Buttercups & Burlap

You have a child and you have written one piece of advice. It will be carried in his or her pocket for life. What is that advice?

Stay 100% true to yourself! Never waiver in who you are and who you want to become. You are the only one you are living your life for; the only one that matters on your journey. You are the only one you have to prioritize and make happy. When you realize this you will not be derailed by those who are insecure in themselves and therefore will try to tear you down. When you realize this only then will you be able to care for others. You cannot care for others if you are not okay, you cannot care for others if you are not happy and not secure. Being true to yourself will help you connect with the best people in life. Being true to yourself will allow you to achieve your goals and conquer the world.

What about you?

Prompt from Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompts

Where would you like to go on a day trip? You must drive there and back in one day, but you have unlimited funds for gas, food, and activities.

I would take a day trip to Jasper with my bestie. It is about a two and a half hour drive. I would leave at 12:01 a.m. and I wouldn’t return home until 11:59 p.m. just to maximize every single second in this majestic place. We would relax in Miette Hot Springs surrounded by the mountains. We would spend time at Medicine Lake. We would go up the Sky Tram and eat lunch at the restaurant there. We would go for spa treatments The Jasper Park Lodge;  which is part of the Fairmont chain. I love the Fairmont chain! We would also do a food tour in town. and a Maligne Lake cruise. Obviously, the itinerary I’ve described is 100% all over the map. We’d also pack in short walks at various picturesque spots along the way and marvel at the wildlife, without interfering with them! What a fantastic day this would be albeit an incredibly busy day but fantastic nonetheless.

What about you?

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If you can have one talent that you do not naturally have, what would it be?

Probably singing, acting or dancing. I just think it would be neat to explore that. It’s another way to be creative. I am in awe of those who can sing, act and dance so not going to lie it would be nice to be on the receiving end of that sort of admiration. Songs brighten everyone’s day; so to be able to do that would be great. Acting allows you to try on different hats; and give voice to others and their stories. Dancing keeps you fit; you can experience a different type of connection or intimacy with your partner, not to mention the costumes are stunningly beautiful. Dancing would be a very therapeutic activity I think.

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Think of a celebrity you would like to have dinner with. Write a note that just might catch that person’s attention enough for him or her to agree to the dinner.

This is tough because most of the celebrities I’d like to meet are dead. Long dead! I had to think on this for quite a while. But I’d have to say Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef.

Dear Ms. Lakshmi,

I understand you are an incredibly busy woman; being a mom, an advocate for social change, and running a successful business/brand and in general busy being an all-around bad-ass. I would love to sit down with you to discuss an exciting opportunity. I have made reservations at the most popular restaurant in New York city, see you there at 7:30!

(I am not quite sure why I’m resorting to trickery but maybe it could work.)

What about you?

Prompt from Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompts