Monday, October 22, 2012

How Do You See Your Life?

Do not underestimate the power of a rose-colored perspective. I bought these glasses back when I was a New Yorker and recently started wearing them again.

Below, a before-and-after story.


1. Before rose-colored glasses:

 Piero: It's 7:30. Shouldn't you be waking Luca up for school?
Me: (dawning horror) Huh? Whuh? Whaaaa?!!!!


After rose-colored glasses:

Piero: It's 7:30. Shouldn't you be waking Luca up for school?
Me: (blissfully stretching) All in good time, my man. Sleep is doubly delicious when it's stolen.

2. Before rose-colored glasses:

 Me: Traffic. Ugh.


After rose-colored glasses:

Me: Luca, my dearest, it's time to set out on our daily trek through the quaint old Woods of Holly. 
(Yes. It's real. Here.)

3. Before rose-colored glasses:

Me: Please coffee kick in kick in kick in kick in kick in. 


After rose-colored glasses:

Me: The best ideas come to those who wait. I shall now meditate on the fact that time is my friend, not my enemy. 

4. Before rose-colored glasses:

Me: I haven't gotten any emails in over five minutes. Wonder what everybody's doin'?

After rose-colored glasses:

 Me: My writing time is sacred. Please leave a message after the beep. 


5. Before rose-colored glasses:

 Me: I'm exhausted. That coffee did zilch for me.  Gather. Breathe. Focus. We're out of milk, eggs and white wine vinegar. Whoa--and why-- am I hungry? Gather. Breathe. Focus. Is that a police helicopter buzzing overhead? Do I have time to run to the grocery store before I pick Luca up from school?  Still need to mail those bills.  I want motorcycle boots. Ooh look a squirrel. GATHER BREATHE FOCUS!!

 After rose-colored glasses:

 Me: Every day in every way I am getting better and better. 
(The uber cool Daisy Garnett by Simon Brown. Here and here.)
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24 comments:

  1. Pamela Terry and EdwardOctober 22, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    So how much do you want for those glasses?

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  2. Jessica Thor-MillerOctober 22, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Whatever Pamela offers you, I'll double it!

    I feel this way (pre-glasses state) every day. Thank you for this reminder that one's perception should always remain in check!

    MT

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  3. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Lisa,

    First time commenter, but always had been an admirer. This is so so apt for a Monday morning. And yes, those stolen 10 minutes of sleep today morning were very delicious :)

    Neha.

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  4. Tricia Rose Rough LinenOctober 22, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Pollyanna lives! I need to wear rose-coloured glasses right away, with applications of coffee or wine at appropriate booster moments. I bet this adorable persona would be more effectual than my current grunts and snarls.

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  5. Gerry SnapeOctober 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I like that positive idea!!...those woods look mightily llke some up in the Lake District!!?

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  6. JoannaOctober 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Love this post in every way. x

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  7. JoannaOctober 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I love this post in every way.

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  8. BonnieOctober 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    We all need a pair of rose colored glasses.

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  9. pve designOctober 22, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Lisa,
    I think rose colored glasses and bells on my slippers will be on my holiday wish list~
    pve

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  10. kim at northerncalstyle.October 22, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Lisa,
    Loved this! Just what I need right now! I'll spend the rest of my week in those glasses.

    Loved A Little Bird site too. What an amazing family they must have.

    Kim

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  11. Sandra SallinOctober 22, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    So funny. Just started blogging and my husband commented that the refrigerator looked like it was brand new. Empty. Lovely smile on my face.

    Oh, that Farmhouse looks like heaven. A beautiful vision. Have you actually been there? Is it real?

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  12. Beautiful Things - CathyOctober 23, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Love it! You're so right, it's so much better to look on life with rose tinted glasses. x

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  13. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryOctober 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    haha and so true. you could make a mint on 'that tint!' pgt

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  14. Lola ZabethOctober 23, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    What a lovely perspective, I couldn't agree more. Likewise I've began referring to "lunch" as "luncheon." Sounds much more interesting, yes?

    Love the blog, btw ;)

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  15. lsellersOctober 23, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Hilarious! Love the last picture - complete with the baby on the floor.

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  16. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's October 26, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Really enjoyed this! And know, only too well, exactly what you mean .....

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  17. debbie baileyOctober 26, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    You come up with the most original blog posts! Fun stuff!

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  18. AVYOctober 27, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    I'll take New York over Hollywood any day.

    /Avy

    http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com

    ♥

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  19. Jamie HerzlingerOctober 28, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Love your blog...so fun and creative!

    Love, Jamie Herzlinger

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  20. noreenOctober 28, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    before rose colored glasses: i'm spending my weekend writing report cards!
    after: ah, sitting in front of the fire in my comfy clothes is lovely.

    that was a lovely (and really funny) post. i hope the coffee finally kicked in. maybe you need a double espresso?

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  21. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    As ever, a very thoughtful reminder of the importance of perspective. A timely one at that. Thank you.

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  22. 24 CornersNovember 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    My rose colored glasses must have a chat with your rose colored glasses...they are turning a bit peachy!
    xo J~

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  23. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 2:47 PM


    landscaping walnut creek

    Wearing rose colored glasses makes you see the world in different color. Love reading your inspiring blog.

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  24. Coulda shoulda wouldaDecember 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I shoulda gone to Specsavers

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