recipes - a collection of goodness from Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

Hello Hello! Winter started a few weeks ago (holy cow it’s raining here in California!) and I almost forgot to look up what’s in season! I’ve been in a bit of a food rut for the past few months and my archive of recipes is bringing me life! I forgot how much I have to pull from. If you need a reminder of what’s in season, here are some of my favorite Winter Fruit & Vegetable Recipes! 

Here’s what’s in season! 

Winter Fruit & Vegetable Recipes - a collection of goodness from Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

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January 9, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 2 in 2023

Hello hello! How did the first week of 2023 go? I’m playing catch-up since our trip to Idaho. So much laundry to process and RAIN! Oh my goodness the rain here is kind of intense right now. It makes seeing the light of the sun more special when you haven’t seen it in a week!  Time to write down my Intentions for the week!  Here we go:

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January 8, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 1

Here’s what the first week of 2023 looked like! My Everyday Life Week 1

Filling out my Currently Workbook this week! My word for the year is NOURISH.

I’ve spent the past 6 months rehauling my approach to food. I’ve lost 30 lbs and will hopefully share more about that soon.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

In my daily planner, I wrote down the meaning and some questions to start the new year off right.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’m hoping to keep up the momentum of consistently moving my body in 2023!

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I did my year-ahead spread! 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Last self-portrait of 2022! On my way to my dad’s house for NYE.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 6, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Calm the Mind! I love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Cats are little weirdos.
  2. I am so fascinated by light painting. 
  3. Photos of polar bears in flower fields. 
  4. I didn’t know so many non-alcoholic wines exist. 
  5. AI portraits show how celebrities might age. CRAZY.
  6. I wish I had a teacher like this growing up.
  7. The best foods to order for takeout.
  8. The best movie posters of 2022.
  9. The cheapest hobbies you can teach yourself. 
  10. What we used to wear in the 1990s.
  11. There’s something so wonderful about monochromatic legos.
  12. Who makes the best Greek yogurt?
  13. I like seeing Ikea hacks.
  14. How to recognize your capacity to love.
  15. I think I could get behind butter candles.
  16. Celebrities who passed away in 2022. 
  17. Awww this cat & dog are best friends! 
  18. Creating Healthy Eating Habits for the new year.
  19. Cozy-looking hats: one / two / three / four
  20. Weekend reading: Lighter by Yung Pueblo